Tumen stepped forward and took Qin Luo's arm.
"Sisters, they grew up with me. They picked up bad habits from being yamen runners for so long, but they're not really evil people."
Before Qin Luo could speak, the four constables bowed to her in unison.
"Miss, we are so sorry. We were blind and offended your brother. We accept the punishment and hope you can forgive us..."
After Qi Niang and Tu Men'an's actions, coupled with their sincere apology,
With Daidai and Qin Jia's anger subsided, Qin Luo was even less likely to hold a grudge.
"Alright, since Qiniang and An'an have all spoken up for you, I can't blame them any further."
After saying that, he tossed a pill to each of the four people.
"Eat it, the healing medicine will make you feel better after you finish it."
The group didn't refuse; after thanking them, they put the pills in their mouths.
Then, she was so shocked that she couldn't speak. Qin Luo didn't say anything.
Chao and the others smiled and then asked Daidai and Qin Jia to look after the three little ones.
He picked up Wu Hua and prepared to go to the yamen with them.
Qi Niang and Tu Men'an accompanied the two of them, and the constables exchanged glances several times along the way.
But no one spoke; instead, they kept this kindness firmly in their hearts.
When the group arrived at the yamen gate, they saw Shisun Daishou waiting there.
She saw Qin Luo and Wu Hua and immediately went up to greet them.
By the way, I'm grateful they went easy on me last night and didn't step on me too.
The soles of the Sun family head and the steward were crushed by Wu Hua's foot.
Even if he takes the pill Qin Luo gave him, he'll only be a cripple in the future.
Qin Luo didn't want to have anything to do with the Shisun family, so she didn't say much to her.
He nodded slightly in acknowledgment and then walked into the yamen (government office).
She had assumed that Qi Niang and Tu Men'an would be waiting at the door, but the two of them acted as if they were coming home.
He just swaggered in like that. Qin Luo was puzzled, but he didn't stop him.
After all, given Qi Niang's personality, she certainly wouldn't put herself in danger.
With her leading the way, Qin Luo and Wu Hua entered the inner courtyard of the yamen without any hindrance.
At this moment, the county magistrate was sitting in the main hall, enjoying tea with the bruised and battered head of the Shi family.
When Qin Luo saw her appearance, he immediately thought of what Wu Hua had said.
"She's not going to have an easy time from now on..."
I can't believe how quickly this retribution came; in just one night, I've fallen and turned into a giant pig's head.
If we wait any longer, will things become completely unrecognizable?
Qin Luo turned her curious gaze to Wu Hua's small face.
Wu Hua raised an eyebrow at her smugly.
"Now you know that the majesty of auspicious beasts is inviolable, right? Be more polite to me from now on."
Qin Luo immediately whispered obsequiously in his ear, "Yes, sir..."
As soon as the group stepped into the main hall, the county magistrate, disregarding the presence of others,
He picked up the teacup beside him and threw it at Seventh Sister.
"You brat, you actually know how to come back?"
Seventh Sister reacted quickly and dodged, looking at the magistrate without any fear.
"If you hadn't had someone bring my sister here, I wouldn't have bothered coming back to this godforsaken place."
Upon hearing this, the county magistrate nearly fainted from anger.
“Say that again, or I’ll break your legs.”
"Oh, I'm a lackey, then what are those two of yours? Are they lackeys too?"
The magistrate, his face flushed with anger, picked up a vase and some ornaments from the flower stand and threw them at her.
Seeing that he hadn't hit her, he grabbed the constable's knife and chased after her, trying to slash her.
This scene left Qin Luo and Wu Hua dumbfounded, while Tu Men'an seemed to be used to it.
He picked up the pastries on the tea table and started eating, not forgetting to leave two pieces for the two of them.
Wu Hua didn't stand on ceremony and started eating with her.
Unlike Wu Hua, Qin Luo wasn't as carefree. Instead, she pulled Tu Men'an aside and inquired about Qi Niang's identity.
Many people knew about this, so Tumen didn't hide it.
He recounted the whole story of Qi Niang, revealing that she was the youngest daughter of the county magistrate: Dai Riqi
He was the seventh child in his family and the youngest child of the county magistrate.
He has one older sister and five older brothers, all of whom are half-brothers.
Her father, Sikou Tuo, was born into an ordinary family, yet he possessed a handsome appearance.
After catching the eye of the county magistrate, he was brought back to be his concubine.
But only two months after he entered the household, his wife passed away.
Rumors are spreading throughout the mansion that he killed the principal wife.
This led to the magistrate's other six children constantly targeting and insulting him.
Si Kou Tuo originally wanted to divorce and leave, but the county magistrate happened to be pregnant at the time.
This was his first time being a father, and he was thinking that even if he suffered all kinds of grievances...
You must also protect your children, otherwise, once you're gone...
Seventh Sister, who was still in her womb at the time, was surely doomed.
He diligently cared for the county magistrate while enduring the bullying from the other children.
After Qi Niang was born, he devoted all his heart to her.
Her relationship with the county magistrate also grew increasingly strained; at that time, Seventh Sister was not yet a year old.
The magistrate then took another concubine, who was not only handsome...
His family affairs were also much better than Sikou Tuo's, and he had an excellent relationship with the magistrate's remaining children.
Ultimately, under the instigation of this concubine, those children...
After throwing Qi Niang into the well, nearly drowning her, Si Kou Tuo could no longer tolerate it.
Holding the young Seventh Sister in his arms, he went directly to the yamen gate to beat the drum and appeal for justice.
Feeling humiliated, the county magistrate gave Sikou Tuo a letter of divorce.
He abandoned even his infant child, taking nothing with him when he left.
She returned to her father's empty house with only her own child in her arms.
This is where Qi Niang lives now, where the father and daughter depend on each other for survival.
He was bullied a lot in his early years, and it was Tumen's grandparents who were also bullied.
They received regular assistance and care, which allowed the two of them to finally survive in relative peace.
Qin Luo and Wu Hua were deeply moved, never expecting to see the optimistic and positive Qi Niang like this.
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