Chapter 476 A Dream of Youth 8
After discussing it carefully with Liu Xi, Grandmother Xie rode in Liu Xi's oxcart back to Shangquan Town.
At that time, Xie Ning was in the study learning characters with Xie Wangzhi. From afar, one could hear the sound of reading aloud. It was Xie Qi reciting his lessons in the small garden. He planned to take the entrance exam for the prefectural school in two years, so he was naturally taking it seriously.
Grandmother Xie went to the East Bridge to call Grandfather Xie and Madam Chen on her way back. She explained Xie Yun's situation to them on the way, so all three of them were furious when they returned home.
Chen glanced at the small Xie Ning, still feeling uneasy about leaving the child alone at home. Even with Xie Qi at home, the boy was careless and still quite young, so she was worried.
So he decided to bring Xie Ning and Xie Qi along. After hearing what Xie's grandmother had said about how Guo Dayong had treated Xie Yun, Xie Wangzhi's eyes darkened. "Mother, please wait a moment. I'll have someone send a letter."
Although he was just a small-time schoolteacher, he still knew a few people. Guo Dayong would definitely pay the price!
Chen went upstairs to change Xie Ning and Xie Qi's clothes, intending to take the child with her, but Xie Wangzhi stopped her, saying, "Bao'er is too young, why would you take her to see these things?"
"I want to go see my sister-in-law. After all, she's your only sister, and you don't have any other sisters to help you..."
"No need, Mother has already called for help. Stepmother, you just stay home and take good care of the children. Also, tidy up the west wing. We'll be able to bring Eldest Sister back soon."
Xie Wangzhi changed into a pair of narrow-sleeved clothes that were easier to move in, and then went downstairs.
Chen sighed, then carried Xie Ning downstairs. Xie Qi tugged at his thicker clothes and ran up to Xie Wangzhi, "Dad, please let me go! I'm a big boy now! I want to protect Auntie!"
Xie Wangzhi remained silent for a while, then nodded in agreement, seemingly after thinking of something.
Xie Ning watched the people getting onto the oxcart one by one with a wistful look, and for the first time, she hated herself for being so young. She was quite capable of fighting too!
As the sun gradually set in the west, until dusk filled the sky and a crescent moon hung high, a scream pierced the sky. The lights in Guo Village, which had been dim, gradually came on again, especially at the village head's house. The village head's third son, Guo Quan, ran out with a stick in his hand without even having time to put on his clothes. Was a wolf breaking into one of their houses?
Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped outside, he saw a dark figure standing at the door, which startled Guo Quan. After recognizing the person, he couldn't help but complain, "Uncle Xie, what are you doing standing here in the dark? Wait, what brings you to Guo Village? Did you come to see Yunniang?"
He might not recognize anyone else, but this was Xie Wangzhi's father, Xie Geng. Guo Quan recognized him, after all, his son was still studying at the academy where Xie Wangzhi taught.
"Guo Quan, where's your father? I've come to fetch him." Guo Quan glanced around and noticed several people standing behind Xie Geng. He felt a chill and before he could call for help, his father had already come over, dressed in his clothes.
"Brother Xie, what brings you here? Come in and tell me what just happened. Quanzi, why don't you go and see?"
Guo Lizheng smiled broadly, his face full of kindness.
"No need to sit, Village Chief Guo. I've come to take my daughter Ayun home. Please be my witness. By the way, I also need to take that scoundrel Guo Dayong to the authorities. I've come to let you know."
notify?
Guo Lizheng was startled.
He hurriedly asked, "Brother Xie, what mistake did Guo Dayong make? If he did anything wrong to your Ayun, I would have had his father teach him a lesson. Why did it have to come to this point of divorce? And to take him to the authorities, isn't that going too far?"
Guo, the village head, naturally sided with his own family.
Before Xie Geng could speak, a middle-aged man next to him couldn't help but spit out, "Too much? Village Chief Guo, you didn't even ask what dirty things Guo Dayong had done. He was having an affair at home, and we caught him red-handed!"
“Yes, yes, and Guo Dayong even allowed that adulterous woman in his family to bully Ayun. You should ask your mother to take a look; Ayun is covered in injuries!” It was Liu Xi who spoke.
Guo Li's expression darkened, and he cupped his hands to Xie Geng, saying, "If that's really the case, I, Guo, will naturally give A-Yun justice. Quanzi, go and call your mother."
"Eh."
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