Chapter 369 What Reward Do You Want?
The Yuan family members turned pale with fright and hurriedly turned back with obsequious smiles, saying to Hu Li, "Sir, please calm down, please calm down, we'll leave right away, immediately."
After saying that, the Yuan family members no longer cared about Yuan Shanchuan and rushed towards the county government office like rabbits.
They didn't stop until they rushed out of the county government office, patting their chests and saying, "It's alright, it's alright now."
"We're finally out. I almost thought I was going to be locked up inside for the rest of my life."
"It's all my fourth brother's fault."
"When he gets out, I'm going to teach him a lesson he won't forget."
However, they waited outside the yamen for a long time but Yuan Shanchuan did not come out. Instead, people on the street were pointing and whispering about them.
The Yuan family had been inside for several days, and they were all disheveled. There were no facilities for them to shower, and in this kind of weather, they inevitably developed some unpleasant odors.
The group couldn't take it anymore. They had originally planned to wait for Yuan Shanchuan to come out so that he could pay for an oxcart to take them home.
But when they didn't see anyone, they started to feel uneasy.
"Could it be that he's not coming out? Could it be that Fourth Brother has really done something wrong?"
"It's possible. The county magistrate probably investigated the matter thoroughly and found that my fourth brother committed a crime, but we had nothing to do with him, so he was released, while he was put in jail."
The more they thought about it, the more convinced they became that way, and they felt they had guessed the truth, which made them worried again.
"Let's go, let's leave quickly. This matter has nothing to do with us. When we get back, we'll find the village chief and sever ties with him."
The second son hesitated, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
“What’s wrong with him? Think about what we’ve been doing inside these past few days. Think about your wives and children at home. Are we all going to be dragged down with him? Who knows what heinous things he’s done outside?”
The group grew increasingly angry as they talked, cursing and swearing, yet still shaken, they hurriedly left the city and went home.
At this moment, Yuan Shanchuan was about to leave the yamen when Wang Hong, who had rushed over, stopped him.
He walked up to Shu Yu and the others in a few steps and said, "The master said there are still some things to discuss, please come over."
Yuan Shanchuan nodded. "Let's go then."
Wang Hong and Hu Li led the way, while Yuan Shanchuan and Lu Sixing walked at the very back.
Lu Sixing supported him, but clearly felt his body sway. She was worried and wanted to say something, but Yuan Shanchuan squeezed her hand.
She looked up and saw Yuan Shanchuan shaking his head, "Don't worry, it's alright."
The group quickly arrived at the lobby, where Xiang Weinan was sitting and waiting for them.
Seeing them approach, Xiang Weinan nodded slightly and said to Yuan Shanchuan, "I saw you were eager to see your family before, so I didn't stop you. Now that we have some time, I'd like to ask you about some specific details of this incident. You..."
He paused, then looked at Da Niu and Lu Sixing and said, "Why don't you go outside and have a cup of tea first?"
Da Niu immediately understood that there were some things they couldn't possibly know.
He couldn't help but glance at Shu Yu, who was still standing there, and then helped Lu Sixing out.
Xiang Weinan then asked Yuan Shanchuan about the characteristics of the two groups that tried to steal the painting. Yuan Shanchuan couldn't really see them very clearly, since it was the middle of the night and they were all wearing masks.
But he carefully recalled and clearly explained everything that needed to be said.
Xiang Weinan nodded, "We really owe you a lot this time. You've done a great job. If you want any reward, just tell me, and I'll grant you whatever I can."
(End of this chapter)
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