Chapter 1101 Just Making a Show
"The Shen family is a den of snakes and rats; their actions are utterly disgusting!"
Qingxing went to the horse farm to return the booklet and witnessed the warhorse being killed. Before being killed, the warhorse let out mournful cries. Qingxing was both saddened and heartbroken. Unexpectedly, when she returned to the inn, even more shocking news awaited her.
“Miss, as you instructed, on my way back I deliberately passed by the dilapidated temple outside the city and happened to run into the officials who came looking for the people from Sunjia Village.”
The dried apricots suddenly lost their flavor as they entered the mouth, and Green Apricot sighed.
"What, Prefect Shen, do you intend to harm the people of Sunjia Village?"
Sunjia Village has about a hundred people. If Prefect Shen wants to silence them and prevent future troubles, he would have to execute them all to cover it up, leaving no one alive.
Since becoming displaced, most of the people in Sunjia Village have been living in a dilapidated temple. The strong men have chosen to work in the surrounding cities. Prefect Shen wanted to kill them all, but it wasn't so easy.
"The officials offered bribes to the people of Sunjia Village."
Qingxing inquired about the news and learned that Prefect Shen sent people to appease him, saying many kind words and sending someone to apologize to the villagers on his behalf. He explained that he had not known the truth before, but now that he had found out, Prefect Shen, as the magistrate of Wuzhou City, felt deeply saddened and would definitely punish his brother-in-law severely. He was also willing to compensate the villagers with land and houses.
The villagers didn't even have a place to live, and now that Prefect Shen was willing to take a step back, they quickly agreed.
The people cannot fight against the officials. What can they do if they do not agree? If someone leads a disturbance, the officials will simply lock them up. The villagers have nowhere to seek justice.
So much time has passed, and now that Prefect Shen is suddenly willing to reconcile, the villagers have no other choice.
"The 100,000 soldiers who have been evacuated from the north have already set off and are only a few dozen miles from Wuzhou. They will arrive no later than tomorrow."
Prefect Shen assumed that Qi Heng, who was close to Wuzhou with the entourage, would be feeling guilty. At this crucial juncture, it was essential to prevent the people of Sunjia Village from causing trouble and to prioritize appeasement.
As for whether Prefect Shen can fulfill his promise to the people of Sunjia Village after the army leaves Wuzhou, that's hard to say.
Upon hearing that the main force was about to arrive in Wuzhou, Lin Yuesha's expression relaxed slightly, as if she had been given a reassurance. Otherwise, with just a few of them, there would always be a sense of fighting alone.
"Miss, the master has been captured. Shouldn't you do something about it?"
After waiting for a while, Qi'er realized that her young mistress showed no sign of wanting to go to the authorities to seek justice, so she had to give her a hint.
What does it mean?
Lin Yuesha turned to look at Qi'er, puzzled, and asked, "Should I say something?"
Qi Heng was unwilling. Could those few rabble from the Shen family really capture him? Since Qi Heng had voluntarily surrendered, there might be other arrangements.
“Miss, any woman with a sound mind would make a scene if her husband was kidnapped by a female hooligan.”
That's true, but since the master was captured and the young lady didn't show any reaction, not even putting on an act, given the master's petty nature, she might hold a grudge.
As Lin Yuesha's maid, Qi'er could only persuade her mistress to put on an act, as that would be more logical.
"Oh well."
Lin Yuesha reluctantly stood up and, just as she stepped out of the inn, bumped into Wen Liang, who had just been released from prison.
"My young master came specifically to apologize."
Behind Wen Liang, Xiao Wu blinked, indicating that his young master was unaware of the specific details.
Scholars are upright and honest; if they were gentle and understanding, it would only lead to trouble.
"Sister-in-law, is Brother Qi here?"
Seeing that Lin Yuesha was about to leave, Wen Liang didn't want to stop her at the door. He specially bought some good wine and food, wanting to have a couple of drinks with Qi Heng.
"I'm afraid it's not very convenient."
Lin Yuesha waved her hand and said sadly, "You're too late. My husband isn't at the inn."
"Where did Brother Qi go? I need to leave Wuzhou before the city gates close today."
Wen Liang was a little anxious. He didn't know when they would meet again, and he lacked an opportunity to express his gratitude.
"My husband... has been captured by the Shen family."
Lin Yuesha wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, managing to squeeze out two tears with great difficulty.
The accountant and waiters in the restaurant, as well as the vendors at the surrounding stalls, all witnessed Qi Heng being taken away by Shen Qianqian's people. Even if Lin Yuesha didn't tell them, Wen Liang could still find out.
"She was captured by Miss Shen?"
Wen Liang's expression changed. When he was eating in prison, he saw his brother next to him being touched by Shen Qianqian through the iron bars. That man ran to the yamen to report it and was thrown into prison. Now he couldn't take the blow and went crazy.
Prefect Shen, a local official, actually condoned his sister's abduction of a man; that's outrageous!
"No, I'm going to the Shen family and demand an explanation!"
Wen Liang was furious and decided to take the plunge. Brother Qi had been kind to him, and one should repay even the smallest kindness tenfold. If he stood idly by, wouldn't he be an ingrate?
"Sister-in-law, I'll go with you!"
Wen Liang immediately quickened his pace and followed closely behind Lin Yuesha.
"Young master, if you ask me, you should stay at the inn and wait."
Xiao Wu offered his honest opinion: this couple was not as simple as they seemed; they were important figures who would definitely not suffer any losses. On the other hand, his own son would only cause trouble if he went.
"Xiao Wu, is this how your young master teaches you to behave?"
Wen Liang was furious. He was an upright and honest man, with a clear conscience, and was worthy of the noble status of a scholar!
"But you don't know martial arts, and the Shen family is unreasonable. What can you do?"
Xiao Wu remembered that his forehead was covered in sweat as he offered his advice.
"Go there and try to reason with them first. If that doesn't work, then..."
Wen Liang's face turned red; he seemed to really have no other choice.
However, even knowing he was powerless to help, he still had to step forward; he had to treat his benefactor with the same attitude as someone who had saved a life.
"Brother Qi is already married, how can he be allowed to be defiled by Shen Qianqian? If it really comes to it... I am willing to replace Brother Qi!"
Wen Liang gritted his teeth and stamped his feet, uttering a series of bold and dramatic words.
Lin Yuesha looked at Wen Liang with a strange gaze; in short, she had never seen such a selfless person.
Based on the location provided by the waiter, Lin Yuesha led Qingxing and Qi'er to the door. Not far behind them were Wen Liang and his servant Xiao Wu, whom they couldn't shake off.
The group stood side by side and were quickly spotted by the Shen family's servants.
"Make Shen Qianqian hand over Brother Qi!"
Faced with the burly men from the Shen family, Wen Liang trembled slightly, but still mustered his courage and stood in front of Lin Yuesha.
Who are you?
The Shen family servants exchanged glances. Where did this lunatic come from?!
Once the young lady takes a liking to a man, he will never be sent out unless she gets tired of him.
"I am Wen Liang."
Wen Liang glanced at the servant with disdain and said, "You may not have heard of me, but my father is the magistrate of Gai County."
The magistrate's son has arrived, so the other party will at least give him some face.
Wen Liang revealed his background, expecting preferential treatment, but to his surprise, several servants of the Shen family burst into laughter, laughing until tears streamed down their faces.
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