Chapter 56 Noble Person
"Sun Mao, is what Liniang said true?"
Lord Zhang continued his interrogation. This troubling case was full of unexpected twists and turns.
"It's true."
Sun Mao was severely beaten, and his mouth was crooked when he spoke. He immediately admitted it and cried, "Sir, it's not my fault! Whoever has such a wife is truly cursed!"
The butcher's wife and her whole family slaughtered pigs, so they could manipulate him like it was nothing. Moreover, before he was brought here by the officials, his brother-in-law even threatened him, saying he would make him suffer when he got back!
The thought of being chopped up when I got back made me think it was safer to stay in jail than to go back.
Sun Mao burst into tears, denouncing his wife and threatening to sue the authorities. This only fueled the commotion among the onlookers.
Li Niang and Ma Laosan, having an affair with Sun Mao without a matchmaker, will certainly not be able to clear their names, and Jin Shi was also sentenced to exile in the Northwest.
"My lord, please spare my life!"
The north is already a bitterly cold land, and the northwest is filled with yellow sand. A journey of a thousand miles is a one-way trip, and many people die on the way.
What's the difference between being exiled to the Northwest and dying outright? At least the Ma brothers were executed in the autumn and could still cause trouble for a few more days, while she would be setting off soon.
Li Niang and Sun Mao were both thrown into prison, and Magistrate Zhang adjourned the court.
"That's truly satisfying! Your Excellency is insightful and discerning, a true judge of the world!"
The people were extremely satisfied with the result and praised it highly.
Lin Yuesha was also quite satisfied; at least the wicked got their just desserts, which was the best explanation for the death of Chen Dahua.
But the dead cannot be brought back to life, and some things can never be undone.
After watching the spectacle, Xiao Xi was still not satisfied. In her opinion, Liniang was no good either, and she was thrown into prison and suffered a lot.
"Poor Liniang's unborn child."
He Xing sighed. What did Liniang do wrong? She was all alone and didn't find a man to rely on. She would only be bullied.
Lin Yuesha was speechless, and her dislike for He Xing deepened even further.
She also lost her biological father at a young age, and her mother, Chen, raised her despite her difficult circumstances.
Whether in ancient or modern times, there is nothing wrong with a widow remarrying. At most, she will be criticized. Li Niang's biggest mistake was having an affair without a matchmaker. Her so-called "finding someone to rely on" was just an excuse for her promiscuity!
There's always gossip and trouble around a widow's door, and so much heartache and helplessness, but that doesn't mean she can act this way.
Both were suckers, but He Xingzhen was no match for her stepbrother Xiao Qi, Lin Yuesha thought.
"Sister Lin, there's a general store up ahead, let's hurry over!"
Xiao Xi hadn't forgotten the spiced melon seeds and urged Lin Yuesha to hurry up. The group had been out for a long time, and after finishing their shopping, they had to return home.
"good."
Lin Yuesha asked the others to wait in the carriage while she ran to the general store to buy things.
Star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and cinnamon are all available at the general store, so Lin Yuesha bought a bag of each. Just before leaving, she noticed some peanuts with their skins still on scattered in the corner.
Are these peanuts raw or cooked?
Since they were making spiced melon seeds, they needed to develop complementary products as well, so Lin Yuesha thought of roasted peanuts.
"Raw."
The peanuts from the north are large and very fragrant. The peanuts with the skin on were just delivered by the shopkeeper's relative. He originally wanted to take them home to roast, but seeing that someone wanted to buy them, he readily sold some.
Lin Yuesha, carrying the patched coarse cloth bag given to her by the shopkeeper, had just stepped out of the general store when she saw a herbal medicine shop across the street.
She also needs fennel, licorice, and mint leaves; if I remember correctly, these are all medicinal herbs that you can't buy at a general store.
Licorice and peppermint leaves are easy to buy, but there are some problems when buying fennel.
The young apprentice at the pharmacy had no idea what fennel was and said confidently, "We don't have this herb here, and we've never even heard of it."
"They are small, yellowish-green particles with a strong, somewhat unique flavor."
Lin Yuesha, undeterred, described it again. The flavor of fennel was peculiar, and it wasn't anything unusual; she guessed it was just a different name here.
"Are you referring to Xiangzi, sir?"
After hearing this, the young apprentice opened a bag from a drawer in the cabinet, grabbed a small handful of medicine, and showed it to Lin Yuesha.
"Yes, yes, it's Xiangzi!"
Lin Yuesha was overjoyed to have all the materials purchased. In the end, the total cost was one hundred coins.
These three kinds, and I only bought a little bit of each, yet it cost a hundred coins. Medicinal herbs are really too expensive.
Fortunately, the seasonings used for spiced melon seeds and roasted peanuts can be reused, which reduces costs.
When they returned to the Jiang family home, it was already dinnertime.
Jiang Huai and Madam Xu weren't in a hurry at all, nor did they intend to send servants to look for her. Jiang Baozhu hadn't been out for a long time, so her unusually high spirits made her parents very happy.
Since Lin Yuesha arrived, things have changed for the better; we really found the right person!
"Moon gauze, these are leftover scraps from cutting leather at the shop. Didn't you say you wanted some? I asked the shop assistant to keep them for you."
Jiang Huai smiled broadly, looking at Lin Yuesha with obvious delight.
He had great confidence in Lin Yuesha because he had met a fortune teller when he went out today. The fortune teller didn't know him, but he knew all about his family situation. When he learned that Jiang Huai had asked Lin Yuesha to come and keep his daughter company, he immediately said that this little girl was a benefactor to his family.
Jiang Huai was initially skeptical, but when he returned to the manor and heard that Baozhu had actually taken the initiative to go out, although she still didn't talk much, it was a very positive change.
"Master Jiang, I can't accept this."
Lin Yuesha smiled, her eyes crinkling, but she still had to say a few polite words on the surface.
"What's the big deal? These leathers are all useless; they'll just collect dust in the corner."
Jiang Huai waved his hand, saying that he was willing to give up half of his family fortune as long as Baozhu could recover.
Lin Yuesha stopped refusing and accepted it with peace of mind.
She had only been at the Jiang residence for a day, yet she had already amassed so much. Although they were just some scraps of leather, they were rare and valuable items for the people of Chenjia Village.
Mother Chen was skillful; she pieced together the leather to make a thick cloak, which could also be used as a cushion to keep warm. Father needed this most in the family; with a cloak, the bitter cold wasn't so unbearable.
In return, Lin Yuesha had no choice but to pay more attention to Jiang Baozhu and try to help her recover as soon as possible.
"Uncle Jiang, I'll head back now."
He Xing was always very humble and polite in front of Jiang Huai.
Normally, when He Xing comes to the Jiang residence, Jiang Huai will ask him a few questions about his studies, give him some money to spend, invite him to stay for a meal, and give him some food to take with him when he leaves.
"Alright then."
Jiang Huai and Madam Xu were still immersed in Jiang Baozhu's small changes and were listening to Xiao Xi's chatter. Their minds were already wandering, and they didn't hear what He Xing was saying at all.
Having come to the Jiang residence and spent several taels of silver, He Xing hadn't gained any advantage whatsoever, not even a hot meal. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Before leaving, he gave Lin Yuesha a vicious look.
That one glance made Jiang Baozhu rub her temples, recalling some things from her past life.
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