Chapter 384 385. Another trial
Before Xiao Wanyu recovered from her anger, the yamen runners from Shuntian Prefecture came looking for her.
Originally the case had been closed, but early in the morning, many people rushed to Shuntian Prefecture to watch the excitement. All the relatives of the Niu family also gathered there, saying that they wanted to seek justice.
In order to prevent the matter from becoming more complicated, the Shuntian prefect had no choice but to review the case again.
Seeing the person being taken away, Old Lady Ning and Fang Yuan both breathed a sigh of relief. If this woman was really as vicious as the rumors said, then these two stumbling blocks standing in her way would probably be her next targets.
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Aunt Ou looked at Jin Qianqian hesitantly, which made Qingmei, who was standing beside her, look over at her frequently.
"Mammy, do you have something to say?" Jin Qianqian put down the list in her hand and asked helplessly, "Just say it if you have anything to say."
"Madam, although the Huang family has paid compensation, your and the master's reputation has also been damaged. Are you just going to leave it alone?"
Jin Qianqian didn't expect that this was what she was worried about. "Now is not the right time. It's not easy for that Xiao family girl to come to the limelight. We have to let everyone talk about it for a while. Otherwise, it would be too unfair for me to sacrifice my reputation to play with her for so long."
Nanny Ou was still worried that the Madam would make things worse. "After all, we don't have any evidence for her crime, and the government may not be able to convict her."
Jin Qianqian shook her head, "Convict or not? Does it make any difference now?
The word "poisonous woman" will follow her for the rest of her life. Besides, although we haven't found any substantial evidence, she is not innocent either. If we continue to let such a person hide in the dark, who knows who will suffer in the future."
When the daughter of the Xiao family plotted against Gu Wenheng, she was not going to let her off easily. She wanted to slowly find evidence, but who knew that the Huang family would actually use such a trick on her. So she played along and let them reap what they sowed.
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Gu Lehuan didn't dare to face Xu Nuo directly, but asked Da Zhuang to the door and asked suddenly, "Will Mr. Xu marry someone else?"
Da Zhuang immediately understood what he meant, but since this was his master's business, how would he know?
"Master Gu, if you want to know, just go and ask the boss."
Da Zhuang pursed his lips. He and Sanhua were in a difficult situation now. They both wanted Xu Dongjia to have a good ending so that those who followed him could also have a good ending.
Gu Lehuan scratched his head vigorously, "How can I ask this?"
He is in a dilemma now. He thought too simply before.
Da Zhuang still had a lot of things to do, so seeing that he didn't say anything, he found an excuse and left.
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Gu Yuanshui, who had to build a workshop in Shangjing, completely let himself go at this time and ran around the streets with his servants.
He had some extra money in his hands, so he was not stingy. He not only brought things for his wife and children, but also for the elders in the clan.
It's not that he wants to spend lavishly, some money still needs to be spent, and he is also counting on a few elders in the clan to speak well of him in front of the clan leader and find a successor.
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Li Cuicui knew from the beginning that the fourth brother had no intention of opening a workshop here, so she started thinking about when she would go back.
"It's not very cold now, and the snow hasn't fallen yet. I want to take advantage of this time to go back early so that I don't suffer too much on the road."
Jin Qianqian naturally tried to persuade her to stay, but in the end she gave in to the old lady and promised to help her contact the escort agency in the next two days.
Since you are planning to go back, you should prepare some New Year gifts early.
Jin Qianqian drew up a list and asked the housekeeper to arrange it, while she took Li Cuicui to pick things out on the street.
"This is too much," Li Cuicui never knew that the seventh sister-in-law was so lavish in purchases. She never left a store empty-handed.
Seeing that the old lady was just a little bit distressed about the money and did not accuse her of not being able to manage the household, Jin Qianqian felt better about her.
She said she would not interfere after the separation, and she really did. She was lucky to meet such a mother-in-law.
With this feeling of happiness, Jin Qianqian took Li Cuicui to the largest jewelry store in Shangjing.
Looking at this huge jewelry shop, Jin Qianqian didn't go anywhere else and took Li Cuicui directly to the counter at the front.
Li Cuicui now has several sets of jewelry in her hands, but when she saw these glittering golden headpieces covering the entire counter, she couldn't help but widen her eyes.
Jin Qianqian supported her and said, "Mom, do you see any that you like? Your daughter-in-law will give it to you."
Li Cuicui came back to her senses immediately, "No need, I hardly wore the headdress you gave me before, why waste the money."
"How can this be considered a waste? We are all family, and you are an old lady now, so we should have what we need when we go out."
Li Cuicui touched the hairpins on her head. These were all put on by Jin Qianqian early this morning. "I already have so many. Besides, there are new ones at home that I haven't worn yet. It would be too early to buy more."
The lives of the other brothers are better now, but at most they can take care of each other a little more in life. However, most of the expenses, now I think, are actually paid by the seventh brother and others.
This time when she came to Beijing, Li Cuicui secretly calculated in her mind that just by going shopping in these two days, hundreds of taels of silver had disappeared.
Now that they were brought to the jewelry store, she immediately objected, "I'm an old woman at home, and I probably won't use these things. You really don't need to waste money on me."
At this point, she said with a sad face, "If I die before your father, I don't know who will get these things. Don't be so stubborn. Just follow your sisters-in-law and show filial piety."
Jin Qianqian knew that Li Cuicui must be thinking about the widow and Gu Dashi again at this time.
Even though Widow He has remarried, Jin Qianqian knows that this hurdle will not be easy to overcome.
Now Gu Dashi has been sent away, and there are still such clan rules. Although he will not go against the clan rules, as long as he does not bring the person home, others cannot blame him.
"Mom, let's not say those unlucky words," Jin Qianqian quickly pointed to a set of exquisite gold headgear in front that was suitable for the elderly to wear, "What do you think of that one?"
"You are such a big shot, boss! I have gold here, and you want to get rid of me with just fifty silver coins?"
Suddenly, a familiar scream came from the front. Jin Qianqian cursed in her heart and wanted to turn around and leave with Li Cuicui.
But before she could act, Fang Yuan came out and faced her, followed closely by Old Lady Ning.
Jin Qianqian nodded at her and continued to accompany Li Cuicui to admire the headwear on the counter.
I thought this was just a coincidence and the two families would never have any contact again.
But it seemed as if everything was destined. Madam Ning didn't know if she really didn't see the road clearly, and her crutch got stuck on the edge of Jin Qianqian's shoe. She almost stumbled and fell. Fortunately, the old woman next to her was quick to help her steady herself.
(End of this chapter)
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