Chapter 481 482. Eavesdropping
The merchant's escort team knew that they were officials' families, so they were very polite to them.
If Jin Qianqian hadn't been fully prepared, the other party would have wanted to take over their meals.
In just these few short days, Jin Qianqian understood more deeply why so many people are eager to become local officials. The temptation is really great.
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The letter sent by Gu Wenheng to his family also arrived in Fu County on this day.
Hu Dong solemnly handed the letter written by his wife to Ou Qingshui, because Nanny Ou would be the manager of Fu County in the future, so it was reasonable to hand it over to her.
As for the letter addressed to the old lady herself, Hu Dong deliberately put down what he was doing and went there in person.
As soon as I entered the village, I ran into Liu Heizi who was about to leave.
"Manager Hu, why are you here today?" Liu Heizi put down his burden and said to Hu Dong.
Hu Dong took a look at the smoked fish in the basket and said, "Brother Liu, we are going to the city."
"It was a few days ago that my family smoked some fish and wanted to go to the city to exchange for some silver. Manager Hu is here to look for Aunt Dashi, right? I just saw her go to Ledi's house."
Hu Dong nodded to show that he understood, and asked the driver to drive the car directly over.
Liu Heizi watched the carriage pass by, then he sighed, picked up his burden, and continued walking towards the city.
Hu Dong just wanted to deliver the letter to the old lady as soon as possible so that he could go back to the city to take care of his own business.
I didn’t expect that it was only when I arrived at Ledi’s house that I realized something was wrong. Why were there so many people crowding at the door in broad daylight?
Someone recognized Hu Dong and said, "Manager Hu is here."
"Why don't you go in and tell me?"
"How can I get in at this time? I don't want to be the bad guy."
“…”
Hu Dong saw the awkward smiles on everyone's faces and smiled at them politely, "Why are all the aunts here? Is there anything good about this?"
"No, Manager Hu is here. He is here to look for the old lady, right? But you may have to wait here for a while."
It is inevitable that everyone will feel embarrassed if they are caught eavesdropping at someone's door.
But since they have asked me, I have no choice but to answer, so I can only hem and haw.
Hu Dong could already hear the faint sounds of quarreling coming from inside.
He said politely to the ladies who were watching the fun, "It seems that the boss has something to do today, so I won't invite you ladies. I will report to the old lady later and then invite you ladies to come over for a chat. How about that?"
It doesn't matter. They are not afraid of Hu Dong, but they are afraid of Li Cuicui. Even though she is now the wife of an official, her violent temper has not changed at all.
If she wants to block your door and curse you, you won't be able to do anything to her. You're even more afraid to offend her than before, and you probably won't even be able to talk back.
Distinguish the gains and losses. Even if everyone wants to continue eavesdropping, they can only leave in disappointment at this time.
Hu Dong stood at the door and politely watched them leave, giving them a big smile from time to time.
In the yard, Li Cuicui was rubbing her temples, while Mrs. Song was holding water and carefully observing Li Cuicui's expression.
"Grandma, what do you think we should do about this?" Gu Ledi felt like his scalp was about to be scratched bald. His wife was still lying in the inner room, and he didn't know if she could save the baby in her belly.
"What do you think we should do? Since you said it was the Le family's daughter-in-law who did it, why don't you show us the evidence?
Just based on speculation, are you going to make me the bad guy?" Li Cuicui took the water from Mrs. Song and drank a sip, "Since you said it was Song Xiuniang who did it, did anyone see it with their own eyes?"
"Who else could it be besides her?" Gu Le gritted his teeth. "She stared at my wife's belly all day long and often said some weird things. Who else could it be but her?"
"Then have you asked your wife? She fell down while walking on the road. Can you blame others for this?" Li Cuicui was not biased towards Song Xiuniang, but it made no sense to tell this matter to others.
"My wife walks around that road every day. To prevent accidents, I picked up all the stones on that road. But how come such a round stone appeared on the road this morning?"
Gu Ledi spread out his fingers and placed a few round stones in the palm of his hand.
"This is not the small gravel on the roadside, but the round stone that we specially found in the river!" Gu Ledi couldn't swallow this anger whenever he thought about his wife and children still suffering.
"What does that prove? Did you find anyone who saw her throw it?
There are many people passing by in this village, and it is possible that the child was naughty and accidentally fell there. "Gu Lejia pursed his lips. Even if his relationship with Song Xiuniang is not the same as before, after all, it is his wife who needs to be protected outside, so he is still willing to protect her.
"Le Jia, don't you know what kind of person your wife is?
I'm not saying anything to you as your second brother, but look at how you've been living these past few years.
With such a vicious heart, are you sure you still want to keep her by your side?"
Gu Lejia, "Second brother, don't forget, we have separated.
As long as you can find someone to prove that it was the Song family who lost it, I will bring that person to you immediately and let you deal with him or her.
But what if it is not? You are destroying a person’s reputation.”
Gu Ledi, "I think she is guilty, otherwise why did she make excuses and refuse to come when she asked someone to call for help just now?"
“…”
Gu Lejia, "…She doesn't get along well with your wife, and she doesn't want to go to your house and cause trouble, so I let her do it."
"I think she's feeling guilty. If you can, call her over and ask her to tell you what she's been doing these days."
Gu Lejia, "...I asked her, and she said she didn't do it, and there's no need to do this."
"Huh, then why doesn't she dare to come over?" Gu Ledi became more and more suspicious the more he thought about it. Now he just hoped that his wife and child were safe.
"Is this the time to argue about this?" Li Cuicui glared at the two of them. "Let's wait until the doctor comes out before we discuss anything."
"Milk..." Gu Ledi felt aggrieved.
"It's no use calling me. Don't you know what the priorities are?" Li Cuicui stood up quickly when she heard the noise.
"Doctor Liu, what's going on?"
Doctor Liu, "You have a miscarriage. Take some medicine to stabilize the pregnancy first.
Next time, you need to be more careful and avoid bumping into things again."
Gu Lejia, "Is this okay?"
Doctor Liu glared at him and said, "A normal person would break bones if they fell, let alone a pregnant woman.
Next, let her recuperate for a while. This kind of thing cannot happen again, otherwise even if you call the imperial physician, it may not be able to save her."
After Doctor Liu finished speaking, he carried his medicine box and was about to walk out. When he found that no one was following him, he turned around and asked, "Who will go with me to the pharmacy to get the medicine?"
Doctor Liu fled here with them, but he lived in a neighboring village, just a few miles away, so they usually went to him for treatment.
(End of this chapter)
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