'Little Nobleman's' attendant took Zhang Juhua to the riverbank, and Lu Laogen followed. 'Little Nobleman' and Yun Duo were whispering to each other outside, leaving only Lu Zhimin, Yun Dazheng, and Yun Qishi in the main room.
Yun Qi was a little worried.
The young noblewoman and her entourage probably hadn't eaten either. She had only cooked very thin porridge, which, along with the rabbit, was enough for her own family, but with the young noblewoman and a strong young man, it was hardly enough.
"Or, should I cook some more rice?" Yun Qishi said softly, looking at Yun Dazheng.
Yun Dazheng shook his head slightly and said, "Don't cook rice, it's a waste of time. Let's make some pancakes instead. Make a lot, they can be eaten, brought along, and stored."
“Alright.” Yun Qi nodded and said, “Then I’ll go prepare the rice flour first. You sit with the village chief for a while.” As she spoke, she looked at the village chief with a smile and said, “Village chief, I’m so sorry to have taken up your time. Please have a meal here.”
"No need, Auntie. I've already cooked at home. Haiyang's wife made pancakes and stir-fried vegetables for lunch today. I can eat as soon as I get back." Lu Zhimin quickly shook his head.
Although he was also eager to have a meal with the "little nobleman" whom even the county magistrate had to fawn over, it was obvious that the little nobleman was in a bad mood today, so he decided not to provoke him.
However... he should pay more attention to the Yun family's affairs.
Thinking it over, Lu Zhimin added, "Look, this matter isn't finished yet, and you suddenly have guests at your house, so I'll head back first. I'll bring Lu Laogen and his wife back to apologize to you later. Uncle and Aunt, don't worry, even putting aside what happened before, today's incident was Laogen's wife's fault. Even if my Uncle Yun disciplined her, it was only right. Laogen's wife deserved it."
"Also, whether your surname is Lu or Yun, you're all from the same village. You see each other all the time. Don't let his wife's gossip cause any rifts. They say a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative, and that's what they're talking about—we're all neighbors in the same village."
"It's really embarrassing that our Lu family has such a talkative woman. Please don't take it to heart. Don't worry, I'll definitely teach her a lesson when I get back. I'll make sure she doesn't dare to say anything nonsense again."
“Village Chief, you’re too kind. You see, I know I acted impulsively today, but I was just so angry. You know, Duo’er is such a young child, and she’s been like that since she was little… how could she possibly have the ability to distinguish right from wrong? She just believes whatever others say…”
"I know, I know." Lu Zhimin nodded repeatedly and said with a smile, "Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely teach her a lesson so that she will never dare to say such nonsense to Duo'er again."
"We can't tell other children either, who knows what trouble she might cause if there's a next time..." Yun Dazheng muttered.
"Yes, yes, yes, Uncle, you're right..."
Lu Zhimin repeatedly assured her that he would discipline Zhang Juhua properly, and if necessary, he would have the elders of their clan intervene and have Zhang Juhua return to her parents' home until she realized her mistakes, admitted them, and corrected them, and then not allow her to return. Only then did Yun Dazheng see Lu Zhimin out.
Lu Zhimin walked out the door and saw Yun Duo sitting on the frame of a brand-new wheelbarrow. The little nobleman pretended to push it, and the two children were playing happily. He couldn't help but feel envious.
The Yun family... no, the Yun family, I don't know what kind of luck they had.
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