With Jiang Huai's involvement, the feud was thus resolved.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Aunt Qing was nearly killed, but she was carried back home after being thanked profusely.
The accompanying officials stared at Jiang Huai in disbelief, as if he were a monster.
This child looks to be only three years old, right? He's acting like a little genius!
Jiang Shan kissed his son as a reward.
When she raised her head again, her aura suddenly turned cold.
"My feud with the villagers of Huaigu Village is now over. I've made it clear beforehand that from now on, I will not allow anyone to use my name or my family's name to run rampant in the village. No matter who it is, if I find out, I will not let them off the hook!"
Everyone readily agreed.
Fu Qiyuan reiterated that his family was going to pay respects to their late father, and it was inconvenient for outsiders to be present. He asked the county magistrate to take his entourage back to the county office first, and to come back when summoned by the county magistrate.
The accompanying officials then dispersed.
As Jiang Shan and his group headed to the back mountain, a burly, dark-skinned boy of about fourteen or fifteen years old followed them furtively, peeking out suspiciously.
Sanlang deliberately lagged behind a few steps, then pounced on the burly, dark-skinned boy, pinning him to the ground. He said coldly, "You fatso, I've already spared your life, what are you doing following me? Are you asking for a beating?"
The burly, dark-skinned boy, Gu Yuchun, quickly covered his face and stammered, "Third...Third Brother, how did you grow so tall? And so strong?"
Four years ago, Sanlang was a malnourished, skinny boy, much shorter than Gu Yuchun. Now he's almost as tall as him!
The key point is that Saburo is really strong!
Sanlang lifted Gu Yuchun up and said coldly, "I'm warning you, if you dare to follow us again, I'll throw you down the mountain!"
"No, no, no!" Gu Yuchun pleaded repeatedly.
"Sanlang, I have a favor to ask of you. Please let me stay by your side and serve you. I'm willing to do anything, even be your slave!"
Sanlang narrowed his eyes, let go, and Gu Yuchun fell to the ground with a "biaji".
"I don't need anyone to serve me, so stop following us!"
Saburo turned and left.
Fu Qiyuan glanced back, said something to Jiang Shan, and continued walking forward with his son in his hand.
Ignoring Gu Yuchun who was following behind, Sanlang quickened his pace.
His biological father was buried in front of him, but he couldn't even remember what his father looked like.
Fu Qichen, accompanied by his guards, went ahead to set up the altar, place the offerings, and clean up the area around the grave.
Jiao Tongchun's grave is just a lonely little mound. If it weren't for the tombstone standing there, no one would recognize that this is where he was buried after his death.
Jiao's mother immediately burst into tears.
Sanlang offered a few words of comfort, cleared away the weeds in front of the tombstone, and then ran over to Fu Qiyuan and whispered something to him.
Fu Qiyuan smiled and nodded, then called Jiang Shan over.
After discussing it for a while, the three of them helped Jiao's mother over.
After offering incense, Sanlang said to Jiao's mother, "Mother, my brother, sister, and I have discussed it. We want to hire a feng shui master to perform a ritual for my father, and then choose a good feng shui location to build him a tomb. Anyway, the whole mountain belongs to our family, so Father should like it!"
Jiao's mother wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said, "You've all thought of me. I'll listen to whatever you say!"
Qiao Shi came over and helped Jiao's mother up. He also offered incense to Jiao Tongchun and said frankly, "Brother Jiao, don't worry, I will take good care of them and their children in your place. As long as I have a breath left, I will protect them in every way!"
Sanlang whispered from the side, "Uncle Qiao, I asked my father, and he said he agrees to my mother remarrying."
Qiao Shi lowered his voice and said, "It's a marriage into the Cheng family. Uncle Qiao will be marrying into the Cheng family from now on! Thank you, Sanlang!"
Saburo smiled without saying a word.
After the worship ceremony, as everyone was preparing to descend the mountain, Jiang Shan suddenly shouted, "You fatso, get out here right now!"
Then Gu Yuchun, with his head covered in dry grass, timidly moved out from behind the big tree next to him.
This chubby boy had bullied Jiang Shan before, but he hadn't caused any real harm. He just took advantage of her being silly and liked to tease her, which is why Jiang Shan pardoned him today.
But this kid actually came knocking on her door asking for a beating, so she wasn't going to hold back!
"Jiang, Jiang...Princess, spare me! Stop hitting me!" Gu Yuchun nimbly dodged Jiang Shan's punches and kicks, squatted by the roadside with his head in his hands, looking extremely distressed.
Jiao's mother looked over and asked, "What's wrong?"
Gu Yuchun's eyes darted around, and without hesitation, he rushed towards Sanlang. Before Sanlang could kick him, he knelt down with a "whoosh" and kowtowed several times.
"Sanlang, I beg you, let me serve you! Just take me with you, I'll do anything you want!"
Saburo pursed his lips and remained silent, turning his head away in frustration.
Jiang Shan asked curiously, "You followed us just for this? Why did you follow Sanlang? Your family has a grudge against us!"
Gu Yuchun scratched his head and said, "I know, I'm the only one left in my family now, there's no more hatred! I was ignorant before, and I even hated you for killing my grandfather, but later I realized that my grandfather was in the wrong first, this is all retribution!"
Jiang Shan chuckled and said, "Is that really what you think?"
Gu Yuchun, a bachelor, spread his hands and shrugged. "Those who offend you all end up badly, which means even God is protecting you. Why should I go against you? It's not like I'm tired of living!"
Sanlang said coldly, "So you came to me hoping that even God would protect you?"
Gu Yuchun's eyes flickered, he swallowed hard, and said, "The villagers say you are the reincarnation of the God of Literature, even more powerful than Brother Jiao. I... I just want to bask in your glory... Don't worry, I will be loyal to you. I will do whatever you ask without hesitation!"
Jiang Shan jokingly said, "Talk is cheap, let's get to the point!"
Gu Yuchun turned to look at Sanlang.
Saburo, his little face tense and expressionless, said, "There's a cliff over there, and there's a kind of wild mushroom at the bottom. My sister likes to eat it. Jump down from here and pick a basketful!"
A look of struggle and hesitation flashed across Gu Yuchun's face. He bit his lip and suddenly turned and ran over.
Amidst the shocked gazes of the crowd, he jumped without hesitation.
Jiao's mother gasped in surprise and then shouted for help.
Sanlang pursed his lips and said to Jiao's mother, "Mother, the cliff isn't high, it's alright!"
Jiao's mother roared, "That was a living, breathing human life! When did you become so cold-hearted? We were neighbors, how could you... Sanlang, you've disappointed me so much!"
Saburo's face was slightly pale, his hands were clenched into fists, and he remained silent.
Jiang Shan didn't expect Sanlang to say that. It was obviously a joke, and no one else took it seriously. But Gu Yuchun, that fool, actually took it seriously!
Fu Qiyuan stepped forward to support Jiao's mother and comforted her, "Mother, don't worry, there's a pool of water down there, the child will be fine. I'll send someone down to bring him up right away, please don't blame Sanlang anymore!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Fu Qichen led his men downstairs.
Who knew that this journey would take a full hour!
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