"I think I'm the most qualified to speak on this!"
Master Chen stood tall and imposing at the forefront, with his standard entourage of two strong men standing on either side of him, each carrying a sword.
The people in the farmhouses had never seen much of the world. At most, they would go out of town for a stroll. No one would go to the government office unless they had a reason, because they were afraid of the steward. If the steward got close, they might get into trouble, so they had to take a detour!
But that doesn't stop them from hearing stories and learning about things outside. Although they weren't wearing uniforms, they carried swords, so they weren't ordinary people!
When Master Chen and his party arrived at the Mo family, they didn't want too many people to disturb them. The village chief didn't say much when he brought them in, so many of the people who came later didn't know that the Mo family had officials with them.
When the banquet began, everyone was so focused on what dishes would be served that they didn't pay attention to anything else, and they didn't notice what was happening at Master Chen's place.
Their sudden appearance, clearly indicating they weren't ordinary people, truly startled me so much that I took a few steps back.
Hey burly guy, hold onto your knife, don't get excited!
They are all honest people and have never done anything immoral!
I'm just here to join in the fun, I don't intend to do anything bad!
real!
Seeing this, Master Chen sighed. He should have just come out directly. After going around in circles, it was his dazzling light that finally subdued the evil spirits!
The Mo couple's eyes lit up as they suddenly remembered, "Oh, right! It was this very advisor who arranged their marriage certificate!"
Master Chen didn't look at Old Master Mo and his wife. He cleared his throat, put on airs, and spoke in an official tone, "I was the one who handled the marriage of the mute girl. I have already seen all her information, so I know the mute girl's past best."
He paused for a moment, and seeing that the onlookers were all looking at him with curiosity, waiting for him to continue, he felt quite satisfied.
"The mute woman has no history of marriage, let alone having children! She was in an accident on her way here, falling off the car and sustaining serious injuries. It's estimated that this is how she damaged her voice, leaving her unable to speak for a time!"
With Chen Shiye's official confirmation, Su Nanxi's rumors have been debunked.
Even if Cao San Niang were incredibly bold, she wouldn't dare to spout nonsense in front of the officials. Let alone try to argue, she couldn't even stand still properly!
This is the typical reaction of ordinary people when they see an official; their legs inexplicably lose strength, they tremble and can't stand steadily.
She was just a peasant woman; what could she possibly do against an official?
She was willing to fight the Mo family head-on, but she would never dare to argue with an official.
The villagers all say that the officials hold the power over more than just one person's life; they can wipe out an entire family with a mere flick of their finger!
Although Cao Sanniang was unreasonable and persistent, she valued her life very much!
The matter is already settled, so why struggle so desperately? She won't get anything anyway, and she might even attract the attention of the officials!
Who knows if her son and grandson will be able to take the imperial examinations in the future? Offending the officials now is like she's trying to ruin her descendants' future by making them live too well!
Confused yet clever, Cao Sanniang immediately changed her tune, intending to shirk responsibility and escape.
Su Nanxi, however, did not want to give her the chance, and said quietly, "Cao Sanniang, did your nephew's wife promise you a lot of benefits? For example, the Mo family's business formula? For example, the Mo family's money?"
Cao Sanniang choked for a moment, but her mind was sharp, and she immediately refused to let me have my way, "No, no, that's not true! I haven't seen her for months at a time!"
Su Nanxi ignored her, as if she hadn't heard, and continued, "I'm her maid, so I have to listen to her, my mistress. Even though I've fallen to this state, it doesn't change the fact that she cares about me. That's fate! So, as long as you force me to bow down, the Mo family and all that will be easy to get! Then you can have most of it, and you can live a very comfortable life without doing anything! Am I right?"
Cao San Niang looked at Su Nanxi as if she had seen a ghost. How could this person know so much?
Was she eavesdropping nearby at the time?
But there was no one else in the room at that time!
They spoke so quietly that no third person could hear them!
How did this person know so much!
Cao Sanniang felt a chill rise from the soles of her feet. Couldn't people keep a little secret?
Su Nanxi didn't notice Cao Sanniang's pale face. She seemed to be telling an interesting story, her expression relaxed and her tone slow.
“Your nephew’s wife does indeed have a mute maid, born mute, who has never spoken a word. Unfortunately, your nephew’s wife dislikes her, only hearing her voice but never actually looking at her. What a coincidence that I came here with her. She assumes I can’t speak, and even if I have a great grievance, I can only swallow it down. Regardless of whether I am her maid or not, as long as she insists I am, I can’t argue with her. Isn’t this perfect? She can use rumors to force me to submit to her arrangements. Cao San Niang, isn’t that right?”
Cao San Niang's eyes were filled with terror; this ugly woman was too terrifying!
How does she know so much?
Suddenly I felt like a fool. Everyone saw right through me, yet I was smug and thought I could succeed by being discreet!
Isn't this a joke?
Gao Yuling was furious when she heard this. Seeing Cao Sanniang's reaction, she figured it was probably true!
These women are so wicked!
That Qiu one is even worse!
No wonder she ended up like this!
Serves you right!
"You old woman, you're so wicked! You're trying to ruin the mute girl! And you even chose a day like today! Bah! Come here, believe me or not, I'll slap you so hard you'll be buried in the mud and you won't be able to get out! Still dreaming of getting rich, haven't you woken up yet!"
Zhao also started cursing, "I knew it was that good-for-nothing who did this! What! Does our mute mother owe her something? Should we just listen to her? Bah! Shameless wretch! Why don't you come yourself? Let's see how loud my slap is!"
Qin was also furious. "How could the mute mother be so good to Cao Erdan! She does a little work in exchange for eggs, fish, and pancakes! She doesn't even ask who would be so kind! Does she take it all for granted? She's grown fat from eating so much, and her heart has grown fat too, her heart has become bigger! She shouldn't have any pity for you!"
Cao San Niang is indeed a bit plumper than before. Because of her son, she can eat meat more often, although not much, but her face is noticeably more radiant!
Cao San Niang was aware of this, but she felt that few people knew and did not want to admit it.
The people present were all relatives and friends, and they all knew each other's situations. So, it wasn't easy for Cao San Niang to just give up and do nothing.
Amidst the jeers of the crowd, Cao San Niang tried to run away. She cursed back, but she couldn't withstand the barrage of insults!
Retreat is the best option!
The situation was already unfavorable for her. If she stayed, she would only be verbally abused. It was better for her to retreat!
But those who come to the Mo family for a meal are naturally there to say a few words on behalf of the Mo family, so they have to behave well, in case they have a chance to get involved in business!
So Cao Sanniang was surrounded and couldn't get out. Cao Sanniang had no choice but to use her trump card: hold her head high and stand tall!
Try touching me!
"Mother! Liu Jingqiu is asking you, have the rumors spread?"
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