Chapter 180 Aftermath
Young Master Zeng was troubled and conflicted.
This matter is related to the ice jelly recipe and Madam Xu. Young Master Zeng didn't know whether to tell his mother.
If I tell my mother, she will be furious and there will be another uproar. But if I don't tell her, how can I guarantee that she won't find out the truth from somewhere else? If she does find out, there will be another uproar.
Young Master Zeng finally decided to lead this storm himself.
Mrs. Zeng was indeed almost going crazy.
"It's her again! It's her again!"
"That little bitch Zeng Xiaoyan must be stirring things up!"
"Snakes and rats from the same nest, they are really snakes and rats from the same nest!"
"Go, take some people and smash their stall for me. If they have the guts, they can report me to the police and have them arrest me. I'll be waiting for them at home. Go quickly."
"Mom, calm down!"
"How can I calm down? Are you going or not? If you don't, just stand aside. Nanny Fang, take the others."
"this--"
"go!"
"Mother!" Young Master Zeng finally lost his patience and said, "If you want to harm my uncle, just go ahead!"
Mrs. Zeng was so angry that she fell backwards. "I just don't believe it. Do they have such great power? If I smash their stall, they will reach out to the government office to take revenge on your uncle? Oh, you really know how to flatter them."
"That's not the case," Young Master Zeng suppressed his anger. "Mother, think about it carefully. The fundamental reason why Uncle suffered in this matter is not because of them at all - just like you said, they don't have that much ability. The fundamental reason is that Uncle's actions are tantamount to refusing to accept the government's judgment. It would be strange if Master Lu and Master Shao were happy!"
"If you send people to smash their stall now, wouldn't that mean you don't respect the government's decision? The government won't arrest you, but I'm afraid your uncle will suffer even more."
Mrs. Zeng felt a pain in her chest. She clutched her chest and gritted her teeth, "Are we just going to let them go like this?"
"This is the only way for now. I'll go find them. Madam Xu is the victim after all. If she's willing to speak well of my uncle, perhaps we can make some concessions. Mother, this is all for my uncle."
This reason was very good, very powerful, and very useful. Mrs. Zeng finally endured the pain in her chest and gritted her teeth and agreed: "Then go."
Young Master Zeng agreed and turned around to get busy.
When Xu Zhichun and the others came out of the yamen, Xu Zhichun thanked Liang Lizheng and others, and after keeping everyone busy for half a day, she treated everyone to a big bowl of steaming hot noodles with extra meat sauce.
The noodles are chewy and full of wheat flavor. They are topped with meat sauce and broth, and sprinkled with a handful of chopped chives and coriander leaves. They are so fragrant.
Everyone's appetite was instantly aroused, and they perked up. They thanked him with a smile and started to eat with relish.
What delicious noodles!
This time, I not only went to the yamen to see a rare bustling scene, but also had such a delicious bowl of noodles with meat sauce.
However, while eating, I suddenly thought of the elderly and children at home. I couldn't help but feel a lump in my throat. I looked down at the steaming white noodles in the bowl, feeling very regretful.
Unfortunately, I can’t take these noodles back with me no matter what.
Unexpectedly, after eating the noodles, Xu Zhichun bought a lot of meat buns at the bun shop, six for each person, and asked everyone to take them back home for their families to try.
The few people who were originally full of regret were both happy and apologetic.
"How can this be so embarrassing."
"Yeah, yeah, we didn't help much, but we gained a lot of knowledge. How can we eat and take it at the same time?"
Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "If it weren't for you uncles accompanying me, I would be so insignificant that no matter what I say, the government wouldn't necessarily believe it. I'm so grateful to you all today. This isn't much, just a small token of my appreciation. Uncles, please don't refuse. I'll feel at ease if you don't despise me."
Everyone was about to decline, but Liu Lizheng smiled and said, "Zhichun has already bought it, which shows that he is sincerely thanking everyone. Just accept it and take it back for your family to taste. It will also be a trip to the city. Everyone, please accept Zhichun's kindness and don't say anything nonsense when you go back."
Everyone was happy to accept it.
"Thank you so much, Zhichun, hehe!"
"This is a big meat bun. My naughty boy and greedy girl must be so happy."
"Yes, mine does too."
"Don't worry, Zhichun. You were wronged in the first place. Who with a conscience would say such nonsense?"
"If you ask me, be careful with your mouth. Everyone, go back. You really need to be careful with what you say. Otherwise, if something gets spread around, it might become something else. If it becomes a source of gossip, we won't be able to live with it. It's better not to say anything, not even to our families."
When the Sixth Master's eldest grandson Liang Kuanling said this, everyone thought about it and nodded in agreement that it made sense.
"Then don't tell anything when we get back! Don't even tell our family!"
"Yes, yes, I shouldn't have said that."
They all knew how terrible it was when the women in the village started to gossip about other people, and how outrageous and distorted the gossip would become.
Xu Zhichun felt warm in his heart and looked at Liang Kuanling with gratitude, thinking that Uncle Kuanling was thoughtful and considerate, and it was all thanks to him.
After all, I was too embarrassed to bring up such things myself, and it would seem a bit excessive if I did.
It is only appropriate for them to take the initiative.
Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "My uncles and aunts are here now. If there's anything you need at home, why not buy some and take it back with you?"
As she spoke, she took out two pieces of silver, about a little over one or two taels, and gave them to Liang, the village head. "Uncle head, thank you for taking us for a walk before you go back. It's okay if you don't have any money. I have some small change here. If you split it up, it should be enough to give each of you a hundred coins. Take it first, and then each of you can pay me back a hundred coins later."
She didn't dare give more, as it would only arouse greed. This amount was just right.
There were five people in Lianliang, and the money was more than five hundred coins. Xu Zhichun deliberately said less, which was equivalent to giving them one hundred coins for free.
Liang Lizheng understood what she meant, agreed with a hearty smile, took the silver, and took them away.
The two taels of silver were divided among the money shop. Liang Lizheng did not take any, but gave it all to them, with each person getting 260 coins. If Liang Lizheng had not told them to just take it and return 100 coins to Xu Zhichun later, they would have felt embarrassed to take it.
This trip is equivalent to getting 160 cents for free.
Not only did it open my eyes, but I also got money!
What a great luck this is!
Everyone then felt at ease to take it and was very happy.
Zhichun is a girl who is really honest in her work!
She treats people so well that if anyone ever lets her down, he or she will be too embarrassed to face anyone.
Xu Zhichun returned to the stall, and Zeng Xiaoyan and Aunt Zhuer hurriedly asked what the result was.
Xu Zhichun said briefly, "We'll discuss this in detail when we get back."
Zeng Xiaoyan sneered, "I guessed it had something to do with that shopkeeper. He'll behave himself now that he's locked up. My—ahem, Madam Zeng will probably be heartbroken!"
(End of this chapter)
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