Seeing someone criticizing her, Xie Yushu narrowed her starry eyes and said coldly.
"If anyone feels that they have been shortchanged by receiving less relief grain from the imperial court because they went out to sell mountain products and bought grain, then just hand over the grain and I will put in a good word for you so that you can receive the same amount as everyone else!"
I'm fairly familiar with Commander Guo, so I can still do him a favor.
Xie Tianqi was so angry she jumped up and down.
"Some people shouldn't act innocent after getting a good deal. Look at your own conscience. Every family that goes into the mountains has to fetch water and dig up yams. Without these things, wouldn't they starve or die of thirst?"
When you went out to sell mountain products this time, besides the grain you had, who among you didn't have some money on you? Some had a few taels, some had a few hundred copper coins, right?
If you feel we've caused you to receive less grain, then hand over both silver and grain to the front as relief grain. The imperial court is short of relief grain anyway! Once you've handed it over, I guarantee you won't receive a single grain less!
Liu Xiaodong also cursed.
"Have you no shame? How could you say such a thing? Go ask around, if any of those who didn't go into the mountains have starved to death at home, you see, those standing here have survived, but many more haven't!"
Now that they've eaten and drunk their fill, their eyelids droop, and they're talking nonsense, saying whatever comes to mind. They pick up their bowls to eat, then put down their chopsticks and start cursing. Don't you feel ashamed?
Damn it, you utterly immoral bastard, aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?
Let me tell you, if any of you fucking dare to cause trouble, come at me. My eldest brother, third brother, fourth brother, and Tianqi, we're all government officials now. We brothers have never been afraid of you before, and we're even less afraid now. If anyone fucking dares to cause trouble for the Xie family later, we brothers will kill them!
You've spoiled them rotten!
Liu Xiaodong was furious. He had never been treated like this before when he was nobody. Now that he was a government employee, he was not going to put up with this kind of treatment. He didn't care about the age of the family and gave them a good scolding.
The people who were originally indignant immediately became obedient. Some of them remembered that the Liu brothers were simply unruly and domineering even when they were not on duty. Now that they were on duty, they were even more untouchable!
And then there's the Xie family. Xie Tianqi has also made something of himself; they're not to be trifled with anymore.
Some of them had truly rediscovered their conscience, their envy of receiving less grain had subsided considerably, and they had become clear-headed. One by one, they obediently lined up in the queue.
Xie Yushu searched through the crowd but couldn't find Xiao Yi. Tiger Fang and Tiger Sister from the village saw him and went up to him.
"Sister-in-law, Brother Xiao didn't come. He asked me to take him back to your family."
You're back! Hope your journey was smooth!
"It's alright, it's fine. I bought some grain. As you saw earlier, the government's relief grain collection wasn't enough. Since we have our own grain, we won't take any more. You can take what's in your own household! We're heading back now!"
"Alright, sister-in-law, you can go back now!"
This guy with the tiger teeth is fourteen years old. His parents died early, and he and his younger sister, Tiger Sister, were raised by his grandmother. He's probably five or six years younger than Xiao Yi. I heard that he used to follow Xiao Yi into the mountains to find food when they were little, so they've always had a good relationship.
Now he is the only male left in his family, and he is his grandmother's darling. Some time ago, he wanted to go into the mountains with her, but his grandmother refused to let him go, saying that he was the only son of the Zhang family and that if something happened to him, their family line would end. She would rather the whole family starve and die of thirst than go into the mountains to take risks, so she firmly stopped him from going.
At that time, the family's food supply was so tight that he was the only one who could eat. His younger sister was so hungry that she was barely clinging to life. It was only thanks to Xiao Yi's help that she was able to survive, with a bundle of yams and a gourd of water.
Now he treats Xiao Yi like his own brother, and he feels very comfortable around Xie Yushu and the others. He is truly happy to see them return safely!
Xie Yushu gave each of the siblings a steamed bun, told them to take the food and go home quickly, and then left.
Just then, Liu Xiaodong also found Liu Xiaoxi and Liu Xiaoliu.
Xie Tianqi also found Xie Tianlin, Xie Tianming, her mother Lu, and her second aunt Wang, and of course, she also saw the Xie family members.
The Xie family members also witnessed the scene just now. However, ordinary people are still somewhat afraid of the officials wielding large knives. In addition, the situation was brought under control in time, and there was no disturbance afterwards!
They had only vaguely heard that someone had made a meritorious contribution in Tai'an Prefecture and become an official!
Seeing Xie Tianqi and Liu Xiaodong, they naturally understood that these were the ones who had turned their lives around.
Some people were just envious and even praised Xie Tianqi and Liu Xiaodong for being successful!
The clan chief, Dafu, and his three sons were so angry their faces were almost contorted! They spoke to Xie Tianqi in a sarcastic tone.
"That brat has become unruly after just one trip out. He doesn't even know to greet his great-grandfather. Even though he's an official, he's still a grandson at home. If he's unruly, he deserves a beating!"
Xie Tianqi was sulking and clearly didn't want to talk to anyone. Xie Yushu said, "Tianqi, say hello to Grandpa!"
After saying that, he spoke first.
"Greetings, Grandpa! Greetings, uncles and aunts!"
Hearing this, Xie Tianqi imitated him, saying, "Hello, Grandpa; hello, uncles."
After saying that, the group left.
"Stop! Did I say you could leave?"
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"Grandpa, I'm so sorry, Tianqi and Xiaodong are in a hurry to get back to their posts. The governor will hold them accountable, and they can't very well say that you stopped them from leaving!"
Xie Yushu spoke softly and gently, but anyone can use a big name to intimidate others!
Xie Dafu glared angrily, but ultimately didn't dare to stop him.
As the clan chief, he could act tough within the clan, but he had to kneel before the county magistrate, let alone the governor, who was a higher-ranking official than the prefect. He was the highest-ranking official he had ever heard of besides the emperor!
Xie Yushu didn't care whether he was angry or not, and happily called her people home.
Although they didn't receive any food, everyone was very happy. They hurriedly divided the food, each taking a little, without complaining about not receiving any relief food. They were especially overjoyed to see that Xie Tianqi had actually taken a job in Tai'an Prefecture. Lu Shi, in particular, was so excited that her face turned red!
They returned early, and there was no one else on the road. Xie Baotian and Xie Baoshu couldn't wait to tell me what had happened in Tai'an Prefecture, especially the fact that Xie Yushu had secretly given the family twenty taels of silver to buy five acres of land for Xie Tianlin, and that Xie Tianming had gone to Tai'an Prefecture with Xie Tianqi this time!
Xie Tianlin was somewhat incredulous when he heard that land would be provided for him separately, and kept saying that he didn't need it.
Xie Baotian explained to him that his two younger brothers had found a way out, and he was fulfilling his filial duties at home, so this was a reward he deserved!
Xie Tianlin then accepted it with a smile.
“I’m the eldest, so it’s only right that I stay by your side. Besides, if I go out, I won’t know how to speak properly, and I learn everything slowly. I’m afraid I won’t do a good job if I go. It’s more reassuring to stay at home.”
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