At this moment, a call interrupted their conversation. Zheng Hui ran over breathlessly. After stopping, she looked around and said, "Didn't they say that General Xing is here too? Why isn't he here?"
Li Yan watched Zheng Hui blatantly looking for Xing Yun. She ignored Qin Yue who was standing beside her and pulled her aside: "My eldest lady, do you still want to maintain your image as a girl?"
Zheng Hui blushed at Li Yan's words. "I just heard from Qingmei that General Xing helped Dad catch the criminal and is in the lobby right now, so I wanted to come and thank him!"
Qin Yue looked at the two people whispering together, feeling bored, and staggered out of the county government office.
After Qin Yue walked away, Li Yan said helplessly: "Young General, you left early!"
Zheng Hui couldn't help but feel sorry when she heard Li Yan say this! She hadn't seen the young general for a long time, and she didn't know how he was doing!
Zheng Hui felt a sense of loss in her heart. Although she learned from Qingmei that the young general had been there, she missed the opportunity to meet him. Zheng Hui was extremely disappointed!
Because he was worried about the things at home, Li Yan talked to Zheng Hui and hurried home. He had to go back as soon as possible to inform the patriarch Li what happened in the county government office today!
When Li Yan returned to the village in the cold wind, she didn't bother to go home first, but went directly to Li Youshou's house.
Because he was worried that the villagers would leak the news, Clan Leader Li did not let anyone leave the yard even in such a cold weather. Although everyone was dissatisfied, they did not dare to disobey the Clan Leader's orders.
When Chief Li saw Li Yan return, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He stepped forward and asked anxiously, "Have you reported this to the county magistrate? What is the current situation?"
Li Yan took a deep breath and replied, "Clan leader, this cotton-padded jacket mixed with reed fluff actually came from Xiuyun Cloth Shop. The youngest son of the Tang family took advantage of this disaster and used this cotton-padded jacket mixed with reed fluff to make a fortune. County Magistrate Zheng has already imprisoned the perpetrator and will exile him to the bitter cold land of Daoyanbei tomorrow. As for the master of the Tang family, in order to protect his family, he is willing to spend all his wealth to provide assistance to the people affected by this disaster!"
The villagers were even more angry when they heard this. These unscrupulous businessmen always exploit the people!
At this time, Aunt Chen's family members asked, "Then the county magistrate, please tell me how you are going to compensate us?"
Li Yan looked at the old woman with gleaming eyes, knowing that she might be up to something sinister. The most important thing now was to handle the funeral. She then shook her head and said, "I really don't know!"
Although the old woman did not get any information from Li Yan, she had made up her mind that after this matter was resolved, she would go to the county government office and inquire carefully. She might even be able to get some benefits!
Now that the truth was revealed, Chief Li waved his hand and told the villagers to get busy preparing for tomorrow's funeral. After the villagers left, Li Yan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Old Master Li looked at his granddaughter, whose cheeks were red from the cold, and said distressedly: "Okay, there's nothing for you to do now, you should go home first!"
Li Yan was indeed tired and hungry at this moment. She had been busy for most of the day and even missed her meal!
Li Yan pulled Old Man Li to a deserted place and whispered, "Master, tell the clan leader later that Xiuyun Cloth Shop will compensate the victims. Ask the clan leader to bring his reed cotton-padded jacket and Uncle Wen Jian to the government office to collect the compensation!"
Old Master Li looked at his granddaughter in surprise and said, "Alright, I'll tell them about this after they leave. You go back first!"
When Li Yan returned home, Mrs. Lin saw her daughter's nose was red from the cold and stood up distressedly: "It's very cold outside, right? Come over and warm yourself by the fire! Mom will make you a bowl of hot noodle soup!"
Li Yan hurriedly said, "Mom, Dad hasn't come back yet. He's helping the county magistrate with his official duties!"
Mrs. Lin was stunned when she heard this. She had indeed not seen her husband. She couldn't help but said worriedly, "Your father's leg hasn't healed yet. I don't know if he can handle it!"
Li Yan took off her cap and warmed her hands on the charcoal brazier. "Don't worry, Mom. I'll let Zhao Da stay with Dad. He's just helping the county magistrate register some prices. It won't take much effort!"
After hearing her daughter's explanation, Lin felt a little relieved: "Mother will get you some food first. You must be hungry after running around for most of the day!"
Li Yan sat in the main room and roasted the fire for a while, and her body gradually warmed up. Soon, Lin came over with a bowl of rolled noodles filled with meat slices.
Li Yan, who had been busy for most of the day, was indeed hungry. Smelling the aroma of the food, she didn't care that it was hot and started to eat it without hesitation.
Lin scolded, "Child, be careful of the burns!"
Li Yan chewed the noodles in her mouth and said: Mom, the noodles you cook are so delicious, the soup is fresh, and the noodles are smooth and chewy. I think you can open a noodle shop!
Since her husband loves noodles, Lin put a lot of thought into making them!
Seeing her daughter eating contentedly, Lin felt relaxed and her worries about her husband not returning home also eased a lot.
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