Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 484 - 484 485 Rumors and Gossip_1

Chapter 484: Chapter 485 Rumors and Gossip_1 Chapter 484: Chapter 485 Rumors and Gossip_1 Lord Lu looked at his daughter in astonishment, clearly not understanding what she meant. It was true that Yu Ze did not seem to have a simple identity, but how had things come to such a pass? Yet seeing the resolute look on his daughter’s face, he could not help but believe her to some extent—perhaps seven or eight points. However, his heart started to panic. If Yu Ze and his wife really were of the extraordinary status his daughter claimed, then what Lu Ziquan had dared to do—to poison their child—might already be considered a light punishment.

Lu Qi’er also found out from Tianniu. The two were close sisters, and Tianniu had never told anyone else about Muniang’s identity. But at this critical moment, fearing Lord Lu might act rashly and harm her own sister, she hurriedly warned Lu Qi’er to come and stop him.

Lord Lu forcefully suppressed the panic in his heart and quickly said, “That would be very good. He’s been pampered since childhood; this will serve as a good lesson to him.”

At these words, Lu Ziquan felt like he wanted to die. An Eldest Young Master who hasn’t wielded anything heavier than a feather fan—being sent to the border as a lowly soldier?! Wouldn’t that torture him to death?! Living every day with his head in peril, how could he endure it?

But Lord Lu had made up his mind, and it was not for questioning.

Qingmei’s face turned deathly pale, unsure of what to do. Muniang’s heart had already turned cold towards her, and as the person who had personally handed her the medicine, how could she possibly let her off? With that thought, a deep chill ran through Qingmei.

Then, Lord Lu’s gaze finally fell on Wang Qingmei. After a long silence, he said, “Qingmei is, after all, the wife that Ziquan officially married, though she may be a junior. But it seems he won’t have much luck marrying again in this lifetime. Choose a day to promote her to the main wife, and have her go to the border with Ziquan. At least there will be someone who knows to provide warmth or coolness.”

Lord Lu naturally had his ulterior motives. Seeing how Qiao Muniang treated Wang Qingmei, it was clear that there was a complete severing of kindness and justice between them. But the thought of his own son suffering alone at the border was too sad. What was wrong with sending someone to accompany him? When the time came, they could set up a small house in the border town. Even though Lu Ziquan wouldn’t be able to return often, wouldn’t it still be nice to have a woman who knows his needs?

Muniang pursed her lips, “Qingmei is married into the Lu family, naturally, it’s for Lord Lu to decide.”

Qingmei burst into tears, “Mu, I don’t want to go, I don’t want to go there; Lu Ziquan won’t spare me, I’ll be bullied to death by him!”

Qingmei wasn’t exaggerating with her words. If today’s incident had ended well, there might still be hope. But now that everything had turned sour, and Lu Ziquan had fallen to such a state, how could he let Qingmei off easily? If Qingmei were to go to the border with him, suffering and hardship would be the least of her worries. She likely wouldn’t last long before being tormented to death by him. Qingmei, despite not being married to Lu Ziquan for long, knew all too well his violent temper.

“When I told you not to marry him, you stubbornly argued that he could give you everything you wanted. Now you are someone else’s daughter-in-law; a wife follows her husband. What’s the use of saying these things to me now?” Muniang wasn’t heartless, but Qingmei’s actions made her feel even colder.

Yu Ze helped Muniang stand up, then said, “We shall not interfere in Lord Lu’s family affairs. My wife is with child and I’m afraid she’s tired. We will not stay for long.”

After that, he turned to leave, and Lord Lu quickly said, “But what about Miss Jin…”

Yu Ze glanced at Jin Yuanyuan on the ground with disgust and said, “If Lord Lu finds the floor dirty, feel free to throw her out as well.”

Jin Yuanyuan was a woman who needed no further words wasted on her, nor did he care to spare another, as from the beginning, she should have been done away with by that rapist with a single slice at her throat, avoiding all the trouble that had ensued.

The blow Yu Ze had just dealt was heavy, and now she dared not say another word, wishing nothing more than for him to leave quickly. Her previous admiration for him was actually rooted in watching him gaze at Muniang. She could never have imagined that meddling with Qiao Muniang would lead to such an end. If she had known this man could be so cruel, even a hundredfold courage wouldn’t embolden her to act.

No sooner had Yu Ze left than Muniang began to inquire, “What will you do about the Jin Family?” She certainly didn’t believe he was kind enough to let these people off.

Yu Ze’s words were somewhat cold, “Jin Renjie raising such a daughter, he doesn’t need to serve as Magistrate any longer. Just pick a charge to press him with, and he’ll have his due, Jin Feng has already taken people to raid his home.”

Muniang asked in surprise, “Just pick any charge?”

Yu Ze smiled with a hint of sarcasm, “Do you think Jin Renjie is any good? Otherwise, how could any random charge crush him? I wasn’t particularly interested in meddling with government affairs, as every official embezzles to some extent. Until recently, I considered letting him off because he was obedient, but now his worthless daughter dared to harm you. How could I let him go?”

Muniang sighed helplessly. Jin Renjie was quite competent as an official, even if he was corrupting justice, he did it covertly and was a smooth operator, an old hand in officialdom. Had it not been for his troublesome daughter, perhaps he wouldn’t have ended up in such a dire situation. But since he had spoiled her to become what she is, it was his own fault, with no one else to blame. It was a pity that his many years of service would be destroyed at his daughter’s hands.

The news that the Governor of Qinghua City’s home had been raided and Jin Renjie had been thrown into the dungeon spread quickly. Jin Yuanyuan, who had initially wanted to go home and weep, found that she no longer had a home, and her father had been thrown in jail while her mother and her numerous stepmothers were driven out. Hearing this news almost caused her to faint. Having never suffered the slightest hardship, how could she bear such a sudden fall from grace?

Meanwhile, the news that the son of the County Chief from Chatu Town had volunteered to join the troops at the border also caused a stir, with everyone finding it simply unbelievable.

“How could such big events occur simultaneously at the Magistrate’s and County Government Office? The Magistrate had such influence; who could effortlessly take him down? And as for Lu Ziquan, he’s always been into eating, drinking, and gambling. Him volunteering for the border? I don’t buy it!”

“Hush, keep your voice down. This is no simple matter. I saw it myself yesterday; Lu Ziquan was tied up and taken away, no volunteer there. And the Magistrate’s family, ordinary people can’t touch them. Plus, the Magistrate’s daughter was recently brought to Chatu Town; isn’t that strange? I bet both families managed to offend the same powerful figure at the same time, and it’s no surprise they’re suffering the consequences.”

“What kind of powerful figure could be greater than a Magistrate?”

“How would I know? But someone had the means to take the Magistrate down in one fell swoop. We better be careful. Chatu Town may be small, but who knows, there might really be some untouchable powerful figure here.”

While the outside was buzzing with rumors, Muniang’s side remained very quiet. Yu Ze didn’t want her mood affected by outsiders, that is until Qingya came rushing in one day, looking very hurried.