Chapter 447 - Chapter 447: Chapter 434: Should be (1/2)

Chapter 447: Chapter 434: Should be

“Is this the house of Village Chief Zhao from Zhaojiazhuang?” Shi Bao asked with a bow.

“Indeed, it is. I am Zhao Qiancheng.” Zhao Qiancheng responded hastily, “May I ask why you are here?”

“Master Ding has sent us to fetch Village Chief Zhao for a matter.” Shi Bao raised his hand and said, “There’s no time to delay. Please come with us, Village Chief Zhao.”

Could it be that this matter has even alarmed the county official?

Ding Gaochang, known for his stern impartiality, if he investigates this matter, tracing back to its source, he is bound to unravel his dealings with Zhao Ziping.

When that happens, his position as the village chief would certainly be at stake…

It couldn’t be saved!

Zhao Qiancheng’s complexion turned as white as a sheet.

Zhao Ziping, however, didn’t seem to mind but even started laughing. “Second Uncle, this is like getting a pillow when you’re tired. We were just complaining about how Enji Village has been bullying us, and lo and behold, Master Ding has sent someone.”

“He must have heard about our grievances and has come to support us. Those baseless rumors spread by Enji Village, once Master Ding investigates, he will certainly know they are false. He will definitely give us justice.”

What does he know!

Even if Enji Village’s rumors are exposed, they not only coveted the workshop’s prescriptions but are also guilty for coveting Zhou Daya. They were definitely on the wrong, and, in the end, the problem wasn’t resolved cleanly.

Ding Gaochang sending someone to question him now most certainly isn’t to back him up. It might even be to chastise him!

“Second Uncle…”

Seeing Zhao Qiancheng silent, Zhao Ziping was somewhat puzzled, “Why aren’t you happy when Master Ding is helping us?”

Haddi!

“How could I have such a foolish nephew!” Zhao Qiancheng, too tired to speak with Zhao Ziping, swiftly gave Zhao Ziping a harsh kick.

Caught off guard, Zhao Ziping toppled to the ground, face-planting onto the dirt floor.

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After the wind blew from the west, it rained.

The autumn rain brought one layer of chill after another, prompting people to add a layer of clothing. Those who were more susceptible to cold even put on thin padded jackets.

Zhuang Qingning was one of those who felt cold and had put on a cotton-padded jacket. Wrapped tightly against the rain, she went to see Zhou Daya with an oil paper umbrella.

Zhaojiazhuang had received news that Zhao Qiancheng was reprimanded by Ding Gaochang, stripped of his office as the village chief, and Zhao Ziping was also scolded. Furthermore, because Zhao Ziping got Zhao Qiancheng in trouble, Zhao Qiancheng severely punished him.

In short, the incident in Zhaojiazhuang could be considered to have ended.

Zhou Daya, since that day she attempted suicide and fell, was kind of disoriented. Although she took several doses of soup medicine, her spirit was still weak. These past few days, the weather had cooled, and she developed a high fever due to the cold.

Zhuang Qingning had visited yesterday when Zhou Daya was asleep and did not stay for long. Today she felt uneasy and planned to check on her again.

When she arrived at Mrs. Wen’s house, Zhuang Sifu was in the kitchen, watching over a small stove brewing medicine. Seeing Zhuang Qingning, he hurriedly put down the cattail leaf fan he was using to fan the fire, “Little Sister Ning, you’re here.”