Chapter 45: Personal Testification (2/2)
Very quickly, Zhang Yangping explained the reason for his arrival. But, he didn’t mention the Blue Fire Wolf incident. After all, things should be settled systematically.
Most importantly, in Zhang Yangping’s heart, he Southern Mountain Village people definitely knew Fang Zhengzhi’s abilities. As a stranger, praising Fang Zhengzhi would seem unnecessary. Furthermore, it could easily be misunderstood that Fang Zhengzhi was in cahoots with other villages.
After listening to Zhang Yangping’s words, Fang Houde’s and Qin Xuelian’s expressions immediately changed.
”The Li family wants to sabotage my son!” Qin Xuelian had been constantly concerned about Fang Zhengzhi, and was the first to react. Tears immediately welled up in her eyes. Her own husband had contributed so much to the Southern Mountain Village, yet they didn’t even a single benefit. Now when her own son had contributed the Rock Formation Illustration, he was plotted against!
”Mrs Fang, please mind your words, why would Li Zhuangshi sabotage his own people? Let’s wait until Zhuangshi comes before discussing this further!” Upon hearing, Village Chief Meng Bai became even moodier.
Li Zhuangshi was the hope of the Southern Mountain Village.
Furthermore, he was the only person in the Southern Mountain Village who was personally praised by General Li from the Divine Constabulary. As long as he passed the Law of Dao examinations, he had a high chance of entering the Divine Constabulary.
Colluding with other villages to sabotage Fang Zhengzhi?
If other villagers got to know about this, things would definitely go out of hand!
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After a quarter of an hour, Li Zhuangshi and Mrs Li finally arrived, one followed by another.
Mrs Li’s expression was that of irritation. Li Zhuangshi was currently studying in the Hall of Dao, yet he was called out. This would affect his studies, who was to bear responsibility for that?
As she prepared to lash out, she saw Zhang Yangping and the yellowish paper illustration on Village Chief Meng Bai’s hands. Then, looking at Fang Zhengzhi and his family, the look on her face instantly changed.
”Village chief, the reason we did this, was for peace between the two villages, think about it… if we really had to fight on like this, the Southern Mountain Village would definitely suffer in the long term!”
”Shut up!” When Li Zhuangshi heard Mrs Li’s words, his initially somewhat calm expression completely changed. Naturally, he understood that they had been exposed.
But, as long as he didn’t admit it, what could these Southern Mountain Village people do to him?
But now, after Mrs Li’s words left her mouth, he had to act.
”You really… sigh…” In reality, when Village Chief Meng Bai saw that illustration, he had already understood. After hearing Li Zhuangshi’s and Mrs Li’s words, he confirmed his thoughts.
He sighed heavily, but in his mind, he was calculating quickly how best to settle this problem.
Under normal circumstances, the way to settle it would definitely be announcing it to the entire village, punish Li Zhuangshi in public and chase him out of the Southern Mountain Village...
But, could he really chase Li Zhuangshi out of the Southern Mountain Village?
Li Zhuangshi was the hope of the Southern Mountain Village, and most importantly, was the person noticed by General Li of the Divine Constabulary!
Village chief Meng Bai had completely no idea what to do.
On one side was hope, and the other side was reason...
Fang Houde and Qin Xuelian naturally also heard Mrs Li’s words. Fang Houde could temporarily restrain himself and waited for Village Chief Meng Bai’s decision.
Qin Xuelian on the other hand couldn’t endure it anymore.
Fang Zhengzhi was her own son, Mrs Li might be able to deceive others, but deceiving her? How could she even be deceived? Furthermore, Zhang Yangping had also claimed that Li Zhuangshi was the one who had provided information to Zhang Yangping about Fang Zhengzhi’s whereabouts.
The intention was too clear.
”Li Zhuangshi, you purposely gave the illustration to the Northern Mountain Village, then provided information about Zhengzhi’s whereabouts. Evidently, you intend to sabotage Zhengzhi. I’ll definitely not endure this, I will report it to the entire village, and let the entire village bring justice to our Fang family!” Qin Xuelian’s tone didn’t contain even the slightest intention to concede.