Hearing that Cui Hongyu was here, Liu Rumei was a little surprised at first, and then frowned, "She came to me. It's probably because Chen Xiaobei is in trouble. Please hurry up."
After a short effort, Ma Xiaoyi and Cui Hongyu walked into the living room.
This time, Liu Rumei had the opportunity to observe Cui Hongyu carefully. With this appearance, not only would she be able to conquer a country, but she would also have to be chosen one from a thousand. If she were born in the capital, she would be able to break through ten doors if she proposed marriage.
Cui Hongyu's clothes looked newly made and washed cleanly. Although her hair was a little messy, it could be seen that it had been tidied up. She must have been in a hurry, so it was a little messy.
Chen Qiaoer was a little shy and followed Cui Hongyu timidly.
She is also wearing brand new clothes.
After this period of intensive nutrition, Qiaoer's little face began to become rounder and plump.
Paired with two sky-high braids, it looks very cute.
Seeing Liu Rumei looking at her, Chen Qiaoer gave Liu Rumei a sweet smile. After all, such a big child still didn't know what his brother meant this time.
Cui Hongyu, on the other hand, looked sad. After seeing Liu Rumei, he bowed respectfully and said, "Hongyu has met Miss Liu."
Liu Rumei quickly stepped forward and supported Cui Hongyu.
"Okay, sister Hongyu, there's no need to be polite, please take a seat."
The tone was gentle and easy-going, without any airs, which surprised Cui Hongyu.
Immediately afterwards, a maid came out with a plate of fruit and put it on the table.
Liu Rumei said to Hu Qiaoer, "Sister Qiaoer, eat some fruit."
What surprised her was that Chen Qiaoer did not reach out to take it, but first looked up at Cui Hongyu.
Cui Hongyu shook his head slightly, picked up Chen Qiaoer, put her on his lap, and asked her to sit facing forward. Then he said slowly, "Hongyu took the liberty to come here today because he really encountered difficulties." , please also ask Miss Liu to lend a helping hand."
Liu Rumei smiled calmly, "Sister Hongyu, it doesn't matter, as long as I can do it."
Cui Hongyu leaned forward again, "Today, an official came to my home. Not only did he take away my husband, but he also took away ten serial crossbows. He said that someone reported him for hiding weapons."
"Please miss, please save my husband."
Upon hearing this, Liu Rumei couldn't help but frown.
Perhaps in her opinion, ten serial crossbows were nothing at all.
"Oh, there is such a thing, please wait a moment." After saying this, Liu Rumei turned around and ordered the maid next to her to call Liu Ce over.
With little effort, Liu Ce hurriedly walked in and hugged Liu Rumei. Before he could speak, Liu Rumei had already spoken first, "Someone reported Chen Xiaobei for hiding weapons. You go to Hu Fan's house." Go and ask Hu Fan to release him."
Liu Ce agreed and turned around to go out. Upon seeing this, Cui Hongyu hurriedly stood up and thanked her, and then left with Chen Qiaoer.
However, Liu Rumei waved her hand gently, "Sister, don't be anxious now. When Liu Ce comes back, it will be too late to leave if there is an accurate letter."
Cui Hongyu also realized that he was really anxious and should wait.
Liu Ce hurried to the county government office. Of course, Hu Fan received him politely, but when Liu Ce explained his purpose, Hu Fan couldn't help but sigh slightly.
"Steward Liu, it stands to reason that this kind of thing will not be investigated by the people if they don't complain to the officials. Although the people occasionally hide things secretly, I don't want to pursue it."
"But this time, the situation is special. A villager from Hetou Village came to report Chen Xiaobei. I can't ignore it!"
Liu Ce clasped his fists again and said, "I would like to ask Magistrate Hu to please be kind and let Chen Xiaobei go. My young lady has said that she will be rewarded generously."
Hu Fan shook his head slightly and said, "Steward Liu, it's not that I don't give Miss Liu face, I let Chen Xiaobei go. If the person who reported the report continues to report it to the prefecture or the capital, then How should you and I end this?"
Having said this, he changed the topic and said, "But please don't worry, I will give Chen Xiaobei a lenient sentence."
"Oh, I wonder what Magistrate Hu means by lenient punishment?"
Hu Fan's expression became serious, "According to the laws of our Dacang Kingdom, those who hide weapons for serious reasons should be executed. His ten serial crossbows should be considered serious enough."
"You!" Liu Ce was choked and couldn't speak. He was beheaded and was given a lenient sentence.
Hu Fan went on to say, "Please tell Miss Liu that I will never kill Chen Xiaobei. The most I can do is sentence him to exile. He will be allowed to come back after spending a few years in the border area."
After bidding farewell to Hu Fan, Liu Ce hurried back and reported to Liu Rumei.
When he heard that he was going to be sentenced to exile, Cui Hongyu was dumbfounded and tears instantly flowed out. Chen Xiaobei was gone, and the backbone of the family was gone.
It's like someone's spine being ripped off.
Liu Rumei's heart also skipped a beat. It had to be said that Hu Fan's words woke her up.
If he makes another mistake, his father will most likely call him back to the capital. More importantly, if this matter really goes to the capital and involves the Liu family, and the Imperial Master takes the opportunity to attack, the father will most likely betray the prince. Then, the situation would be too difficult.
Thinking of this, she deliberately said loudly: "It seems that if I don't come forward in person, this Hu Fan won't give me this face." After speaking, she stood up and bowed slightly to Cui Hongyu, "Sister, please wait a moment, I'll go Make arrangements, no matter what, I will help you rescue people today."
Liu Rumei went to the back hall, began to write a letter with a splash of ink.
Upon seeing this, Liu Ce hurriedly persuaded in a low voice, "Miss, do you really want to ask the prince to come forward?"
"Is it worth it for a mountain villager?"
"Besides, the masters from Tianzhu will be here soon, and it will be easy for us to eliminate the Imperial Division's gang members by then."
"If the prince finds out that the young lady is doing this, I'm afraid he will really have to transfer you back."
Liu Rumei didn't say anything, and she just finished writing the letter. She waited for it to dry before she raised her head.
"I saved Chen Xiaobei not for anything else but for the two poor women outside."
"One is Chen Xiaobei's newly married daughter-in-law, and the other is his sister. If there is no man in the family, how do you think they will live in the future?"
"Hey, miss, let them stay in our house, can't we just take more care of them on weekdays? Besides, Chen Xiaobei will be back after a few years of exile." Liu Ce disagreed.
"In a few years, in a few years, can you be sure that Chen Xiaobei will come back alive?" Liu Rumei's words made Liu Ce speechless.
"Okay, no need to say more, I have my own plan, and the flying pigeon will be sent to the capital immediately." As she spoke, Liu Rumei walked to the wall, reached out and took off the hanging long sword.
Liu Ce's expression changed drastically, "Miss, are you robbing someone?"
