Although Qi Qiuchuan asked Qi Yu for help, judging from the current scene, it felt more like a threat.
Tsk tsk, can you do this when asking for help?
Especially Bao, with his arrogant attitude looking up to the sky, it makes people feel uncomfortable just looking at him.
They are born from the same roots, so why rush each other?
Qi Yu wanted to maintain a friendly relationship with his clan members from the bottom of his heart. Although there had been some unpleasantness before, he never really fell out with them.
They are all descendants of the same ancestor, and it is really not good to fight back and forth. Because of this, I did not delve deeper into the matter of Mai Miao.
You, Qi Qiuchuan, came here to ask for help. Why do you have the same attitude as Huang Shiren?
And Mrs. Bao, she smiled sideways and said, "Hey, look, asking your family for something is just like asking the Buddha. What? Are you putting on airs?"
Liu Quan snorted: "Do you call this asking for help? Your waist is straighter than that bamboo pole! Let me tell you, my family doesn't owe you anything, and you don't need to scold anyone in a weird way. Don't say that my husband-in-law has no connections. , even if there is, I will never help you!"
"Aha has no connections? That's nonsense. He is very familiar with the county magistrate!"
"..."
Seeing that a dispute was about to start, Qi Yu hurriedly stepped out and walked in front of Liu Quan.
"What are you yelling about?"
"It turns out that Ah Ma is back. I have something to ask you."
Subsequently. Qi Qiuchuan directly explained his intention without hiding anything.
"Oh, I know about this. I will go in and deliver a meal to the third brother another day. I can't starve him." Qi Yu said perfunctorily.
"Gone?"
"Gone!"
Qi Qiuchuan was very unhappy: "Ah Ma, don't talk nonsense to me. Let me ask you, you can help the Liu family, but you won't leave your own family alone, right?"
Qi Yu shook his head and sneered: "Don't tell me, I really can't control this matter! I don't have the ability to do it! Second uncle, you asked the wrong person!"
"You are trying to shirk the blame! I just want to ask you, do you want to help or not?" Qi Qiuchuan acted like an elder and was very classy.
"No help! Since third brother dares to harm someone else's daughter, he must have the courage to take responsibility."
"You, a brat who doesn't know where to go, do you still think about your ancestors in your heart?"
"Third brother did this kind of unscrupulous thing and insulted the ancestors of the Qi family!" Qi Yu no longer had any scruples and spoke heart-wrenchingly.
Qi Qiuchuan saw that his toughness was not enough, so he hurriedly changed his words and said softly: "I know this is because I am complaining about the third child, but who said we are a family? You should help me."
family? The whole family still pulls out my wheat seedlings?
Qi Yu couldn't help but laugh: "The big rat, the big rat, can't eat my wheat! Now there is no harvest in my land, and it all depends on the gift of some people!"
There is an allusion to the irony.
Qi Qiuchuan and his wife looked at each other and thought, maybe he knows?
"Ahem! You should also take this matter lightly. Even if no one pulls out the seedlings, you can't escape the ravages of the locust plague."
"These are two different things!" Qi Yu snorted and said coldly: "There is a saying that goes well, if you don't want others to know, you have to do it yourself. My uncle is a sensible person and a smart person, so I need to explain more. ?"
Now that the words have come to this point, it is no different than breaking up.
Qi Qiuchuan saw that it was useless to talk more, so he symbolically said a few harsh words, and then left in a rage.
The neighbors all agreed with Qi Yu's ruthlessness. Qi Yuanli deserved to be sent to prison for his incompetence!
Misdeeds committed by God can be forgiven, but misdeeds committed by oneself cannot be saved!
…
"By the way, where did mother go?"
"She went to burn incense." Liu Quan took the egg from the husband's hand and said, "It's okay that she's not here, so as not to get angry if she hears it."
Qi Yu nodded, washed his hands, and then told the story of his trip.
After learning that his brother was out of danger, Liu Quan finally breathed a sigh of relief. Regarding Yin Jun's release from prison, she just said "I understand" and didn't say anything more.
"This trip cost a lot of money..." Qi Yu said sadly.
yes!
Liu Quan made some calculations and found out that he had spent almost sixty taels of silver this time, and his family's wealth suddenly became thinner.
No problem!
Qi Yu chuckled: "The wind blows the eggshells, and the wealth is gone and people are happy; just think of it as losing money and avoiding disaster!"
"Well! Thank you for your hard work, husband!"
Liu Quan picked up the eggs brought by her mother, picked out a few with cracked shells, and cooked a bowl to comfort her husband.
Eggs again?
I just ate it not long ago.
"You have to eat, too. You are the backbone of the family. If your body is worn down, what will happen to the family?"
Well, a man who doesn’t listen to his wife is not a good person!
Liu Quan made tea and said with a smile: "Second Uncle Qi's family never does anything good. He occupied our land and uprooted our wheat seedlings. I only have hatred in my heart, so I can't help him even if I can." !”
Qi Yu said, "Also, although Jincheng and Qi Yuanli were both imprisoned, we cannot generalize. My wife and brother are the innocent ones who were implicated, but Qi Yuanli is the real heinous one and is just like a living beast!"
Liu Quan also said bitterly: "You're right! A scourge like him should be wiped out with one blow, so that he won't harm women again."
What the lady means is... to seize the tools of crime?
Sweat!
As he talked, Qi Yu fell asleep.
Liu Quan smiled and gently covered her husband with a quilt.
…
In the following days, Lanshan County was in a state of turmoil, with some shocking news coming from time to time.
Although the backbone of the Emperor Worship Sect fled to Shandong, the remaining remnants are still wandering around and lingering.
Under the high-pressure situation of the government, their space was squeezed smaller and smaller, and their methods of confrontation became more and more extreme. Smashing, smashing, and looting occurred from time to time. It is said that several lives were lost, and the situation that had just stabilized returned to normal. There was a wavering.
However, it was short-lived.
Magistrate Zhao was so iron-fisted that he actually held him down!
It is said that many people died during the pressing process!
Then, news came that the arrested rebels of the Imperial Worship Cult were all brought to trial. After the trial, the government office decided to convict them on the spot - beheaded!
Make a decision? this……
There is also a saying for beheading criminals. First of all, one must follow the law of heaven, that is: celebration is spring, reward is summer, punishment is autumn, punishment is winter, so beheading can only be done after autumn.
It's summer now, so why are you giving people up to Huo Huo?
A great scholar couldn't help but sigh: Sigh! Mr. Zhao is so powerful that he doesn’t even give God face?
That’s right!
Master Zhao is not only mighty, but also very majestic. He didn't even wait for the Ministry of Punishment's approval, he just rolled up his sleeves and beheaded first and then played!
decisive! Fierce!
As for why he did this, Qi Yu guessed 70% to 80%. It was estimated that people from the capital were arriving soon, and it would be too late if he didn't wipe his butt clean. However, I always felt in my heart that it was too easy for the Emperor Worshiping Sect to be destroyed, and it was a bit unusual for it to be so easy.
Regarding the beheading of prisoners, the government explained: Special methods are used in special times, not only to make the punishment clear, but also to make prompt decisions.
The shock effect is still there, and it is very obvious.
It is said that on the day of the execution, a row of gagged prisoners were dragged to the downtown area, and then a group of hairy-chested executioners stepped on the backs of their heads and dropped their knives, splattering blood on the spot.
After Liu Jincheng heard about this, he subconsciously touched his neck, and then huddled up in the study room to study.
Qi Yuanli's case also came to an end. Due to the solid evidence, he was directly convicted of rape and was exiled to Yunnan for ten years to see the effects.
The young people are quite disappointed with this. What they would rather see is to be convicted of adultery, because in that case, the female prisoner will be stripped naked and subjected to the so-called flogging. It is said that there will be endless happiness.
Is spanking really that good?
How can a little leather whip be so powerful?
Qi Yu was puzzled.
Forget it, just do whatever you have to do.
During this period, uncle Tuesday would ask someone to deliver some food every now and then, which was enough to eat.
If you have enough food, don’t panic.
Qi Yu resumed his daily rhythm of life, reading, eating and sleeping. His life was ordinary but fulfilling.
Mrs. Zhou is the busiest. She is the first to get up every day. After frying the anti-fetal medicine for her daughter-in-law, she is busy worshiping Buddha. Since she gained this belief, her temperament has become more tolerant.
Liu Quan's physique is a bit special. She has never had severe pregnancy reactions and has no dietary restrictions. Her face has turned rosy.
While chatting, Qi Yu accidentally spilled the beans about plotting against Yin Jun during the exam, looking very proud of himself.
"You are serious. Why do you like to tangle with him? Don't do this again. It sounds awkward to me." Liu Quan was a little unhappy.
Qi Yu thought for a while and decided to tell his wife: "Do you know that he had bad intentions when he came to our house last time? I heard from Jincheng that he wanted to ask you personally if you regretted it?"
"Did he really say that?" Liu Quan asked curiously.
"Well, according to Jincheng, he should be resentful about the fact that the engagement was broken off by the Liu family and felt very humiliated." Qi Yu said.
Liu Quan sighed softly: "You can just ignore him. It's important for us to live our own lives well." After thinking about it, he added: "By the way, why did Jincheng get together with him?"
Qi Yu smiled and said, "Because my brother-in-law has a crush on Yin Jun's sister, so he is like a follower. At first, I thought they... ahem, I thought they were discussing knowledge!"
Liu Quan recalled for a while and said: "Yin Jun does have a sister, she seems to be named Yin Tao. I heard that the girl is a bit high-spirited. Why does Jincheng fall in love with her?"
"How can beauty be in the eye of the beholder?" Qi Yu said with a chuckle.
Liu Quan frowned and said worriedly: "If that happens, won't our family and him become related? No, this is absolutely not allowed!"
"You haven't even written your horoscope yet!"
…
On this day, Qi Yu went to Luming's dormitory in the town early in the morning. Firstly, he wanted to visit the shopkeeper, and secondly, he wanted to replenish some paint for painting.
He had promised Master Yu to paint before. Although he did not rush the matter, he could not delay it for too long.
Unfortunately, the shopkeeper You Xiang went out to purchase goods, so he didn't see him. Qi Yu left a letter telling him about the happy news of his win.
After returning, Qi Yu went into the study to prepare for color mixing and painting.
But what to draw?
After thinking about it, Qi Yu decided to paint a few realistic works, such as the desolation after the locusts passed through, the people's eagerness for food, etc. These are all themes from reality, which are completely different from the previous painting style.
The signature is still Mr. Xingyan.
Strictly speaking, the three previous works of mine have all fallen into the hands of Meng Lanshan, and they cannot be regarded as things that have been passed down to the world. Now these paintings are the real exhibitions of the works. I don’t know what the effect will be?
After the painting was finished, Qi Yu went to Li Zheng and asked him to take him to the county government office.
