Chapter 2083: Promoting the Academy
However, all of these matters were left to Meng Yunzheng to handle. The Lu family only gathered their household members and Grandma Fang for a reunion dinner at home the next day.
Some guests playfully asked why the old lady didn't invite guests, and she simply replied that there was no rush.
The guests understood that they were waiting for the spring imperial examination next year, just like Grandma Lu. No one believed that Meng Yunzhe...
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Chapter 2082: Joy at the Lu Family
Meng Yunzheng stood there in amazement, gazing at the jubilant faces of the Lu family members, their excitement and happiness palpable.
In the crowd, he spotted Shu Yu, holding a child in her arms. It seemed to be the son of Zhao Xi and Shu You, Little Huohuo. Despite his young age, the boy displayed remarkable courage. Faced with the lively and intense sound of firecrackers, he showed no fear. Instead, he stretched his neck eagerly, wanting to...
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Chapter 2081: Welcome, Scholar Jie, Back Home
Of course, while it was a joy for Shu Yu to see Ruan Chengqian become the village chief, it didn't mean she would make things easy for all the villagers of Ruan's Village.
Even without Ruan Hai, there were still those who had sided with him in his wrongdoings.
Just looking at the difference in treatment between Aunt Xiang and Ruan Chengqian's families made this evident.
Shu Yu had made it clear that cooperation was poss...
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Chapter 2080: Shu Yu: I Can't Influence You
However, Shu Yu remained silent for a moment before saying, "I understand your desire to grow sunflowers, but it's not an essential crop. Don't confuse the selection of a village chief with growing sunflowers; it might lead to misunderstandings."
"But..."
Shu Yu raised her hand, her expression serious. "Third Master, choosing a village chief is not child's play. You've seen the lesson from Ruan Hai's actions. Charact...
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Chapter 2079: Let Ruan Chengqian Be the Village Chief
Shu Yu smiled and said, "I came here today to clarify this matter with you, so you don't have to wait in vain. It's getting late, and I'll be heading back soon."
As she spoke, villagers who had heard of her arrival and had previously intended to sign the contract had gathered.
Upon hearing that County Princess didn't plan to continue the cooperation due to the absence of the former village chief, the villagers became a...
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Chapter 2078: We'll Choose a New Village Chief Immediately
Void the deal? Just as Shu Yu's words landed, before the clan elders could react, some villagers who had previously agreed to the deal exclaimed, "Why would it be voided? County Princess, the mistakes made by Ruan Hai and his son have nothing to do with us. We, the villagers, were ready to diligently plant the sunflowers."
"Yeah, County Princess, didn't we discuss this thoroughly? We were about to sign the contract. Plea...
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Chapter 2077: Voiding the Deal
After the judgment of Ruan's father and son, the matter was far from over.
The next day, constable Jiang, led a group of constables to Ruan's village, demanding that Ruan Hai's wife provide the compensation money for the Cao and Lou families.
Even though Ruan Kewei had offered his own life as compensation to the Cao family, he still needed to pay a portion of the money.
Furthermore, many people had accused Ruan Hai of ...
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Chapter 2076: The Wall Collapses as the Masses Push
Lou Shi shook her head, "No, Your Honor, it's the commoner who has suffered greatly. Ever since I married him these years, he has either beaten or scolded me constantly. I've had injuries all over my body for years. I couldn't take it anymore. Just a few days ago, on the day County Princess visited Ruan's house, Ruan Kewei even banged my head against the wall at home. If it weren't for my father-in-law being afraid the County Princess...
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Chapter 2075: Lou Shi Seeks Divorce
As for Ruan Hai, his only concern was to keep Ruan's brothers under control until the funeral.
Originally, his plan was well thought out, and he had about an eighty percent certainty of success.
However, he was taken by surprise when Ruan's cousin returned with unexpected news – Ruan Shi was coming.
Ruan Hai was baffled and couldn't understand Ruan Shi's intentions. She knew that this place was like a hornet's nest, and she had...
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Chapter 2074: Ruan Hai's True Intentions
According to Ruan Hai, his original intention was not to invite Ruan Shi to Ruan Village to attend Ruan's mother's funeral.
When Shu Yu heard from Aunt Ah Xiang about Ruan's brothers and Ruan Hai plotting against her mother, she was understandably repulsed by their actions.
Later, when she heard that Ruan Kewei was involved in a murder and body burial, she was puzzled. She wondered how Ruan Hai, who was known for his caution, would...
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Chapter 2073: Something Unforeseen for Shu Yu
As soon as Magistrate Xie's words fell, everyone in the courtroom and those outside looked at the father and son in shock.
Even the clan elders wore bewildered expressions. They had received word that Ruan Kewei might be the murderer, but they had no idea that Ruan Hai would also be involved.
"Ruan Kewei, do you admit your guilt?"
Ruan Kewei didn't want to admit it, but at this point, he had said everything he shouldn'...
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Chapter 2072: Confession
When Ruan Hai received the message and rushed to the county yamen, Ruan Kewei had already confessed to everything and was kneeling in the hall with vacant eyes.
As soon as Ruan Hai saw his son's state, his legs nearly gave way, and he was about to collapse.
Unexpectedly, at that moment, Constable Jiang, accompanied by two constables, suddenly rushed out and surrounded him along with his eldest son. Constable Jiang said, "Village Chief Ruan, your t...
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Chapter 2071: Caught Back
Indeed, it didn't take long for Cao Jiang's body to be brought back to the county yamen, where the coroner conducted an overnight examination to determine the cause of death.
Early the next morning, the results were out: Cao Jiang had indeed been killed by that hoe, and the time of death was approximately half a month ago.
Following this, Constable Jiang began his inquiries in Ruan Village and the village where Cao Jiang's family lived. He questi...
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Chapter 2070: The Worst Move
Cao Jiang's parents, although often disappointed with him and would say things like wishing he had died outside, were truly devastated when they received the news of his murder. They were in a state of shock when they heard the news.
The constables led them up the mountain, and when they confirmed that the body was indeed Cao Jiang's, the Cao family nearly fainted.
Constable Jiang asked them a few questions, but t...
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Chapter 2069: Fleeing
Ruan Jinqian was on the verge of tears, and he anxiously looked at the constables and Shu Yu.
Seeing that the officials had no expression on their faces, he could only place his hopes on Shu Yu. He said, "County Princess, I didn't do it. The hoe is mine, but I didn't kill anyone. I'm innocent..."
He was so flustered that he couldn't believe how his perfectly ordinary missing hoe had become a murder weapon, and he himself had become a suspect.
...
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Chapter 2068: Shifting Blame onto Ruan Jinqian
As soon as Shu Yu spoke, all the villagers turned their heads to look at her. Perhaps it was because she had been friendly and approachable all day, treating everyone who wanted to grow sunflowers with kindness.
So now, when she stepped forward, the villagers immediately approached her and said, "County Princess, you must help us! Our villagers couldn't have committed murder. Please speak for us in front of the county lord and clear...
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Chapter 2067: Instigation
Ruan Hai had calmed down by now. He got down from his eldest son's back and said to the two constables, "I am the village chief of Ruan Village. Since we found a corpse in our village, it's only right for me, as the village chief, to go and take a look."
The two constables looked towards Shu Yu, and she nodded, saying, "Let the village chief and me go up. Perhaps he knows something."
The constables then stepped aside to let them in.
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Chapter 2066: A Startled Village chief Ruan
Ruan Chengqian's words hit like a bolt from the blue, shocking everyone present.
Ruan Hai's face turned pale instantly. He gripped his eldest son's hand tightly, his eyes wide open.
Constable Jiang, who was about to leave, suddenly turned to Ruan Chengqian and asked, "What did you just say?"
"Sir, I was on the mountain hunting for prey a while ago. I chased a wild rabbit and got off track. That's when I saw a buried corp...
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Chapter 2065: Over Twenty Constables Arrive
After half an hour passed, a carriage reappeared at the village entrance.
Ying Xi, driving the carriage, arrived directly at Ruan Hai's doorstep. Some keen-eyed villagers exclaimed, "She's here, she's here! County Princess, your maid has returned!"
Shu Yu raised an eyebrow and greeted her, "You're back rather quickly."
Da Niu got out of the carriage, and Ruan Dalai, who came along to assist Da Niu, followed suit.
"...
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Chapter 2064: The Stubborn Woman, Shu Yu
Shu Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry, we've found the body; that's the most significant evidence. The officials at the yamen are no pushovers. Even without us, they would have found the murderer soon enough."
Furthermore, considering Ruan Kewei's courage, a little pressure might make him confess on his own.
Ying Xi quickly finished her meal, took a short rest, then got up and prepared to leave.
Shu Yu whisper...
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Chapter 2063: Asking to Secretly Bring People Over
Shu Yu spoke, then turned to Ying Xi and said, "In a while, you'll take the carriage to the village and bring over Big Brother. Let him check the land here. Also, bring the seeds and the contracts with you. If we can get everything done at once, it will save me another trip."
"Understood," Ying Xi nodded in agreement.
The others breathed a sigh of relief. If they had the seeds and contracts, and the land was suitable,...
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Chapter 2062: Let My Brother Come Over
Shu Yu didn't commit to anything but just smiled.
It seemed that the ancestors of Ruan Hai were quite greedy. She had heard Ruan Chengqian mention that most of the residents in Ruan Family Village were surnamed Ruan, so the village head had always been someone from their family. In the last three generations, it had been passed down within their family.
This explained why Ruan Hai's family was so wealthy. If not for the fact that the...
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Chapter 2061: Your Home Seems Quite Luxurious
The first person spoke, and then the second and third followed. Several others came forward one after another to inquire.
Shu Yu thoughtfully considered the situation, while Ruan Hai's eyelids twitched vigorously as he scolded the crowd, "What are you arguing about? County Princess has been busy for two days and is exhausted. How can you disturb her?"
Well, were they really embarrassed? When it came to their interests, the vil...
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Chapter 2060: Ruan's Mother's burial
The timing was just right when Shu Yu arrived; it was almost six o'clock.
Everyone who was supposed to attend Ruan's mother's burial had already gathered, and Shu Yu was the last to arrive, but no one dared to blame her.
In fact, before her arrival, Ruan's brothers had secretly hoped she would oversleep and not show up at all.
Ruan's brothers and their wives wore mourning attire, and Shu Yu watched them silently. She wasn't rea...
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Chapter 2059: I'll Delay Ruan Hai
With Shu Yu's assurance, Lou Shi's eyes welled up slightly as she nodded in response.
Soon after, she watched as Shu Yu and the others left the room. However, when they were about to leave the courtyard, she hurriedly whispered, "If there's anything else you need help with, County Princess, feel free to ask."
"I understand," Shu Yu replied.
Shu Yu, Ruan Chengqian, and Ying Xi quickly arrived at the field near the mountain at the ba...
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Chapter 2058: Hold On a Little Longer
Lou Shi's mention of the strange occurrence wasn't about having fewer hoes at home, as Shu Yu had speculated. Instead, it was something else entirely.
"On the morning after that incident, Ruan Jinqian from the village entrance came to our house, looking for my father-in-law to mediate. He said the hoe had been stolen and wanted my father-in-law's help in recovering it."
A hoe was a valuable iron farming tool. While it might not compar...
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Chapter 2057: Shu Yu's Guidance
According to Ruan Chengqian, Cao Jiang was similar to Ruan Kewei in terms of being unruly. However, he didn't have Ruan Kewei's privileged background. Cao Jiang's family had given up on him, even considering severing ties with him. Despite this, Cao Jiang didn't care. He would occasionally go out to drink, gamble, and when he ran out of money, he'd steal from his parents. If there was nothing left to steal, he would cause trouble for others.
He of...
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Chapter 2056: Who Is the Victim
Lou Shi suspected that Ruan Kewei had committed murder, and this thought grew uncontrollably within her, overwhelming her. She began to recall Ruan Kewei's recent behavior. The most unusual thing about him was that he had been staying at home obediently during this period until he went out just two days ago. Why did he suddenly stop going out to meet friends? What had he done before that?
Lou Shi thought and remembered that a few weeks ago, in the...
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Chapter 2055: I Can Even Kill and Bury a Body
When this topic came up, Ruan Kewei was still somewhat disgruntled and complained about his father.
"He was just too nervous; the County Princess was only here to see off that Ruan old lady. What does it have to do with our family? I haven't had a chance to hang out with my friends for a long time, and finally, we can have a drink together, but I can't even enjoy it properly."
Speaking of which, Lou Shi found it strange th...
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Chapter 2054: Sweetness Erases Sorrows
Upon hearing this, Shu Yu and her companions were taken aback.
Ruan Chengqian asked in disbelief, "So, you deliberately let him drink alcohol and hit you to try and extract information from Ruan Kewei? That's too foolish. Why would you resort to self-harm like that?"
Lou Shi whispered, "I couldn't think of any other way in the short term, and after being beaten, I could immediately run back to my mother's house without arousing their...
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