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 root, so why be too hasty in fighting each other?
Qi Yu still 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 descended from the same ancestors, 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?
There was also Mrs. Bao. She smiled sideways and said, "Hey, look, asking your family for something is just like asking the Buddha. Why? Are you putting on airs?"
Liu Quan snorted: "Do you call this asking for help? Your waist is straighter than that bamboo pole! I 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."
Afterwards, Qi Qiuchuan directly explained his intention, without any concealment.
"Oh, I know about this. I will go in and deliver a meal to 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 you are, do you still think about your ancestors in your heart?"
"Third brother has done such an unscrupulous thing to dishonor 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: "Uncle also knows that he is blaming the third child for this, but who said we are a family? You should help me."
A family? A family pulling up wheat seedlings in my house?
Qi Yu couldn't help but laugh: "The rats, the rats, can't eat my wheat! Now there is no harvest in my land, and I have to rely on some people's gifts!"
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 can't do it unless you don't do it yourself. My uncle is a sensible person and a smart person, so I need to explain more.
?"
Now that the words have reached this point, it is no different than breaking up.
Qi Qiuchuan saw that talking more was useless, 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!
The sins committed by God can be forgiven, but the sins 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 better 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 her brother was out of danger, Liu Quan finally breathed a sigh of relief. As for 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 a loss of wealth and avoidance of 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 then. 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 fields 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 are right! A scourge like him should be wiped out with one blow, so that he will not 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 next few days, things were turbulent in Lanshan County, and some shocking news came 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. The situation that had just stabilized was once again
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 had all been brought to trial. After the trial, the government office decided to convict them on the spot - beheaded!
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 don't you just give people up to Huo Huo?
A great scholar couldn't help but sigh: Wow! 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 about 70% to 80%. He estimated that the people from the capital were about to arrive, and it would be too late if he didn't wipe his butt clean. However, he always felt in his heart that it would be too easy for the Emperor Worshiping Sect to be destroyed, a little too easy.
Not quite normal.
Regarding the beheading of prisoners, the government explained that special methods should be 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 with their feet and dropped their knives, splattering blood on the spot.
After Liu Jincheng heard about this, he subconsciously touched his neck, and then he 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 need to do.
During this period, uncle Tuesday would ask someone to deliver some food every now and then, which was enough to eat.
Don’t panic when you have enough food.
Qi Yu resumed his daily rhythm of life, reading, eating and sleeping, and lived an ordinary but fulfilling life.
Ms. Zhou was the busiest. She was the first to get up every day. After cooking the anti-fetal medicine for her daughter-in-law, she went to pray to Buddha. Since she had this belief, her temperament has become more and more tolerant.
Liu Quan's physique is a bit special. She has never had severe pregnancy reactions, and she has no dietary restrictions. Her face has turned rosy.
While chatting, Qi Yu accidentally let something slip and revealed the story of 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. I feel awkward hearing it." 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?"
"He really has to say that?" Liu Quan asked curiously.
"Well, according to Jincheng, he should be resentful of 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. Let's live our own lives properly." After thinking about it, he added: "By the way, why did Jincheng get together with him?"
Qi Yu said with a smile: "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 called 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, wouldn't our family and him become related? No, this is absolutely not allowed!"
"You haven't even written your horoscope yet!"
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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, 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, and they 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 considered as things that have been passed down to the world. Now these paintings are the real display of the works. I don’t know what the effect will be?
After the painting was finished, Qi Yu found Li Zheng and asked him to take him to the county government office.