He raised his head and glanced at Xiaoman's brother and sister-in-law. The man's brows furrowed slightly.
Xiaoman's brother and sister-in-law used to be polite to other villagers in the village, but since Xiaoman was about to marry into the Wang family, the couple gradually became more aggressive, and everyone looked dissatisfied.
Especially when hosting this banquet, it felt like letting the villagers do what they wanted.
If it weren't for Xiaoman's popularity in the village, he would never come to help again.
After walking a few steps, the man accidentally saw a figure silently chopping firewood at the corner of the yard, and couldn't help but stop.
"Xiaodong, we have enough firewood! Why don't you take a break?"
"Uncle Liu, it's okay!"
The figure chopping firewood did not stop.
"Hey, Xiaodong, why are you doing this?"
The man sighed.
In fact, everyone in the village knew about Lin Dong and Xiaoman. They originally thought that the two of them would get together naturally in two or three years. Who would have thought... The powerful Second Young Master Wang would show up along the way.
.
For a few days, Lin Dong kept busy in the yard, only occasionally taking a look at Xiaoman's "boudoir" when he stopped.
Everyone in the village, old and young, saw Lin Dong in such pain and felt very sorry for him.
But there is nothing they can do about this kind of thing,
The Wang family is simply not someone ordinary people like them can afford to offend.
"Uncle Liu, I'm really fine!"
Lin Dong wiped the cold sweat on his forehead and showed a forced smile.
Although I feel panic now, every time I think of the words of my master and grandpa sun, a glimmer of hope ignites in my heart.
He believed that his master would be able to help him and Xiaoman resolve this matter.
"Poor boy, you have to be self-aware. You will be nothing when the Wang family arrives tomorrow. You'd better not have any other ideas, lest you offend the Wang family and you, the boy, can't eat and walk around."
However, just when the man surnamed Liu wanted to continue to say something, the strange voice of Xiaoman's sister-in-law came from behind.
"I....."
Raising his head, Lin Dong stopped talking.
Although I felt very depressed, I didn't say anything else.
Over the past few days, he has become accustomed to Xiaoman's brother and sister-in-law's attitude towards him. Once he breaks out, Xiaoman will be wronged again, which is the last thing he wants to see.
"Sister-in-law, why are you doing this? Xiaodong doesn't even..."
The man couldn't stand it and said.
"Liu Dage, you are busy with your business, don't mind your own business."
Sister-in-law Xiaoman's face turned cold.
"you......"
"Sister-in-law Man.... Someone from the Wang family has arrived at the entrance of the courtyard. Please go and pick her up quickly."
Coincidentally, at this time, there was another sound coming from the distance.
"Is there someone from the Wang family? Humph, you'd better not have any bad intentions."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoman's wife didn't care to ridicule Lin Dong anymore and immediately turned around and walked quickly to the door of the small courtyard.
When she came to the gate, many people from the village had gathered around, and Brother Xiaoman was standing in front of the Wang family's housekeeper with a flattering look on his face.
"Uncle Steward, I don't know why you came late at night..."
Pulling away the crowd, Xiao Man's wife came over and said with a smile.
Her sister-in-law has always made the final decision in Xiaoman's family, and she basically arranged Xiaoman's marriage this time.
"Sister-in-law, there is something I need to inform you about."
The housekeeper looked around the small courtyard, then looked at the plainly dressed villagers and couldn't help but frown.
"You said..."
Sister-in-law Xiaoman said hurriedly.
"In the procession to welcome the bride tomorrow, in addition to my second son, the magistrate of Jianping County, Mr. Jia, my eldest son, Mr. Luo, the governor of Xiangyang, will also come to your courtyard in person. You and others need to be prepared for the reception in advance. It is best to prepare
The courtyard should be kept clean and tidy, and the people who come to help should wear their best clothes.
By the way, we have to prepare a table for the banquet all night long."
The housekeeper glanced at Mrs. Man and spoke proudly.
"Ah? The county magistrate...the governor...the governor is coming too?"
As soon as this statement came out, the scene became quiet but soon became noisy again.
"The Wang family only has a concubine, but even the governor wants to come to our Xiaolin Village to welcome his bride. The Wang family's terrain is too big!"
"Who says it's not?"
"Awesome, really awesome!"
The folks in Xiaolin Village are all ordinary people. The biggest official they see on weekdays is the local police chief. The county magistrate has not seen him a few times, let alone the high-ranking Governor of Xiangyang. How can he not be surprised?
"Your Majesty the Governor..."
Brother Xiaoman and Sister-in-law Xiaoman were completely stunned.
"That's right, everything is for my eldest son's sake, so the governor has temporarily decided to go to Xiaolin Village to welcome the bride in person. You must be fully prepared. If you dare to neglect the governor and my eldest son, you will be punished.
"
The butler raised his head.
"Don't worry, Mr. Steward, we will find a way to prepare a banquet and we will never neglect you sirs."
After coming back to her senses, Sister-in-law Xiaoman was nervous and excited at the same time. Even her voice was trembling when she spoke.
The more powerful the Wang family is, the better for them.
From now on, their family will be the king of Xiaolin Village. Who else dares to offend them?
"Well, then you should prepare quickly!"
"Yes! Yes!"
Different from the excitement of Xiaoman's brother and sister-in-law, Lin Dong's face in the distance became darker and darker.
"The Governor of Xiangyang is coming...what should we do...Although Master said it can be solved, the Governor of Xiangyang is coming this time. Master is afraid..."
It's not that he has no confidence in his master, but that the official who comes here is too big.
a long time,
Lin Dong's dim eyes gradually became firm,
"That's all...that's all...even if Master can't solve this matter, I can't let Xiaoman get hurt at all, even if it means death!"
make a fist,
Lin Dong chopped firewood again!
Bang! Bang!
Firewood debris burst out, and the sound echoed through the small courtyard, which seemed empty and uneasy.
...
Ruyang, Imperial Study Room,
Although it was past midnight, Li Mo did not rest. Instead, he sat behind the dragon case and rubbed his brows.
After a long time, he slowly raised his head and looked at Sun Simiao opposite,
"Sir, this is what happened. What do you think we should do now?"
Just now, Li Mo told Sun Simiao everything he had sorted out, including how he was mistaken for Mu Han, a disciple of Yaogu, and even Gu Xixue.
"Your Majesty is actually a victim, so why should you blame yourself? In my opinion, when our Dragon Kingdom's strength increases, we will go to Yunmeng Mountain to ask for an explanation. As for Yaogu Muhan's identity?
Your Majesty just disguised himself under a pseudonym, and those Hidden Sect disciples mistook his identity, so why is Your Majesty so wrong?"
Sun Simiao shook his head,
"Furthermore, leaving aside His Majesty's affairs and not talking about the affairs in front of Ruyang Pass, and if I expose my identity, I am destined to be unable to be on good terms with the two sects of Yunmeng Mountain and Yao Valley."
"Sir, what I hesitate about is Gu Xixue! After all...if a woman loses her innocence and no one acknowledges it, her life will be ruined."
Li Mo leaned on the dragon chair, looking a little confused.
