Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1597 - 1586: Honest Fool

"Is Ye Qiu really okay? How did he become a Great General in just two years?" Niu Xue Mei kept asking on the way, wishing to quell all her doubts, "Why hasn’t there been any news from him?"

Wang Yong patiently explained, "The Great General is really fine. As for how he established such military achievements in just two years, it’s of course because he is brave and fearless, and has foresight that seems almost divine. Aunt, you don’t know that people from Xin Country are now terrified just hearing the Great General’s name. As for why there hasn’t been any news, it’s firstly because the General has been busy with battles, and secondly, he feared that spies from Xin Country would learn your whereabouts and put you all in danger. Now that the war has slightly eased, the General sent us over."

Upon hearing this, Niu Xue Mei finally felt relieved. It turned out that her husband not only was safe but had also achieved such greatness. Though it was hard to believe, with Wang Yong standing right there, carrying a token of imperial authorization, she had no choice but to trust him.

Looking at the anxious government officials and Qian Family, she thought to herself, this must be what they call when one person gains power, even their dogs and chickens rise to heaven!

She then glanced at Old Lady Wang and Ye Chun’s gloomy faces, letting out a long breath, as there seemed to be no one left who could threaten her and her daughter. Surely, her mother-in-law and Ye Chun must regret it now! They had bullied her family again and again, and this time, they even dared to sell her daughter. If Wang Yong hadn’t arrived in time, there would truly be nothing left but regret.

Heh, do they think they can still use Ye Qiu’s influence after doing this? How naive, repaying grievances with kindness, how would one then repay kindness? Niu Xue Mei realized that after being disappointed repeatedly, and bullied time and again, she felt no family love for the Ye Family, especially towards Ye Qiu.

Her husband cherished their two daughters even more than her, so if her mother-in-law and Ye Chun dared to lay a hand on Cong Ying and Cong Zi, they’d better prepare for retribution.

Unintentionally, Ye Chun’s eyes met with Niu Xue Mei’s, and upon seeing Niu Xue Mei’s mocking, resentful expression, Ye Chun shivered violently, staggering with his crippled leg.

"Mother, is Ye Qiu really the General that the storytellers talk about?" He quivered as he asked.

Old Lady Wang looked grave, "It should be correct."

"Then what do we do now?" Ye Chun said in panic, "We almost sold his daughter. Ye Qiu won’t let it go easily."

"What are you panicking for?" Old Lady Wang scolded him, "Ye Qiu is a Great General now. In the future, we’ll be nobles, even the County Magistrate will have to flatter us."

"Nobles? I’m afraid the third son will retaliate against me."

"He won’t." Old Lady Wang assured, "Now that he holds official status, what does he care about the most? Reputation. For the sake of his reputation, he wouldn’t risk turning against us."

"Really?" Ye Chun was somewhat doubtful, especially with Niu Xue Mei’s mocking glare still lingering in his mind.

"Of course it’s true, just wait patiently. Maybe you’ll even get an official position. Then I’ll be an old Marquis, and our family can live in a large compound in the capital."

Ye Chun was stunned by his mother’s words, "I can be an official too?"

"If even that youngster Wang Yong can do it, then why can’t you, the third son’s direct elder brother? Not just you, the Fourth, and even your sons can effortlessly rise in the officialdom."

Ye Chun burst into laughter, "Mother, you even know the term ’rise swiftly in the officialdom’!"

The soldiers assigned to guard them were stunned upon hearing their conversation. Was this the esteemed mother and brother of the heroic and wise Great General? What did they take the officialdom for? Furthermore, when they first set out, the Great General had stated clearly that the only ones to be cared for were the General’s Wife, the two young ladies, and the family of the General’s second sister. The rest need not be entertained, and when necessary, forceful measures should be taken.

Back then, the soldiers wondered why the Great General instructed this way, but now they understood completely. The Great General’s family was indeed shameless; one moment, they were planning to sell the General’s daughter, and the next, they expected the General to grant them noble status and allow them to lead a life of privilege?

Not to mention that obtaining an official post wasn’t something trivial, why should the General reward those who harmed his family? It was utterly shameless!

The two soldiers, hearing their absurd talk, didn’t interrupt, knowing that later Captain Wang would make them realize how ridiculous their thoughts were.

The group headed towards the county government, with the villagers spontaneously gathering behind them. After all, these were the family members of the heroic Great General!

County Magistrate Zhu, having already received the news, hurriedly came out with his steward to greet them, bowing to the token in Wang Yong’s hand and exclaiming, "Long live!" The villagers once again knelt down in reverence.

"Please, Mr. Zhu, rise." Wang Yong said with a piercing gaze and a firm tone, "I suppose Mr. Zhu already knows why I’m here, let’s discuss it inside."

County Magistrate Zhu looked at Housekeeper Qian, who was escorted by soldiers, with a sullen face, glaring at him fiercely; this Qian Family truly knew how to cause trouble for him! Of all people to arrest, they chose the legitimate daughter of the heroic Great General? And even claimed there was an indenture for the two legitimate daughters? Nonsense! Would the heroic Great General sell his own daughters?

Although he understood there were many reasons behind it and knew the Qian Family, like him, didn’t know that the heroic Great General was from their Anquan County, troublemakers nonetheless were from the Qian Family. Moreover, using the pretext of a concubine, they even borrowed two government officials to get involved. Weren’t they putting him in a precarious position?

County Magistrate Zhu thought, no matter how much he favored his concubine, this concubine probably couldn’t stay any longer, even if the heroic Great General doesn’t pursue it now, what if he remembers someday? Wouldn’t that be his doom?

"I’ve roughly heard about the cause of the matter; it’s all a misunderstanding." County Magistrate Zhu said with a conciliatory smile, "However, mistakes were made regardless, rest assured, Captain Wang, I will ensure severe punishment."

"Don’t be so quick to decide, otherwise it might seem like the Great General is abusing his power to oppress," Wang Yong said unhurriedly, "Let’s clarify the matter properly and lay out the evidence before the citizens, so as not to have misunderstandings about the Great General, and to give the General’s family a fair outcome."

On hearing his words, sweat beaded on County Magistrate Zhu’s forehead.

The villagers, who already held Ye Qiu in high esteem, immediately responded enthusiastically upon hearing this, "Yes, let’s clarify everything, and give the Great General and his family justice."

"Yes, we should bear witness to it. The Great General endures hardship on the front lines; we must not dishearten him."

"Everyone is right; we can’t let the Great General be uneasy on the front lines."

"Lord County Magistrate, you’d better hold a court session!"

"There must be a fair and strict court session!"

Listening to the people’s clamor, County Magistrate Zhu’s face grew more anxious, dreading that one wrong move might implicate him. After all, the Qian Family had indeed bullied many under his tacit approval - he truly regretted it now!