The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space Chapter 2449: Pleading (Part 1)

Guan Tongshi's legs buckled, and she fell to the earth along with her daughter.

"My elder sister never uses her status to oppress others. Do you believe we are still the same pitiable ones who can be bullied at will?" Erni scoffed, glancing at the Guan Family members. "Even the Magistrate shows my elder sister deference; who do you think you are?"

Village Head Yang Mancang and Lizheng Li Xin also appeared quite pale. They were just ordinary folk; how could they have witnessed such a scene? Xinxin was typically amiable, assisting everyone in prospering, and her elevated status had been overlooked by many, causing some envious individuals to lose their sense of propriety.

However, this outcome was perhaps for the best, preventing numerous people from causing trouble without understanding their limitations.

"Madam, please spare us." Though Guan Danian was trembling, he could not remain silent and promptly knelt.

Yang Ruxin's eyes narrowed slightly.

Gu Yao raised his hand, and an immense force instantly lifted Guan Danian, precluding his attempt to kneel.

"Within the village, you are regarded as an elder. To kneel before a junior like myself might invite resentment if news were to spread," Yang Ruxin stated with a sneer. "I cannot bear such a thing."

For a moment, Guan Danian was unsure how to proceed.

"Xinxin." The village head finally regained his composure and stepped forward. "Such a venomous act as poisoning is exceedingly malicious; it is not unreasonable for you to handle it as you see fit."

Li Xin also nodded in agreement. "Indeed, usually, if there's some minor disturbance, it's one thing, but harming lives in such a manner is intolerable."

"I was wrong..." Guan Qingyue was too exhausted to cry any further and, unsure of what to do, could only continue to apologize.

"Madam, I implore you, she is still young; please grant her an opportunity to change. We vow that such incidents will never occur again." Guan Tongshi, having somewhat calmed herself, tightly embraced her daughter. "Truly, please consider Qingshu's well-being, won't you?"

"Very well." Yang Ruxin contemplated for a moment before nodding.

Astonished, everyone present was taken aback.

"For the sake of our shared village roots, and considering Guan Qingyue has demonstrated remorse, I will not press further." Yang Ruxin conceded. "However, Guan Qingshu, the Jieyuan, must be present. Should Guan Qingyue repeat such malicious actions in the future, she will face punishment according to Daxuan's law."

"This..." Guan Tongshi hesitated, well aware that their son was already displeased with the family and his sister. Learning of this incident would only deepen his dissatisfaction, wouldn't it?

"Alright!" Guan Danian agreed readily. "I shall travel to the Prefectural City tomorrow to bring my son back."

Guan Qingyue was escorted away by her family. How the Guan couple chose to reprimand their daughter was their own domestic affair.

Following a night of significant commotion, Yang Ruxin slept until midday, stirring only due to hunger; otherwise, she might have slept through to evening.

Shadow Twelve, who had been observing the two individuals behaving like ruffians earlier, reported back to Gu Cheng. It turned out those two were not related to the Ma Family at all. They hailed from a neighboring town and were merely idle dandies with some financial backing, accustomed to indulging in vices such as eating, drinking, and gambling. Their visit to the village this time was for the purpose of procuring prostitutes.

As for whom they were soliciting, that was quite evident.

However, in this era, soliciting was not a criminal offense; even Brothels and Chu Pavilions operated legally and paid taxes. Nevertheless, the Ma Family's blatant solicitation within the village corrupted the local atmosphere and exerted a negative influence on the children, rendering it unacceptable.

Consequently, Gu Cheng was assigned the duty of monitoring the Ma Family. Should any similar individuals appear again, the village head and Lizheng were to be notified immediately. Such matters were to be deliberated upon and decided by the entire village collectively.