Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside-Chapter 1087 - 1089: Government Office Notice (Part 2)

Although the Village Chief knew there was no such child in their village, he thought it was necessary to pass on the government office’s notification to avoid any future resentment.

Sure enough, when they heard about the hundred taels, the villagers again erupted.

"Oh my god, they even give a hundred taels for that ominous child, isn’t that something?"

"Helping to sweep away misfortune and they still give Silver? Is there such a good thing?"

"The government office is really kind-hearted!"

"What if they don’t return the child after taking him away?"

"It’s possible, otherwise, where would there be such a pie-in-the-sky deal."

"Exactly, this is trading a child for Silver."

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Upon hearing the doubts, the Village Chief banged his gong again, "Why are you all so excited, whether the child will be returned or not has nothing to do with you. Our village doesn’t even have such a child, even if it were a thousand taels, it wouldn’t involve you."

"Just wait at home for the government office, and don’t provoke any trouble! Don’t act like those gossip-mongers."

In fact, the Village Chief had the same doubts in his heart, but as the head of the village, he couldn’t lead everyone in spreading rumors.

Moreover, discussing government office matters, if the government office were to find out, it would be terrible.

"Alright, I’ve said all that needed to be said, everyone hurry back home."

Only then did the villagers disperse, but could such a big issue be silenced just because the Village Chief asked them not to talk?

This matter became a hot topic among the villagers during their leisure time.

Old An, who was standing there, didn’t look too good. He was very worried. What would happen if Little Liufu was taken away by the government office?

Seeing Old An lost in thought, Yang Ming reminded him, "Uncle An, let’s head back home first."

Only then did Old An come back to his senses, "Child, when did you come, did you hear everything?"

Yang Ming nodded, "Yes, I heard everything, let’s go back first."

Old An then followed Yang Ming back home, thinking that perhaps the children would have a solution, anything that needed to be discussed would have to be back home.

Regarding this matter, Yang Ming was quite surprised, as they heard nothing of this when they returned from Lin County.

This matter must have just been spread here.

Such an absurd matter must have been ordered by someone very important.

After all, only someone above could order that upright Lord County Magistrate.

Starting to search for a child with six toes only now, from this point Yang Ming deduced, they must have exhausted their options in finding that dead person, thus resorting to this approach.

Such a commotion, involving the government office, Little Liufu’s identity must not be simple.

It seems they can no longer stay at the An Family.

As Yang Ming pondered solutions while walking, he returned to the An house without realizing it.

Upon entering, seeing Old An’s unhappy face, the An family knew something bad must have happened.

An’an’s mother asked anxiously, "Old man, what’s the matter at the Village Chief’s place?"

Xiaoxiao noticed Yang Ming’s face didn’t look too good either, feeling puzzled, just waiting for Old An to respond.

Old An sighed and then told the An family about the notification issued by the Village Chief.

After hearing it, the An family fell silent. The fact that Little Liufu had six toes was known to the An family.

The implication from the government office, in fact, was not difficult to analyze, the child would likely never return once taken away.

Although six toes are considered an ominous sign, no family would want to harm their own child.

After a moment, Yang Ming was the first to speak, "Uncle An, regarding my son having six toes, I ask you all to help keep this secret. I cannot send him to the government office."