Transmigrated as a Stepmother: Time to Bring the Family to Prosper!-Chapter 421: Can’t Risk My Life

After having lunch at Qin Yao’s house, Qin Yao led Song Zhang to the village chief’s house to prepare to see the abandoned houses in the village.

Unexpectedly, the village chief was ill. The weather had been fluctuating between hot and cold in recent days, and the elderly chief had accidentally caught a cold and was bedridden.

Song Zhang came quietly, and the chief, who was inside, did not know who had come. He only told Qin Yao to feel free to take the visitor to look around, and to let him know once they got back.

Qin Yao could handle these abandoned houses in the village herself, as it was an idea she originally came up with.

Thus, Qin Yao had no choice but to take Song Zhang to choose a house.

He was straight to the point, asking to see the one closest to the Lotus Courtyard.

"That’s easy, how about this one then." Qin Yao pointed to the weed-covered low hill beneath her feet, smiling as she spoke.

Song Zhang looked around. There were no traces of ruins and wondered, "Is this an abandoned house?"

"Of course it is!" Qin Yao kicked aside the weeds with her foot and tapped on the yellowish hard soil beneath, "This is the house foundation, it’s just been left unoccupied for too long. The original construction was very simple, and after many years, it collapsed."

"You, an official who usually stays in the city, probably rarely sees such earthen houses, understandable."

Song Zhang was momentarily at a loss for words, but considering that the place was directly facing the Lotus Courtyard, and it was getting late, requiring a return to the city; he reluctantly nodded, "Then this will be the one."

"Alright." Qin Yao agreed readily and asked when he planned to start construction. It was better to build the house sooner. In summer, the village was breezy, with babbling brooks, perfect for avoiding the heat.

Hearing her urging, Song Zhang could only smile wryly, replying, "As soon as possible."

Qin Yao also laughed, "Bring your wife along when you come."

"Certainly, certainly." Song Zhang replied, secretly wiping his sweat.

Finally reaching Qin Yao’s doorstep, she didn’t delay by inviting him inside again. She grabbed the horse and immediately escorted Song Zhang back to the city.

Before leaving, she asked if Ah Wang’s family needed anything and also took on the task of buying soy sauce.

The three of them galloped the entire way, reaching Kaiyang County city in less than an hour.

Under the city gate, Qin Yao and Song Zhang, chatting and laughing, led their horses into the city. The gate guards seeing the County Magistrate, hurriedly saluted.

Almost all county officers were familiar with Qin Yao, and had heard many stories about her. They were surprised to see her with the County Magistrate discussing building a summer retreat in Liu Family Village.

The news of the two walking together quickly spread throughout the county town.

Regardless of whether they had seen them or not, people spoke with conviction, discussing how the County Magistrate personally went to Liu Family Village to find Qin Yao, and how Qin Yao personally escorted the County Magistrate to her doorstep and went inside for a cup of tea before coming out, appearing very close.

Had it been any other woman, rumors about the County Magistrate’s romantic affairs would have been rampant by now.

But it’s Qin Yao; just hearing her name, people couldn’t associate beauty or allure with her at all.

For one, her fierce reputation preceded her, making men only fear her upon sight.

Secondly, the entire county knew she had an exceptionally handsome husband at home, so ordinary people had no chance in her eyes.

So, with the County Magistrate walking closely with her, the situation became quite intriguing.

Wang Mawu was having a good time in Beauty Pan’s brothel when Beauty Pan kicked open the door and rushed in, dragging her girl away, shutting the door, and tossing Wang Mawu his clothes.

Beauty Pan discontentedly said, "Get dressed right now. There’s chaos outside, and you’re still here seducing my girl!"

Wang Mawu was almost scared to death by this crazy woman, and he wasn’t wearing anything!

Unlike Beauty Pan, who’s seen it all, Wang Mawu quickly covered himself with clothes, hiding behind a screen to dress, asking as he dressed:

"What’s the chaos? Who seduced your girl? Clearly, your girls have big ambitions, taking advantage of me when I wasn’t prepared, and came over themselves."

Beauty Pan spat at him, "Shameless, you can even lie about such obvious things, aren’t you afraid of being cut out of your tongue!"

But now was not the time for petty arguments with him. Beauty Pan plopped down beside the octagonal table in front of the screen, sighing: 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"Do you know what big event just happened in the city?"

"What big event could scare you like this, did someone file a complaint against you with the government?"

Wang Mawu, dressed neatly, came out from behind the screen, sat across from Beauty Pan, and poured himself a cup of tea to calm down.

Beauty Pan sneered and deliberately raised her voice, saying, "The Evil Ghost Lady you fear the most just walked into town laughing and talking with County Magistrate Song, and only came out of the County Magistrate’s house after a cup of tea."

As expected, as soon as she finished speaking, Wang Mawu sprayed his mouthful of hot tea out with a "poof". Luckily she was prepared, covering her face with a handkerchief and turning to the side to avoid.

Beauty Pan snickered, "Oh, by the way, Little Ju who went to open the door said she saw that Evil Ghost Lady standing downstairs for a while, and after seeing someone open the door, left with a jar of soy sauce. What do you make of this? They are obviously coming for us!"

Wang Mawu wiped the tea from his mouth with his sleeve, his hands trembling more as he did.

Beauty Pan clicked her tongue twice, "Look at you, just hearing her name frightens you like this. If she and County Magistrate Song really intend to deal with us, what can I count on you for, to wet your pants upon seeing her?"

Wang Mawu glared at her, "What do you know, you haven’t experienced it firsthand!"

"Growl at me all you want, if you’re so brave, go find out what those two are up to!" Beauty Pan urged excitedly.

Wang Mawu raised his hand, gesturing for her to let him take a breather, deep breathing for a while until his trembling hand slightly steadied again.

"I’ll go back and have a look first." Wang Mawu stood up to leave.

Beauty Pan grabbed his clothes, "What are you going back for, don’t tell me you’re scared?"

Wang Mawu shook off her hand, showing unusual seriousness, "I’m going to close the gambling house for a few days, stay in the countryside until things calm down."

He then advised Beauty Pan, "I suggest you take a break too, lest disaster strikes!"

Since ancient times, there has been a consensus among the people, that citizens cannot fight against officials.

Because they simply can’t win.

And now, Song Zhang had clearly set his sights on the two of them, even bringing in Qin Yao for support. If they didn’t keep a low profile, they would become the next Jin Chan Chu.

Wang Mawu had already made up his mind. No matter what Song Zhang and Qin Yao intended to do, he would just hide, so they couldn’t catch him.

As long as the green hills last, there will be wood for burning. Money can wait temporarily, but life cannot!

As for those behind the scenes who only take money and don’t do anything, even pointing fingers at him, by then they probably couldn’t even protect themselves, let alone worry about him?