This was well spoken, Lian Manman and Wu Lang exchanged a glance, feeling very satisfied with Lian Shouxin’s remarks. Even if they themselves were speaking at this moment, it would be just like this.

In essence, Lian Shouxin is a very "upright" person.

The Lu brothers and the Wu Family, upon hearing Lian Shouxin speak this way, had a change in their gaze towards him.

"What exactly is the situation over there right now?" Lian Shouxin asked the Lu brothers.

The Lu brothers exchanged a glance.

The reason their caravan people were left unattended after being imprisoned was because, right after they were jailed, Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi also committed an offense and were jailed. The Magistrate of Hejian Prefecture personally went to Taicang County to interrogate the case. The reason they could get out of jail was because the Magistrate had largely settled the wheat seed case. Of course, thanks to the owner of the shop that gave them the wheat seeds who helped them smooth things over internally and externally.

The owner was very grateful that the Lu brothers did not expose him, believing he had not misjudged them, and finding them loyal. Otherwise, he would not have been spared a few days of imprisonment.

After they got out of prison, they only heard that the family of the County Magistrate, regardless of male, female, young, or old, were all detained, waiting to be sentenced, and could never rise again. Because of the delay during the journey, worrying about their family, they did not linger and set off back to Thirty Mile Camp.

"We got out of jail and dared not stay in Taicang for long, so we came back," Lu Bingwu said, "... They aroused public fury, and we couldn’t gather much information. When we left Taicang, all we knew was that the Magistrate of Hejian Prefecture came personally to Taicang for the case, which hasn’t been decided yet."

"We hurried back, fearing the family would worry. Also, to send an early message to Aunt and Uncle," Lu Bingwu said. He referred to Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang from Lady Zhang’s side. "... Also so Aunt and Uncle could prepare, so the matters in Taicang wouldn’t implicate them."

The Wu Family nodded along.

They came hastily to tell Lian Manman’s family this news, worrying that Lian Manman’s family might get implicated by the matters in Taicang.

Lian Shouxin worried about Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou, his filial piety was touching. But reasoning dictates that their family’s immediate concern was whether they could be preserved.

"Breaking a family, Magistrate; exterminating a clan, Magistrate of the prefecture." Even an illiterate commoner understands this saying.

Wu Lang frowned at the notice, Lian Manman broke out in cold sweat, both because of this. No matter the Prefecture, or family division, if the Government Office wants to trouble you, even if you’re not convicted, you can’t stand the ordeal. Losing money to avoid disaster counts as a lucky outcome.

Lian Manman glanced at Xiao Qi, who was sitting between Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang.

Having seen Lian Manman’s glances, Xiao Qi sniffed and leaned closer into Lian Shouxin’s embrace, reaching out to grab Lady Zhang’s clothes.

Noticing Xiao Qi’s movements, Lady Zhang and Lian Shouxin lowered their heads to look at him.

Xiao Qi’s big eyes blinking as he looked at Lian Shouxin, then at Lady Zhang, sniffing again, and his eyes began to glisten with moisture.

Without saying, the youngest was frightened, seeking protection from his parents.

"We have the imperial archway, we’ve never done anything guilty, we aren’t afraid," Lian Shouxin said, patting Xiao Qi’s head.

Lady Zhang shuddered, her eyes reddened, she pulled out a handkerchief from her embrace, wiped the tear marks from the corner of her eyes, glared fiercely at Lian Shouxin, and turned her gaze away.

Lian Shouxin’s face whitened again. He knew that Lady Zhang was blaming him.

"Wu Lang, Manman, what should we do about this matter?" Lady Zhang asked Wu Lang and Lian Manman.

"This matter could be big or small, anything could happen. Fortunately, these brothers hurried back to bring us the message, allowing us to prepare in advance. I, Lian Jihong, remember this favor.... Regarding this matter, we need to first discuss a plan..." Wu Lang said.

Everyone nodded, discussed for a while, set down a plan, and then dispersed.

The Lu and Wu families, having broad social networks, would return to town, and if there were any news, would promptly inform them. As for Lian Manman’s family, Lian Shouxin is responsible for home matters, also continuing to lead the people in harvesting, ensuring grain is stored, and quickly planting winter wheat. After all, regardless of anything happening, life must go on.

As for handling outside matters, protecting the family’s life, property, and reputation, that was entirely entrusted to Wu Lang. Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang just had to manage home and field tasks well, not adding extra burdens on Wu Lang.

Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang had no objections to this.

Regarding Taicang, the whole family was anxious and concerned, but the journey had to proceed step by step. Lian Shouxin also understood this reasoning.

While Wu Lang was about to lead people to the county, news came from the County Yamen.

Zhao Wencai and his son confessed, someone in the County Yamen copied Zhao Wencai’s confession, and with Wu Jiaxing leading the way, delivered it to Wu Lang.

In his confession, Zhao Wencai claimed that the profits from selling wheat seeds were largely taken by Lian Shouyi, leaving him with only a few pitiful errands money. This matter was entirely under Lian Shouyi’s command and coercion. He believed himself innocent and was willing to be a witness against Lian Shouyi, hoping for leniency from the County Yamen.

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