The amount of money the servants had embezzled was huge, and it was reasonable to say that they should be killed. However, according to the current laws, even if the servants had committed a crime, they could not be killed. They should inform the authorities to prevent future troubles. Of course, this was only for ordinary rich families. The gentry had a lot of privileges and had developed to the peak before the chaotic times. In addition, the laws were lax during the chaotic times, so they acted even more unscrupulously.
If Sun Lan really killed these greedy servants who betrayed their master, outsiders wouldn't come and complain about what was wrong here.
Therefore, Sun Lan subconsciously said something like beating them to death.
But when the guards were about to drag them away, he suddenly realized that something was wrong.
Grandfather was the lord's important minister, and his reputation was the most important. Even if these servants asked for it, they still had to go through the procedure.
Sun Lan remembered his grandfather saying that the lord valued the law the most, so he probably wouldn't let them do as they pleased.
If they accidentally hit the muzzle, it was hard to guarantee that they wouldn't become the target of the lord's prestige.
The other feudal vassals might give some face to the important ministers, but it was hard to say for his lord.
Although Sun Lan was young, he wasn't a hothead, so he had more considerations.
He waved his hand and said, "Tie all these people up. Kill anyone who dares to escape."
The housekeeper immediately felt that his life had turned gray. Tears and snot flowed down his face as he wailed for mercy and played the emotional card.
However, Sun Lan didn't even frown.
This made everyone realize that the Sun Lan before them was no longer the innocent boy who was so soft and cute that he would be shy when he spoke.
Although he hadn't reached the crown yet, he had a dignified manner that many adult men didn't have.
He was only worried about one thing now.
If he went to the authorities, this scandal in the family wouldn't be able to be hidden.
However —
Fortunately, he knew a few elders. If he secretly talked to them tomorrow, they should be able to settle this matter.
He couldn't blame his grandfather for not being strict and lax in governing the family and ruining the old man's reputation, right?
Because of this incident, Sun Lan's plan for the next day was completely disrupted.
After he dealt with the greedy servants, beat the servants with dirty mouths, calculated the specific amount of embezzlement by the housekeeper and others, and redid the accounts, a day had passed. The nearby neighbors were all his grandfather's colleagues. Such a big matter in the mansion couldn't be completely hidden from their eyes and ears.
Sun Lan planned to prepare some small gifts to pay a visit to the residence and build a good relationship. At the same time, she wanted them to keep this matter a secret so that no one would lose face.
It was already the third day when he finished his work.
When Sun Lan finally had some free time, she realized something that she had been wronged about.
He didn't hide the news of his return. A few of his classmates who were close to him knew about it, but Jinghui didn't come.
Could it be that Rong Li's jinx was right?
Had Jinghui forgotten about her and taken a fancy to another flirtatious guy?
Sun Lan felt uneasy, but she also knew that it was useless to hesitate. Only by taking the initiative would there be hope.
He then specially prepared a generous gift to visit Qiguan's mansion. The reason was also ready-made. He had followed the army for two years and Qiguan Rang was equivalent to half a teacher to him. Qiguan Rang had benefited him a lot. Now that he was back, no matter what, he had to take care of Qiguan Rang's wife and the others on behalf of him.
Seeing his teacher's wife, and at the same time … he could also see his childhood sweetheart whom he had been thinking about day and night.
Wonderful ~ ~ ~
Wonderful ~ ~ ~
Beautiful ~
When she arrived at Qiguan's mansion, Sun Lan keenly noticed that the atmosphere in the mansion was not quite right. She subconsciously restrained the impetuous and joy in her heart. "I haven't seen you for a few years. Auntie is more elegant than before. This is a little toy that I got by chance. I gave it to my younger brother to play with. "
Every son-in-law had to please the mother-in-law. If the father-in-law was too difficult to deal with, then he would take a roundabout way to deal with the mother-in-law.
Qiguan Rang's wife was born in the Wei family of Hejian County. She was the eldest daughter of Liu Xi's teacher, Mr. Wei Yuan.
After she married Qiguan Rang, the couple had a harmonious relationship. Even though they were not together for many years, this wife never had any complaints. Instead, she took care of the small house in good order. She was gentle and gentle. She was also very patient and loving in educating her children.
Sun Lan lost his mother at a young age. She respected this wife very much. Facing her always felt like facing her own mother.
This time, Sun Lan not only prepared a gift for the little fellow in the mansion, but he also prepared a generous gift for his future mother-in-law.
"Since you're already here, why are you giving me these empty gifts?"
Qiguan Rang's wife looked slightly haggard. Between her brows, there was still some worry that had not dissipated. However, she still cheered up and smiled at Sun Lan.
Sun Lan was suspicious.
However, he did not ask rashly.
If Qiguan Rang's wife was worried about the mansion's private affairs, Sun Lan, as an outsider, would offend her by asking.
The two chatted for a while. The content of the conversation was about how they had been all these years. Sun Lan took the opportunity to lead the topic to Qiguan Jinghui.
Qiguan Rang's wife's raised lips stiffened. Her worry deepened.
From this, it could be seen that Qiguan Rang's wife was mostly worried about Qiguan Jinghui.
Sun Lan's heart skipped a beat. His right hand on his thigh suddenly tightened. He hurriedly asked, "Could it be that something happened to Jinghui?"
Qiguan Rang's wife wanted to say something but stopped.
Sun Lan kept asking, and Qiguan Rang's wife finally told him the truth.
Qiguan Jinghui had a conflict with someone in the Academy. Her left hand was broken. The Headmaster of the Academy ordered her to reflect at home for a month.
Sun Lan's heart skipped a beat when he heard this.
Jinghui … her left hand was broken?
"Who did it?"
Sun Lan's first reaction was to bring people to fight back.
He even hit a girl. That bastard's whole family was asking for a beating, right?
Qiguan Rang's wife was choked by Sun Lan's words. Shouldn't the normal reaction be to ask about the reason for the conflict?
Listening to Sun Lan's words, he wanted to get back at her without distinguishing between right and wrong.
Qiguan Rang's wife smiled bitterly. "It's just a conflict between youngsters. Jinghui is also in the wrong. Lock her up for a month to learn a lesson."
Sun Lan was extremely worried. He couldn't sit still when he heard that her hand was broken.
Qiguan Rang's wife knew what he was thinking. She considerately gave him a way out and let Sun Lan go to the backyard to see Qiguan Jinghui.
Because of Jiang? Jiang's efforts over the years had opened up the social atmosphere. The most typical point was that there weren't as many taboos between men and women as before. If it was in the past, Sun Lan wouldn't go to the backyard to see Qiguan Jinghui, who was recuperating and being locked up.
Now it was fine. As long as it wasn't a man and a woman staying alone in a room for a long time, outsiders wouldn't say anything.
Jinghui was Qiguan Rang's eldest daughter. Naturally, there was no shortage of maids and old women serving her.
Sun Lan hurried to the courtyard where Qiguan Jinghui lived. When he got there, he saw Qiguan Jinghui in casual clothes sitting on the porch. Her left hand was hanging in front of her chest, and her right hand was rolling a book. Half of her body was leaning on the table. Her languid appearance was quite different from the one in his memory.
"Jinghui."
His voice was filled with uncontrollable joy.
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