Figure it out

Author: Suisui

Figure it out

The Wang family is rarely brightly lit tonight.

Sitting on the main seat is the patriarch of the Wang family, with gray hair, slightly hunched back, and bright eyes.

The village chief sat on his left hand side, holding the cane with both hands, and his waist was straight.

Mrs. Wang stood in the middle of the hall, receiving everyone's scrutiny and dissatisfied looks. She subconsciously looked at Wang Tongsheng sitting at the end, wanting to seek shelter.

But Wang Tongsheng looked away, and the three sons behind him also looked cold. Granny Wang suddenly turned pale and felt cold in her heart.

Su Mo watched Gu Jinnian sneak behind the door and hide in the darkness, then walked in unhurriedly.

"I was just putting the child to sleep, so I came a little late. I hope the village chief and the elders can forgive me."

Su Mo was not from the Wang clan, so the clan elders smiled back without saying a word.

The village chief pointed to the empty chair with his crutch and said: "It's okay, go and sit down."

As a mistress, the treatment is naturally better than that of Mrs. Wang.

Su Mo didn't show any pretense and walked over directly to sit down.

The clan leader of the Wang family coughed lightly and glanced at everyone with a sharp gaze, saying: "It's getting late. Everyone is very tired when they come back from fishing at sea, so I won't waste time.

I think everyone knows what happened today.

For stealing, there are seven criminals, but because Wang's childbirth is a meritorious service, the crime is not serious. The special punishment is: fasting and kneeling in the ancestral hall for one month.

Wang, do you have any objections?"

The indifferent expressions on Wang Tongsheng and his three sons made her understand that no matter how the clan leader punished her today, they would not say a word of help.

She is going to live in the ancestral hall for a month. As for whether she can kneel or not, who can know if she is there?

After thinking this, Mrs. Wang felt better and knelt down: "My grandnephew knows her mistake and is willing to be punished."

The clan leader nodded with satisfaction and glanced at Su Mo.

The dim candlelight flickered. She lowered her head, and the broken hair on her forehead naturally fell down, making her expression unclear. When the candlelight fell on her body, she was very thin and frail to the naked eye.

The patriarch's eyes flashed slightly, and he couldn't help but feel a little compassion in his heart, but when he thought of the four children of the Wang family, he still hardened his heart.

"Wild beasts are rampant in the mountains. If Mr. Wang doesn't encounter that eye-catching insect, you will too.

Although Wang was at fault, Wang Yingying blocked the trouble for you.

Now that she has made her mistake, I ask her to apologize to you and give you two taels of silver as compensation, is that okay?"

Gu Jinnian, who was hiding in the dark, clenched his fists and stared at the leader of the Wang family in the head of the family.

The village chief also frowned. Two taels of silver was not a small amount, but it was worthless compared to the fact that it would cut off other people's livelihood.

It's just that he is the patriarch of the Wang family. When he meets him on weekdays, he has to call him uncle, and he helps everyone he can. In the end, it still depends on the Su family...

Su Mo still lowered his head and remained silent, his body trembling slightly, but the light in the room was too dark and no one saw him.

The clan leader was usually a man of his word. When he saw Su Mo ignoring him, the compassion in his heart suddenly disappeared. He looked at Su Mo sharply and spoke in a more serious tone.

"Ms. Su, if you are dissatisfied, just say so. What are you doing with your head down?"

Su Mo then raised her head. She pursed her lips tightly, the ends of her eyes were red, and her palm-sized face was covered with tears.

"Whatever you say is what it is.

My family is originally from a foreign country. The man and the parents-in-law are gone. We are orphans and widowed. We are helpless..."

She sobbed and raised her hand to gently wipe the corners of her eyes with her sleeve, looking pitiful.

"Although the only way to make a living is no longer available, I believe that two taels of silver can still last for a while.

When the money runs out, I will take my three children to the government office to register, and it will be possible to live on the subsidy..."

The village chief's brows gradually relaxed, and the corners of his mouth raised a slight arc. It seemed that this Su was not stupid, and the Wang family had the best face. Her move really caught people.

The elders of the Wang clan looked a little worried.

Who can receive the government subsidy?

Those are people who can't survive, so they have no choice but to register. At that time, the Yamen will arrange a job that is not tiring. After completing the work every day, they can receive five cents and one meal, which is enough to barely maintain food and clothing.

If Su was really allowed to lead the child, wouldn't it be a scandal?

"What do you mean by this?

You Gu family have lived in Luoshan Village for so long and have long been part of the village. Naturally, we elders can also rely on you.

Two taels of silver is indeed a little less, but if you use it sparingly, it is enough for a year. How can you be reduced to receiving subsidies?

Is this okay if I give you five taels of silver?"

Su Mo sat upright and was about to speak, but Mrs. Wang raised her body and shouted: "No, no, no.

I admit that this is my fault, but as the patriarch said, my family Yingying was injured because of it.

Not to mention the medicine cost, it was just over one tael of silver. Later, my hands would not be able to hold needle and thread or do heavy work.

If I have to give five taels of silver to Mrs. Su, then... then Mrs. Su will have to pay for my Yingying's medicine, and she will have to pay a sum of silver to my Yingying!"

This was really as thick-skinned as a city wall. Su Mo even laughed angrily. She raised her head, her eyes filled with water.

"Listen to this, you went up the mountain to steal the game I trapped, and you got injured. Is it wrong that I dug the trap in the mountain?

It turns out that we orphans and widowed mothers are really easy to bully. In that case, why bother to invite me over in such a pretentious manner?

The livelihood you and I have finally found is gone, so why not go to the Yamen to find out how to deal with the crime of theft..."

As she said this, she stood up and walked out as if she was being forced to do anything.

If the trouble goes to the Yamen, Mrs. Wang will inevitably be imprisoned, and the imperial examinations for the four children of the Wang family will come to an end.

According to the laws of the Great Yong Dynasty, any person who is imprisoned shall not be allowed to enter the official position by his direct blood relatives or relatives by marriage.

During the third year of Yuan Yong's reign in Luoshan Village, the Wang family had a candidate.

At that time, the Wang family was extremely prosperous. However, the following year, imperial examination fraud broke out, and that person was implicated. He was later removed from the position of judicial officer and executed.

Although the emperor was merciful and did not implicate the clan members, the Wang family was still deeply affected.

It was not until the 19th year of Yuan Yong's reign that the official corruption case of Jinzhou drought broke out, and the fraud case was also re-investigated.

The Wang family was cleared of their grievances, and the court compensated their descendants with fifty taels of silver.

In the 23rd year of Emperor Yuan Yong's reign, Wang Dafu and Wang Kuixing passed the examination, and successfully passed the Tongsheng examination. The following year, Wang Kuaishou and Wang Kuiyuan also succeeded in the Tongsheng examination, and then gradually improved...

"stop!"

The clan leader glared at Mrs. Wang angrily, then looked at Su Mo, his tone softened a lot.

"People from the countryside don't want to make trouble in the Yamen.

Wang's words have indeed passed, so if you need anything, just mention it so that we can talk about it and discuss it, don't you think so?"

Su Mo stopped and stood up straight with his slender body. There were tears in his eyes, but he looked like he had listened.

"Sure, for the sake of the clan leader, I will tell you directly."

When the patriarch met Su Mo's eyes, he felt inexplicably uneasy.

This Mrs. Su looked like a cowardly little white flower, with tears in her eyes, and her pitiful appearance was truly pitiful.

But when it comes to speaking, every sentence goes straight to their heart, killing without blood.
Chapter completed!