Chapter 585: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 585: Approaching Storm (3)
The lead officer didn't expect someone as young as Mo Yan to be so adept at handling situations. Considering how much respect Master Han seemed to have for her family, he wasn't surprised. However, he was hesitant to accept the pouch of money she offered, saying, "This is our duty, Miss. There's no need for this."
Mo Yan insisted, and after some persuasion, the officer reluctantly accepted the pouch.
As they walked towards the front yard, Mo Yan casually remarked, "I did mention earlier that there were no beasts in our home, but Wang Dali falsely accused me. Not only did he slander me, but he also tried to stir up trouble. It's truly despicable."
The lead officer's eyelid twitched as he cautiously suggested, "If you wish to pursue this, we can take Wang Dali back to the yamen and detain him for a few days as a lesson."
Mo Yan's eyes lit up, then she hesitated, "Wouldn't that be difficult for you, sir? After all, Wang Dali only slandered me, and though you made the trip here for nothing, his family might protest if he ends up in jail."
The lead officer scoffed, "Just the fact that he falsely reported an incident is enough to put him in jail for a year or two. Moreover, he slandered your reputation. If you bring this to the yamen, he'd be lucky to get away with just ten lashes. There's no need for you to worry."
Mo Yan smiled, a cold glint in her eyes, "Then let him be detained for a while. Such a dishonest person, who even dares to deceive officials, deserves to learn a hard lesson. Maybe it will make him turn over a new leaf and embrace goodness. It could be a blessing in disguise for him!"
She was never one to repay kindness with enmity. If someone didn't provoke her and sought her help in times of need, she was always willing to assist. However, for someone as greedy and narrow-minded as Wang Dali, a harsh lesson was necessary to show him who not to mess with. Otherwise, he'd keep causing trouble.
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The lead officer wiped the sweat from his forehead and nodded, "As you wish, Miss."
With a few words, Wang Dali's fate was sealed. When the officials stated his crimes and chained him with the iron chains meant for the beast, Wang Dali couldn't believe his ears. He struggled desperately, claiming the officials had made a mistake and that he deserved a reward for his report, not punishment.
The officials, however, were simply following orders and had no interest in the nuances of the situation. It didn't matter if Wang Dali was innocent; if someone more powerful had decided to target him, he had no choice but to comply.
Despite his struggles and curses, Wang Dali couldn't resist the officials and was swiftly dragged out of the Mo family's courtyard.
Everyone present was delighted to see the troublemaker receive his due punishment, and the news quickly spread. Wang Dali's attempt to frame the Mo family backfired spectacularly, landing him in jail instead. His crimes were real, and even his family, upon learning why he was arrested, didn't dare to protest or go to the yamen, fearing they might get themselves into trouble.
It turned out that Wang Dali had learned about the Golden Beast's arrival at the Mo family from his family members, who played a significant role in spreading the information.
With the troublesome matter resolved and the scheming individual punished, Mo Yan felt much lighter despite her father's injury. She spent her days caring for her father and, when she had time, took Liu Tinglan and her younger siblings into the mountains to gather wild fruits.
This was the season for harvesting, and the wild fruits hung heavily on the branches, their bright red and golden hues incredibly tempting. With just a little effort, they filled several baskets. After a week or so, they had stored up half a cellar's worth, amounting to roughly a thousand jin.
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