Chapter 190: Walnuts to Nourish the Brain
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
In the Chu Village.
The entrance of Chu Qingzhi’s house was surrounded by people. The sound of a woman crying could be heard from the crowd. It was disconcerting.
“My son is paralyzed by your horse. How can he live the rest of his life? You’ve ruined my son’s life!”
“He’s a student of Yunfei School. He originally had a high chance of becoming a scholar. Now that he’s been trampled by your horse, all his life is ruined. Everything is ruined!”
“Why didn’t you tame your beast? Why did you let it come out and hurt people?”
“You have to take responsibility for what happened today. Otherwise, I’ll leave my son in your house!”
Chu Xuyuan interrupted the woman excitedly. “How thick-skinned are you to say that your son can be a scholar? He’s a horse thief!”
“If he didn’t steal my horse, would my horse step on him? You’re really too unreasonable!!”
“Auntie, let me tell you, we won’t take responsibility. He brought this upon himself!!”
When the woman heard this, she sat on the ground and slapped her thigh while crying. She looked like a shrew. “What evidence do you have to say that my son is a horse stealer? Who saw it?”
Chu Xuyuan said firmly, “Many people saw it at that time. We won’t let you cause trouble here. No matter what you say today, we won’t take responsibility.”
The woman threatened, “You have no evidence. There were so many people. My son would be stupid to steal it. You’re the ones framing my son. If you continue to do this, 1’11 report you to the authorities and let your entire family go to jail!”
Chu Xuyuan did not show any weakness. “Then go. Why did you come to my house to kick up a fuss?”
The woman pointed at Chu Xuyuan fiercely. “Don’t provoke me. Do you think that I don’t dare to go?”
Chu Xuyuan was not afraid at all. They were in the right. “Then go. What are you waiting for?”
Seeing that the Chu family did not back down, the woman was furious. “You, you’re going too far!”
Chu Xuyuan was firm. “You can cry and howl however you want. You’re the horse stealer. You’re the ones in the wrong in the first place!”
A clear young man’s voice came from outside the crowd. Chu Xujin asked, “What happened?”
Everyone turned around and saw that Chu Qingzhi and the rest had returned. They hurriedly made way for them.
Chu Qingzhi looked over. A woman in mid-grade clothes was sitting on the ground. Beside her was a paralyzed young man lying on the ground with his eyes closed. Beside him stood a middle-aged man and a young man in his thirties. Their expressions were very ugly.
Chu Xuyuan explained quickly, “Fifth Sister, they’re bandits. Yesterday, he wanted to steal Fu Bao, but Fu Bao stepped on his back. Now, he’s paralyzed and keeps blaming us.”
The woman said excitedly, “He’s talking nonsense. My son won’t steal a horse. He’s read so many books. How could he do such a thing?”
Chu Xuyuan rolled his eyes and retorted, “Then why did Fu Bao step on your son instead of others?”
The woman shouted, “You’re slandering us! You’re bullying us because you have the advantage in numbers!”
Chu Qingzhi said calmly, “You can ask him if it’s the truth.”
The woman looked at Chu Qingzhi. “Who are you? What does it have to do with you?”
Chu Qingzhi couldn’t be bothered with that shrew. She asked the young man lying on the ground, “Tell us yourself, why did Fu Bao step on you?”
The young man felt an irresistible urge to say, “When 1 saw that the horse didn’t have an owner, I wanted to take it away to sell. I didn’t expect it to step on me!”
Chu Qingzhi asked calmly, “Did you hear that?”
The woman, as well as the middle-aged man and young man beside her, were stunned. “You, you…”
Chu Qingzhi was worn out today and was easily frustrated. “Get lost!”
“Hurry up and leave. Are you staying for dinner?”
“Get lost, get lost. You are really annoying. You did something wrong and still wanted others to bear the consequences. Why are you so shameless?”
“Go, if you don’t leave now, don’t blame us for throwing you out!”
Seeing everyone’s fierce expressions, the few of them were afraid and did not dare to stay any longer. They scrambled away.
Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao saw that Chu Qingzhi was in a bad mood and thought that she was angry that they had caused trouble. They quickly apologized.
“Fifth Sister, I’m sorry. You can punish us.”
“Fifth Sister, don’t be angry or unhappy. We didn’t do it on purpose.”
Chu Qingzhi was confused
“I’m not unhappy. Why are you apologizing?”
Chu Xuyuan put his hands together and felt a little uneasy. “Fifth Sister, you were clearly unhappy just now.”
Chu Qingzhi smiled. “I’m not unhappy. I’m just a little tired. I was busy outside for the entire day.”
Chu Xuyuan immediately said, “Fifth Sister, we’ll definitely clean up our own mess in the future and not let you worry about us.”
Chu Qingzhi looked at her two brothers and said, “Your family is your support, understand?”
The two of them were very smart and understood what Chu Qingzhi meant.
They nodded heavily. “Fifth Sister, we understand.”
Chu Xuyao pulled Chu Qingzhi to a chair. “Fifth Sister, let me massage your shoulders to relax.”
Chu Qingzhi did not refuse. She really needed to rest.
Chu Xuyuan poured tea for Chu Qingzhi. “Fifth Sister, have some tea.”
Chu Qingzhi did not refuse either. She was also thirsty.
Li Qingyu asked with concern, “Qingzhi, you didn’t come back at noon. Have you eaten?”
Chu Qingzhi said sweetly, “I ate a little, but the food outside is not as delicious as Mother’s.”
Li Qingyu immediately smiled and brought a bowl of lotus seed soup to Chu Qingzhi. “I stewed it for the entire afternoon. Hurry up and drink a bowl to fill your stomach. I’ll prepare immediately.”
Chu Qingzhi smiled. “Thankyou, Mother.”
Chu Qingyue walked over with a fan and fanned Chu Qingzhi. She asked with concern, “Fifth Sister, why is the county magistrate looking for you?”
Chu Qingzhi told the truth. “He asked me to help him investigate a case.”
Chu Qingyue was very surprised. A trace of admiration appeared in her eyes.
“Fifth Sister, you know how to investigate cases?”
Chu Qingzhi smiled. “I know a little.”
Chu Qingyue thought for a moment and said, “Fifth Sister, then 1’11 go and buy you some walnuts. You will definitely use your brain a lot when solving cases. Walnuts are good for the brain.”
Chu Qingzhi smiled and nodded. “Alright, thank you, Second Sister.”
“Second Sister, how’s business in the clothing shop recently?”
“Very good.” Then, Chu Qingyue’s smile slowly disappeared and she said very seriously, “Fifth Sister, 1 have something to discuss with you.”
Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Second Sister, tell me.”
Chu Qingyue lowered her voice and said awkwardly, “A girl from the Hundred Flowers Tower came to look for me today and asked me to make clothes for them..”
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