After the evil daughter-in-law was crossed, the disabled villain was redeemed

When the county magistrate thought of this, he asked the old woman again:

"Then when you picked them, did you know that they were fields owned by others and planted on purpose?"

The old woman just cried silently at first, but when she heard this she suddenly burst into howling.

"It's me, it's me who killed my grandson... I, I shouldn't have stolen vegetables for him to eat... I deserve to die, I deserve to die——"

The county magistrate took advantage of the situation and slammed the gavel to decide the case:

"That is, Zhang Wangshi accidentally killed his children and grandchildren while stealing medicinal herbs. He should compensate the owner for his losses and pay for the life of the person who was poisoned!

But considering that Zhang Wang had lost her children and grandchildren, she was given a lighter punishment—she only needed to compensate Yuan Nan for the medicinal materials.”

After he finished speaking, he turned around and glanced at County Magistrate Guan's expression.

Seeing that he remained calm, he continued to ask:

"Yuan Nan, how much are your picked herbs worth?"

Nanzhi breathed a sigh of relief and quietly collected the medicine powder that had been soaked with sweat from his hands.

Looking at the old woman who was about to cry and pass out, he pondered:

"I'll make a list later, and I'll have the yamen runners go to the clinic to get a quote."

The county magistrate nodded and was about to bang the gavel to leave the court, but then he paused as if he remembered something:

"Yuan Nan, have you reported to the government when you designated farmland to plant medicinal herbs?"

Nanzhi's heart sank. She didn't know there was such a rule!

He clenched his fists and his heartbeat suddenly quickened.

If it is not reported...

Will it implicate Yuan Mo?

Just as I was struggling with how to answer, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from outside the hall:

"The land registry of Chenjiaao is here——"

Nanzhi turned around and when he saw someone outside the hall whom he hadn't seen for a long time, he relaxed his tense shoulders slightly.

Guan Shaoyang strode in, threw the land register on the county magistrate's desk, and warned fiercely:

"The land registry clearly records that on August 16, the Langlang Mountain area under the jurisdiction of Yuanmo, Chenjiaao, was temporarily planted with medicinal herbs! County Magistrate... do you have any other questions?"

Guan Shaoyang asked with gritted teeth, and the horrified county magistrate hurriedly picked up the land register and returned it.

"No...no more..."

Guan Shaoyang angrily took back the land registration, and the county magistrate wiped the cold sweat guiltily.

Crickets in my heart:

How come this living dad is here...

County Magistrate Guan, being in the courtroom, loudly rebuked Guan Shaoyang:

"Rebellious son! This is the court, not a place for you to barge in casually? Get out!"

Guan Shaoyang snorted at the county magistrate, bowed to County Magistrate Guan, and turned around.

When passing by Nanzhi, he stopped for half a step and looked at her deeply.

Nanzhi lowered her eyes, avoiding Guan Shaoyang's gaze, and waited for the verdict.

Magistrate Guan looked at the old woman who had already passed out crying and made the final ruling:

"Since the case has been decided, we will follow the county magistrate's ruling and sentence Zhang Wangshi to compensate Nan Shen for the loss of her medical supplies. Nan Shen Doctor... is not guilty! No objection, we adjourn the court!"

"mighty--"

Nanzhi finally relaxed, bowed to County Magistrate Guan, and was about to leave.

County Magistrate Guan, however, looked over the County Magistrate who had come up and called out:

"Doctor Nan, please stay! It's getting late. I'll call a carriage to take you back."

Nanzhi originally wanted to refuse, but when she thought of the people at home who were waiting for her, she became eager to go home.

"Then I'll have to trouble County Magistrate Guan."

County Magistrate Guan smiled warmly and said, "You're welcome."

When he turned around, his face darkened instantly and he tilted his head and spoke in a low voice.

"The county magistrate should stay for a while, and everyone else can leave."

The bailiffs all bowed and left.

Wei Linjiu volunteered to escort Nanzhi home and find a carriage for her.

While I was waiting, Guan Shaoyang came over again.

"Sister Nan..."

Nanzhi turned around and greeted him politely and distantly.

"Master Guan, long time no see."

"Sister Nan, don't call me like that..."

There was a flash of heartache in Guan Shaoyang's eyes, and his tone was almost pleading.

Nanzhi nodded and asked.

"Can you show me that cadastre?"

"Hmm? Oh! Okay..."

Guan Shaoyang quickly handed it to her.

The land register records the land information of Chenjiaao in rows, and there are no signs of modification in the ink on Yuan Mo's line.

This means...

Someone actually reported it!

Who is it?

Is it...

Is it Chen Shiyi?

But I think the possibility is not very high...

After all, she had never told Chen Shiyi what she was going to plant on the mountain land!

Nanzhi had a doubt in his mind and planned to go back and ask Yuan Mo.

She returned the land to Guan Shaoyang and casually said thank you.

Guan Shaoyang lowered his head and murmured, "It's okay."

He spoke again in a sad voice.

"Sister Nan, I'll listen to you. I've already broken off the engagement with Lin Jiaojiao..."

"Well, you'll meet someone you like more in the future."

Guan Shaoyang shook his head, his voice full of grievance.

"Not anymore……"

Nanzhi raised her head, wanting to say something but stopping herself.

Only then did I see that there was a dark circle under his eyes and he looked much more haggard.

He sighed softly and said:

"Don't dwell on trivial matters. Many things in life are destined!"

Guan Shaoyang hummed in a hoarse voice.

I don't know if he understood Nanzhi's words, I just continued speaking along with them:

"If only I had known you earlier..."

Nanzhi chuckled, sighed meaningfully, and patted his elbow.

"Don't let your imagination run wild. Even if we've known each other since childhood, you might not like me!"

"how come……"

Guan Shaoyang didn't understand and looked up in surprise.

"Uu——"

The carriage rumbled to a stop behind Nanzhi.

She didn't say anything more to Guan Shaoyang, and only reminded him:

"Eat well and stop torturing yourself. Your father only has you as his son, don't make him sad!"

Then he turned around and got on the carriage.

Lin Jiu and Guan Shaoyang had not been on good terms for a long time, and they just bowed to each other when they met.

He turned around, sat on the shaft of the cart, and turned the cart around.

The carriage traveled a few hundred meters, and the figure under the lamp at the county government gate was still standing and looking around...

Nanzhi couldn't care less about all this.

I am so eager to go home that I just wish the carriage could have a few more wheels to run with it.

Finally, after an incense stick of time, Nanzhi saw the only light in the dark village.

The carriage stopped at the gate of the old courtyard.

Before the gate was opened, the two little ones rushed out.

He hugged her legs.

"Sister-in-law...you are finally back..."

Little Yuanxi's eyes were red with excitement.

Nanzhi sniffed, ruffled Yuanye's hair, and asked softly:

"Why aren't you sleeping so late? Are you being naughty?"

Yuan Ye shook his head, wiped his tears on Nanzhi, and said coquettishly in a soft voice:

"No...Sister-in-law, I can't sleep if you don't come back..."

Nanzhi's heart melted when she saw him like this.

He squatted down and pulled Yuan Xi into his arms and hugged her together.

She looked up and saw Yuan Mo, who was pushed by Lin Erhu and sat by the door. He was staring at her with a worried look as if he had just been reborn...

She patted the two little ones on the back and stood up to thank Lin Jiu.

After seeing Lin Jiu off, he took the two little ones back to the yard.

Lin Erhu came over with a smile and greeted Nanzhi:

"Aunt, are you alright? If you are, I will go back right away... Xiao'e said she was worried and asked me to come and look after you. Now that you are back, I have to report to her!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Brother Lin."

"Well, a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. Please don't be polite and take a rest..."

Lin Erhu turned around, greeted Yuan Mo, and walked out of the yard.

Nanzhi pushed Yuanmo back to the east bedroom.

The two children were frightened all night, and as soon as Nanzhi came back, they fell asleep.

Nanzhi settled them down before returning to the east bedroom.

As soon as she entered the room, she saw Yuan Mo, like a puppy caught in the rain, with his ears drooping and looking at her pitifully...