The peasant widow is famous all over the world

Chapter 34 The Ignorant Woman
Tang Mian took two steps forward and looked at Zhang Lanhua with an indifferent expression, "Auntie, you have spread rumors and slandered my reputation. You must apologize to me in front of everyone and restore my innocence. Otherwise, I can only send you away. Yamen, when the time comes, a meal will definitely be indispensable."

"What?" Zhang Lanhua's eyes widened in disbelief, "Stop scaring me!"

Everyone was shocked and casually said, "Why are you getting slapped?"
"Ignorant woman!" The old patriarch looked at the expressions of everyone present and spoke angrily.

But everyone thought the old patriarch was talking about Tang Mian, and they all turned to look at her with mocking faces.

Zhang Lanhua, in particular, was full of disdain and spoke in an arrogant tone, "Tang Mian, you also heard what the old patriarch said. Don't just scare people with things like the yamen and making plans. I'm not scared."

Everyone nodded secretly, that's all, why would you get slapped for just saying a few words.

Tang Mian looked indifferent and raised the corners of his lips slightly mockingly. Just as he was about to speak, an angry voice hit his ears.

"Ms. Zhang, I'm talking about you." The old patriarch was also furious. He usually paid attention to his words and deeds, so he directly called me in public.

"Dad/Grandpa, don't get excited, don't get excited." The old patriarch's family members repeatedly advised him.

Everyone was stunned. Could it be that what Tang Mian said was true?
The people who came to see the fun all looked at each other in confusion, were they really going to be slapped?

Zhou Xiaohua, who was hiding behind the crowd, suddenly felt happy. Fortunately, she only scolded Tang Mian instead of spreading rumors about her.

Lu Zheng and Mrs. Li breathed a sigh of relief. Countryside people were most afraid of entering the yamen.When I heard about the fight, I was probably extremely panicked. I thought no one would dare to spread rumors in the future.

"No, no, it can't be possible, uncle patriarch." Zhang Lanhua was frightened after being stunned, and stammered to ask the old patriarch.

The old patriarch gasped with anger, and his eldest grandson Lu Zhiqian quickly stepped forward and patted him on the back, "Grandpa, take a rest first. Grandson will tell them."

The old patriarch was breathing heavily, his eyes full of hatred.

"Tell them clearly."

"Grandpa, don't worry, I will make it clear. You need to calm down first." Lu Zhiqian said while giving him some relief.

Lu Zhiqian glanced at the rest of the family, and someone immediately stepped forward to take his place to make his grandfather happy.

When Grandpa's mood gradually stabilized, Lu Zhiqian turned to look at the group of people, his expression serious and his voice sonorous and powerful.

"According to the laws of Dayu State, if you spread rumors to slander the reputation of others, the person who is slandered can go to the county government to submit a complaint. The truth will be found out by Master Qingtian, and the rumor maker will be sentenced based on the impact caused. The minimum is ten boards or one tael. The fine is up to three years in prison and a fine of five taels of silver."

After Lu Zhiqian finished speaking, there was silence all around.

Zhang Lanhua was so frightened that her lips trembled, "Oh my God!"So serious!
After a moment, Zhang Lanhua, whose face turned pale with fright, looked at Tang Mian tremblingly, with a look of flattery on his face.

"Mian Niang, I'm really sorry. Auntie apologized to you. I was always talking nonsense before, so don't be as knowledgeable as Auntie."

Not only her, but everyone who was talking with Zhang Lanhua before also turned their attention to Tang Mian uniformly, and said with a smile: "Mian Niang, I'm sorry, we just chatted together for nothing, and we didn't deliberately slander you. the meaning of."

"That's right, that's right. We just had enough to eat and just chatted for a while. You, sir, have a lot, so don't take it personally."

"That's right, that's right. You are so kind-hearted. You saved the child's life by picking him up!"

"Yes, yes, we have all heard about what happened this morning. That child is a grateful person and is devoted to you. At such a young age, he dares to rush forward and fight Chen to the death."

"Yes, yes, he will definitely be a good and filial boy in the future. Mian Niang, you are lucky!"

People's kind words are pouring out as if they are free of charge.

Tang Mian looked at their reactions with a smile, raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh, I don't have any friends outside?"

"No, no." Everyone shook their heads like rattles and answered collectively without any hesitation. "Who in our village doesn't know that you and Lu Xun are as good as the same person, so how could you possibly have an affair outside."

Tang Mian smiled and said, "I didn't give birth to the child?"

"No, no, you and Lu Zhiqiang picked up the child on the way back from the county town." A group of people blurted out the same words without any discussion.

His movements and tone have never been so coordinated.

The old patriarch sighed, looked at Tang Mian and said, "Mian Niang, they all realized their mistakes and the serious relationship between them. They don't dare to spread rumors anymore in the future."

"I make the decision for the damage they caused to your reputation. Zhang Lanhua will compensate you [-] yuan, and the others will each compensate you [-] yuan. This matter is over like this, what do you think?"

When a group of people heard that they were going to lose money, they all looked reluctant.

Zhang Lanhua, in particular, felt her heart bleed when she heard that she had to pay [-] yuan in compensation, and the expression on her face was extremely ugly.

The old patriarch took a look, his eyes darkened, and his tone was slightly cold, "Why, you want to go to the Yamen?"

Everyone moved their mouths but did not dare to speak again.

Seeing everyone's reluctant expressions, Tang Mian smiled sarcastically, lowered his eyes slightly and said, "But it's up to the clan leader to make the decision."

"Okay, this matter is settled." Tang Mian relaxed, and the old patriarch smiled with satisfaction.

Then he said sternly: "From now on, if something like this happens again, we will send it directly to the Yamen and we will never tolerate it. Do you all hear me clearly?"

"You hear me clearly, I hear you clearly." A group of people nodded repeatedly with grimaces.

If I had known the consequences would be so serious, who would have taken advantage of Zhang Lanhua?

I have to pay fifty cents, how can I explain it when I get home?
Onlookers also said they remembered it.

It's a slap in the face, it's a loss of money, and you might have to go to jail. How can you not remember it?
The old patriarch was relieved when he saw that the matter was resolved.

I'm really old, I'm so exhausted from dealing with such little things.

In the past, there was an intention to train Lu Xun to take over his position, but it was a pity that the child passed away early.

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The old patriarch looked at his eldest grandson and could only make do with it.

"Zhiqian, follow up on the compensation matter. Everything must be in place today and tomorrow."

Lu Zhiqian immediately responded: "Grandpa, don't worry, I will watch carefully."

"Yes." The old patriarch nodded, looking at everyone and waving their hands tiredly, "Okay, let's all disperse!"

After hearing this, everyone said hello and left.

Tang Mian also stepped forward and gently supported Li, "Father, mother, let's go back too."

"Xiao Zheng, wait a minute." The old patriarch shouted.

Lu Zheng and the others turned around when they heard the voice, "Uncle Chief, is there anything else you can do?"

(End of this chapter)