My Dear Wife, Please Be Gentle!

Chapter 1127: Chapter 1133: Don’t Have This Uncle

"Alas, it truly is pitiable."

"Pity won’t solve anything. Of all the people to offend, they had to cross Madam Guang, and that she left them alive is already merciful enough."

"I used to hear people say all crows under the sky are black, and now I finally believe it."

One thought that Lord Li was different from the previous magistrates, but how is he different?

He is still just a man who engages in corruption and bribery, showing favoritism to those related to him.

Qiao Duo’er coldly said, "Don’t worry, the ill-gotten gains your three sons have made over the years should be enough to support your family for a long time."

To alter the arrows into that kind of model is nearly cost-free business, how could they not profit?

Of course, this is provided that the family is willing to work hard.

It’s just that I fear they’ve long grown accustomed to a life of swindling money.

"Don’t just take her word for it; this family lives in a compound with three courtyards. Everyone around knows they make a living by setting up a stall on the street. However, they tampered with the arrows, which is why they became so wealthy and are now suffering the consequences—they brought it on themselves."

Wang Yun suddenly interjected.

"A compound with three courtyards, that’s rather exaggerated!" some people said in disbelief.

Those who can live in such residences are certainly considered wealthy; they must be strictly disciplined, so how could they cause trouble at someone else’s doorstep?

"If you don’t believe me, you can go and see for yourselves. Their family name is Cao, and they live in Yan Zi Alley. They have three daughters-in-law and eight grandchildren; the oldest is fifteen, and the youngest is just a year old."

"I also heard that during a good business period, they could sell five thousand arrows, which is five liang of silver. I’m afraid even Master Guang doesn’t see such rewards."

Wang Yun said with conviction, having a good relationship with the family’s second daughter-in-law and knowing many of their affairs well.

"Earning so much from just running a pitch-pot game? They must be conducting business that goes against conscience. They deserve to be thrown in jail!"

"Exactly, let’s go quickly, or the ones who were cheated of their money may only have your family to turn to for compensation."

"I’ve played the pitch-pot game myself, and I kept wondering why I never won a single one. So, it was all because you were cheating! But keep the money; you’ll need it for your family’s coffins."

It’s only ten wen money, after all. Kicking up a fuss to get it back would be more trouble than it’s worth.

"I played about ten times, and each time I could only get one or two pots. In the end, my eyes turned red with urgency. I need to get that money back."

"Nobody’s silver blows in with the wind; we don’t earn silver easily either. Even if they don’t give it all back, they should at least return half."

"You speak sensibly, let us hurry!"

And where was the woman who was making such a scene just now? She had vanished without a trace.

Those who had played the pitch-pot game were even more angry, heading straight for Yan Zi Alley, with others following to watch the excitement; Duo Meifang’s door front temporarily quieted down.

"Cousin, you’ve come at just the right time."

Qiao Duo’er slightly bowed.

She was so timely that Qiao Duo’er suspected Wang Yun had been waiting close by, seizing the opportunity to step forward.

Thinking so might seem dark, but she couldn’t help it.

"I was just buying something in a shop next door with Brother Jun’er, and he said he saw his uncle. He pulled me over to see, and to my surprise, it was indeed your family. It’s tough on Brother Jun’er; he still recognizes you all." Wang Yun said, tenderly rubbing Niu Zijun’s head.

Niu Zijun rolled his eyes; had his mother not just warned him, he would have said that his most detested person was this very uncle.

Tan Zhenghong clearly had the ability, with just a flick of his fingers, he could have helped the Niu Family through tough times, but he was unwilling to part with his silver. He did not need such an uncle!