After Becoming the Villain Mother-in-Law, I Launch My Redemption Arc Chapter 160: You Really Thought This Through

ng Yao followed Mrs. Qian to see Steward Qian.

Sudden heartburn, lost one’s senses.

It’s a stroke.

ng Yao perford acupuncture, then prescribed An Gong Niu Huang pill. She instructed the Qian family to get the dicine from the Hundred Herbs Hall. (An Gong Niu Huang pill clears heat and detoxifies, calms fright and opens orifices. Used for hot illnesses, invading the heart, high fever convulsions, etc. It is very effective for heat stroke, but should be used under a doctor’s guidance.)

The dicine is a bit expensive, but it can save the person and minimize sequelae.

"Don’t worry, after waking up, with good care, it’s not serious. But rember, you must avoid extre joy and sadness, stay calm, and maintain a light diet," ng Yao advised.

Steward Qian’s wife wiped her tears and agreed.

ng Yao wasted no ti, imdiately set off to find Ren Zhong.

Mrs. Qian originally wanted to go with her, but due to tight business connections with the Qian family, she couldn’t leave.

To be faster, ng Yao rode a horse.

Without the burden of a wagon, the speed of the ashes matched that of He Yan’s fine steed.

It took half a day’s journey by carriage, but by horse, it was shortened by half.

ng Yao’s sudden arrival surprised Ren Zhong, thinking sothing had happened to Zi’an.

After ng Yao explained her purpose, Ren Zhong relaxed, "The person is locked up, but a ssage ca from the state. The injured person has relatives in the governnt office. The injury is severe, and he’s the family’s only child, hence causing a great stir."

"May I see the person first?" ng Yao asked.

"Okay, I’ll take you there," Ren Zhong said.

ng Yao saw Steward Qian’s son, Qian Yuanxing. Apart from a panicked look, he seed fine, at least he had no bodily injuries.

"I am Mrs. Qian’s sworn sister, entrusted to co see you. Rest assured, your father’s injury is not serious," ng Yao revealed her identity.

The worry in Qian Yuanxing’s eyes visibly lessened.

Imdiately, he beca agitated again, "Madam, I only punched that person once, and not very hard, how could it result in serious injury? I suspect they’re fabricating."

"A doctor has examined, indeed it’s a serious injury, not falsified," Ren Zhong stated from the side.

"They must have bribed the doctor," Qian Yuanxing clasped tightly to the prison door, eyes wide.

"Are you questioning my fairness?" Ren Zhong’s face darkened.

Qian Yuanxing shrank imdiately, "I dare not."

"Stay calm," ng Yao said softly, "Regardless, the fault was on the other side, but due to your impulsiveness, now they have the upper hand."

Qian Yuanxing regrettably held his head, "I, I didn’t consider..."

"Don’t bla yourself too much, anyone would lose composure if their father is injured. I just hope you learn from this, fighting is the last resort," ng Yao left these words and left with Ren Zhong.

"Can I see the seriously injured person and their family?" ng Yao asked.

"I need to confirm first, I can’t blindly take you there. They are quite emotional," Ren Zhong said.

If conflict arises, it would be worse.

"Thank you, brother-in-law," ng Yao said.

Ren Zhong instructed Officer Xu to convey the ssage to the family, then inquired about the Qian family matter.

After hearing ng Yao’s account, Ren Zhong affird, "Clearly, the Qian family was sched."

"I know Landlord Li, his cousin is Qingzhou Prefecture’s magistrate. Landlord Li lost his father early, his mother remarried, so he was raised by his uncle’s family who deeply care for him as he grew up without parents. He is close to his cousin; their bond is like true brothers," Ren Zhong said, "Landlord’s position was handled by his cousin Li Tanyun."

"Brother-in-law, are you suggesting this matter involves the magistrate’s doing?" ng Yao asked.

"Not necessarily ordered by Li Tanyun, but subordinates often anticipate superiors’ intentions and all know Li Tanyun and his cousin are close," Ren Zhong quickly pinpointed the connections.

ng Yao contemplated.

Ren Zhong continued, "Though the tactics seem crude, they are effective. Furthermore, toppling a small rchant is trivial to them as long as nobody dies. Most of Qian family’s assets are in the governnt office’s vault."

Of course, exactly how much went into the vault or was embezzled is unknown.

But this is indeed a common tactic when the vault is low.

"Hence, I advise you to protect yourself wisely. As for your sister-in-law, wealth is external; hopefully, she understands," Ren Zhong further advised.

A small rchant cannot contend with soone backed unless that backing is unstable, otherwise the outco is predictable.

Currently, Li Tanyun seems stable.

ng Yao knew Ren Zhong spoke sincerely, and understood the logic of civilians not challenging officials, applicable in any dynasty, especially in feudal monarchies.

"First, let’s bring them out. Qian Yuanxing is Mrs. Qian’s steward son, both loyal servants, she doesn’t wish them to be sacrificial pawns in her and the Landlord Li couple’s conflict," ng Yao said.

This was Mrs. Qian’s prior instruction to ng Yao.

Prioritize people’s safety.

"Your sister-in-law is quite righteous," Ren Zhong seed slightly astonished.

"She always has been," ng Yao said, "How is Li Tanyun’s character?"

ng Yao changed the topic.

"You ask this?" Ren Zhong seed puzzled.

"Know yourself and your enemy for a hundred victories," ng Yao said.

"Are you planning to stand up for your sister-in-law? ng Yao, be rational. Your son has academic talent, but his journey just started and he’s not your leverage. As a civilian, how can you confront a magistrate?" Ren Zhong spoke heavily.

ng Yao smiled wryly, "I know better than to challenge a magistrate. But since people around Li Tanyun helped the Landlord Li couple target the Qian family to please him, who knows they might target or Dahe?"

"You an you’re at odds with the Landlord Li couple?" Ren Zhong imdiately grasped the key.

ng Yao sighed, and narrated the previous events.

Ren Zhong’s brow furrowed, showing seriousness.

"Since the Landlord Li couple favored Dahe, why not go with it? This marriage can benefit Dahe, at least saving him five years of struggle in the officialdom," Ren Zhong said.

"Landlord Li couple are arrogant and domineering, how good could their daughter be? Dahe is not one to trade dignity for fewer years of struggle. Truly boarding Li’s boat would only lead to restrictions in all Dahe does," ng Yao remained resolute.

"You’ve thought it through," Ren Zhong said with ill humor.