HLnovel Chapter 235 Who is right and wrong
Chapter 235 Who is right and wrong
The prefect looked at Li Xiaoxiao, who was wearing a jade-colored, red, green, and velvet satin jacket, a simple hairstyle, a pair of golden phoenix hairpins with pearls, and crystal beaded earrings, nothing else.
The little face was bright and charming, the eyes were clear and watery, and when she looked at him, her gaze was frank and without any evasion.
It is really hard to imagine what kind of hardships such a little girl had to go through to have the courage to go to the mountains and fight with the jackals.
Although he had never hunted before, there were countless snakes, insects, rats and ants in the mountains, so the hunt must have been extremely difficult.
After hearing what Li Xiaoxiao said, the prefect's heart unconsciously leaned towards Li Xiaoxiao.
"My Lord, please understand. Don't listen to her nonsense. We didn't go to the restaurant yesterday to cause trouble. We just wanted to see my second son because we hadn't seen him for a long time. In the end, my fourth and eldest sons also paid the money."
"Since their family became rich, they haven't brought a single penny home. They are simply ungrateful. And this time when they came to the capital, I am his biological father, but in the end I only found out from other people that they had gone to the capital."
Old Man Li pointed at Old Lady Li at the door and said in a sad and choking voice, "The one on the oxcart at the door is my old wife. She injured her waist a few months ago and has been bedridden for several months. None of my second son and his family have visited her. Even though they knew we were in the capital, they pretended not to know."
"I have four sons in total. The two sons by my side have served for so long, and it is time for my second son to serve. That's why I dragged my old woman to their restaurant today."
"Li Xiaoxiao, what he said is true." Hearing this, the prefect looked at Li Xiaoxiao again.
"Sir, you also know how much silver an ordinary farmer can earn in a year by farming. I have already given you five taels as written in the document. If you two need it, our family alone is enough for you two. What's more, you have three sons. Why should I give you more silver?" Li Xiaoxiao was neither arrogant nor humble, and spoke in a resounding voice.
"As for the money we gave them for dinner yesterday, they had to give it to us because I told them I would report them to the police if they didn't give it to us."
"As for serving my grandma, that's completely nonsense. As far as I know, Fourth Uncle and First Uncle have also separated. They are both sons, so I think you should give them five taels of silver every year. Grandma and I have six acres of land. My grandma is in poor health, so the land can be sold."
Li Xiaoxiao continued, "The harvest is not good this year. In the past, one mu of land could be sold for nine taels, but now it's eight taels, which means forty-eight taels, which adds up to sixty-eight taels of silver. With this money, it's enough to buy two maids, one to serve the nanny and one to serve the master. Why do you insist on having your son serve you? What should we do with the money? Should we divide it among the four families?"
The eloquent speech made Old Man Li gasp. He wanted to refute, but he couldn't find any suitable reason. He didn't expect that Li Xiaoxiao would set her mind on his six acres of land.
The six acres of land had already been divided up between Li Lao Da and Li Lao Si. It was not clear how he should sell it or why he should sell it. What was being discussed now was sending Old Lady Li to Li Dahai to serve him.
"Your granddaughter said that you have six acres of land, and your four sons have all divided the property. Is that true?" The prefect pondered for a moment and asked Old Man Li with a gloomy face.
"Sir, I have six acres of land, but I can't sell it. Farmers feel at ease when they have land at home. My eldest son and fourth son have separated, but they are not living well, so I didn't give them the filial silver. Only the second and third sons..." Old man Li was so scared when he saw the prefect's face that his legs went limp, and he blurted out without thinking.
"Dad, what nonsense are you talking about?" Hearing this, Boss Li wanted to stop him, but it was too late.
"Master, you are not trying to trick me, are you? The fabrics for the clothes that Fourth Uncle and Big Uncle wear cost more than two taels of silver. Do you think people will believe you if you say they have no money? And you are so biased. My family and Third Uncle each took five taels of silver."
"My grandma needs someone to take care of her. If my eldest uncle and fourth uncle don't pay, then they can do it with labor. They can take five taels less silver per year. Each family can take care of her for six months, which is more than what a farmhand earns in a day. Why do you still blame us?"
Li Xiaoxiao questioned in a low voice, leaving old man Li speechless for a moment.
"Li Xiaoxiao, you are becoming more and more outrageous. How can you speak to your grandfather in such a tone? This is what your father taught you!" Boss Li stood up and angrily scolded Li Xiaoxiao.
"Uncle, you don't have to be so angry. The prefect will decide who is right and who is wrong. I am just explaining some specific circumstances to him."
Seeing that the development of things had deviated far from the original expectations, Old Man Li's chest was heaving violently with anger.
I just wanted to take a piece of cloth and cover Li Xiaoxiao's chattering mouth.
After seeing this, the prefect finally understood that Old Man Li was partial to these two sons, and these two sons were not good people.
If it were an ordinary family, it would be natural for them to serve the elderly without spending any money, and the other sons who took the money would not say anything.
But he was still not satisfied. How could such a good thing happen? No wonder Li Xiaoxiao said that Old Man Li was biased. In his opinion, he was indeed biased.
Li Laosi, who was standing by, was so angry that he opened his mouth and yelled, pointing and gesticulating, but no one paid any attention to him, so he could only worry.
"I don't care whether you are partial or not, old man Li, but as you said, the second and third brothers give the money, and the eldest and fourth brothers serve the bedridden old man?"
"If the two of them are unwilling to serve, then you can pay five taels of silver every year. I see that you are not young anymore. Even if you don't sell all six acres of land, you can sell four acres, which is thirty-two taels. Add twenty taels of money for your retirement, which is enough for the two of you to live on."
"You must choose one of these two options. You have been causing trouble at Li Xiaoxiao's restaurant for two consecutive days. Because of your advanced age, I will not punish you any further. However, from now on, you are not allowed to cause trouble at Li Xiaoxiao's house. If Li Xiaoxiao reports the case again, no matter what the reason, each of you will be given thirty lashes."
The prefect slammed the gavel with a serious expression, which made Old Man Li's heart beat fast and he almost fell to his knees again.
Why did this result happen? Boss Li simply couldn't believe it. He glared at Li Xiaoxiao with a pair of angry eyes. If looks could kill, he would tear Li Xiaoxiao into pieces.
The same goes for Li Laosi. Although he cannot speak, his ears are still working well, and he heard everything the prefect said clearly.
They discussed it so thoroughly at home, but after going around in circles, they ended up back at themselves.
The prefect must be a corrupt official. He must have been bribed by Li Xiaoxiao, you bitch.
Li Laosi was furious. Because he was very close to Li Xiaoxiao, he stretched out his big hand and slapped Li Xiaoxiao on the head.