Teacher of the World (2)

Originally, Ernie Zhao was at her most emotional, and Zhao Yueniang turned pale with anger. However, when Ji Changze came, everyone present was in a daze.

In just a few seconds, Zhao Yueniang came to her senses and looked at her cousin in disbelief: "You actually stole my things?"

My cousin Zhao Meiniang was also in disbelief.

But all eyes were on Ji Changze who exposed her so openly.

It's not that she hasn't thought about what she would do if someone discovered this, but she never expected that the person who exposed her would be Ji Changze who stole the things and gave them to her.

Zhao Erbo's voice was loud. When she came over to make trouble, there were already people watching the fun. At first, she was just cautiously looking around, but she didn't expect to see such a big news that Zhao Meiniang stole something from her cousin's house, so she immediately stopped hiding it. Just crane your neck and look at it openly.

Watch and discuss at the same time.

"I recognize that hairpin. It belongs to Mrs. Liu. Yueniang's father bought it when she first got married. Mrs. Liu's treasure is like something. No matter how hard her life was before, she was not willing to give it to her. Wow, the second wife of the Zhao family is really over it. Even if she comes to make trouble every day, she actually returns the things from the t0u're:n family."

"It stands to reason that the second wife of the Zhao family is living a good life, so why would she come to steal things?"

"Don't you know, haven't Zhao Laoer and Wang been making trouble all the time and wanted to marry Yueniang to get the money themselves? Zhao Yueniang is also a strong-willed person. She would rather pick up a homeless person herself or let the government match her. They want it, but if the family has no money at all, and she has enough food for her mother, she has no choice but to..."

The person who said this said, and gave the person next to him a "you understand" look.

In fact, many people in the village can see clearly what the second wife of the Zhao family is thinking and planning. After all, everyone knows who these two couples are. Zhao Yueniang's father had just passed away, and these two people were making trouble. Want to divide the brothers' property.

His wife and daughter are still there, so what's the point of being a brother?

That is to say, Zhao Yueniang's mother, Mrs. Liu, was too soft-tempered and failed to hold on, so they took advantage of her. Later, Zhao Yueniang grew up and began to take care of family affairs. They couldn't get it, so they began to smear Zhao Yueniang's reputation in the village.

Many people knew what was going on, but they were just watching the excitement and had no intention of taking care of it. The second wife of the Zhao family was not easy to get along with. They were not related to the Zhao Yueniang family, so why would they risk offending the second wife of the Zhao family? risk to help her.

But if they don't take sides, it doesn't mean they won't watch the fun.

The people watching the excitement outside were whispering and pointing at Zhao Meiniang and Zhao Erbo Niang. When had Zhao Meiniang been looked at with such disdain when she was so old? Her face turned red.

She didn't care about anything else and spoke the truth:

"What did I steal! It was obviously given to me by Ji Changze!"

For a moment, all eyes fell on the young man named Ji Changze who was picked up by Zhao Yueniang.

The people in the village didn't have a deep impression of him. After all, his throat was injured and he couldn't speak. After he was able to go to the ground, he just wandered around and didn't get along with others.

A homeless refugee, they had no interest in seeing what kind of person he was.

But today, at a glance, I found that the young man who was taken in by Zhao Yueniang was actually quite good-looking.

It's not that he looked very handsome, but where he stood, his demeanor was completely different from that of the people in the village.

How can I put it, obviously the nose and eyes are in the same place as everyone else, but they just look much more coordinated than others.

He was wearing a piece of clothing that Zhao Yueniang's father had worn when he was alive. It was a little too wide, so he looked thinner. His face was pale, his eyebrows were slightly twisted, and he looked at Zhao Meiniang who identified him with a confused look. .

It seemed that he was stunned for a few seconds before he reacted. He quickly waved his hands and shook his head to indicate that it was not him.

He is a good-looking man, and even his anxious look of being wronged is very pleasing to the eye, especially his harmless attitude, which is so polite and polite that he really doesn't look like someone who can lie.

Zhao Yueniang regarded Ji Changze as her future husband. Seeing how anxious and speechless he was at the moment, Zhao Yueniang immediately stretched out her hand to protect him behind her.

He glared at Zhao Meiniang angrily: "I'm afraid you are telling lies with your eyes open. Nagasawa watched you steal this thing. If he really stole it and gave it to you, then tell me why he wanted to expose you on the spot. "

Zhao Meiniang: "I, I, he gave me this thing, he stole it."

Zhao Yueniang looked at her coldly: "Since he came to our village, he either stayed at my house to recuperate or went to hang out in the mountains. I have never seen him go anywhere else. Since you said he gave it to you, then let me ask You, where did he give it to you, why did he give it to you.”

Zhao Meiniang: "..."

What did she say?

Do you want her, a woman, to directly tell Ji Changze that he likes her?

If she spoke out, her reputation would be lost.

She could only defend herself by insisting on the truth; "How do I know why he gave it to me? In short, it was what he gave to me."

Ji Changze coughed dryly, attracted everyone's attention, pointed at Zhao Meiniang very weakly, and then shook his head at Zhao Yueniang, indicating that he did not recognize her.

His pale handsome face was full of innocence and confusion, with a hint of anxiety, quite true feelings.

With this look, not to mention Zhao Yueniang, even those onlookers thought Ji Changze was innocent.

"Yes, if he really stole it and gave it to you, why did he expose you directly in front of you, gave it to you and snatched it back from you, he was idle."

"He has made it so clear, he saw you steal it with his own eyes, even if you want to frame someone, don't go to him."

"Meiniang, your cousin's family is already having a hard time, you better not make it more difficult for them, look at you, it's time to get married soon, how bad it will be if this reputation gets out."

The onlookers didn't mind making a fuss, each of them seemed to be persuading with good intentions, but in fact they were all sneering.

Zhao Meiniang was so angry that she exploded.

"He gave it to me!!! How much money do I have at home? The west room alone is full of grain. How could I be interested in such a small thing?!"

Zhao Erbo Niang also hurried to save her daughter's face: "Yes, my daughter has never lacked food and clothing since she was a child. I have to spend at least half a tael of silver every year just to buy her clothes. The rouge she uses is from the county shop. A box costs dozens of coins. How could she be interested in such a small thing?"

After these words came out, those who were pointing fingers did not say much.

Zhao Erbo Niang felt relieved and her eyes were proud.

She was good at controlling the situation, otherwise she would not have been able to get so many benefits from Zhao Yue's family. Every time Liu wanted to fight, she could quickly grasp the situation.

For example, Liu told him that her husband left the house with nothing and all these properties were earned by himself. She said that when her younger brother-in-law divided the family, the two elders gave money, and she said it with details.

She couldn't produce evidence that the two elders had given money, but Liu couldn't produce evidence that the two elders hadn't given money either.

After going around in circles, Liu was bypassed by him.

Now it's the same. When others say that her daughter steals things, she directly says how much the clothes her daughter wears are worth and how much the makeup on her face is worth, to show that Zhao Meiniang doesn't need to steal anything at all.

Their family is so rich, how could they possibly look at this little bit of broken copper and iron.

When the situation was about to be controlled, Ji Changze still stood behind Zhao Yueniang, silently pointing to his eyes, and then pointing at Zhao Meiniang.

"What are you gesturing! It's obviously you!! You gave it to me!!!"

Zhao Meiniang was very angry with his actions. She stepped forward to argue, but was quickly dragged back by Zhao Erbo Niang.

Ji Changze didn't care what tricks Zhao Erbo Niang used. Anyway, he stood there and insisted that it was Zhao Meiniang who stole it.

The villagers who had just been fooled by Zhao Erbo Niang were interrupted by Ji Changze and started to talk about conspiracy again.

"Can't you steal things if your family is rich? The youngest son of the old Hu family in Xicun is still stealing things everywhere. His family is much richer than Zhao's second son."

"I just said that their idea was to steal the money from Zhao Yue's mother's family. She has no money and can't make money now. In order not to starve, she can only marry into her second uncle's family."

"What a shameless person! If Zhao Lao San was still alive, he would definitely not do it if he saw his brothers and their family bullying his wife and daughter like this."

Seeing that these gossipy villagers were talking about it according to his plan, Ji Changze began to pretend to be innocent and stood back.

Even if Zhao Erbo Niang stopped Zhao Meiniang, it would be useless.

They were too arrogant before and didn't hide what they wanted to do at all. This was the handle on the scene. As long as they gave the onlookers a reason, they would naturally extend their words.

Zhao Erbo's mother didn't know what to do.

She said that our family is rich, so how could we steal things? People said that you didn't steal for money, but for people.

She said that it was sent by Ji Changze, and Ji Changze didn't look like lying.

Even she began to suspect that her daughter was too anxious, so she stole things from Zhao Yue's mother's house.

But it was impossible to admit this.

If she admitted that Zhao Meiniang stole things, how could she get married?

Looking at Zhao Meiniang next to her, she still looked like "I was wronged", her face was red with anger, and her eyes looking at Ji Changze seemed to be poisoned.

She was also a little angry in her heart.

What's the use of pretending so well? Why didn't he discuss it with her before stealing things? He stole it and let Ji Changze see it. That's fine, but he actually stole things and put them in his arms to Zhao Yue's mother's house.

Didn't she know how to hide it better!

Didn't she know to avoid people when she stole things!

If she was caught, couldn't she say she picked it up? She still had to slander Ji Changze, the person who accused her. Even a fool wouldn't believe it was Ji Changze.

How could she have such a stupid daughter?

But now that things have come to this, she can only swallow her anger for now.

Let's divert her attention first.

"It's impossible for our Mei Niang to steal things. It's this man who slandered our Mei Niang right away. Yue Niang, you have been hiding him in the house. Are you planning to marry him? This man has no house or relatives, and he doesn't even have a household registration. Now he directly slanders your cousin for stealing things. If you marry him, be careful that he will cheat you of your money and sex."

Zhao Yue Niang, an unmarried girl, must not talk about getting married all the time. When she said this, how did Zhao Yue Niang respond?

She said that Erbo Zhao was talking nonsense. If she denied it, how could she marry Ji Changze?

Have you admitted that you want to marry Ji Changze? How could a yellow-flowered girl find a husband for herself? If she dared to speak out, she would be the talk of the village in the next three years.

Zhao Yueniang didn't know how to answer for a moment. Ji Changze, who had been standing behind her, suddenly stood up and pointed at Zhao Meiniang, then the hairpin, and finally his eyes.

Second Bonnie Zhao: "..."

After Ji Changze finished pointing, he coughed a few times and stood behind Zhao Yueniang again.

Anyway, no matter what Ernie Zhao said, he would always act like this.

Trying to beat around the bush with him, tsk tsk.

Zhao Yueniang was reminded and reacted: "Second aunt, what we are talking about now is that Meiniang stole money from my family. If you don't give me an explanation today, I will go to the clan elders."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ji Changze, who was standing behind her, walked forward and shook his head in disapproval at her.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Meiniang felt as if she had caught something big, and she hurriedly shouted: "He didn't dare to go to the clan elder! Ji Changze didn't dare to go to the clan elder!! If he hadn't stolen it, why wouldn't he dare! "

Ji Changze ignored her at all, found a stick and started writing on the ground.

"What are you doing?"

"It seems like he is writing. He can still write. Isn't he a refugee?"

"I can't understand what's written because I don't know the words. Mr. Hu, I know you, so go and read it."

This Mr. Hu is considered to be the senior one in the village. He lives next door to Zhao Yue's mother's house. Today when he heard some noise and came out to take a look, he was pushed out and asked to read.

He was also good-tempered and actually went up to take a look.

As soon as I went over and saw the words on the ground, I just praised: "Good words, good words!"

He can write so well on the ground. It is said that Ji Changze, a refugee, has at least ten years of experience in practicing calligraphy.

It's strange. It stands to reason that anyone who can read and write will have no shortage of work, so why are they reduced to becoming refugees?

He was thinking there that other people waiting to see the fun were getting anxious.

"You should tell me quickly what he wrote."

Mr. Hu was urged, looked at the words on the ground and read out: "Report to the official."

"He said reporting to the officer."

"Reporter???"

As soon as these words came out, everyone else was shocked.

In modern times, when something happens, everyone's first reaction is to call the police and call the police. But it is different in ancient times. Most people avoid the government. Unless it is something that cannot be handled, they will never go to the government. solve.

For example, in Zhao Yueniang's village, if something happens, it is usually left to the clan elders to deal with it. Unless someone is killed, then they have to report it to the official.

Ji Changze actually wanted to report to the government. That was the government. He really dared to think about it.

Ji Changze was still writing, and Mr. Hu continued to read.

"He went to the government office, was beaten with sticks, and was examined by the county magistrate. You will know at a glance what he is like."

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These words made the people in the village shrink even more.

He was beaten with sticks and even had to be judged by the county magistrate...

Zhao Meiniang also turned pale with fright.

Ji Changze looked upright and fearless. He stood there with his back straight and a look on his face like "Oh, I haven't done anything, I'm not afraid of anything."

Comparing it to Zhao Meiniang, who turned pale with fright and showed timidity, it is clear at a glance who is more guilty in this matter.

Everyone present believed that it was Zhao Meiniang who stole the thing. Otherwise, would Ji Changze be able to report it to the authorities without hesitation?

If Zhao Meiniang heard what they said, she would definitely want to take a bite of each of them.

Ji Changze didn't need to be beaten with sticks or put on trial by the magistrate, so of course he wasn't afraid.

She was the one who was beaten and tried!

Even if she didn't steal anything, she was still scared when she saw the county magistrate!

Zhao Meiniang showed her timidity and didn't want to argue any more. She could only step forward angrily and stomp on the money on the ground. She glared at Ji Changze fiercely and said to Zhao Yueniang: "If you don't believe me, forget it. But I kindly tell you that the man next to you is not a good person, he is very vicious. If you keep him, he will kill you sooner or later!"

After saying that, she turned around and ran away. Even Zhao Erbo, who was so fast, didn't even react.

When she found out that her daughter had just run away like that, she was almost furious.

What are you running for?

Even if you run away, you have to get rid of the reputation of stealing things before you run away! !

Now if she ran away without any excuse, people would definitely accuse her of stealing. How could she find her husband's family! !

But she has already run away, so what's the use of the mother-in-law talking.

Second Bonnie Zhao could only look at Ji Changze and Zhao Yueniang with a sullen look, then turned and left with a livid face.

He chased her out and caught her daughter. She scolded her: "You said you, why did you run away? If you ran away, others would think you had something wrong with you!"

"Ji Changze is going to report to the government. If you don't run away, why don't I wait for the county magistrate to interrogate me? I heard that there are many people in the yamen who have been beaten to death. What if I am taken to the yamen and they beat me directly to make me confess? No, mother, don’t even think about how I could have suffered like this.”

"That's true."

Second Bonnie Zhao nodded and sighed: "You said so too. How many times have I told you, don't be anxious, don't be anxious. Zhao Yueniang is the grasshopper in our hands. She can't run away, and you still have to get close to her. That Ji Changze, She looks very sick, and she will definitely not be able to work. Even if Zhao Yueniang really marries him, she might die of illness in a few days. By then, Zhao Yueniang cannot be married off to a wealthy family as a concubine or sold to Qing. It’s okay in the building, why are you in a hurry?”

Zhao Meiniang turned her face away unhappily: "Mom, you also said that if you and dad weren't partial to my elder brother and younger brother, all the money in the family would be used to build a house for them. How could I not even have any dowry money? Can you afford to wait until Zhao Yueniang becomes a child? Widow, I can’t afford to wait. If you don’t sell Zhao Yueniang quickly, will you let me go empty-handed when I get married?”

"Then you can't just steal things. You can just set fire to it, steal it yourself, and someone sees it. How do you want me to help you get your reputation back?"

Zhao Meiniang: "..."

She turned back to look at her mother in disbelief: "Mom, do you think I stole it? How many times have I told you that it was Ji Changze!! Ji Changze gave it to me!!"

Second Bonnie Zhao sighed; "There's no need to pretend, there's no one else here."

Zhao Meiniang: "..."

"No, where did I pretend to be?! It's Ji Changze!!! It's him!!"

Mother Zhao patted her daughter on the shoulder: "Okay, okay, don't I know you? You are acting very similar, but others don't believe it, and I can't do anything. Hurry up and tell mother, when you went to Zhao Yue How did your mother-in-law go when she got the money? Let me see if I can help you deal with this matter. Also, why are you so stupid? You stole things and didn’t put them away at home. You just carried them with you like this. Go to Zhao Yue’s mother’s house.”

Zhao Meiniang was so angry that her heart almost stopped beating.

"It was really Ji Changze who stole it! How could I be so stupid as to steal things by myself? I have been chatting with him quite well these days. I asked him to steal it. He also gave me the things. Who knows why he suddenly changed his mind? , Mom, you believe me, you believe me!”

Second Bonnie Zhao nodded perfunctorily: "I believe you believe you."

Before Zhao Meiniang could relax, she continued: "Meiniang, you are still too young. You have to be thorough when you lie, you know? Ji Changze can't even speak, how can he talk well with you?"

Zhao Meiniang: "..."

Second Bonnie Zhao continued: "Okay, okay, mom, don't blame you, okay? You can tell me how you stole it and whether anyone else saw it."

Zhao Meiniang collapsed.

"It's really Ji Changze!!! It's really Ji Changze!!!"

"Mom, believe me!!!"