Everyone was stunned and forgot about the quarrel for a while. A few brave ones moved forward to join in. When they saw who it was, they suddenly realized.
This is the last return to hometown before Wenzhan. It is a rule set by Liang Yan after the founding of the dynasty. It allows the prisoner to be reborn as a good person in the next life. In fact, it serves as a warning and a deterrent to those who want to do something.
Those who do bad things, or those who have done bad things, have restrained themselves and returned to their lost ways.
"Why is it Li Qingnian himself? Where did Li Nan go?"
"Yeah, didn't he be sentenced to beheading?"
"Impossible, as long as someone commits murder, his head will be beheaded."
Several people discussed in low voices, and Chen Laosi’s fourth daughter-in-law curled her lips and said:
"What kind of memory do you have? Did you forget the last time Li Zheng read out the verdict? Li Nan died of illness in prison."
"Is this happening?"
"Yes, I remembered..."
"..."
While they were talking, the prison van passed in front of them and had already gone away. The people in the vehicle were motionless, as if they were lifeless bodies.
A few people who were not afraid of trouble followed from a distance. They saw the prison car turn left three times and right four times at Li Fang's house, and then walked one more time along the main road of the village.
When passing by Li Hui's house, the man in the prison car saw the two red painted doors and suddenly went crazy and kept banging on the prison car. Fortunately, his mouth was blocked, otherwise he would have to scream. When the officer saw this, he was not used to it at all, and slashed him with a scabbard several times, which finally made him calm down.
A total of four government officials came, two of them escorted the car and continued to move forward, while the remaining two came forward and knocked on the door of Li's house.
It was extremely noisy in the yard. If it weren't for Tiandong's martial arts practice and his excellent hearing, the knock on the door would not have been heard at all.
The door opened and the servant suddenly appeared, causing everyone eating to stop.
Li Hui and Cheng Xue stood up one after another, and Xiao Qinglin also stood up. Jiang Jianye held him down and shook his head.
The couple walked to the door and before they could say anything, the official bowed his hands and said:
"Li Juren, Mrs. Li, we are here today to inform you that the prisoner Li Qingnian will be beheaded at noon the day after tomorrow."
As he spoke, he took out an official document with an official seal from his pocket.
This is just for the sufferer to see, and he has to take it back and hand it over to the execution ground.
After seeing it, Li Hui stepped aside to give way and invited:
"It's better to come early than to come in time. Come in and have something to eat. I'll set the table at my house today."
The official shook his head, "No, thank you Li Juren, we still have official duties to attend to."
"When you have official duties and don't miss this meal, come in and sit down."
"Thank you, Mrs. Li, I really don't need it."
While talking, Yu Niang came over with two food boxes. Cheng Xue took them and handed them to the Yamen, saying:
"In that case, we husband and wife won't force it. You two will keep these food for your use on the road. It's hard for you two to make this trip. If you think of it, take it to drink tea."
After handing over the food box, he also gave me a piece of silver. After the officer accepted it, he said a few words of blessing and then turned and left.
After the two of them walked away and the door of the courtyard was closed, Li Hui greeted everyone to continue eating. Obviously, the atmosphere was not as lively as before. I was really speechless on this day.
As the leader of the village, Jiang Jianye picked up his wine glass and said:
"Let's all have a drink for Brother Yuan and his sister-in-law. The injustice that has been going on for so many years has finally been vindicated, and the old couple can be reincarnated safely."
"Yes, uncle and aunt are good people."
"There was a locust plague that year. If it weren't for my uncle's generous support, we would all be alive today."
"I remember that Li Qingshang was sick, and it was the money given by Brother Yuan. Has the money not been paid back?"
"It's a shame, they are so virtuous, they don't take advantage enough, they are not a thing..."
"..."
Everyone picked up their wine glasses while recalling the past, and some even cursed in anger.
It can only be said that time can heal inner scars, and it can also make people forget their roots. Li Yuan and his wife helped many villagers when they were alive, but in the end, when they left, their son and daughter-in-law were bullied in all kinds of ways, and they simply had no fields. p>
Fortunately, the takeover was hot, otherwise there would be no excitement today.
After finishing the glass of wine, Li Qingchun stood up. As the head of the Li clan, he sincerely apologized to Li Hui on behalf of the Li clan. In fact, he had already apologized to Li Hui a long time ago, but on an occasion like today, it was natural for him to mention the elder of the clan after the apology.
Should.
When the Li clan members eating there heard this, no one objected, including Li Laosan.
Li Hui followed suit and immediately mentioned the family farmland.
"Since the clan leader and the clan members trust me, I will make my first request as the clan elder. All the clan fields of the Li family will be returned to the clan, and the food grown and sold will be paid for, and I will make a clear note.
Our generation is like this, but the children of the next generation must not forget their roots and lose heart, and take advantage of others. Li Fang is a lesson learned from the past. Li Qingnian is a warning to overturn the past."
This time, no one answered except Li Qingchun. After all, everyone is cultivating the family fields now, and this is a matter of vital interest.
Just when Li Qingchun was about to speak out in support——
"Uncle Hui Zi is right. The land that belongs to the clan must be returned to the clan. You cannot occupy the clan's land and not pay the clan food. Those who are greedy for small gains and lose big gains are the same."
When Li Wanping spoke, Li Wanming also nodded.
"That's right, what we are most shameful about is seizing the mouth of a swallow, whittling an iron needle, scraping the face of a golden Buddha to search carefully, and finding something out of nothing." Even if we don't get the honors in the future, relying on ourselves will be more down-to-earth than being greedy.
, conscience is condemned."
"Yes, I support Uncle Hui Zi and return the family farmland quickly. Thirteen people are lying there at the Memorial Monument, and there are many orphans of the Li family left behind. Since every household is counting on the family's food, it is better to collect it and study for these orphans.
Use."
"Yes, support!"
"Support..."
"..."
It is said that unruly people come out of remote areas. Under the guidance of Li Fang, most of the Li family have lost their true intentions and just want to take advantage. But the attitude of these children today has taught adults a lesson and let everyone see it.
The future of the Li clan.
Li Qingchun looked at Li Hui in surprise, and the latter nodded at him and raised the corners of his mouth.
Collecting family fields was originally a difficult task, but now it seems to have become particularly easy because of the support of these children. As for the mood of the villagers who disagree, it doesn't matter. As long as these children are there
Support, even if all the Li clan members get together, there is no need to be afraid.
After all, everyone has to be proud and cannot be inferior to children!
Jiang Jianye looked at the children, nodded slowly and said:
"Okay, great! The Li family has always been a powerful family in Wanghe Village. It has declined in recent years, but your family will definitely remain strong in the future. Just look at these children and you will know that they all have more backbone than the adults!"
"Just say yes, he is more sensible than many adults." Dong Lisong agreed softly.