The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 167 - 167 167 As Expected Theyre All Alike

Chapter 167: Chapter 167: As Expected, They’re All Alike Chapter 167: Chapter 167: As Expected, They’re All Alike The one at stake was her son. As long as she could save her son, she was willing to do anything, not to mention a distant Lin Changfeng. Even if she had to throw Liu Baixiao under the bus, she was ready to take the risk.

However, with the current situation, whether it was Liu Qingshui or Liu Baixiao, either would jeopardize their daughter’s marriage.

The only option was Lin Changfeng.

“Go to Ya Village right now and give ten taels of silver to those old folks of yours. Tell them to let Lin Changfeng take the blame. Otherwise, I won’t give a damn about their relationship with you. I can still send Lin Changfeng to jail.”

She ordered Liu Baixiao to handle the matter as soon as possible.

“What?”

Liu Baixiao was shocked, his face instantly turning pale.

“Why… why do we need to go to father and mother for this? Can’t we just handle it ourselves?”

This was putting him in an impossible position. It would be really strange if his father agreed to it. They might even disown him. Then, he would lose his only lifeline. What if the Liu family drove him out one day? Then wouldn’t he be…

“Father, you have to go right now.”

Liu Yushui also urged Liu Baixiao.

“Even though we could handle it ourselves, if the two old folks agree, it’ll make things much easier. Lin Changfeng would certainly listen to them. That way, he won’t make a fuss about being wronged, and we can save a lot of money.”

“But… if I go, isn’t ten taels of silver not enough?” Liu Baixiao looked at Liu Rumei carefully, voicing his concerns hesitantly.

They were using ten taels of silver to make Lin Changfeng take the blame. That was a human life at stake. They should spend more money on it. He couldn’t persuade his parents to agree to this with just ten taels of silver.

“Ten taels of silver not enough? Does he think he’s worth his weight in gold?” Liu Rumei exclaimed indignantly.

It was just taking the blame for someone else. She thought ten taels of silver was already too much. Qingshui was Changfeng’s first cousin. Changfeng should be honored to take the blame!

“Mother, stop arguing. Ten taels of silver really isn’t enough.”

After thinking for a while, Liu Yushui spoke in a solemn voice, then looked at Liu Baixiao.

“Father, go to the accounting room and get fifty taels of silver. Give it to those two old folks. The matter has to be handled properly. This is going to determine whether or not I can marry Zhou Liang. Absolutely nothing can go wrong.”

She gave careful instructions.

“All right. I’m leaving now.” Liu Baixiao agreed and hastily left.

…

“Tsk tsk. Birds of a feather, flock together. None of them are decent!” In some hidden corner, a figure clicked his tongue and looked distastefully at Liu Baixiao who had just come out of the house.

They could think of such a malicious plan. The Lius were indeed all the same, especially this Liu Baixiao. It was fortunate that he had changed his surname. Otherwise, he would be disgracing the surname ‘Lin’.

Shaking his head, he left swiftly, ready to report to his master.

…

At Ya Village, in Ya Molian’s home.

“That’s how it is. I estimate that Liu Baixiao will arrive at the village soon.”

Zhe Jue was standing in front of Ya Molian. He gave a detailed account of all the things he had heard at the Liu family. He secretly marveled at how bold the Lius were.

“Master, should we inform Miss Lin?” He looked at his master and asked softly.

“Go inform Constable Wei about Liu Qingshui’s situation at the Liu family.”

Ya Molian did not respond to Zhe Jue’s suggestion but simply ordered him calmly.

“Yes, my lord.” Zhe Jue responded and left quickly.