Chapter 1511: Not Going Too Far
Editor: Henyee Translations
Obviously, Ding Xiang had no intention of letting Fifth Grandpa Ding and his family off. She didn’t even consider making any concessions.
Given this stance, what else could they say?
No one would risk the wrath of the wife of a third-grade general for the sake of individuals like Fifth Grandpa Ding and Fifth Grandma Ding. Moreover, they couldn’t blame anyone but themselves for their current predicament. They had brought it upon themselves.
The Land Officer spoke decisively, “There are rules for everything, and these rules can’t be violated. Otherwise, what will be the consequences? Brother Ding, refrain from saying anything! People must face the consequences of their actions. Don’t you agree?”
Fifth Grandpa Ding’s face turned purple. The members of the Ding family were seething but dared not utter a word. It was evident they were unconvinced by these words, but no one had the audacity to contradict the Land Officer.
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Even Fifth Grandma Ding could only glare fiercely at Ding Erzhu and Ms. Zhou, venting her frustrations silently.
“That settles it,” the Land Officer concluded, inwardly sighing.
In their hearts, everyone sighed, recognizing this as karma. No matter how accurate the old saying, who could predict which cloud in the sky would bring rain?
Once, everyone had ridiculed the first section of the Shao Family, but now?
In the past, they had mocked Ding Erzhu and his wife as inpetent and cowardly. But now?
Therefore, kindness was essential! Avoid going too far.
Zhou Chong interjected, “Wait, Land Officer, I still have something to say.”
As one of Meng Wanfu’s personal army vice-captains with an official position in the army, Zhou Chong, though just a seventh-grade lieutenant, held a status that manded respect from the Land Officer and others. If he spoke, they wouldn’t dare to disobey.
The Land Officer hastily smiled and said politely, “Please speak.”
Zhou Chong pointed at Fifth Grandma Ding’s two daughters-in-law. “These two long-tongued women publicly humiliated our Madam. They have evil intentions and use vicious words. Land Officer, shouldn’t you give us an explanation? As subordinates, if we ignore such words, we have no right to stay in front of the General and Madam!”
How could village gossip not spread quickly?
The Land Officer and the others grasped the situation.
Panic set in for the two daughters-in-law of the Ding Family.
“I-I was just speaking casually, making guesses… I didn’t say much later!”
“I didn’t mean any harm. You can’t blame us for this!”
Zhou Chong responded coldly, “Just speaking casually? Making guesses? Not meaning any harm? Is that how you justify your innocence? Can I also claim you’re cheating on us?”
“What nonsense are you spouting!”
“You’re pushing us to our deaths!”
“Do you even understand that words can lead to someone’s demise?”
The Land Officer frowned. “You gossiping women should have learned a lesson long ago! You can think what you want, but you can’t spread baseless rumors. Can’t you prehend such a simple logic? Everyone, give yourselves ten slaps and apologize!”
“What!”
Qing Yun and Qing Lan stepped forward. “Since you’re defaming our Madam, we’ll be the ones to deliver the slaps!”
They raised their hands and struck the two women.
The resounding thwacks made everyone’s hearts shudder and their scalps tingle.
The two daughters-in-law of the Ding Family were left reeling. They screamed in pain, instinctively attempting to evade the blows.
Qingyun scolded, “Try hiding! This is what you deserve! If you dare to hide, I’ll have someone hold you down!”
Terrified, the two women remained still, not daring to move.
Fifth Grandma Ding couldn’t bear it any longer. “Second son, you two are treating me so unfairly! Have you no humanity?”
Ms. Zhou, teary-eyed, added, “Aren’t they bullying my daughter with their slander?”
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