Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s

Chapter 1237: Chapter 1238: Sentenced

”Sister-in-law, those three people have already left Peace Town.”

Zhao Xin had gone down to town that day and returned to report to Chiang Xiao in the tomb chamber as soon as possible.

”They’re finally gone.”

Liu Guoying was painting as he sighed and said, ”They were really persistent. I wonder why.”

The persistence he referred to was naturally directed at Chen Kaijin.

They all found it quite strange.

If their true intention was merely to make up for the years of neglecting their foster parents, and the foster parents had made their stance clear—they didn’t want to move to Province X—why insist so stubbornly on taking them there?

Not just them, even Chiang Xiao, who was even less willing to go, they didn’t want to leave behind.

Could it be that this was the only way they knew how to show filial piety?

Leaving first and then returning during holidays to visit the elderly, making more phone calls, writing more letters, or sending some things would also be good.

”I want to know what they are really up to, too.”

Chiang Xiao sneered.

However, although she wanted to know the truth, she had no plans to actually leave with them.

How could she possibly go when there were still things unfinished here?

Better to wait for Deng Qingjiang to come in person.

Zhao Xin then said, ”There’s one more thing, Sister-in-law, Chiang Baohe has been sentenced.”

This really took Chiang Xiao by surprise.

”Sentenced? So quickly? What was the sentence?”

”Death penalty, executed by shooting.” Zhao Xin lowered his voice, feeling somewhat uneasy about bluntly mentioning the death penalty and execution to Chiang Xiao, but she showed no signs of fear.

”Elder Sister Yu’s sister and brother-in-law have also left Peace Town. It’s said they couldn’t stand the townspeople constantly talking about Chun Yu, and they couldn’t bear to stay here. The breakfast shop hasn’t had business for the past few days, and some people are saying Chun Yu seduced Chiang Baohe, saying it’s normal for her to be insulted.”

Zhao Xin felt a pang in his heart when talking about Chun Yu.

His aunt had even introduced Chun Yu to him once, and he almost went to meet her for a blind date.

Later, he learned what kind of person she was and felt extremely relieved that he didn’t go. But now that she was dead, he felt saddened—regardless, she was still a vibrant young woman, and it was despicable how some townsfolk smeared her name.

But there was nothing he could do; he could only return in silence after hearing about it.

Perhaps it was also a good thing for Elder Sister Yu’s family to move away. In a few years, probably no one will bring up this matter anymore.

Chiang Xiao also fell silent upon hearing this.

That bright morning, the breakfast shop, her, Meng Xinian, Elder Sister Yu, Chun Yu—a convergence that now ended in a sigh.

”When will Chiang Baohe be executed?” she asked.

”It seems to be at the end of this month, at the county execution ground. I heard Songtao went to the county to see him.” What Zhao Xin didn’t mention was that he had actually encountered Songtao, who looked to have aged more than ten years, on his way to the county.

He had avoided him, fearing that Songtao would recognize him.

This relative of his sister-in-law’s was truly a complicated matter.

Chiang Xiao let out a breath.

”Thank you, Xinzi. Go rest now.” Chiang Xiao knew he had tasks to perform when he went down the mountain, and he must be exhausted by now.

Some people in the Capital City also found out about this matter.

Fong Jianye looked at his father, hesitated for a long time, and asked, ”Dad, Chiang Baohe is after all Chiang Xiao’s uncle. With such a relative, it’s probably enough to become the laughingstock of others, don’t you think? And you still want me to pursue Chiang Xiao?”