The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Shu Quan was waiting impatiently on the side; he waited for the Xu Family, and waited for the Fang Family, yet there was still no outcome for their Shu family.

Fortunately, the county magistrate continued reading, this time concerning Wei Qin.

Wei Qin was actually quite surprised; she hadn’t done anything, after all.

But once the Imperial Decree was read, she understood.

Because of her, everyone learned that Cheng Wenbao and the Cheng Family were involved in the black market. She promptly informed Yunzheng, which allowed Qi Lie to react swiftly and monitor the Cheng Family’s establishment, successfully capturing several key black market stewards connected with Cheng Wenbao.

Similarly, the Cheng Family in Changjin Prefecture was also apprehended before they could flee.

In this matter, Wei Qin’s contribution was undeniable.

Although later Yunzheng and Shu Yu managed to turn Rong Hou’s allegiance, enabling them to learn about the Cheng Family’s affairs, by then it was already quite late, and the delivery of messages wouldn’t have been as timely.

Thus, the Emperor also rewarded Wei Qin, which happened to be exactly what Wei Qin was yearning for—to end her marriage with that wealthy merchant from Huajiang Prefecture.

The contract of servitude in Cheng Jiatong’s hands regarding Wei Qin was deemed invalid, but she indeed had a marriage contract with that wealthy merchant from several years ago due to the Wei family’s pressure.

Even though the other party did not treat her as a wife, nominally, she was his wife. If that wealthy merchant were to pursue the matter now, demanding her return, he would be entirely justified.

Now that Wei Qin had made notable achievements, the Emperor granted her request, not only allowing them to divorce but also punishing the impoverished merchant.

Moreover, Wei Qin received a reward of money sufficient for her to establish herself and live well after reuniting with her son.

Wei Qin was overwhelmed with joy, wiping away tears vigorously, she solemnly bowed, ”Thank you, thank you for the Emperor’s kindness.”

Shu Yu was pleased and helped her up.

The matter concerning Wei Qin was relayed by Yunzheng to Qi Lie. The latter organized it and reported it, unexpectedly leading to an Imperial Decree that included the villagers of Righteous Dao Village.

Wei Qin stood aside, Shu Quan and the Second Madam took a deep breath, thinking finally their turn had come.

The county magistrate glanced at them and continued slowly as if intentionally, ”Ms. Wu, come forth to hear the decree.”

Ms. Wu was outside the door; she had only heard the news and rushed over to watch the excitement, not expecting the decree to include her.

She hadn’t done anything significant, thinking her separation from Shu Feng was already caring enough for her, yet she also had to hear the decree?

Ms. Wu had not yet reacted when her brothers hurriedly pushed her, ”Little sister, quickly, go inside.”

Ms. Wu uttered a couple of ’hey’s, busily entering the room, clumsily kneeling down.

”L-Lord.”

Only then did the county magistrate read aloud; Ms. Wu didn’t quite understand, listening in a daze as if it was mentioned she endured humiliation, secretly monitored Shu Feng’s actions, and reported the matter promptly, her bravery being commendable and worthy of reward.

Thus, Ms. Wu also freed herself from the accusations and received a reward of thirty taels.

Ms. Wu was overwhelmed by this great joy; she, she wasn’t accused anymore? And money?

Though she had a fierce disposition, she couldn’t help but have her eyes reddened at this moment.

God knows how much gossip she endured during this period; even though she separated from Shu Feng, outsiders still looked at her with strange eyes. Except for her family, others avoided her and pointed fingers behind her back.