Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 66 Encountering Danger

Suddenly, several people appeared and blocked the road.

The men, looking menacing, pressed him for answers:

"Which of you is Lu Qingqing?"

Lu Qingqing was completely bewildered; she wondered which scoundrel she had offended.

Lin Yunlan quickly shielded Lu Qingqing behind him.

He looked warily at the uninvited guests and said:

"Gentlemen, what brings you here?"

The burly man at the head glared and said menacingly:

"Stop talking nonsense, I'm asking who Lu Qingqing is!"

Lu Qingqing forced herself to remain calm and stepped forward to say:

"I am Lu Qingqing. May I ask what business you have with me?"

The burly man snorted coldly:

"Someone paid us to teach you a lesson! Who told you to be such a busybody?"

Lin Erzhu roared angrily:

"Is there no law in broad daylight?!"

The burly men ignored him completely and continued to approach step by step.

The atmosphere instantly became tense.

Lin Yunlan shielded Lu Qingqing behind him, his eyes sharply fixed on the burly men, and said:

"I'd like to see just how bold you are!"

Lu Qingqing gripped Lin Yunlan's clothes tightly, her heart pounding in her throat.

At this moment, one of the burly men charged towards Lin Yunlan, swinging his fist.

Lin Yunlan dodged to the side and grabbed the other person's arm in the process.

With a forceful twist, the burly man howled in pain.

Seeing this, the other burly men swarmed forward.

Lin Yunlan responded calmly, throwing punches and kicks with fierce moves.

Lin Erzhu, not to be outdone, picked up a wooden stick from the roadside and joined the fight.

Wang Xiuxiu anxiously called out from the side:

"be careful!"

Lu Qingqing was so anxious that she stamped her feet, her mind racing.

Thinking of ways to deal with it.

Just then, the sound of horses' hooves came from not far away.

It was Quan Fuhai who brought his men over.

In the blink of an eye, several attendants immediately joined the fight.

In just a few moments, the arrogant group of people were subdued.

Quan Fuhai bowed and apologized:

"It was all due to my lack of foresight that I brought such danger upon Madam Lu."

Lu Qingqing was puzzled and asked:

"Boss Quan, what exactly is going on?"

Quan Fuhai explained:

"The herbal tea sold out by noon today."

I've sent the shopkeeper to your house to inform you to make a little more herbal tea tomorrow.

The shopkeeper returned shortly after he went out.

He received information that my competitor wanted to harm you.

When I heard that, I knew it was serious, so I immediately brought my men over.

Lu Qingqing asked, puzzled:

"But I have done them no wrong, why would they want to harm me?"

Boss Quan explained:

"The last poisoning incident,"

They meticulously planned to harm me and the restaurant.

They didn't want you to snatch them away halfway, and they're holding a grudge.

I can only resort to these low-level methods to harm you.

But don't worry, Madam Lu, everything is arranged on my end.

This time, we will definitely wipe them all out.

Lu Qingqing frowned and said:

"So that's how it is. These people are truly ruthless and unscrupulous."

Lin Yunlan said:

"Boss Quan, how do you plan to handle this matter?"

Quan Fuhai said angrily:

"Don't worry, I've already notified the people in the government office."

The evidence has already been presented to them; this time, the perpetrators were caught red-handed.

We will make sure they have nowhere to escape.

"But Madam Lu, I'll have to trouble you to come with me to the county government office."

Bring these thieves to justice.

Lu Qingqing nodded without hesitation:

"Boss Quan, this is the least I can do, I will definitely cooperate."

Lin Yunlan said:

"Qingqing, I'll go with you."

Afterwards, Lin Yunlan told her second brother and sister-in-law to go home first.

He went to the county government office with Lu Qingqing.

Lin Erzhu knew this matter was of great importance, and immediately said:

"Yunlan, you and Qingqing can rest assured."

Your sister-in-law and I will go home first. You two be careful.

We will certainly tell the magistrate the truth.

Let them bring these evildoers to justice.

Lin Yunlan nodded:

"Second brother, you and your wife be careful on the road."

Lu Qingqing also said:

"Second brother and second sister-in-law, thank you for your hard work."

Lin Erzhu and Wang Xiuxiu waved their hands, turned around, and drove the oxcart away.

Lin Yunlan and Lu Qingqing followed Quan Fuhai into the carriage and headed towards the county government office.

Throughout the journey, Lin Yunlan held Lu Qingqing's hand tightly.

I was afraid she would be frightened by what had just happened.

Upon arriving at the county government office,

Quan Fuhai explained his purpose to the county yamen bailiff, who then went inside to report.

Before long, the sound of the county magistrate taking the stage could be heard.

When the magistrate saw that it was Mr. and Mrs. Lu Qingqing,

He paused for a moment, then regained his composure.

Quan Fuhai gave a brief account of the incident and then presented the evidence one by one.

After careful investigation and analysis of the entire case, the magistrate...

In addition, the testimonies of the scholar, the coroner, and the yamen runners,

The final result is,

Zhao Yu, the owner of Cuixuan Restaurant, and his friend Li Wei were convicted of attempted malicious murder.

Both were the masterminds.

Cuixuan Tower was immediately sealed off.

All of them were arrested and immediately thrown into prison.

The official verdict will be announced in three days.

When Lu Qingqing and Lin Yunlan heard the verdict,

The huge weight on my heart has finally been lifted.

Quan Fuhai bowed and thanked the county magistrate.

"Thank you for your keen insight, sir, for giving us justice."

The magistrate nodded slightly:

"Upholding justice in this area is my duty as an official."

Lin Yunlan also said:

"Your Excellency is wise. In this way, the town will be much more peaceful."

Everyone else left, leaving only the county magistrate and Lin Yunlan.

Lu Qingqing, Quan Fuhai and several others.

The magistrate walked up to Lu Qingqing and said:

"I never imagined that Madam Lu would be so chivalrous and righteous."

They are always ready to lend a helping hand to others.

Lu Qingqing smiled shyly:

"Your Excellency, I'm embarrassed by what you've said."

"It's been a few days. How is the old lady?"

The magistrate replied with a smile:

"Thank you for your concern. My mother is doing well."

It is thanks to you that you stepped forward and exposed this heinous act.

Otherwise, who knows how many more troubles would have arisen.

At this moment, Quan Fuhai was slightly taken aback upon hearing their conversation.

He muttered to himself:

"Oh my, I didn't expect that Madam Lu and the others knew the magistrate!"

This Lady Lu is no ordinary woman; we must befriend her from now on.

But his face was still full of smiles as he echoed:

"My lord, this is our duty. Such wicked people should be punished."

The magistrate nodded:

"That's good, but you'll need to be more careful in the future."

Don't put yourself in danger again.

Lin Yunlan replied:

"Rest assured, sir, we will certainly keep that in mind."

Lu Qingqing also said:

"Thank you for your concern, sir."

Just then, a yamen runner had something to report.

Seeing that the magistrate still had other matters to attend to, Lu Qingqing and the others...

He immediately bowed, said goodbye, and left.

Quan Fuhai led the two to a private room in the restaurant.

They had someone prepare the food and bring it up.

During the meal, Quan Fuhai told the two about the sales of herbal tea.

Quan Fuhai, his face beaming with joy, said:

"Gentlemen, you have no idea how popular this herbal tea is today!"

At this rate, our herbal tea business is going to be amazing!

Lu Qingqing and Lin Yunlan were delighted to hear this.

Lin Yunlan said:

"This is a good thing, but we also need to plan ahead."

Quan Fuhai nodded:

"That's right, that's why I'm in a hurry to discuss this with you."

Lu Qingqing said:

"Luckily, I bought some extra large jars and two large pots today."

This came in very handy.

Quan Fuhai hurriedly said:

"Then I'll have to trouble you two. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need any help."

Lin Yunlan waved his hand:

"Boss Quan, you're too kind. It's all the proper thing to do."

The three of them ate their meal while discussing the herbal tea.

By the time Quan Fuhai sent someone to escort the two to their doorstep, it was already getting dark.