novelhk Chapter 167 Are you concerned about me?
Chapter 167 Are you concerned about me?
Even if the compensation money is awarded to the women, they can easily squander it all if they have no income.
Moreover, in this era, most families find it difficult to accept a woman's divorce, and these women are preparing for divorce and waiting for their daughters to return, so it's impossible for them to go home.
The houses they currently live in belong to their husbands' families. Even if Wu Qingfeng intends to favor them, it is impossible for him to give them half of the property as he would in later generations.
Therefore, after the divorce, they didn't even have a place to stay.
However, if they really made up their minds, she wouldn't mind helping them again. So many members of the Lin family were exiled, and the empty houses were partly taken back by the village and partly used to pay off her debts.
She can discuss with Uncle Hai which area she likes and rent it to them at a low price.
Fifteen minutes later, Lin Chang'er drove a donkey cart, leading several women and seafood out the door.
Although they set off early, they first went to the town and then delivered goods to Yunlai Restaurant.
By the time they arrived at the county government office, it was already noon.
Although the women were anxious, Lin Chang'er had only meant well and tried to help them out. In the end, she even helped pay the head tax for those entering the city.
They would have to ask someone to help them get to the county government office later, so naturally they dared not complain.
Originally, the county government office had already closed for the day, but since the officials had been away on official business yesterday and returned late, Wu Qingfeng allowed them to arrive an hour later today.
Lin Chang'er drove the carriage to the county government office, and on the way she happened to run into several constables who had eaten at her house the day before.
The constables didn't recognize her car, but they recognized her face!
He casually flagged down the car and greeted her, "Miss Lin, are you delivering seafood into the city?"
Lin Chang'er stopped the donkey cart. "Yes, we've finished delivering the seafood. We need to see Lord Wu about something."
"Are you brothers going to the yamen?"
The constables nodded with smiles. "Lord Wu is considerate of our hard work yesterday and has allowed us to come to the yamen a little later today. What a coincidence that we ran into Miss Lin."
Lin Chang'er said, "That is indeed a coincidence. If you brothers don't mind, let's squeeze onto the carriage shaft and travel together?"
The constables laughed heartily, "Then let's take advantage of Miss Lin's fame again today."
Lin Chang'er gave up her seat, and a constable stepped in to help drive the carriage, while several other constables squeezed onto the carriage shaft.
Although they knew Miss Lin was open and honest, there was still a difference between men and women, and they dared not enter the carriage. Even if the young lady didn't mind, she was still someone protected by Lord Wu, and they had to be mindful of boundaries.
Lin Chang'er was happy to be a hands-off manager. Someone drove the carriage, and when they arrived at the county government office, someone helped to announce their arrival, so they entered the county government office smoothly.
The pirate robbery case and the Lin family human trafficking case are both considered major cases in this small county town.
After returning last night, Wu Qingfeng worked through the night to organize the case files and send them to the prefectural city.
After a short nap, he went to the yamen again. As soon as he sat down, a yamen runner came to report that Miss Lin from Linshui Village had arrived.
He hurriedly followed the constables, feeling quite excited all the way until he saw the women who had come with Lin Chang'er.
It turns out they didn't come specifically to see him.
Disappointment aside, people's livelihood still needs to be taken care of.
Lin Chang'er was not one to fuss over trivial matters, and immediately allowed several women to voice their grievances.
After hearing the women's purpose, Wu Qingfeng was also very angry.
If they won't let him go home, then why were those people so indignant during his trial yesterday?
They readily accepted the compensation money, while the poor child cried out in despair.
In his opinion, the most unfortunate children were those born into these families.
Being abducted at such a young age is already a tragic fate. Just when things seemed to be looking up, her family forced her to die.
Wu Qingfeng's face was ashen. "I know everything about this matter, but are you sure you really want a divorce?"
"What I mean is that I will first send someone to reprimand your husband's family."
"If they are willing to take the child back, that would be best. If they are stubborn and unyielding, I will then preside over a divorce for you."
The women shook their heads. "Lord Wu, we already made up our minds last night."
"They think girls are dirty, but we don't. They're all flesh and blood of our own flesh."
"Sanlang's wife also promised us that once we've settled things, she'll give us a job so we can support ourselves with our daughter and won't have to worry about them anymore."
Upon hearing this, Wu Qingfeng would be truly shocked.
Even in the capital, very few women would dare to have such thoughts.
Especially for women like them, who have nothing at all.
However, considering that Lin Chang'er had promised to give them a job, it wasn't so strange after all.
I'm just curious, could it be that she came up with this idea?
Wu Qingfeng subconsciously looked at Lin Chang'er.
Lin Chang'er was puzzled by the stare. When she came to her senses, she quickly waved her hand and said, "I didn't get involved in their divorce."
"However, considering their future difficulties in making a living, we provided them with a job so that they wouldn't just sit around and do nothing."
Wu Qingfeng chuckled lightly, "So what if you were the one who instigated it?"
Lin Chang'er shook her head, "If it's not true, then it's not true. We still need to make it clear."
Wu Qingfeng shook his head. "Since you have made up your minds, I will have my clerk write a few divorce papers for you."
The women were deeply grateful and kowtowed in thanks.
Lin Chang'er seized the opportunity and said, "Let's make this clear first. Lord Wu couldn't bear to see you suffer the pain of being separated from your family and tormented by your husband's family, so he righteously arranged for you to get a divorce."
"If you regret it later, it won't be Lord Wu's problem. As for your children, Lord Wu will definitely do his best to help you find them."
"But that doesn't mean you can just wait and see if you can find it or not."
Actually, if she hadn't brought them to the county government office today, these women probably wouldn't even know whether the county government office was in the south or the north.
Alternatively, if they come to Wu Qingfeng themselves, he may refuse to see them, or he may persuade them to return.
His quick agreement today must have something to do with her.
Therefore, she also had to help him eliminate any potential problems.
The women had heard similar words once before in front of the Gu family's gate, and now that they heard them again, they understood Lin Chang'er's intention.
They hurriedly replied, "We know that Lord Wu is a man of great righteousness. No matter what we do in the future, we cannot blame Lord Wu. We only hope that Heaven will have mercy and allow our girls to return home soon."
Now that the matter was clear, Wu Qingfeng instructed his servant to take the women to find the clerk.
He sat down and drank tea with Lin Chang'er.
Although they were all old acquaintances, Lin Chang'er still felt a little uncomfortable suddenly being alone with only the two of them.
Seeing the two dark circles under his eyes and his pale face, I guessed that he must not have slept well last night.
"The case is urgent, but there's always more to do. Your family isn't here, so you need to take care of yourself and sleep when you should."
Wu Qingfeng looked at her and saw that although her expression was normal, her tone was hard to hide.
He was secretly delighted and said, "Is Sister Chang concerned about me?"