Chapter 134: Strolling through the Night Market(1)_1
Mu Zhongqing discerned his daughter’s thoughts and said with a bitter smile, "According to the laws of our Great Jin Nation, all citizens over the age of 70 who have not betrayed their country, conspired with the enemy, murdered individuals or stole goods can be exempted from punishment."
"However, there is another law: all citizens of the Great Jin, who have repeatedly violated the national laws, shall have their punishments doubled and are not pardoned. Your grandfather already has a record in the local government office from fifteen years ago, so he does not qualify for the exemption."
"Damn!"
Cai Wei blurted out in frustration. She had long noticed that the old man didn’t seem like a good person. Despite wearing the mask of a respected elder, lecturing one person and scolding another, it turned out he was just a hypocritical old jerk. She suspected that his crime was probably adultery or theft!
"Wei’er, what do you want to ’roast’?"
Lady Du softly replied, "Your dad’s health is frail, not suitable for fatty foods like roasted meat skewers. If you want to roast something, roast some cabbage instead!"
Cai Wei took a deep breath in silence. Damn! Was she even in the mood to roast anything now?
"Mother, we don’t have all the necessary tools here, let’s wait until we get back home to roast," she suggested.
Seeing her daughter’s low spirits, Lady Du comforted her, "Don’t worry, don’t you know County Magistrate An? Tomorrow, let your father accompany you to Master An’s mansion and inquire about whether your grandfather’s case can be pardoned."
Cai Wei placed the tray on the table, rubbing the center of her brow with a sigh, "Ah, alright."
Upon seeing his daughter’s gloom, Mu Zhongqing guiltily said, "Wei’er, once this matter passes, your father can relax. From then on, we’ll do as you say at home. Wherever you want to move, our family will move there."