Chapter 119 Disposal
The Li Family Patriarch’s forehead, already nearly dry of cold sweat, began to furiously bead up again as he glared fiercely at Li Jinlong and Li Dagui.
Such a menace! A single careless act could bring about a calamity that would annihilate the entire clan!
The slight hope from the previous night of saving Li Jinlong had completely vanished; now he wished he could sever ties with Li Dagui’s family immediately.
Although Li Dagui didn’t quite understand, he wasn’t foolish. Seeing that Wang Yongan had only casually spoken a few words, and the Clan Leader’s look toward him grew hostile, how could he not understand?
It seemed that his son’s chances were more likely bad than good.
Looking at his son, Li Jinlong, who had heard what Wang Yongan said, sat on the ground in a stupor as if struck by lightning, unresponsive.
Any thought of further bargaining with the Wang Family disappeared instantly. He hardened his heart, set aside his pride, and pulling Wang Daxiu, knelt before Wang Yongan, "Scholar Wang, I beg you, spare my Jinlong! He’s still young, doesn’t understand things, it was truly just a moment of confusion! Please, for the sake of our previous relations as in-laws, spare his life! We’ll compensate with money, with money! I’ve brought all the silver from home, everything, and we’ll give it all to you. Only ask you to spare him for the sake of our fellow villagers, for the sake of past affection, please spare his life! I kowtow to you!"
As he spoke, he reached into his bosom and pulled out the bulging purse, attempting to stuff it into Wang Yongan’s hand.
Wang Yongan wouldn’t dare accept such a grand gesture and fear the risk of ensuing complications.
He immediately stepped aside, repeatedly saying, "Uncle Da Gui, you mustn’t do this, you are putting me in a difficult position. How this should be handled is up to the respective Clan Leaders and my father to decide. I, a junior, cannot simply speak out. Uncle Da Gui, please, rise."
Where would Li Dagui dare to stand up? The situation was compelling! The Wang Family called back Wang Laoer as reinforcement. Now that his sons and daughters had fled, he was left only with his wife, and looking at the Clan Leader’s demeanor, it seemed he wouldn’t defend Li’s family. Was there any other option than to obediently accept punishment and save his son?