Chapter 860 - 859: Thought I Was The Gullible Big Head?
Anyway, she’s just a wild rural girl; even if something really happens, no one will stand up for her.
With those thoughts in mind, the shopkeeper sidled up to the two government officials and whispered a few words, discreetly slipping two pouches into their hands.
The officials felt the weight of the pouches, and upon a slight squeeze, estimated that each silver ingot inside must weigh about five taels.
Immediately, the two officials wavered. Their salaries were low, only earning one tael of silver a month. Such a sudden fortune in their hands was quite tempting.
To be honest, none of the shopkeeper’s little movements or whispered words to the officials escaped Wang Yongzhu’s watchful eyes and ears.
The shopkeeper hoped that the officials would consider the shop’s usual offerings and ensure the Tian Family saved face today, promising generous gifts in the future. He emphasized that Wang Yongzhu was merely a rural girl without influence or power. Even if she were taken to the Yamen, she wouldn’t be able to file a grievance.
The two officials, clutching the silver, glanced at Wang Yongzhu, their eyes full of hesitation.
Seeing that the officials didn’t reject him outright, the shopkeeper knew there was a chance. He immediately sweetened the deal by twenty percent.