Chapter 443 - 241 Perfect Resolution_2
Eldest Li’s wife grew more and more frightened as she thought about it and realized this issue didn’t concern her family or cost them even a trace of silver. It was all stirred up by Li Laoer, so why should she suffer a beating on their behalf? She immediately shrieked, "It’s not that I wanted to lie, it’s grandma Li who made me say this..."
As soon as she spoke, the onlookers exploded into commotion, cursing at Li Laoer one after another.
Seeing the tide turning again, Li Laoer cursed, "You, a servant, dare to meddle in my family affairs..." Before he could finish, Huang Tie threw several punches at him, causing him to kneel on the ground, clasping his belly in pain, unable to speak.
Huang Tie sneered, "So what if I’m a servant? Even as a servant, my status is much higher than a bastard like you."
Old man Li too saw that indeed it was the Li family ganging up against the third daughter-in-law. However, he did not wish for this matter to be taken to the County Government Office, as it would tarnish Green Willow Village’s reputation. He hurriedly suggested, "Let’s not take this matter to the County Government Office, shall we? It would also damage your sister’s reputation. Let’s sit down and resolve it ourselves. I can take charge of certain things."
Manhe originally hadn’t planned to take the matter to the County Government Office; his previous threat was meant to intimidate them. But now that things had escalated to this point, it was imperative to resolve the matter thoroughly at the County Government Office and sever all ties between Qian Mandua and this family once and for all. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be long before the mother and her sons would be worn to death.
He shook his head, "My sister’s family has been terribly bullied. I must ask Master County Magistrate to do justice for the people and sentence this conscienceless Li Laoer to prison."
Old man Li turned to Butler Huang, "Butler Huang, please persuade Second Shopkeeper Qian to settle this matter privately. Making it public is bad for everyone."
Butler Huang smiled and pulled Manhe aside to whisper, "Taking it to the County Government Office would at most result in Li Laoer getting a two-year jail sentence, which would still be detrimental to your aunt’s reputation. It would be better if..." He whispered a few words in Manhe’s ear.
Hearing a better solution that wouldn’t damage Qian Mandua’s reputation, Manhe nodded in agreement.
Old man Li then invited two Li family elders to come and cleared the scene of onlookers.
Manhe insisted on a complete separation. If the Li family disagreed, he would go to the County Government Office to drum in protest. Although the Li family was reluctant to split, they were even more averse to taking the matter to the County Government Office.