The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 317 - 195_3

In a moment of desperation, Mrs. Yun also followed them and watched them ride away in the carriage.

She chased them for a long while, finally spotting them entering a grand household. Upon inquiry, she learned it was the courtyard of the Ma family’s business.

Yu Changfa was the son-in-law married into the Ma family.

It was truly laughable to think about it. While she struggled to raise her children in Shu County, he had leapt to become the esteemed son-in-law of the owner.

Mrs. Yun squatted at the Ma family’s door for two days before she finally saw Yu Changfa come out.

She immediately approached him to reason, but Yu Changfa refused to acknowledge her as his wife from his humble beginnings. He even insulted her as a madwoman.

He then ordered the servants to drive her away.

Unable to take it, Mrs. Yun went to the government office to file a complaint against Yu Changfa.

Xiao Xi wasn’t surprised at all when he heard the news, and only wanted to bring his mother back home.

"Your mother is suing him, you all..."

"It’s no use. Mother is too naive." Xiao Xi said calmly, "Officials protect their own. We’re just a poor family. Bringing down the Ma family requires power and influence, neither of which we have. As long as we can bring Mother back safely, that’s all that matters."

"You’re just going to let them off like that?"

Xia Yu was surprised at Xiao Xi’s calm demeanor.

"Let him be." Xiao Xi said coldly, "If we’re no match for him, then we can’t do anything. If we surpass him, what does it matter who he is to us?"

It seemed quite logical.

"However, if you surpass him one day, he might claim to be your biological father and say you’re unfilial."

Xia Yu gave a friendly reminder: "The best way is to sever all ties. Either get a declaration written by him personally or a paper of separation."

"Alright, I understand, sis, I’ll make a trip to the government office."

"What about Xiaoqing?"

"Xiaoqing shouldn’t show up. I’m enough to handle this."

Xia Yu watched Xiao Xi with a sigh in her heart: This child is bound to achieve great things when she grows up.

She handled things calmly and clearly knew what she wanted, refusing to dwell on matters that couldn’t be changed, and tried her hardest to protect her younger brother.

Because she clearly knew that her younger brother Xiaoqing was the future for her and her mother, their reliance.

In the teahouse over the past few days, Xiao Xi had been helping out with work, but only allowed Xiaoqing to help with the cooking in the back kitchen. During their free time, the siblings read books from the shelves together.

Xiao Xi also requested that the excitement from the government office not reach Xiaoqing’s ears.

Sometimes it was enviable how Xiaoqing had such a protective sister, truly a blessing.

Xia Yu brought Xiao Xi to the government office.

A large crowd of people surrounded the place, eager to see what would happen to this Chen Shimei.

However, they were quite disappointed as Yu Changfa adamantly denied recognizing Mrs. Yun.

"Why, why are you doing this to me..."

Mrs. Yun was heartbroken, her face full of disbelief: "We were once so in love, and you were so good to me and the children..."

Xiao Xi watched his devastated mother and immediately pleaded with the Government Official to allow her to the court.

"Please, Sir, allow this child to step into the court to bring Mrs. Yun back."

Xia Yu quickly slipped a purse into the Government Official’s hand.

"Oh, it’s Manager Xia, no problem at all."

The Government Official, having received a benefit, naturally turned a blind eye and agreed to cooperate.

"Who is causing a disturbance here?"

"Sir, a young girl claiming to be Mrs. Yun’s daughter seeks an audience with you."

"Let her in."

"Commoner Xiao Xi greets Your Honor."

"You came at the right time." The County Magistrate was also puzzled: "Mrs. Yun is accusing Yu Changfa of abandoning his wife from humble beginnings, but Yu Changfa claims he doesn’t recognize her. Do you recognize this person?"

"There are many people in the world who look alike. I haven’t seen my father for over three years, and my memory is somewhat blurred." Xiao Xi replied, "I hope Your Honor allows me to step forward for a closer look."

"Granted."

Xiao Xi walked up to Yu Changfa and circled around him.

"Does this uncle recognize this girl?"

"I don’t recognize her."

Yu Changfa looked straight ahead, not sparing Xiao Xi a glance.

Ha, the ironies of the world are indeed laughable. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Some people should be recognized even if they were to turn to dust.

It seemed he intended to pretend to be oblivious to the end.

Then let’s help him along.

"You don’t recognize us, then perhaps my mother mistook someone else in her longing for her husband."

"Since you don’t recognize us, would you please write a declaration in front of Your Honor and all the villagers, stating that you have no acquaintance with Mrs. Yun and her two children, now or in the future?"