The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man-Chapter 905 - : Aunt Zhang false claims (or extortion of) money 1

Chapter 905: Aunt Zhang false claims (or extortion of) money 1

Her lips curved slightly as she buried her head in his chest.

Third brother’s mouth wasn’t always annoying; at least now, she liked what he was saying.

In the evening, Aunt Zhang and Old Zhang made their way to the Xiao Family.

Li Rong’er was cooking in the kitchen when she saw them, she asked, “Are you here for…”

“Is Qingyue at home?” Aunt Zhang was the one who spoke.

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Su Qingyue came out of Xiao Yuchuan’s room, “Aunt Zhang, Old Zhang has also come. Let me pour you some water.”

Xiao Yishan also emerged from his own room, “You both are here…” He instructed Li Rong’er, “Make enough food for two more people, tonight Old Zhang and Aunt Zhang will dine with us.”

“No need, no need.” Aunt Zhang hurriedly waved her hands, “I just have some matters to discuss with Qingyue, and also with Chuan. My son Zhang Ping’an is already preparing our evening meal at home, and the food for his father and me is already in the pot.”

“I see.” Xiao Yishan didn’t insist.

Su Qingyue understood from Aunt Zhang’s words that she wished to speak privately.

So, she led the two of them into Xiao Yuchuan’s room.

Xiao Yishan’s expression turned ugly as he stood still.

He was the head of the household, yet now there were matters concerning the family and they were going to third brother, leaving him out of it.

Li Rong’er walked over to Xiao Yishan and said discontentedly, “Brother Xiao, why haven’t they come to you with this matter but gone to Chuan instead, when you are the head of this household?”

“Enough, go back to your cooking,” Xiao Yishan responded with a stern face as he returned to his room.

Xiao Yuchuan saw that Old Zhang and Aunt Zhang had entered the room, he quickly poured two cups of water from the water pot on the table, and pulled the chairs in front of the table back, “You’ve both arrived, please have a seat.”

The couple looked around the room, noticing the brand-new large wardrobe, the bed, and a whole set of newly made tables and chairs. Old Zhang said, “Chuan, your house is well-built, and the furniture is nice too.”

“All thanks to my wife’s efforts,” Xiao Yuchuan chuckled.

They all settled down at the table.

Su Qingyue asked, “Aunt Zhang, may I know what brings the two of you here?”

Old Zhang began, “Here’s the thing. The scandal of the Liang Lizheng family has spread to the town, and the county magistrate thinks that Liang Zhenghong, as a village chief, cannot manage his own household, let alone be responsible for a village chief. This afternoon, the town’s government office issued an order, starting from tomorrow, Liang Zhenghong’s position as village chief will be rescinded. A new selection for Wushan Village’s village chief will take place in a few days.”

Aunt Zhang then said, “Normally, the villagers would elect the village chief, who would then be reported to the government office for approval. Alternatively, the government office can directly appoint a person of high regard in the village to take on the role. Your Old Zhang has been fair and just over the years, and has done many good deeds for the village, winning the affection of many villagers; even I, following him, have done quite a few kind acts. If the village were to hold an election, Old Zhang would have a good chance of winning. However, Li Gui’s father Li Song has pulled some strings in the government office, probably intending for the government office to directly appoint Li Song as the new village chief.”

Old Zhang continued, “I also have contacts in the government office, and it so happens that the county magistrate will leave office soon, looking to make a final profit before his departure. The news leaked from the government office is that Li Song has given twenty taels of silver to the county magistrate. It looks like in a few days, Li Song will be appointed as the village chief of Wushan Village.”

Su Qingyue and Xiao Yuchuan had already vaguely understood the intent of their visit; it seemed they were looking for financial support.

Old Zhang paused, then added, “Qingyue, you are a discerning person. What do you think, should I let this position of village chief go?”