I insist

Chapter 521: Attitude

The city lord's wife smiled awkwardly, and was about to say something when the city lord stopped her.

"Madam, this whole thing was our fault. You should leave first, so we can feel at ease. After all, it's not a very comfortable place here."

The city lord pulled his wife to his side, a faint smile on his face, and said softly.

Seeing the city lord's action, Song Miqiu couldn't help but smile. She continued, "City lord, I came in with a life on my hands. It's not good to leave like this."

"The matter has just been investigated and clarified. It was the shop owner's wife who colluded with one of the shop's employees, killed the owner, and ran away with the money. Therefore, this matter has nothing to do with the old lady."

You can really get out of here now, and so can your family.

The city lord looked at Song Miqiu with a fawning expression and said, word by word.

Upon hearing the city lord's words, Song Miqiu sneered and turned her gaze to the city lord's wife: "City lord, are you sure you've investigated this matter thoroughly?"

When the city lord saw her gaze, he followed it and saw the city lord's wife. She must have known that this matter was related to the city lord's wife.

“I have offended the city lord’s wife, and I don’t believe this matter has nothing to do with her. What do you say, city lord?” Song Miqiu said bluntly.

The city lord hadn't expected Song Miqiu to be so blunt. He smiled awkwardly and said, "I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly."

If it really involves her, I will definitely handle it impartially.

"Is that so?" Song Miqiu looked at the city lord and his wife with a half-smile.

Seeing the city lord's bewildered expression, the city lord's wife quickly said, "Madam, I'm so sorry, I never expected this to happen."

Jia Yan, immediately kneel down and kowtow to the old lady to admit your mistake, until she forgives you.

Duan Jiayan knew the seriousness of the matter and dared not meddle, maintaining a serious and attentive attitude.

Song Miqiu didn't dwell on the matter, not wanting to become mortal enemies with the city lord's wife, and pretended to accept the apology: "Since you've already gone this far..."

Of course, I can't hold a grudge, and all I want is to live a peaceful life; I don't want to be constantly bothered by others.

Seeing that she had relented, the city lord breathed a sigh of relief and then quickly said, "Please rest assured, no one will cause you any trouble, and I will definitely manage the city well."

"I naturally trust the city lord on this matter. Now that things are clear, we'll take our leave," Song Miqiu said calmly.

Seeing that she had finally relented, the city lord quickly said, "Alright, then we will personally escort you all out."

"Then I'll have to trouble the city lord and his wife," Song Miqiu said calmly.

The city lord smiled slightly: "It's alright, it's alright, as long as you don't have to stay in jail."

Song Miqiu naturally knew what they were worried about. She just smiled slightly and then left with Qiu Tianlei and Tian Yumei.

Tian Yumei and Qiu Tianlei didn't say much and followed Song Miqiu away, while the city lord, his wife, and Duan Jiayan followed behind them to see them off.

After witnessing Song Miqiu and the others leave, the city lord finally breathed a sigh of relief. He glared angrily at his wife, his face turning extremely ugly.

Seeing his expression, the city lord's wife trembled and quickly said, "Husband, this was my fault. You can punish me however you like."

"I've caused you trouble. I didn't realize her identity was so powerful. It's all my fault."

“Brother-in-law, it’s not my sister’s fault. It’s me. I deliberately caused trouble, which is why things turned out this way. It’s my fault and has nothing to do with my sister.”

Duan Jiayan, fearing that the city lord would punish the city lord's wife, quickly said...

The city lord said angrily, "Neither of you can escape this matter. I already know what happened. You two were just making trouble out of nothing."

Don't you all know what that woman did? Are you really so blind to right and wrong? I ask you, if it weren't for the old lady's distinguished status this time...

"If they're just ordinary merchants, are you planning to just kill them like that? Have you no regard for the law?"

Seeing the growing crowd gathering at the gate, the city lord's wife reached out and tugged at the city lord's sleeve, asking cautiously, "Don't talk about these things here."

Let's go back, okay? Let's not talk about it anymore.

"Now you're ashamed? What were you doing before? This matter has been investigated thoroughly, and I can't even bear to think about whether you've done similar things before."

What exactly have you done using your identities? Are you trying to kill me?

The city lord was furious and roared at them.

The city lord's wife and Duan Jiayan could only stand there, listening blankly as the city lord scolded them, and could only lower their heads and remain silent.

Seeing their behavior, the city lord had nothing to say and could only turn and leave without even glancing at them.

The city lord's wife looked at his retreating figure and couldn't help but sigh. Now she regretted it a little; if she had known this would happen, she shouldn't have gotten involved.

Or perhaps we shouldn't have gone so far, lest we have no way to stop.

Seeing his sister like this, Duan Jiayan's eyes filled with heartache. He carefully said, "Sister, I'm sorry, it's all my fault for dragging you into this."

"And I even caused you to get scolded by your brother-in-law, it's all my fault."

The city lord's wife looked at Duan Jiayan and smiled slightly: "This matter has nothing to do with you. I did it all myself. Don't worry, he won't hurt me."

I'll talk to him nicely, and he'll forgive me. You should go home and rest; your arm needs to be healed.

Duan Jiayan wanted to say something, but since only the city lord and his wife could resolve the matter themselves, he could only nod.

Then he walked home, looking back every few steps, very worried about the city lord's wife.

Song Miqiu took Qiu Tianlei and Tian Yumei back home.

As soon as she entered the house, Tian Yumei went straight to find her child. Even though she had only been away for a short time, she was still very worried.

Qiu Tianlei breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally back, Mother. Luckily you were here, otherwise we wouldn't know how to handle this situation."

"Alright, hurry back and get some rest. Go see your child and don't keep Yumei worrying," Song Miqiu said proactively.

Qiu Tianlei nodded repeatedly: "I understand. I'll go see the child now. Mother, you should get some rest too."

Song Miqiu nodded repeatedly and then returned to her small courtyard.

Upon returning, the guards immediately reported: "Those who came to investigate have left, and it has been confirmed that they are all gone; not a single person remains."

Upon hearing this news, Song Miqiu breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that they've left. If they hadn't, we would have had to be wary of their people, which is too much of a hassle."

By the way, how is Yu Huailin doing these days? Is he alright?