RPAGF Chapter 296 Grandma's Injustice
Chapter 296 Grandma's Injustice
"Thank you all for your hard work. Please sit down and continue eating." Wu Baixi smiled and waved to everyone, indicating that they should not be polite.
"Let's continue eating, let's continue eating." Xiuying also agreed, "Don't delay the meal because of us coming."
Wu Baixi walked quickly to the repaired section of the wall. After stabilizing himself, he stretched out his hand and patted the wall vigorously. His face was full of surprise and admiration. He couldn't help but say, "These are just some ordinary stones and soil. I never thought they were so strong."
He applied more strength and patted it a few more times before saying, "This level of firmness is truly beyond imagination."
As Wu Baixi spoke, he carefully observed the surface of the wall, his brows slightly furrowed.
"If the walls of Pingyang County were this strong, we wouldn't have to worry about foreign invasions."
Wu Baixi solemnly told Xiuying, "Xiuying, I really want to see Grandma Zhang. You know, repairing the Pingyang County wall is a matter of great importance to the safety of the people."
He raised his head slightly, gazing into the distance, and continued, "If Grandma Zhang's recipe is truly effective, then it would truly solve our great problem. I, Wu Baixi, will definitely submit a memorial to the court to request a reward for Grandma Zhang's contribution."
"We must not allow the old lady's wisdom and contributions to be buried. The court will surely reward her generously and let her achievements be known to the world."
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At this time, the light in the room was a little dim. Grandma Zhang was sitting at the table, silently wiping her tears in front of Grandpa Zhang's spirit tablet, muttering about the past.
"Old man, you left early and left me alone..." Grandma Zhang's tears kept falling and dripping on the back of her wrinkled hands.
At this moment, Xiuying's voice was heard from outside the courtyard: "Grandma Zhang, I'm Xiuying, please open the door."
Grandma Zhang was slightly startled, then slowly raised her head, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve, and replied in a trembling voice: "It's Xiuying, she's coming, she's coming."
As Grandma Zhang spoke, she stood up tremblingly and staggered towards the door.
Grandma Zhang slowly opened the door. The moment she saw Xiuying, a smile appeared on her face and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
However, when her gaze shifted to Wu Baixi behind Xiuying, her face instantly darkened, and the hint of a smile that had just appeared on her face disappeared without a trace.
But she still suppressed her emotions and said coldly: "Sit inside."
Mrs. Zhang stepped aside, her tone flat and without any enthusiasm of welcome.
After saying that, she turned around and walked into the house, her steps seeming heavy and slow.
Xiuying didn't think much about the change in Grandma Zhang's attitude. She was only thinking about getting credit for Grandma Zhang. She took Wu Baixi into the house with a smile on her face and asked Wu Baixi to sit on the chair.
She then told Grandma Zhang, "Grandma, this is our county magistrate. He's currently in charge of repairing the city wall in Pingyang County!"
"I told Mr. Wu about the recipe you gave me. Mr. Wu attached great importance to it and came here to learn about it." Xiuying said as she looked at Grandma Zhang with anticipation, hoping to get a positive response from her.
Wu Baixi looked at Grandma Zhang, who was sitting beside him. She seemed completely indifferent, even a little apathetic. But he didn't care and patiently explained.
"Old lady, I know you may be dissatisfied with me, but please listen to me." Wu Baixi looked at Grandma Zhang sincerely and continued, "I have been transferred to Pingyang. It won't be long before your new official will take office."
He looked at Grandma Zhang again and continued, "Old lady, you know the current situation is unstable and foreign enemies are eyeing us covetously. I've seen the wall built in the village, and it's much stronger than the wall of Pingyang County. Therefore, I plan to use your prescription to repair the wall of Pingyang County and report it to the court to reward you for your merit. However, this prescription must have a reason."
Xiuying listened to Wu Baixi's words and her eyes stayed on him for a moment. Then she suddenly realized: It turned out that Lord Wu Baixi had been transferred. He didn't tell her before because he was afraid that Awang would know and worry.
She shook her head slightly, a look of worry on her face. This transfer wasn't a good thing. Pingyang County was close to the border with Shang State, and the situation between the two countries was unstable. This time, she would have to take on the arduous task of repairing the city wall.
War may break out at any time in the border areas, and the pressure is not something that ordinary people can bear.
Grandma Zhang sighed slowly, her weathered face filled with grief, anger, and determination. She said in a trembling voice, "If my prescription is really useful, I, an old woman, don't need any merit."
Grandma Zhang raised her head and stared straight at Wu Baixi, tears glistening in her eyes.
She paused, her emotions growing more agitated, and continued, "I only want the life of the Jizhou prefect. Sir Wu, can you do this?"
Grandma Zhang clenched her fists tightly, her body trembled slightly, and her voice became a little louder, filled with deep resentment and questioning.
"That damn official killed my husband and destroyed my family. If I can't avenge my husband, I would rather let this recipe rot in my stomach!" Tears rolled down Grandma Zhang's cheeks.
Wu Baixi was startled when he heard this, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. However, his years of experience as an official made him realize that Zhang Tainan's grief and resoluteness must be due to a great injustice.
He took a deep breath, nodded heavily, and said in a firm tone: "Old man, if the Jizhou prefect is careless about human life and kills innocent people, I, Wu Baixi, will report it to the court and seek justice for you!"
"I will never tolerate such a wicked official going unpunished and causing innocent people to suffer. Rest assured, as long as the facts are true, the court will definitely give you justice!"
Xiuying only knew that Grandpa Zhang died early and Grandma Zhang lived alone until she adopted a son many years later.
She never imagined that Grandma Zhang was hiding such deep injustice and pain.
No wonder when the village proposed to build a wall that day, Grandma Zhang did not immediately offer the prescription, but came to my house in the evening to tell me.
Xiuying frowned, thinking carefully about the situation at that time, and regretted that she had not noticed the hidden truth earlier.
Thinking of this, Xiuying quickly walked to Grandma Zhang, gently held her hand, and said softly, "Grandma, don't be too sad. Lord Wu is a good official and will definitely make the decision for you."
"You've suffered a lot these years, but everything will be fine in the future." Xiuying said as she gently patted the back of Grandma Zhang's hand. Xiuying looked distressed and just wanted to do her best to calm Grandma Zhang down a little.