[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-209":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Abandoned Woman Busy Farming",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},537724,790,"Chapter 209 - 209 209 Appeal at the County Government Office","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-209",209,"\u003Cp>Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Appeal at the County Government Office Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Appeal at the County Government Office Bai Ruozhu never expected to be shown the door as soon as she arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How brilliant must this Doctor Fu’s medical skills be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throngs of visitors even after his retirement that his family is getting annoyed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We are not here for a medical consultation, but to see Doctor Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A relative of mine was treated by him six or seven years ago, she asked us to pay him a visit when we are in town, and also express her gratitude.” Bai Ruozhu explained with an apologetic smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The old Master is unwell and has retired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please come again tomorrow.” Having said that, the woman directly closed the door on them, refusing to let them enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How rude could one be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The siblings looked at the closed main gate, exchanged a helpless glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they could only wait until tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite this setback, Bai Ruozhu decided to proceed as planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow, she must go to the Government Office to appeal her case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, if Grandpa manages to bring the Wang Family to the door, their later appearance at the Government Office could be seen as revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning home, everyone was surprised to hear that Doctor Fu lived just two houses away, but they also felt helpless hearing that he would not receive visitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, can you ask around in the neighborhood tomorrow, inquire about Doctor Fu’s situation?” Bai Ruozhu suggested to Lin Ping’er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll have a wander around in the morning.” Lin Ping’er nodded, she was familiar with such casual social tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family went to bed early as they had a big task awaiting them the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning, the family quickly had their breakfast, and Bai Ruozhu with Bai Zepei went to the County Government Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They claimed to beat the drum of appeal, however, since Bai Zepei was acquainted with the Local Chief, there was no need for such a complex process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handing over a note, they met with Chief Li, explaining their situation was well enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On their way, Bai Ruozhu asked her brother uncertainly, “Should we tell the truth to Chief Li?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or should we just accuse Niu Pazi of blackmail, and defaming our aunt, then bring out the aunt when they are caught?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zepei remained silent for a while, pondering carefully before conveying, “There is no need to say too much, it’s hard for a clear official to decide a domestic dispute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is too complex to explain in one go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu nodded, that made sense, people often say that grace of bringing up is greater than grace of birth, few knew how the Wang Family abused the child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they felt the family must have had affection for the child after raising him for six years, and they were the ones ruining family peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pair arrived at the Government Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Minglu was on duty, seeing Bai Ruozhu, his eyes lit up and he approached, asking: “Brother Zehao, Ruozhu, what brings you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu had a fond impression of this honest second brother of the Wan Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She returned his greeting with a genuine smile, “Brother Minglu, we’ve come to appeal an injustice to the chief.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Minglu was startled, “What happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did your old mansion folks bully you again?” His face reddened with anger as he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, once asked, he realized his rashness; these were family affairs, why would you report such things to public officials?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you were to complain, you were more likely to take it to clan leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, someone blackmails us for some silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When we are taken to the public hall, you’ll see.” Bai Ruozhu, wary of time shortage, declined to explain more and bid him farewell before entering the Government Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Minglu stood in the same spot, feeling disheartened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mistakenly thought that Bai Ruozhu did not trust him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zepei glanced back at him, shaking his head in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His little sister was absolutely dense when it came to matters between men and women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she was unusually clever when it came to everything else – an average man had no leverage over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a salutation, they saw Chief Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, he was even more enthusiastic towards Bai Zepei, jovially inquiring, “Brother Bai, why are you here so early?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t tell me you’ve come to beat the drums of appeal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, I do have a wrong to be set right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I wasn’t there when it all happened yesterday, allow my little sister to explain.” Bai Zepei requested, bowing to Chief Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Li furrowed his eyebrows, “Who dared to offend Brother Bai?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Bai, please be quick.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu made a salutation to Chief Li, then began to lay out the facts in an orderly manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yesterday my dad was pushing a cart at the Market, and he accidentally bumped into a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That woman claimed she was severely injured, and my dad, being an honest man, agreed to compensate her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he didn’t have enough money on him at the time, so they agreed that he would deliver the money to her home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, we packed up our stall early to visit the woman in Lin’an Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She refused to let us examine her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu furrowed her eyebrows, “My family had run a stall in town recently, and that woman had visited our stall by coincidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I got suspicious when I saw her with my aunt, suspecting that she might have ill intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, upon confrontation, she changed her story, claiming to know my aunt and possessing a secret about our Bai Family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?” Chief Li became interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he figured it was just a simple civil dispute, but it appeared to involve serious matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu continued, “She claimed that she helped my aunt with her childbirth six years ago, and that the child my aunt was supposed to have died inside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child she currently has, according to the woman, was swapped from another source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were all stunned at this revelation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also claimed that another doctor from Fushou Hall helped my aunt conceal the truth about the stillbirth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, she demanded hush money from us, threatening to leak the secret.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My grandparents are old and frail, my parents fear that the shock will affect their health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the woman speak so convincingly, they believed her for a moment and gave her two taels of silver.” Bai Zepei added, “However, after returning home and giving the matter further thought, it didn’t seem quite right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mother was present when my aunt gave birth, how could everything be a sham?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu chimed in, “Exactly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Fushou Hall is quite reputed, how could any doctor aid in deception?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is why we realised we were fooled.” Speaking these words, her face showed a hint of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The loss of the silver is a petty issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reputation of the Bai Family is the greater matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indulging such people, making groundless accusations, cannot be tolerated, which is why my parents have requested my assistance to appeal this injustice.” Bai Zepei explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sibling relayed the sequence of events in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It left Chief Li banging on the desk, “Are there really such audacious old witches out there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I must personally examine her so she can’t harm any more people in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your wisdom is admirable Chief.” Bai Ruozhu flattered Chief Li at the right moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Li immediately called for officers to apprehend the person in Lin’an Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coincidentally, the officers dispatched were Wang Luji and Wan Minglu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they heard it was a matter concerning the Bai Family, they took it to heart and hurried to Lin’an Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the interval, Chief Li invited the pair to have tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly, Jiang Yichun, donning a mask, stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked quite at ease, getting through without notifying Chief Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chief, what brought you here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please have a seat and some tea,” Chief Li dashed to his feet, paying respects to Jiang Yichun, forcing Bai Zepei and Bai Ruozhu to rise and pay respects as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yichun replied indifferently and took a seat, “Also, get me the register for recent criminal cases.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I will get it right away.” Chief Li left as soon as he finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Jiang Yichun, he suddenly turned to Bai Ruozhu, his eyes shining intimidatingly in a way that made it seem like he could see into the depths of one’s soul.\u003C\u002Fp>",1439,"2026-05-30T14:08:51.304Z","2026-06-01T04:31:25.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","929349a2aae36886c3336caa035b8a7e8175efad0ed0074ebaba9527a43a99b7","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-210","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-208",2707,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabandoned-woman-busy-farming-cover.jpg"]