Chapter 60: Chapter 60 Going to the Yamen to Lodge a Complaint
“Uncle Village Chief, I would like to ask a favor of you,” Xuexue said, her smile mysterious and inscrutable.
The village head was taken aback, “You girl, at such a time, what could be more important than splitting the family property? That is related to the future livelihood of you and your mother.”
“Help me write a statement of complaint.”
“A statement of complaint?” the village head was momentarily stunned.
Not only was the village head confused, but Xuexue suddenly speaking these words also baffled the Mo family members, leaving them all wondering, what mischief is this little wench up to now?
“Yes, a statement of complaint,” Xuexue said, nodding seriously.
“Xuexue, are you thinking of suing?” the village head did not respond immediately.
“Yes, tomorrow, I intend to sue my grandmother for attempted murder,” Xuexue declared dramatically.
Indeed, Xuexue was literate; in her previous life, when she returned to the General’s Mansion, the General had specifically hired a Teacher to teach her, but now, living in the Mo family, she was seen as a village girl who couldn’t recognize a single character. Suddenly claiming literacy would certainly arouse suspicion.
“Xuexue, do not speak such outrageous and unfilial words; she is your grandmother,” Mo Xiaoqiang, assuming a paternal authority, barked angrily.
Xuexue curled her lip, looking disdainful as she spoke, “Grandmother? Humph! Today, she nearly killed Chuner. Doctor Xu said that Chuner is still in critical condition and that only after these three days will we know if her life can be saved. Since you are loath to give up the property, we don’t want it either. Keep it for your funeral. Grandmother, from today onwards, you need to pray and hope that Chuner comes to no harm. Otherwise, you might not only end up in jail but perhaps even beheaded.”
Old Lady Mo, who was gloating over having saved her family’s property, went blank with fear upon hearing this.
“You wretched girl, not listening to your father, are you seeking rebellion?”
Mo Xiaoqiang, seeing his mother’s face turn pale and her lips white from fright, was instantly enraged.
“Father? You remember now that you are our father? Today, Chuner nearly lost her life, and not only did you not go see her, but you were here whispering and laughing with that vixen spirit. What’s worse is that you considered divorcing mother while Chuner’s life is at stake, and you were reluctant to split the property among us. Are you still fit to be our father?” Xuexue scoffed coldly.
“Split, split, will it do if we split the property among you?” Old Master Mo was also terrified by Xuexue’s threat to report to the County Government, and he hurriedly promised.
“Empty promises; can I believe your words? It seems like the grandmother is the head of the Mo family,” Xuexue said, meaningfully glancing at Old Lady Mo.
“Split it, you wretched girl, do you just want two acres of land? Give it to her,” Old Lady Mo, also frightened by Xuexue’s threat to accuse her of murder and the uncertain fate of Chuner, relented.
“Seeing that you are willing to give us the property, I’ll consider whether or not to go to the Yamen to sue.”
“You wretched girl, are you still considering suing?” Old Lady Mo said in panic.
“It depends on my mood. If I feel good, I might not go, but if you do something to displease me, I might,” Xuexue, holding a strong leverage over Old Lady Mo, expressed great satisfaction.
Old Lady Mo was infuriated but dared not speak.
In truth, Xuexue was not really intent on going to the Yamen to sue them; she merely wanted to scare them.
With a few words, Xuexue dealt with Old Lady Mo, and the anxious village head finally relaxed.
“Since you’ve agreed, bring out the Land Deed,” said the village head.
Old Master Mo went back to his room to fetch the Land Deed with a gloomy face.
“Grandfather, and the House Deed for the old residence as well, bring it out all at once to save me the trouble of asking repeatedly,” Xuexue reminded loudly from behind.