Chapter 568: Selling a Shop
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The more Ms. Zhang heard, the colder she became.
Before Su Bin issued the execution order, Ms. Zhang had already begun pleading for mercy.
“Please spare me, Governor!”
“I have elders and children. Without me, they might all go and beg…”
“Governor, show mercy, and spare my life…”
“I don’t deserve to die…”
Attempting to climb up to Su Bin, Ms. Zhang was halted by guards who urged her son to act swiftly.
“Hurry and give her something to eat before it’s too late.”
With a mouthful of meat, Ms. Zhang suddenly burst into tears. “Son, daughter, you must be good people from now on. Don’t follow in your father and mother’s footsteps, causing harm to others and yourselves…”
The four of them embraced each other, shedding tears.
At a quarter to one, constables took away Ms. Zhang’s child, shielding them from witnessing the impending execution.
The executioner’s swift motion took mere seconds from the order to the slashing of the blade. It was a smooth, efficient process.
Contrary to theatrical portrayals, there were no heroic interventions. No one descended from the sky to save the condemned.
Ms. Zhang’s long-awaited brother failed to appear for her rescue, leaving her unable to find peace in death.
The onlookers sighed in relief; at least, nothing went awry.
It appeared that the bandits in the mountains preyed on the vulnerable and shrank from confronting the formidable.
Upon learning that Governor Su had summoned the leader of the martial arts world and other renowned heroes, they quickly retreated, concealing themselves and avoiding any confrontation.
The concern lingered that once these heroes departed Shanglin, the bandits might emerge from the mountains to inflict further harm on the locals.
Observing Ms. Zhang’s public decapitation, Chen Lin’er’s eyes welled with tears as she softly addressed the direction where her family lay buried. “Ms. Zhang and Wang Nian are gone, but the evil in the mountains persists!”
She and Wang San made their way to the cemetery to honor their relatives, informing them of the new governor’s actions against Ms. Zhang. Mrs. Su assured them that Governor Su intended to address the menace posed by the malevolent figures in the mountains.
While uncertain of the specific method Governor Su would employ, Chen Linter believed in his commitment to eradicating evil for the well-being of the people. This prospect held the promise of genuine revenge.
In recent days, Chen Lin’er had come to understand that she didn’t need to embrace death to attain freedom. Mrs. Su’s wisdom resonated—she needed to live well.
Living well meant commemorating her family annually, burning offerings for their clothing and daily needs, ensuring their graves remained free of overgrowth.
With this realization, Chen Lin’er felt a sense of relief. After paying her respects to her family, she entrusted the shop’s title deed to Wang San. “Third Brother, the shop is yours from now on.”
Wang San, taken aback, responded, “Even if you want me to manage it, you don’t have to give me the title deed!”
Chen Lin’er spoke earnestly, “Your efforts played a crucial role in securing my acquittal. These two shops are not merely for you to manage; I genuinely intend to gift them to you.”
Wang San hastily shook his head. “How could I accept that? I only did what I could. I can’t possibly take over your shop.”
“You’re on your own. How will you make a living if you don’t run the shop?” Chen Lin’er replied.
“I’m sincerely offering these two shops to you. Since the unfortunate events with Uncle, Aunt, and Cousin-in-law, you’ve been disheartened and haven’t found the spirit to rebuild the family.”
“It’s not because of your poverty. You lack land and strength to leverage.”
“I want you to sell these two shops, venture to the countryside, acquire land, start a family, and lead a regular life. This way, the Wang family won’t be without descendants..”