Chapter 2396: Rewards for Wei Qin and Wu Shi (Patreon)

Chapter 2396: Rewards for Wei Qin and Wu Shi


Shu Quan had grown impatient waiting on the side. The Xu family had been rewarded, the Fang family had received their rewards, but there was still no news for his Shu family.


Thankfully, the county magistrate continued with the announcements, and this time it was about Wei Qin.


Wei Qin was initially puzzled because she felt she hadn't done much. However, as she listened to the imperial decree being read, she quickly understood.


Due to her information, everyone learned about Cheng Wenbao and the Cheng family's involvement in the black market. She had promptly informed Meng Yunzheng and made Qi Lie aware of it in advance, allowing them to monitor the Cheng family's shop and apprehend several key figures from the black market.


Similarly, the Cheng family in Changjin Prefecture had also been arrested before they could escape.


In this matter, Wei Qin played an indispensable role.


Although Meng Yunzheng and Shu Yu had later successfully persuaded Rong Hou and obtained information about the Cheng family, it had taken more time, and the information might not have been as timely.


As a result, the Emperor rewarded Wei Qin. Her reward was exactly what she had wished for: the annulment of her marriage contract with the wealthy merchant from Huajiang Prefecture.


Even though the contract had been declared invalid by the court, Wei Qin had been married to the merchant in name because of the pressure from her family a few years ago.


Although he didn't treat her as his wife, she was technically married to him. If the wealthy merchant were to pursue her now and take her back, he would be entirely within his rights.


Now, Wei Qin had rendered a significant service, and her request had been granted. The Emperor not only allowed her to dissolve the marriage but also punished the now-destitute wealthy merchant.


Furthermore, Wei Qin received a substantial sum of silver. This money would be enough for her to start a new life and support herself after reuniting with her son.


Overwhelmed with joy, Wei Qin wiped away her tears, kowtowed solemnly, and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."


Shu Yu was delighted and helped her to her feet.


This matter concerning Wei Qin was reported to Qi Lie and Meng Yunzheng by Shu Yu. Later, Qi Lie compiled the information and submitted it. Surprisingly, the Emperor's decree included not only the villagers of Zhengdao Village but also Wei Qin.


Wei Qin stood to the side, while Shu Quan and Second Madam Shu took a deep breath, thinking that it was finally their turn.


The county magistrate glanced at them and, deliberately or not, continued leisurely, "Wu Shi, step forward to hear the decree."


Wu Shi had been outside and had come to watch the proceedings out of curiosity. She hadn't expected that this decree would include her.


She hadn't done much, and she had thought that her divorce from Shu Feng was already a significant favor from him. She hadn't expected... that she would also be receiving a decree?


Wu Shi hadn't yet comprehended the situation, and her brothers hurriedly pushed her forward. "Younger sister, go inside quickly."


"Your Excellency," Wu Shi stammered, entering the room and hastily kneeling.


The county magistrate then began to read the decree, and Wu Shi couldn't fully understand it. She only vaguely heard words like "endurance," "surveillance of Shu Feng," and "timely reporting," along with phrases like "commendable courage" and "worthy of commendation."


As a result, Wu Shi was granted a pardon, and she received a reward of thirty taels of silver.


Overwhelmed by the unexpected surprise, Wu Shi was stunned. She... she was no longer a criminal? And she had received silver?


Even though she had a fierce temper, her eyes couldn't help but well up with tears at this moment.


No one knew how much gossip and rumors she had endured during this time. Even though she had divorced Shu Feng, people still looked at her with judgmental eyes. Except for her family, everyone else had avoided her and whispered behind her back.