Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Mo Qi noticed the perplexed expression on her face and, after satisfying his desire to boast, he explained, âYour Highness selected an auspicious location, invested a considerable sum, and informed the villagers to relocate the graves of their departed loved ones. The villagers voluntarily participated in the exhumation and, incidentally, dug out Sun Wangcaiâs grave.â
Su Yingxueâs eyes brightened. âYour Highness is truly remarkable!â
âOf course!â Mo Qi proudly raised his chin.
Had there ever been a moment when his master was not impressive?
Mo Qi thoughtfully informed Su Yingxue, âYour Highness arranged for the villagers to relocate the graves in your name, Miss Su. Now, with Granny Sun, you can proceed with the autopsy.â
Su Yingxue nodded without delay. She instructed Manager Qi to accompany Granny Sun and the child and swiftly departed for the village beyond the city.
Lai San followed as well, ensuring he stayed close to Granny Sun to prevent any impulsive acts on her part.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
The group soon arrived at the village outside the city. Here, dozens of households, all impoverished tenants, had contributed efforts to move their departed relativesâ graves. Some had even received compensation, motivating them to work even harder.
Especially when they were moving their relativesâ graves and were paid, they naturally worked even harder.
Granny Sun came to the hill and saw that the graves here had been dug out. She exclaimed anxiously, âWhatâs going on? Why are you all digging up these graves?â
âOld Madam Sun, you just returned and might not be aware. Thereâs a benevolent soul in the city who bought a piece of land for a new cemetery and helped relocate the graves of all the deceased from our village. Everyone is busy!â
Granny Sunâs expression suddenly changed, and she reacted with urgency. âYou⦠Youâve gone too far! Who allowed you to disturb my sonâs grave? My son!â
The well-meaning neighbor, who was pushed by Granny Sun, stumbled and rolled his eyes in response. âMadwoman! You donât appreciate a kind deed!â
âLetâs go, letâs do our work! Fatherâs grave hasnât been buried yet! Ignore this madwoman!â
The man carrying the coffin accidentally bumped into the manâs arm. The four of them hoisted the coffin and proceeded to the new burial site.
Granny Sun rushed to her sonâs grave, which had already been dug up, and a fine-quality coffin lay on the ground. Granny Sun immediately hugged it and glared warily at Su Yingxue. âNone of you can touch my son! Donât even think about it! You canât bully us orphans and widows just because you have more people!â
âSon! Mother is powerless! You wonât rest in peace, and youâre going to be exhumed!â
âMy sonâ¦â
Su Yingxue led her group, but before they could draw near, Granny Sun was already wailing, drawing the attention of numerous onlookers.
These villagers were from the same community and often interacted with one another. Seeing Granny Sun in such a pitiful state on the ground, a few strong and youthful men brandished their shovels and hoes in Su Yingxueâs direction. âWho are you? How dare you harass Granny Sun!â
âBrothers, itâs all a misunderstanding! Weâre from Tongchang Medical Center. Today, weâre here to escort Granny Sun back and assist in relocating her sonâs grave. Please, donât harm anyone!â Lai San was well-versed in dealing with people, especially those from the lower strata of society.
Upon hearing his words and recognizing that he wasnât a high-ranking official, their wariness lessened.
Su Yingxue cast an appreciative glance at Lai San before returning her gaze to Granny Sun. âGranny Sun, your familyâs situation is presumably not ideal, and this coffin couldnât have been purchased without twenty taels of silver.. How did you ensure your sonâs peaceful rest in this coffin?â