Chapter 74 : The Mastermind Must Be Uncovered

Once Su Yanqing’s identity was revealed, everyone naturally chose to believe his statement.

However, some people still didn’t fully believe it. They thought that the second son of Jishantang should stay in a big city. How could he appear in this remote town?

After hearing Su Yanqing’s identity, the troublemaker became extremely flustered. His hands moved from his stomach to his belly out of guilt, but he was still making excuses.

“You said you were the second son of Jishantang, are you? Do you have any evidence to prove it?”

Su Yanqing chuckled when he heard this and took out a wooden waist badge from his waist. It was made of fine sandalwood and engraved with three large characters: Jishantang.

“This waist badge of mine is only for the doctors in Jishantang. The ones used by the doctors in other halls are made of yellow wood, but mine is made of the finest red sandalwood. It is proof of my identity.”

There were indeed people in the crowd who had been to the Jishantang branch in Huaxi County for treatment, so they knew that what Su Yanqing said was true.

One of them stood up to testify. “What this young master said is true. I have been to the Jishantang branch in Huaxi County to see a doctor several times. I am familiar with Doctor Liu there. He does have a waist plaque made of yellow wood with the words Jishantang engraved on it. Moreover, judging from his extraordinary demeanor, he must be the second young master of Jishantang. You, a scoundrel, are committing fraud in broad daylight. It is really shameful.”

Because of this brother’s testimony, everyone completely believed in Su Yanqing’s identity and had no doubts about what he said.

The man causing trouble suddenly turned pale. He knew that if he didn’t try to escape now, he would suffer a loss, so he stood up and prepared to leave.

“Well, I suddenly feel that my stomach pain is gone, so let’s forget about this matter today.”

“Stop, you can’t leave yet!”

Seeing that he was about to run away, Jiang Sui scolded him and blocked his way.

Seeing this, the troublemaker became even more flustered.

“You are such a difficult girl. I told you I won’t bother you anymore, but you won’t let me go. So, can’t I just give you the money for the noodles? Let’s just forget about it!”

As he spoke, he began to take out money and counted out seventeen copper coins from his purse and gave them to her.

But Jiang Sui would not let it go. She wanted to take the money but not let this person escape. She must find out who was behind this and teach him a lesson. Only then would she be at peace.

This incident was a good opportunity to make an example of others and let the people on this street know that their Xiao Noodles Stall was not easy to fool.

She handed the copper coins to Lanlan. Xiao Yi saw that his fourth sister-in-law was not ready to give up, so he walked over to her side and stood, completely blocking the troublemaker’s way.

“I’ve also given you the money, can you please move aside?” The man left in a hurry.

“You should have given me the money. There is nothing wrong with my food. But you came to my stall to cause trouble today. Someone must have instructed you to do this, right? You’d better tell me the truth. Who told you to do this? Otherwise, you have to follow me to the head of the pavilion today. I will sue you for intentional troublemaking and slander.”

Jiang Sui didn’t seem to be joking, and her beautiful almond-shaped eyes looked at him sharply.

The troublemaker didn’t expect this young lady to be so difficult to deal with and determined to get to the bottom of the matter. Her threats were so scary that he even feared going to the head of the pavilion to report him.

According to the stubborn mind of the White Horse Town Pavilion Chief, he would probably be locked up for a few days. He didn’t want to get himself into jail for this matter. At worst, he could just give up the money, right?

“Okay, okay, you are awesome, am I afraid of you? But I have something to say, you can ask me to tell you who it is, but don’t drag me down with you.”

“Okay, tell me who it is. I won’t blame you. I’m only looking for that person.” Jiang Sui thought to herself, ‘this person is not very tough and is also a coward.’

As expected, whether in ancient times or modern times, reporting to the authorities when something happens is the most useful and deterrent method.

“It’s Mr. He from the He Ji Noodle Stall. He gave me 200 coins and asked me to come to your place to cause trouble. Then I can just complain of stomachache after eating and blame your family for not cooking clean food. I will ruin the reputation of your hot and sour noodles and I can also take the opportunity to extort medical expenses from you.”

It was indeed Boss He, Jiang Sui knew it.

When Xiao Yi heard the result, he instantly flew into a rage. He rolled up his sleeves and left to catch someone.

Boss He’s wife heard the news in the crowd and hurried back to her stall to report it so that her husband could escape quickly.

But Xiao Yi was a long-limbed guy, and by the time she got back and hadn’t finished her words, he had already arrived.

“Mr. He, you have a really evil mind. Come on, follow me to the government office.”

Xiao Yi came up and grabbed the man without saying a word. He didn’t pay attention to the pain. Boss He grimaced and kept shouting.

“Help, help! Someone is killing me.”

Seeing this, Boss He’s wife didn’t care and ran up to beat Xiao Yi, but it didn’t hurt Xiao Yi at all.

“Get out of the way. I don’t hit women easily, but I won’t let your man go either.”

So, Xiao Yi forced Boss He to the stall, and the man who was causing the trouble was stopped by Mr. Zeng. The incident here had become a big deal, and the news had spread throughout the town. More and more people came to watch, and someone even invited the head of the pavilion to come.

“Madam boss, you said you wouldn’t drag me down with you, why won’t you let me go even though I’ve explained everything?” The troublemaker was extremely anxious when he saw that they had no intention of letting him go.

“You have to stay and testify. How can I let you go so easily?”

Here, Boss He was so frightened by the scene that his legs went weak, but he still insisted. “You, you dare to do this to me, believe it or not, I will go to the head of the pavilion to complain?”

Xiao Lanlan almost laughed out loud when she heard this, and she put her hands on her hips and retorted. “You sent someone to cause trouble here and try to ruin our business. We want to sue you. Just wait for your punishment!”

“Who wants to complain to me?”

As soon as Xiao Lanlan finished speaking, a vigorous voice came over. Everyone looked over and saw an old man in a blue-gray robe walking over, accompanied by two yamen runners.

This man looked to be about fifty years old, with a long beard and a thin figure, but he gave people a sense of integrity.

This is the head of Baima Town, who is responsible for handling civil disputes in the town and surrounding villages. He is in charge of all matters in Baima Town. He is very respected because he is fair and honest.

“Ting, Pavilion Master? It’s over, it’s over…”

When the troublemaker saw him coming, he closed his eyes and covered his face.

This guy is here. It seems he can’t leave today.