From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!

Chapter 561 - 557 Running Around (Fourth Update)

In the end, it’s the Wang Family’s foolishness that caused this mess.Someone in the village saw her parents nearby and reported them to the authorities, leading to their wrongful arrest without any distinction by the government.

Mu Shuangshuang felt increasingly troubled as she thought about it.

"Fengzi, do you remember what Xing Beichen said when he left? He said he would repay our kindness once he was in the county, and I want him to help."

Mu Shuangshuang knew that the Da Ning Dynasty definitely wouldn’t have procedures to follow or laws to trust like modern times.

If they really waited, it would be lik,e the old couple had lost their souls.

This matter must be resolved quickly!

"But Brother Beichen didn’t even tell us where he went. How are we supposed to find him?" Lu Yuanfeng asked.

That indeed posed a problem.

"We can’t find Xing Beichen, so let’s go to Zheng Zhi. He kind of owes me an apology from before. We don’t need him to release my parents, just to ensure they’re not bullied inside."

However, the problem was Zheng Zhi’s location, whether he was in the county or in Qingshan Town.

At this point, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng had no other choice.

The two of them found the residence of the County Magistrate’s family and waited at the gate. By dusk, as the sun was setting, a luxurious carriage finally came trotting down the street.

Mu Shuangshuang recognized the carriage as Zheng Zhi’s, and Lu Yuanfeng ran forward, using his body to block it.

The driver stopped the carriage and was just about to drive Lu Yuanfeng away when Mu Shuangshuang shouted into the carriage, "Mr. Zheng, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng from Er Gui Village in Qingshan Town request to see you!"

Inside the carriage, Zheng Zhi heard the familiar names, and his smile deepened slightly.

He thought to himself: It seems they want to do business with him again!

Just as Mu Shuangshuang had guessed.

Ever since Jiu Si Xuan lost its signboard, those customers who constantly clamored for cold noodles and popcorn couldn’t be satisfied and gradually stopped coming.

Additionally, a new restaurant opened across from Jiu Si Xuan recently, making its business decline miserably.

Zheng Zhi didn’t want the business he established to be destroyed like this, so he had been looking for an opportunity to collaborate with Mu Shuangshuang again, to come up with some new dishes.

Unfortunately, he hadn’t seen them in town these past few days.

Fortunately, they came to him today on their own.

Zheng Zhi lifted the curtain and said to Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng, "Let’s find a place, have a meal, and talk. Come on up to the carriage!"

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng didn’t hesitate, Lu Yuanfeng first helped Mu Shuangshuang onto the carriage and then followed himself.

On the carriage, Mu Shuangshuang hadn’t brought up the issue yet, and only when they settled into a restaurant did Mu Shuangshuang speak about the matter.

She hadn’t mentioned it earlier not because of the meal, but out of fear that Zheng Zhi might become displeased and directly drive them away, which would make finding someone afterward much harder.

"Miss Shuangshuang, have you thought carefully about collaborating with Jiu Si Xuan again?" Zheng Zhi asked.

"Mr. Zheng, I’m not here to discuss collaboration today. I apologize for the suddenness; I’ve come..."

Mu Shuangshuang explained the situation to Zheng Zhi in full detail, clearly stating that she wasn’t asking him to release her parents because they were innocent in the first place.

Zheng Zhi’s expression was ambiguous. Though refraining from harming someone inside was relatively easy, was he going to help for free?

Seeing Zheng Zhi’s hesitation, Mu Shuangshuang added, "This matter doesn’t go against your principles, Mr. Zheng. Of course, I will provide the cold noodles recipe as gratitude afterward."

Zheng Zhi thought he would be happy hearing this from Mu Shuangshuang, but he wasn’t. He enjoyed making money, but not through such means.

"Forget it, you keep the cold noodles recipe. Consider this matter as your personal favor. If we cooperate in the future, presenting the cold noodles recipe will surely make it irresistible for me.

I can only guarantee your parents will be safe in jail for three days without anyone laying a finger on them.

After three days, if you don’t have evidence proving their innocence, or the Wang Family still doesn’t withdraw the lawsuit, there’s nothing I can do about it!"

In a way, Zheng Zhi’s words showed he was helping Mu Shuangshuang.

He advised Mu Shuangshuang to find evidence or persuade Old Wang’s family to withdraw the lawsuit; accomplishing either would ensure Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang’s safety.

Mu Shuangshuang expressed her gratitude with determination to treat Zheng Zhi to dinner.

After the meal, Zheng Zhi returned home while Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng looked for a place to rest. Mu Shuangshuang suggested a guest house, but Lu Yuanfeng mentioned knowing a friend in the county from the military, forming a bond from the battlefield, offering them a place for the night and a chance to inquire about the county’s situation.

Come morning, they’d venture to Er Gui Village to apprehend Xia Guagua.

Though unfamiliar with the county, Lu Yuanfeng knew where his brother lived, leading Mu Shuangshuang through a winding path until they reached a small cozy courtyard.

Despite knocking for a while, finally, a woman in her fifties answered the door.

Before Lu Yuanfeng could speak, she said, "Are you... Fengzi?"

Though they hadn’t seen each other for half a year, the woman accurately called out Lu Yuanfeng’s name, and he emotionally replied, "Auntie Qian."

"Come in quickly. Our Erniu has been wondering about you. Is this lady your wife?

How wonderful, Erniu married as well, and you gentlemen can drink together. We have imported sorghum wine..."

Auntie Qian chitter-chattered on, clearly showing her fondness for Lu Yuanfeng.

"Auntie Qian, I’m not here for drinks today; I need to ask Erniu for some urgent information..."

Lu Yuanfeng briefly explained the situation to Auntie Qian.

Auntie Qian’s expression turned into worry, but quickly shifted as she said, "You’ve come to the right place. Erniu just happens to be working at the jail now, so he might know something."

This news excited Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng greatly.

The prison guard was the best person to see Mu Shuangshuang’s parents and pass on messages to Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang.

"Auntie Qian, can you take us to see Brother Erniu?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

"I’ll take you in now, follow me!"

In the Sun family’s kitchen, Sun Erniu, Old Sun, and Sun’s wife were having dinner. Auntie Qian had been setting the table when she heard the knocking.

As soon as Lu Yuanfeng appeared at the door, Sun Erniu stood up.

"Hey, my Brother Fengzi, long time no see, missed you."

Sun Erniu was a stout man, roughly the same height as Lu Yuanfeng, about six feet, but while Lu Yuanfeng was muscle-bound, Sun Erniu was chubby, creating quite a contrast when they stood together.

"Erniu, I’m here to ask for your help today..."