coobybook Chapter 254 Fighting
Chapter 254 Fighting
If it is not approved by the court, not only will they not get the protection of the government and the corresponding benefits, but once they act in the name of the Chamber of Commerce, the government will also arrest them for gathering a crowd to cause trouble, and they may even be imprisoned for several months.
Shang Wan didn't think about registering for the time being. She frowned and looked at Lu Chengjing, "Why doesn't the government agree?"
Lu Chengjing curled his lips, "The world's expectations of women are to marry, have children, and raise children. Setting up a chamber of commerce with only women is heresy and may even be criticized by thousands of people. How can the government agree to something that will be reviled by the world?"
Shang Wan: “…”
This fucking world!
"You think so too?" Shang Wan raised his head, thinking that he had to have a good talk with Lu Chengjing about this matter. "You also think that this move is heretical and unacceptable to the world?"
Lu Chengjing shook his head: "It doesn't matter what I think. My thoughts cannot influence the government's decision. If the government disagrees, establishing a chamber of commerce is just empty talk."
"No, your thoughts are very important to me." Shang Wan stared at Lu Chengjing's narrow eyes.
It is related to whether or not to divorce your husband, which is very important.
Seeing Shang Wan's serious expression, Lu Chengjing couldn't help but look serious as well. After thinking carefully, he said, "It would be a good thing if a woman could have a way out besides getting married and having children."
He doesn't think women should be locked up at home. They are both human beings, so why can men enjoy the vast world outside while women can only stay in their own houses? This is too unfair.
Shang Wan raised an eyebrow: "Do you really think so? Aren't you afraid that if people find out, they will scold you for being a heretic and unable to be an official?"
"What others say is none of my business." Lu Chengjing smiled and shook his head. "If I am really cursed by the world for this and can no longer pursue a career in government, I can still be an accountant for my wife."
Shang Wan spread his hands: "Then doesn't that mean we're all done?"
Being scorned by the world, can she still continue her business?
"There is always a way." Lu Chengjing pulled her into his arms, "If nothing else, we can find another mountain village, go hunting in the mountains, and go fishing in the river. I am strong now and can support my family."
"Is this all you have?" Shang Wan glanced at him.
Lu Chengjing still smiled: "What does the lady want from me?"
"When you hold the power, who dares to scold you in person?" Shang Wan reached out and touched his chest, "When the time comes, I can also benefit from it."
Alas, this is a world where women cannot hold official positions. Damn it!
"I will do my best to fulfill my wife's wish." Lu Chengjing grabbed Shang Wan's hand that was constantly poking him and brought it to his lips and kissed it gently.
Shang Wan: “…”
This fox is acting so ungrateful after getting the advantage.
As the young couple was talking, the housekeeper suddenly came to report: "Oh no! The second master got into a fight in the street and was arrested by the police!"
The second master is Shitou. He recognized Shang Wan as his sister and took Shang Wan's surname. His name in the household register has been changed to Shang You.
You means planning, and it is the name given by Lu Chengjing.
In Shang Wan's words, Lu Chengjing hopes that Shitou can grow some brains and think more before doing things.
"Who is Shitou fighting with?" Shang Wan stood up suddenly, "What is it about?"
"The person who reported the incident didn't say anything." The steward shook his head, "He only said that they started fighting during the quarrel and blood was shed."
Can a fight still be called a fight if there’s no blood?
Shang Wan was speechless, but she was not worried that Shi Tou would suffer a loss. With Shi Tou's current strength, he could fight with a bear for a few moves. Ordinary people would not be able to withstand it at all.
But Shitou is usually cheerful and doesn't like to argue with others. It's okay for him to have a few words with others, so why would he suddenly start fighting with others?
I haven't heard him say that he has been having problems with anyone recently.
Shang Wan frowned and thought about something, while Lu Chengjing ordered the steward to prepare the carriage and asked someone to go to the kitchen to tell Xiaohuan.
The couple hurried to the county government office.
It was already night, and apart from the bailiffs on duty, there was no one else at the gate of the county government.
Shang Wan jumped down from the carriage and reached out to help someone but missed. Lu Chengjing's heart trembled. Does his wife know that she is pregnant?
Shang Wan didn't notice Lu Chengjing's thoughts. The carriage was so high that she wouldn't be affected if she jumped down from the roof.
Almost everyone in the county government knew Shang Wan. In the entire Dongning County, Manager Shang was considered a prominent figure. Lu Chengjing also passed the imperial examination and even wanted to be on good terms with the county magistrate. Upon hearing that the two wanted to visit the prison, the yamen runners took them there with a very friendly attitude.
On the way, Lu Chengjing asked the yamen runner about what happened. The yamen runner said, "I didn't bring the person back with me. You have to ask Master Shang for the details."
What I mean is that it is inconvenient to say.
Lu Chengjing didn't ask any more questions. He gave the reward money and followed Shang Wan into the prison.
The jailer walked in front to lead the way for the two men.
"Sister, brother-in-law, why are you here?" Shitou was sitting at the table eating noodles. When he saw the two of them, he immediately shouted happily.
Then he thought of where he was now, and his newly-awakened spirit immediately waned again.
The jailer opened the cell door and left tactfully, leaving the three men to talk alone.
"Sister, you are still pregnant, how can you come to a place like a prison?" Shi Tou swept the stool clean for Shang Wan and Lu Chengjing to sit on.
Shang Wan glanced at the bowl of noodles on the table. Half of the bowl of noodles had turned into a white lump without even a piece of vegetable leaf. Not to mention the food at home, it was not even as good as the plain noodles that cost five cents a bowl outside.
"Is this what you're eating tonight?"
"The prison is certainly not as good as home, as long as I can eat my fill, that's enough." Shitou picked up the chopsticks again and tried to break up the lump of dough.
This pitiful look made Shang Wan feel upset, and even Lu Chengjing frowned.
"Eat this." A small bag of spicy dried meat appeared in Shang Wan's hand. She handed it over and said, "Tell me and your brother-in-law everything from beginning to end. Who did you fight with? And why?"
His sister still loves him, Shitou happily took the dried meat.
"Nothing, just a quarrel. The man couldn't win the argument and wanted to fight me. How could I stand there and let him hit me? I didn't control my strength and accidentally broke his nose."
Lu Chengjing raised his eyes and looked at him carefully. Apart from a few wrinkles on his clothes, he didn't find any injuries.
"Who is the person fighting with you?" Shang Wan was not fooled by Shi Tou's words and asked again.
Shitou was chewing the dried meat while looking up at the sky. He dared not disobey his sister's words.
"Lu Chengyuan."
The sound is similar to the humming of a mosquito.
Shang Wan: “…”
"Why did you fight with him?" Shang Wan and Lu Chengjing asked in unison. Lu Chengyuan didn't seem like the type of person who would fight with others.
Shitou curled his lips, "He deserves a beating."
He still remembers the grudge against his brother-in-law.
Shang Wan guessed why Shitou hit Lu Chengyuan. She didn't look at Lu Chengjing, but just asked, "Where is Lu Chengyuan?"
There were a total of five prisoners in the prison, and Shi Tou was in the innermost cell. They didn't see Lu Chengyuan on their way here.
The two of them were fighting each other. It didn't make sense that her brother was in jail while Lu Chengyuan was enjoying himself outside, right?
If this is true, she will have to talk to the county magistrate.
What's wrong with the Juren Master? If the emperor breaks the law, he will be punished just like the common people.