Eat My Childless Life: The Little Fisher Girl is Poor and Fierce

Chapter 129 Family Genealogy (Separate Section)

Wu Qingfeng nodded.

Lin Chang'er narrowed her eyes and pondered for a moment, "Could it be that you have obtained some key evidence?" Otherwise, he wouldn't be injured like this.

"Some internal problems arose, and all our efforts were in vain." Wu Qingfeng shook his head, a trace of heartache flashing in his eyes.

He was just one step away from saving the boatload of girls, and by taking control of the contact person on the boat, he could follow the clues to find the source. But he couldn't understand how the people he brought from the capital had been infiltrated.

Lin Chang'er noticed his low spirits. "Don't the county and prefectural governments care?"

“This matter occurred within the territory of Ninghai County. Without conclusive evidence, we cannot alarm the government,” Wu Qingfeng said.

Lin Chang'er frowned. "What about the county government? Has the magistrate already found out?"

After she finished speaking, she suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "Third Brother, what is Magistrate Wu of Ninghai County to you?" They share the same surname, both came from the capital, and the timing was quite coincidental.

"it's me."

"What?" Lin Chang'er thought she had misheard.

"I am Wu Qingfeng, the magistrate of Ninghai County," Wu Qingfeng said again, looking at Lin Chang'er with eyes full of apology.

Lin Chang'er pursed her lips. So that's how it is. Suddenly, she understood many things.

No wonder he stepped forward that day, saying he would help her get her property back; he must have recognized her then.

Lin Chang'er smiled awkwardly, "Is there anything I can do for you?"

Wu Qingfeng looked at her and said, "I'm sorry. When I sent someone to look for you that day, I was misled and failed to help you escape from the Lin family in time."

Lin Chang'er chuckled, momentarily at a loss for words.

If the people he sent had been able to pick up the original owner in time, she wouldn't have jumped into the sea to escape, wouldn't have been saved by Gu Sanlang, wouldn't have married into the Gu family, wouldn't have come to argue with Han Yue because of his contemptuous words, wouldn't have died young because of this, and of course, she wouldn't be who she is now.

She knew that Wu Qingfeng was taking care of the original owner on someone's behalf, out of a sense of obligation, but she also knew that she had no right to wave her hand dismissively on behalf of the original owner and say, "It's okay, I'm doing just fine now."

She thought for a moment and asked, "If you had seen through the Lin family's conspiracy that day and taken me away, what would you have done with me?"

Wu Qingfeng paused, wondering what to do.

He was entrusted by his mentor to take care of her. The Wu family was wealthy and powerful, so it wouldn't be difficult for them to find her a good marriage in the future. He could also contribute to her dowry and marry her off, which would earn him a good reputation.

This is also the most appropriate method.

However, at this moment, he couldn't utter a single word to the woman in front of him.

Then he recalled how, before he knew her identity, he always thought it would be better if she were a man, and then he found it funny.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Lin Chang'er didn't press him. She simply said, "Now that things have changed, there's no point in talking about those things anymore. Tell me about the pirates again, Third Brother!"

The original owner's death is a fait accompli, so there's no point in her dwelling on it anymore.

On the contrary, if we look at history, weren't pirates just vagrants from the other side of the sea?

They have hands and feet, yet instead of earning money and making a living, they rely on their meager strength to burn, kill, and plunder along the coast of their country. It's utterly barbaric and shameless, though it could also be a form of probing.

However, at present, this should only be the initial stage of small-scale harassment, and it is not yet time for them to launch a nationwide invasion.

Then let's nip their attempts in the bud.

She thought that if someone had died fighting in that place in later generations, they would have been honored with a separate entry in the family genealogy and would be the first to be offered incense during the Qingming and Double Ninth Festivals.

She didn't intend to die, but if she contributed to driving out the people from that place, she would be remembered, right?

Now that she has taken over the original owner's body, she has to leave something behind, so let her leave her name!

Wu Qingfeng was somewhat shocked by her change in attitude; in just a short time, she had jumped from personal grievances to matters of national importance.

He suddenly thought, what if he had successfully taken her away that day?

Even if there's a reason like a mentor entrusting them with a task, there's always a difference between men and women.

Since he wouldn't and couldn't see her that frequently, he naturally wouldn't notice anything different about her. He would just treat her as an ordinary young lady, settle her in the backyard, treat her with courtesy, and then send her off to marry in a grand and glorious manner once she found a good family.

Thus, it is a loss for both her and herself.

Thinking about it this way, he suddenly wanted to laugh again. God, there will always be the best arrangement.

Lin Chang'er had no idea what he was thinking, but seeing his silence, she said, "Is it a secret that you can't tell me? It's alright, just tell me if you need my help."

If you ever take any further action in the future, you can call on me. I actually know a little bit of martial arts and how to treat external injuries. If things go wrong, I can run away quickly.

You saw it last night, I stitched up the wound quickly and neatly..."

“It’s not classified, but I don’t have much information on hand, and it’s safer for you not to know right now.” Wu Qingfeng interrupted her, a strange smile in his eyes. “Chang’er, I’ll answer your question now.”

His eyes were firm. "If I had seen through the Lin family's deception that day and taken you away, I would most likely have found you a good family to marry into."

But I think this isn't the best outcome for you.

Lin Chang'er paused, then turned and smiled. This might be the best ending for the original owner of the body, but it was certainly not what she had hoped for.

Lin Chang'er nodded, "It seems I need to work harder to earn money."

Whether it's fighting wars, suppressing bandits, or establishing coastal defenses, all require money—a lot of money. But the imperial court will always have various reasons to tell you that it has no money.

Even if you do encounter a powerful minister with the courage to overcome public opinion and get approval from above, how many of them will actually reach the bottom?

In many cases, donations from local gentry are still needed.

Actually, she was being cryptic, but Wu Qingfeng understood and smiled at her, "Don't tell Uncle Pei and Shao'an about my whereabouts for now."

Lin Chang'er nodded without asking any further questions; he naturally had his own reasons for making such an arrangement.

However, "I'm inviting the villagers to Sihai Restaurant for lunch, so no one will be home. I'll get you some food later, it's still warm on the stove, you can get it yourself if you're hungry."

"it is good."

"Your clothes from yesterday were all torn and unwearable. My older brother only has two new outfits. I'll go to town later to buy two bolts of cloth and have my sister-in-law and second sister-in-law rush to make you a new outfit. However, the material and the workmanship..." will definitely not be as good as your usual clothes.

Wu Qingfeng chuckled softly, "I'm not picky."

Lin Chang'er pursed her lips, "Okay, I'll make you a bowl of sugar and salt water later. Drink it and get some rest. We'll lock the door from the outside when we leave."

"However, they returned around the afternoon."

As Wu Qingfeng watched her rambling on, he suddenly had a strange feeling, as if it were the same as when his father was about to leave home and his mother was giving him detailed instructions before he went out.

Unable to hold back, her smile widened. "Don't worry, I can take care of myself."

Lin Chang'er nodded, picked up the bowl and was about to leave when she suddenly turned back at the door. "Is there anything you want to eat? I'll buy it for you."

Wu Qingfeng paused, then suddenly beckoned to her, "Come here..."