CHAPTER 406: CHAPTER 406: DO NOT LET YOURSELF DOWN

Zhang Liu did not expect to be sentenced so harshly; the living conditions inside the prison were poor, and he might die within three years.

Pei Shu’er was quite satisfied with the judgment.

County Magistrate Hu turned his gaze to Lv Ping, who was trembling with fear, and then County Magistrate Hu spoke.

"Bring him, Lv Ping has repeatedly committed evil deeds, plotting against and imprisoning his son, beating his wife, ten years of imprisonment."

Lv Chuan hugged Liu Dafeng tightly, and both had a look of relief in their eyes.

Lv Ping’s legs went weak, and he fell to the ground, then suddenly thought of something.

"County Magistrate Hu, I am not convinced; why was Manager Zhang sentenced to only three years while I get ten years?"

County Magistrate Hu said, "Do you have any objections to my judgment?"

How could Lv Ping dare to speak; he could only be dragged away by the government official.

He looked at Liu Dafeng and Lv Chuan, and finally, a bit of reluctance showed in his eyes.

"Chuan’er, live well with your mother."

The two did not even give him a glance, and Lv Ping suddenly regretted it.

If he had known, he wouldn’t have gambled, nor would he have succumbed to temptation and followed Manager Zhang.

In fact, before he gambled, life with Liu Dafeng was not bad.

Now, it was all too late.

County Magistrate Hu looked at Liu Dafeng, then at Pei Shu’er.

Pei Shu’er said, "Thank you, County Magistrate Hu, Liu Dafeng has made amends this time."

County Magistrate Hu nodded, "Dismiss the court."

Liu Dafeng raised her head; she thought she wouldn’t avoid going to prison, but Pei Shu’er actually pleaded for her.

Clearly, she was the biggest loser.

At this thought, tears welled up in Liu Dafeng’s eyes.

"Thank you, Proprietor, thank you, County Magistrate Hu."

Pei Shu’er said, "In the future, just live your life well, but you cannot return to Pei’s, otherwise the others will not take the recipe seriously."

"If the kitchen maid asks about you, just say that due to your actions, you still have to pay two thousand taels of silver in compensation."

"The confidentiality agreement previously mentioned that after leaving Pei’s, you cannot disclose the recipe in any way or form, nor can you engage in pastry-making; I have already given the compensation before, and will not give extra now."

Liu Dafeng nodded, still grateful on her face.

"Proprietor, I understand, but I have indeed troubled you."

She had no complaints about it, after all, she was wrong in the first place, regardless of the reason, she had violated the agreement.

Pei Shu’er looked at Liu Dafeng and sighed; this person was originally the most honest among those employees; if not for Lv Ping, she would not have betrayed.

Pity that there’s no such thing as if.

Now her husband was in prison; although life would be a bit better, the rumors would never cease.

She might endure it, but what about her son, Lv Chuan?

Pei Shu’er looked at Lv Chuan, then walked over and asked him a business question.

Lv Chuan was silent, as if contemplating.

Then he slowly spoke; his views were quite unique, but some were too idealistic due to lack of experience.

However, Pei Shu’er still thought he was good material for business.

For talent, Pei Shu’er would naturally want to absorb them.

"From now on, follow the Silver Apricot Steward; she will teach you well, and you’ll receive a monthly salary of one tael of silver."

Lv Chuan was overjoyed; after all, being noticed by someone like Pei Shu’er was real fortune.

She was principled but also reasonable, and she saved him.

Lv Chuan hesitated, "Proprietor, it’s not that I don’t want to help you; I’m just worried my health might hinder you."

Pei Shu’er laughed, "By chance, I have some knowledge of medicine; if you don’t mind, I can treat you."

Almost the moment Pei Shu’er spoke, Lv Chuan nodded repeatedly.

"Of course, I don’t mind."

In his eyes, everything Manager Pei did was good.

Pei Shu’er smiled, and seeing the pure look in the child’s eyes, she reached out and patted Lv Chuan’s head.

"Let me take a look at you."

Pei Shu’er checked his pulse: "Actually, this child is weak due to being born prematurely, which is why he’s often sick, and he also has mild asthma; I’ll give him some medicine for recuperation."

These medicines were all in Pei Shu’er’s space, and the packaging was ancient style.

She handed the medicine bottle to Lv Chuan, writing the dosage and instructions on it.

"This is a two-month supply; before you finish it, I’ll return to Su County. If I forget, you can find Silver Apricot; she knows how to reach me."

"I will take it on time," Lv Chuan nodded repeatedly, and Liu Dafeng looked at Pei Shu’er with tearful eyes.

When Pei Shu’er was about to take Lv Chuan away, Liu Dafeng suddenly knelt down with a bang towards Pei Shu’er.

"Proprietor, please accept a bow from this humble woman; you are my benefactor reborn."

Pei Shu’er stopped, turning around slowly.

"Liu Dafeng, I know how difficult it is for you; now that Lv Ping has been caught, your life must go on, and you must gradually get used to the gossip around you."

"Women are definitely not weak; you can also make your own way."

"Your life will get better and better; as long as you dare to think and dare to do, there’s nothing you cannot achieve."

As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Dafeng’s tears fell in large drops, and when she raised her head again, it was as though there was light in her eyes.

She wiped away her tears, revealing a smile like the sun after the rain.

"Proprietor, I certainly won’t disappoint your expectations."

Pei Shu’er smiled and shook her head, "It’s not my expectations; it’s your own life that you can’t disappoint."

Liu Dafeng nodded earnestly.

Pei Shu’er only thought this was a casual act, not expecting that Liu Dafeng would surprise her so much in the end.

Pei Shu’er’s words and actions were like a spark planted in Liu Dafeng’s heart, eventually forming a prairie fire.

Liu Dafeng also transformed from a desperate ancient woman trapped in quagmire to someone who saved countless women suffering from unjust treatment.

It was because she had been in the rain that she knew better how to hold an umbrella for others.

As soon as Pei Shu’er returned to Pei’s Pastry Shop, Yinxing greeted her.

"Young Madam, someone is looking for you."

Pei Shu’er handed Lv Chuan over to Yinxing.

"From now on, his monthly salary is one tael, trained as a reserve steward; you can teach him more knowledge, and when he’s ready, let him follow me."

Lv Chuan’s eyes lit up; he could even follow Pei Shu’er around.

Pei Shu’er was about to leave but thought for a moment and spoke again.

"Moreover, go to the Deserted Mountain and invite Tang Lin over, and ask if any families working at Pei’s have children of school age; then let a few children study together, and the cost of books will be covered by themselves."

Tang Lin had been the top scholar and was now a Hanlin Scholar.

Teaching these children was more than enough.