Transmigrated To Another World: General, I'm Not Your White Moonlight - Chapter 33

Arrested
Tang Sanniu was silent for a moment and asked, “Xin Niang, can you tell us what happened?”

Duan Yixin pretended to recall what happened and then said, “A few minutes ago, I was woken up by someone’s scream. I thought it might be a bandit sneaking into my house, so I brought the stick with me. Unexpectedly, when I opened the door, I saw a man covered in blood. Because I was afraid, I shouted for help while beating him to prevent him from escaping.”

After listening to her story, everyone realized that she actually beat Duan Sida without knowing who he was.

Madam Chi looked at her pale face, then turned to look at Tang Sanniu and said, “Village Chief, Duan Sida is a wanted criminal. Now that he is here, let’s report to the Yamen as soon as possible.”

At Madam Chi’s reminder, Tang Sanniu turned to look at his eldest son and said, “Jiahuan, go and bring the Yamen Guards to arrest Duan Sida.”

Tang Jiahuan nodded and left with Sun Dagou’s son. While waiting for the Yamen guards, Tang Sanniu ordered the villagers to tie up Duan Sida. Since the effects of the white powder have worn off, it is safe for villagers to touch him.

When the sun finally rose from the eastern horizon, Tang Jiahuan returned with the Yamen guards, while Sun Dagou’s son drove the bullock cart back to his home. The Yamen guards were shocked when they saw Duan Sida unconscious and covered in blood, but no one said a word.

The leader of the Yamen guards looked at Tang Sanniu and said, “Village Chief, we will take the criminal back to Yamen now. Thank you for everyone’s cooperation in arresting this criminal.”

Tang Sanniu cupped his fists and said, “This is what we should do.”

After the Yamen guards took away the unconscious Duan Sida, Tang Sanniu looked at the villagers and said, “Everyone, please go home. I will inform everyone after the local magistrate announces Duan Sida’s punishment. Thank you for coming.”

Since there was nothing to see anymore, the villagers left one after another. When only Tang Sanniu, Tang Jiahuan, and the Chi family were left, Duan Yixin said, “Thank you for everyone’s help today.”

Tang Sanniu looked at her pale face and weak body, sighed, and said, “This is what I should do as village chief. Since Duan Sida has been arrested, you can rest peacefully. If you need help, just come to me.”

“Yes, Village Chief.” Duan Yixin said politely.

After chatting with her for a while, Tang Sanniu left with his son. Looking at the dilapidated yard, Madam Chi couldn’t help but say, “Xin Xin, it’s too dangerous for you to live here alone. How about moving to our house?”

Thinking of the inconvenience of living with the Chi family when she needed to use the warehouse, Duan Yixin smiled and said, “Madam Chi, thank you for your kindness, but I’m fine. Since Duan Sida has been arrested, it should be safe for me to live here. Yesterday, Young Master Chi, Xinru, and I went to Chunshan Town, and I managed to sell all my medicinal herbs. When I save enough money, I will rebuild my house.”

Hearing this, Madam Chi wanted to say something more, but Chi Junheng grabbed her hand and shook his head. Looking at her husband’s expression, Madam Chi could only give up and said, “If this is your decision, then we will support you. But if you need help, you have to come to us.”

Duan Yixin nodded and said, “Thank you, Madam Chi.”

Seeing that it was still early, Madam Chi patted Duan Yixin’s hand and said, “You should go and get some rest. We won’t disturb you anymore.”

After sending the Chi family out, Duan Yixin breathed a sigh of relief. Now that Duan Sida has been arrested, she can feel at ease. If the Duan family came to cause trouble, she would solve them together with Duan Sida.

At the same time, at Duan Sida’s house, the villagers who were guarding the house received the news that the Yamen guards had arrested Duan Sida.

When Zhao Xiaohua heard the villagers’ conversation, she knocked on the door violently and shouted frantically, “Impossible! My husband is not someone who would kidnap my niece and sell her to Master Chen!”

Although she knew her husband had a secret plan, she never expected that Duan Sida would dare to plan the kidnapping of Duan Yixin. If the Yamen guards caught him, he would be sentenced to life imprisonment or even death.

Zhao Xiaohua knew that if Duan Sida became a criminal, she and her daughter’s lives would be over. Even if they were proven innocent, having their names stained by Duan Sida’s crimes would force them to death.

Thinking of the future, Zhao Xiaohua increased her strength, knocking on the door and shouting desperately, “We have been wronged! There must be a misunderstanding! I want to see the local magistrate! I want to see the local magistrate!”

Outside the house, a villager shouted, “Madam Duan, you should save your strength. I don’t know when the Yamen guards will come to arrest you and your daughter. But if they did come, walking to Chunshan Town would take a lot of physical strength. You’d better get some rest while you still can.”

Hearing what the villagers said, Zhao Xiaohua collapsed to the ground in shock. Seeing her mother sitting on the ground with a pale face, Duan Xiyan knew that her father had failed to send Duan Yixin to Master Chen. When she realized this, her whole body was shaking.

When her father went to the Chen family’s village, she already knew that her father planned to kidnap Duan Yixin and send her to Master Chen. Unfortunately, her father failed and is now captured by the Yamen guards. Thinking about the bleak future, she came back to her senses and rushed to her mother’s side.