First, two witnesses were found to prove that Father Luo had been strolling in the yard catching crickets and had not left at all. Then, the servants who were in attendance recounted the events they had witnessed.
Finally, the embroidered pouch was found, revealing the accomplice who had colluded with Cai Lian.
Mother Luo's series of actions shocked everyone present.
"It was all Cai Lian's doing. Yesterday, she gave me two taels of silver and said that as long as she became the young madam of the Liu family, I would have no shortage of money in the future. I was momentarily blinded by greed," the helper said nervously, taking out the two taels of silver from his pocket and glaring fiercely at Cai Lian.
"Cai Lian, my cousin, you have truly impressive methods, even bribing a helper. If I had known this would happen, why would I have bothered?" Mother Luo sighed, her eyes filled with disappointment.
Cai Lian, realizing her scheme had been exposed, showed no sign of shame or guilt. Instead, she turned to Mother Luo with a look of grievance.
"Cousin, I was wrong. I must have had water in my head before to do such foolish things. No matter what, I am still your cousin, please forgive me."
"You were the one who didn't want to marry originally, which is why the family let me marry in. To think that you would do such a thing on my wedding day, you have truly broken my heart. I will no longer have a cousin like you," Mother Luo shook her head, her eyes filled with heartbreak.
After witnessing the spectacle, the villagers began to point and whisper about Cai Lian.
Ignoring the villagers' stares, Cai Lian continued to apologize pitifully.
Mother Luo didn't spare her a glance and, holding Father Luo's hand, continued with the unfinished ceremony.
Mother is indeed domineering!
With the excitement over, the villagers returned to the feast. Luo Yun Shi also presented her gift and joined them for a meal at an ancient landlord's table.
After everything was concluded, Luo Yun Shi did not leave but secretly found Mother Luo.
"I heard your part is finished?" Mother Luo asked Xiao Shi, holding her hand.
"Yes, I can travel between worlds now. Mom, there's something seriously wrong with that Cai Lian, you all need to be careful."
Mother Luo paused for a moment, then smiled dismissively.
"Yes, her character isn't too different from what I remember. She's likely a reborn soul," Mother Luo nodded in agreement with her daughter's assessment.
"Then what are your plans?" Luo Yun Shi asked curiously.
Mother Luo smiled and patted Luo Yun Shi's head. "Your father and I have already tasked the system to keep a close watch on her. You can just observe the situation later."
"I have a Dog Beating Stick that can make her speak the truth if I hit her once, and she won't remember it afterward. How about I question her?" Luo Yun Shi offered eagerly.
"No need. Your father and I can handle this small matter ourselves, you're not required.
If you have nothing else to do now, continue with your gourmet food. Your father and I can eat some too. The food in this world is far from our modern cuisine. Most dishes are stewed, and there are very few stir-fried dishes. You should have tasted it just now, right? That dish was so bland and watery."
Luo Yun Shi nodded repeatedly in strong agreement. "Yes, that dish wasn't great. And the common folk ate it with such gusto. Sigh, truly..." She looked as if she had a lot to say, her small face furrowed as she shook her head.
Mother Luo chuckled, unable to contain herself. "Your father is a fool right now, and I'm just a village girl. We certainly can't reveal our recipe book so quickly. We were originally planning to find a way later, but since you're here, it's perfect for you to handle it.
The weather is just right for something sweet and sour like Liangpi, and some cold drinks. How about you make some, daughter?" Mother Luo suggested.
"Alright, no problem!" Luo Yun Shi patted her chest confidently.
"Then I'll open a small shop in town and show them what I can do. I'll also make some good dishes for you later. You can send your servants to buy them. Little by little, we'll become acquainted openly, and it will be easier for me to visit you without having to sneak around."
"Okay, your father and I are already craving your cooking. And then you can make some portable food that can be stored for a long time, like instant noodles and biscuits," Mother Luo said with a smile.
Luo Yun Shi was taken aback and guessed, "Will something happen in the future? It won't be the apocalypse, will it?"
"What are you thinking, daughter? How can there be so many apocalypses? It's war and famine."
Mother Luo looked around, then whispered, "Next spring, the country will fall into civil war. Your father and I, in our original bodies, were tragically killed after fleeing from war. The entire Liu family also met a grim end and were killed."
"Ah? Mom and Dad, then you..."
Mother Luo interrupted Luo Yun Shi, patting her hand to reassure her. "Our mission this time is to survive, protect the entire Liu family, and help them live peacefully in a new place. We'll help the villagers if we can."
Luo Yun Shi nodded, her eyes widening in understanding. "So that's how it is. No wonder they are virtuous for generations. After their deaths, other people's wishes are basically to protect the family, but they also added a condition to help the villagers.
Then I'll make and develop some food that can be preserved for a long time."
"Yes, then hurry up and get started," Mother Luo's eyes curved into a smile, and she immediately pushed her daughter towards the door.
"Mom, I haven't even chatted with Dad yet." Luo Yun Shi complained unhappily.
"What do you have to chat with him about? There's plenty of time in the future. Your father is probably busy now. You can chat when your father is no longer a fool. And your father will stop pretending to be foolish soon. Oh, and make some Liangpi as soon as possible, we're both craving it and haven't had a chance to make it since arriving here," Mother Luo said with a chuckle.
"Alright, I won't disturb your romantic time. You can call me with this phone. We'll contact each other by phone if there's anything." Luo Yun Shi pouted, pretended to be displeased, waved her hand, put down two phones, and then disappeared from the room in a flash.
"This child is still so mischievous." Mother Luo complained verbally but had a doting smile on her face.
...
Money makes the world go 'round. Luo Yun Shi arrived in the county town and the first thing she did was find a way to get a household registration.
Xing Yi, Da Li, and the nanny robot also got household registrations. One person and three robots now formed a family: one master and three subordinates.
Then, she quickly found a decent-looking shop and rented it for the winter.
It was a small shop of 50 square meters, with a small courtyard behind it. There was a well in the courtyard, making it convenient to get water.
Xing Yi and Da Li were responsible for tidying up the shop and carrying out simple renovations. The nanny robot helped prepare Liangpi, cold mixed noodles, Roujiamo, and sour plum juice, in preparation for the opening.
Xing Yi handled the accounts, and Da Li served as the waiter. Nanny Xing San was responsible for production. Everything was ready, and the shop opened early two days later. A string of firecrackers was set off to celebrate the occasion.