Cai Wei ignored their shocked expressions, bent down to pick up Wu'er who was still weeping bitterly, and comforted him by patting his back, "Don't cry, Wu'er. Early tomorrow morning, your sister will go into town to testify. Once the county magistrate rewards your sister with ten taels of patterned silver, she will buy you candy."
"Really? Is Sister trying to trick Wu'er?" Wu'er opened his moist eyes wide, looking pitifully at Cai Wei.
"Of course, it's true! When has your sister ever deceived you?" Cai Wei wiped away the tear beads from Wu'er's face, glancing reproachfully at Lady Du.
"I was supposed to testify today, but mother was too soft-hearted, considering some nonsensical laborer's feelings, and absolutely refused to let me go. Now she's made me make an extra trip."
