Nata's wife stepped forward, grabbed Nata's arm, and asked in a low voice, "Are you all right?"
Nata laughed and said, "I'm fine, it's those two ruffians who are in trouble. They got thirty lashes and have to spend a month in jail, not to mention they had to compensate me with ten silver taels."
"Ten silver taels?!" Nata's wife said in disbelief.
That was more money than they could earn in a year.
Nata nodded his head honestly.
Bater got off the carriage, and the government officer who was driving bowed to Bater and Nata, saying, "My lords, I shall take my leave now."
Bater hummed indifferently.
After bowing respectfully, the two officers retreated and drove the carriage away.
As soon as the officers left, a cheer erupted in the marketplace, and many people clapped and cheered.
"That was so satisfying."
"Yes, they've been bullying honest folk around here all year long, it's about time they got what they deserved."
"Nata, you really met a noble person today."
