Chapter 570: The Widow Dies, Tian Peng Feels Ashamed

After making arrangements for the official from Kaifeng Prefecture, Tian Peng came out of the town and returned to the village.

When he last left, he had told the farmer's wife that he would come to inform her once he had reported to the authorities.

Now, he had had many things to deal with during the day and had no time, but now that he was free, Tian Peng went to the widow's door, carrying some pastries he had bought in town.

As he approached, Tian Peng was taken aback. It had just gotten dark; why was there not a single sign of life in the house? Could it be that she couldn't afford candles and had not lit any lights?

Tian Peng felt puzzled but knocked on the door all the same.

After waiting for a while, there was no response whatsoever. Tian Peng knocked again and called out, "Sister, are you home? I'm back, and I've come to bring you good news!"

Still, there was no answer, and Tian Peng's confusion grew.