Xi Yu sneered. Since he dared to come, he had never been afraid of Han Chong's threat.
"Mr. Han, don't rush to drive me away. What I want to talk about Sun Qiushui..."
Han Chong's face turned red.
"Don't talk nonsense! This county magistrate has been handling the case for many years, so how can you let you slander here? The evidence of Sun Qiushui's affairs is conclusive."
Xi Yu took a step forward.
"Mr. Han, you were eager to close the case at that time and did not investigate it in detail at all."
Han Chong was angry and embarrassed.
"Come on, take this crazy gangster who disrupts the court for me!"
Xi Yu's eyes were full of sarcasm.
"Han Chong, don't be stubborn anymore. Ma Pingchang has already admitted in person that he was framed by Sun Qiushui. Do you still want to argue?"
Han Chong was shocked and subconsciously patted the table.
"Ma Pingchang cannot admit it!"
As soon as he said that, he realized that he had exposed his fill, his face became extremely ugly, but he still pretended to be calm.
"Hmph, don't talk nonsense. This county has no mistake at all. People are here!"
Several yamen runners quickly surrounded and trapped Xi Yu in the middle.
A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Han Chong's eyes.
"Take me this troublemaker. If there is any resistance, kill me!"
After the yamen runners got the order, they rushed towards Xi Yu.
Xi Yu was not afraid at all, just staring at Han Chong coldly, as if watching a jumping clown.
Xi Yu sneered.
"Han Chong, if you dare to touch me, it would be a murderer. It's still time to stop now."
Han Chong looked disdainful.
"Don't mess with me, keep calling me!"
Seeing this, Xi Yu shouted loudly: "Where is the secret guard!"
In an instant, a group of secret guards in black appeared like ghosts. Before the yamen runners could react, several secret guards quickly stepped forward and kicked the surrounding yamen runners to the ground.
This sudden change shocked everyone present. There was a silence in the lobby, and only the moans of the yamen runners echoed.
Han Chong's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.
Han Chong asked in a trembling voice: "Who are you... who are you?"
He had a vague guess in his heart, and the guess made his back chill.
Xi Yu looked at Han Chong's panic expression and a curve appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"What? County Magistrate Han, you should have guessed who I am?"
Han Chong quietly stared at the particularly young Xi Yu in front of him, and a storm caused in his heart.
Could he be the powerful prime minister? Ro... Why did Prime Minister suddenly come here and intervene in such seemingly trivial cases?
He really couldn't understand the relationship between the identity of the person in front of him and what he did, and only felt an invisible pressure shrouded in him.
Han turned his eyes and a sinister thought came to his mind: If the person in front of him was really the powerful prime minister, it would be better to get rid of him secretly, but looking at this situation, the other party's strength should not be underestimated.
Thinking of this, he suddenly laughed.
"This hero, you care about the grievances of others, you are really a hero. However, although you are kind-hearted, your accusations against this county just now are baseless nonsense."
After hearing what he said, Xi Yu frowned and thought to himself: Han Chong is indeed cunning. He still wants to argue, trying to turn black and white.
"Han Chong, don't try to deny it anymore. Ma Pingchang's confession is ironclad. If you confess your guilt now, you may be able to be lenient."
Han Chong suddenly became angry.
"Hmph! This county magistrate has put a high hat on you, but you are still talking nonsense here. Come on, put him in a prison! So what if his subordinates can fight? There is a king in this world, and he cannot be allowed to go wild here!"
A cold light flashed in Xi Yu's eyes, and his figure flashed. He came to Han Chong in an instant, raised his hand and slapped Han Chong hard.
The slap was extremely powerful, and Han Chong made a buzzing sound in his head.
"As long as you, a fool like you, who is not apart from black and white, is worthy of the justice of the law? You are simply blaspheming the word "justice!" Xi Yu shouted angrily, his eyes full of contempt for Han Chong.
The yamen runners were so shocked that they widened their eyes, as if they had seen the most incredible things in the world. They had been working in this county yamen for many years and had never seen the county magistrate be beaten.
Han Chong covered his hot cheeks, feeling full of shame and anger. He pointed at Xi Yu's nose, his eyes widened, his eyes almost glared out, his lips trembling, but because of excessive anger, he didn't know what to say, and only made a sound of "you...you..." from his throat, his appearance seemed a bit funny and pitiful.
At this time, Xi Yu turned his eyes to the yamen runners, his eyes as sharp as a knife.
"Do you also want to be in dispute? If you know the sins committed by this county magistrate, you should immediately arrest him in prison."
However, at this moment, the yamen runners looked at each other, their eyes full of hesitation and fear.
Who is this person? His aura is so strong.
No matter who he is, let us arrest the county magistrate, it will cost us our lives, and we will never be able to do this.
They stood there, neither moving forward nor retreat, but just watched Xi Yu and Han Chong in panic.
In Sun Qiushui's slightly simple but warm home, dust slowly floated in the air.
Sun Qiushui was busy in front of the stove, preparing to cook a sumptuous meal. She was looking forward to having a good meal with Mrs. Mingyue and enjoying this rare time of reunion.
At this time, Mrs. Mingyue walked over, with graceful figure, beautiful face but a hint of solemnity.
"Sister, I'm going out and there are some things to be dealt with."
Sun Qiushui stopped the movement in his hand, slightly surprised, his eyes full of worry.
"So anxious? Don't have a meal at home first? You should have a good rest as you go all the way." She knew that Mrs. Mingyue was busy with business on weekdays, but she still hoped that she could stay for a while.
Mrs. Mingyue shook her head gently.
"No, sister, the matter is more urgent. This time the matter is important and I can't delay it."
There was a hint of apology in her eyes when she looked at Sun Qiushui.
Sun Qiushui looked at her, and the concern in her eyes became even more serious.
"Then you must be careful. The situation outside is changing, and I always feel assured that you can't wait. You go and come back early, and you will rarely come back once."
Mrs. Mingyue smiled slightly, and her smile was as warm as the spring sun.
"I know, sister, don't worry." She turned around and went out.
After Sun Qiushui finished her meal alone, she moved a chair and sat in the yard to bask in the sun.
The warm sunshine shone on her, making her feel drowsy.
After a while, her originally peaceful world was broken, and she noticed a strange shadow appeared on the ground.
She was shocked and slowly raised her head.
When she saw the person coming clearly, she felt as if she was struck by lightning and was stunned.
After a while, she came to her senses, stood up suddenly, and asked in a trembling voice: "You...why are you here?"
She never expected that the person in front of her would appear in front of her at this moment, and memories of the past surged into her heart like a tide.
Sun Qiushui looked at the familiar and strange man in front of him, and the sweetness and pain of the past were intertwined and poured into his heart.
Once upon a time, they loved so passionately, but after they were imprisoned, he was so determined, and his cold words still hurt him like a knife.
At this moment, he actually knelt down straight, his eyes full of regret.
"Qiu Shui, I'm sorry." His voice was crying, "I'm a bastard, I actually believed those slander. I've been living in pain these days. Now I know that you are innocent and you never do anything like stealing. I don't ask you to forgive me immediately, I just hope that we can go back to the past and hope that you can give me another chance."
Sun Qiushui's eyes were red, and his heart was mixed. The harms of the past lingered like a nightmare, but the confession of the man in front of him made his heart ripples.
She was silent for a long time and didn't know how to make a decision.
Sun Qiushui tossed and turned at night countless times, hated Qi Maosheng's indifference and his distrust.
But when this moment really came, her eyes met, and she found that her heart was still beating for him uncontrollably.
Looking at Qi Maosheng's pitiful appearance, Sun Qiushui's eyes became softer. She couldn't help but stretch out her hand and quickly supported his arm.
"Get up quickly, the past is over...it's over, as long as you believe me now."
Surprise flashed in Qi Maosheng's eyes instantly. He held Sun Qiushui's hand tightly, as if he had grabbed the lost treasure.
"Qiu Shui, can you really forgive me? I'm so happy. I thought you would never pay attention to me again."
Sun Qiushui looked at him and sighed slightly, with tears in his eyes, but a hint of relief.
Then the two walked into the room.
Sun Qiushui took a deep breath, suppressed the complicated emotions in his heart, and asked, "How have you been doing these years?"
Qi Maosheng looked a little unnatural, and paused for a moment and replied, "It's okay, I...I have married a wife and have a daughter."
Sun Qiushui's face suddenly became gloomy, and a trace of anger and sadness flashed in his eyes.
"Since that's the case, what are you looking for me to do?"
Qi Maosheng smiled awkwardly and hurriedly explained: "Qiu Shui, don't get me wrong. My wife and I haven't gotten along well. I have always had you in my heart for years. As long as you still have me in your heart, I will go back and get rid of my wife and let's start over."
"How can you do this? How can this be? If my family is broken up, wouldn't I become a sinner? Who do you think of me, Sun Qiushui?"
After saying that, she turned her back to Qi Maosheng, tears rolling in her eyes, and her heart was full of disappointment.
Seeing this, Qi Maosheng rushed forward, hugged Sun Qiushui tightly, and hugged her in his arms, as if he was afraid that she would disappear as soon as he let go.
His arms were like iron hoops, making Sun Qiushui feel breathless.
"Qiu Shui, listen to me, I was sorry for you back then. I have been suffering all these years. I can't make mistakes anymore and can't let you down."
Qi Maosheng said anxiously in Sun Qiushui's ear, and the heat that kept spitting out of her mouth teased her hair.
"Don't have any psychological burden. I have no feelings for her. I have been together for the rest of the years. I have lived enough with that woman. I have lived a long time ago. You are the only one in my heart from beginning to end."
Sun Qiushui struggled in his arms for a few times, but did not break free. Her mind was in chaos, and she was both angry and a little helpless about the behavior of the man in front of her.
In the county government, the atmosphere became more and more tense, as if the air had condensed.
Xi Yu's eyes were as lightning as lightning, staring at Han Chong, his voice cold and majestic.
"Han Chong, I will give you another last chance. If you still don't repent and refuse to admit your sins, the consequences will be beyond your ability to bear."
After saying that, he turned his eyes to the yamen runners and said loudly: "Listen, if anyone can capture Han Chong and throw him into prison, I promise he will receive unexpectedly generous rewards."
When Han Chong heard this, his face became extremely ugly.
He shouted at the yamen runners: "Don't bewitched by this beast! He is disturbing the court and trying to subvert the county government! If you listen to him, you will be enemies of the court!"
He tried to use such words to stabilize the hearts of the yamen runners and prevent them from acting rashly.
And just when the sword was tense, a figure walked out of the yamen runners, Yuan Ping'an.
His face was calm and fearless.
"This county magistrate does have some things that are not authentic." His voice was not loud, but it was particularly clear in the quiet county government lobby.
It turns out that Yuan Ping'an is a straight person and cannot tolerate sand in his eyes.
He worked as a county yamen for many years, but because he was honest by nature, he had a bad relationship with most yamen runners.
He always comes and goes alone, scoffs at the private activities of his colleagues, and does not want to be with them.
In his opinion, fairness and integrity are the way to be an official and a servant, and he had long been unable to stand what the county magistrate Han Chong did, but he had not endured it and finally stood up at this moment.
At this time, Han Chong was so angry that his face turned red, and he cursed at Yuan Ping'an.
"Yuan Ping'an, you are a ignorant person, what do you want to do? How dare you betray me?"
Yuan Ping'an remained calm and said loudly: "I have been saying these words for a long time. As a county magistrate, you are perfunctory every time you try a case, and you have no intention of exploring the truth. You have devoted your mind to having fun with those concubines. Have you ever really thought about serving the court? Look at the cases you handled over the years, how many injustices have been ignored by you, and how many people have suffered because of you, and you are not worthy of sitting in this position at all!"
His words were so passionate that everyone present looked at him.
After hearing Yuan Ping'an's words, the yamen runners still had a look of disgust for him on their faces, but deep down they had to recognize every word he said.
They were very clear about what the county magistrate Han Chong did. Everyone saw the unfair judgments and perfunctory treatments of the people on weekdays.
However, they also sneered in their hearts that Yuan Ping'an was really ignorant of life and death and dared to say anything.
Look at the extremely angry appearance of County Magistrate Han. Once this matter is over, Yuan Ping'an will never let him go. The county Magistrate will definitely peel him apart and make him pay a heavy price for his words and deeds today.
In this county government, you can imagine the consequences of being openly opposed to the county magistrate.
Seeing this, Xi Yu was overjoyed and his eyes were filled with admiration for Yuan Ping'an.
He secretly thanked that it was a blessing that there was such a yamen runner full of justice in this turbid county yard.
"Do you dare to arrest Han Chong into prison?" Xi Yu asked loudly.
Yuan Ping'an did not hesitate at all, his eyes were filled with fearlessness.
"What's not to dare?"
After saying that, he walked towards Han Chong with a steady and powerful pace.
When he came to Han Chong, he suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed Han Chong's arm, the force seemed to vent all the injustice and anger through this grab.
Han Chong was shocked and roared while struggling.
"Yuan Ping'an, you are so brave, you dare to commit crimes!" But Yuan Ping'an's hands tightly clamped him like iron pliers, making him unable to break free.
But Xi Yu immediately applauded.
"Okay! Yuan Ping'an, just let it go. If you can do this today, it's a good idea! Your courage and sense of justice are precious."
Xi Yu looked at Yuan Ping'an with a bright look, his eyes full of encouragement, and he waved to Yuan Ping'an with a smile, signaling him to come to him.
Yuan Ping'an let go of Han Chong's arm and slowly walked towards Xi Yu.
He was a little nervous, not knowing what this mysterious and majestic person was going to say to him.
Xi Yu looked at Yuan Ping'an with sincere and sincere eyes.
"Yuan Ping'an, are you willing to be a just county magistrate and truly serve the people?"
Yuan Ping'an was stunned. He never expected to hear such a problem and was a little at a loss for a moment. He just stood up out of justice in his heart, but never thought of such a thing.
Han Chong, who was standing beside him, shivered uncontrollably when he heard this.
The guess in his heart became stronger and stronger. Could it be that the person in front of him who has a strong aura and decisive behavior is really Prime Minister Xi Yu?
If this is true, then I will be completely finished today.
His face turned pale, and beads of sweat as big as beans rolled down his forehead.
The yamen runners whispered to each other and muttered in a low voice: "What is this person's origin? He actually spoke wildly. Did he think the position of county magistrate could be arranged at will?"
Yuan Ping'an was also shocked and waved his hand quickly and said, "Your Majesty, don't be joking. I have never thought about being a county magistrate. I just couldn't stand what County Magistrate Han did, so I stood up and said a few fair words."
Xi Yu looked serious. He looked at Yuan Ping'an and said slowly: "You mentioned just now that the county magistrate is incompetent and will harm the people. If there is an opportunity in front of you, it will allow you to seek benefits for the people and change the fate of the people in this area. Isn't this a good thing? You have a sense of justice and courage, which is better than many people."
His eyes revealed his expectations for Yuan Ping'an, as if he had seen the scene of the people living and working in peace and contentment under Yuan Ping'an's rule.
Yuan Ping'an shook his head with a wry smile.
"Even if you said, how can I have that ability? I am just a poor family, with no knowledge or any fame. I can't afford the position of the county magistrate."
Xi Yu looked calm.
"During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, Wei Qing was born in a low-class background, but he was able to become a famous general of a generation. Zhufu Yan was also born in a poor family and was promoted by exception because of his talent. There was a precedent in ancient times, so why not now? As long as he is in love with the people and has the ability and responsibility, what's the harm in his background?"
Chapter completed!