When Xiaodie got up, she could already hear the faint noise coming from far and near.

Not long after, the door was knocked heavily.

Xiaodie opened the door and saw the anxious face of a girl.

The other party was panting and sweating profusely and said: "Brother Gouzi and his mother were arrested by the official and sent to prison. We are all going to the county town to ask for an explanation! I came here to inform you so that you don't panic."

Xiaodie was very familiar with the girl with delicate features and freckles on her face. After they arrived at the fishing village, the girl often came over with things like dried fish and fruits, so she was considered a friend.

Regarding her and Zhao Yujie's identities, Xiaodie's statement was very simple and reasonable:

They were a wealthy family fleeing the war in Guanzhong. Zhao Yujie was the wife and she was a maid. However, they encountered rebels and bandits on the way, and everyone in the family was killed. They managed to escape only with the cover of the male owner and guards.

Every time the girl comes to visit, she will talk to Xiaodie for a while. From her words and demeanor, it is not difficult to see that she is envious of the existence of such a lady, which is also the reason why she is close to Xiaodie.

"I understand, you go ahead." Xiaodie had no intention of getting involved in this matter.

Gouzi is a young man in his twenties. He is a good hand in both fishing and farming. He has a good character and a warm personality. He is regarded as the perfect candidate to be the next village leader and the person the girl in front of him wants to marry.

Today Gouzi and his mother went to the county town to buy things, but somehow they were caught by the government. Xiaodie didn't want to cause trouble, and the most important thing for them now was to hide themselves.

Just when the girl turned to leave, Zhao Yujie's voice suddenly sounded: "Let's go take a look too."

Xiaodie turned around in surprise and found that Zhao Yujie had stood up at some point and was getting dressed. She didn't understand why Zhao Yujie was willing to wade into this muddy water, but since Zhao Yujie had spoken, she would obey unconditionally.

When the girl saw that Zhao Yujie was going with him, she was willing to support her lover. She was touched and worried at the same time.

Zhao Yujie came to the door with a gentle smile: "Xiaodie didn't tell you before, but we are actually the disciples of the general. Although we are just a side branch, it is in decline now. No one is serving in the army, but at least we know some fists and kicks."

As she said that, she pointed at Xiaodie: "Although she is petite and slender, she is actually a practitioner. If not, how could she have protected me from being chased by the rebels and bandits?"

The girl's eyes widened, first she was surprised, then she was suddenly enlightened, and finally she looked at Zhao Yujie and Xiaodie with even more respect. She clapped her hands happily and said, since Xiaodie is a practitioner, she will definitely be able to help.

Xiaodie didn't understand why Zhao Yujie took the initiative to expose her identity as a practitioner, and she even didn't understand why Zhao Yujie had to go to the county town and suffer like this when she was obviously injured.

Although they didn't understand, Xiaodie and Zhao Yujie finally got on the fishing boat and rushed along the river to the county town with the fishermen holding the poles.

There were nearly twenty households in the fishing village, except for the elderly and children, who came out in large numbers.

When we arrived at the county seat, it was already the morning of the next day, and we happened to catch up with the county magistrate's court hearing, and it was Gouzi's case that was being dealt with.

When the fishermen arrived at the county government office, Gouzi and his wife were already kneeling in the hall. Both of them had injuries on their faces. Gouzi's nose was bruised and his face was swollen. One of his eyes was bleeding occasionally and he could only keep it closed. He looked very painful.

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On the other side were four men who seemed uninjured.

On the way here, Xiaodie has figured out the reason:

When Gouzi and his mother passed by the street in front of the county government office, four drunken men knocked down Gouzi's mother. Before Gouzi could say anything, the four men shouted that Gouzi's mother didn't have eyesight when she walked.

He punched and kicked him.

His mother was beaten, and she was beaten by four men. How could Gouzi have any hesitation? He was a human being, not a wolf-hearted beast. In order to protect his mother, he fought with four men on the spot.

Although he was physically strong, he was one against four and suffered a lot.

That's what happened. The result was that Gouzi was caught on the spot and sent to jail, but nothing happened to the other four men.

They went to the county town to buy things with them. The fishermen who were not with them during the fight immediately ran back to the fishing village and told everyone about the incident. Only then did everyone come to the county government office.

"Chen Er, you committed a murder on the street in front of the county government office. The matter is clear and the evidence is conclusive. I am now sentencing you to four years in prison. What else do you have to say?" Under the four-character plaque with an upright face, the magistrate with a majestic face took a photo of the Gael.

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When the fishermen heard this, they were so angry that they cursed and wanted to rush up and beat the county magistrate.

Gouzi immediately shouted that he was wronged: "They were the ones who beat me first, and Xiaomin was trying to protect his mother. Sir... If you don't find them guilty, why do you want to imprison Xiaomin for four years instead?"

The county magistrate snorted coldly: "It is a fact that you hurt someone. Since it is a fact, I am guilty of betraying you according to the law, which is in line with the law. As for how others deal with it, that is my authority, and you have no right to interfere."

As soon as this statement came out, the people watching outside the court were in an uproar.

Gouzi was stunned. He wanted to refute but didn't know how. He just opened his bleeding eyes and growled helplessly: "Then please tell Xiaomin, what should a son do when his mother is beaten?"

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The old county magistrate said: "Of course it is to report to the official."

Gouzi was in great pain: "So what if my mother was beaten to death before the official arrived? As a son of a man, do you have to watch from the sidelines?"

The county magistrate said in a business-like tone: "It's up to you. But if you fight with others or hurt others, you have violated the law and will be punished!"

The dog sat paralyzed on the ground, confused and confused, as if the sky had fallen.

At this time, a scholar among the onlookers loudly said: "Sir, the law is clearly written. If you are violated by others, you can defend yourself legitimately. In this case, Chen Er acted in legitimate defense!"

The county magistrate glanced at the scholar and said, "If Chen Er defends himself too well, he will hurt others."

The scholar was dissatisfied: "The four people were not seriously injured. How could Chen Er have over-defended?"

The county magistrate sneered: "The power to judge the case is in my hands. I can make my own judgment. How can you have any room to comment?"

The scholar was dumbfounded, his face red and thick-necked with anger: "May I ask, sir, if a case can be judged in multiple ways, and they are all very different from each other, then what is the law of Daqi?

"Is Daqi governed by law or by men?! Is the dynasty governed by law or by officials?!"

The county magistrate's face suddenly darkened and he yelled: "Shut up! You are roaring in court and ignoring my majesty. Do you still have the law in your eyes? If you dare to talk nonsense again, the law will not forgive you!"

Scholar: "..."

The people's cheers became louder, but they were suppressed by a scream. Xiaodie was so angry that her hands were shaking.

At this time, Gouzi suddenly straightened up and asked the county magistrate:

"The adults asked me to report the incident to the government when my mother was harmed, but the incident happened right outside the county government office, and there were officials in front of the door. If the government can uphold justice, why did the officials sit idly by and ignore it?"

Many people knew about this situation. After hearing Gouzi's words, they immediately locked their eyes on the county magistrate's face, thinking that the magistrate had nothing to say and had to admit his mistake.

Unexpectedly, the county magistrate's face was not red, and his heart was not beating. He said calmly: "He is blind."

As soon as these words came out, the fishermen outside the hall immediately exploded and cursed the county magistrate for being despicable and shameless.

Xiaodie said in a deep voice: "When the officers collect taxes, they can see clearly when the carriages and horses pass through the city gate and fine the drivers for various problems. But when something illegal happens in front of the county government office, the officers

His eyes are broken and can no longer be used?

"What does your county government do? What kind of county government is this? Is this an upright county government, or is it a cesspool designed to hide filth and people's evil practices?!"

Hearing Xiaodie's words, the people all clapped and applauded.

The county magistrate glanced at her with unusual indifference: "That's the fact - what can you do?"

Even though Xiaodie was well-informed, she couldn't help but look blank. The most humble person is invincible, and the county magistrate is so shameless that he can do whatever he wants with the power in his hands.

She wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Zhao Yujie. The latter shook his head.

"Mom...sister?" Xiaodie didn't know why.

Zhao Yujie looked at the court and said in a calm voice:

"Those four people dared to beat people in front of the county government office. They were confident. They obviously had a lot of connections with the government. Although the county magistrate was not a good person, he had no reason to protect the four people who beat him.

"It's impossible for a dog to get a fair verdict, and it's useless no matter how much you yell.

"Let's do this. You and the county magistrate go to the Second Hall to help Gouzi."

She didn't say why Xiaodie went to the second hall with the county magistrate.

Xiaodie's eyes lit up and she nodded excitedly, happily like a chicken pecking at rice. Then, she turned around and looked at the county magistrate again, her pretty face suddenly became solemn, and her bright eyes were full of

Murderous intent.

She took one step forward, separated from the crowd of onlookers, and walked towards the court with her chest held high.

The policeman in front who was blocking the crowd to maintain order saw this and immediately threw the water and fire stick across it. He shouted loudly: "Who asked you to come out? Do you dare to rush into the court? Get back!"

Xiaodie glanced at him.

It's as cold as looking at a stone.

In an instant, the officer's soul seemed to have been struck apart by thunder. His whole body froze, his eyes were dull, and he fell to the ground with a look of horror on his face. He rolled to the side with a sound of water and fire sticks.

Xiaodie continued to move forward.

The county magistrate noticed this scene, couldn't help but feel nervous, and shouted quickly: "Who are you? How dare you attack the government officials and act recklessly in the court? Do you know how big a crime this is? Come on, let me catch you!"

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The government officials on both sides of the hall immediately took two steps forward, raised their water and fire sticks, and smashed them down at Xiaodie one after another!

The water and fire stick fell, landing on the ground together with the government officials who rushed out.

No one could clearly see how Xiaodie took action. They only saw the government officials flying backwards and falling to the ground one after another. They were all rolling in pain and wailing.

Among them was a practitioner in the air control realm. When he flew backwards, he broke the corridor pillar and vomited blood and fell unconscious on the spot.

The change came so suddenly that people were caught off guard. The fishermen in Fengshou Village were stunned, and the people watching were also dumbfounded. The dog and his mother in the hall were excited, as if they were seeing heroes.

The county magistrate stood up in fright, his face was white with fear, and cold sweat was pouring down his forehead. Without thinking, he turned around and was about to run to the back hall, but as he was about to move, he was kicked in the knee by Xiaodie.

He fell to the ground with a scream.

"You, how dare you attack the county government office and attack the officials? You, you still have the king's law in your eyes... and the court? Aren't you afraid of becoming a wanted criminal of the imperial court?!" The county magistrate kept shrinking back,
Chapter completed!