His face was too ugly, as if he was angry after being exposed of his evil deeds. The Second Grand Elder, who was still doubtful at first, immediately lowered his face: "Shihong, was it really you who did this?"
The reason why the Second Grand Elder is highly respected is not only because he is the oldest elder of the Cui family, but also because his identity is very transcendent - he is the younger brother of the previous patriarch, and Cui Shihong wants to respectfully call him Second Grandpa.
Cui Shihong is the younger generation whom the Second Grand Elder has watched grow up. This eldest grandson was also placed in high hopes by his elder brother, hoping that he could revitalize the family. The Second Grand Elder really does not want to see that today, a hundred years after his brother, his beloved
The grandson will not practice virtue and will bully the orphans and widowers in the fifth house.
What is the difference between this kind of behavior and brothers fighting against each other?
Zhang and Cui Shihong have been married for many years. They are well aware of her husband's feelings and immediately stood up to defend him: "Second grandfather, you have misunderstood your husband. Don't you know what kind of person your husband is? He is the eldest brother in private.
Just like my father, I am the head of my family and will never do such immoral things. You must not misunderstand your husband by just listening to what your sixth brother says about your family."
Cui Shihui was unhappy and said, "What do you mean, sister-in-law? Am I going to frame my eldest brother again?"
Zhang's face was serious: "I don't know what the sixth brother is thinking, but the eldest brother has been falsely accused, and I have to find out who is innocent. Second Grandpa, why don't you listen to what the witness said?"
The second elder felt that Cui Shihui would not be stupid enough to lie in his testimony. Since he dared to say it, it proved that the witness said so, and there was no need to bother to question the witness. But since Zhang asked, he would give face and focused on the three
The servant said: "You three, please tell the truth about what happened back then."
Something unexpected happened. The three servants who had been standing behind Cui Shihui like three ostriches suddenly fell to their knees on the ground and shouted tremblingly: "Sir, please spare your life! All the slaves are six."
There is no such thing as being forced by the master to give false testimony!"
Things took a turn for the worse and everyone was shocked. Cui Weizhen, Aunt Cui and Ye Zhenzhen all showed anger and shock in unison. Cui Shihui couldn't help but became furious and shouted on the spot: "That's nonsense! I
When did I force you? You didn’t say that at all before, and now you suddenly changed your mind. Could it be that you were bribed?"
Cui Shihong had come to his senses now, and all the exposed resentment had disappeared. The anger and disbelief on their faces had successfully made him happy. He was in an incredibly good mood, but he still had a sneer on his face and said: "Sixth Brother, you and
The Fifth Fang tried their best to forge witnesses and did not know what excuses they used to threaten several servants. They did not dare to resist, so they naturally followed you to forge evidence. Now in front of Second Grandpa, with us making the decision, we naturally dare to expose your evil deeds!
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Mrs. Zhang continued: "That's right. I think back then, the fifth younger brother and sister were discovered to have lost their virginity by me. From then on, they harbored a grudge against the elder brother, which is why they resorted to today's unscrupulous tactics. We are from the same roots, why should we be too hasty with each other? The fifth younger brother and sister were afraid.
It's understandable that you want to clear up your charges because of the influence on Wei Zhen's official reputation. We just need to discuss it within our clan and find any excuse, but you have to drag the boss into trouble... This approach is really chilling."
This magnanimous statement made many elders soften their expressions, feeling that the patriarch's wife was quite knowledgeable. In contrast, Wufang's mother and son and Cui Shihui, who went to great lengths to frame Dafang, were insidious villains.
Then the public opinion turned, and the elders who had just scolded the first house looked angrily at the fifth house and began to rebuke him.
Aunt Cui did not pretend, her expression was indeed filled with anger and sadness that could not be concealed. She had already known that Brother Zhen had a trick to hide from others, but she did not expect that it would be her personal maid.
The disbelief and discomfort of being betrayed made her eyes red. She ignored the elders' rebuke and looked at the maid whom she regarded as her confidant: "Zhishu, why did you betray me?"
Zhishu didn't dare to look at her, and lowered his head in panic: "My servant has indeed betrayed you, but madam, you should never do anything that violates human ethics. My husband is ill in bed, can you bear it?"
As your personal maid, you can only help cover up the loneliness, but the pain in your heart has never diminished. Later, your affair was exposed, and the slave was naturally implicated, but the eldest lady's heart
Shan, let your slave eat fasting and chant Buddha's name in the village to atone for your sins, but you, instead of repaying kindness with hatred, asked the young master to detain your slave just to help you give false testimony..."
Having said this, she raised her head, looked at the Second Grand Elder resolutely, kowtowed heavily, and said: "Great Elder, I know that my sins are serious. I have always felt sorry for Lang Jun's spirit in heaven. I was forced to have no choice before. Today
Even if you bear the name of the master on your back, you must stand up and accuse the madam of her true colors. I hope you will understand the truth and not let the husband suffer further injustice after his death."
Cui Shichang was the most promising junior in recent decades, and the elders also loved him and had high hopes for him. They hoped that he could develop in the officialdom and earn a place for the children of the clan. Unfortunately, he died young, which only added to the sorrow.
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His widow's loss of integrity is the greatest insult to him!
The Second Grand Elder remembered Cui Shichang's many benefits during his lifetime, and felt extremely grateful. In this situation, Wang's face became even more disgusting. He said heartbrokenly: "Ms. Wang, you were uneasy at home when Shichang was ill. Such a situation
With bad conduct, can you be worthy of Shichang? Can you be worthy of the Wang family behind you?"
Cui Auntie thought of her late husband, and her heart became more and more sad. She looked sad: "I didn't! My loyalty to Shichang can be proved by heaven and earth. My ancestors are above me. If what the book says is true, I would be willing to be struck by thunder. It would not be good."
Die! Even if you die, you will go to the eighteenth level of hell and suffer the pain of a frying pan."
This oath was so vicious that everyone present was shocked, and many people showed hesitation - it made people extremely awed by what happened after death, believing in the existence of hell and the power of the oath. Wang had this
Guts, maybe there really is some grievance.
Wang Junshen, who was still hesitant at first, immediately stood up to support his sister: "Second Elder, I understand my sister's character. She would never do such a thing. This maid must be lying! Shihui is right, she is sure
He was bribed!"
The atmosphere in the venue was stagnant. Cui Shihuai, the fourth child, laughed out loud, with indescribable contempt on his face: "You are the ones who said the injustice was done, and you are the ones who said the witnesses were bribed. Since it is you who have the final say on what is true and false, right and wrong,
Why are you retriing old cases? You can just restore your reputation. What kind of truth do you want? It’s really ridiculous!”
