The mixed joys and sorrows of the fifth house made others feel sad, and the second elder also felt guilty. After all, their tragedy was caused by the Cui family. Although the injustice has been overturned, the damage caused is irreversible.
Fortunately, the loss of temper was only temporary, and Aunt Cui's mood gradually calmed down, but the matter was not over yet, at least the culprit had not yet been found.
Cui Weizhen looked at the strong men tied together in the field with a heavy gaze.
At this time, the boy sent by the Second Grand Elder to investigate the identity finally came back, and brought a middle-aged manager. Seeing this person, Cui Shihong was indifferent, and Cui Shihuai was shocked: "Manager Wu, why are you here?"
Manager Wu lowered his head and did not look at him. Cui Shihuai had a bad premonition. Sure enough, the next moment he heard the young man say to the second elder: "Elder, I found out that these strong men are from the fourth master's village. This person, Manager Wu, is Zhuangzi’s manager, and he has admitted that the Fourth Master instigated him to do it."
"impossible!"
Cui Shihuai retorted loudly: "The fifth house incident has nothing to do with me, why should I wade into troubled waters? Second Grandpa, I was wronged."
I don't know who said: "Maybe you are the mastermind behind this, and the patriarch is the one who was wrongly accused."
This sentence awakened Cui Shihuai. He immediately looked at Cui Shihong and asked in disbelief: "Brother, when did you bribe the people in my village? Why did you frame me?"
He boasted that his eldest brother had followed his lead over the years, and he had worked hard without any credit. He never expected that the other party had been ready to make him a scapegoat. If not, why would he use his people instead of himself? What about?
Cui Shihong looked sanctimonious: "What do you mean by this, fourth brother? Those strong men are your people. Why did you bribe the witnesses of the fifth house? What are you trying to cover up? It is already clear to everyone. Sophistry is useless now. Is it possible?" Do you still want to frame me?"
Cui Shihuai's face gradually darkened. This was the first time he discovered that his good brother could be so shameless and nasty. He was simply a hypocrite and a villain!
His face was ashen, and he did not look at Cui Shihong's hateful face. He turned to the Second Grand Elder and said: "Second Grandpa, the witnesses brought by Wei Zhen all pointed out that Cui Shihong was the culprit, and he was among the family members of the witnesses who were threatened. The young boy is the most suspected of being the culprit. The Fourth Fang has always been close to Dafang. Even this Zhuangzi was given to me by Cui Shihong. This steward was originally one of his, but now he uses me as a scapegoat. I ask the Second Grandpa to investigate carefully. Give me justice!"
He was so angry and resentful that he didn't even want to call his eldest brother. His wife, Lu, was originally supporting Zhang. When she saw that the fourth room was framed, she immediately threw away Zhang's arm with a pale face and proved it with practical actions. Si Fang’s determination to sever ties with Dafang.
Others stayed away one after another. Even the fifth house, which they had always been friends with, stabbed the fifth house in the back. Who knows if they might also be the next unlucky targets?
Cui Shihong knew that this decision would make him betray his family, but if he did not shirk the responsibility, he would lose even his position as the clan leader. Naturally, he should keep his position as the clan leader first and then look for other options. Regardless of what other people think, he would not be able to surrender to him in the end. Under a position of power?
So he didn't care at all about the strange looks cast by his brothers, and said to the Second Grand Elder: "Second Grandpa, the case is complicated and confusing, with different opinions and insufficient evidence. I was wrongly accused. I would like to ask Second Grandpa to come clean and return the favor." I am innocent."
The Second Grand Elder was extremely disappointed with him and would not listen to his excuse at all. Instead, he said to the Cui family members who were on the jury: "At this point in the case, you already know what is right and what is wrong. If you have any questions,
You can put forward your opinions and ideas, if not, then the mastermind behind it was Dafang."
There was a commotion at the scene, and Cui Shihong and Zhang were furious. However, the Second Grand Elder ignored them at all and continued to look at everyone present, waiting for their statements.
But they didn't say a word. Only Cui Shihuai said: "We don't have any objections. The Grand Elder's opinion is our opinion."
Many people stared at Cui Shihuai, why did he speak on their behalf? Just because they didn't speak didn't mean they agreed!
Cui Shihuai smiled disdainfully. This kind of person who didn't want to offend and was as timid as a mouse would feel dirty even if he looked at it.
Fortunately, Cui Shihong has not yet failed, and has gained some power over the years. Although what he just did has chilled the hearts of many people, many people still stood up to protect him due to the interests involved.
However, it was of no use, because there were only a handful of people protecting him. Compared with those who either remained silent or supported the Second Grand Elder, it was just a drop in the bucket.
The decline of Dafang has become unstoppable.
As a female family member, Ye Zhenzhen did not have the right to vote, but she felt extremely happy when she saw the wall of the big house being pushed down by everyone. Looking at Cui Weizhen again, she saw a rare relaxed smile on his face, and she couldn't help but feel something in her heart. With her sleeves being wide, no one knew,
Quietly held his hand.
Cui Weizhen looked back, with a gentle smile in his beautiful phoenix eyes.
Wufang was happy and happy, but Cui Shihong was despairing. He never expected this result. His face gradually lost color. No one saw it, but a flash of determination flashed in Zhang's eyes.
At this moment, the Second Grand Elder announced: "Cui Shihong, the eldest brother, as the head of the clan, is unfilial and treacherous. He murdered the orphans and widowers of the fifth brother. He is unworthy of the honor of the clan leader, so..."
"etc!"
A hoarse and sharp voice suddenly interrupted the words of the Second Grand Elder. Everyone looked for the voice and saw Mrs. Zhang with a determined look on her face. She seemed to have gone through a fierce struggle and decision. Her eyes were crazily red and her voice was hoarse.
It's so powerful, every word is like a heavy drum, beating in people's hearts.
"I was the one responsible for falsely accusing Wang of losing her virginity! Wang and I are sisters-in-law. Everyone only knows that she is talented and has a unique appearance. Under her light, I am even more unknown, so I feel jealous.
Therefore, after the death of the fifth brother, I went out of my way to smear her reputation in order to drive people out of the family. I borrowed the name of the master to send those people, and he didn't know anything about it! This is a jealous scandal among women. He and his fourth brother and sister have nothing to do with each other.
There is no need to frame her because she is innocent!"
There was silence for a moment, and you could hear a needle drop in the field.
Everyone was shocked. They did not expect that Mrs. Zhang would stand up as a guarantor at this critical moment and bear all the charges herself - this charge was enough to ruin her reputation, send her away from the Cui family, and make her live in desolation for half her life.
In particular, the female relatives present felt the deepest feelings. To be fair, they could not bear the consequences of being ruined and divorced by their husbands' family - Wang's expulsion from the family was already the most serious matter to them, but they did not expect that Wang's fall would be even worse.
Breaking their bottom line and being ruthless make people respect and fear you.
Just because of her words, the big house received a glimmer of hope.