Mrs. Zhang followed her husband's wishes and went to Li's house to look for someone, but she didn't even get through the door of Li's house. The concierge only said that Mr. Li was not here.
Mrs. Zhang was timid to begin with, how could she dare to make trouble with others? She said she didn't dare to say anything because there was no one around, and left in disgrace.
Just when I was thinking about what to do about this matter, I met Li Wei on the street. They were both related, but Li Wei was closer to Mr. Li, so he was very popular.
Mrs. Zhang hurried up to greet her, "Brother."
Li Wei smiled and said, "I don't know how to discuss this relationship. If you want to call me brother, just call me brother."
Mrs. Zhang said, "We are distant relatives of Mr. Li. We are not as close as the eldest brother. Naturally, the relationship is unclear. We only know that the eldest brother is older, so we call him that."
Of course he said that, and he didn't even call him by name behind his back. Li Sheng was particularly unhappy that Mr. Li reused Li Wei. They said the relationship was almost the same. Why was Li Wei so reused?
Li Wei nodded, "My brothers and sisters are so panicked. What happened?"
Mrs. Zhang then told the story about Li Sheng being imprisoned in the county government cell, "I don't know what to do now. The new county magistrate seems not to know how powerful the Li family is. He just arrested people when he said they would. Now
Mr. Li is not here either, so I really don’t know what to do."
She looked at Li Wei and said, "Brother, please think of a solution for me."
Li Wei waved his hands repeatedly, "My brothers and sisters are really complimenting me. That is the county government. Even if it has already existed in name only, after all, there is a new county magistrate. That is an official. A serious official. The people do not agree with the official.
Dou, I am just a doctor with a somewhat empty reputation, how dare I go to the county government to ask for someone."
He thought to himself, Mr. Li doesn't even want to care about it, but you come to beg me.
Not to mention that I really have no way, even if I had the way, I wouldn't be able to help you. The couple are really stupid together.
Mrs. Zhang was unwilling to listen to him, and she even had no idea. She thought she had grasped a life-saving straw.
Li Wei said, "I just heard from you that this crime is actually not serious. I guess the new magistrate wants to kill the chicken to show the monkeys. He has just taken office and many people don't take him seriously. Naturally,
I need to handle a few cases to establish my authority."
"You just happened to bump into his hand. In my opinion, it's better to plead guilty. It's just a matter of getting a few slaps on your face. During the execution, I will find a way for you and just give you a lighter punishment."
Zhang asked, "Then I won't care about it now?"
"Brother and sister, I know you feel sorry for your husband-in-law, but you can't control it. This is all you can do."
Mrs. Zhang wiped her tears and said, "Thank you for your advice, brother. This is what we have to do. I hope you can help us find a relationship so that my husband-in-law will not suffer a little less. I will thank you very much at that time."
Li Wei nodded, "We are all a family, and this is what we should do. Don't worry."
Anyway, after talking about it, it was his own business to decide whether to do it or not. He knew in his heart that no matter whether the beating was severe or not, he could say that he had found a relationship. At most, he would make them hate the people in the yamen.
After Mrs. Zhang left, Li Wei made up his mind. Of course he had heard about Li Sheng. He knew about it when he returned to Renyi Hall yesterday.
He heard that the person who accused him was an Orion, and when he asked again, it turned out to be the Orion whose wounds he had treated not long ago.
At that time, the wound was a bit serious, and the foreign matter inside was not easy to clean. It made his back hurt, so he lost the patience and sewed the wound up directly.
Later, he didn't worry about it until he went to Renyitang yesterday and heard that something had happened and that Zhu Wang had sued Li Sheng.
His first reaction was whether there was something wrong with the wound. When he asked, it turned out to be the case. However, Zhu Wang did not sue Li Sheng because of the ulceration of the wound, but because Li Sheng injured his daughter.
Li Wei is not afraid that this matter will involve him. He is just a small county magistrate. He is a famous doctor, and Master Li will protect him.
But he also wanted to go to the Yamen tomorrow to see what the little magistrate would do with Li Sheng.
Was it really because someone complained that Li Sheng was arrested, or was it because he wanted Mr. Li to come to him and make demands.
When such a county magistrate suddenly appears, he has to figure out his temperament before he can act. He is not as brainless as Li Sheng.
The next day, the county government office was raised to the court to hear the case. Many people came to watch the excitement. The county government office was almost in danger, but it was raised to the court again. It was really strange.
Zhu Wang's family has also arrived at the scene. Zhu Wang was carried to the court with his left leg wrapped in gauze, making it difficult to walk.
Zhu Xiaoxiao was supported by Mr. Yuan and looked very weak. After several people went to the court, they saluted the magistrate very respectfully.
"Li Sheng, the shopkeeper of Dairen Medical Hall."
After saying this, Li Sheng was taken to court, but he was unwilling to kneel down and kept saying harsh words.
"I'm from the Li family. You, a small county magistrate, dare to make me kneel down. How brave!"
Chen Zhongqian said expressionlessly, "This is the county government, and I am the county magistrate. No matter how powerful the Li family in Yun'an County is, I have to listen to my orders in the court anyway."
Li Sheng also wanted to say that he was led to his knees by two government officials behind him. The magistrate was the biggest person in the court.
"Li Sheng, two days ago you maliciously injured someone in Renyitang, causing the plaintiff Zhu Wang's daughter to be seriously injured. There were many witnesses at the scene. Zhu Wang will sue you in court. I will go to court today for trial. Do you know your guilt?"
Li Sheng snorted, "What's my crime? They came to Renyitang to cause trouble. As the manager of Renyitang, I can't kick them out?"
Chen Zhongqian said calmly, "The Japanese officer was also present at that time. As far as I know, the plaintiff's family only asked Renyitang to treat their leg injuries and did not cause trouble. You kicked the defendant's daughter, causing her to vomit blood on the spot. You
Can it be admitted?"
There is nothing to say. The magistrate was there at the time, so it was useless for Li Sheng to deny it. There were so many people there.
"So what if I admit it? I'm annoyed by them, and I still want to get treatment when I don't have money. Where are the rules?"
Chen Zhongqian asked, "Zhu Wang's leg injury is serious. He has been treated at Renyitang for many days. He is just asking for continued treatment and to make up for the consultation fee. If you hurt people like this, can Renyitang still be worthy of the title of Renyitang?"
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"The medical center is not a charitable hospital. Naturally, it only treats people when they see money. Otherwise, how can Ren Medical Hall continue to operate? I admit that I hurt someone that day, but I did nothing wrong."
Chen Zhongqian nodded, "Just admit it. According to the law, you will be fined 20 big boards for maliciously injuring someone, and you will bear the other party's losses. Your crime of resisting arrest will be increased by one level. I will fine you 40 big boards and compensate Zhu Wang's family for five dollars."
Two taels of silver will be used as Zhu Xiaoxiao's medical expenses before execution."
Li Sheng's eyes widened, "You bitch, do you really don't know who I am? Do you really want to hit me?"
The yamen servant brought the stool up.
Li Sheng scolded, "Guan Gu, I will make it impossible for you to stay in Yun'an County!"
He put the person on the stool and took out the board.