Chapter 19 See

Didn't the village head go to the neighboring village? Why is he at home?

Why is the old man from the Chen family at the headman’s house?

What good can come from these two people getting together?

The villagers all had a big question mark in their minds and walked faster.

The first to rush into the yard were a few strong young men. They were also shocked when they saw the blazing fire under the main window.

"Quick! Throw water!"

"Don't let the fire reach the rafters!"

Just as everyone was busy putting out the fire, the door of the main room was slammed open from the inside.

The village head and Old Man Chen ran out of the house covered in dust and dirt. The thick smoke made them cry and cough incessantly.

The village head was holding something wrapped in blue cloth tightly in his arms, as if he was protecting some treasure.

The second son of the Chen family, Chen Kangzhong, and the fifth son, Chen Kangshu, also followed behind, also looking embarrassed.

Now everyone understood.

What about going to the neighboring village to discuss important matters? That's all bullshit! This family is doing something shameful with the Chen family in the house!

Chen Kangbo seized the opportunity and rushed to the front of the crowd. Pointing at the village head and Old Man Chen, he demanded sternly, "Village head! My father! How much did you sell my daughter's innocence and her life for?!"

"Where's Tian Laosan? Where did you hide him?! Did you take the money and then let him go?!"

His voice was like a bell, every word he said was heartbreaking, and every question he asked was like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart hard.

The village head's face paled at the question, and he subconsciously hugged the things in his arms even tighter. He forced himself to remain calm and shouted, "Chen Kangbo! What nonsense are you talking about! You... you dared to set fire to my house? I'm going to report you to the police!"

"Tell the police? Great!" Chen Kangbo advanced instead, sneering, "I was just about to! I'll let the officials judge and see whether you, the father and mother of the government, are more guilty of embezzlement and bribery, or me, who was forced to seek justice for my daughter!"

Seeing the situation was bad, Old Man Chen also jumped out, pointing at Chen Kangbo's nose and cursing: "You beast! Are you crazy! Are you going to kill your whole family for a money-losing commodity? The village head forgave the villain's mistakes and let Tian Lao San go. It was for the reputation of our Chen family and for your brother's future! You are ungrateful and dare to slander me!"

These words are tantamount to confessing one's guilt.

“Wow—”

The onlookers were completely shocked.

"Oh my God! They really let him go!"

"For the sake of face and future, can you treat the laws of nature as nothing?"

"This old man from the Chen family is too evil! The village head is even less of a person. He dares to do anything after receiving money!"

The village chief listened to the discussions around him, his face turning purple. He knew that if he couldn't suppress this matter today, his position as village chief would be over.

He roared fiercely but weakly, "Shut up! Anyone who keeps talking nonsense will be guilty of the same crime as Chen Kangbo! I... I didn't take the money! This was given to me by Brother Chen because he saw that my family was in financial difficulty!"

As he spoke, he tried to hide the blue cloth bag in his arms into his sleeves.

At this moment, Feng Lan, who had been silent all the time, moved.

She was like a female leopard ready to pounce, and took advantage of the moment when the village head was confronting the crowd and his attention was distracted, and rushed forward.

"Zhouji? Let me see how you do it!"

Her movements were as fast as lightning. Before the head of the village could react, she grabbed a corner of the blue cloth bag and pulled it down with force!

With a "swish", the blue cloth was torn open.

“Clatter—”

Two shiny silver ingots rolled out of the cloth bag and fell on the dusty ground, making a crisp and harsh sound.

The silver was not big, but under the morning sun and the firelight, it reflected an extremely dazzling light, instantly stinging the eyes of everyone present.

The whole yard was dead silent.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the two silver ingots.

evidence!

This is ironclad evidence!

The headman's face suddenly turned paler than the ashes on the ground. He trembled all over, his lips quivering, and he couldn't even utter a word of defense.

Old Man Chen and the Chen brothers all stood there frozen, their faces ashen, as if struck by lightning.

All their calculations and conspiracies were burned to ashes and exposed thoroughly in the face of this fire and these two ingots of silver.

Feng Lan slowly stood up. She did not look at the village head who was lying limp on the ground, nor did she look at the Chen family members who looked as pale as death.

Her eyes swept over every villager present. Her voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone.

"Everyone, fellow villagers, have seen it."

"These are our parents and relatives."

"They used my daughter's life in exchange for these two ingots of silver."

"Today, the road is blocked and the official report cannot be made. I, Feng Lan, am putting this on hold."

She bent down, picked up a piece of broken tile on the ground, and held it tightly in her hand. The sharp edge cut her palm and blood dripped through her fingers.

"Whoever dares to take advantage of my daughter again, whoever dares to threaten our eldest family again."

"I want his life!"