Chapter 41 The Wife's Counterattack 17

Before he could get close to A Yan, he was pulled away by someone.

Ah Yan squatted down and lifted the white cloth covering the body. "The lips are black and the face is purple. These are symptoms of poisoning."

When I opened the corpse's mouth, I smelled a distinct smell of rat poison.

The man looked panicked: "It was your restaurant that poisoned us! I don't know how we, the common people, could have offended you to be so cruel! Song Yan, you must pay for my wife's life! Otherwise, I will go to the capital to file a complaint with the emperor and will never let you go!!"

Ah Yan covered the table with the white cloth, his expression cold: "You said that after you had dinner at the restaurant, your wife had a stomachache when she got home, and then died of the poison. Then why are you fine?"

Since they were eating at the same table, how was it possible that one of them died while the other was still alive and well?

The man's expression froze for a moment, and he shouted loudly: "I am lucky! I couldn't bear to eat too much, so I gave it all to my wife! Who would have thought that you would poison the food? My poor wife, she hasn't had a good life since she followed me..."

His excellent performance of singing and writing made many people cry, and the eyes he looked at A Yan were full of condemnation.

"What a poor fellow!"

A soft voice came from the crowd.

Yu Wanwan looked at Song Yan happily, "Song Yan, you are too cruel! It's not easy for ordinary people to have a good meal, and you actually killed this poor man's wife! Pay the money, anyway, you Song family has a lot of money, and for a life, you have to pay at least 20,000 or 30,000 taels!"

When the man heard that he could get another 20,000 or 30,000 yuan in compensation, his eyes suddenly became hot.

He suppressed his excitement with difficulty, "At this point, no amount of money can bring my wife back! But if the Song family doesn't even show any appreciation, my wife's death will really be in vain!"

A Yan's eyes were gloomy. This person's purpose was very clear. He just wanted money and wanted to throw dirty water on the Song family!

When the Song Corporation was just starting out, she had encountered people who resorted to trickery.

But every time, anyone who wanted to cause trouble was suppressed by her!

This time is no exception.

Ah Yan sneered, "Chang Zaifu from Sanqi Lane got married six years ago. After marriage, he beat and scolded his wife. He became addicted to domestic violence for many years, causing his wife to have two miscarriages. Half a month ago, you became addicted to gambling and often went in and out of the gambling house. Two days ago, you suddenly brought back a bag of silver, and the next day you brought your wife to the restaurant for dinner. That night, your wife died of poison. Am I right?"

Chang Zaifu felt a chill on his back. He had just arrived at the Song Restaurant and it had not been more than half an hour.

In such a short time, Song Yan actually investigated his background thoroughly!

Chang Zaifu shouted, "I don't know what you are talking about! My wife and I have lived a good life despite quarrels! As for the money, it was lent to me by someone else before! Song Yan, don't try to throw dirty water on me, my wife was killed by you!"

Song Yan lowered his eyes and waved.

Several tall thugs came over, escorting four or five people, including the owner of the gambling house.

Song was well-known in the city, so the gambling house owner was willing to give her some face. He said bluntly, "Chang Zaifu owed us five hundred taels of silver in our Lilai gambling house. In order to borrow money to gamble, he even signed a contract to sell his wife! He suddenly became rich two days ago and brought twenty taels of silver to pay off his debts. He said that if he was given some more time, he would be able to pay off all his gambling debts!

I didn't know where he was going to get the money before, but now I know! It turns out he was going to use his wife's life to exchange for money, haha!"

Chang Zaifu shouted, "You forced me to sign the indenture, otherwise how could I be willing to sell my wife..."

“呸，满口胡言，你怎么舍不得？你早就巴不得把招娣卖了换银子了！我们这些老邻居可都看着呢，招娣真是倒了八辈子血霉才会嫁给你这么个窝囊废，天天挨揍不说，如今连性命都丢了！

I was wondering why you brought Zhaodi to Song's Restaurant for dinner for no reason. So this is your idea!"

A chubby woman interrupted Chang Zaifu and spat fiercely.

Chang Zaifu's face became increasingly ugly.

At this time, a tall and thin shopkeeper stepped forward and said, "Master Song, I can testify that this lady was killed by Chang Zaifu. He bought the rat poison in my shop and I registered it."

Chang Zaifu's legs went weak and he couldn't help but collapse to the ground.

He thought his plan was foolproof, but it turned out to be full of loopholes. Song Yan easily proved his innocence!

"Maybe you are all in the same group! Were you bribed by Song Yan to lie to the public?"

Yu Wanwan refused to give up. She stood up, holding her skirt, walked up to Chang Zaifu, and glared at A Yan with her eyes rolled.

Chang Zaifu said sadly: "We ordinary people have no power or influence. Even if we are bullied, we can only swallow our anger. Miss, I think you are a good person, please help us!"

Yu Wanwan said in a sympathetic tone, "Song Yan, if you don't pay me today, don't even think about letting this go!"

Ah Yan sneered faintly, "Miss Yu is so impatient, could it be because you two are in the same group? Strange, I thought you and Wang Yuesheng were a couple, but I didn't expect that you were also in contact with Chang Zaifu in private!"

Wang Yuesheng's expression suddenly changed.

Yu Wanwan doesn't seem like such a kind-hearted person on normal days, but now she suddenly jumps out to support this man. Is there really something between them?

Yu Wanwan was almost angry to death. She sided with this person not for any other reason but because he was the person she arranged!

I thought I could easily disgrace the Song family. I didn't expect that Chang Zaifu was such a loser that Song Yan easily cleared him of suspicion!

"Could it be that you killed Chang Zai Fu's wife? You are so cruel just to be with Chang Zai Fu!" A Yan shook his head.

Yu Wanwan shouted, "I didn't! Song Yan, don't talk nonsense, I have nothing to do with him!"

Ah Yan said lightly: "So, you don't plan to give him the remaining silver?"

Yu Wanwan was so angry that she didn't hear what Ah Yan said at all. She was furious and said, "Of course not! How could I have anything to do with such a person..."

Ah Yan turned to look at Chang Zaifu, "Did you hear that? She doesn't want to give you the remaining silver. I have asked someone to invite the governor. When the governor comes, if he finds out that your wife was killed by you, you may have to pay with your life. But if you are willing to confess your accomplice, I will plead for you in front of the governor and spare your life!"

Chang Zaifu hesitated for a moment, then under A Yan's cold gaze, he gritted his teeth and said, "I..."

"You dare!"

Yu Wanwan suddenly raised her foot and kicked towards Chang Zaifu——