Tang Shiyue didn't need to say a word during the whole process. Everyone started talking at the same time and scolded Tang Dashu away.

Everyone who won the game was in high spirits. They comforted Tang Shiyue and told her not to be afraid. They said that if Old Man Tang dared to come again next time, they would help her curse him back!

Sometimes, these simple villagers are really straightforward and lovely. Tang Shiyue thanked them one by one.

As a result, the next day, the government came to take people away.

Old Man Tang sued Tang Shirong for being disobedient and unfilial, and forced his elders to divide the family property.

It seems that the play must be sung like this.

If you have a falling out, just sue. If you haven't had a falling out, just sue anyway.

When the villagers got the news, they were even more angry than about their own affairs. They wanted to form a group to go to the Tang family and throw manure on them.

Tang Shiyue calmly informed the clan leader and the head of the village. Xu Wenqu came out with Tang Shirong. Tang Shiyue wanted to say no, but Xu Wenqu said, "Even if I can't help, it's more reassuring to see you."

Tang Shiyue had no choice but to agree and waited for the clan leader and the village head to come with their sons. Qi Jing also came over, and Tang Shiyue exchanged glances with him from a distance.

...

...

Qi Jing nodded but didn't get in the car.

Just this one look made her mood instantly become good.

Sometimes the relationships between people are so strange. Even though there is nothing going on between the two of them, they can strangely communicate with each other.

He knew what she wanted without her saying a word, and she would feel at ease when she saw him, knowing that he would arrange everything properly.

Several people got in the car.

The one who came to take her away was Captain Zhou, an old acquaintance, so of course he would not embarrass her. He even whispered in her ear, "The county magistrate said that Tang Dashu has a letter from Liu Futai."

This is a case of using power to pressure others and "competing for backers". County Magistrate Lin has no way of showing favoritism.

Tang Shiyue nodded.

After getting on the carriage, seeing that the clan leader and the village chief were worried, Xu Wenqu also frowned, Tang Shiyue said, "It's okay. Don't worry."

She lowered her voice and said, "I'll tell you the truth. Tang Dashu was bribed by Wu Deyi. His intention was to force us to admit that my brother is not a descendant of the Tang family, and then ask him for help."

The old patriarch’s eyes widened at that moment: “Didn’t they say that Wu Deyi is Rong’er’s…” He looked at Tang Shirong.

"No," Tang Shiyue said in a low voice without keeping the secret, "I just found out two days ago. My brother and I are not Wang Shiqin's flesh and blood."

Tang Shirong lost his voice and asked, "What?"

After Tang Shiyue dropped this bombshell, he said nothing more, allowing them to slowly digest the news.

The carriage arrived in town in a short while.

Tang Dashu tried hard to act righteous and even angry, but his calves were not strong enough and kept shaking.

He also hired a lawyer.

This lawyer was originally a very famous person, nicknamed Song Tiezui. He was clever and eloquent.

But there was no one who was good at writing who didn't know Xu Siyuan. When Song Tiezui saw Xu Wenqu standing next to the "opposing debater", he felt uneasy. He had a very flowery complaint, but he was asked to speak honestly, and it had no effect of stirring up the atmosphere.

Anyway, the meaning was clear. It talked about the various principles of filial piety and criticized Tang Shirong for forcing the elders to divide the family.

County Magistrate Lin asked, "Tang Shirong, what do you want to say?"

Tang Shirong took a step forward.

He said calmly: "First of all, the division of the family was a decision made by the elders, not something I made on my own. The clan leader, the head of the village, and the whole village can all testify to this."

"Secondly..." He looked at Tang Dashu with a complicated look in his eyes: "I am not a descendant of the Tang family, so I can't talk about filial piety."

Wu Deyi, who was sitting in a carriage not far away, finally heard what he wanted to hear and smiled with satisfaction.

It should have been done earlier! Wouldn't it have been better if it had been done earlier? Why did you have to be so pretentious before?

Now, he had no other choice! If he didn't want to be accused of being disobedient and unfilial, he could only acknowledge him as his "biological father"!

County Magistrate Lin was surprised: "What do you mean?"

Tang Shirong asked, "Will the county lord allow my sister to come forward and explain?"

County Magistrate Lin nodded, and Tang Shiyue stepped forward and said, "Your Excellency, my brother and I are not the biological father of Tang Yongli, and we are not descendants of the Tang family."

Um?

Wu Deyi wondered why Tang Shiyue included him as well?

Could it be that...she wanted to use this incident to change herself into a wealthy and noble family? That would be great!

He squinted his eyes and calculated.

Although this was exactly what he wanted, he would not agree to it so easily. Now it was his turn to ask for a sky-high price. If she didn't give him enough benefits, he would not easily accept this cheap father.

It seems that Fushou Liquor and Tangjia Distillery are all his.

What a pleasant surprise!

In the hall, Tang Shiyue continued, "My adoptive mother, Wang, was a maid in the Wu mansion. She took contraceptive soup all year round. Even if she stopped taking the medicine, she would not get pregnant for at least six years. Therefore, my brother and I are not Wang's children, nor are we Tang Yongli's sons."

etc!

The more Wu Deyi listened, the more he felt something was wrong. He suddenly opened his eyes and sat up straight!

County Magistrate Lin was also stunned. After a long while, he said, "How...how can this be proved?"

Tang Shiyue said: "I have a witness."

County Magistrate Lin said, "Bring the witness."

Then Tang Yongming walked up slowly.

In fact, Tang Shiyue was also very surprised. She really didn't know what method Qi Jing used to persuade Tang Yongming.

But it must be said that when Tang Yongming came on stage, the effect was really great, whether for Old Man Tang or for some people... She glanced at the carriage not far away calmly.

Tang Yongming slowly recounted in detail how Cui came to his house, how he heard Cui talking to the wet nurse, and what they talked about.

County Magistrate Lin nodded and asked Tang Dashu, "Did you hear that?"

Tang Dashu stayed there and had no idea how to deal with the situation.

He was just an old country man who took money from others and wanted to sue Tang Shirong. He had no idea why or what he was going to do next. With such a sudden change, he was completely confused.

At this time, there was a commotion downstairs and Cui rushed up in a hurry.

She had been waiting in the teahouse, but when she heard the news, she became anxious and rushed out without caring about her ladyship's manners. She screamed, "He's lying! He's slandering me! I've never done such a thing!"

County Magistrate Lin asked, "Who is here?"

Cui managed to catch her breath and bowed, "I am Cui, my husband's surname is Wu."

Tang Shiyue said: "This is my adoptive mother Wang's former mistress."

Then she paused and said slowly, "Don't worry, Madam Cui. It doesn't matter who gave her the contraceptive soup. What matters is whether Wang has taken the contraceptive soup and whether she can get pregnant."

Cui choked.

Tang Shiyue said again: "I'm just a little confused. Since Madam Cui said that you didn't give me the contraceptive soup, why are you so guilty? So guilty that you hired someone to poison my adoptive mother? Isn't it to die without any evidence?"

Cui was startled, her eyes widened, and she screamed, "Nonsense! You're talking nonsense! I didn't do that!"

"The witnesses and evidence are still there," Tang Shiyue looked into her eyes calmly, "I will sue the police after I finish this case."

Cui shuddered, took a step back, and her whole body began to tremble.

Tang Shiyue turned her head and continued, "County Master, I just said that it doesn't matter who gave the contraceptive soup. What matters is whether Wang has taken the contraceptive soup. So, I would like to invite Wang to the class."