Chapter 286 Reversal

The people who were noisy in the hall suddenly quieted down: life is not easy for farmers, and if there are three more mouths to feed, including a baby who is only half a year old, it will be difficult to raise him.

Some people also began to speak up for Song Lao Er: "The children's food and drink are all taken care of by the women. How could the man in charge of the family know about this? It's difficult for him too!"

Young Master Lin in the hall was feeling upset about the two idiots, and when he heard how Song Lao Er was trying to shift the blame, the corners of his mouth twitched.

This opportunity must not be wasted again. He stepped forward and said loudly: "Master Jiang, no matter whether the old Song Defu couple really abused each other, at least the three brothers and sisters of the Song family were raised.

The grace of raising a child can be either light or deep, and cannot be denied."

With the support of Young Master Lin, Song Lao Er immediately became more energetic. He kowtowed to Jiang Feng and said, "My Lord! I am innocent!"

Did he also have grievances?

This statement sparked another round of discussion.

The crowd outside the hall was in chaos, some people had already started fighting due to disagreements, and the yamen runners began to drive away the bystanders.

Jiang Feng's heart was slightly lifted, and he looked at the three brothers and sisters.

Even an honest judge cannot judge family affairs!

No matter how difficult a crime is to solve, there is always a clear motive, murderer, and case details.

There is no right or wrong when it comes to personal matters, and no matter what, as long as there is any trace of filial piety, public opinion will be unfavorable to the younger generation.

After all, it is easier to bully the younger ones than the older ones.

People's hearts are changing, and this is the most critical moment. The Song brothers and sisters seem to be right, but they are also the most dangerous.

If anyone notices even a hint of arrogance, you will be scolded and lose everything.

As the younger generation, they could only show their pain and forbearance, and could only play the victim, not even say a word of rebuttal.

Fortunately, up to now, Song Zhenping is the only one who speaks among the Song brothers and sisters.

Song Liyun and Xiao An were either silent or crying silently, which was consistent with their state of being bullied.

Jiang Feng was completely relieved.

He hoped that the person standing beside the Third Young Master would be someone who was brave, resourceful, and able to bend and adapt.

Now it seems that Song Liyun fits the bill very well.

Seeing that public opinion had turned to Song Lao Er's side again, Master Lin smiled and said, "Master Jiang, I have witnesses who can prove that Song Defu did not abuse the Song brothers and sisters!"

Jiang Feng slowly raised his eyes and looked over, but did not ask the witness: "Who are you? What qualifications do you have to speak here?"

Young Master Lin was stunned. Jiang Feng didn't recognize him? He was pretending!

Of course Jiang Feng knew him, but this person had been hiding in the dark and had finally jumped out!

Young Master Lin bowed and said, "I am the head of Lin Yuwen's family in Pingyang Prefecture..."

Jiang Feng didn't wait for him to finish. He slammed the gavel and said in a deep voice, "Do you have any achievements?"

"No! I..."

"But is he from the Song family?"

"no!"

"Without any merit or honor, and not being a close relative, you, a nobody, dare to speak without restraint in the courtroom and disrupt my judgment! Come here!"

Two yamen runners came out in response.

Jiang Feng had been waiting for this moment. He pointed at Master Lin and said, "Give this man five strokes of the cane and then throw him out as a warning to the public!"

Young Master Lin was stunned. He had only said a few words and Jiang Feng dared to hit him.

He actually dared to hit himself!

Young Master Lin had never suffered such an injustice before. He pointed at Jiang Feng with trembling hands and said, "Do you know who I am? If you hurt me..."

"Drag him away and beat him!"

Before Young Master Lin could say anything more, a warrant was thrown in front of him.

“Pah pah pah pah!”

The bailiff stepped forward, tripped the two men, and Young Master Lin was pressed down on the bench. His butt felt cold and the board fell down.

"ah!!!!"

Young Master Lin never imagined that he would have his pants stripped off in broad daylight in front of everyone.

At this moment, all the business and Tianxianglou were wiped out from his mind, and all that was left was shame and anger.

The five beatings were quickly completed, and his servants finally came over. Looking at the pale-faced eldest master, they dared not say anything and ran out with him on their backs.

If he was beaten with a stick and carried out for public display, the eldest son would definitely be furious.

Lying on the servant's back, Master Lin turned his head and glared at Jiang Feng fiercely, gritting his teeth and saying, "Jiang, you wait!"

Song Lao Er was scared silly!

He had been jumping around a lot these past two days. The only thing he had seen was the Xue family's hanger-on having his scalp peeled off, and then he was so scared that he couldn't sleep at night in prison. He had never actually seen anyone being beaten with a stick.

At this time, looking at the well-dressed Master Lin, he just went ahead with the beating. Apart from causing a commotion among the onlookers outside, no one dared to come up and say a word.

This... is different from the quarrels I had in the village!

Oh, right, there’s also the village head. Young Master Lin, please arrange for the village head to testify for him!

Song Lao Er wants to bring a witness.

After Young Master Lin was beaten, more onlookers gathered.

People are fickle, and at this moment, the Virgins have the upper hand.

Everyone immediately accused Jiang Feng, as the county magistrate, of favoring these unfilial descendants.

When he heard that the head of the Song family was also there, he shouted at the head of the family to tell the truth.

Song Lizheng and his son were behind the crowd, but they were brought here by Young Master Lin. Standing next to them was Zhou Xiang.

"Song Lizheng, just tell the truth. Say what you want to say. Don't worry about anything else."

Zhou Xiang helped the two men separate from the crowd and walk inside while looking at Song Dekui.

The two knew each other last year and were still friends. However, the Song family had something going on these past two days, so they haven't had a chance to get together.

Seeing Zhou Xiang looking at him, Song Dekui grinned and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Zhou. We country folk only speak the truth."

Seeing Song Lizheng standing in the court, Song Laoer whispered, "Uncle Lizheng, our two families are from the same village. We will have dealings with each other for generations to come. You can't ruin the relationship between our two families for this bastard who ran away from home."

This is a threat to Song Lizheng.

If Song Lizheng doesn't do as Master Lin says, he will send people into the village to cause trouble.

They also wanted to make Song Dequan, Song Li's eldest son, who was working as a minor official in the town's public housing, unemployed.

Song Lizheng looked at him straight, with a look of disappointment on his face: "Second brother, how could you get to this point today!"

Song Lao Er suddenly felt terrified: What does this old man mean? Is he going to regret it after seeing Young Master Lin being beaten?

Before he could think, Song Lizheng had already knelt down in front of Jiang Feng and said, "I am the Lizheng of Xiaoshi Village, Qingping Town, Songfeng County. It is because of my incompetence that the three siblings, Song Zhenping, had their property taken away and suffered from bullying."

"This is my fault, please punish me, sir!"

Wow!

Everyone outside thought they would hear the village head prove that there was no abuse, but when they heard it now, they realized that it really happened.

Jiang Feng shouted in a deep voice, "Song Lizheng, although you don't need to take the imperial examination, you are entrusted with this important task because of the people's expectations. The imperial court wants peace and prosperity for the country and the people. If you slack off, you will bring disaster to the country and the people!"

Song Lizheng bowed his head and nodded, looking as if he was sincerely admitting his mistake.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Song Lao Er broke out in a cold sweat.

The eldest son was beaten, Song Lizheng turned against him, and he had no bargaining chips left.

(End of this chapter)