County Magistrate Yang had been an official for so long that he naturally knew what kind of people could be arrested and what kind of people could not be arrested.

Besides, if the government wants to arrest someone, someone has to report the case. As a local official, County Magistrate Yang cannot arrest people indiscriminately and hand the evidence to others.

"Oh? So, someone reported the crime first, and then the county magistrate arrested the person?"

"Hey, girl, since someone reported the case first, we have to handle it, right? They said someone died from eating rapeseed grass from your garden. I can't just ignore it, right?"

When Lin Jiuyue heard what County Magistrate Yang said, she rolled her eyes speechlessly.

"Before arresting anyone, magistrate, do you have any clear evidence? If not, how can you say that it was my rapeseed sprouts that killed someone?"

County Magistrate: ...

No, isn't this case only tried after someone reports it? The case hasn't even been tried yet, so how can we know if they're guilty or not?

When Lin Jiuyue saw County Magistrate Yang like this, she knew in her heart that County Magistrate Yang had no evidence to prove that Xiyue and the others were guilty.

"My Lord, you look like you don't have any evidence, right? If you don't have any evidence, then why did you arrest my servants?"

County Magistrate Yang: ...

"Girl, the trial of this case hasn't even started yet..."

Lin Jiuyue blinked, not understanding what County Magistrate Yang meant for a moment.

It took me a while to react.

I forgot that this is ancient times, which is not like the 21st century. In the 21st century, people are detained only after they are proven guilty, but here, it is common to detain people first and then try them.

"My Lord, I misunderstood."

"Since the county magistrate has not yet heard the case, could you please summon the plaintiff here? This is a good opportunity for us to confront each other face to face."

County Magistrate Yang hesitated and said nothing.

"Is the County Magistrate afraid of offending the Li family?"

"Alas, girl, it's not that I don't want to call people over, but I don't have the face to do so."

Lin Jiuyue: ...

"Since the county magistrate has said so, then leave this matter to me. I also hope that after we find the person, the county magistrate can come as a witness."

"Okay, okay, girl, I'll be there when the time comes."

With ordinary people, County Magistrate Yang always referred to himself as "this official", but in front of Lin Jiuyue, County Magistrate Yang always referred to himself as "I". It can be seen that the token given to Lin Jiuyue by Gu Chengyan is of some value.

After communicating with County Magistrate Yang, Lin Jiuyue drove to the capital with Lai Fu and Lai Cai.

Before going to the border, Lin Jiuyue met the eldest young master of the Li family in the capital.

I hope that the eldest young master of the Li family has not left when I go to the capital this time.

Lin Jiuyue rushed to the capital and went straight to the Li family's shop.

After entering the Li family shop, Lin Jiuyue went straight to the shop owner.

"Shopkeeper, is your master still in the capital?"

Shopkeeper Li was busy calculating his accounts when he suddenly heard Lin Jiuyue's words. He subconsciously looked up at Lin Jiuyue.

"Girl, who are you?"

"My last name is Lin. I have something to ask your master. Is your master still in the capital?"

Shopkeeper Li saw that Lin Jiuyue was quite polite in her words and did not seem like someone who was out to cause trouble.

"Miss, do you know my master? If so, I can tell him. As for whether my master wants to see you, that's not something I, a servant, can decide."

Lin Jiuyue nodded.

"Well, in that case, please help tell him that a woman named Lin wants to meet him."

"Just say it's something related to Xiyue."

Shopkeeper Li usually stayed in the capital and didn't know who Xiyue was. Just as he was about to ask, a female voice suddenly rang out at the door.

"Miss, do you have something to ask me?"

When Lin Jiuyue heard the voice, she subconsciously turned her head to look at the door.

A woman in a light yellow dress appeared in front of him, followed by two maids, looking quite impressive.

"Who are you?"

Before the woman could say anything, Shopkeeper Li spoke.

"Miss, this is my young lady."

Hearing what Shopkeeper Li said, Lin Jiuyue frowned.

I was looking for the eldest young master of the Li family, so how come the eldest young lady of the Li family suddenly appeared?

Forget it, if I can’t find the eldest young master of the Li family, the eldest young lady of the Li family will do. They are all the masters of the Li family anyway.

"Are you the eldest young master's wife of the Li family?"

The woman nodded and said with a somewhat arrogant look.

"Yes, I wonder if you have something to ask me?"

Lin Jiuyue nodded.

"Since you are the master of the Li family, then I must have something to ask you."

"Has the eldest young lady's wife heard of Xiyue from Shangbei Village?"

When the eldest young lady of the Li family heard the name 'Xiyue', she was unable to react for a moment.

"Xiyue, you might be a little unfamiliar with this, but Li Xue, you should be very familiar with her, right?"

"Li Xue? Who are you to her? What do you want from me?"

Lin Jiuyue noticed that something was wrong with the Li family's eldest young lady's expression and spoke.

"I should be asking the eldest young lady about this. Li Xue is my servant now. When did it become the eldest young lady's turn to frame me?"

When the eldest lady of the Li family heard Lin Jiuyue's words, she looked a little flustered.

"Miss, you must be responsible for your words. When did I ever frame you?"

A sneer appeared on Lin Jiuyue's lips.

"No matter what, the Li family is still a well-known merchant family. What's the matter? You dare not admit it?"

"That's right, I was the one who reported Xiyue and the others to the government. The rapeseed sprouts you sold killed someone, so what's wrong with me reporting them to the government?"

The eldest lady of the Li family was not a fool. After hearing Lin Jiuyue's decisive words, she realized that Lin Jiuyue already knew everything, so she simply stopped pretending.

"You're saying the rapeseed sprouts we sell have killed people. Do you have any evidence? If you don't, then you're making a false accusation, and making a false accusation is illegal, Madam Eldest Young Master. Do you understand this?"

When the eldest lady of the Li family heard this, she was stunned.

Li Xue knew exactly whether the rapeseed sprouts they sold had killed people.

But...

As for Li Xue's current master, he had already made inquiries. Not only was he powerless, but his small fortune came from farming. Even if they had evidence to prove that he had falsely accused her, he could still get away with it.

"Of course I know..."

Lin Jiuyue nodded.

"Since you know, that's all the better. Madam Li, please come with me. The court is still waiting to hear this case."

The eldest lady of the Li family...

No, if I follow this woman, won't Li Xue be exposed in front of her husband? No, I can't go like that!

"You said you wanted me to go with you, so I'll go with you? Who do you think you are? Are you worthy of this young lady going with you?"

After hearing this, Lin Jiuyue's eyes showed a hint of coldness.

"Madam, is this a guilty conscience?"