Chapter 112 Tang Qiwen is arrested

"Third brother..." Chen Yongnian and Chen Yongxing called out in unison, tears falling to the ground from the corners of their eyes.

Throughout the entire process, Wan Qiqi did not look up, her body trembling incessantly.

"Magistrate Fang, we just want to survive, why... why does Young Master Tang have to do this?"

Even though she didn't look up, her heart-wrenching cries were still painful to hear.

Wan Ziyan's heart skipped a beat, and he felt an immense pang of heartache.

Tang Qiwen was still trying to explain, clinging to Fang Ziming, saying, "Second Uncle, it was just to scare them, nothing else, please don't believe it!"

Wan Ziyan's eyes reddened slightly as he suppressed his emotions and said, "Lord Fang, everyone has seen how much my father has contributed to Yunhe County. Now that my father is seriously ill, Tang Qiwen's words have chilled his heart!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Qiwen angrily retorted, "Wan Ziyan, are you just using this opportunity to attack me?"

Wan Ziyan chuckled twice and said softly, "How could I dare? Young Master Tang comes from a wealthy family and has the county magistrate as his uncle. What can I do?"

Tao Ran turned her face away, not wanting to participate, yet she was already involved.

He felt that these people had dug a huge pit for him, and that the academy would probably be targeted by Magistrate Fang in the future!

Tang Qiwen was rendered speechless by Wan Ziyan's recitation of his original words, and could only keep calling out, "Second Uncle..."

Each shout was like a slow, agonizing death for Fang Ziming.

He never imagined that his beloved nephew would turn out like this, and put him in such a predicament.

He was so angry that his body trembled and he stumbled back several times before Cao, the clerk, helped him stand up.

Master Cao said in a low voice, "Sir, if this matter is not handled properly, it may give rise to gossip."

Fang Ziming knew this, and he was even aware that this matter had to be severely punished, otherwise he might lose his position!

The court was already dissatisfied with him because of the plague, and the county magistrate was also watching him closely. If he relaxed his guard, he would be dismissed.

He finally managed to get through everything, but he never expected to be betrayed by his own nephew!

Fang Ziming closed his eyes, gritted his teeth, and said, "Men, seize Tang Qiwen and take him back to the county government to be imprisoned!"

"No, Uncle, you can't arrest me! I'm your own nephew!" Tang Qiwen struggled.

The servant wanted to step forward to help, but dared not.

Then, Tang Qiwen realized what was happening and pointed at Wan Qiqi, saying, "It was her! This bitch framed me!"

However, Master Cao did not give Tang Qiwen a chance and gagged him.

He whispered in Fang Ziming's ear, "Sir, these people are seriously injured, all by Tang family servants. We..."

"The Tang family will pay for all the medicine." Feeling utterly humiliated, Fang Ziming addressed the crowd, "Disperse!"

With the magistrate's order, no one dared to linger; they all got up and left quickly.

The three Chen brothers were escorted out of the clinic by Tao Ran's arrangements, but Wan Ziyan and Wan Qiqi remained kneeling on the spot.

Seeing this, Wan Ziyan finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he did not forget to speak up for Wan Qiqi, saying, "Lord Fang, now that the Chen family's business has been destroyed, there are no men in the family who can do the labor, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to cope with the coming winter."

This was the first time Fang Ziming had seen Wan Ziyan so protective of someone. He couldn't help but glance at Wan Qiqi a few more times, only to see her still lying on the ground. He said, "The Tang family will compensate for all the losses."

Master Cao met Wan Ziyan's gaze and said gently, "Sir, with Young Master Tang imprisoned by the Chen family, the Tang family may be unable to produce the funds and might even retaliate..."

Fang Ziming turned around and glared at him. How could he not know his own sister?

But since Master Cao had already spoken, he couldn't just ignore it. He took off his money pouch and threw it in front of Wan Qiqi, saying, "As Tang Qiwen's elder, I have failed in my duty of education. I will pay this money on behalf of the Tang family."

He paused, as if considering revenge, and said, "As a local official of Yunhe County, I would never allow my relatives to do anything that violates the law. If the Tang family does anything harmful, just come to the county office to find me, and I will deal with them according to the law!"

Upon hearing this, the nearby vendors praised Fang Ziming for his integrity, his willingness to put aside personal ties for the greater good, and his reputation as a reliable and benevolent official.

Wan Qiqi faced the ground but smiled coldly, feeling that Fang Ziming's words were half true and half false and should not be taken seriously.

If Fang Ziming really knew how to manage things, how could he have let Tang Ziming turn out like this?

If it weren't for her, anyone else would have been beaten to death by Tang Qiwen long ago, and the matter would have ended with a sum of money paid out!

At that moment, she suddenly regretted dragging Wan Ziyan and Tao Ran into the mess.

Wan Ziyan thanked her and stood up, only to find Wan Qiqi still kneeling on the ground, motionless. "Little sister, you can get up now!"

Wan Qiqi didn't not want to get up; it was just that her legs were weak and her feet were numb.

She wasn't afraid of the magistrate; she was just terrified by what had just happened. All her strength seemed to have been drained away, leaving her without even the strength to lift her head.

Wan Ziyan sensed something was wrong, so he knelt down on one knee, bent over, and gently helped Wan Qiqi up. He then took out his handkerchief and gently wiped the corner of Wan Qiqi's eyes.

Fang Ziming frowned slightly, feeling that Wan Ziyan's behavior was excessive.

Then, belatedly realizing that Wan Ziyan addressed her, he asked, "Is she your adopted sister?"

Wan Ziyan helped Wan Qiqi up, making her lean against him, and nodded, saying, "No, she is my younger sister."

Fang Ziming and Master Cao were both astonished.

Sister?

Fang Ziming asked in surprise, "Ziyan, you've found your relatives?"

"Ziyan has always known that in that family, there are also older brothers to take care of him, and my father only has me. Therefore, I am just my father's son." Wan Ziyan could not forget that the Wan family gave him away to be adopted despite his objections.

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