The moment her eyes met Shen Yunsheng's, Granny Yang broke out in a cold sweat, her forehead and nose covered in fine beads of perspiration. Although it was the height of summer and the weather was unbearably hot, she felt a chill rise from the soles of her feet, like a stream of icy water flowing up her spine and all the way to her heart.

“Jingchuan’s son, when did you become so treacherous and cunning? You dare to lie in front of the magistrate. Do you think that just because we don’t hold it against you, you can continue to act recklessly?”

Shen Yunsheng sneered. This old poisonous woman's ability to turn the tables on others was truly masterful.

“Your Honor, I, a humble woman, would stake my life on this: this electric vehicle is mine. Everyone in Dahe Village can testify to this. I have never given this vehicle to anyone.”

Shen Yunsheng didn't want to waste time talking to Granny Yang, so she directly explained the situation to Shen Qingchi.

Shen Qingchi looked at Shen Yunsheng with more concern. Although they were meeting for the first time, he felt that the woman in front of him was somewhat familiar.

The old man felt an urge to kill Granny Yang whenever he thought of the suffering his granddaughter had endured at Old Xiao's house. After a moment of contemplation, he looked up at Shen Qingchi.

"Your Honor! I wish to accuse Granny Yang of illegally appropriating other people's property."

"You old geezer, what business is it of yours? Get out of my way."

Upon hearing this, Granny Yang angrily berated the old man. She hadn't even settled her score with Chu Yunfan yet, and this old geezer was causing her more trouble.

"You bullied my granddaughter, and you expect me to swallow my anger?" The old man looked coldly at Granny Yang. His granddaughter was an incomparably noble princess. It was a blessing for the Xiao family that she could marry into the Xiao family. What right did this old hag have to bully her?

Just as Shen Qingchi was about to call the old man "godfather," the old man gave him a wink, indicating that it wasn't the right time to reveal his identity yet. He needed to observe Xiao Jingchuan's character first before deciding whether to tell Xiao Jingchuan.

After understanding his godfather's intentions, Shen Qingchi immediately cooperated. He said to the old man in a righteous tone, "Uncle, if you can prove that this car was not given to Granny Yang by your granddaughter, then Granny Yang will be guilty of fraud and will face imprisonment; conversely, if the car was indeed given to her by your granddaughter, then you will also need to bear the corresponding legal responsibility."

Upon hearing this, the old man's face hardened, and he replied without hesitation, "Sir, I can assure you one hundred percent that this car absolutely belongs to my granddaughter. Just recently, my granddaughter nearly lost her life at the hands of Granny Yang. How could she possibly give away her car so easily?"

At this moment, when Granny Yang heard the old man mention the murder case, her face turned pale instantly, and she trembled all over, not knowing how to respond.

Looking at the serious-looking old man in front of him, Xiao Wenjing couldn't help but feel a sense of fear.

He recalled that he had previously advised his mother to stop committing evil deeds, but she refused to listen and even colluded with Chu Yunfan to plot against her own family.

Now, facing the old man's questioning, he felt extremely nervous.

"Mother! You should tell the truth to avoid legal trouble." Xiao Wenjing's voice trembled slightly; he knew that the truth could no longer be concealed.

Hearing her son's words, the mother's face showed despair. She turned her head, her eyes filled with pleading: "Son, save your mother..."

Xiao Wenjing sighed helplessly. He understood that his mother's mistake was irreversible. He shook his head and said firmly, "Mother, I can't lie for you. You should tell the truth."

The mother's face turned pale instantly. She realized that her son would no longer help her hide the truth, and that she was about to face legal consequences.

"My son! If even you are not willing to help me, I am doomed."

Grandma Yang was already in tears. She wasn't afraid of going to court, but she was worried that this matter would affect the future of her second son and eldest grandson.

"Mother! You shouldn't have conspired with outsiders to scheme against my Sheng'er. I can't help you now."

Xiao Wenjing looked dejected. He had to admit the truth: his mother didn't love him.

In his mother's heart, he was just a tool she could manipulate at will. Because she didn't love him, she even schemed against his own flesh and blood.

"Son! You are Jingchuan's father-in-law, she will definitely listen to you." Granny Yang pleaded again, she was so anxious that she cried.

Xiao Wenjing felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He had never expected his mother to be so selfish, willing to sacrifice him to protect herself.

He took a deep breath and looked at Granny Yang with a firm gaze. "Mother, I can't help you this time. You've done something wrong and you should be punished."

Grandma Yang was stunned; she had never imagined that her usually obedient son would refuse her.

At this moment, Shen Qingchi spoke up: "In that case, let's take Granny Yang back to the county office for questioning."

After saying that, he ordered his men to take Granny Yang away.

Watching Granny Yang being led away, Xiao Wenjing felt a mix of emotions.

He knew that from then on, his relationship with his mother would probably be irreparable.

But he did not regret his decision, because he knew the importance of justice and fairness.

At the same time, Shen Yunsheng and his wife, along with the old man, all breathed a sigh of relief.

They had previously worried that Xiao Wenjing was too soft-hearted and would prevent Shen Qingchi from taking Granny Yang away.

Xiao Zhenzhu was terrified by the old man, and she only came to her senses after Granny Yang was taken away.

"Second brother, Grandma has been taken away by them, what... what should we do?" Xiao Zhenzhu was so anxious that tears were about to fall. She grabbed Xiao Jingchuan's arm tightly with both hands, her voice trembling with sobs. "If anything happens to Grandma, my father will definitely blame me for not taking good care of her!"

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