Chapter 226: Going to the Government Office
"You're talking nonsense. I even suspect you're the ones crying 'stop thief'!"
Wen Liyu's face flushed with anger. She did like these girls' jewelry, but that was all in the past. If it wasn't hers, she wouldn't steal it.
"You're the one crying thief! Our escort agency travels far and wide, and we value our reputation. Are you trying to frame you by destroying our own reputation?"
"Exactly. You look so clean, but I didn't expect your hands and feet to be so dirty!"
The escorts were arguing with each other, and when their own interests were involved, they naturally quarreled, and the spearhead was even directed at Wen Liyu. After all, Wang Yuan was one of them, and it was absolutely impossible for him to do something that would harm everyone's interests.
Wen Liyu opened her mouth, but she had no way to refute the criticism from everyone, and her eyes immediately turned red.
"What are a bunch of men doing around a girl? Do you really think our family is extinct?"
Cheng Weiyao came in with the goods she had sold, and she immediately pulled Wen Liyu behind her, then faced off head-on against the tall and strong escorts. Although she couldn't match their height, she was incredibly imposing.
"Madam, we must have some misunderstanding. We are just suspicious. After all, the thing fell from this girl..."
Wang Yuan looked at Cheng Weiyao's outwardly imposing aura, feeling a little alarmed. Yesterday, he had also been to the second floor of the restaurant. Back then, Cheng Weiyao was all smiles, seemingly devoid of any lethality or imposing aura. Now, considering she could control her aura so effortlessly, she must be no ordinary character.
As for Wen Chengyun, the direct organizer of the exile incident, he is naturally on the list of people to be murdered. This couple is the top priority!
After making up his mind, a ruthless look flashed across Wang Yuan's eyes. The most urgent task was to put these people in jail. Once they were in jail, it would be easier to get work done in a small space. Besides, wasn't it common for people to die suddenly in prison?
"We are certainly not rich, but we are not poor in ambition. My sister-in-law is upright and has nothing to fear. Since you can't produce evidence, we will report it to the authorities!"
Wang Yuan treated her with courtesy, so Cheng Wei Yao's tone naturally relaxed a little. She bowed and proposed a solution first, which was exactly what Wang Yuan wanted.
After packing up the broken bracelet, the group headed towards the government office. The escort team sent someone to inform Wang Yuanbao of the situation. After all, he was the owner of the goods, so he had the final say on whether to sue or how to compensate.
Shuntian Restaurant's business was booming, and Wang Yuanbao gradually felt his position was being threatened. He was worried about not having any information about this family. Unexpectedly, these escorts who came all the way from the capital brought him a huge gift.
Antiques, calligraphy and paintings are all worthless, but as long as Cheng Weiyao's family is under control, the profits of Shuntian Restaurant will definitely be reduced by half!
"Okay, okay! I'll leave for the government office right away. My brothers from the escort agency have worked hard on this journey. If we win this time, I'll treat everyone to a drink!"
Wang Yuanbao stood up with a beaming smile and headed towards the government office impatiently. On the way, he asked the escort to explain the whole story to him. After learning that the person captured on the spot was Wen Liyu, he felt even more confident.
Of all the members of the Qingping Palace, Wen Liyu was the most ostentatious. Changing clothes and adding jewelry was a common occurrence. If, on a whim, he'd chosen to steal, it wouldn't be unreasonable. However, the truth often didn't matter. Since the opportunity had presented itself, he only needed to prove the charges...
At the county government office, Zhang Daming, the county magistrate, was absent from duty. Instead, the legal advisor was alone in charge. Ever since Governor Su Yi hadn't handed down a punishment, Zhang Daming had confirmed his safety and had resumed his hands-off approach. He was currently strolling around his home, walking his bird.
"Go see who's beating the drum outside, and bring them up to the hall later."
The lawyer was originally looking through the recent files in the inner room. When he heard the sound of drums outside, he pinched his brows and signaled the bailiff to go and check.
Qingshi Town is such a small place that people would beat drums to complain about any minor incidents, such as stealing, cheating, etc. Therefore, the lawyer has become accustomed to it.
When he finished dressing and walked into the hall, he was almost frightened by the two people kneeling below. One was Princess Qingping and the other was Princess Mingcheng.
"What did Madam Cheng and Miss Wen report?"
The lawyer didn't dare to put on airs. He asked Cheng Weiyao and Wen Liyu with a smile, subconsciously treating the two people in front of him as plaintiffs.
"Sir, you're mistaken. We are the plaintiffs, and our employer, Manager Wang, will be here shortly!"
Wang Yuan's mouth twitched slightly. Wasn't it said that the county magistrate of Qingshi Town was a money-grubber? He smiled like this when he saw a beautiful woman. Was he actually a lustful person at heart?
"Who are you and what do you want to report? Report it immediately."
Upon hearing the plaintiff's background, the lawyer's expression instantly hardened. In Qingshi Town, the only person who could be called the head shopkeeper was Wang Yuanbao. This impoverished royal family versus the local tycoon, this case would be difficult to judge...
"Master, where is Lord Zhang? He's a county magistrate, but he doesn't have to try any cases. Why is it that you're doing all the work for him? Where does this rule come from?"
Before Wang Yuan and the others could speak, Cheng Weiyao interrupted them. It wasn't that she thought the legal advisor was bad; on the contrary, he was much more fair than Zhang Daming. But this kind of situation didn't require someone like the legal advisor.
Speak of the devil, and he will appear. Although Zhang Daming was idle at his residence, he secretly kept spies in the government office. Places like the Prince of Qingping's Mansion, which had the potential to gain favor one day, were naturally the focus of his attention.
Therefore, after receiving the news, he rushed over from the mansion in a hurry and just happened to catch up with Cheng Weiyao's questioning.
"I'm sorry, I was taking a nap in the back hall earlier, and Master, mindful of my hard work, didn't wake me up. Now that I'm here, please report any grievances you may have!"
Zhang Daming slowed down his pace and walked out of the back hall with a dignified look. If he hadn't been wearing the casual clothes he wore at the mansion, his words would have been more convincing.
With the arrival of Zhang Daming, the official county magistrate, the lawyer had no choice but to return to his seat and prepare to take notes. However, after he had a basic understanding of the plaintiff and defendant, he knew that this case would be difficult to judge. Now that Zhang Daming had appeared, he was actually relieved.
Cheng Weiyao glanced calmly at the slight sweat on Zhang Da's name. This old bastard, he even pretended...
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