And so Fan Baoyun confessed and was convicted.
For minor cases like this, the county magistrate has the authority to sentence the offender. Only major cases need to be reported to the Ministry of Justice, which will then decide how to sentence the offender.
Ultimately, Fan Jiang was convicted of both kidnapping and framing, but because the crimes did not cause significant consequences, she was only sentenced to one year in prison.
Jin Biao and eight others were sentenced to five months in prison, while Fan Mingli and his son Fan Baowen were acquitted.
Although Fan Baowen didn't go to jail, he was expelled from the academy, effectively ending his path to the imperial examinations. With his birth mother in prison, any hope of continuing to live off his mother was just a pipe dream.
At this moment, Fan Baowen was no longer the spirited and vigorous man he once was, nor was he the humble and gentle man he once was; his whole demeanor was gloomy and somber.
"Thank you very much, sir, for standing up for me." Xia Chunmei bowed respectfully in thanks.
She was very satisfied with the result! From the beginning, she knew it would be difficult to get all three members of the Fan family into jail, and she also guessed that if it really came to this, Madam Fan would definitely take full responsibility for her son.
"Thank you, Your Honor."
"Thank you, sir."
"Your Excellency is a paragon of justice in this world."
Xia Xintian and Xia Mingshi kept calling him "Upright Official," which made He Bo feel particularly comfortable.
“It is my duty to uphold justice for the people, so there is no need for you to thank me.” After saying this, He Bo glanced at Xia Chunmei, who was now very curious about him.
Xia Xintian, Xia Huohua, and the others were very happy after leaving the yamen.
The Fan family members, however, were different; they all glared angrily at Xia Chunmei.
Fan Baoli rushed out, angrily saying, "Xia Chunmei, my mother is in jail, and my father and brother have been beaten like this. Are you happy? Are you satisfied?"
"Yes, I'm very happy and satisfied. I've decided to go buy a few pounds of pork and a few strings of firecrackers to celebrate. Uncle, Grandma Ming, Aunt, come to my house for lunch tomorrow, and we'll have a proper celebration."
When the Fan family heard Xia Chunmei's words, they were so angry they almost flew to the sky.
That's outrageous! That's absolutely outrageous!
Xia Mingshi said, "You're coming to town tomorrow to make longevity peach buns, have you forgotten?"
Xia Chunmei slapped her forehead, suddenly realizing, "Look at my memory! I forgot such an important thing when I was so happy."
The implication is that Fan Jiangshi went to jail, and Fan Baowen and Fan Mingli were both beaten. She was so happy about this that she forgot about the important matter.
Hearing this, the Fan family members became even angrier, each one wishing they could tear Xia Chunmei apart.
But it's not over yet...
Xia Chunmei continued, "It seems the celebration will have to be postponed."
"You're going to graduate in a few days, right? I think we should have your graduation banquet and celebration banquet together, that would be a double celebration," Aunt Pear Blossom suggested.
Upon hearing this, Xia Mingshi corrected her, saying, "No, that's called 'triple happiness,' because Yaomei and Chunmei were born on the same day of the same month."
"Yes, yes, yes, three happy events at once."
"Then let's set it up together, a few tables," Xia Chunmei decided.
Wang Dagui and his son Wang Fuchun walked over and said with a smile, "Three happy events in one day! I wonder if I have the honor of mooching a good meal here?"
"Village Chief Wang, Uncle Wang, what are you saying? I'm afraid you won't do me the honor of showing up then."
“Miss Chunmei, that’s not right of you. You call him Uncle and me Village Chief. Why are you being so distant with me? I’m his father. You should call me Grandpa.”
"Grandpa Wang."
"Hey, that's more like it." Wang Dagui chuckled. "Are you going back? Take our oxcart."
Seeing how familiar Xia Chunmei was with the Wang family, Fan Hua and Fan Mingyi almost vomited blood!
Previously, they asked the Wang family to act as mediators to reconcile the situation, but Wang Dagui disagreed, saying that he wasn't that familiar with Xia Chunmei and it wasn't convenient. Now, however, he took the initiative to approach her and said he wanted to celebrate Xia Chunmei's birthday.
So annoying!
Despite his anger, given the current situation of the Fan family, it was not advisable to make enemies; he could only suppress his anger.
"elder sister."
At this moment, Jin Wenyuan rushed towards Xia Chunmei, his face full of joy.
"Little friend, long time no see!" Xia Chunmei said with a smile.
He gave him a playful shove, then stared intently at Jin Wenyuan's face. "Hmm, he survived a great calamity; good fortune is sure to follow."
This kid's luck is just beginning.
Jin Yuntian followed, saying, "Miss Xia."
"Uncle Jin."
“Miss Xia has done a great favor for my Jin family. I should have personally come to thank her. I never expected that our first meeting would be under such circumstances. I have been impolite.”
Seeing this, Xia Xintian and the others, the Fan family, and the Du family were all stunned!
What's going on?
Do Xia Chunmei and Jin Yuntian know each other?
Did he also do the Jin family a great favor?
Who is Jin Yuntian? He's a direct descendant of the Jin family.
And the eldest grandson of the Jin family actually calls Xia Chunmei "sister"!
How close must they be?
Everyone present stared in shock, their eyes wide open.
Jin Yuntian continued, "I just heard that Miss Xia is about to come of age. I have long heard of Miss Xia's superb culinary skills. I wonder if I, Jin, would have the honor of attending Miss Xia's coming-of-age banquet?"
"If you don't mind, Uncle Jin, you and the little one are welcome to come and play sometime."
"Mr. Jin will definitely arrive on time."
Jin Wenyuan looked up and said happily, "Sister, I will definitely come."
"Then your sister will be waiting for you at home."
"I won't bother you any longer. If you need anything, Miss Xia can seek help directly from any of the Jin family's properties."
The Jin family is telling everyone that Xia Chunmei is under their protection!
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