Chapter 199: Fighting the County Magistrate
Shi Wen opened his mouth. He was also hungry, especially the aroma of the meat buns was really tempting. "Can you... give me... give me one."
"Bah, you big hooligan, you still want to eat meat buns? I'll give them to you, but you'll harm other people's girls again!" the man said angrily.
Old Master Qin didn't say anything, but it was obvious that he didn't want to give it.
Besides, the buns were bought by Li Mumu. He was very shy and said, "Mumu, Grandpa Qin will give you the money for the buns when we get back."
Li Yunye smiled and said, "Grandpa Qin, there's no need to give it to her. She's the richest in our family."
This is true. Li Mumu still has business dealings with the inn. Moreover, her second aunt will also give her dividends after her shop is opened.
Old Master Qin knew that Li Mumu was favored at home and got more pocket money, but he didn't know that the little girl had her own connections.
"That's not your place to come."
Li Mumu smiled, "Grandpa Qin, we are all good people. We are here to deal with the bad guys. Mumu will treat everyone to a meal."
Old Master Qin looked at the yawning little girl and said, "Poor little girl, you've been busy with everyone all night. Are you tired? Grandpa will hold you and let you sleep for a while."
Under normal circumstances, whenever the drum was beaten, the county magistrate would go to court.
But it’s different here. The emperor is far away and the county magistrate Dong Zixu is the law.
Li Mumu was still thinking that she should not show up later, so as to prevent Dong Zixu from affecting the fairness because of her.
"It's daybreak. Let's quickly send him to the government office and then go home early."
Li Yunqiao nodded. "Village Chief, you're all doing me a favor. I'll remember this favor. I'll pay for the meal too. When I finish the embroidery with Sister Lan'er and sell it, I'll return it to Mumu. Then I'll set up a nice dinner at home for everyone."
"Girl, this has nothing to do with you. It's my fault for not managing our village well, and you've suffered." Old Man Qin said, "When you get home today, go to my house and let your aunt make you a pot of dumplings."
Everyone made excuses, saying that they had already eaten such delicious meat buns, so why bother with dumplings? This was just the beginning of the Chinese New Year.
After the drum had been beating for a long time, the yamen runners slowly came forward to ask questions. After understanding the situation, they just told us to wait.
He didn't say when.
Li Mumu also told Mr. Qin in advance that she should not show up if possible, in order to prevent the outcome from being affected by her.
Old Master Qin was also very clear about the character of this county magistrate, so he nodded. However, both the certification and the uncertified were there, so as long as they followed what Li Mumu said, there should be no mistakes.
After all, there is no reason for Dong Zixu to favor the Shi family. If he really wanted to favor them, he wouldn't have waited until now.
Unexpectedly, the Shi family did not give up so easily. Shi Zecheng also arrived at the yamen after dawn. If Dong Zixu had not delayed the opening of the court, the trial would have been completed by now.
Old Master Qin was dealing with Shi Zecheng, a former official, and Li Mumu was so worried that she didn't dare to go far.
Sure enough, Shi Zecheng insisted that Li Yunqiao wanted to marry Shi Wen but failed, so she set up a trap to slander him.
In fact, he was just passing by. As for the witness, he only said that the child did not see clearly and only said that he saw them pulling each other, but in fact it was Li Yunqiao who pulled Shi Wen.
When Shi Wen heard what his father said, he understood and refused to admit it.
Old Master Qin never thought that people could be so shameless. He was so angry that he almost fainted. His chest heaved violently and he couldn't utter a word.
"Village chief!" Li Yunqiao burst into tears. She was just a little girl and was no match for these old foxes.
Seeing this, Li Mumu knew that if she didn't go out, the father and son would turn the matter upside down, and Li Yunqiao would still die.
Although the two elder brothers tried to refute, they were inexperienced and could not be compared with the two old ruffians.
Li Mumu stood out from the crowd and handed a pill to Old Man Qin, asking him to take it. "Grandpa Qin, take your time. Mumu will speak."
Old Master Qin opened his mouth, fearing that the little girl would be bullied.
Li Mumu gave him a reassuring smile and stood in the courtroom with her short legs.
"You..." Dong Zixu glared at Li Mumu when he saw her. "Why are you still involved? Did I ask you to come?"
"Your Excellency, I am also a witness." Li Mumu bowed respectfully. "Your Excellency just wanted to let the witness come to court!"
"Then why did you come just now?"
Li Mumu smiled and said, "The threshold is too high. Mumu is small and it took me a while to climb it. I'm late, please forgive me, sir."
After all, there were still many people watching the excitement at the gate of the yamen. No matter how shameless Dong Zixu was, he couldn't deliberately make things difficult for a child in front of so many people.
"Then you are truly late. I have already made my decision. Shi Wen is from an official family. His father's words are reasonable. He is well-read. How could he do such a dirty thing? Moreover, Li Yunqiao is plain-looking and has no appeal. I have decided that the truth is that she wanted to marry but failed, and instead framed Shi Wen."
fart.
Li Mumu almost blurted out, what kind of bullshit logic is this.
There are many people who are not good-looking, but there are still many ordinary people who are bullied by hooligans.
Li Mumu curled her lips and said, "Sir, Mumu has a treasure to give to you."
Dong Zixu was stunned. If Li Mumu hadn't held something in her hand, he would have really thought he had misheard.
"This... is inappropriate, little girl. How could you bribe me in broad daylight?" Dong Zixu said as he looked at what she was holding.
It was a white jade Guanyin statue. He was really worried that it would fall down with his small hands. It was a priceless treasure.
Li Mumu smiled, "Sir, Mumu has another one!"
As she spoke, she took out another one as if by magic, which looked exactly the same at first glance.
Dong Zixu's eyes widened, and he resisted the urge to touch him. "Don't discuss matters unrelated to this case, Master. Take him away."
Li Mumu curled her lips and said, "Sir, this thing is related to this case. It is evidence in this case."
"Then present it quickly!"
Li Mumu rolled her eyes and said, "Wait, this evidence needs to be seen in the dark."
Everyone was puzzled, but Dong Zixu was eager to see the treasure, so he did as Li Mumu said, not knowing that he had fallen into Li Mumu's trap.
"Sir, this... is this going on? Bribery in broad daylight, and Dong Zixu is so lawless!"
The man raised his hand and said, "Please be patient."
This little girl is quite interesting, Mumu?
Could it be the little girl that the lady told him about?
The man stroked his beard and continued watching from the crowd.
"Sir, the one of these two Guanyin statues that really has evidence on it must not be touched, or the evidence will be gone."
"How can I tell which one is real if I don't touch it? I... I can't tell them apart." Dong Zixu's voice came from the darkness, "Especially in the dark, I can't see it."
Li Mumu smiled. "Yeah, it's pitch black and you can't see. You can't even tell the real from the fake. So how can Shi Wen know whether the girl in front of him is beautiful or ugly, real or fake?"
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