Chapter 165: Perfect body
In the past, cousin Ying'er always considered big brother in everything.
He looks like he's willing to do anything for his big brother.
Now, in order to marry the eldest brother, she even disregards his career prospects.
Some long-forgotten past events suddenly appeared in her mind.
The first time Aunt Jiao brought cousin Ying'er home was at a family dinner when my eldest brother was sixteen years old and passed the imperial examination.
Could it be that they really came here for the eldest brother's fame?
Does Cousin Ying'er like Big Brother or the identity of a scholar's wife?!
She was stunned for a long time, and when she came to her senses, the others had already gone far away.
He strode over to catch up with Huang Ying'er and tugged at her arm vigorously: "Cousin Ying'er, are you really in love with my eldest brother? Or do you just want to be an official's wife?"
"Am I this kind of person in your heart?" Huang Ying'er's eyes suddenly filled with tears. She said aggrievedly, "I just want to marry the person I love. I thought you understood me, but I didn't expect..."
Huang Ying'er ran away crying with an expression that said "I misjudged you".
At that time, she thought Huang Ying'er wanted to acknowledge the rumors and force marriage, but she didn't expect that she would bite back.
Ying Zhixue ended her reminiscence, feeling as uncomfortable as if she had eaten a fly.
She looked away and said nothing more.
Seeing this, Ying Zhilin patted her shoulder and said, "Every failure is a learning experience. In the future, do less and observe more."
Ying Zhixue responded in a muffled voice and said nothing more.
Ying Zhilin looked at Huang Ying'er again, whose eyes were red.
Considering the warmth she had made Ying Zhixue feel over the years, she walked over and politely asked again, "Are you willing to help me clarify the rumors?"
Huang Ying'er burst into tears before she could say anything: "Cousin, are you really going to force me to death?"
"Okay." Having expected this result, Ying Zhilin was not surprised and turned away.
Instead, Huang Ying'er was stunned for a moment.
Shouldn't my cousin beg me more and say sweet words to comfort me?
Why did you turn around and leave without saying anything?
She felt inexplicably anxious.
Just then.
The patriarch Ying respectfully invited a man in official uniform, several servants, and a woman in white clothes into the gate of the ancestral hall.
The man in official uniform was none other than Mr. Song, the county magistrate.
Lord Song is a serious person with a straight figure. He looks upright and incorruptible, making him difficult to approach.
The Ying family ancestral hall was used as a temporary court, and the tables and desks for the court session had already been prepared.
After everyone greeted each other, Lord Song sat down behind the table and slammed the gavel.
The buzzing ancestral hall suddenly became quiet.
Lord Song first asked about the case as a routine matter.
Aunt Jiao tearfully recounted the entire incident.
Of course, what she said was how kindly her mother and daughter helped each other and how ungrateful the Ying brothers and sisters were.
As the victim, Huang Ying'er also timidly agreed.
Lord Song looked at Ying Zhilin: "Do you have anything to say?"
Yingzhi Lin Binbin was polite, and he bowed before saying, "Sir, I have lost both my parents in the past few years, and Aunt Jiao has indeed come to my house frequently to help.
But every time she helped me, I paid her, and she gave me thoughtful gifts during festivals.
As for the rumors about me and my cousin Huang Ying'er, they are completely false.
I am married. My wife is both talented and beautiful, and the autumn imperial examination is approaching.
No matter how foolish I am, I would never do such a despicable thing at such a critical moment."
Lord Song: "Words are not enough, do you have any evidence?"
"I have witnesses." Ying Zhilin said and nodded to the officer.
Aunt Jiao sneered.
How could there be any witness to such a rumor?
As she was thinking this, she saw the officers pulling out three women from the back hall.
Aunt Jiao's face changed drastically when she saw the leader: "Mother, why are you here?"
The person in charge was Aunt Jiao's biological mother, Mrs. Jiao.
As soon as Mrs. Jiao came to the court, she knelt down and cried out for justice, saying that it was Ying Zhilin who bullied the old man.
He also raised his red and swollen fingers to show Lord Song.
She pouted, and her aggrieved expression was exactly the same as Aunt Jiao's.
But she was old, with dark skin and wrinkled face.
Not only does it lack aesthetic appeal, it also makes people feel uncomfortable.
Lord Song turned away and asked Ying Zhilin, "Is this true?"
Ying Zhilin immediately said, "That's absolutely not the case.
I haven't spoken a word to her since she was brought back by the officers.
Besides, these three people are the source of this rumor, and their words cannot be trusted."
Grandma Dai also stepped forward and said, "I was the one who broke her finger. She was rude to me, and I'm older than her, so why can't I teach her a lesson?"
Lord Song: “…”
You are right, old man!
Just as the situation was about to develop into the direction of the woman pulling out her hair, Lord Song stopped it in time.
He looked at the officer.
The officers immediately reported back, describing their investigation process step by step in detail.
The logic is sound and there are no loopholes.
Mrs. Jiao was so anxious that her eyes rolled around. She shouted at the top of her voice to explain that she was just following the trend and chatted for a few minutes, and she refused to admit that she was the one who spread the rumor.
Lord Song saw her evasive gaze and slammed the gavel on the table. He asked her seriously, "Since you also heard this rumor from somewhere else, then when, where, and who told you this?"
Mrs. Jiao hesitated and couldn't explain clearly for a while.
I could only look at Aunt Jiao for help.
Aunt Jiao was afraid that the disaster would be brought upon herself, so she winked at Mrs. Jiao frantically.
My eyes are almost cramping from blinking.
Mrs. Jiao's face turned pale.
What does this mean, girl?
Do you want to help her confess?
Ying Zhilin said again: "Sir, whether Miss Huang Ying'er and I are innocent or not, we just need to verify our identities."
Identification?!
Everyone suddenly understood.
yes.
Huang Ying'er is not married yet and is still a virgin. She should know whether Lin has bullied her or not. She can just find a midwife to check it out.
Huang Ying'er's face turned pale and she threw herself into Aunt Jiao's arms.
Aunt Jiao immediately stood in front of Huang Ying'er and said, "Ying Zhilin, you're going too far! Ying'er is still... I won't let you touch my daughter!"
"Mrs. Jiao, you are so excited, are you feeling guilty?
If Ying Zhilin really did such a beastly thing, identifying him would be the most direct evidence." Someone outside the ancestral hall loudly questioned.
Lord Song thought for a while and finally made the final decision: "Test it!"
Although Huang Ying'er resisted, she was still dragged to the back hall by the maid accompanying the official.
After a burst of crying, the old woman came out, wiping her hands with a handkerchief.
She bowed to Lord Song and said, "Sir, this woman is still a virgin."
Wow——
There was an uproar inside and outside the ancestral hall.
"The rumor says they've been sleeping on the same kang, so how could they be virgins?"
"So, the rumors outside are all false, and Ying Xiucai did nothing?"
"Could it be that Ying Zhilin's health is not good? He hasn't reached the final step?"
There are all kinds of discussions outside.
Ying Zhilin stepped forward and said, “I just got married two months ago.
My wife is both talented and beautiful, and was carefully raised in a family of officials.
Not only does my wife have more wealth than I can ever earn in my entire life, she also has a great general who protects the country as her backer.
She had been married to me for two months and not only built a new house, but also built a workshop in the village.
I am so lucky to marry such a lovely wife. How stupid must I be to leave her like this and get involved with a woman who is inferior to her in every way?
Maybe you've had too much delicacies and want to try some bran?"
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