Once everyone was separated, Xu Genbao and Wang Xiaoju, like chickens fighting fiercely, cursed each other viciously.
They even revealed all their past misdeeds, such as being lazy, slacking off, being greedy, and stealing money.
Between gritted teeth, the former inseparable and loving relationship was gone.
Jiang Zhi's lips twitched: See? You only realize you should jump when the fire lands on your own feet.
Although I did hit him in front of everyone just now, there was a hidden trick behind it.
Xu Genbao hit me many times, but I used less force, so it only hurt my skin and not my flesh. Now it feels hot and bloody, but it will scab over and heal in three days.
Wang Xiaoju only took two blows, but she used all her strength. It looked light, but the injury was serious. It would be congested and bruised for a long time, and the pain would last longer afterward.
If two people genuinely care about each other, they can naturally understand and empathize with each other; otherwise, it becomes a knot that can never be untied.
Xu Genbao used to enjoy using his family as a bargaining chip for affection, but now he can't stand having to put in any hard work or effort himself.
Wang Xiaoju was also unwilling to compromise herself. Faced with unbearable pain, the two selfish people fell apart.
Now they're even hurling insults at each other over who decides to come back and seize the grain.
Wang Xiaoju sat on the ground and cried, "It's all a lie, it's all a lie."
Her love life has collapsed!
Xu Genbao touched the blood seeping from his waist, grinned, and said, "You wicked woman, I'm divorcing you!"
He was in terrible pain right now, and the thought of being beaten again made him shudder.
Wang Xiaoju's previous gentleness was all a lie.
From the couple's wailing and shouting, everyone could tell what had happened.
Song Lizheng and the eldest son of the Wang family looked very unhappy; at this moment, they were powerless to defend themselves.
Song, the village head, was filled with remorse. He had only thought of suppressing one side and using his position to persuade Jiang to release the person, so that the matter would be over. But now, not only has it not been over, but it has also caused a situation where he wants to divorce his wife.
The eldest son of the Wang family was also aggrieved. He thought that, as before, the village head would say a few words that were neither too harsh nor too soft, and the villagers would always give him face.
Unexpectedly, my sister and brother-in-law, both useless, started fighting amongst themselves, leaving me unable to even speak.
Jiang Zhi looked at the two of them and said sarcastically, "Song Lizheng, don't blame me for reminding you again."
Now you should understand that the two main culprits did indeed steal grain. They can either be handed over to my Xu Family Village for processing, or they can be handed over to the county government for public trial.
You should understand the principle that harsher punishments are necessary in chaotic times, and you know better than I how to sentence someone for robbing someone in a village.
As for the accomplices you brought, they are already on patrol. If you report to the authorities now, you can still gain some credit and show your face to Magistrate Zhang.
"If the county government investigates, you, the village head, won't escape punishment for dereliction of duty!"
Song, the village head, remained silent!
The eldest son of the Wang family's expression changed drastically, and he said repeatedly, "Village Chief Jiang, these are just angry words spoken by a husband and wife in a quarrel, they don't count."
"It was Xu Genbao who said he had grain at home, so my sister brought people to collect it. My sister may be simple-minded, but she's timid and wouldn't do something like robbery. It definitely wasn't like that."
He was already terrified. Bandits raiding a village in broad daylight—that's what they're like! What if the authorities implicate their families and relatives…
The eldest son of the Wang family became increasingly frightened as he thought about it, and immediately began to soften his tone.
Jiang Zhi raised her chin and looked him up and down, wondering what to do.
There's a saying, "Don't pursue a desperate enemy," which means you shouldn't push them to the brink of despair.
Xu Genbao is a member of the Xu family; blood is thicker than water.
If they are arrested and severely punished as robbers, Xu Genyou's family and other people in Xujia Village will also be implicated. We must let them go.
Her deep thought sent chills down the spine of the eldest son of the Wang family.
Only then did he speak calmly: "You detained your brother-in-law as a long-term laborer and even made your sister go back to her husband's family to rob and steal. Go back and think carefully about what to do when the county magistrate summons you for questioning!"
There's no escaping this lawsuit!
The eldest son of the Wang family slumped his shoulders, and his once oily face became noticeably ashen. However, the fear in his eyes dissipated considerably, and there was even a hint of gratitude in them.
He understood the hidden meaning in Jiang Zhi's words: if his younger sister went back to her husband's family and "robbed and stole," then it was still a family matter, not banditry or robbery, and would not implicate relatives.
The fear had barely subsided when hatred rose again.
The eldest son of the Wang family glared fiercely at Wang Xiaoju. He really wished he could strangle his sister who was causing so much trouble for the whole family, but he had to save face in front of others, so he had to hold back.
On the other side, Song Lizheng had regained his composure.
Having known nothing before, all I need to do now is to act impartially as Jiang instructed.
As long as it's a family matter for the Wang family, those thugs can easily handle it.
However, in the sweltering summer heat, he hadn't been able to get a sip of water or even sit down in Xujia Village, and this anger was bubbling up inside Song Lizheng.
He squinted and looked coldly at Jiang Zhi: "Considering you're new to the village chief and inexperienced, I'll remind you: don't report everything to your superiors. If you don't understand something, ask more questions."
Otherwise, if we offend everyone, how will we face anyone in the future?
Jiang Zhi was taken aback. Was Song Lizheng kindly teaching her how to be a smooth and cunning official? Or was he threatening her that she would end up with a bunch of snakes and rats?
Within the system, one must always be on the same page as their superior to have a future.
Jiang Zhi understands this principle.
It's a pity that a village head is too insignificant. He came to the village head's door to be scolded for the sake of a few hooligans and a young delinquent. It's too low-class for him.
I'd never associate with you again... I can't bear the shame!
Let's just go wherever it's cool!
Jiang Zhi laughed and said, "Okay, thanks for the reminder, Song Lizheng. I'm not afraid of offending people, I'm only afraid of offending dogs, especially mad dogs that bite people indiscriminately."
Jiang Zhi didn't intend to flaunt her relationship with the county government.
The most intimidating power of the imperial sword is only when it is unsheathed; it does not mean it can kill many people at once.
"puff!"
"Hahaha!"
Hehehe!
Laughter emanated from the corners of the houses and the ditches around the drying shed. The villagers who had just been "chased away" by Tian Gui were still there and couldn't help but laugh as they eavesdropped.
Li Laoshi laughed so hard he gasped for breath.
Hearing these disrespectful and foul words, Song Lizheng's face turned ashen. He flicked his sleeve and said, "Jiang family, you mustn't be so arrogant."
If you want to be the head of a village, you must first learn humility and obedience! Remember, since ancient times, the virtue of a woman is considered to be her lack of talent…
Upon hearing the saying "a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent," which meant she had to be obedient and humble, Jiang Zhi's mind went blank, and she wanted to throw a tantrum and curse.
She found that the more reasonable she was, the more frustrated she felt; it was much more satisfying to be a shrew and act bluntly!
But before she could speak, Xia Xiucai's voice rang out: "Song Lizheng is mistaken!"
"Who are you?" Song Lizheng asked, looking at the young man who was walking slowly towards him.
It was hot, and like other farmers, Xia Xiucai took off his faded long gown.
He wore a loose-fitting hemp summer shirt on top and coarse cloth wide-legged trousers and straw sandals on the bottom. When he walked, his thin body would sway back and forth inside, which was very cool!
Xia Xiucai did not answer who he was, but said blankly, "An ancient saying goes: A man's virtue is his talent, and a woman's lack of talent is her virtue!"
This saying means that no matter how talented a man is, if he is morally flawed, he is unacceptable.
Even if a woman doesn't have much talent, as long as she is sincere, kind, and of high moral character, she deserves respect and recognition.
Song Lizheng didn't know Village Chief Jiang well, so how could he say she was incompetent and immoral?
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