Rong Yu heard this sentence as soon as he came out of the house. His face turned pale and he lost his balance. He almost fell to the ground. If he hadn't been leaning against the door, he would have already fallen to the ground.
Even so, Rong Yu wasn't much better off. His handsome face was deathly pale, and he clutched his chest with his large hand, clearly showing that the news had affected him.
He quickly took out the nitroglycerin pills Rong Sheng had given him, poured out one, and swallowed it rapidly.
After taking the nitroglycerin pills, Rong Yu's complexion gradually improved, and he slowly walked towards the door.
The constables discovered Rong Yu, but they were unaware of his illness. So they said to Madam Xu, "Whether or not Dr. Rong Dong'an caused any deaths is for the officials to investigate. You are Dr. Rong Dong'an's family, and the officials felt it necessary to inform you and inquire about the situation. If Dr. Rong Dong'an is innocent, our officials will certainly give him justice and will never slander him, nor will they let those with malicious hearts go unpunished."
"But..." Madam Xu was extremely anxious. She truly believed that Rong Dong'an would not do something that would kill someone. There must be some misunderstanding.
Rong Sheng patted Xu Shi's hand reassuringly, "Mother, don't be so anxious for now. Since the county magistrate sent someone to inform us, it means there's still a chance to turn things around. Besides, Father is upright and honest, and he's not afraid of being falsely accused. Let's go to the county town as soon as possible and see how Father is doing."
Rong Yu walked over and took Xu Shi's arm. "Mother, Sheng Bao is right. Father is a good man and will definitely come home safely. Let's go to the county government office to see Father and see if he needs any help. We can't just wait at home!"
“Yes! That’s right, let’s go to the county government! I believe your father wouldn’t do something so heinous, he’ll be alright.” After saying this, Xu Shi paused, then quickly looked at Rong Yu, “Fourth son, your second brother and I will go to the county town, you and Sheng Bao stay home, okay? Your health… I’m worried about you!”
"Mother, it's alright. The medicine Shengbao gave me is very effective. Besides, Shengbao is with me, so I'm sure I'll be fine. Let me take a look! I'll be even more worried if I'm at home. Maybe... if something really happens, Shengbao won't be able to help me!" Rong Yu looked at Rong Sheng pleadingly, asking her to speak up for him.
Rong Sheng knew that Rong Yu, though seemingly gentle and refined, was actually quite stubborn at heart. Her fourth brother's condition was already very serious; he couldn't afford any further stress. Going to the county government... would only worsen the situation: "Fourth brother, you..."
However, before she could finish speaking, Rong Yu interrupted her: "Everyone has their own destiny. I believe that God is looking out for me. If He weren't looking out for me, and something happened to me at home, none of you would know. Wouldn't I be left with no one to turn to for help? So why don't you let me go with you?"
"This..." Madam Xu was not quite in agreement, after all, Rong Yu's illness really couldn't withstand the slightest stimulation.
Seeing Rong Yu's determined expression, Xu couldn't bring herself to refuse.
Rong Sheng thought for a moment and said, "Mother, I will take good care of Fourth Brother! He's not too old yet, I'll get him surgery right away!" After saying that, she looked at Rong Zheng and said, "Second Brother, you're fast on your feet, hurry to the county town and find an inn, we might need it!"
Rong Sheng immediately asked her second brother to find some clansmen to help look after the house, mainly because they raised pigs and chickens, and it was uncertain whether they would be able to return today.
Upon learning of this, the clansmen readily agreed, telling them to go to the county government without worry. They also sent someone to inform the clan chief, asking him to find a way to save Rong Dong'an, as they did not want anything to happen to him.
As a member of the Rong clan, how could one not know what kind of person Rong Dong'an is?
The Xu family was very grateful for their help. They thanked them repeatedly and then left with the two constables.
Upon arriving in the county town, Rong Zheng booked a room at an inn near the county government office and prepared before heading to the county government office.
As family members, Rong Sheng and the others could not attend the court hearing for the time being, so they quietly watched and waited at the entrance of the courtroom.
The original plan was to take them to the back hall for a routine questioning, but the Qian family couldn't wait any longer!
Before long, Magistrate Zuo Li, dressed in his official robes, entered the courtroom with an imposing presence. His cold expression made it clear that this magistrate was not a corrupt official!
Rong Sheng bit her lip. At this moment, even if she wanted to help her father clear his name, the chances were not very high.
"System, will my father be alright?" Rong Sheng was unsure, so she asked the system.
The system, in a show of mercy, said, "Don't worry!"
Upon hearing this, Rong Sheng's heart, which had been in her throat, slowly calmed down a bit, but she was still very worried.
Upon seeing the county magistrate in court, Xu Shi, who had been worried, immediately felt relieved. She whispered to Rong Sheng, "This county magistrate is a relative of our family, the son-in-law of your second son-in-law. It's just that we haven't been in contact for many years, so you're not familiar with each other! But since we're family, he shouldn't be handling cases arbitrarily."
The second son-in-law's son-in-law? Even if he doesn't help, he certainly won't help the Qian family, right? Rong Sheng thought to herself.
After the court session began, the county magistrate summoned the plaintiff, Granny Qian Deng Chunhua, and their father, the defendant Rong Dong'an, to the courtroom.
Zuo Li slammed his gavel, and the bailiffs below began to swing their batons, shouting, "Majesty!"
"Who is this person in the hall? Why are you making this complaint?" Zuo Li asked.
"This humble woman, Madam Qian Deng, greets Your Excellency, the County Magistrate!" The old lady of the Qian family knelt down calmly, neither humble nor arrogant.
This is a courtroom. Although she doesn't like this magistrate, she will be punished if she doesn't kneel down.
To show contempt for government officials is a great disrespect.
The old lady of the Qian family was dressed simply, but her gaze toward Rong Dong'an was infinitely cold, with a hint of excitement hidden beneath. She then respectfully kowtowed, "I am the matriarch of the Qian family. Today, I am filing a complaint on behalf of Hao Zhi, the concubine of my unfortunate second son, Qian Ye, accusing Doctor Rong Dong'an of murder for money. Hao Zhi died tragically at Rong Dong'an's hands while she was ill, and my second daughter-in-law, Gao Shi, is on the verge of death. I beg you, sir, to investigate thoroughly and bring Rong Dong'an to justice, so that my poor second daughter-in-law may receive justice!"
Old Madam Qian spoke with tears streaming down her face, her voice filled with sorrow and despair.
But Rong Sheng knew in her heart that Old Madam Qian had no real intention of giving an explanation to the wife of the second son of the Qian family. At this moment, she must be extremely pleased with herself, but because this was a courtroom, she dared not show her ugly face.
If she truly cared about Qian Ye, she wouldn't have allowed Qian Rong to forcibly take her brother's wife, and the Qian family wouldn't be in such a chaotic state.
"Rong Dong'an, is this true?" Zuo Li asked.
Rong Dong'an had seen his share of storms and had encountered countless wicked people throughout his life of practicing medicine and treating patients, so he remained very calm and composed: "Your Excellency, there is absolutely no such thing!"
Zuo Li's dark eyes gleamed. As expected of the Rong family, and as expected of his cousin, he remained completely calm. It seemed he had known all along that the Qian family was suspicious and had taken precautions. Whether he could get through this ordeal depended on the evidence…
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