Chapter 28 The Case Went to Court
Cui Qingyi felt somewhat relieved. It was truly an obedient and protective dog. It was worth her kindness to keep it.
Konjac also reacted. Thinking that this man had just taken advantage of their unpreparedness and bumped into them, and she didn't know what dirty plan he had in mind, she suddenly became angry and kicked Gu Erlang several times.
"You scoundrel, what are you trying to do in broad daylight? I'll kick you to death!"
Konjac had been exercising with Cui Qingyi since he was young, so he had some strength. Now, with his anger, he kicked Gu Erlang so hard that he was in a mess.
"It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. Madam Cui, I'm Gu Erlang from the Gu family in the alley. We met at the bookstore that day. Don't you remember?"
Seeing that someone in the alley was looking at her, Cui Qingyi's face turned a little unhappy. She thought that this scholar was no different from that ruffian if he didn't have the nerve to be shameless.
Does this mean you have to involve her?
Seeing that people were already gathering in the alley to watch the fun, Cui Qingyi was in no mood to accompany Gu Erlang to perform a monkey show for others. She glanced coldly at the people on the ground and said with disdain:
"Bookstore, what bookstore? Who is Gu Erlang? A thug showed up at my door in broad daylight. I'm going to report the case to the county government and see how the government handles a scoundrel like you."
After saying that, Cui Qingyi called Konjac and prepared to leave.
Someone in the crowd recognized Gu Erlang. When he heard that Cui Qingyi was going to report to the police, he hurriedly ran to inform Gu's family.
There were also families who were on good terms with the Gu family and hurried forward to stop Cui Qingyi, "Hey, Madam Cui, wait a minute, is there some misunderstanding here? Gu's Erlang is not that kind of person. He might just be passing by."
Someone nearby quickly responded, "Yes, in this alley, all the doors open outwards. People coming and going are just passing by. Why is Miss Cui so serious?"
In the eyes of these people, Cui Qingyi, the newcomer, has no relationship with them, but the Gu family is different. Not only are they old neighbors for many years, but Gu Erlang is also a scholar. If he can really pass the imperial examination and become an official in the future, they will of course help Gu Erlang.
Cui Qingyi had no intention of making enemies with her neighbors, but she was not a timid person. If she were, she would not have gone to so much trouble to divorce Chen Linan and sever ties with the Cui family.
Although what happened today happened suddenly, it was also a good opportunity. Instead of staying at home and letting others worry about her, she would make a good fuss today and let some people see clearly that she was not someone who could be manipulated.
Cui Qingyi glanced at Gu Erlang, who was being helped to his feet. She said coldly, "I don't think it's a misunderstanding. Of course, our words are not enough to prove it. Why don't we go to the county magistrate and explain everything so that everyone can see it clearly."
I believe the county magistrate is very perceptive and will not wrongly accuse a good person."
Ordinary people naturally have a sense of awe for government offices. Although they live in a county town, no one would go to the county office to file a complaint for no reason. Now, when they hear that this person insists on going to the county office, they don't want to care anymore.
Gu Erlang was also a little panicked, but he calmed down in an instant. He didn't do anything. He just wanted to go up and say hello to Madam Cui. Even if he went to the county government office, no one could judge him wrong.
After wasting a moment, Gu's mother hurried over from home. Seeing Gu Erlang's miserable appearance, she became anxious. Gu Erlang was the apple of her eye, and now he looked like he had been beaten.
"Erlang, what's wrong with you? Tell mother quickly."
Just as Gu Erlang was about to say that it was nothing, Gu's mother turned around and rushed towards Cui Qingyi. She was a woman who worked all year round. Even though she was old, she looked much stronger than Cui Qingyi. She rushed towards Cui Qingyi and her posture was really intimidating.
She cursed, "You must be the vixen who seduced my son, and now you're trying to frame him and ruin his reputation. I'll fight you."
Gu's mother had lived for so many years and had seen a lot of things. She knew that things were not good when she heard what the messenger said. She also heard that Cui Qingyi was going to make a fuss at the county government office because of this matter.
Although she had little knowledge, she knew from her surroundings that the reputation of a scholar was important. In order to protect her son, she chose to take the initiative to ruin Cui Qingyi's reputation.
Cui Qingyi was really angry at this moment. At first, she just thought that Gu was a woman with some small thoughts but a bad heart. Now she just wanted to take back her words.
This guy is so bad.
She also once again deeply understood why women of this era would rather be trapped in the inner house for their entire lives even if there is marital discord. It is because if they come out, the first people who want to pounce on them and tear them apart are these people.
Seeing that Gu rushed towards Cui Qingyi in the alley without anyone trying to stop her, everyone was even looking forward to what they would see next.
When the women of the farm families fought, they would just pull hair, slap each other, and tear each other apart. If this respectable and high-class young lady had her clothes ripped off in the street, they would want to see if she could still maintain that arrogant attitude in the future.
It’s exciting to think about an unmarried young lady exposing her body in a street fight.
But things did not develop as they expected. Cui Qingyi dodged nimbly the moment Gu's mother pounced on her. No one could see how she did it, but the aggressive Gu's mother was pinned to the spot by her with her arms behind her back, and a big black dog was growling and protecting her.
It looked at the crowd with ferocious eyes, and the low roar in its throat seemed to say that if anyone dared to come up, it would tear that person to pieces.
Her arm fell into Cui Qingyi's hands. No one knew what she did. Mother Gu was in so much pain that she saw stars and her arms were so limp that they didn't seem like her own.
Cui Qingyi originally just wanted to scare the Gu mother and son, but now she had to send the two of them to the county government office. If she didn't act forcefully today, more trouble would be waiting for her in the future.
Fortunately, this place is not far from the county government office, so Cui Qingyi arranged for Konjac to report to the authorities.
Konjac didn't say anything and didn't hesitate. The girl had some skills, and with Wangcai guarding her, nothing would happen for a while. Of course, if she delayed a little longer, that might not be the case.
Gu Erlang was so anxious that he almost died, but he might have just fallen and hurt his waist, which was in terrible pain. He wanted to go up and help his mother but he had no strength.
When the onlookers in Huaihua Lane saw that Cui Qingyi had really sent someone to report to the police, they did not dare to make any unnecessary moves, let alone step forward to ask Cui Qingyi to let go of Gu's mother.
It's enough to just say a few words, but there's no need to involve the county government.
Konjac ran there, and she was lucky enough to meet a yamen runner on routine patrol as soon as she arrived at the main street. Someone had reported the matter to the authorities, so the yamen runner followed her, asked about the situation, and then took Gu's mother and son and Cui Qingyi away.
No matter how arrogant his attitude was before, even Gu did not dare to act rashly in front of the officials. He just kept crying out that he was wronged.
Gu Erlang couldn't understand why things turned out like this. He just wanted to say hello to Miss Cui, but why was he brought to the court?
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