In the court, Qi Che looked at Chu Qingniang with certainty.
Just when he thought Chu Qingniang would definitely bow her head, she suddenly sneered and turned to Du Youwei and said, "I have a grievance and want to sue the current number one scholar Qi Che!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the people outside the hall were instantly in an uproar.
Du Youwei was not paying attention and slipped off the chair.
Oh my god, please have someone come and save him quickly. The princess of the dynasty is going to complain to a mere prefect like him. Does Du Youwei have such a big face?
"Madam... Madam Chu, what are you suing for?" Du Youwei was so excited that he almost bit his tongue and called out the word "Princess".
Fortunately, he changed his words in time at the critical moment.
Qi Che always felt that Du Youwei's reaction today was not right, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.
What's more, what shocked him even more at the moment was Chu Qingniang's attitude.
She was so desperate that she wanted to sue herself in court.
It's really the opposite of Tiangang!
Qi Che sneered, lifted his robe and sat on a chair beside him, his voice as cold as ice.
"I don't know what you mean! I want to see what crimes you can list against me."
At this time, Chu Qingniang took out a yellowed piece of paper from her sleeve and unfolded it in front of everyone: "Please look, sir, this is the letter of commitment that Qi Che wrote personally when he asked to marry me."
Everyone came closer to take a look, and saw that the paper clearly said: "Father-in-law, I, the son-in-law Qi Che, hereby swear that if I ever betray Qing Niang in this life, I will be struck by lightning!"
"you--"
Qi Che didn't expect her to take out this thing at this time, and his expression froze for a moment.
Immediately afterwards, Chu Qingniang's clear voice echoed in the hall.
"Three years ago, you were poor and destitute, and I sold my dowry to support you in taking the exam. Your mother was seriously ill, and I was the one who prepared her medicine and found a famous doctor to treat her."
“Later, after you passed the imperial examination, you married another noble lady. I asked for a divorce, but you sent people to guard me and put me under house arrest. You also cut off the supply and food in my yard, and even acquiesced to your newlywed wife to come and provoke and humiliate me repeatedly, robbing my yard and shop, and even kidnapping the shopkeeper of my shop.
Qi Che, I came here today, firstly to divorce my husband, and secondly, to sue you!"
Her cold voice echoed in the hall, causing the people around to spit on Qi Che. Some even raised their hands in protest, saying they wanted to drive a scumbag like Qi Che out of Jiangnan City.
"Once you sue me, you will divorce your wife and remarry, which is a violation of the Law of Great Chu." At that time, the imperial court had an order that men could not divorce their wives and remarry. Otherwise, they would be violating the law and would be stripped of their official status. They would not be able to take the imperial examination until at least three years later.
When the people saw that she was serious, they became alert and pricked up their ears.
Then, Chu Qingniang said, "Second, I accuse you of betraying your loyalty, mistreating your wife, condoning the murder of your wife and concubines, and mistreating your wife by starving her and imprisoning her. This is the 'evil husband's crime' that is expressly prohibited in the Criminal Code!"
"Third report, you deceived the emperor and tried to abandon your wife and children, hiding the truth in order to get closer to the royal princess!"
Chu Qingniang spoke word by word, and her deafening voice echoed in the hall. There was a sudden gasp in the surroundings.
“Pah, pah, pah…”
After a long time, I don't know who started the applause, and then the crowd burst into applause that lasted for a long time.
"Good! Madam Chu finally stood up for once and didn't let the unfaithful man lead her by the nose. Otherwise, it would be too aggrieved."
"Yes, Madam Chu is kind and beautiful, and she can do business. She can still support herself without the unfaithful man. Maybe she can live a better life than before."
The people all cheered Chu Qingniang on.
"Good job, Madam Chu, sue him! Sue him!"
"That's right, stay away from unfaithful men and support Madam Chu!"
"Stay away from unfaithful men and support Madam Chu!"
For a moment, the people cheered for Chu Qingniang.
On the other side, Qi Che's face turned ashen and he stared at Chu Qingniang with hatred, as if he wanted to stare a hole in her.
Finally, he suddenly thought of something and a bloodthirsty smile appeared on his face, making him look dark and deep.
"Oh! Sue me?"
"Chu Qingniang, have you forgotten that you are a commoner and I am an official?"
"When a citizen sues an official, he must first roll a nail board and then submit the complaint before the prefect can accept it."
hiss!
As soon as these words were spoken, there was dead silence inside and outside the court, and the people held their breath, watching the scene in horror.
Even Du Youwei couldn't help but widen his eyes in horror, as if he was struck by lightning.
I have been an official for so many years and have seen people seeking death, but this is the first time I have seen someone as crazy as Qi Che who is seeking death!
The real princess is here, and she wants to punish you, a heartless man.
Oh, you also want them to roll a circle of nail board first.
It's simply the opposite of Tian Gang! It's the opposite of Tian Gang!
However, that was not all. Just as Qi Che finished his words, there was a sudden commotion outside the court. Then, a woman with pearls and jade on her head and luxurious clothes pushed aside the bailiff and rushed in aggressively.
"Who is so blind as to sue my son?" Qi's mother's shrill voice pierced the courtroom.
"My son is a top scholar and a high-ranking official in the capital. You want to sue him. Are you tired of living?"
Chu Qingniang turned around and looked calmly at the woman who had always called her a 'good daughter-in-law'.
Qi's mother was stunned at first, and then a mean smile appeared on her wrinkled face.
"Who was I thinking? It turns out to be you, the unlucky star!"
Mother Qi put her hands on her hips and deliberately raised her voice: "If it weren't for my son's kindness, you would have frozen to death in the snow. How dare you come to the government office to cause trouble now?"
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