Chapter 133 Arrest
When Old Lady Wan was immersed in shock, she heard Shen Jinyuan say again.
"Eldest sister, but you are not fit for long journeys right now, and there are still some people in the county government that I have not dealt with yet. I am afraid that you might get hurt. I think the old lady and her family are all kind people. You should stay here for another month or so. When the weather warms up in the spring and your body is almost healed, your brother will come to pick you up."
Shen looked worried when she heard this.
"Yuan'er, what trouble are you in? Can I help you?"
Shen knew that Shen Jinyuan might be facing problems in the officialdom and she certainly couldn't help, but she still couldn't help but ask.
Shen Jinyuan comforted Shen and said, "Don't worry, elder sister. I can handle it. These are just some minor issues left over from the previous county magistrate. I am no longer the Shen Jinyuan of my childhood. I can protect you. I don't know where our parents' graves are. Next time when you come back, we will go and burn some incense for them. Let's make them happy. I can be considered to have returned home in glory and not let them down."
Shen nodded and wiped the corners of her eyes.
"Yuan'er, you don't have to worry about your elder sister. As long as you work hard for the people, your parents will be pleased. Our Shen family has no descendants until your elder sister, but we didn't expect to find you. Our Shen family's ancestral graves are also blessed. Yuan'er, you must be an honest official."
After the brother and sister talked for a while, Shen Jinyuan asked about Old Lady Wan.
"Old Madam, I don't know how the Shen family next door abused my eldest sister. Please tell me in detail. Abusing a daughter-in-law should also be punished."
Old Lady Wan sighed, "Sir, what's the point of punishment? The old woman who abused your elder sister is already dead. This is retribution. She abused your elder sister, and her son abused her. It's the law of nature, and no one can escape it."
Shen Jinyuan frowned, and his voice couldn't help but carry a hint of authority, "What's going on?"
Old Mrs. Wan then recounted what happened to the Shen family on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
"Oh, I was just worried that I had no crime to punish the Shen family."
After saying this, Shen Jinyuan stood up and walked out.
"Qi Tang, come in."
Shen Jinyuan shouted outside the yard.
The servant just now came in trotting immediately.
"My lord, I am here."
"Go to the village entrance and call the constable."
Old Mrs. Wan didn't expect that Shen Jinyuan would bring a constable with him this time. She was suddenly startled in her heart, thinking that he came well prepared.
Shen also stood up in shock.
"Yuan'er, what are you going to do?"
Shen Jinyuan helped Shen into the house.
"Eldest sister, don't worry about it. Just sit still and watch your brother help you get revenge."
Shen's face turned pale, she was secretly anxious and couldn't help coughing.
"Eldest sister, what's wrong with you?"
"I...cough cough...I'm fine...cough cough..."
Wan Ersao quickly brought a glass of water and handed it to her. Shen felt much better after drinking the water.
"Yuan'er, you can't act on impulse. You are the county magistrate. No matter how the Shen family treats me, they are still good people. You must not seek revenge for your elder sister."
Shen Jinyuan smiled and said, "Eldest sister, don't worry. I know what I am doing. The Shen family abused me to death. The people in your village are all witnesses. The laws of my Cangyu country stipulate that anyone who is unfilial must be educated and sentenced to three years in prison. He must learn filial piety and reflect on his mistakes every day in prison."
However, whether or not they can get out alive after entering the cell is not something that the Shen family can control. Now that they are in his territory, can he still let these people get out alive?
However, Shen Jinyuan did not say this in front of Shen Shi, because he was afraid that Shen Shi would worry about him.
After hearing this, Shen didn't say anything else. If she could put these people in jail for a few years, she would feel relieved.
Soon Qi Tang led a team of constables into the village. It was the first time for constables to enter a village and they were immediately surrounded by onlookers.
The people have a natural fear of officials.
However, those who were exiled here were much calmer than the local natives. After all, they had either been officials or had met officials.
When Shen Jinyuan came out of the Wan family's yard, the people outside immediately knelt on the ground.
"Your humble servant greets the County Magistrate."
Shen Jinyuan didn't want to disturb the people, but such a big scene was unavoidable.
"Everyone, please stand up. I have no intention of disturbing the people. Since all the villagers are here today, I will be a witness."
Shen Jinyuan waved his hand and said to the detectives, "Go and capture Shen Laoer, Shen Laosan, and Shen Laowu next door."
"Yes, sir."
Led by Captain Wang, the detectives quickly headed towards the Shen family.
The people of the Shen family were still sleeping soundly, and had no idea that a disaster was about to happen.
Captain Wang knocked on the door loudly, and Shen Lao Er then came to open the door in a daze, stepping on his shoes.
"Who is this? It's so early in the morning. Can't you let me sleep peacefully?"
"Take it."
Captain Wang gave an order and several constables came up from behind and immediately arrested Shen Lao Er.
As soon as Shen Lao Er saw the officer's uniform clearly, he was so frightened that he screamed.
At this time, he was so frightened that his legs went weak and he could not stand up. He was helped to stand upright by two yamen runners, one on each side. However, his face was pale, his head was numb, his brain was blank, and he was dazed for a moment.
"Sir, what crime have I committed?"
Shen Lao Er was trembling and didn't dare to look up at the officer. His voice was intermittent, and it was obvious that he was too frightened.
"Humph, take him away and go see the master."
Then, Shen Lao San and Shen Lao Si were also escorted out by the yamen runners.
The villagers put down their work and ran to tell each other. At this time, the road in front of Wan's house was full of people, blocking the way. The villagers looked at Shen Jinyuan with awe and curiosity in their eyes.
Shen Jinyuan was wearing a thick sky-blue brocade robe, a cloak on the outside, and a rabbit fur cotton hat on his head. He had a calm expression and a sharp gaze.
Behind him stood several yamen runners, wearing official swords on their waists, long boots on their feet, and dressed in yamen runner uniforms. They all stood with their backs straight and looked very majestic.
Upon seeing this, the people stepped back, leaving some space and keeping a distance from the officials. Some bowed their heads to show their respect, while others whispered and talked among themselves.
The children watched curiously, but were hurriedly pulled away by the adults for fear that they would offend the officials.
The originally bustling village became quiet because of the arrival of the detectives, and an atmosphere of awe and tension filled the air.
"Sir, the criminal has been brought here."
Shen Laoer and his two brothers were escorted by several yamen runners and walked past the villagers with their heads lowered. The originally solemn atmosphere finally showed a slight change.
"What has happened to the Shen family?"
"I don't know, but the Shen family has been unlucky this year. It's their own fault."
"That's right. First, they threw their hardworking sister-in-law into the cemetery alive, then let Mrs. Feng die of illness at home, and threw my mother and Mrs. Ma into a straw shed and froze to death. The men in their family are really worthless. There were six women in the family, and now there are only two left. I don't know if they can survive."
"In my opinion, it's not the Shen family that's unlucky for their family, it's the men in their family that are unlucky for the women."
"Shh, stop talking. Look at Shen Lao Er, he still has the nerve to cry out that he is innocent."
"Sir, I am innocent. I have never done anything evil. I have not even committed any petty theft. Please help me." When Shen Lao Er saw Shen Jinyuan, he immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed to protest his innocence.
At this time, Old Lady Wan had asked Old Master Wan to move out a chair. Shen Jinyuan gathered his cloak and sat on the chair, looking down at Old Second Shen's head, but his heart was already filled with resentment.
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