Chapter 135 Shen's Identity Revealed
Shen Jinyuan looked at Shen Laoer again and asked in a deep voice: "Shen Fugui, what else do you have to say?"
Shen Lao Er cursed Li in his heart, but faced with the accusation of his relatives, he had to confess the truth in the hope of being treated leniently.
At this moment, Shen suddenly came out of the house and knelt on the ground.
"Sir, I want to sue Shen Fugui for molesting my eldest sister-in-law. Please help me." Shen said with tears on her face and fell heavily to the ground.
Shen Jinyuan quickly stood up and went forward to help Shen up.
"Eldest sister, you are not feeling well, so you don't need to come out to get some fresh air. If you have any grievances, just tell me."
Shen Jinyuan's call of "elder sister" immediately caused an uproar at the scene.
"Oh my God, was I dreaming just now? What did you hear?"
"I'm not dreaming. Shen is the county magistrate's sister."
"Isn't it said that Shen is an orphan? In order to raise money for her parents' medical treatment, she married into the Shen family with only one tael of silver. I didn't hear that she had a younger brother at that time?"
"The Shen family is doomed now. Don't you think the Wan family is too lucky?"
"You hit the nail on the head. No one knew that Shen was carried away and thrown away by the Shen family at the beginning. Even if they knew, no one dared to follow her to the cemetery to rescue her. But the Wan family did just that. Not only did they carry her back, they were also willing to keep her at home. They deserve their good luck."
"Oh, I heard that the village chief was going to use two taels of silver to find someone in the village to serve Shen, but someone from the Wan family snatched it away."
"Hmph, two taels of silver? How much would be left after paying for medical treatment and medicine? Besides, the Shen family had a bad reputation at that time. Who would be willing to serve an ominous person, especially a sickly one, during the New Year?"
"So, people with good hearts will be blessed. Don't be jealous of the Wan family's good fortune. Think about who among you has offended the Shen family."
The women in the crowd suddenly became nervous. If they were to say that they had offended Shen, they had not really offended her. They just said some bad things about her.
There was a buzz of discussion in the crowd, but Shen Jinyuan didn't pay too much attention to the people's discussions. After all, Shen had lived in Shizi Village for so many years and was regarded as an ominous person by everyone. He could guess what these people were thinking without thinking.
However, the village chief standing in the crowd was not happy. He felt that today was the day to clear Shen's name. Although he was shocked that Shen actually had a brother who was a county magistrate, it did not affect what he said next.
"Sir, the Shen family has always been regarded as an unlucky person in the village. In fact, it was all done intentionally by Old Lady Shen. Not long after Shen married into the Shen family, Old Master Shen died and Old Lady Shen became paralyzed. In fact, it was all done by Old Fourth Shen. Back then, Old Master Shen and Old Fourth Shen went out to work together, and there was an accident on the construction site. Old Master Shen lost his life because he protected Old Fourth Shen from the disaster. Only Jin Niu knew about this. Later, Old Fourth Shen came back and told Old Lady Shen, who beat him up. During the argument between the two, Old Lady Shen was pushed to the ground by Old Fourth Shen and her legs were broken by a heavy object. In order to prevent her fourth son from being cursed, Old Lady Shen put everything on the head of the Shen family over the years, in order to make Shen willing to work hard for the family and not cause trouble for Old Fourth Shen."
When the village chief told the truth, Shen was also shocked. She began to sob. For so many years, she had been bearing the stigma for the fourth room, and the fourth room was the murderer who killed her husband.
Besides, all the people in the fourth room were dead, so she couldn't possibly take the child, could she? Shen felt angry but had no place to vent her anger. She was holding her breath, unable to let it go.
The people around started talking again.
"No wonder the old lady of the Shen family didn't have a good end. It turns out that she did something immoral. Shen's daughter was a beautiful girl who married into the Shen family. It's only been a few years, but she has been tortured to the point where she is neither human nor ghost. It's pitiful."
"Okay, stop talking. There will be someone in the Shen family to make the decision for her. Just wait and see. No one in the Shen family will have a good ending."
Shen Jinyuan was furious at this time. He didn't expect that the people in the Shen family were so bold. The mother-in-law tortured her daughter-in-law, and even the brother-in-law wanted to get involved with his sister-in-law. What kind of life did the eldest sister live in this Shen family?
Shen Jinyuan's eyes were filled with heartache.
Shen Jinyuan picked up the testimony from the old man, took a look at it, and a trace of ripples flashed in his eyes.
This word? He couldn't help but look at the old man again, but the old man lowered his head with a respectful look, and his expression could not be seen at all.
However, Shen Jinyuan had more important things to do at this time. He suppressed his doubts and took the testimony to Shen Laoer.
"Sign it."
Shen Jinyuan threw the testimony in front of Shen Laoer, and the yamen runner immediately stepped forward and forced Shen Laoer to sign.
Shen Lao Er's face was pale.
A live trial ended just like that, Shen Jinyuan announced in public: "Xuanning County, Jinwu Town, Shizi Village Shen Family, Shen Fugui, Shen Fuhai, Shen Fuyou three brothers, their behavior is contrary to filial piety, ignoring the grace of the elders, acting against reason, and living against their conscience.
Don't you know that your body and hair are given by your parents? However, they forget their roots and do not remember the grace of giving birth to you. They neither take care of you by your bedside nor visit you at your knees. This is extremely disrespectful. Their behavior is abominable and their heart is despicable. They are despised by the world and cannot be tolerated by reason and law.
According to the laws of our dynasty, he should be imprisoned for three years, where he should be educated every day and reflect on his mistakes so that he can correct them.
Come, take these three unfilial sons away. "
The three brothers of the Shen family could not even cry out that they were wronged at this time. After listening to Shen Jinyuan's teachings, they felt guilty towards Old Lady Shen. They all lowered their heads and dared not argue, allowing the officers to take them away.
Shen Jinyuan helped Shen into the Wan family's courtyard.
The onlookers were reluctant to disperse and still stood at the door of the Wan family watching from afar.
"Sister, today is the Lantern Festival. I came here specially to celebrate with you. I wonder if you are going to the town to visit the Lantern Festival? The town is not far from here."
Shen glanced at Old Lady Wan, who seemed a little reserved. After all, after knowing Shen Jinyuan's identity, she had a class. Old Lady Wan had always been very clear about her identity and would never cross the line without authorization.
Seeing that Mrs. Wan's family were very restrained, Shen felt a little guilty. However, they were originally planning to go to the town to attend the Lantern Festival today. Now that she could go with her brother, Shen was more than happy.
"Yuan'er, we were originally planning to go to the town to visit the Lantern Festival today. Look, my sister is wearing the new clothes that my aunt made for me. But now that you are here, my elder sister is even happier and in much better spirits."
Shen Jinyuan saw that Shen's complexion was indeed much better.
"Okay, then shall we all set off together?"
But there was only one carriage, and it was obviously not enough for so many people.
Old Lady Wan said at the right time: "Sir, my family are all used to doing rough work and are strong. We can just walk to the town and not disturb your family reunion. You can go ahead."
Shen felt reluctant, and at this moment Wan Ersao came in.
"Mother, Jing'er has sent a carriage to take us to the town to see the lanterns. She has also sent a carriage, and it's waiting at the door."
The carriage sent by Qiu family came at the right time to ease the current situation.
It turned out that the carriage following Shen Jinyuan's carriage was the one sent by Qiu. The coachman had been waiting outside for the opportunity to go in, but he didn't expect that the person who went in first was the county magistrate. He could only wait patiently outside.
Now there were two carriages, but no one dared to get on Shen Jinyuan's carriage. Finally, it was Shen who spoke up and asked the children to sit with her, and the adults to sit in the other one.
After the family had packed up, they finally set off.
Because Wan Jinshu's health had not yet recovered, the Zhao family had already decided not to go out during the Lantern Festival.
The children should have been laughing and talking, but because Shen Jinyuan was present, the children were all silent.
Seeing that the children were very reserved, Shen Jinyuan began to tell them what he had seen and heard over the years, as well as some jokes.
Soon, the cheerful laughter of children could be heard in the carriage.
Little Fubao, who was sitting in the back carriage, snuggled in Wan Ersao's arms and was very well-behaved.
The carriage arrived in the town after noon.
Qiu had been waiting at the entrance of the town early.
Old Mrs. Wan got off the carriage and looked at the familiar scene, feeling that things and people had changed.
More than 20 days ago, their family was standing here as prisoners waiting to be exiled. Now, they are dressed in fancy clothes and accompany the county magistrate to celebrate the Lantern Festival. How can one not sigh with emotion?
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