Chapter 485 486. Excuse me
Xu Mu was helpless and picked out a few people from the crowd. "We are the ones who lost the most things here. We have worked so hard and this is our last chance. Do you really want to miss it? What if you find your things back?"
Some people were actually persuaded by him, and gradually one or two people stood up.
"Sir, we are just looking for you. We will definitely not disturb the lady."
Lichun snorted coldly, "You guys are so bold, how dare you come to my lady and make trouble?
Even if you want to go in and search, you are not qualified. Our wife is a member of an official family. Even if we are willing to cooperate, the local authorities have the final say.
I wonder what the county magistrate's rules are now? Are these people in front of me considered to be falsely accusing the government?"
The faces of those merchants suddenly changed. They just wanted to get their things back and didn't want to get into trouble.
At that moment, some people retreated, and now only Xu Muto and a middle-aged merchant were left standing in front.
County Magistrate Wu felt his scalp tingling. This matter really put him in a dilemma. No matter how he handled it, it would be disadvantageous to him.
In front of so many people, he had to handle the matter impartially, but he couldn't afford to offend the lady here.
"This," Magistrate Wu now wanted to give the troublemakers a few severe beatings because it was because they had put him in this dilemma.
"It's no use keeping deadlocked like this," the escort leader said, "Why don't we go to other places in the village to look carefully, or check the merchants carefully to see if anything is left behind?"
The villagers were fed up. They had already been delayed for a long time because of such a trivial matter. "You have searched our village thoroughly. Master Gang and Brother Cha have also searched everywhere. Is this never going to end?"
"Why can't we check here? I heard that some wealthy families have some special hobbies. Who knows?" Another sarcastic voice came from the crowd, but this person was blocked tightly by the people in front of him, and Lin Dapeng had no idea who was causing trouble.
He was about to go over to investigate, when Xu Muto came up to him and said, "I'm willing to pay with my life. If you don't find what you want, I'll let you beat me up or kill me."
Lin Dapeng, "Oh, it seems that you are very confident? What's the matter? Did you see someone transporting the things here?"
"I don't want to talk to you now. You are just a dog under the nobleman. Why are you hiding in there when you are the one who really makes the decision?"
Lin Dapeng drew out the knife in his hand and said, "You are looking for death."
"You are angry out of shame. Look at your attitude now. Everyone will think you are guilty."
Magistrate Wu, "How about this young man go in and report it? Maybe Madam Gu will be willing to help."
Lichun stood up at this moment and looked at everyone, "Our Madam said that it is not impossible for you to go in, but my family is not easy to bully. Who should take the responsibility for the offense afterwards?"
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"What if they find it out?" The elusive voice came out again at this time.
"Oh, I don't know who is so eager to convict us. If he has the guts to stand up openly, I will respect him as a hero.
He is so irresponsible and wants to reap the benefits behind the scenes?
You are shouting so happily, and there is no anxiety in your tone. Could it be that the thief in your group is crying "stop thief"?
This time, Lin Dapeng didn't need to run into the crowd to grab someone. The look in everyone's eyes when they looked at one person at the same time said it all.
With so many people staring at him, Cao Lei’s short body could no longer be hidden. He just stood there with a stiff face.
Magistrate Wu raised his finger and pointed at him, "You, come over here and talk."
Cao Lei licked his lips and walked up to County Magistrate Cao.
Lichun looked him up and down, "You cunning fellow, if you have anything to say, just say it openly now, don't hide behind and make noises."
Cao Lei, "..."
Magistrate Wu, "Tell me, I was very happy to hear what you said just now."
Cao Lei, "Your Excellency, I am just worried about you all. It is not easy for you to come out and do business. Cutting off someone's financial resources is like killing their parents. Please give us a fair judgment."
Jin Qianqian almost laughed out of anger after hearing the report. These people were really calculating. It seemed that they not only wanted to ruin her reputation, but also wanted to frame her with a crime.
After giving a few instructions to Li Qiu who was standing next to him, Li Qiu immediately followed the order and opened the gate.
"So that everyone knows, my wife knows everything and understands why you are here.
Madam is kindhearted and cannot bear the fact that so many merchants are on the verge of losing their lives because of their goods.
Naturally, we agree to let you go in and check. Our lady also has requirements. As long as you can do the following two things, we servants can fully cooperate with you."
Magistrate Wu: "I am ashamed to have disturbed your wife.
I wonder what Madam wants? This county has agreed to it on their behalf."
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Li Qiu bowed to Magistrate Wu and said, "I am Li Qiu, your servant, and I am honored to meet you, Magistrate.
My wife said that the things we brought out are quite complicated and since they are female relatives, we only hope that the people who go in to search are women with nimble hands and feet.
This thing has not been found, and I hope you will punish them for falsely accusing the government."
After Li Qiu finished speaking, he looked directly at Xu Mutou, Cao Lei and the others. Everyone knew the people mentioned here.
Magistrate Wu immediately replied politely, "These are all as they should be. Madam, you are so righteous. I will do my duty in this matter."
Most of the people present had no objection to this, especially the local residents, who looked at the several merchants who had led the riot with malice in their eyes.
They have to keep a close eye on these people. They hope that when the adults come to question them, they can help and prevent them from escaping.
However, some people were quicker than them. As soon as Magistrate Wu finished speaking, Lin Dapeng had already asked several guards to stand beside them.
Jin Qianqian and her two children, surrounded by several maids and guards, stood in the yard and watched County Magistrate Wu and several maids come in.
Magistrate Wu only glanced in that direction, then stood in the yard, bowed respectfully, and said sorry for disturbing him. Only then did he allow several selected village women to go in and check.
The women in the village had never seen such a scene before. They secretly glanced in the direction of Jin Qianqian, then quickly covered their chests and lowered their heads.
Now, hearing the magistrate's order, they walked into the room.
The two maids beside Jin Qianqian also followed in immediately.
They were most familiar with this kind of house. It was the same mud house as their own, but it made them terrified.
I was afraid that I would accidentally touch something I shouldn’t touch and offend an important person.
(End of this chapter)
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