"Now that you mention it, I remember. He is the eldest grandson of the Wang family. I heard that the eldest grandson was not favored by Grand Tutor Wang, and he was married off to a daughter from a poor family."
"So that's how it is. I heard that Grand Tutor Wang was angered to death by Lord Wang. Could there be some hidden story?" someone asked curiously.
"You just heard it too. Lord Wang killed Lord Wang's father and uncle. It's possible that he could also kill Lord Wang. After all, the crime of angering the Grand Tutor to death is no small matter. If Lord Wang really killed them, how could the Emperor not arrest him? It's clear that it was the Wang family who did it, since they killed so many people."
"Ahem." Sun Cheng coughed a few times and said, "No wonder you treated human life so lightly just now. You are so cold-blooded and ruthless. Alright, Lord Wang, come with me to the yamen. Someone has accused you of killing your brother, selling your niece cheaply, and abusing your nephew."
"Qiu Tangshi!" Wang Kuanqi wanted to threaten him, but Shen Shi stopped him. "Master, with so many people watching, why not just let him go?" The surrounding whispers made her furious, yet she was helpless.
Wang Kuanqi glared fiercely at Qiu Chengshi, then turned to look at Yang Zhong. However, all the members of the Yang family had their heads bowed and were kneeling very devoutly.
"Remember to go to Lord Yang and send him the calligraphy in the study, along with those rare books. Make sure he can get me out." In a flash, he had already come up with a plan. As long as Yang Zhongneng could lend a helping hand, he was sure he could make a comeback.
Qiu Tangshi looked at the two with a half-smile. If he hadn't been thinking that the Wang family would eventually return to Wang Jiyang's hands, he would have really wanted to request that a court be set up here to publicly try Wang Kuanqi and Shen Shi.
Moreover, the Wang family is too powerful; if pushed too far, even a dog might jump over the wall.
Before Wang Kuanqi could say much, the soldiers went over and tied him up. He shook off their hands and said, "I can walk by myself!"
He gave Qiu Tangshi a curt snort with considerable composure, "Madam Wang, please do as well." Qiu Tangshi said.
"You! What right do you have to arrest me too!" Wang Shenshi glared at Qiu Tangshi. Having lived a life of luxury for many years, this was the first time the Wang family's name was not working. She didn't know what to say to threaten Qiu Tangshi, so she could only glare at her.
Qiu Tang smiled, her peach blossom eyes seemingly gazing tenderly at Wang Shenshi, yet her words were incredibly piercing: "Madam, have you forgotten that Fan Shi sued you and Wang Kuanqi for murdering her husband, selling her daughter cheaply, and abusing her son? Look, the indictment is still here."
Having said that, he actually took out a petition and handed it to Madam Wang, saying, "Second Madam, you should also come with me to the Jingzhao Prefecture."
"you……"
“My lord.” Liu Ren’an’s voice interrupted Wang Shen’s words. He squeezed out of the crowd, followed by Li Hanzhou. “My lord, I am at your service at any time.”
I'm so glad we came at the right time. See? Following the princess was definitely the right decision.
Li Hanzhou and Gu exchanged a glance. It seemed that their lord was finally about to make it. They had been watching from outside for quite a while. Attendant Wang was definitely going to be in trouble. Moreover, Lord Qiu and Lord Wang were both Attendants, and they were mortal enemies. Now Lord Qiu could finally dominate the Secretariat.
"Lord Liu, do your job well." Although Qiu Chengshi was a second-rank official with real power and one of the prime ministers, he remembered every official in the capital, including Liu Ren'an.
Liu Ren'an was so excited that he almost burst into tears. He never expected that the legendary Lord Qiu would remember him. It felt like a warm sun was shining in his heart.
His eyes were moist, and his face was flushed with excitement. He nodded excitedly like a young boy, "Yes, I will do my job well. Why don't you two invite Madam Wang to the government office?" His attitude changed quickly, and he gestured to Li Hanzhou and Gu to tie up Madam Wang.
"What are you doing? I warn you, don't touch me!" Wang Shenshi's maid rushed forward to protect her, and Granny Li stood in front of her to shield her.
Liu Ren'an walked over like a nice guy, "Madam Wang, the emperor is subject to the same laws as commoners. You should leave. Why don't you two take Madam Wang away quickly?" His expression was very amiable, but he showed no mercy whatsoever.
After living most of my life, I finally stood up for myself and was able to speak with confidence in front of the matriarch of the powerful Wang family.
Liu Ren'an was overjoyed at that moment.
Li Han and Zhou Gu were bitter. The Wang family was in trouble at the moment, but who knew when they might make a comeback? After all, the family's power was not something that ordinary people could shake. They might be afraid of Lord Qiu, but if they wanted to deal with the two of them, it would be as easy as crushing an ant.
But they couldn't ignore what the adults said; the local official was more powerful than the county magistrate, leaving them in a dilemma.
"Let me see Madam Wang off." At this moment, the palace maid who had spoken earlier came over and looked at Madam Wang Shen with neither servility nor arrogance. "Madam Wang, please."
Wang Kuanqi was so angry he almost fainted from the glare. Arresting him was one thing, but arresting his wife too? Was the Jingzhao Prefecture a place where women could just walk in? What kind of reputation would a woman have after leaving the Jingzhao Prefecture?
Wang Shenshi's reputation is ruined, and the reputations of his children will also plummet, which is more painful than being tortured.
"Qiu Tangshi, don't go too far!" He pointed at Qiu Tangshi, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets.
Wang Muxuan, who had been standing there dumbfounded, finally came to his senses. He angrily pointed at Qiu Tangshi and stood protectively beside Wang Shenshi, saying, "Let's see who dares to touch my mother!" He snatched the waist knife from Wang Tu's hand and slashed at Li Hanzhougu beside him.
Li Han couldn't dodge in time and was slashed on the arm, blood gushing out immediately.
As Wang Muxuan finished speaking, Wang Mulei stepped in front of Wang Shenshi and said to the rest of the Wang family, "Uncles and cousins, are you going to just stand by and watch someone bully the matriarch of my Wang family in front of you?"
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