Chapter 725 It doesn’t matter if the knife doesn’t move, I can help him move it
In front of the Water Transport Bureau's yamen, Sang Zhixia actually found a strong man with strong hands to knock on the cowhide drum at the door on time.
The rumbling sound of the drums attracted the attention of the common people and boatmen passing by early in the morning.
Sang Zhixia leisurely adjusted the hairpin that was inserted diagonally on her head and winked at Lin Yun who was at the front.
Sang Zhixia is not the protagonist today.
Lin Yun was the one who came forward to replace him. Chen Jing'an, relying on his eloquence, made up the words of the complaint and temporarily acted as a lawyer.
Tian Ying'er stood beside Sang Zhixia, covered her mouth with her hands and whispered, "Sister, is Chen Jing'an really okay?"
When this person saw the stack of written adverbials, he grabbed them and said he would do it.
But can Chen Jing'an really handle something like going to court to appeal for justice?
Sang Zhixia hasn't spoken yet.
Tian Ying'er said quietly, "I doubt he even knows what's written in the complaint. He might not even be able to recite it fluently."
As if noticing Tian Ying'er's worried look, Chen Jing'an pointed his fan in the air with a look of confidence.
Tian Ying'er became even more worried when she saw this: "How about we change someone before the court starts?"
This stuff looks unreliable!
Sang Zhixia suppressed a smile and said, "It doesn't matter whether he knows what he is writing or not, as long as he can make a fuss and gain momentum."
"The reason we're making this scene today isn't actually to file a serious complaint."
Tian Ying'er touched her nose with a confused look in her eyes.
Sang Zhixia chuckled and said, "Don't worry, the fun is about to begin, isn't it?"
The entrance to the Water Transport Bureau was unusually bustling with people gathering there early in the morning.
Ling Chu noticed a few people peeking out from the crowd and whispered, "Boss, people from several families are here."
Nanyun is a big city and a must-pass place for ships coming and going from the dock.
Although only the Yan, Wei, and Gui families have lived here for a long time in the Nanxun Chamber of Commerce, the other families all have houses here and have their own confidants.
What happened on the canal last night was deliberately concealed, and no one in the city knows about it yet.
But there was quite a commotion in front of the Wei family's gate, and those with sharp eyes and ears couldn't have been unaware of it.
It's not surprising that someone was sent here to inquire about the news today.
Sang Zhixia said calmly, "Are you kidding me? It's normal to rush in early to grab a good seat."
The 500,000 taels of silver that Wei Cheng had arranged overnight had already been delivered to Qian An's house.
According to previous practice, those who come to file a lawsuit today will not only fail to get the justice they want, but will most likely be dragged out and beaten with twenty or thirty boards, and then thrown out half-dead.
These people thought they were just there to watch the fun, so of course they didn't mind making trouble.
Sang Zhixia pursed her lips slightly, and someone touched her wrist lightly.
Sang Zhixia turned around and asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"
Xu Yu took a half step forward, took Sang Zhixia's hand, and whispered in her ear, "I heard that the little bastard at home made you angry last night. Let me comfort you."
Sang Zhixia was so angry that she laughed: "Why would you bother me?"
"There are so many people here, will you..."
"No problem."
Xu Yu pinched Sang Zhixia's fingers to reassure her, and said nonchalantly, "I've already marked the path. It's not up to anyone to decide whether to walk or not, or how to walk."
Sang Zhixia had a smile in her eyes and didn't respond. Suddenly, she heard the sound of a gavel in the courtroom, and the crowd who had been leaning over and whispering gradually quieted down.
With everyone's eyes focused on him, Chen Jing'an neither knelt nor cried out for injustice. Instead, he held a stack of petitions in his hand and directly handed them to Qian An.
Tian Ying'er, who was originally watching nervously, saw this and her face twitched.
So this person has no intention of speaking out himself?
Chen Jing'an took a small step back.
Lin Yun bowed his head and said in a resounding voice, "Sir, we have come here today with evidence to expose Wei Cheng and his accomplices for wantonly abducting children from decent families, violating taboos in human trafficking, and wantonly beating and killing children from decent families and forcing them to commit crimes."
"We have all the evidence, witnesses, and evidence. Please review it, sir."
Qian An had been prepared. With a sullen expression, he flipped open the complaint on the table and said sternly, "Where are the witnesses?"
"In a private residence in Fengwei Lane in the city, there are seventy-two witnesses rescued from the Wei family's building. Three of them are here with us now."
As soon as Lin Yun finished speaking, he systematically explained where these people were found and the circumstances under which they were found.
The more Qian An listened, the more frightened he became.
It was only when he saw Xu Yu coming to his house and revealing his identity five days ago that he realized that Xu Yu, who had frightened countless imperial troops, had actually come to Nanyun.
But looking at the situation today, someone might have already laid a comprehensive net under his nose, but it has not been noticed by anyone.
Otherwise, why didn't he hear anything when there was such a big commotion in the city last night?
Is Xu Yu ready to take action against the people from Nanxun Chamber of Commerce so early?
A layer of cold sweat broke out on Qian An's back, and he looked slightly stunned.
Chen Jing'an tapped his palm with the tail of his fan, and said with a smile, "Sir?"
"Have you seen the evidence on this table?"
Qian An suddenly came back to his senses. He pinched his palm calmly and said solemnly, "Are you sure that what you said is true?"
Chen Jingan smiled and said, "Of course."
"If you don't believe me, you can go to Fengwei Lane and take a look. Last night, we found detailed account books of transactions and killings in several buildings of the Wei family."
Chen Jing'an raised his hand slightly, and Song Liu and others who were well prepared brought two stacks of account books to Qian'an's desk.
Qian An opened the account book and didn't even finish reading the first page. His face was filled with anger and he slammed the table hard: "How can this be!"
"This is simply disregarding the law and acting recklessly, a crime that cannot be punished!"
Chen Jing'an slowly retreated, holding the folding fan.
Qian An shouted angrily, "Someone come!"
"Immediately mobilize eight hundred officers and soldiers to surround the Wei Mansion! Wei Cheng and his accomplices must not be spared!"
"Anyone who dares to disobey will be strangled on the spot!"
"No tolerance!"
As soon as Qian An gave the order, the people from the Water Transport Bureau moved quickly and rushed towards the Wei family in a mighty force amid many surprised gazes.
Sang Zhixia, protected by Xu Yu, stood at the end of the crowd. He pondered Qian An's words and said delicately, "Those who disobey will be strangled on the spot?"
"I'm afraid the Wei family can't find anyone who won't resist, right?"
Xu Yu hummed in surprise, his tone tinged with mockery: "It's hard to say anything else, but he won't let Wei Cheng live."
"At least you can't come to me alive. Otherwise... who are you going to put the blame on for all these unexplainable sins?"
Sang Zhixia curled her lips and muttered, "Dogs bite each other and end up with a mouth full of fur."
Xu Yu laughed and said, "Just die. It will save me from more trouble."
"Come on, we can go back now."
Sang Zhixia let Xu Yu lead her out of the crowd, and said thoughtfully, "The Wei family deserves what they got for their crimes, but this kind of surprise attack is the best way to deal with it. I'm afraid repeating the same old trick won't work."
"What are you going to do next?"
Xu Yu looked at Sang Zhixia with a smile, hooked her palm and said softly, "The next one is the Yan family, of course we can't use the same trick again."
"But, Zhizhi, have you forgotten that some people think Yan Jun is a good-for-nothing?"
"They were surrounded and attacked last night, and now they're like mad dogs that have jumped over the wall. It wouldn't be surprising if they opened their mouths and bit people randomly, right?"
A white light flashed in Sang Zhixia's mind and she realized something, and she let out a silent "oh".
Xu Yu smiled faintly and said slowly, "Killing with a borrowed knife, do you understand?"
"It doesn't matter if the knife doesn't move. I can help him move it..."
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