Chapter 126: Standing in an Invincible Position
It seemed as if he had never seen Xie Lu suffer any loss.
One time, Sun Ershao was sued in the county government hall.
One time, he heard from his wife at home that he had proved his innocence after the county magistrate's wife fell into the water at a plum blossom viewing banquet.
Once again, right now.
Every word and sentence is clear, logical, well-organized and accurate in expression.
From beginning to end, he felt calm and at ease.
It seemed as if he had expected to encounter this situation and had already prepared for it.
The bearded official winked at the young yamen runner beside him.
The breathless young yamen runner: Him again?
I'm tired, it's another day of working like a horse.
Accept your fate!
The young yamen runner wiped the sweat from his forehead and trotted towards the Jiciyuan.
The nun in charge of the Jiciyuan was grateful for Lu Mingchao's kindness. When she heard that Lu Mingchao was in trouble, she took the laundry women and the cooks from the Jiciyuan and rushed to Chaofu Grain Store.
Young yamen runner: He couldn’t even catch up with a few old women!
"Benefactor." The nun in charge of Jiciyuan bowed to Lu Mingchao, and then without the officer asking any questions, she muttered a lot.
"Mrs. Xie has a kind heart and does good deeds. Everyone in our Ji Ci Hospital can testify for her."
"The day before yesterday at about 6:30 pm, the shopkeeper of Chaofu Grain Store brought about a bushel of rice to the Ji Ci Hospital. The cook at the Ji Ci Hospital has been using that bushel of rice to cook for the past two days."
"This is the cook of my Ji Ci Yuan. You can interrogate her at will."
The bearded officer waved his hands and said, "No need, the case is clear."
"The pottery jar, the doctor, the Jiciyuan, the witnesses and the evidence can prove that the owner of Chaofu Grain Store, Xie Lu, is innocent and there is no problem with the rice in Chaofu Grain Store."
The bearded official suddenly changed the subject and said in a cold voice, "Wang Laoer, do you and your son have anything else to say?"
"You have made false accusations, vandalized the shop, and deserve fifty lashes of the cane."
"Sir, my wife has really been poisoned. She is exhaling more than she is breathing in." The old man wailed.
The young man was dumbfounded.
Lu Mingchao took two steps forward and said, "Let's deal with each other. Please go inside and assess the damages for the grain store first."
"Shopkeeper, take the abacus."
The bearded officer stroked his beard and said, "This shop has been smashed and destroyed by an unexpected disaster. We need to check it carefully to determine the damage."
Lu Mingchao didn't ask for more, he just took what he was entitled to.
She wanted to establish the reputation of Chaofu through what happened today, and let Chaofu take root thoroughly in Changhe County. With deep roots, it will naturally grow into a towering tree with luxuriant branches and leaves.
She, Lu Mingchao, wanted to be a towering tree that stood firm and unmoved.
The people watching on the long street are her best advertisement.
Well, after drinking her sweet water and moistening your mouth and throat, you have to beautify her face.
"Sign and seal!"
The bearded officer stuck the damages determination document in front of the old man.
The old man's eyes went dark, and he clenched his hands tightly, "Sir, we are also victims."
The bearded officer raised his hand and drew his sword. The old man shuddered, stretched out his hand uncontrollably, and pressed his thumb on the damages statement.
"What about you?" The bearded officer stroked the handle of his knife and glanced at the young man. "You are the one who smashed the store, right? The weapon is still on the ground."
The young man knelt on the ground with a thud and said, "Sir, my father and I thought my mother was poisoned by the rice from Chaofu Grain Store. We wanted to seek justice for her, and that's why we made such a big mistake. We beg you to give us some leniency for our extenuating circumstances."
The bearded officer said solemnly, "One case at a time."
"According to the Daqian Law, anyone who refuses to repay a debt of more than ten taels may be imprisoned."
"Come here, take him away."
The young man opened his eyes wide, wondering why he had to suffer the consequences of imprisonment!
Under the fierce gaze of the bearded officer, the young man reluctantly pressed his fingerprints.
Lu Mingchao took the damages letter and raised his eyebrows. "Sir, poisoning someone is a serious crime."
"Since the old man keeps saying that he is the victim, the official will be able to investigate the poisoning case thoroughly. In this way, our Chaofu Grain Store can be completely free of gossip."
At this point, Lu Mingchao paused and looked at his father-in-law. "Don't worry, no matter who has such sinister intentions, as long as I find out who it is, I will hire the best lawyer in Changhe County for you."
"Sir, please file a case."
"If we don't investigate, I'll always worry that some shady people will attack Chaofu Grain Store."
"Alas, my Chaofu Grain Store, which is not owned by a commoner, has offended someone." Li Mingchao sighed casually.
The bearded officer's eyes flickered, and the answer was obvious.
"We'll find out as soon as possible."
Lu Mingchao nodded and said, "Thank you for your help."
The bearded official cleared his throat and said, "According to the law, slander and framing someone should be punished with thirty to one hundred strokes of the cane, but considering that you and your son are concerned, I will punish you with ten strokes of the cane as a warning."
With the sound of boards falling, Lu Mingchao stood on the steps and said, "As long as the people who buy food can eat with peace of mind, Chaofu Grain Store is not afraid of complexity."
"Before, now and in the future, Chaofu Grain Store will ensure that the rice is clean and safe."
"Chaofu Grain Store sells rice that the people can trust!"
Next to Lu Mingchao was a wooden cabinet filled with pottery jars, which added to the persuasiveness of her words.
"Oh my goodness, calling a doctor for rice and grain is like listening to a foreign scripture."
"I have lived for most of my life, and I have never seen a grocery store that is so attentive."
"From now on, when you buy rice and grain, make sure to buy it from Chaofu."
"Boss, when will the store reopen? When it does, I'll buy five or ten kilograms of them."
The onlookers were talking to each other.
This is the public opinion that Lu Mingchao wanted to hear.
"Sir, I ask you once again to investigate the poisoning case."
Lu Mingchao repeated this once more as the bearded official and his yamen runners dragged the old man and his son away.
The bearded official stroked his messy beard and said, "It involves a murder case. I will report it to the county magistrate as soon as I return to the county government."
"Xie Lu, please don't call me Master, my last name is Shi."
No matter when I met you, it's worth it.
This rhythmic phrase popped up involuntarily in Lu Mingchao's mind.
The bearded officer continued, "My daughter is about the same age as you. If she could be half as resolute and courageous as you, I would be satisfied."
"If you don't mind, call me Uncle Shi."
Even though Xie Lu was suspected of being prone to lawsuits, he still wanted to establish this good relationship with him.
Xie Lu is not someone who can be easily influenced by others.
Especially when looking at his actions, he is extremely intelligent yet open and honest.
It would be great if his daughter could learn a little from Xie Lu.
Lu Mingchao smiled and said, "Uncle Shi."
"I would love to make your daughter's acquaintance."
The bearded official laughed heartily and glanced at Xie Yan, who had always been by Lu Mingchao's side like a loyal bodyguard. "They are a perfect match."
It's not a greeting or flattery, but an exclamation from the heart.
He saw clearly that in this world, it was rare to be able to appreciate a woman shining in public.
Only sunflowers lean towards the sun