Chapter 271 Preparing for Divorce
According to the Zhaoling law, anyone who caused a disturbance in public and caused multiple injuries would be paraded through the streets and flogged fifty times.
Xingzhou took all the responsibility on himself. The prosecutor hesitated for a long time and finally decided to punish Wei Lingze with twenty lashes.
The Xiao family members hadn't left yet, and the prosecutor didn't dare to cover up for them. After the execution, Wei Lingze was so weak that he could barely stand. Yun immediately had someone support Wei Lingze, tears streaming down her face. "Ze'er, are you okay? I'll take you to Huichun Hall to see a doctor right now."
Wei Lingze did not answer, but looked across the crowd and stared straight at Xiao Qinghe.
After tossing and turning all night, Xiao Qinghe's face was a little tired. She didn't look at him, but turned her head slightly to look at Xiao Yechen who was standing not far away.
In the narrow alley, Xiao Yechen really wanted to kill Wei Lingze. If Shen Qingyuan had not appeared in time to stop him, he might have succeeded.
When he arrived at the Night Watch, he naturally declined, saying that there was no light in the alley and that he had attacked the wrong person.
With the help of the Xiao family members to testify, Xiao Yechen did not receive any punishment.
Noticing Wei Lingze's gaze at this moment, Xiao Yechen immediately raised his eyes and looked over.
The distance between the two was quite far, but Wei Lingze clearly felt the murderous intent in Xiao Yechen's eyes.
Wei Lingze was not sure whether Xiao Qinghe had fallen in love with someone else, but as a man, he was very sure that Xiao Yechen had different feelings for Xiao Qinghe.
A poor fellow adopted into the Xiao family actually dared to covet the apple of the Xiao family's eye. He really doesn't know his place!
Wei Lingze sneered in his heart. Yun Shi thought he couldn't let go of Xiao Qinghe, so she gently advised, "Ze'er, He'er was frightened last night, and the Xiao family is still angry. It's better not to go forward and entangle her now. Go to Huichun Hall to heal your injuries first."
The words Xiao Qinghe said last night were still echoing in his ears. Wei Lingze didn't want to go over and make trouble for himself, so he let the servant help him walk out.
As soon as he walked out of the Night Watch Office, he saw a carriage parked outside. Chunxi got out in high spirits.
Last night, Chunxi went to the Night Patrol to explain the situation, and was forcibly taken home by Shen Qingyuan to rest. She only came to the Night Patrol again after Shen Qingyuan went out to work.
The morning light is bright, and Chunxi's complexion is even more rosy and beautiful.
Anyone with eyes can see that Chunxi has been having a very good time recently.
Wei Lingze thought about how Chunxi was the first one to rush into the alley and beat him last night, and anger welled up in his eyes. Yun's face darkened when he saw Chunxi's energetic look.
If this jinx hadn't deliberately framed Ze'er for having an illegitimate child, the Xiao family wouldn't have been so forceful in keeping He'er at home.
The two men were furious, but Chunxi was in a very good mood. She quickly walked up to them and asked knowingly, "I remember I didn't hit him so hard last night. How come my nephew-in-law can't even walk?"
There was no concern in Chunxi's words, only gloating.
She rolled her eyes and saw the tattered clothes on Wei Lingze's back. She exclaimed exaggeratedly, "Is my nephew being tortured? Why? Could it be that the commotion last night wasn't an accident, but was it my nephew who ordered someone to do it?"
Chunxi spoke very loudly, wishing that everyone would know about this matter.
Yun Shi was already unhappy, and after hearing Chun Xi's words, she became even angrier. She glared at Chun Xi, half warning, half threatening: "You are going to be a mother now. You should be careful with your words and actions, so as not to damage the blessings of your unborn child."
Yun's expression was serious, and his words were quite scary.
Chunxi was not frightened, and smiled with her eyes curved: "Thank you for the reminder, madam, but I don't believe it. After all, there are so many people who do immoral things in this world. If there is retribution, it should be on them first."
Chunxi's words had hidden meaning, and Yun inexplicably thought of the maid who was killed by Wei Lingze before.
At that time, Wei Lingze had just been injured and was completely unable to accept the fact that he was paralyzed. He refused to let the imperial physician treat him and did not allow anyone to get close to him.
The maids sent to serve him would be killed if they were not careful.
Chunxi is the eighth.
In order to prevent the matter from being spread, Yun gave a large sum of hush money to the families of those maids.
How could their families not be satisfied if a lowly maid could be exchanged for such a large sum of money?
Yun also thought that she was a very good mistress of the house. In the past three years, she had never thought of those maids, let alone remember their names.
But when she looked at Chunxi at this moment, she suddenly realized that someone still remembered her.
Chunxi will remember, Xingzhou will remember, and some old stewards and maids of the Wei family will also remember.
She only used money to silence the mouths of the living. The souls of the dead might still be wailing day and night, accusing Wei Lingze of committing murder.
As soon as this thought came to her mind, Yun Shi was afraid to look Chunxi in the eye and quickly lowered her head.
Wei Lingze had killed enemies on the battlefield and did not think that the retribution Chunxi talked about would happen to him. He did not feel guilty at all and continued to stare at Chunxi.
Chunxi raised an eyebrow and met his gaze: "Why are you looking at me like that, nephew? Are you thinking of the old grudge between you and me?"
As soon as Chunxi finished speaking, the Xiao family also walked out of the Night Patrol.
Wei Lingze realized that he was still in the state of "amnesia" and had to restrain his anger. He said solemnly: "Aunt, you are overthinking it. I don't remember anything."
"oh."
Chunxi stretched out his voice, speaking with deep meaning.
Wei Lingze gritted his teeth and caught a glimpse of the Xiao family coming out. He stopped arguing with Chunxi and left with Yun.
The two went to Huichun Hall to treat their injuries first. As soon as they returned home, Wei's father came back from court.
Father Wei's face was ugly and he was filled with rage. As soon as he entered the house, he said to Yun Shi with a cold face, "Count out He'er's dowry. When I have my day off, call the elders and we will go to the Xiao family to discuss the divorce."
"no!"
Wei Lingze, who was lying on the bed, objected immediately. Yun Shi also said anxiously, "Master, this is not possible. Ze'er can't divorce He'er."
It is unknown when Wei Lingze will be reinstated after being suspended this time. If he divorces Xiao Qinghe, how will he secure his position as the head of the Wei family in the future?
"No? He'er has suffered so much injustice these days. Do you think the Xiao family is a soft persimmon that can be easily manipulated? This morning, Shen Qingyuan reported me in the court. His Majesty scolded me for my poor parenting in front of the entire court. The Xiao family hasn't even taken advantage of the situation, and the situation has already become like this. If you continue to pester me, do you want the entire Wei family to lose face?"
Father Wei's voices grew louder and louder, and the veins on his forehead bulged, revealing the anger in his heart.
Wei Lingze, however, could not hear a single word. He forced himself to stand up, breathing heavily, "I don't care. He'er is already mine. She will only be mine for the rest of her life. I won't allow anyone to touch her!"
As Wei Lingze exerted force, the wound on his back burst open. Yun Shi felt distressed and couldn't help but plead: "Master, Ze'er really can't lose He'er, please..."
Before Yun could finish her words, Wei's father slapped her in the face: "That's enough. You are not only his mother, but also the head of the Wei family. Wake up."
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