Chen Zhancai was terrified by Chen Zhanshan's frightening appearance. He had never seen him so angry before, as if he wanted to devour people alive.
Okay, it's good that he's throwing a tantrum; it's best to throw him into disarray.
Only in this way can my plans proceed smoothly and this enormous fortune be truly secured...
He swallowed hard and continued to add fuel to the fire, "Brother, please don't get agitated. What Mother just said is true. Qingya did indeed kill someone. The clinic has been shut down by the government, and Qingya has been imprisoned."
Old Mrs. Chen tried hard to suppress the smile on her lips and said insincerely, "Zhanshan, my good son, you must hold on. If anything happens to you in your anxiety, I will be heartbroken!"
Chen Zhanshan trembled, feeling as if all his strength had been drained away. He looked at Chen Zhanliang beside him and said, "Second brother, is what they said true? Tell your older brother the truth."
Chen Zhanliang knew he couldn't hide it anymore. The pent-up emotions of the past few days surged up in his heart. He raised his hand and wiped the corner of his eye. "Brother, what they said is true. Qing's clinic did indeed poison someone. She has now been imprisoned."
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhanshan's head buzzed, he felt dizzy, and he stumbled and almost fell.
Chen Zhanliang reacted quickly and stepped forward to support him. "Dabao has already sent word that Qingya was framed. As long as the magistrate finds out the truth, she will be able to return safely. Don't worry!"
Lin was also shocked by the sudden news. She shook her head in disbelief and was about to say something when everything went black before her eyes, and she collapsed to the ground.
Sun was so frightened that her face turned pale. She rushed forward and hugged Lin, crying, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, wake up!"
After a long while, Madam Lin slowly woke up, struggled to stand up and was about to walk outside. "I believe Qing'er is innocent. I'm going to the county government to appeal my innocence."
“Yes, Qingya is a steady and reliable person. She would never harm anyone. Let’s go to the county government to plead our case,” Chen Zhanshan added.
Seeing the two of them looking heartbroken, Old Mrs. Chen felt a surge of satisfaction.
You unfilial children! I made you separate from your family and cut off all ties, and made you watch your old mother eat chaff and wild vegetables. Now you've finally gotten your just desserts!
Why don't you heartless, ungrateful wretches die of anxiety!
No matter how capable or how much money that brat can make, what good is it!
Even if you're born with the means to make money, you won't live to spend it; a fortune is all for naught.
Old ladies like me who reap the benefits without lifting a finger are the ultimate winners!
Grandma Chen almost laughed out loud with pride, but she knew it wasn't the time to be happy yet; she had to keep up the act.
She coughed lightly, suppressing a smile, and feigned an extremely sorrowful expression.
Looking dazed and as if on the verge of collapse, he swayed and staggered to Lin's side, reaching out to grab her hand.
"Eldest daughter-in-law, don't worry. Qing'er poisoned someone, which is a capital offense. Even if you go to the county government to plead your case, it won't help. If the county magistrate convicts you of making trouble, you'll get a severe beating. You'd better stay home and wait patiently!"
Lin shook her head helplessly, "No, even if the county magistrate blames me, I will still go to the county government to plead my case."
Chen Zhancai also sighed insincerely, "What's the use of crying out for justice? The county magistrate judges cases based on evidence. Without proof, even if you go, the magistrate won't see you. He might even throw you in jail for disrupting court..."
Seeing him spout nonsense as soon as he opened his mouth, Madam Sun glared at him fiercely, "Alright, Zhancai, shut up! You inhuman thing, what right do you have to be so talkative? Get out, all of you get out!"
Chen Zhanliang pointed at the two men and roared angrily, "If my elder brother and sister-in-law suffer any harm in this situation, you will be the murderers!"
Old Mrs. Chen pretended to be aggrieved, but she was secretly overjoyed. Good, very good! How could they not be worried sick!
She shook her head and sighed, "What are you talking about? The truth will come out eventually. They'll find out sooner or later. Even if they're anxious to death, they can't keep it a secret forever, can they?"
Seeing the distraught state of Chen Zhanshan and his wife, a fleeting glint of schadenfreude crossed Chen Zhancai's eyes.
Then, with tears in his eyes, he feigned concern and said, "Brother, sister-in-law, don't worry. With my status as a scholar, I will definitely find a way to protect Qing'er."
His words undoubtedly gave Chen Zhanshan a glimmer of hope, like a drowning person grasping at a straw.
"Yes, you are a scholar, you must be able to speak to the county magistrate. Third brother, you must think of a way to save Qing girl."
"Don't worry, brother. As long as I'm here, Qing'er won't die." Chen Zhancai patted his chest, looking confident.
In his desperation, Chen Zhanshan forgot Chen Zhancai's character and actually believed his lies. "Then hurry up and rescue Qingya from the prison. I thank you from the bottom of my heart."
"Brother, don't rush. Everything takes time. Qing'er won't die."
"Third brother, please go and save Qing'er! I'm begging you!" Believing him, Lin's legs went weak, and she was about to kneel before Chen Zhancai.
Sun quickly grabbed Lin, saying, "Sister-in-law, calm down."
As he spoke, he glared at Chen Zhancai and said, "Third brother, stop talking nonsense. If you're really capable, go to the county government office and bring Qingya back."
"Second sister-in-law, don't judge people by their appearance. What do you mean I'm just good with words? What do you mean I really have this ability? Don't look down on me, Chen Zhancai, for being bad at other things. But when it comes to lawsuits, this is no problem for me. With my status as a scholar, even the county magistrate has to bow and scrape before me. I'm not bragging, but as long as I step in to plead for someone, the county magistrate will definitely give me a lot of face."
"Since you have the ability, hurry up and rescue Qingya, so that we won't have to worry about her."
"Oh dear, my silly second sister-in-law, you're oversimplifying things. Don't forget, Qing'er has committed a capital offense that could cost her her head!"
Chen Zhancai shook his head and sighed softly, feigning difficulty, then continued,
"As the saying goes, politeness takes you everywhere, while rudeness makes it hard to move an inch. If we want to save Qing'er's life, we have to be polite. Only if the magistrate is satisfied can he find a reasonable excuse to release Qing'er without charge."
Hearing him say this, Chen Zhanliang couldn't help but say, "What's the point of reasoning? Everyone is saying that Qingya was framed. As long as the county magistrate investigates diligently, the truth will naturally come to light."
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