Han Zhongyu's face darkened, and he said coldly.
"I have never taken on any students, so don't try to claim any connection with me!"
Undeterred by his failed attempt to get closer to her, Xiao Yuanhang was about to say something more when Xie Yushu, having run out of patience, spoke rather rudely.
"A few days ago, I was doing a free clinic in Fucheng and met a student named Sun Chongren. I heard that he was also studying at the county school in Yonghe County!"
However, I heard that his strategy was stolen!
Previously, they had nowhere to turn for help and even had their legs broken. Now, they've heard that a righteous official has arrived, and they're going to file a complaint to seek justice!
Xiao Yuanhang, since you're all in the same academy, have you heard about this?
After saying that, seeing Xiao Yuanhang's expression change, he turned to Han Zhongyu and deliberately asked...
"By the way, Lord Han, didn't that student go to the yamen to appeal to you?"
I've heard that cheating in the imperial examinations is a serious crime. If this is found to be true, how would the punishment usually be?
Han Zhongyu, of course, understood her meaning, and said coldly.
"Depending on the severity of the offense, the offender may be punished with caning or exiled, and their descendants for five generations shall be barred from participating in the imperial examinations!"
"Oh dear! Does that mean they'll never be able to turn their lives around in five lifetimes? What a pity!"
"Xiao Yuanhang, who in your academy are you talking about? They're so stupid and wicked, you know that?"
Although Xiao Yuanhang didn't know that his past had been exposed, he felt guilty about what he had done, and he could no longer maintain his affectionate facade. He stammered...
"I...I haven't heard of this!"
"Oh, that's a real shame! I was hoping to see who was so stupid as to dare to defy the law, but it seems I won't be able to see that!"
"It's alright. Since that person is determined to seek justice, he will definitely write a petition and file a complaint with the government office. If you want to see it then, I will send someone to inform you!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuanhang immediately lost his composure. He couldn't care less about the irrelevant details and began to think about whether he had any substantial evidence in Sun Chongren's hands, where Sun Chongren was, and whether he should go all out and kill him!
His mind was racing, but in front of Han Zhongyu, he dared not show it at all. At this moment, he wished he had never been here.
Xie Yushu was already fed up with him. Seeing his panicked state while forcing himself to remain calm, she figured he had no desire to continue his disgusting antics, so she warned him...
"I have nothing to do with your Xiao family anymore, and even less to do with you, Xiao Yuanhang. This is my last warning to you: don't show your face in front of me, or I won't be polite!"
"Walk!"
After Xie Yushu finished speaking, she spurred her horse and galloped away. Han Zhongyu gave Xiao Yuanhang a cold glance and then rode after her.
After Xiao Yuanhang ruined her mood, Xie Yushu returned to the villa and went straight to Sun Chongren's residence without saying a word. She originally wanted to keep Xiao Yuanhang for a few more days, but he actually dared to jump in front of her without any sense of propriety.
A toad squatting on your foot, it doesn't bite but it's disgusting, truly intolerable!
She had originally planned to wait until he had done enough and then get his comeuppance, but now she couldn't wait any longer. Since he was determined to court death, she might as well grant his wish sooner!
Sun Chongren's surgery was completed almost a month ago, and now he can walk around the hospital with crutches!
Upon seeing Xie Yushu, he cupped his hands and said...
"Dr. Xie, you've arrived!"
"Greetings, Lord Han!"
"Get up! How are you recovering!"
"Not bad, he's already walked around the yard a few times!"
Xie Yushu was just angry and wished she could see Xiao Yuanhang stripped of his academic honors and punished immediately, but now that she saw Sun Chongren still using a cane, she suddenly didn't want to speak anymore. Anyway, a few more days wouldn't make a difference.
Unexpectedly, Sun Chongren noticed this hesitation and asked.
"Dr. Xie, is something the matter?"
"Well, it's nothing serious!"
Han Zhongyu said with his hands behind his back
"We ran into Xiao Yuanhang at the city gate just now. This man is extremely shameless. Now that he sees that your Doctor Xie has been granted the title of Lady of the Township, he has turned around and tried to deceive your Doctor Xie with sweet words!"
Your Dr. Xie is disgusted and wants to see him suffer in broad daylight! That's why he came to check on you and see if you're feeling better!
Hmm, I also want to deal with this shameless scoundrel as soon as possible!
You need to hurry up and recover!
Sun Chongren already hated Xiao Yuanhang to the core, fueled by the hatred of his father's murder and the loss of his leg. He wanted to tear Xiao Yuanhang apart just hearing his name, let alone harassing his benefactor. Enraged, he smashed his cane and cursed repeatedly.
"Despicable scoundrel! Shameless!"
After saying that, he angrily continued...
"Dr. Xie, I'm all better now. I want to go back now to get the evidence and take him to court!"
It's been three years. Every day I think about my father's wrongful death and my mother's tireless efforts to take care of me, her tears falling constantly. My heart aches. How can Xiao Yuanhang, who has committed so many evils, still be alive and well?
I'll make him pay for his crimes in blood, and he'll spend the rest of his life in jail!
"Don't get excited! You're not very strong, and it took you a lot of effort to get yourself to this point, don't break a fight!"
It was my fault for not being patient. We won't be short of a few days!
"Rest for a few more days. I'll call two people over. You need to provide the relevant witnesses and evidence. Let's get the evidence first, and then we can confront him after you've recovered!"
Just in case, Xie Yushu thought it best to keep the evidence in her hands first, and let Xiao Yuanhang be a frightened bird for a few days and suffer slowly!
Sun Chongren calmed down after hearing this, and said resentfully.
"I'll listen to you, let him be smug for a few more days!"
Xie Yushu asked Nanxing to call a few people to go to Sun Chongren's hometown to get evidence, and to bring the witnesses along as well. Han Zhongyu, just to be on the safe side, had Lanting go with them.
According to Sun Chongren, his family has his old policy essays, as well as the top ten articles that were posted at the Deer Cry Banquet held by the county magistrate after the results of that year's examination were announced!
As for the witnesses who witnessed his father's injury, they were two children from the village who were cutting pig feed on the mountain when they accidentally saw Xiao Yuanhang loosen a stone. Later, Sun Chongren's father slipped on that stone and rolled down the mountain!
Han Zhongyu had Lanting come along so that it would be convenient to bring the witnesses.
While Lanting, Zhao Hu, and others went to Sun Chongren's hometown, Xiao Yuanhang also found his former classmates Cao Chengan and Li Mingcheng, who had stolen Sun Chongren's policy essays together. One of them was now his brother-in-law, and the other was the county magistrate's brother-in-law.
Upon learning that Sun Chongren was going to file a further appeal, the three of them went to find Li Mingcheng's brother-in-law, Liu Hong, the magistrate of Yonghe County, overnight.
Liu Hong was still fooling around in his concubine's room when his wife dragged him out by the ear. When he heard that Sun Chongren, whose leg they had broken, had actually appeared in Tai'an Prefecture and wanted to accuse him of cheating back then, he was immediately terrified and his face turned pale!
Liu Hong was a muddle-headed official who lived off giving gifts every year. His former greedy superior was killed by Han Zhongyu, and now this unyielding and ruthless ruler is investigating him. Isn't his official career doomed?
Oh dear, what should we do!
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