Zhao Han nodded, "It is indeed possible to report this to the authorities."
Cai Runiang turned to look at Su Jiaoniang, completely ignoring what Su Jiaoniang was saying.
She refused to believe it. She had only smashed a few things, and the magistrate would actually make her husband divorce her. If he did that, the magistrate would never achieve his performance targets for the year. You know, the Cai family would pay Magistrate Hu a large sum of money every year.
Su Jiaoniang carried the husky back to the county town.
The large drum, which had been unused for a long time, was struck on the outside of the ivory.
Magistrate Hu crawled out of bed, his official robes askew.
He walked to the county government office and slammed the gavel on the table.
He asked in a very high-sounding manner, "Who are you below, and why do you not kneel?"
Su Jiaoniang touched her knees. She didn't really want to kneel. She wasn't a spineless person. Should she just follow local customs while being watched by Magistrate Hu?
It was Zhao Han who reached out to help Su Jiaoniang.
"Magistrate Hu, it's been a long time!"
When Zhao Han spoke, Magistrate Hu rubbed his eyes and, upon recognizing Zhao Han, felt his jaw nearly drop to the ground.
What brings this young general from the State of Qi to the county government office of the Great Zhou?
If the explanation is not good, the fighting on the border will intensify again.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Magistrate Hu stopped pursuing the matter of kneeling and only wanted to get rid of this powerful figure.
He couldn't tolerate such a person under his rule, but he couldn't kill him.
The Great Zhou and the State of Qi have been at war for years. If the Huo family army of the Great Zhou knew that there were people from the State of Qi on his side, wouldn't they break his old legs? But he's already gone, hasn't he?
Many calculations flashed through his mind.
His gaze fell on Su Jiaoniang.
She possesses a stunning beauty combined with a dashing and capable demeanor, along with an inherent uprightness and aloofness. Such a woman is rarely seen. Alright, alright, I understand now. The master has taken a liking to her and will keep her to protect the young general.
If you like something, why not just take it with you? Why leave it here?
Magistrate Hu was secretly anxious, but he had to maintain his dignity, so he asked, "What is the purpose of beating the drum to appeal for justice?"
"This humble woman accuses Cai Runiang, Your Excellency. Your daughter-in-law broke into my home and ransacked it. A distinguished guest stayed for a few days and left behind many valuables, all of which were stolen by Cai Runiang!"
Su Jiaoniang spoke, and Zhao Han immediately nodded.
He did not forget his identity; he was a witness.
Magistrate Hu lowered his head, his gaze falling on the husky that Su Jiaoniang was holding.
His fat face was covered in sweat.
If it were an ordinary person, they would simply steal it, but this person was holding a white wolf, a creature unique to the Di Kingdom. Such a creature is extremely ferocious, and only people with obsessive and sinister personalities would keep it.
A young woman from Lucheng could never reach the White Wolf with her ruler.
However, the white wolf is now in her hands.
Magistrate Hu thought for a long time, and then slammed his gavel again.
"Bring the defendant, Cai Runiang, to court!"
The two constables immediately headed outside.
Cai Runiang, who had been watching the show with amusement, suddenly froze. She was followed to the county government office. Once inside, she found herself without official rank and knelt on the ground.
She glanced back at Su Jiaoniang and saw that Su Jiaoniang was still standing there, which made her even more furious.
"Do you plead guilty?" Magistrate Hu asked in an official tone.
This indifferent attitude startled Cai Runiang.
She couldn't understand why an ordinary woman could sue her.
"father……"
"Bang!" The gavel slammed onto the table, making a loud noise: "There are no fathers and sons in this courtroom!"
Cai Runiang suddenly looked up. In that instant, she felt that she might be abandoned. How could this be? How could a mere commoner like her be treated like this by the county magistrate?
"I do not plead guilty!" Cai Runiang gritted her teeth.
If she confesses now, where will she put her face? How will she manage the inner court after this?
Magistrate Hu looked at Su Jiaoniang: "Where is the physical evidence?"
Su Jiaoniang said, "Sir, you can send the constables to Tianshui Village. My house and yard have been smashed. The persimmons I bought for 200 taels of silver are rotten. The newly bought bamboo strips and other valuables in the yard are all gone!"
Originally, there was nothing of value in the courtyard.
But who made the Regent live with Xiao Changsheng?
The stool the young prince sat on, the basket he wove himself, and the kitchen utensils he used should all be examined tenfold.
Cai Runiang raised her eyes and looked at Su Jiaoniang: "They're just a few pieces of scrap metal, they're worthless."
"So, Madam Cai, you admit that you led your men to forcibly enter a private residence and rob it?" Su Jiaoniang smiled.
Zhao Han coughed lightly, looking down. This was the first time he had ever seen such a stupid woman.
Once they admit it, things will be much easier; we can just proceed according to the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
As for another way to settle privately?
Su Jiaoniang would never settle this privately. Someone like Cai Runiang needs to have her teeth pulled out and her wings clipped before she can live in peace and stop harming others.
Otherwise, you'll be on guard all day, which will be mentally and physically exhausting.
Su Jiaoniang looked at Magistrate Hu.
Zhao Han looked at Magistrate Hu.
What could Magistrate Hu do? He ordered Cai Runiang to be imprisoned.
People who have been to prison do so because of their own moral failings.
How can she continue to be the daughter-in-law of the county magistrate?
Su Jiaoniang left the courtroom as she wished, and before Cai Runiang could react, she was taken to the jail by the yamen runners.
Cai Runiang suddenly broke down and grabbed the hem of Magistrate Hu's clothes.
"Father, Father, I won't go!" she cried, her eyes red from crying.
Magistrate Hu frowned. With so many people watching, if he were to bend the law for personal gain, it wouldn't be so obvious.
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