Marrying into a poor family

The arrival of Qin Xiang made things a little out of control. What major event forced a Juren and a pregnant woman who was about to give birth to go to court?

The people watching were not allowed to get close, except for the few people in front who could vaguely hear something. Those in the back were purely focused on participation, but they still couldn't stop everyone's enthusiasm and use their imagination to discuss.

A game without gunpowder was quietly played out.

The county magistrate is an official, and it has been very smooth here. After taking away Li County Magistrate, the new county magistrate was also recommended by him. Today's county government, and the entire wealthy and prosperous Qijiang County, are all under his control.

Therefore, even if Xiao Chenyu and Qin Xiang came up together and brought so many onlookers, he was still fearless.

He even made a quick decision in his mind that Mr. Jin would act out the image of a fair and strict official.

Qin Xiang came in person, and she was really worried about Xiao Chenyu. After all, he didn't have much experience, and she was afraid that he would suffer a disadvantage facing this old fox-like county magistrate alone.

Sitting on the chair, Qin Xiang looked at the county magistrate, with several questions swirling in her mind: What does this person want? What do you want to do? Is there someone behind him?

The county magistrate pretended not to have heard Qin Xiang's question. Instead, he slapped the gavel tree and shouted for silence, solemnly maintaining his dignity and the discipline in the hall.

How unbecoming would it be for two women to bicker on his property?

However, the county magistrate had no need to continue interrogating today's matter, so he comforted both parties. First, he scolded Huang's niece and nephew's son-in-law for slandering her family, and warned her not to act so casually in the future.

Afterwards, he reprimanded Xiao Chenyu and Qin Xi: "Although your aunt was at fault for what happened today, she can still be forgiven. Something happened to the only man in the family, and the two women suddenly panicked and were instigated by someone with ulterior motives." , this is what you did stupidly."

At this point, he stopped to observe the expression on Qin Xiang's face, but could not see any emotion. He thought that this woman did have some moral principles, and she was a bit calm about everything.

Immediately, he added: "The grudge between your two families has been going on for a long time. I can't tell who is right and who is wrong. According to my opinion, it is better to resolve this enemy than to end it. I think you should shake hands in front of me." It’s good to make peace.”

As soon as the words fell, Huang and Tao Niang breathed a sigh of relief, and there was some joy on their faces. However, Xiao Chenyu and Qin Xi didn't speak, and didn't even change their expressions. They still sat as steady as bells.

The county magistrate was angry and added another sentence, scolding Mr. Huang and Tao Niang: "If you dare to go to court for nothing in the future, next time you have to settle the matter first and then talk about the case."

Mrs. Huang thought to herself: There is no next time, this time it will be scary to death.

So she kowtowed repeatedly, called Master Qingtian, and swore not to come again.

Qin Xiang spoke at this time: "Your Majesty's words puzzled the women. They went to the Yamen one after another to falsely accuse us. The county magistrate was very tolerant, but he made many accusations against us. If he told us, he would be afraid that Everyone thinks that our husband and wife have bad character, which is why we have no contact with my second uncle and second aunt."

"Of course, I also understand that it is better to make friends than to make enemies. So, when your uncle sent my second uncle, who framed us falsely, to our home and ordered to treat him well, we could only break our teeth and swallow blood. Even if he wants to go to a fireworks place or a gambling house because he is old and disrespectful, we can only give him money to eat, drink, have fun, and do those unsavory things without resisting." Qin Yu stood up and sneered: "But, have you ever known why our two families don't interact with each other? Is it true, as my second uncle said, that our family is so rich that we don't recognize our poor relatives?"

Because Qin Xiang took a few steps toward the door and raised her voice again, everyone outside became quiet and listened.

"My mother was sold by the Su family, and we didn't have much contact with each other afterwards. Later, under the guise of family ties, my second uncle came to visit us and took the only shop my mother and I relied on to survive to open a teahouse. Not giving us rent is simply bullying.

My mother and I couldn't afford to offend each other, so we thought we should avoid it. So, after I got married, I followed my husband to live in the county town. But I never expected that this man would not let us go and even came to the county town. The yamen, I don’t know what he said, actually got the order from the county magistrate, visited the house again, and showed off his power.

I am an ignorant woman, but I don’t know if there is such a thing in this world? I also want to ask, how many other people in this world are my husband being so aggrieved? "

Overtly and covertly, they pulled the county magistrate in. The magistrate's face changed drastically. Just when he was about to speak, Qin Xi turned around and smiled at him, saying slightly: "Of course, we husband and wife also know that the magistrate must have suffered something." He was deceived because he cared about the people, was an upright man, and was a true parent-official who cared about every common people, so he was deceived.

Therefore, our husband and wife have never blamed adults for our grievances. Instead, we are happy that Qijiang County has such a good parent official. "

After saying that, she turned to the people outside and raised her voice and said: "Everyone has seen that our parents truly love the people as their own children and will not shield me just because my husband is a civil servant. So, everyone in the future If you are wronged, you can go to the Yamen to seek help from our Lord."

People outside whispered, passing Qin Xiang's words back.

The county magistrate, however, had a gloomy face, lowered his eyes and waited patiently for Qin Xiang to finish his long speech. Then he looked at Xiao Chenyu with a half-smile, and mocked in a voice that was not loud but enough for Xiao Chenyu to hear: "Xiao Juren, you are a man. Let a woman stand out in front of you, you are really promising!"

After saying that, he shook his head to express his disappointment and disdain for him.

This is a very direct way to sow discord. Most men will fall for it. Who can bear to be laughed at because he is being dominated by a woman?

In the past, Xiao Chenyu might have been able to bear it. After all, he had nothing to rely on. Although Qin Xiang was the daughter of the Qin family, Xiao Chenyu still relied on the Qin family after all. But now I'm afraid the situation is about to reverse, and the Qin family will value Xiao Chenyu more. If it goes further, Xiao Chenyu will be an official, how can he still swallow his anger?

Of course, these are the county magistrate's thoughts. As for Xiao Chenyu, he naturally does not think so.

However, he also gave the county magistrate a helpless look, then lowered his head and said nothing, as if he was an honest scholar who was bullied but unable to resist.

The county magistrate secretly cursed: Useless things.

But in my heart, my suspicion that Xiao Chenyu had entered the fire scene was reduced a bit.

The county magistrate is also a capable person. At this time, his face had an expression of shock and grief, and then he looked distressed again.

"Alas, I thought I loved the people as my own children, and when I thought about housework, I had to deal with my heart first. I didn't expect that things turned out not to be as I expected. It's because I was superfluous. In this case, according to Mrs. Xiao Er's wishes , but you want me to punish these two Huangs well?"