After rebirth, the Queen and I are on the run.

Chapter 427: Lifting the Zhou Family

what?

It was Zu Ge'er, the grandson he had high hopes for, who confessed that he and the eldest brother forced Huang Xian'niang!

It was as if a thunder exploded in Captain Wu's head, rumbling and making his mind go blank.

Doctor Xue saw what happened to Captain Wu and raised his needle, ready to rescue him.

Unexpectedly, after being shocked for a while, Wu Lichang came to his senses and said with all his strength: "I don't believe it... I want to see Zu Ge'er... I am innocent... Huang Xianniang, the vicious woman, harmed me..."

"Tsk, even his own grandson has confessed it, but you still don't believe it. What? You only believe it if I say something nice to you!"

"What kind of tonic does Wu Lao Nie usually take? He is not dead even in this state. Let's not talk about other things. His body is really strong!"

At the gate of the yamen, the county residents who were watching the trial were talking about the case and even gave the head of the village Wu the nickname Wu Laonie.

County Magistrate Kang deliberately had the Wu family bring Village Chief Wu to court in order to let the people see the evil of the Wu family and make the Wu family feel unreasonable, and then successfully appoint someone with another surname as the new Village Chief.

Therefore, County Magistrate Kang slammed the gavel and ordered: "Bring the criminals Wu Xingzu, Wu Laosi, and Wu Da's wife to the court!"

"Yes, sir!" the bailiffs responded and quickly brought the three men over.

"Brother Zu... don't be afraid... there is justice... no one... can threaten you..." Village Chief Wu said to Wu Xingzu.

Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Feng, County Lieutenant Yang, and County Magistrate Kang looked at Village Chief Wu... Although they hated this old man, they had to admire him. Village Chief Wu was a qualified villain who was determined to resist to the end even when he was about to die.

If there was no evidence, Captain Wu's trick would really work, but unfortunately there is evidence now, both personal and material evidence... Huang Xianniang's bellyband that Wu Da secretly kept; the note that Grandpa Wu hid according to Wu Da's wife, which showed the Wu family and Captain Wu plotting to murder the Qin family.

Although there was only one word "Light" on the note, it would not be considered as evidence as long as Wu Lichang refused to admit his guilt. However, if there were enough witnesses, the note could be used as supporting evidence to prove Wu Lichang's guilt.

Snapped--!

County Magistrate Kang slammed the gavel, his eyes as cold as an eagle's, staring at Wu Xingzu, and said in a deep voice: "Wu Xingzu, did you falsely accuse Wu Lizhang and Wu Da of forcing Huang Xianniang to confess? Answer honestly. You must know that making false evidence to deceive the government is a serious crime, punishable by beheading!"

Wu Xingzu shuddered when he heard this, and thinking of the torture he had endured, he shouted in fear: "I did not give false testimony, and what I said was all true. Not only did I see it with my own eyes, but my grandfather and uncle also wanted to invite me to play with them, but I am a scholar and I am not ashamed of this, so I sternly refused!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked again, and they cursed: "Shameless, what kind of beasts are these, they actually dragged their grandson to bully girls openly, how cruel, and brought shame to our ancestors!"

"Wu Xingzu, you saw your family doing evil but didn't stop them. Now you're bragging in public to clear yourself of any involvement. Ugh, you're not a good person either. You're just a coward!"

The people in the county town cursed the Wu family. If they were not still in the court, everyone would have wanted to throw feces on them.

Wu Da's wife hurriedly shouted, "Sir, I can testify that Wu Lizhang and my father-in-law are both evil people. They designed Wu Lao Si to marry Huang Cai Niang, and wanted to use the identity of Huang's son-in-law to enter and exit the ghost village, so as to obtain the secret formula of Qin's new dye and take away this business!"

"My Lord, I also provided the note where they discussed their evil deeds. I have made the greatest contribution. My Lord, you must investigate carefully and not let Wu Xingzu take away my chance to make amends!"

She must get this spot, otherwise her brother will be implicated.

The Wu family's wives were all bought by the Wu family, so they would help cover up the evil deeds of the Wu family...even the evil deeds that Huang Cainiang experienced were also experienced by them when they were young.

The reason why Wu Da's wife confessed was, firstly, because she heard that Wu Lao Si had confessed, and secondly, because of her younger brother who was making a living in another place.

She couldn't stay in Taifeng Town anymore. Wu's eldest daughter-in-law wanted to make meritorious deeds, get out of prison, sell the Wu family's property, and then go to live with her younger brother. So she couldn't let the Wu family's affairs implicate her younger brother.

"What the hell? The Wu and Wu families actually want to steal the Qin family's new dye secret recipe?"

The onlookers were shocked, and then burst into laughter: "Hahaha, are they okay? They are so desperate and want to steal the secret recipe. They are going to torture themselves to death."

"You're just torturing yourself to death. Look at these two families. One is almost wiped out, and the other's reputation is ruined. They're all finished."

"Oh, and Second Young Master Yan is done too."

Yan Er was once again dragged out to be whipped.

County Magistrate Kang agreed with this. How dare the Wu and Wu families think that they were powerful families?

After a pause, County Magistrate Kang's eyes darkened and he looked at County Magistrate Feng.

County Magistrate Feng was terrified, but he looked calm… Although everyone knew that the village heads had a special relationship with the county magistrate, there was no evidence, and County Magistrate Kang, who was about to leave office and be promoted, would not bother to argue with him.

As expected, County Magistrate Kang quickly withdrew his gaze and looked at Village Chief Wu, questioning: "Village Chief Wu, what else do you have to say?!"

Village Chief Wu was stunned, staring at Wu Xingzu, wanting to scold him for being useless and for being deceived. If he dared to be so ruthless and refused to give in, the government would be helpless against the Wu family.

But he had already reached his limit and didn't have the strength to speak anymore. Finally, "Poof!"

He spat out a mouthful of blood and his old body twitched. After a moment, his limbs became completely limp. He was actually angered to death by Wu Xingzu.

"Look at it!"

Doctor Xue hurried over to feel his breath and pulse, and soon reported: "Sir, Lizhang Wu has passed away."

Huh, the people in the county who were watching all breathed a sigh of relief: "Lizhang Wu is finally dead. If he hadn't died, we would have thought he had taken an elixir of immortality."

It's really strong.

Wu Xingzu looked at the dead headman Wu and felt no sadness but fear... Grandpa looked at him like that before he died. Would he come back to find him and drag him down on the seventh day?

Wu Xingzu was very frightened and kept shrinking towards Wu Laosi.

This look of disdain for Captain Wu made everyone shake their heads... What a heartless, ungrateful and heartless thing, this is the only thing Captain Wu has produced after all these years?

All I can say is, retribution!

Captain Wu struggled all his life, but ended up like this. Not only was his family ruined and his reputation disgraced, but he was also stabbed in the back by his own grandson.

clap clap!

County Magistrate Kang slammed the gavel again and shouted, "Carry away the body of Lizhang Wu."

Wu Liukui and his men were so frightened that they dared not say a word. They were also afraid of being held accountable, so they took the opportunity to surround the body of Village Chief Wu and left the court.

After Wu Lichang's body was carried away, County Magistrate Kang said, "Continue the court session!"

Although this case was a major and tragic one, Huang Xianniang was caught on the spot, and she and Wu Xingzu and others confessed at the speed of light, so the trial was not difficult and the case was solved four days after the incident.

County Magistrate Kang heaved a sigh of relief: "Finally, the case has been resolved."

I hope the government won’t find fault and the case can be handled smoothly.

He also issued an order: "Call all the village heads in the county to the county government office and interrogate them one by one. Whoever has done something wrong should tell the truth. If you dare not tell the truth but are found out, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

After saying this, he looked towards County Magistrate Feng with a warning look in his eyes.

County Magistrate Feng stood up hastily, saluted and said, "I will obey your orders and purge all the bad apples in the county before the government officials come!"

For major cases, once the news is sent to the government office, the office will send people to investigate and review the files.

"Okay." County Magistrate Kang waved his hand and told County Magistrate Feng to hurry up and do it, while he took the opportunity to take a break.

But before County Magistrate Kang had rested for long, the Wu family came before him again.

Peng Bantou came over and reported, "Sir, the Wu family wants to see you to ask about the village head's arrangements for the spring plowing of the villagers."