Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1601: Honest Simpleton

Chapter 1601: Chapter 1590: Honest Simpleton

The testimonies and evidence were all present, and County Magistrate Zhu ignored the demands and sophistry of Old Lady Wang and Old Man Ye. He ruled that the parental disengagement agreement Ye Qiu signed initially was valid, and Old Lady Wang had no right to sell Ye Qiu’s daughter. The indenture signed with the Qian Family was invalid; he tore it on the spot in front of the townsfolk, leading to cheers from the crowd.

As for whether the Qian Family intentionally harmed Old Lady Wang and the others, and how the two sides would handle it, that was another case that County Magistrate Zhu did not want to bother with today.

After the trial, he discreetly wiped away a cold sweat, unsure if his handling was correct. From all indications and evidence, General Ye did indeed have a poor relationship with his family. However, as a small county magistrate, it was inappropriate for him to intervene personally. It’s better to let the General handle his own family affairs in the future!

As for the Qian Family, regardless of whether the Ye Family pursued the issue, that concubine could not be kept. Although it’s a pity, it’s insignificant compared to his career. Especially upon hearing of Ye Qiu’s deep affection for his original wife, he suddenly realized the importance of maintaining integrity in office. He had indeed neglected his wife over the years.

Returning to the backyard after the trial, County Magistrate Zhu was informed by a servant that his wife was still in the prayer hall, eating vegetarian meals and reciting prayers, while Concubine Qian was flamboyantly dressed in bright red attire, bringing ginseng soup for him.

“Where did this ginseng come from?” he glanced and asked.

“I naturally paid for it myself,” Qian spoke, unaware of outside affairs, enticingly trying to feed County Magistrate Zhu.

“You paid for it yourself?” County Magistrate Zhu sneered, “You get no more than five taels of monthly salary, where did you get the silver to buy this old ginseng?”

Qian was suddenly scolded, feeling dazed, but relying on her past favor, still threw a small tantrum, “Can’t my family give me silver? What’s wrong today, my lord? Why are you scolding me?”

“Your family gave you silver? Why would your family give a married daughter silver without reason?”

Qian coquettishly replied, “Isn’t it because the wife is stingy, what can five taels do?”

“You are impudent,” County Magistrate Zhu slapped her harshly, “Who are you to talk about the wife like this?”

Looking at the trembling and frightened Qian, County Magistrate Zhu felt more fear than pity: “The Qian Family gave you money to exploit benefits from me, right? Since when did I become a tool for the Qian Family’s financial gains? The government officials can be manipulated by your Qian Family? What else can’t you do?”

“My lord, it’s a grievance, what has happened? Tell me, I can explain everything,” Qian pleaded.

“No need to explain,” County Magistrate Zhu said heartlessly, “Someone come, Qian, who has no respect for hierarchy and has a depraved character, is to be expelled from the house today and sent back to the Qian Mansion.”

On hearing this, Qian broke down, crying loudly, “My lord, it’s an injustice, have you forgotten the affection we shared? Why are you so heartless to me?”

County Magistrate Zhu ignored her, simply instructing, “Take her away.”

“What is happening outside? Why such commotion?” a simply dressed lady gently inquired from within their family’s prayer hall.

A nanny beside her replied, “Lady, today, the master suddenly took action against Qian, and is sending her back to Qian Mansion. It is truly satisfying.”

“What’s so satisfying about it?” the lady resumed beating the wooden fish, “I had told him not to pamper Qian too much, he didn’t listen. Now it’s likely due to suffering a loss regarding the Qian Family outside. Just ignore it, and if the master comes by later, treat him as before.”

“Yes.”

Although Niu Xue Mei did not pursue the case about the Qian Family trying to buy her two daughters, everyone knew the role the Qian Family played in it. Especially after County Magistrate Zhu sent Qian back to Qian Mansion, people realized that the Qian Mansion had lost its backing.

Having offended the General’s family and being abandoned by County Magistrate Zhu, the Qian Family’s business was in peril.

Madam Qian quickly went personally to offer gifts, but Niu Xue Mei shut the door, refusing to see her, nor would she meet Old Man Ye, Old Lady Wang, or the couple Ye Chun and Ye Dong. Those who once offended her should not expect any benefit from her again.

Madam Qian was particularly angry at Old Lady Wang, thinking if Wang hadn’t first mentioned selling her granddaughter, would she have thought to scheme against the Ye Family? Now, not only did she fail to secure the shop, but she also caused a scandal.

Since that niece was sent back by County Magistrate Zhu, no customer was willing to visit their shop in town, and suppliers also stopped providing goods. Within just a few days, their shop was on the verge of closure.

“Oh, isn’t this Madam Qian? Weren’t you quite arrogant before? How come you’re personally delivering gifts to my son’s door?” Old Lady Wang couldn’t help but sarcastically remark, her voice sharp.

Having recently faced enough troubles, Madam Qian retorted, “Your son’s door? You can’t get in either, can you? Old Lady Wang, even if I’ve offended the General’s Wife, it’s also because of you. Don’t forget you still owe us money. When are you planning to repay it?”

Old Lady Wang widened her eyes, “You still dare ask me for money?”

“Paying back a debt is a matter of course. Otherwise, I can only report your grandson to the government.”

“You dare?” Old Lady Wang was on the verge of hitting, “My son is the Heroic General, County Magistrate Zhu already dismissed your niece, why would he take your case?”

“Why wouldn’t he? Even if my family has a misunderstanding with County Magistrate Zhu, I am still a citizen of Anquan County. It’s the magistrate’s duty to deal with grievances. Moreover, even if you haven’t detached from the Heroic General, I still have a point. You owe this money and must repay it.”

“You…” Old Lady Wang was rendered speechless; she realized there was no way out of this debt. She assumed the Qian Family wouldn’t dare claim their money, but who knew the Qian Family would be this bold.

However, she was painfully aware that Ye Qiu was truly cutting ties with her now. What would hold the Qian Family back?

“Mother, if failing to repay this money impacts Third Brother’s reputation, he may resent us even more when he returns,” Ye Dong said, glancing at Ye Chun, “Initially, it was Cong Hui’s wrongdoing, and because Big Brother and Sister-in-law didn’t want to cover this cost, Third Sister-in-law grew increasingly displeased with us. You can’t keep acting foolishly.”

Ye Chun flushed and retorted, “Fourth Brother, what do you mean by that?”

“What do I mean? Did I say anything wrong?” Ye Dong rolled his eyes, “Big Brother and Sister-in-law, I advise you to quickly apologize to Third Sister-in-law, lest we all suffer. After all, when Third Brother was around, it was your family who benefited the most.”

“We apologize? Didn’t you also benefit from Third Brother?”

“I wasn’t as aggressive as you.”

Ye Chun pursed his lips; he wished to apologize to Third Brother and his wife, but would they forgive him?