flstandardbreds Chapter 171 Sent to the County Government
Chapter 171 Sent to the County Government
Master Fang was shocked. He had several lives on his hands and could not stand being investigated. He hurriedly said, "I was scolding that stinky girl. I did not humiliate the royal family."
The third prince said sternly, "The girl you are scolding is the Princess of Anping County, who was personally appointed by the Emperor. Qingshui County is her fiefdom. When you insult her, aren't you insulting the royal family?"
The villagers were very happy to hear this. This girl had such a prominent background and helped them punish the Fang father and son. Everyone's life would be better from now on.
Everyone knelt down together again to greet Zheng Sisi. Zheng Sisi hurriedly pulled Village Chief Liu up. She couldn't bear to be kneeled down by someone so old as she was afraid it would shorten her lifespan!
After the villagers got up, they looked at Fang's father and son and the servants with a gloating look. They had always bullied us without mercy, but now there was finally someone who could help us.
The Fang family father and son were confused. The letter from the eldest lady of the Xie family only said that the farm was taken back by Xie Yunmei, and asked them to take the benefits and leave. She did not mention that the girl was named the Princess of Anping County.
They thought that they had been running the business here for almost ten years, and they couldn't beat a little girl? So they didn't take Madam Xie's request for them to leave to heart.
They didn't expect that they would end up in such a passive situation. Judging from Captain Zhao's expression, they wouldn't have an easy time once they arrived at the county government office. They didn't know if it was too late to find Xie's house now, or if they could escape on the way... Fang Zhuangtou was thinking of various ideas in his mind.
The Third Prince did not give them another chance to speak. Such people did not deserve to die. He ordered the guards he brought with him to find ropes and tie up all the people in the Fang family, including women, children and those servants who relied on their masters for power.
Then he was taken to the county government office by Captain Zhao. When Fang Zhuangtou wanted to plead for mercy again, Qingmu just found a piece of cloth to cover his mouth.
Qingmu now saw clearly that he could ignore someone who offended his master, but if someone offended the Princess of Anping County, his master would definitely not let that person off easily.
Someone who could follow his master into battle and risk his life could guess his master's thoughts. Now he somewhat agreed with Qingmu's reason for saying that something was wrong with his master.
Zheng Sisi said to Captain Liu, "You should also arrange a few people to help Captain Zhao escort them. If anyone escapes on the way, beating or maiming them is a minor matter. Just don't kill anyone."
Captain Liu understood: "County Lady, I understand."
A group of people escorted the Fang family out of the compound without letting them pack any luggage. Fang Zhuangtou's wife, daughter and concubines all cried and refused to leave. Some of them grabbed the pillars, some dragged chairs, and finally they were dragged out by the guards.
Just at the gate, Qingmu came back with the doctor. The doctor following behind was also shocked when he saw this scene. He stepped aside and looked back a few times.
He had always known that Fang Zhuangtou had been operating here for nearly ten years, and that he had oppressed tenants and neighbors and had a bad reputation. But as a doctor, he had no right to choose patients, and could not help these villagers. He could only charge more money every time he came to the village to see a doctor.
Today I saw them being taken away by the yamen runners. They must have committed something very serious. I don’t know which noble person came to help the people get rid of this harm.
The doctor was brought to the courtyard, and Qingfeng reported to his master and the Princess of Anping County: "Master, Princess, the doctor has been invited."
Zheng Sisi greeted, "Hello, doctor. The injured person is over here. Please help take a look."
Zheng Sisi led the doctor to the resting place of the Liu family father and son, and saw that they were arranged to sit on chairs. It seemed that their injuries were very serious. The younger one's injury was treated, but the older one's leg was still crooked, which must have been broken.
The doctor probably guessed the reason why Fang's father and son were arrested, which was that they beat the villagers and caused public anger.
While the doctor was examining the wound, Zheng Sisi arranged for the maids and servants to search the yard. She wanted to see how much wealth the Fang family had left here.