C139 How Can the Law be Changed as It Pleases?

Just as Xia Yi left, Wei Chu arrived.

The county magistrate was as usual. There was no sign of a trial.

Wei Chu was a little confused. Didn't they say that someone had accused him of being unfilial? Where was he?

Looking at the time, the messenger had just left and was rushing over.

Even if he arrived later than that person, it wouldn't take more than a quarter of an hour …

Wei Chu walked over, casually pulled at a guard and asked: "Isn't there a case today, where is he?"

The guard that Wei Chu asked happened to be the Uncle Tong that had gone to find Xia Yi. He asked: "Are you asking about the Miss Xia Yi?"

"Right." Wei Chu nodded.

Uncle Tong replied: "Oh, Miss Xia Yi just left and is already heading that way. If you go faster now, you can still catch up."

Wei Chu looked in the direction that Uncle Tong pointed, but he did not see any trace of Xia Yi.

Wei Chu did not chase him, but asked Uncle Tong: "Is the case over? "What were the results?"

The Uncle Tong shook his head and said, "I haven't finished the interrogation. I have no witness and will still be coming over tomorrow morning. If young master wants to know the result of the case, then come over tomorrow morning."

"Incomplete witness?" Wei Chu asked. Hearing what Uncle Tong said, why do I feel that this case is rather thorny?

"Yes." The Uncle Tong nodded.

"You're just going to let him go just like that?" Wei Chu asked.

"We are also not very clear about the County Governor's thoughts." Uncle Tong shook his head in confusion. He had been completely confused listening to him in the hall today, but he could clearly feel that Lingshan County Governor was deliberately stalling for time. Otherwise, he wouldn't have casually sent Mao Cuilan off with a few words.

Wei Chu asked: "Can I see Lingshan County Governor?"

Wei Chu usually wore casual clothes, so Uncle Tong was not able to recognize him. He only said: "I can help you make the report, but I won't be able to make the decision if County Governor sees you or not."

"Alright." Wei Chu nodded.

Uncle Tong went in to report: "County Governor, there is someone outside who wishes to see you. He was just inquiring about the matters concerning Miss Xia Yi from this subordinate, I believe …"

As soon as Uncle Tong finished speaking, he stood up excitedly: Where is he? "Hurry up and invite him in?"

Wei Chu entered and saw Lingshan County Governor standing at the door to welcome him with a flattering smile on his face.

"May I ask if you are sent by the Prince Mu?"

The corners of Lingshan County Governor's mouth were too big, making Wei Chu feel weird. He shifted his gaze away and asked: "How do you know?"

"So, it's actually someone from the Prince Mu. If I may be disappointed, please forgive me. Please take a seat." The Lingshan County Governor said.

Wei Chu's body was extremely straight, he was even holding onto a sword, with just a glance, he was clearly an expert in training.

And those who knew about Xia Yi's situation, only wanted the yamen's people and the Prince Mu's Xiao Linmu. Just as Xia Yi left, the person who followed behind Wei Chu had arrived.

All in all, it wasn't that hard to guess.

Wei Chu said: "I won't be sitting, I'm just here to see the results of the case and to report back."

Lingshan County Governor said: The words of the Prince Mu's highness, this official does not dare to be negligent, it's just that the current witness is insufficient, this official is not so easily able to make a judgement, but I assure you that this official will give a fair trial tomorrow, and return Miss Xia Yi's innocence.

"I'll come back tomorrow." Wei Chu left with that sentence.

Lingshan County Governor was unable to calm down after a long while. Wei Chu walked for a long while before he finally moved his somewhat stiff legs and sat down on a chair.

Fortunately, he was smart enough to deal with the case first.

He really did not expect the Prince Mu to specially send someone to check on the progress of the case.

The next morning, Lingshan County Governor put on his official uniform and waited.

He had never been so active when he was trying cases in the past.

When Xia Yi, Xia Erfu and Mao Cuilan arrived, the Lingshan County Governor began to try the case in secret.

Because Wei Chu said yesterday, he will come back, and he will be handling the case in advance, so it will be easier for him to explain it to Wei Chu.

"You are Xia Erfu, your wife, Mao Clan's Cuilan, sued your niece, Xia Yi, for being unfilial yesterday, what do you think of this?" Lingshan County Governor looked at the stiff man below the hall from the start.

He still did not know what role Xia Erfu played in the prosecution of Xia Yi.

Hence, today, he was prepared to first discuss the depth of Xia Erfu before deciding how to handle this case.

Xia Erfu did not answer immediately. Instead, he asked a question in reply, "County Governor … County Governor, what kind of punishment would Xia Yi receive if he were to be convicted of being unfilial? "

Lingshan County Governor replied truthfully, "If it's light, then I will be imprisoned. If it's heavy, then I will be flooded."

Xia Erfu obviously knew nothing about the law, upon hearing Lingshan County Governor's reply, he was stunned for a moment, then stiffly turned to look at Mao Cuilan.

Mao Cuilan reminded him in a small voice: "Xia Erfu, give me a good answer, don't forget what I told you."

Xia Erfu lowered his head, and began to grow silent, his fingers nervously pinching the corners of his clothes. "County Governor, I … "I …"

From the start, Xia Erfu had never thought of accusing Xia Yi of being unfilial.

But yesterday, Mao Cuilan had told him that if he did not follow what she said, he would leave her side.

On one side was his wife, who had lived together for more than ten years, and on the other side was his niece. Now that the multiple choice questions were placed in front of him, he could only choose one.

The moment Lingshan County Governor said his punishment, he had already chosen it, it was just that he couldn't make up his mind right now.

Mao Cuilan glared at Xia Erfu in disappointment before she opened her mouth: "Great Master Qingtian, we don't want Xia Yi to go to jail. He's our own niece, right? When we filed a complaint against Xia Yi, we only wanted to take back what belongs to us, and let Xia Yi split the Ruyi Manor among us. "

Mao Cuilan wanted to say what it was that she wanted to say so she said it directly.

She originally wanted to say something, but after Lingshan County Governor slapped the wood, she shivered and shrunk her neck, stopping herself.

Lingshan County Governor said: "How dare you woman, what nonsense are you spouting? How can the content of the law be changed so easily?"

Xia Yi had already known about Mao Cuilan's thoughts yesterday, and she had already thought of a strategy to deal with him in advance.

Her gaze swept past Xia Erfu and looked at Mao Cuilan at her side. The corner of her lips slightly rose, and she asked: "Aunt, do you really want my Ruyi Manor?"

"What do you mean mine? We've taken care of you for two years, and you're one of us, so what belongs to you belongs to your uncle? " Mao Cuilan shamelessly said.

Xia Yi took out the thing she had hidden well ahead of time, and said: "I feel that Aunt should first look at this thing and think about it carefully.