The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Capítulo 1884: Chapter 1884: Shattering Xun Sheng’s Perceptions

Shu Yu could have directly let Zhou Tiedong come to the Office to beat the drum and file a complaint. By then, the officers would have locked up Chen Bing.

But wasn’t this what Third Lu requested, to give him a good beating? If they just locked him up without a chance to lay hands on him themselves, it wouldn’t feel satisfying.

Moreover, she found Chen Bing’s current expression of hope turning to despair and then hope again quite interesting.

Shu Yu stepped forward, standing in front of Zhou Tiedong, and faced Qi Lie to state, “Lord, recently during the county magistrate’s assistance with Lord Xia in a case, I happened to interrogate someone. That person was a former constable in Chenggu County, and among the charges he confessed, there was one about colluding with the merchant Chen Bing to beat and frame Zhou Tiedong, who was once a staff member at the Chen Family’s grocery store.”

Constable? Chen Bing’s face changed dramatically. Is she talking about Constable Li?

Shu Yu said, “The grudge between Chen Bing and our family is already known to you, Lord, so when I saw his name, I couldn’t help but pay extra attention. To avoid any wrongful convictions, I specially met with this staff member to inquire about the situation at that time. Of course, I believe Zhou Tiedong’s words. But because of my personal vendetta with Chen Bing, it’s inappropriate for me to make a judgment, so I suggested Zhou Tiedong file the complaint himself. After the case is publicly tried by the Office, the truth will surely come out, and justice will be served for all.”

Qi Lie twitched the corner of his mouth. A public trial by the Office—you’re interrogating in Chenggu County, but you run to Changjin Prefecture. Are you dissatisfied that he’s not busy enough?

Despite internally grumbling, Qi Lie nodded and said with strong approval, “Wen’an County Lord understands the meaning of justice, and this official will indeed handle the matter impartially.”

After both sides engaged in some official flattery, Qi Lie once again struck the gavel and continued the hearing, “Zhou Tiedong, tell us how Chen Bing framed you and why he would do so.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Chen Qiu, standing outside, turned pale and quickly grabbed Xun Sheng’s arm, saying, “Brother Xun, I’m not feeling well. Can you come outside with me for a bit?”

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Xun Sheng wanted to focus on the case’s progression, but Chen Qiu’s complexion was indeed poor. Thinking it over, he was about to turn to accompany her for a break.

However, just as he was about to turn, Zhou Tiedong’s raised voice rang out, “This matter must be said starting from Chen Bing’s daughter, Chen Qiu.”

Upon mentioning Chen Qiu, Xun Sheng’s steps halted, and then he was unable to walk away, held back by a fellow student.

Next, he heard an event that overturned his understanding. Had Chen Qiu taken a liking to that staff member? Had Chen Qiu gone to Tuqiao Village because the other party had a fiancée to ruin the girl’s reputation, almost driving her to jump into the river in despair? Had Chen Bing conspired with Constable Li to put Zhou Tiedong in prison first in order to clean up Chen Qiu’s mess?

Xun Sheng looked at Chen Qiu in shock. Her breathing was rapid as she shook her head in denial, “He’s lying, I didn’t…”

But Xun Sheng wasn’t a fool. Chen Bing’s character, combined with Chen Qiu’s behavior, forced him to admit that the good-natured, honest, and hardworking girl he thought he knew was vastly different from the person before him.

At this point, Qi Lie had already summoned the involved party, Chen Qiu.

Chen Qiu, unable to escape, could only be brought into the courtroom, but just like Chen Bing, she kept denying everything vehemently.

Qi Lie asked Zhou Tiedong if there was any evidence, and Zhou Tiedong took out a written confession from inside his coat.

“Lord, this is Constable Li’s confession, detailing all their interactions.”