Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 876: The Zhan Family Uncles and Nephews Thrown Into Prison

Fan Yu is the one who used his own blood to write the blood letter. Seeing Magistrate Gu dumbfounded, he thought he hadn’t understood and shouted again, "Lord Magistrate, the student comes on behalf of the heavens to accuse the Zhan family’s uncle and nephew from the Jiangnan noble family. During their stay as guests at the Old Gu Family, they forcibly took Gu Rong and Gu Ya. Please send someone immediately to arrest these shameless men!"

After hearing this, Magistrate Gu’s head ached even more. How could he be so reckless? This office is not deaf, do you need to shout it again?

"Judge Tang, take them to the back office to speak," Magistrate Gu quietly instructed Judge Tang.

"Yes." Judge Tang also knew the situation had escalated and couldn’t let these scholars shout here, so he personally went down to them and said, "Gentlemen scholars, please follow me, let’s talk in the back office."

Also knowing Fan Yu was reckless, he added, "The Zhan Family is not an ordinary family, and this matter involves secrets that cannot be disclosed here."

Fan Yu, whether truly reckless or pretending, upon hearing this, knelt and shouted, "Lord Magistrate, we know that the Zhan Family is a noble family with the Great Master’s position as a Capital Official, beyond what we youngsters can accuse. But we truly can’t stand it anymore and wish to use our passionate blood to restore justice to the Great Chu Criminal Law!"

Tomb-Sweeping Festival, your father! Even Judge Tang couldn’t help but curse, don’t you know we’re doing this for your good? Aren’t you afraid of Zhan Family’s revenge?

That Zhan Family is a noble family, with hundreds of years of legacy, secretly raising many Shadow Guards, snuffing out you little bean sprouts quietly is effortless!

Elder Gu had already fainted once in the courtroom from anger, and hearing the scholars’ accusations, was near fainting again, glaring at them, asking, "What did you say? Zhan San’s uncle and nephew forcibly took Sister Ya and Sister Rong? How is that possible? They are here to..."

"Elder Gu!" Gu Jin’an timely interrupted Elder Gu, quickly stepping forward, leaning in and whispering in his ear, "Didn’t you receive the Zhan family’s betrothal token? Use that as a pretext, directly marry Gu Ya and Gu Rong to their uncle and nephew. Although marrying two sisters to two uncles and nephews does not sound good, don’t you love money? As long as you align with the Zhan Family, you will gain immense wealth."

Elder Gu was startled, glaring at Gu Jin’an, "How do you know?"

Gu Jin’an smiled at him and whispered, "You underestimated us. Now, we have the means to deal with you."

San Lang’s men had been monitoring the Old Gu Family. When Zhan’s uncle and nephew visited, Daqing quickly found out.

And upon learning Zhan San wanted to marry Xiao Yu, San Lang’s face was dark with anger, almost heading out to ruin Zhan San.

But he remained calm and continued as planned. Unless there’s a mishap, those two marriage contracts should have been swapped with Gu Ya and Gu Rong’s names, preventing the Zhan Family from taking advantage of Sister and Xiao Yu.

Elder Gu was dumbfounded at Gu Jin’an’s words... this was no longer the weak child easily bullied by the Old Gu Family; now he had grown into a pillar protecting his family.

After speaking, Gu Jin’an returned to kneel beside Gu Dashan.

Fan Yu and the others responded to Elder Gu’s prior question: "Of course it’s true, this matter has spread throughout the Prefecture, and everyone knows."

Everyone knows?

Then Sister Ya and Sister Rong’s reputation is ruined!

Elder Gu couldn’t bear it, screamed, and fainted again.

Fortunately, Doctor Xiao was always waiting here, quickly administering acupuncture to disperse the blood, preventing a stroke.

At this point, the crowd watching the commotion exploded, shouting, "Lord Magistrate, these scholars are right. Regardless of those two uncles and nephews’ illustrious background, as long as they’ve broken the Criminal Law, they should be arrested... Isn’t there a saying ’Even the King is punished as equals to commoners when they break the law’? They should be caught."

Magistrate Gu felt he didn’t need his head, might as well die from the headache. That saying is ’Even the Prince when breaking the law is punished as equal to commoners’! Commoners? How mature are they, I’m still a raw commoner.

Seeing the chaotic courtroom, Magistrate Gu knew this couldn’t continue and decisively ordered two Government Officials, "Take this handwritten letter from the office to Squad Leader Zhang, have him arrest the Zhan family’s uncle and nephew and send them directly to prison."

Then said to the scholars, "I’ve ordered my men to arrest the Zhan family’s uncle and nephew, but there are too many cases today, everything must follow priority. We need to settle the case of Gu Dashan accusing Mrs. Gu Pan of conspiracy first, then handle the Zhan family’s uncle and nephew’s case. You may return home and wait, or rest in the back office, awaiting further developments."

Recalling Ke Yuli’s advice not to overreact, Fan Yu and the others thought briefly and acquiesced, "Understood, we will comply." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Magistrate Gu was relieved, quickly gesturing for Judge Tang to escort them to the back office... Hot-blooded scholars cannot be offended, all fearless, should they really run into a pillar, it would not only affect his reputation, he’d have to deal with their aftermath, not worth it.

Fan Yu and the others, seeing the Deputy Magistrate himself attending them, were excited, their faces flushed as they confidently entered the back office.

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Old Gu Family, the Zhan family’s uncle and nephew eventually couldn’t resist Squad Leader Zhang, personally writing a letter, entrusting it to Squad Leader Zhang to deliver to Magistrate Gu, requesting their release.

However, before the ink could dry, two Government Officials arrived, bringing Magistrate Gu’s handwritten letter to Squad Leader Zhang.

On seeing it, Squad Leader Zhang immediately ordered, "Come, tie up the Zhan family’s uncle and nephew, escort them to the Prefecture Government Office!"

The Zhan family’s uncle and nephew were bewildered, quickly asked, "What do you mean by this, why are you arresting us?"

We are not someone you can arrest!

Squad Leader Zhang held up Magistrate Gu’s handwritten letter, "Lord Magistrate says four scholars submitted a blood letter accusing you of forcibly taking the girls. We’re to imprison you pending trial."

Zhan San retorted, "Nonsense, all the women we’re involved with were willing, how could it be forcible, this is slander!"

Squad Leader Zhang replied, "I’m unclear, but Magistrate Gu states it’s widespread that you forcibly took the girls. Citizens in town are cursing you to death. If you’re not arrested, public anger cannot be appeased."

Also said, "Magistrate Gu instructs you not to resist, obediently follow us. If it’s slander, your name will be cleared. If true, you can retain some dignity, writing a letter for help while imprisoned."

Zhan San shouted, "Retain dignity? After being imprisoned, what dignity remains?"

Old Master Zhan San was furious too, "Utter humiliation, utter humiliation indeed! I, the Mad Zhan, have lived for fifty years, gained fame for over twenty. Never have I been imprisoned for such a matter. That Gu desires to ruin the entire Zhan Family’s reputation!"

Pointing at Squad Leader Zhang warningly, "Tell that Gu man not to cross the line, or he’ll suffer in future."

Squad Leader Zhang furrowed his brows, looking at Old Master Zhan San, "Are you threatening a court official? Fine, I’ve noted it, will add this during trial."

Then shouted to the Government Officials, "Tie them up, babble all you want, delaying our duties."