The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 138: Fighting Desperately to Become Beasts?
Outside the prison cell, it was a chaotic scene.
The common folk spontaneously formed a semicircle around the high platform.
Yu Tingwan pushed forward, but was stopped and scolded by a prison guard with a broadsword at his waist maintaining order.
She didn’t take a step back, instead coldly staring at the He Family members in prison clothes at the front, the disgust in her eyes undeniable.
"Your distant relative working as a steward has already followed the County Magistrate into prison. The He Family is already in jail, yet you still think you can get away with lawlessness under someone’s protection? Don’t forget, it was you who brazenly, with a few pitiful coins in hand, and with a superior air, forcibly married Lady Xiao against my in-laws’ wishes!"
Fu Meng, who had been lying down, suddenly stood up upon hearing the familiar voice. His eyes were wide open, staring intently at Yu Tingwan.
Seeing Fu Meng about to rush over heedlessly, He Xuran quickly pulled him back.
"Alright, don’t scare people."
Aren’t you aware of your own hot temper? 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
Back in the day, Fu Meng scared quite a few noble girls in the Capital to tears.
Fu Meng: ?
He turned his head, bared his teeth, and growled fiercely towards He Xuran.
Scare people?
Yu Tingwan dared to lock him outside the door!
Truly, when had he ever suffered such grievances!
He had wanted to teach Yu Tingwan a lesson for a long time!
Yet, just like that...
Fu Meng’s arrogant demeanor completely deflated.
Wei Zhao had warned him because of Yu Tingwan.
Unconvinced, he glared at Yu Tingwan once more.
"Awwoo."
Annoying!
And though he’d been angry for quite some time, even digging at the ground, Yu Tingwan hadn’t given him a single glance.
It just made him even more annoyed!
He Xuran looked over thoughtfully.
The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice knew how to read people’s faces, and quickly spoke up.
"My lord, this woman is the sister-in-law of the deceased Lady Xiao."
The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice remembered Yu Tingwan, not just because of her dark skin. In these times, the common people feared officials, and though her mother-in-law had been so anxious when lodging the complaint that she was sweating and speaking incoherently, Yu Tingwan remained calm and collected, which was rare.
He added, "Her husband is a member of the Wei Family Army."
This statement carried more weight than anything else.
He Xuran nodded solemnly and casually gestured with his hand.
Seeing this, the prison guard quickly allowed her through.
Yu Tingwan was able to advance.
"Commoner Mrs. Wei Yu greets my lord."
She kneeled.
Her gaze, however, was fixed on the He Family members not far away.
They were in a deplorable state, those with legs knelt, and those without were forlornly thrown to the ground.
The lady’s eyes drifted to the woman married into the He Family and the child in her arms, a trace of mockery curled at her lips.
Finally, her gaze settled in one place.
It was on He Hong, who had lost his legs, lying on the ground, covering his face in shame, unwilling to be seen.
Mrs. He spoke up, "What nonsense are you spouting! Back then, we did provide ample betrothal gifts. And besides, my son is capable, the He Family business grew bigger, marrying your family’s daughter is your family’s good fortune."
Saying this, fury overtook her.
They had been brought to this state by the Wei Family!
The person was dead, why couldn’t the Wei Family let this matter go!
How dare they accuse them!
Back then, they had felt guilty. They intended to cover this matter up with money. A daughter was not worth as much as a son, after all. But the Wei Family didn’t take it, and got upset.
Mrs. He thought, these peasants must have found the money insufficient!
Bah! Their Wei Family was nothing!
Mrs. He could not help but say again, "If it weren’t for thinking of her being pregnant, I would’ve made the decision to send her back long ago."
As she spoke, her sleeve was tugged by Mr. He beside her. Only then did she recall their current situation and noticed He Xuran’s unpleasant expression, immediately falling silent.
Yu Tingwan: "My lord. In the past, I wouldn’t deign to say a word to them, but my in-laws are gone. I have no choice but to clarify right and wrong. I can’t let these beasts tarnish my little sister-in-law’s reputation, so she can’t rest in peace even after death. I hope my lord will permit it."
She was calm.
The victims before had been wailing upon arrival, crying for beatings and curses.
He Xuran let them vent to their heart’s content before feigning sympathy to have the prison guard intervene. Faced with Yu Tingwan’s request, he simply couldn’t refuse.
"Granted."
"Thank you, my lord."
Yu Tingwan was not polite either.
She refuted each point, one by one.
"Betrothal gifts? My in-laws didn’t take them. Whoever took it should deal with it."
"You barged into my in-laws’ house, injured them, and forcibly took Lady Xiao. This incident, anyone in Xilin Village who isn’t blind can testify."
"Our Wei Family are genuine country folks, indeed. But what’s wrong with being from the countryside? How are honesty and simplicity lowly?"
"What kind of good material is your son? Is he good-looking, or with good character? He’s notorious for being crafty, a regular at brothels. Is he worthy of us sending a good girl over to be ruined? Does He Hong deserve it? Burning incense for a blessing? Bah!"
He Hong clenched his fists tighter and tighter, unable to bear hearing others speak of him.
"You—"
Just as he started to speak, he was cut off.
"What ’you’! Am I wrong? Don’t you know how rotten you are yourself?"
Yu Tingwan: "But our family lacks money and power, all we could do was grit our teeth and accept it."
"Despite our distaste for you, my in-laws swallowed their hatred, instructing Lady Xiao for her return visit to be a considerate wife, filial to her husband and parents-in-law."
Yu Tingwan stopped here, but was choking back her anger.
"What did Lady Xiao do to displease you?"
"Your He Family has plenty of servants, but why did I hear that Lady Xiao had to serve your entire family? Even the servants and work hands made her do the washing and cooking? The servants lived more easily than her. Pity she toiled without complaint, dared not utter a word of refusal, even less dared to return to her maiden home to complain."
Clearly, Lady Xiao knew that saying anything would be useless, instead causing her family anxiety and worry.
Marrying above one’s station and not being favored by the in-laws is the worst fate.
"We don’t expect you to treat her as half a He Family member, but why do you desperately dive into the animal heap?"
"What is it? Tired of being human?"
The lady delivered a rapid fire of barbed remarks, her words both vicious and biting, leaving no room for retort.
Mrs. He trembled in anger.
Never had she encountered such a sharp-tongued woman!
Yu Tingwan glanced mockingly at the woman beside He Hong.
The woman, wary, hugged her child and leaned towards the man.
Yu Tingwan found it unbearable, suddenly stood up, and strode over. She unhesitatingly stomped on the head of He Hong, lying on the ground, even grinding it in forcefully.
He Hong cried out in pain, "Ah!"
Mrs. He shrieked, if not for her injuries, she would have lunged over and torn Yu Tingwan apart.
"You slut, let go of my son!"
He Xuran’s eyelid twitched, yet he neither scolded nor stopped it, allowing this charade to continue.
What was wrong with letting the victim’s family vent their feelings?
This case had suspicious points, even without the Wei Family present, the prison guards would still have been sent to seek them out.
He kept silent, and the officials below dared not utter a word either.
Yu Tingwan said softly, "My mother-in-law said, Lady Xiao would endure, she wouldn’t make a sound about ordinary little aches and pains. But at that time, she must have been terrified, begging you to spare her. Did you?"
"What wrong did she commit that you sought her life?"
"How did she offend you bastards?"
"What are you shrieking about? I just lost my footing and accidentally stepped on you."
Everyone: ...
Then why don’t you lift your foot?
