Marry a powerful minister and remain a widow?I’m done with the book-wearing female role!

"Quick, go to the Yamen!"

When the shopkeeper heard this, he didn't care about asking Jiang Yuzhu and his party for money, and went straight to the Yamen with a dozen strong men.

Many regular customers in the restaurant said they wanted to keep accounts and also wanted to go to the Yamen to watch the excitement.

In an instant, half the number of guests came to dine.

Taking advantage of the chaos, Xie Zhao took Jiang Yuzhu out of the back door and ate a meal without spending a penny.

Liang An said proudly: "Didn't the shopkeeper say that without 100 taels of silver, he can't get out of the gate of Fugui Building?"

Liang'an was dubious when he heard about the various deeds of Cao Zhixian in Zhaijia Village. It was only when he came to have dinner at Fuguilou that he realized that the villagers did not know everything in detail.

"This kind of officer who cares about human life should be sent to the West!"

Liang'an looked upright and suggested, "Sir, madam, let's follow the crowd to the Yamen? I just want to see what Cao Zhixian can do. Is there really no law in this world?"

In Ruyang, the sky is high and the emperor is far away, and Cao Zhixian covers the sky with only one hand.

Jiang Yuzhu agreed: "Searching for people's wealth is already a serious crime, but if it is to cover up my brother-in-law and take human life, then the nature is different."

His father, Jiang Fulu, was in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Although he was in charge of the performance evaluation of hundreds of officials, they were not in various places and could not take care of small and remote counties.

If Cao Zhixian County had a backer and followed the example, it would be fooled.

"Without promotion for many years, Cao Zhi County is both a powerful dragon and a local snake in Ruyang, and he has made countless money."

Xie Zhao made a rough calculation and found that the Fugui Building alone would bring in at least several thousand taels of silver in one night.

A group of people followed the crowd and heard a ragged lady crying into tears and pleading with people passing by for help: "There is strength in numbers. We have thousands of people seeking justice for the Xu family. Magistrate Cao can still tell lies with his eyes open." Can’t do it?”

Although the rest of the people were willing to help, they were not as simple as the aunt thought. They all sighed: "The arms can't twist the thighs, and the lives of us people are cheap!"

When the aunt heard this, she immediately cried again: "Miss Xu is so kind, how did she end up like this?"

The aunt kept mumbling, and Jiang Yuzhu probably understood the whole story.

The Xu family lives in Ruyang and makes a living by selling tofu.

Old man Xu had a daughter. Not long after his daughter was born, his wife disappeared. From then on, father and daughter depended on each other.

"These two fathers and daughters have better minds than the other..."

Among them, some of the Xu family's neighbors also started crying.

Although the Xu family is not rich, both father and daughter are honest and responsible people.

Before dawn, he sells tofu in the streets. If he meets a poor person who is greedy, he will give a piece of it for free.

The old lady in shabby clothes was a widower, and she made a living by selling insoles. Her eyesight was not very good, so Miss Xu often went to see her and helped her sew insoles. Her hands and feet were extremely nimble.

"That girl has a kind heart, is beautiful, and works hard without complaining. How come she is picked up by the gangsters? She has no eyes in the sky!"

The aunt cried and cried, and finally passed out due to excessive grief.

The people hurriedly pinched the people. After the aunt woke up, she only said one sentence: "I have lived enough with this old life. If Magistrate Cao still protects his brother-in-law, I will go to the city to complain even if I want food!"

The people around were silent for a long time before saying: "Old lady, Ruyang is under the jurisdiction of Pingcheng. How can the prefect not know what Ruyang is like?"

This group of dog officers, officers and officers protect each other.

Of course, it is impossible for Cao Zhixian to keep his money all by himself. A large part of the money must be cut off as bribes to ensure the stability of his official position.

"If we really file a complaint, I'm afraid we will have to go to the capital to file a complaint."

When the imperial complaint was mentioned, the people were so sad that they were speechless. They had never left Ruyang, let alone went to the capital, and they couldn't even afford travel expenses.

Living in Ruyang is very difficult.

On weekdays, he works honestly, does not offend the powerful, lives in fear, and just wants to have a full meal.

If you offend Cao Zhixian's thugs, your life will be at stake.

"The Xu family is in trouble now. What if it's our turn one day?"

One person asked, and everyone looked solemn.

Yes, what should I do when it’s my turn?

In a sense, they are all survivors, but they should not be lucky.

"You can't blame the public even if you speak out. If we help the Xu family, we will get beaten up at most. But if we act like deaf and blind people, we will be sorry for our own conscience!"

They are all simple people who stick together in the end.

Jiang Yuzhu couldn't help but be moved after hearing this.

These days, the fight between the common people and the officials is as difficult as going to heaven.

In the autumn evening, the afterglow of the setting sun lengthened the figures of the people. They strode towards the Yamen, and even their backs looked particularly tragic.

The treetops on the roadside were quietly dyed yellow.

"Yuanhe, now I can finally understand you."

Jiang Yuzhu turned her head to look at Xie Zhao and said seriously, "I will support everything you do from now on. Just move forward."

Xie Zhao was busy with everything, and his mind was on how to benefit the people.

Jiang Yuzhu doesn't have such lofty ambitions, but she will make sure not to hold back.

Let her take care of the trivial matters.

"So, thank you madam for your understanding."

Xie Zhao's face was calm and his heart was slightly warm.

Under the wide sleeves, Xie Zhao held Jiang Yuzhu's hand. The couple looked at each other and smiled tacitly, reaching a tacit understanding.

Liang'an was about to follow, but Hong Jin grabbed the hem of his clothes, pointed to the front and said: "You're a bit winky, why are you joining in the fun?"

Thousands of people had gathered in front of the Yamen and were having fierce conflicts with the government officials.

A yamen servant held a saber in his hand and said, "Whoever dares to cause trouble, let him have a taste of prison food!"

When it came to being jailed, the people who rushed to the front clearly shrank, but only briefly. They all said in unison: "Please come out from Magistrate Cao and give Miss Xu an explanation!"

"Miss Xu was carried out from the Shi's Mansion, wrapped in a straw mat and thrown into a mass grave. Someone witnessed this scene and informed Old Man Xu to collect the body!"

"A good and innocent girl died in Shi's family without any explanation, and Cao Zhi County ignored her, just because Shi You was his brother-in-law?"

The people were complaining about the Xu family. Old man Xu had just endured the pain of losing his daughter and was beaten up again. If someone else died, who would seek justice for Miss Xu?

After hearing this, the yamen servant spat: "A good innocent girl? How do you know she didn't do it voluntarily?"

"It's a bit unethical for the Shi family to throw people into mass graves when they are gone. But later, Mr. Shi also promised to pay for the funeral. Old man Xu has no objection. Why are you making such a fuss?"

There were too many people who came to make trouble, and the government officials could not suppress them, so they had to use some patience to persuade them.

"Old man Xu was hit on the head and fell unconscious. Of course there is no objection! Miss Xu is dead, and you still smear her reputation. Aren't you afraid that she will turn into a ghost and settle the score with you?"

Many neighbors grew up watching Miss Xu. They heard the government officials slander her reputation, implying that it was Miss Xu who took the initiative to "visit" at Shi's house. They were so angry and cursed by the government officials' confusing remarks.

This is the first time that these honest people have the courage to contradict the government officials.

"Anyway, Miss Xu is in poor health and has died unexpectedly. What does it have to do with you? Old man Xu came to you to cause trouble and give you money? They are trying to kill each other!"

Just as the yamen officer finished speaking, Cao Zhixian, who had arrived late, ordered his subordinates: "Go and grab Miss Xu's body!"

Hearing that the imperial envoy passed by Ruyang, Cao Zhixian was also afraid of being caught. Only by destroying the body and leaving no traces could he sleep peacefully!