A peasant girl traveled through time and space, and she became prosperous

After the stunned people reacted, they all felt a chill on their backs. Several young men consciously stood behind Wen Meijiu, silently looking out for her.

"She didn't say anything wrong. It was Mr. Wang who provoked her first and flirted with her later."

"That's right, the county magistrate can't be partial to someone just because of this, right?"

They were young and full of vigor. Some of them were not afraid of death. Encouraged by the warm and delicious wine, they thought that as a weak woman, how could they dare to challenge a man like Mr. Wang? If they, as tall and strong men, hid behind him, wouldn't they be cowards who were afraid of death?

It was also because Mr. Wang had done many evil things in his daily life, and the people had long been fed up with his words and deeds, and had had enough of his arrogance and domineering behavior.

Soon, more people gathered behind Wen Meijiu, shouting:

"The girl is right, please think twice, sir."

There was a huge crowd of people outside, and the noise was like the tide. Anyone who saw it would be worried, and the county magistrate was also afraid that the matter would get out of hand and end badly.

The gavel slammed heavily again, and he snorted coldly:

"She disturbed the court, she can escape the death penalty, but she cannot escape the punishment of life.

You people should not join her in causing trouble, or you may lose your heads.

Even if you are not afraid of death, think about your parents, brothers and sisters at home, and see if they also want to be implicated by your recklessness?"

This statement hit the nail on the head for some people. Yes, even if he was not afraid of death, did he not care about the lives of his family members? I wonder if the county magistrate sitting in the hall would show mercy. Thinking about the methods used by the previous county magistrate, I feel a chill in my heart.

Those standing behind Wen Meijiu couldn't help but begin to waver.

Someone pulled Wen Meijiu's clothes from behind and whispered to her:

"Girl, it's better not to mind your own business."

"I'm not meddling in other people's business. Today it's the Liu family, tomorrow it could be your family or my family."

"That's what I said, but if it doesn't work, the consequences will be disastrous. It's better to bow your head and forget it."

Wen Meijiu sensed everyone's fear and turned to the people who were trying to persuade her:

"Thank you for your concern, I will not cause any trouble for you."

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Wen Meijiu took a few steps forward, knelt on the ground, and said to the county magistrate with his face up:

"Your Excellency is wrong. May I ask why you are sitting in this hall?"

The county magistrate was stunned by her question, not knowing where her words were going. After thinking for a while, he turned around and said righteously to the plaque with the words "A clear mirror hangs high" hanging on it:

"For the public good of this world."

"Okay, that's what I want you to say. I don't want to disrupt the court, but I have grievances to present.

I just saw someone else file a lawsuit first, so I wanted to watch from the sidelines first. It won’t be too late to understand my grievances after you handle the previous case impartially.”

This was beyond the county magistrate's expectations. After a slight surprise, he asked:

"Who are you suing?"

"It is also a lawsuit against Mr. Wang who is standing in this hall."

Wen Meijiu's words made the county magistrate, who had already kept his mouth shut, open his mouth even wider.

"What did you tell him about?"

After realizing what was happening, the county magistrate asked quickly.

"I accused him of illegally lending money at high interest rates, then robbing people by force, and then being arrogant and refusing to return the money.

Sir, I have a written complaint here, please take a look at it yourself."

Without the necessary skills, one wouldn't dare to take on this porcelain job. Wen Meijiu had already grasped the county magistrate's weak spot and knew what this official was afraid of.

Wen Meijiu took out the petition that he had prepared long ago from his bosom, and the lawyer next to him helped to present it.

After reading it, the county magistrate's face changed drastically.

There are clear regulations in this dynasty that court officials and their families are not allowed to lend money at high interest rates. The punishment may be light punishment with a stick, or even dismissal and exile.

Even for private lending, the laws of this dynasty also have clear provisions: "All public and private lending of money and property shall be based on private contracts, and the government shall not be involved. The interest shall not exceed 6% per month..."

Although Mr. Wang is not an official's family member, he is still a close relative of his family. If the matter is really investigated, he will probably be implicated as well.

In addition, the interest rates charged by Wang Yuanwai for loan sharking were many times higher than those stipulated by the imperial court, which was unacceptable no matter where it was taken.

Mr. Wang was still confused. He looked at Wen Meijiu who was kneeling on the ground. He had never seen this person before, so how could he be sued by her?

Before he could turn around to ask the county magistrate what was going on, the county magistrate's face had already turned as black as the bottom of a pot. He folded the petition with a "snap" and pushed it aside.

"Everything has a first come first served order. Your case will be tried later. Let's try the Liu family's case first."

After the county magistrate finished speaking, he glared at Mr. Wang who was standing on the ground, his eyes filled with hatred for Mr. Wang's lack of fighting spirit.

After doing so many bad things, Mr. Wang became somewhat aware of it and lowered his eyelids slightly to avoid the sharp edge.

He turned around and glared at Wen Meijiu who was kneeling on the ground. He squeezed out a breath from between his teeth:

"I want to change the rules. I want to change the 40 strokes of the cane to 80 strokes of the cane. What do you think, young lady?"

Wen Meijiu knew, of course, that Wang Yuanwai was afraid that he could not beat her to death, so he deliberately increased the punishment to prevent her from suing him next time.

"Eighty strokes of the cane? County magistrate, you can't do that. She's still a girl, how can she bear it?"

An old man standing outside the door had already seen through Mr. Wang's evil intentions and quickly said a few good words on behalf of Wen Meijiu.

"That's right. Let alone eighty, even if she's forty or twenty, a girl like her might not be able to hold on!"

Another old man agreed, trying to win the sympathy of the county magistrate.

"I'm willing to accept the defeat. It's not that I didn't give this woman a chance. You saw it too. She was the one who insisted on intervening and suing me.

There is no need for you to plead for this kind of mean and lowly woman, and don't end up like her."

Wang Yuanwai's gnashing teeth words were clearly a threat to the old men who spoke for Wen Meijiu.

Several old men were very angry and stepped forward, wanting to argue with Mr. Wang, but were stopped by Wen Meijiu.

"Thank you all uncles and grandpas, how could I have deserved the support from you elders?

However, a person should keep his word and take responsibility for his actions. Since I have already promised, I will not regret it. Eighty is eighty. I don't believe in this nonsense. "

When the people around heard that Wen Meijiu agreed, they let out waves of regret.

"Go find her family quickly. It's too late to find her. It's a pity to lose such a young girl."

The old man, who was well versed in the ways of the world, turned back anxiously and sent the young man standing behind him to find her family.

"Okay, have fun!"

Mr. Wang clapped his hands with a fake smile.

The county magistrate's eyelids drooped slightly, and his face was cold and indifferent, showing no emotion. Just now someone came to report that his mother was sitting in the hall at the back. Needless to say, she came for his uncle.

"Present the witnesses and physical evidence."

The lawyer read people's expressions and knew that his master was in trouble, so he interrupted at the right time, hoping to win back the situation for Wang Yuanwai in the first case, so that it would be easier to deal with the rest.

Mr. Wang was well prepared, and soon, the matchmaker Wei Mama and the woman in charge of delivering the betrothal gifts were brought to the court.

According to the rules, the county magistrate began to interrogate them one by one.