freenovelworld Chapter 971 Evil Thief
Chapter 971 Evil Thief
Prime Minister Meng asked in confusion, "How did the investigation lead to Qian Banshan?"
Pan Yu replied, "My elder brother and I were wandering around the city like headless flies, but luckily, we found the grain that was supposed to be in the Pan Village Ancestral Hall in the Qian family's shop!"
She cried and complained, "They are a bunch of evil thieves. They were so brazen that they didn't even try to hide the things they stole. The grain bags in our Panjia Village were all embroidered by my mother and aunts, stitch by stitch!"
Everyone immediately understood that the brother and sister suspected the Qian family because of the grain bags.
Pan Yu continued, "I relied on my good looks to show myself to Qian Banshan, and he really took a fancy to me and took me into his mansion to be his concubine. I tried every possible way to get him to tell me, but I finally learned that he had taken advantage of a rainy night and led his men into Panjia Village. He first stole the food, then slaughtered everyone. To destroy the evidence, he even opened a hole in the Tusu River. The heavy rain caused a flood that completely submerged the entire Panjia Village!"
Everyone was shocked when they heard this. No one had expected that the Qian family of Nancheng would be so cruel.
Xiao Ling was so angry that the Queen Mother slammed her hand on the table. "I never thought that there would be such a cruel and vicious person in my Sheng Dynasty. Prime Minister Meng, why did no one report the flood in Panjia Village?"
Before Prime Minister Meng could say anything, Lin Yiwan spoke up, "Your Majesty, after the incident, Qian Banshan wrote a secret letter to Qian Guangming, asking him to use his position to cover up the incident and rebuild the Tusu River under the pretext that it had fallen into disrepair, thus covering up all traces!"
Xiao Ling glared at Qian Guangming, whose face turned pale. "You bold traitor, do you know your crime?"
Qian Guangming cried out in panic, "Your Majesty, I am innocent. These secret letters may have been forged by Madam Hou to cover up her crime of burying the Qian father and son alive. Please investigate!"
Lin Yiwan sneered, "The evidence is irrefutable, yet you still dare to quibble. Qian Guangming, every time you wake up in the middle of the night, aren't you afraid that the souls of the wronged dead will come to seek revenge on you?"
Qian Guangming retorted sharply: "Why are you coming to me for revenge? I didn't kill them, and I didn't steal their food. This matter has nothing to do with me!"
Lin Yiwan approached him and asked, "Didn't you cover up this tragedy and not report it to the court?"
Qian Guangming still denied it: "I didn't do it, you are slandering me!"
Lin Yiwan said indifferently: "Come here, drag Qian Guangming's staff in!"
Soon, a trembling old man was dragged in.
He knelt on the ground trembling with fear and said, "I, your servant, obeyed the master's orders and went to the Nancheng government office to handle this matter properly. The former Nancheng prefect did report the incident of Panjia Village being washed away by the flood, but I secretly changed it to say that the river channel had been in disrepair for a long time and had a breach. I requested that the court send people to repair it immediately!"
Qian Guangming was so angry that his whole body was shaking. He gritted his teeth and cursed, "You dog slave, how dare you collude with outsiders to frame me? I will kill you!"
He quickly stepped forward and tried to strangle the aide.
The staff member struggled and retorted, "My conscience is uneasy. I haven't had a good night's sleep in all these years. Master, you have done too many evil things. If you hadn't helped Qian Ying get an official position, how could he have become the prefect of Nancheng with his cruelty and unscrupulousness?"
Xiao Ling immediately spoke up: "My Lords, now that you have heard the evil deeds committed by the father and son of the Qian family in Nancheng, do you still think that they were innocent for being buried alive?"
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. How could they dare to question this matter again?
They quickly knelt on the ground and shouted, "We have been deceived. We only think that Qian Banshan and his son deserved to die. There is nothing wrong with the Marquis's treatment. She eliminated harm for the people and avenged the hundreds of names that died unjustly in Panjia Village. She is a role model for women in our Sheng Dynasty!"
Xiao Ling was very satisfied with their words. He narrowed his eyes and said, "I have said it before, my Aunt Wan is the most powerful and extraordinary woman in the world. She is a blessing to the people of Sheng Dynasty. You must all respect her!"
Lin Yiwan blushed a little when she was praised. In fact, she discovered the crimes of Qian Banshan and his son by accident.
But she did not regret burying them alive!
Xiao Ling quickly announced the punishment for Qian Guangming, confiscating his property, removing him from his official position, and immediately escorting him to the execution ground to be beheaded.
As for Pan Jue and Pan Yu, brother and sister, they took the reward given by Xiao Ling and returned to Panjia Village to rebuild their home.
Pan Yu was very grateful to Lin Yiwan. After leaving the palace, she kowtowed ten times in front of all the people at the gate of the marquis' mansion.
She cried out, "If it weren't for Madam Hou, the unjust case in Panjia Village would not have been redressed. You are our great benefactor, and we will be grateful to you for the rest of our lives!"
Lin Yiwan quickly helped her up and told her, "Go back and marry a good husband. Your life with your brother will get better and better!"
Pan Yu wiped away her tears casually: "Yes! We will all get better and better!"
After seeing off the Pan brothers and sisters, Doctor Lin personally selected an auspicious day to rebury his wife's body.
He sighed, "Wanwan, I'm sure your grandmother would be very pleased in her grave. Her remains will be used to redress the injustices of the villagers who died unjustly in Panjia Village!"
Lin Yiwan nodded: "Yes, if I hadn't gone back to relocate my grandmother's grave, I wouldn't have gotten into trouble with the Qian family. It was all destined!"
After Mrs. Lin was buried, the New Year arrived in the blink of an eye.
King Wu was coming to Shengchao to celebrate the New Year, so the entire Zhan Yihou Mansion began preparations early.
Lin Yiwan was very busy, but Erbao Zhanxuan got into big trouble at the academy.
She asked Ling'er in disbelief: "What did you say? He broke Ye Er's leg from the Duke's Mansion?"
Ling'er nodded heavily: "Yes, the injury is extremely serious. It is said that the bones are broken. Now the Duke's Mansion has invited an imperial physician to set the bones!"
Lin Yiwan's expression suddenly turned cold and ugly. She could tolerate Zhan Xuan's mischief, but she would never allow him to hurt others indiscriminately.
No, she has to go to the Duke's Mansion quickly!
Ye Er was originally weak, and he must not be left with a lifelong disability.
Without further hesitation, she immediately rushed to the Duke's Mansion with her medicine box.
When she arrived at the mansion, Old Madam Ye forced a smile to greet her. She said, "It's normal for children to fight. Madam Hou, don't take it to heart. His injury is not serious!"
Lin Yiwan frowned. "The bones are all broken, how can it not be serious? Don't worry, old lady, I will never let Ye Erbai get kicked like that. Let me take a look at Ye Er's injuries first. When we return to the Marquis' Mansion, I will definitely bring Zhan Xuan to you to apologize!"
Madam Ye quickly spoke up, "Not really. Madam Hou, please don't go back and scold Master Xuan. He definitely didn't mean it!"
When Lin Yiwan entered Ye Er's room, she saw the aggrieved young boy leaning on the bed.
When he saw Lin Yiwan, he was obviously startled.
He tried to cover up for Zhan Xuan: "Madam Hou, don't blame Boss Xuan. It's my fault for joining in the fun. I rushed over rashly when he was punishing others. He didn't mean to do it at all. Don't be mean to him!"