Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 121 The Magistrate's Little Schemes

When everyone learned in public of Qu Wan'er and her husband's heinous crimes,

There was immediate dismay and widespread condemnation.

"These two are absolutely insane."

How could someone do something so outrageous!

An old man was so angry that his beard trembled.

"They must be severely punished."

We cannot give them even the slightest chance to escape!

A young man shouted indignantly.

"right,

Such a black sheep must not escape justice!

Everyone echoed in agreement.

The people surrounded the county government office so tightly that it was impossible to move.

The magistrate is required to handle this matter fairly and immediately.

Li Xiuming stood at the entrance of the county government office and said loudly:

"Please rest assured, everyone."

I will certainly punish these two villains severely according to the law.

We will not tolerate this!

A cheer erupted from the crowd.

"Your Excellency is wise, Magistrate!"

They must be punished as they deserve!

Amid the crowd's angry shouts,

Li Xiuming turned and walked into the county government office.

Preparations are underway to put Qu Wan'er and Liu Lejun on trial.

Subsequently,

The group followed Li Xiuming and his men to the entrance of the county government office.

Li Xiuming sat upright in the courtroom.

The gavel struck,

"Ascension!"

The bailiffs on both sides shouted in unison:

"mighty--"

Li Xiuming glared angrily at Qu Wan'er and her husband, who were kneeling below the hall.

He said sternly:

Qu Wan'er, Liu Lejun,

The crimes you two have committed are unforgivable.

Today, I, the official, will handle this matter fairly.

To uphold the majesty of the law!

Qu Wan'er was already terrified and her face turned deathly pale.

He said, trembling:

"My lord, spare me! My lord, spare me!"

Liu Lejun was also sweating profusely.

He stammered:

"My lord, we...we confess our sins."

Li Xiuming snorted coldly:

"Do you know your guilt?"

You have committed such a heinous act.

It's not something that can be resolved with just a confession!

Qu Wan'er, as her niece,

Instead of repaying their aunt's kindness in raising them,

Instead, they harbored evil thoughts.

He intended to poison his own aunt.

This is an absolutely heinous crime!

Qu Wan'er cried and sobbed:

"My lord, I was blinded by greed."

"I was confused for a moment!"

Li Xiuming then pointed to Liu Lejun:

"And you, Liu Lejun, as your husband..."

Instead of admonishing his wife, he joined her in her misdeeds.

They attempted to seize an unjust position.

That's utterly despicable!

Liu Lejun kowtowed repeatedly:

"My lord, I know I was wrong."

"Please, Your Honor, show leniency."

Li Xiuming's gaze was firm as he loudly pronounced the verdict:

"According to the laws of our dynasty, Qu Wan'er..."

You intended to poison your own aunt, committing a grave offense of disrespect.

He was sentenced to thirty years in prison and one hundred strokes of the cane.

Qu Wan'er heard the verdict,

She immediately collapsed to the ground and burst into tears.

Li Xiuming then looked at Liu Lejun.

Said:

"Liu Lejun, you and your wife committed this crime."

Although not the mastermind, he cannot escape guilt.

You are sentenced to exile to the frontier and ten years of hard labor.

No sentence reduction allowed.

Liu Lejun's face turned ashen, and she lowered her head in despair.

As for Cui'er, who was involved in this matter

Because of greed, he was bewitched and instigated by Qu Wan'er.

It almost caused serious consequences.

He was given fifty strokes of the cane and expelled from the mansion.

Other servants who assisted Qu Wan'er and her husband in committing evil deeds

All according to the severity of their crimes,

They may be fined or punished with caning.

Li Xiuming finally said loudly:

"The law is strict and cannot be violated."

This judgment takes effect immediately, to set an example and deter others!

Upon hearing the verdict, the crowd below the hall clapped and cheered.

After the verdict was announced, the crowd dispersed.

The flower viewing party concluded in this way.

The old lady ordered the housekeeper to take charge.

To all the ladies and gentlemen who have come to the flower viewing banquet today.

They sent gifts and expressed their apologies to each of them.

When Lin Yunlan and Lu Qingqing also wanted to say goodbye and leave,

The county magistrate and his wife tried to persuade the two to stay.

The old lady said with a sincere expression:

"We owe a great debt to the two of you today. If it weren't for you..."

The Li family is likely to suffer a great calamity.

Please stay a moment longer.

Let us express our gratitude.

The county magistrate also quickly said:

Yes, Qingqing, Brother Lin.

I hope you two will not refuse.

Lu Qingqing looked at the county magistrate, who seemed to have something to say.

The couple exchanged a glance and agreed.

I followed the mother and son to the front hall.

After everyone was seated, the county magistrate spoke first.

He said with a grateful expression:

"Today's events are all thanks to your two kind assistance."

Only my Li family was able to escape this calamity.

Li will forever remember this kindness.

Lin Yunlan humbly cupped his hands in greeting:

"Your Excellency, you flatter me."

"It is my duty to intervene when I see injustice."

Lu Qingqing also smiled and said:

"My lord, there's no need to worry."

Fortunately, the old lady is safe and sound.

The magistrate sighed slightly:

"Alas, after this incident, I also need to reflect on myself."

Such a terrible thing happened in my home.

I also bear responsibility for oversight.

The old lady said from the side:

"Tomorrow, let's not bring up the past again."

Just be more careful in the future.

The county magistrate nodded.

Looking at Lin Yunlan and Lu Qingqing:

"What are your plans for the future?"

If there's anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask.

Lu Qingqing and Lin Yunlan expressed their gratitude:

"Thank you for your kind words, sir."

Li Xiuming hesitated before speaking, then said:

"May I ask, Brother Lin?"

Would you like to work for my government office?

Lu Qingqing and Lin Yunlan exchanged a glance and asked:

"What does Your Excellency mean by this?"

Li Xiuming looked at Lu Qingqing and Lin Yunlan with a smile on his face.

Said:

To be honest with you two,

When Miss Lu helped me solve that case before,

I then pondered, what if Miss Lu were a man?

We must arrange for her to work in the county government.

Unfortunately, as a woman, Miss Lu found it quite inconvenient.

Things are much better now.

I think Brother Lin is both brave and resourceful.

He has a dignified appearance, which suits my taste perfectly.

I'm thinking of getting Brother Lin a job in the county government.

If I ever need Miss Lu's help with planning again in the future,

Wouldn't that be much more convenient?

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingqing and Lin Yunlan

They were all taken aback.

Lu Qingqing pondered to herself:

"This magistrate is quite shrewd."

Lin Yunlan frowned.

I was at a loss for how to respond.

The magistrate saw that Lin Yunlan and Lu Qingqing were still hesitating.

Then he continued:

"There are many advantages to working in the county government."

He usually does things for the people and accumulates a good reputation.

And they receive a fixed monthly salary.

That's enough to allow you and your spouse to live a stable life.

If a difficult case can be solved,

There are also additional rewards.

Furthermore, the personal connections within the county government...

This will also greatly benefit your future development.

Lu Qingqing remained calm.

It seems that this doesn't affect them much.

Lin Yunlan thought to himself:

"This is not necessarily a bad thing."

If I want to investigate the Third Prince's affairs,

Perhaps this identity can still provide cover for me.

But he didn't show much on his face.

He simply said:

"What you say, sir, is indeed tempting."

However, this matter is of great importance.

I need to go back and discuss it with my family.

Although Li Xiuming was somewhat disappointed

But he still said happily:

"Of course, of course,"

Then let's wait until Brother Lin finishes what he's doing.

It's never too late to come again.

Lu Qingqing smiled and bowed:

"Thank you for your understanding, sir."

Li Xiuming waved his hand:

"You're welcome."

Both the Lin brothers and Qingqing are talented individuals.

As long as you reach an agreement

My doors are always open to you.

Lin Yunlan clasped his hands and said:

"Rest assured, sir, we will definitely consider this carefully."

The old lady then tried to smooth things over:

Okay, okay, Ming'er.

Qingqing and her husband were a great help to my son and me today.

You must thank me properly.

Li Xiuming smiled and replied:

"My mother is right."

Then he turned to his servants and instructed them:

"Go and present the thank-you gift that I just had prepared."

Soon,

Several servants then filed in, carrying exquisite gift boxes.

Li Xiuming pointed to the gift boxes and said:

"Qingqing, Brother Lin"

This is just a small token of my appreciation.

I hope you two will not refuse.

Lu Qingqing looked at the gift boxes,

He said somewhat hesitantly:

“Your Excellency, this is far too precious.”

Li Xiuming quickly said:

"If it weren't for the help of the two of you today..."

My Li family has no idea what kind of predicament we're about to fall into.

This small token of gratitude is nothing.

Lin Yunlan also said:

"Your Excellency is so hospitable!"

It would seem pretentious for us to refuse again.

Li Xiuming laughed loudly:

"Haha, that's more like it!"