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Chapter 295 Go to Beijing to complain
By the time the court's verdict came down, it was already mid-June.
The emperor dismissed Cui Xiang from his position and directly sentenced him to death by beheading, which was carried out by Lord Li.
As for the accomplices, that is, the human traffickers who abducted young girls, they were all caught in one fell swoop.
Cui Xiang had just been sentenced today. Lin Jingyou and Shen Wanning were in the pavilion of the Shen Mansion, drinking tea and chatting.
"Third brother, if Dai Yongcheng comes to his senses and knows that we did it, he will probably cause trouble for you again. We were lucky that we were able to escape last time. What should we do if they send more people this time?" Shen Wanning said worriedly.
"I have an idea. Why don't we find someone to escort Zhang San and the others to Beijing to file a complaint. I have met Lord Bao Huaimin several times. He is indeed an impartial and just man as the people say. If this case falls into his hands, Dai Yongcheng may not have time to take care of us." Lin Jingyou said after thinking about it.
"Why didn't Third Brother mention this before? If that were the case, he should have sent the three of them to the capital to file a complaint earlier."
"It's not that I haven't thought about it, but my initial idea was to wait until I returned to Beijing to report on my work, and then take them back with me. I was afraid that the news would leak out on the way and their lives would be in danger. But it's different now. Huang Wei is dead, and now Cui Xiang is also dead. Dai Yongcheng's attention will be on me, and it will be much safer for Zhang San and the others to go to Beijing." Lin Jingyou analyzed.
"Third brother, what you said makes sense, but I don't know if they are willing to go to the capital to file a complaint. We have to ask them first."
"Based on my understanding of them, they would be willing. They have endured for so many years just to get justice for themselves. For this justice, they are willing to give up their lives." Lin Jingyou continued.
As he spoke, he sighed. He felt sorry for the rough fate of these people.
"Okay then. After my third brother returns to Baocheng County, I'll go back to Qinghe County and tell them."
"Well, I will set off early tomorrow morning and return to Baocheng County. I have been away from the county government for several days, and I guess there are still a lot of things waiting for me to deal with." Lin Jingyou said.
After delivering the eight thieves, he returned to Baocheng County. However, Lord Li sometimes asked him to participate in the discussion, so he ran back and forth several times, exhausted and thin. Aunt Zhang and Lin Dashan took advantage of his stay in Fuzhou and stayed for a few days before leaving.
"Oh right, this is the perfect time for rice to bloom. Third brother, remember to have someone look for sterile rice. When I get back to Qinghe County, I'll tell Brother He and have him help order the search for sterile rice."
"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten about it. Fortunately, there's still time." He was so busy lately that he really didn't remember about it.
After discussing this matter, the two separated from the gate of Shen's Mansion early the next morning and set off on their own.
Upon returning to Qinghe County, Shen Wanning first visited the county government office and sought out Magistrate He. After discussing this with Magistrate He, they posted a notice asking everyone to search the rice fields for rice grains without stamens. Anyone who found one would be rewarded with ten taels of silver.
After reading the notice, everyone dispersed and planned to go home to see if there was any such rice in the fields.
Then, Shen Wanning returned to the Lin residence, found Zhang San and the others, and told them about this matter.
"Zhang San, Li Si, Wang Wu. Now there is an opportunity. My third brother and I will send someone to take you to Beijing. You can take the complaint to find Lord Bao Huaimin and tell him about your grievances. But we cannot guarantee 100% whether you can arrive in the capital safely. I can only say that we will try our best. Do you want to go to Beijing?" Shen Wanning asked.
They exchanged glances, and Zhang San kowtowed to Shen Wanning, saying, "The three of us brothers have lived just to wait for this day. Let alone the dangers ahead, even if there were mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, we'd all be willing to go."
"Yes, County Master, we are all willing to go to the capital. We also want to thank you for finding someone to escort us. Otherwise, it would be difficult for us to reach the capital by ourselves." Li Si continued.
"You don't have to make a decision in a hurry. You can think about it for a few days. After you have thought it over, I will let my third brother send someone to take you to Beijing. Now that Cui Xiang has just been beheaded, it stands to reason that my third brother has attracted Dai Yongcheng's attention, and you should be safe. But we can't guarantee whether any special accidents will happen." Shen Wanning added.
"The three of us brothers have made up our minds. Please let the county lord make the arrangements." The three of them kowtowed to Shen Wanning at the same time and said.
"I still have to go to Baocheng County to discuss the details with my third brother. You have a few days to consider this. If this succeeds, you can get justice. If not, I'm afraid all three of you will lose your lives."
"From the moment we decided to seek justice for ourselves, we have never cared about our lives. It's just a worthless life, once it's gone, it's gone. We only hope that the emperor can give us justice, make Dai Yongcheng's crimes known to the world, and prevent thousands of other soldiers from being like us, defending our country but being stabbed in the back by corrupt officials." Wang Wu said firmly.
"Okay, since you have made up your mind, I will discuss with my third brother and send you to Beijing as soon as possible." Shen Wanning said with a long sigh.
However, before Shen Wanning set out for Baocheng County, the newly appointed governor Yue sent her a letter in the name of Madam Yue.
When she first saw Mrs. Yue's post, she was surprised. She had never met Mrs. Yue, so why would she post to her?
When she entered the Yue Mansion and the servant led her into the pavilion, she realized that the person who really wanted to see her was Yue Mingzhu's uncle, Yue Baishan.
"Greetings, Lord Yue." Shen Wanning bowed as soon as she saw Yue Baishan.
"Please stand up quickly, Lady Jingu. I've heard of Lady Jingu's reputation for a long time, and now that I see her, I find she's truly extraordinary." Yue Baishan complimented her politely.
"Lord Yue, you are too kind. But why is Madam Yue not here?" Shen Wanning looked around in the pavilion and did not see Madam Yue, so she asked.
"I am using my wife's name to invite you to come to my mansion for a chat. I hope you will forgive me."
"Does the lord want to ask about Mingzhu? Mingzhu has adapted very well to Daqing Village. She is lively, kind and studious. Our family likes her very much." Shen Wanning said with a smile.
Unexpectedly, Yue Baishan actually shook his head. "I know Mingzhu's personality. She's been spoiled by us and may be a little willful. County Lady, please don't praise her. I'm here to discuss other matters with you today."
"Oh? I wonder what important matter you want to discuss?" Shen Wanning was puzzled. Apart from Yue Mingzhu, she had no connection with this governor.