Chapter 253: I Hope G.o.d Will Take Him Away Next Time!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
You Huaijie was letting someone break open the door when Zhao Erwa slipped out of the back door to find reinforcements.
When Yang Quanzi and the others rushed over, they happened to see You Huaijie chasing the people out like they were chicks. He did not even let the women off.
Yang Quanzi stood in front of You Huaijie and the others and questioned him,
“Sir, why did you arrest the Youjia villagers?’
It was Yang Quanzi again. He was really depending all on his reputation to dominate the government.
You Huaijie said bluntly, “It’s not your place to say anything!”
Yang Quanzi did not back down. “No matter what the reason is, you have to give us commoners an explanation. Can an official do whatever he wants like?!”
Before You Huaijie could speak again, Village Chief Zhao hurriedly said, “We didn’t log wood in private. We were wronged!”
Zhao Sheng looked at Yu Suisheng. “Master Yu, quickly help us explain to the Lord.”
Zhao Erwa stood beside Sheng Huaixuan and wiped his tears. “Sir, please let my father, mother, and sister off! I beg you.”
Yu Suisheng decisively stood up. After cupping his hands and bowing, he said, “Sir, this wood was indeed bought by me and sent to Youjia Village. If you don’t believe me, I’ll send someone to retrieve the contract now.’
You Huaijie looked at everyone coldly without any pity in his heart. “Since you said that you bought the wood, arrest them all and interrogate them carefully!”
As long as they entered prison, it was all up to him.
Evidence was useless!
As soon as You Huaijie finished speaking, two guards stepped forward and stopped him.
Cui Shize said angrily, “As the officials taking care of the common people, how can you resolve the case like this!”
You Huaijie did not know Cui Shize’s ident.i.ty. From his tone, he sounded even more authoritative than him. He frowned and pointed at Zhao Erwa, who was still crying. “Capture him too!’
Sheng Huaixuan stood in front of Zhao Erwa. Cui Shize read out the rules. “Even if they really logged wood privately, their families are not guilty, what right does Lord You have to arrest them!”
You Huaijie’s suppressed anger erupted. A nameless person dared to jump on his head again and again.
You Huaijie ordered gloomily, “These unruly people are stopping me from handling the case! Take him away too! Beat him up 50 times!’
You Huaijie had lost his mind. Threatening him with one’s reputation was useless against him.
Yang Quanzi and the others’ expressions darkened, but they did not dare to have a conflict with You Huaijie.
If they really did that, it would give You Huaijie a chance to punish them openly.
Village Chief Zhao and the others were all taken away. Everyone cried softly, but they did not call for help from Yang Quanzi and the others.
Perhaps he was afraid of implicating them, or perhaps he knew that Yang Quanzi and the others could not save them.
After all, You Huaijie was an official!
How could the people defeat the officials?
Yang Quanzi and the others stood where they were and clenched their fists.
Cui Shiji lowered his eyes and prepared to instruct Lan Jingbai to break into the prison. Cui Shize’s body could not withstand 50 strokes.
At this moment, Sheng Huaixuan suddenly approached and said to Yang
Quanzi in a low voice, “Sir, don’t be anxious. They’ll be back soon.”
Everyone looked at him as if it was impossible. You Huaijie had gone through so much trouble to capture them, so how could he let them go so easily?
It was easy to save one or two, but if he saved so many people, he would definitely give himself away.
Seeing that they did not believe him, Sheng Huaixuan was afraid that they would take action on their own, so he revealed a little. “I’ve already made arrangements. Don’t worry, everyone.”
When Sheng Huaixuan mentioned that Chu Tianbao and Bai Wutong had already made arrangements, everyone immediately felt much more at ease.
Cui Lingyi rushed over. When she found out that her father had been taken away, she was anxious.
Her fair face and beautiful eyes were filled with tears. “Old Master Sheng, can my father really come back?”
She was afraid that the arrangements would not be successful. By the time everyone was saved, they would have been crippled.
Her teary eyes were like clear spring water. Sheng Huaixuan could see his reflection in her eyes and realized that he was too close to her.
He took an almost imperceptible step back and comforted her gently. ‘They will be back soon, Miss-.” Then he realized that he had addressed her wrongly and quickly corrected himself. “Madam Cui, don’t worry.”
His gentle voice calmed Cui Lingyi down.
She felt that she had acted disrespectfully and wiped her tears with a handkerchief. “Thank you for telling me, Old Master Sheng.”
His small step back suddenly flashed across her mind. An inexplicable sadness surged into her chest, making her hurriedly say, “I’ll go find little phoenix.”
Cui Lingyi’s figure gradually disappeared. Sheng Huaixuan stood where he was, as if he could still smell her unique fragrance.
You Huaijie had regained his dignity. Sitting in the carriage, his mood improved a little. Yu Suisheng and the others were surrounded by the soldiers and walked to the prison in Woqian Town.
Suddenly, a dart hit the carriage.
It almost shot You Huaijie through the head.
You Huaijie’s heart skipped a beat. He was so close to losing his life, but the soldiers outside did not notice it at all.
His gaze fell on the dart stuck in the carriage. It took some effort to remove the note.
Opening the note, You Huaijie’s expression changed drastically.
The list of officials he had bribed when he was still a county magistrate was actually all on it.
In addition, the name of the deceased who died because of the revenge he had taken personally was also there!
He was so frightened that he broke out in cold sweat. When he saw the last word ‘release the people’, he hurriedly said in surprise, “Stop the carriage!”
The person behind this had investigated him thoroughly and could take his life at any time. When he thought of his son lying on the bed like a living dead and needing someone to serve him, You Huaijie panicked even more. How could he dare to disobey?
He had to release the people immediately!
You Huaijie got out of the carriage and glanced at the panicked villagers. He found an excuse for himself. “It’s inconvenient to interrogate the case in Woqian Town. Let them go back first. When I interrogate the case, they can testify on the spot!”
A question mark slowly appeared above Village Chief Zhao and the others heads. This dog official let them off so easily?
They were stunned on the spot. You Huaijie said angrily, “What are you waiting for? Do you want me to send you back personally?’
Village Chief Zhao and the others immediately reacted and hurriedly ran away with their wives and sons.
Seeing them disappear around the corner in groups, You Huaijie felt very aggrieved. He was even more puzzled. He had to secretly investigate what the person who almost killed him had to do with Youjia Village.
The Youjia villagers had fled thousands of miles on the escape journey. After spending a year together, they had developed feelings for each other.
Everyone was worried after Village Chief Zhao and the others had been captured.
Seeing that they had suddenly returned, everyone greeted them excitedly.
“Did that dog official make things difficult for you?”
“Why were they suddenly released?”
“I’m glad you’re back. You almost scared us to death. Are you feeling unwell anywhere?”
Everyone asked questions at once. Village Chief Zhao did not know why You Huaijie had gone crazy and released them again. He said, “Perhaps the heavens can’t stand it anymore.”
The villagers thought about it and agreed with a smile. “It must be!”
They hoped that G.o.d would take him away next time!