The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 136: Don’t Really Think You’re Her Man

Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Don’t Really Think You’re Her Man

Someone confessed, which made things easier. All they needed to do was sign and press their marks on the previously registered complaints.

These would be submitted together to He Xuran for review and sentencing.

When these people were first detained, their mouths were tightly sealed, and no matter what, they wouldn’t open up, each claiming loudly.

But half a month later, they were tortured to the point of begging for death.

Outside, the sky gradually brightened, and all the officials looked fatigued, drinking strong tea to stay alert.

Except for two people.

One was He Xuran, and the other was Yang Weiweng.

He Xuran was full of energy; for the sake of solving a case, he could go three days and nights without sleep or rest.

Yang Weiweng despised corrupt officials the most and couldn’t wait to convict them, so he could account to the common people.

He Xuran set down the brush in his hand and rubbed his wrist.

"How are things outside?"

A jailer stepped forward, "Reporting to the Imperial Censor, it’s extremely crowded outside. The people have been waiting all night, showing no intention of leaving."

Not knowing He Xuran’s temperament, he tentatively asked, "Should we disperse them?"

He Xuran replied, "No need."

They are all people in distress.

"It’s cold, send them some hot water."

"Yes, sir."

After giving the orders, He Xuran glanced at the officials who were struggling to stay awake. Just as he was about to tell them to take a short rest, he saw Yang Weiweng coming over.

His impression of Yang Weiweng was quite profound.

After all, he was really unlucky; having a bright future, yet caught the eye of the Princess.

He had the capability, yet was relegated here.

What a pity indeed.

Yang Weiweng clasped his hands in a salute, "Sir, I have a presumptuous request."

He Xuran, "Speak."

"Although the Government Office is currently empty, the space is limited and can’t accommodate many people. May the trial and sentencing be moved outside the prison?"

"Firstly, it would be more convenient. Secondly, since registration, the citizens have been lingering here. Many of them walked from other places to get here. Not to mention the long journey, some have their shoes worn out, and some clothes are too thin to ward off the cold. They just want to see justice being served with their own eyes."

He handed over a well-organized complaint form.

"There are young ladies with beautiful looks who were abducted."

"There are those wrongfully accused by corrupt officials, beaten to the brink of death. These four cities have long been in chaos, even the constables are arrogant, exploiting the people’s resources."

"There are even those whose families are ruined and people dead."

He lifted his robe and knelt down.

Every word was powerful.

"I heard that sir is not afraid of power. Since taking office as Imperial Censor, you’ve dealt with countless corrupt officials. Sir, the people of the four cities are suffering beyond words."

He Xuran listened calmly.

Not afraid of power?

Indeed, he was not.

After all, he was the power.

If he didn’t have this capital, after offending the high officials in the Capital, his situation wouldn’t be much better than Yang Weiweng’s.

Yang Weiweng respectfully said, "I hope sir will set a precedent for the people’s sentiments."

"Granted."

Unexpectedly, with little effort, He Xuran agreed.

Yang Weiweng was pleased.

He soon heard the following sentence.

"The disaster relief case from over thirty years ago, investigate it alongside me. Do you dare?"

Yang Weiweng suddenly raised his head.

Over thirty years had passed, and as for the officials involved in the case, who knows where they have now been promoted.

The truth has been covered for years, there may be no simple characters among them.

He thought for a moment.

His parents had long passed away, and his previously most worried fiancée also...

Now, he was all alone.

He didn’t have He Xuran’s prominent family background as a shield. Fortunately, he wasn’t afraid of retaliation either.

Trading his life for justice for the countless bones buried under years of suffering, worth it.

"I dare!"

Just at this moment, He Xuran’s confidant strode in from the outside, looking serious.

One look at this scene, and it was clear something went wrong.

Sure enough.

"Master, I led people to search all four prefects and each official’s residence overnight."

He Xuran’s face darkened.

He thought they had uncovered the private assets of these corrupt officials!

The amounts were astonishingly large!

Confidant: "Found nothing."

Confidant: "All empty."

He Xuran: ???

"What did you say?"

The confidant was also baffled.

He almost believed those people were actually honest officials!

Confidant: "Every corner of the residences was thoroughly searched, yet there was nothing of value in any room."

Even the jewelry boxes of the concubines were empty!

Who would dare to believe this if it were told?

He Xuran: "What about... the Dong Family? And those involved with the western mines..."

The confidant was anxious: "All searched."

Confidant: "Master! Those households were even cleaner!"

"Especially the Dong Family!"

"The grass on the Dong Family’s ground was bald!"

Surely someone else beat them to it?

Who was it!

Which bastard!

He Xuran was furious!

This was clearly a provocation against him! 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

He slapped the table heavily, startling the drowsy officials beside him awake.

"Go! Contact the Wei Family Army left in Ze County and ask them to help with the investigation."

He Xuran knew well of the Wei Family Army’s capability.

After all, it was trained by that person personally.

He wanted a swift resolution! Didn’t want to waste time.

The Wei Family Army could probably catch the petty thief within a day!

"Called... called already."

The confidant dared not look at He Xuran, bowing his head.

"They say they won’t do it unless they get benefits."

He Xuran: ...

Wei Zhao was dead, and now they all want to rebel, huh?

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These days have been sunny, and the snow outside has almost melted.

At the Wei Family’s residence.

Yu Tingwan had formed the habit of running to the door as soon as she woke up.

This time, the pit was still filled to the brim.

Squatting down, she dug it out piece by piece.

None of it was useful.

She swept them all into a dustpan, planning to dispose of them later.

Seeing the crows hopping on the tree, she scattered a small handful of grain for them.

The morning meal was sumptuous.

There were fried cakes, tofu pudding, and buns of three or four tastes, plus a plate of soft, sticky pastries.

Yu Tingwan ate in a hurry.

After eating, she wiped her mouth and then dashed out the door.

Elder Ge, who was checking Wei Zhao’s pulse: ...

"Is she in such a hurry to reincarnate?"

No sooner had he said this than he felt a sudden chill on his back.

Wei Zhao, at some unknown time, had opened his eyes and was looking at him coldly.

Elder Ge was displeased!

"Wei Zhao!"

"How many times have I saved your life all these years? Count them yourself!"

"How long have you even known that woman!"

"Our friendship doesn’t even compare to hers, does it? Why do you have to use that look to scare me!"

Wei Zhao: ...

So noisy.

Wei Zhao: "Your medical skills are good, but..."

"But what! Speak up!"

"But you lack self-awareness."

Elder Ge: ...

He very much wanted to throw the medicine chest at Wei Zhao’s face.

Indeed, he was becoming so reckless.

"That lady has a husband. Don’t think just because you’ve been Wei Shen for a few days, you can really see yourself as her man."

Wei Zhao squinted his eyes.

He thought, Elder Ge had really lived long enough.

Elder Ge: "After these days of interaction, that woman looks honest, but she’s sly. I don’t believe if someday you reveal your identity, she’d be willing to climb this high branch."

Wei Zhao fell silent.

Elder Ge had hit his weak spot.

However, he never considered himself a high branch.

In fact, he was so rusted that he feared Yu Tingwan wouldn’t want him.