In the former residence of Yang Kangna, the magistrate of Lantian County, Malianshan wrapped Wanquan's body tightly in a quilt and was dragging it to the back room.
Yang Kang stood opposite, sticking his butt out and pushing the body inside hard.
After working for a long time, the whole body was finally dragged into the back room.
Sitting on the ground, the two of them breathed heavily.
"This Wanquan has been completely dealt with. Next, it's Zhang Xi and his gang." After a slight pause, Ma Lianshan let out a long breath.
"According to the yamen's report, this group of people had no basis for evidence, so we sent them away with some money. But because Wanquan suddenly disappeared, we must give them a convincing excuse." Yang Kang said worriedly.
"Give them a little more money, and then tell them that Wan Quan has left with the money."
"Is this possible?"
"The power of silver is immeasurable. These people can succumb because of silver, but they will also think that the exact same people will succumb because of silver." Malianshan said.
"Okay, then I'll deal with these people. After dark, you arrange for the carriage from the jade workshop to come over and dispose of Wanquan's body early." After giving instructions to Malianshan, Yang Kang left in a hurry.
"Father-in-law, please stay." Ma Lian stood up hurriedly, "This body can only be taken away at night. It's useless for me to stay here. To deal with Zhang Xi and the others, only white money can cover it up."
Shut their mouths. I’ll bring the money and we’ll deal with them together.”
Looking at Wanquan's body in the corner of the back room, Yang Kang nodded: "That's fine, let's go together."
In the courtyard where everyone was accommodated, as Wan Quan left, everyone became a little anxious.
The yamen officer just said that everyone who comes here will be compensated. If the magistrate is offended by Wan Quan and no compensation is given, what will happen even if he really wants justice?
If a person has died, can he stand up again after receiving justice? No!
Standing in the yard, Zhang Xi also walked around anxiously.
The weather is hot, and if the corpse cannot be buried in time, it may stink. If it really stinks, and the villagers can help bury it, the corpse will probably be so smelly that no one will come.
In Zhang Xi's heart, he was even more eager to get the money and settle the case as soon as possible.
The door creaked, and Yang Kang and Malianshan walked in slowly.
"Master Magistrate." Seeing Yang Kang, everyone hurriedly knelt down and saluted.
No matter what Wanquan's attitude was, everyone's attitude was already very clear: just accept the compensation from the county government and let the deceased rest in peace.
"Okay, okay. Get up, folks." Yang Kang smiled slightly and waved his hand towards everyone.
Everyone slowly stood up, except Zhang Xi who was still kneeling on the ground.
"Zhang Xi, get up. You are the plaintiff in this case. Please tell me your request. How do you want this county to handle this case?" Yang Kang said with a smile, his hands behind his back.
"Although my father's death was directly related to Yang Yuhuan's injury, he did not ask a doctor to treat his father in time. The grassroots also have an unshirkable responsibility. After arriving in the county last night, the grassroots thought about it carefully.
The jolting back and forth of the bullock cart further aggravated his father's injuries. The most important point is that his father is old and is basically on the verge of death. Yang Yuhuan just made his father's death a little earlier.
"
Kneeling on the ground, Zhang Xi said respectfully.
Hearing this, Yang Kang couldn't help but feel startled.
I originally thought that Zhang Xi was just a fool, but I didn't expect that he still had some scheming intentions.
He said that his father was dying, and that he was also responsible, but the most important thing was that he insisted that it was Yuhuan who caused his father to die early.
It was to show weakness to himself and to emphasize the essence of the case, which was that Yuhuan killed his father.
This means, accept compensation, but you must meet his requirements!
Yang Kang was very satisfied with Zhang Xi's attitude. As long as you accept the compensation, the money is just a number, and it's not me who pays for it, so why should I feel bad.
"If you can clearly understand your responsibilities, I won't say anything more to you. According to the normal procedures in this case, I chose to avoid it and handed the case to Xi'an Prefecture. Although Yuhuan could not escape punishment when it came to Xi'an Prefecture,
But with yesterday's verdict document, she was charged with injury, and a sentence of three to five years would be a big deal. However, the Xi'an government will definitely pursue you for not treating your father in time. Even if I miss you
As the son of the deceased, you will not be able to avoid five or six years in prison."
Having said this, Yang Kang raised his head again and glanced at the others.
Everyone did not dare to speak. They all hunched over and lowered their heads, listening quietly to what Yang Kang said.
Zhang Xi nodded, confirming what the other party said.
Last night, Wan Quan also analyzed it for himself. Once the responsibility for this case is investigated, Zhang Xi will inevitably have a certain degree of responsibility. He should be mentally prepared to be punished.
"However, there is another method. Compared with this method, it is more humane. The only disadvantage is that it is likely to violate the court's laws. If I do this, once the court investigates, I will have to bear a certain amount of responsibility.
Risk. To be honest, I would rather choose to avoid the case and transfer the case to the Xi'an government for handling." Yang Kang had a very embarrassed expression on his face.
If the case is really transferred to Xi'an Prefecture, then the compensation for people like myself will be completely gone.
A neighbor was worried and couldn't help but said: "Sir, if this case is handed over to the Xi'an Prefecture, wouldn't it be..."
"What can I do?" Yang Kang said with a look of regret, "You have to bear the consequences of what you do. Yuhuan is my only daughter. To be honest, it hurts my heart more when she is punished than when I am punished. But,
The laws of the Ming Dynasty are like this, so what can I do? As the parent official of Lantian County, I cannot protect her and let my people feel cold."
After hearing this, Ma Lianshan on the side frowned slightly.
For a long time, Malianshan thought that he was already very hypocritical, but seeing his father-in-law going around in circles so seriously, Malianshan couldn't help but secretly admire him.
It is said that the old is the wiser. With my father-in-law, even if he is hypocritical, I am still far away from him.
"Sir, if the ordinary people are punished, who will bury my father's body? I hope you can think of a way not to transfer the case to Xi'an Prefecture." Zhang Xi, who was kneeling on the ground, started kowtowing again as if pounding garlic.
"You are making me very embarrassed." Yang Kang walked to Zhang Xi and patted his shoulder gently, "If this case is settled in Lantian County, and if anyone investigates it in the future, it will all be my responsibility.
I have been an official for more than ten years, and I have gained a bad reputation because of it. No matter how you think about it, the gain outweighs the loss."
"Your Majesty, what do you mean, this case can only be handed over to Xi'an Prefecture?" Zhang Xi looked up, his face full of disappointment and fear.
"Publicly speaking, I cannot violate the court's orders and try cases involving my relatives without authorization. Personally speaking, I don't want to compromise my innocence for the rest of my life because of this case." Yang Kang straightened up and said with integrity.
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"Do you really have the heart to put your daughter in jail?" Zhang Xi asked eagerly.
"She is my daughter, I can protect her. If she is the daughter of an ordinary person, who will protect her? The emperor breaks the law and the common people are guilty. What's more, she is just me, the daughter of a seventh-grade magistrate." Yang Kang raised his hand.
, pointing at everyone, "Remember, if you make a mistake, you must bear the consequences yourself. This is responsibility!"
Everyone lowered their heads, secretly feeling a little ashamed.
It is really embarrassing for such an honest and upright magistrate to think about compensation for everyone and to know about this case casually.
"Sir, is there really nothing you can do? Do you really have to go to Xi'an Mansion?" Kneeling on the ground, Zhang Xi was already in despair.
"I really can't do anything." Yang Kang shook his head, his face full of helplessness.
"Please, sir, think of a way. Can you bear to see your old father without anyone to bury him?" Zhang Xi was already sobbing.
"Actually, it's not impossible." Yang Kang said.
"What can I do? Sir, please tell me."
"Unless you take the initiative to withdraw the complaint and demand settlement." Looking at Zhang Xi, Yang Kang let out a long sigh of relief.
