After a while, Cheng Luojie came back crying. After she came, she didn't say anything or even look at Zhu Peng, because Leng Yi had already told her that she couldn't let Zhu Peng's people see that she was interested in Zhu Peng.

Peng has hatred so as not to affect the subsequent revenge and assassination operations.

When Zhu Peng saw Cheng Luojie coming back, he was very worried and did not dare to ask any more questions.

Cheng Luojie called Leng Yi aside and whispered what she had heard.

The matter was indeed very different from what Zhu Peng said. It was true that the debt was owed, and it was also true that the maid had to pay the debt. However, the death of the maid's father was caused by Zhu Peng and his thugs. After they beat and kicked him, the maid

The maid's father was forced to agree to use his daughter to pay off the debt. After signing the deed of sale, the maid's father felt guilty and killed her on the spot.

Although the maid's father died of suicide, it was directly related to Zhu Peng's severe beatings and threats to sell his daughter. However, if this was used to punish Zhu Peng, it would be difficult to achieve the goal. After all, the maid's father committed suicide because of his guilt over his daughter.

. And the case that the maid forged was difficult to convict, because the maid had been sold to Zhu Peng and was his maid. According to the provisions of Song Xingtong, if the master killed the maid, she would be treated with a reduced grade.

It can be sentenced to exile, but not to death. Especially in terms of evidence, Leng Yi in Yinling County could get away with it, but he still had to report to the prefect, the Dali Temple Punishment Department, and finally the emperor for review. The evidence cannot withstand scrutiny.

Therefore, Cheng Luojie decided to start preparing her revenge plan for the maid. Since the king's law could not cure him of his death penalty, she had no choice but to do justice for heaven herself!

Zhu Peng and the nursing staff carried the maid's body into the door of the maid's house. The maid's family was having their father's funeral, and their daughter's body was delivered again, making the whole family cry to death.

In order to show off, Zhu Peng led two nursing staff to kowtow in front of the maid's father and the maid's body to admit his mistake, and even slapped himself in the face. The maid's family was shocked. Then, Zhu Peng ordered the servants who followed him to pay compensation.

The maid's family accepted the five hundred taels of silver. The maid's family was frightened and at a loss.

Leng Yi then revealed his identity as the county magistrate, and the maid's family realized that it was the county magistrate who was supporting them. They all knelt down and kowtowed in gratitude.

After Leng Yi and the others left, the family was in a daze around the pile of money. After much deliberation, they were still worried that Zhu Peng would cause trouble in the future, so they buried the maid and his father, then simply packed their bags and built a thatched cottage.

Don't give it up and go to live with relatives far away.

With this huge sum of money, he bought land to farm and built a new house. From then on, the family lived a healthy life.

Leng Yi and the others said goodbye to the maid's house and returned to Hongsong Village. It was already midnight, and they stayed at Zhu Peng's house.

The next day, Chief Hong Li of Hongsong Village got the news and rushed to see the magistrate with sweat on his forehead. Zhu Peng had never seen the magistrate, so naturally the chief had.

Leng Yi looked at him kneeling below, and said in an official tone: "Chang Hongli, your land is not very peaceful. I went to the county incognito for a private visit, and I was actually stabbed and robbed by bandits at the suspension bridge! They cut the ropes,

The district chief must know about this matter of being beaten to death in this county, right?"

When Chief Hong Li heard this, the county magistrate believed that he had colluded with the bandits who assassinated the magistrate. He was trembling with fear and said hurriedly: "The Yinling bandits are running amok. These thieves are so bold that they dare to assassinate you. They really deserve it."

If they die, I will definitely find out the truth and bring them to justice!"

"Okay!" That's what Leng Yi wanted, and he said coldly, "This county will give you three days to solve the case! If you can't solve the case in three days, this county will remove you from your post!"

Chief Hong was just talking and expressing an attitude. Unexpectedly, Leng Yi used the topic to solve the case within a time limit. The chief was only responsible for collecting taxes, arranging labor and other matters, and was not responsible for solving the case, but he had said it casually before.

, The county magistrate actually took it seriously. Chief Hong Li couldn't help but secretly complained. Once he said it, he couldn't take it back. He blushed for a moment and hesitated: "This... three days... is too, too short?"

Leng Yi slapped the armrest and scolded: "You bastard! It was not you who was assassinated by the emotional thieves. You are not worried at all, right? In this county, I almost died under the suspension bridge valley of your Hongsong Village. Giving you three days is already a very good grace."

Well, if not, this county can immediately punish you for harboring a bandit and murdering an official of the imperial court!"

Director Hong suddenly sweated on his forehead. He had heard that the county magistrate was a nerd who couldn't beat him with three sticks. Unexpectedly, he turned out to be so powerful. He didn't know what to do for a while.

Leng Yi pointed to Zhu Peng standing next to him and said, "Zhu Yuanwai was also present at the time and was frightened to death, right?"

Zhu Peng quickly nodded with a smiling face.

Leng Yi added: "This county also heard that you selected your relatives and friends on the list of relief funds for poor people in your village. Is this true?"

"No..." Chief Hong Li was about to deny it. When he saw Zhu Peng looking at him and shaking his head, he knew that the county magistrate had come prepared. He must have found out before, so he quickly changed his mind and said, "Yes, it's Xiao

It's people's fault, hey, it's all these relatives who said they were also in difficulty. The villain's ears were soft for a while. After listening to them, the villain must change things immediately! Change things immediately, let those who received the money withdraw the money, and then put it back

The relief funds are all given to the poor people."

"There are many poor people in your village and neighboring villages. Many are so poor that they sell their sons and daughters, which is a pity. - Yuan Wai Zhu did this very well! After hearing what the county said,

, suddenly came to his senses, and immediately decided to spend money, giving five thousand coins to each poor family, and fifteen thousand coins to each family who were forced to sell their children and daughters! This is benevolence and righteousness, don't you think so? Li Chang

.”

Hong Lichang's eyes widened. He didn't expect that Zhu Peng, who was very poor, would give so much money to the people at once.

Zhu Peng didn't dare to show any displeasure, for fear of causing trouble, so he just pretended to be generous and generous.

Hong Lizhang understood in his heart that the magistrate's suggestion was to ask him to take the initiative to spend money to settle the matter. This time, the magistrate was in danger in his village and almost died. If he didn't want to lose money, he would have to solve the case, which he didn't have.

He didn't have the guts to mess with these murderous bandits. Although he could find the magistrate to settle the matter through some roundabout ways, the money spent would probably be no less than this, and he would also offend the magistrate.

Master, I no longer have the reputation of paying for it. After thinking about it, it is more cost-effective to pay for it.

Hong Lichang said: "Since Zhu Yuanwai can be generous and generous, the villain will naturally follow suit. However, the villain does not have as much money as Zhu Yuanwai, so just give half of it. What do you think, sir?"

Leng Yi didn't know how much his family's wealth was, but he knew how to bargain. He couldn't just take what others said. What's more, if he could take out half of the money at once, he wouldn't be very poor. He said calmly: "The manager

Be humble, this county still knows about your family wealth. In fact, the people who are providing relief are also from your village. As the head of a village, you should help the people of the village. However, if you are reluctant to give up money, then forget it, this county

Don’t force it. Since you don’t want to help the people, you are not suitable to be the head of a village. Your position as head here..."

Hong Lichang became anxious and quickly kowtowed: "Big Sir! Little man, I am willing to donate 70% of Yuan Yuanwai's investment to save the people. Sir, this is all the little man's property. If I take it again, I will not be able to save the people."

I have to rely on others for help. Please show me your grace."

Leng Yi smiled and said: "Okay, that's it. You two prepare the money and send it to Master Dong in the Yamen. It will be done in the next two days, but we can't delay it. The New Year is coming soon.

Many people are waiting for money to celebrate the New Year."

The two of them hurriedly agreed.

Leng Yi said again: "By the way, those poor people who sold their children should owe you a lot of debt. You are rich, so you don't care about the money, right? How about you forgive all their debts?"

The two were dumbfounded and looked at each other. This was a huge debt. If it were all forgiven, the family would lose a large chunk of their wealth. It would be more uncomfortable than having their heart and liver ripped out. However, the handle was being held. If they didn't come up with the money,

To eliminate the disaster, the consequences would be more serious than what they are now. The magistrate who had previously resisted the tax was arrested and convicted by the county magistrate, and finally died in a robbery and murder by bandits. This is a lesson from the past.

The two of them had no choice but to grit their teeth and nod with a grimace: "Yes, fellow villagers, please help me if you can."
Chapter completed!