Chapter 499

Of the five suspects involved in the gang rape, Yu Chen was the first to be caught. Of course, the Yu Family was the first to receive the news, but Yu Chen's uncle Yu Long did not show up. Hearing that Election Judge Ye had caught his nephew, Yu Long immediately linked this incident to the power struggle between the Zhang and Yu Families.

County Supervisor Yu had privately sent people to contact him and promised that as long as he supported the Yu Family, his official position would not be demoted and the Yu Family's interests would not be harmed. Yu Long had always been favored and trusted by Zhang Duo and the two families had a very close relationship. It was hard for him to betray the Zhang Family, but he was also worried that the Yu Family would suppress him.

Therefore, after hearing this, Yu Long immediately ordered his family not to act rashly. He didn't even ask for Magistrate Zhang's opinion. Anyway, his nephew was only an accomplice and the families of the other suspects would definitely make a move. He didn't even need to do anything, he only needed to wait and see.

When the Wu Family, Xiang Family and Zhang family arrived at the magistrate office, they didn't see Magistrate Zhang. After taking the medicine, Magistrate Zhang fell into a deep sleep. Zhang Yutong didn't care about his clothes and personally took care of the medicine. He didn't allow anyone to disturb his father's rest, but he already knew about this matter.

At dusk, Fatty Zhang slowly woke up. Zhang Yutong greeted him and saw that his father's complexion was still good. Only then did he tell Magistrate Zhang about the arrest of Zhang Daoyun, Wu Chenliang and the others. He asked, "Father, how do you think we should handle this matter?"

"Ye Xiaotian is so daring, he dared to arrest the Zhang Family's people!"

Zhang Duo listened to Zhang Yutong's explanation and couldn't help but be furious. A trace of hostility appeared on his brows. But then he changed his mind and his anger turned into sadness, "Ye Xiaotian … how could he be so daring? Could it be that he also joined Yu Junting? Was it that little bitch's idea?"

Zhang Yutong said, "Father, whether it was Yu Junting's idea or not, what should we do now? If we can't protect these people, doesn't that mean our Zhang Family has fallen? "

Zhang Duo said helplessly, "If it was that little bitch's idea, what else can we do? Now that all the tribe leaders are under her command, I can't stop her from disobeying my orders and punishing them.

Zhang Yu Tong said, "Father, the Chieftains have the right of immunity. This is not only for our Zhang family, but for all the Chieftains. If they execute these people, they will be making things difficult for the tribe leaders. So, if they execute these people, they will be making things difficult for the tribe leaders. It's very likely that she's just using this as a pretext to make a fuss. She wants us to beg her humbly and use this matter to force father to give up the position of magistrate. "

Zhang Duo's eyes lit up as he said, "That's right! Zhang Yutong said, "That!

Zhang Yu Tong said, "So, we don't need to worry about her. We just need to stay calm. What can she do? She would ask Brother Yuhan and the other fathers to express to the interrogation hall that they were willing to use ransom to pay for their crimes. At that time, she would be the one who would be put in a difficult position. If she doesn't dare to punish them, she will only be fined. She will be the one to lose face after making such a big fuss. " If she doesn't dare to punish her, she'll only be fined. She'll be the one who loses face after creating such a big scene. "

Tell them this. " Zhang Yutong said cheerfully, "Yes!"

Just as Zhang Yutong was about to leave, Zhang Duo suddenly called out to him, "Tong 'er!"

Zhang Yu Tong stood up and was about to leave when Zhang Duo suddenly called out, "Tong 'er!"

Zhang Duo smiled at him and said with relief, "Tong 'er, you've grown up."

Zhang Duo smiled at him and said with relief, "Tong 'er, you've grown up."

… …

Zhang Yuhan and the others listened to Zhang Yutong relay Prefectural Magistrate Zhang's opinion. Helpless, they could only obey and leave. The next morning, they hurried to the Interrogation Hall. This time, even Yulong came. Regardless of whether he needed to stand up for his nephew or not, he still had to show the necessary attitude.

Unknowingly, countless commoners had gathered in front of the government office, forming a dense mass as they stood there silently. Ye Tianguan had sent people to arrest five young thugs who ganged up on women. Among them, the one with the most powerful family background was personally arrested by Ye Tianguan himself. This news had spread throughout the city.

Many citizens came to listen to the trial. Even though the trial was not open and they were not allowed to sit in, they still waited outside the magistrate's office, wanting to know the outcome of the case as soon as possible. Even though … a fair trial was probably just their extravagant fantasy, and they didn't even have the capital to dream of it before, at least there was hope now.

"Wei ~ ~ ~, Wu ~ ~ ~"

The water and fire cudgel hit the ground. The sound was not violent, but it revealed a dignified atmosphere. Perhaps in the hearts of these officials, they had doubts about whether Ye Xiaotian could make a decision for the people. They didn't know what their Old Prefectural Magistrate was planning.

To offend the privileges of the tribe leaders, as a lowly official with no background or foundation, to ignore five local nobles, this was something unimaginable to them. Even if it was the famous Hai Qingtian, if he came here, even if he was not afraid of the nobles, he would not have the ability to punish five criminals.

Could Ye Xiaotian do it?

Ye Xiaotian had never been a qualified law-enforcement officer. He was always straightforward and casual, and only followed his own moral standards. He was like this when he fought against Meng Qingwei and Qi Mu, and made Hua Yunfei kill his enemies in prison. He was like this when Zhang Yi and Dai Chonghua were involved in a murder case. He was also like this when he pretended to be a muddle-headed official. As long as he didn't touch his bottom line.

In everyone's heart, there was something that he insisted on. If it touched his bottom line, he would not tolerate it anymore. The evil deeds of the five young thugs and the miserable ending of the Luo family had aroused his anger. He walked out from behind the screen and walked to the court step by step. When he stood behind the official's desk, the court suddenly quieted down.

A person's dignity and aura were not born with. Some people had been in a high position for a long time. Over time, they would naturally develop that kind of dignity. Their posture and eyes would give people a strong sense of pressure. As for the other type of person, because they could do what others couldn't, they made others fear them.

Ye Xiaotian undoubtedly belonged to the second type. Even if all he could do was capture these young thugs, put them on trial on the spot, and then release them as per usual and fine their families, no one would criticize him for this. Because in everyone's eyes, this was already the most fair and just way to deal with the matter.

If it were another official, it was very likely that he wouldn't even go to such a scene. If he could interrogate the informant, find out the truth, negotiate with these noble families, and decide on a fine price that they could accept, then he could be regarded as a good official who was willing to make decisions for the people.

Therefore, Yu Chen, Zhang Yuhan, and the other fathers stood in the side room to listen to the trial, and their hearts were very calm. From the beginning to the end, they didn't consider that their sons would be severely punished. What embarrassed them was that their sons were actually brought to the court for public trial, which made them lose a lot of face.

Zhang Daoyun, Yu Chen, Wu Chenliang, Zhang Hong, and Xiang Feiyu were brought to the court. When they suddenly saw their father and brother standing in the side room, they immediately cried out in excitement.

"Father, quickly get me out!"

"Father, I slept in the servant's room for the whole night. Can you believe that I was forced to sleep on the floor!"

"This dog official doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Father, you must not let him go!"

"Uncle, you have to uphold justice for your nephew …"

"Bang!"

Ye Xiaotian slammed the gavel and said in a deep voice, "Anyone who roars in the court again, I will beat him!" Hua Yunfei and Mao Wenzhi agreed and took a step forward. The group of servants also slammed the water and fire sticks on the floor with a "bang". The few thugs were frightened by this kind of power and immediately quieted down.

They looked to the side room for help. Zhang Hong's father was furious when he saw this and was about to step out to reprimand Ye Xiaotian, but he was pulled back by Zhang Yuhan, who shook her head at him with a sullen face.

Zhang Hong's father's heart was immediately shocked. In the Zhang family, Zhang Yuhan's status was far higher than his, but Zhang Yuhan actually stopped him from coming forward. He couldn't help but have a plan in his heart, so he obediently stood there. When the thugs saw that their father and brother didn't come forward, their arrogance weakened a lot.

These thugs were all children of rich and powerful families, so when they went to court, they also stood straight and did not kneel. Ye Xiaotian was also too lazy to argue with them on this matter. He just glanced at them with disgust and ordered, "Bring a group of witnesses and the victim's family to court!"

After a while, Qian Xiaoming, Song Sanbao, the two hunters, and a few witnesses from the village all went to court. When Li Qiuchi saw their timid expressions, he suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart. He couldn't help but give Ye Xiaotian a look and quietly reminded him, "Dongweng, there's something wrong with these witnesses. Be careful."

Ye Xiaotian also saw that when these witnesses went to court yesterday, they were full of righteous indignation and anger, but now they were all hanging their heads and their eyes were flickering. Presumably, they already knew the identity of the five thugs. They were just ordinary people, so they were afraid of revenge against them.

Ye Xiaotian secretly thought that this was not good. If these witnesses were afraid and changed their words, then it would be troublesome. Ye Xiaotian anxiously thought of a countermeasure.

At this time, Luo Qing Qing's parents supported each other and trembled as they went to court. Luo Qing Qing was only a sixteen-year-old girl, and her parents were not even in their forties. But because they had suffered too much, their faces were haggard and their steps were unsteady. They looked like old people in their seventies or eighties.

Behind them were two cousins from the same family. They were using a door plank to carry a girl. The girl's face was ashen, and her eyes were tightly closed. There were still traces of tears in the corner of her eyes. Luo Qing Qing Qing had been on a hunger strike for three days, and her complexion was very ugly.

But Ye Xiaotian only needed to take a look at the side of her face to see that the girl's appearance was quite pretty. She had suffered physical and mental devastation, and had been on a hunger strike for three days, but she still looked pretty. It could be seen that she must have been a dazzling beauty before.

Luo Qing Qing's parents knelt down the moment they entered the court. Ye Xiaotian said to them in a pleasant tone, "The Luo couple broke into your house and raped your daughter. But look carefully at the five people in front of you!"

When Luo Fu saw Zhang Daoyun's group of five, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets. With an angry roar, he jumped up, "Bastards, you bastards!" As he spoke, he spread out his five fingers and pounced towards Zhang Daoyun.

"Get lost!" Zhang Daoyun was so angry that she shook off Luo Fu, almost causing him to tumble. Father Luo was about to pounce on him when he was stopped by Su Xuntian, who said in a low voice, "If you have any grievances, the Great Master will take care of it for you. Don't use force!"

When Father Luo heard this, he turned to Ye Xiaotian, knelt down, and said loudly, "Master, it's them, it's these five scoundrels who harmed my daughter, they are completely devoid of conscience! I beg the Great Master to uphold justice for this commoner. "Before he finished speaking, he was already wailing.

Ye Xiaotian then said to Song Sanbao, Qian Xiaoming, and the others, "Come forward and identify them. Are these the scoundrels who broke into the Luo family that day and raped the Luo family's daughter?"