klisemfg Chapter 186 Stupid
Chapter 186 Stupid
When she looked over, the person immediately returned to Yuelai Restaurant. If Li Xiaoxiao had not been very sure about her eyesight, she would even suspect that she was dazzled.
Since the new shopkeeper came, the business of Yuelai Restaurant has not improved at all, and the shopkeeper has not taken any action. It seems that he came here not because of the restaurant's business, but for other purposes.
No matter what his purpose is, as long as it has nothing to do with her, now is not the time to think about it. She retracted her gaze and looked at the Li family again. She was surprised to find that Li Jiaojiao, who had been pregnant for several months, had a flat belly. It was obvious that she had lost her child.
"Li Xiaoxiao, I just want to ask you, did you report my father-in-law?" Li Jiaojiao raised her somewhat sallow face and asked loudly.
"Oh, so this is why you came to my store to make trouble." After a long time, Li Xiaoxiao realized that the Li family was causing trouble because of this.
"Yes, you are a despicable villain. You saw that I was living a better life than you, so you were jealous of me and framed my father-in-law, causing him to be unjustly imprisoned." Li Jiaojiao was in tears and spoke seriously.
Everyone at the scene was an ordinary citizen. Li Jiaojiao spoke with great emotion, and many people actually believed her.
Li Xiaoxiao almost laughed out loud. After all, Li Jiaojiao was the daughter-in-law of a county magistrate. Could Zhang Yaozu exile her just for a random report like this? He thought too highly of her. If she really had that ability, she would have opened a restaurant and would have become a high-ranking official long ago.
"What am I jealous of you for? Am I jealous of you for using all means to climb into Zhang Wenbin's bed, or am I jealous of you for competing for favor with three concubines?" Li Xiaoxiao paused and continued.
"Zhang Yaozu was personally tried by the prefect. Regardless of whether I reported him or not, if Zhang Yaozu was innocent, would the prefect be able to find out? As far as I know, Zhang Yaozu confessed everything on the first day of his imprisonment. Or do you suspect the prefect?"
"You are colluding with the prefect to frame my father-in-law. My father-in-law has been in prison and has never come out. The news that has spread is just what he said." Li Jiaojiao was so angry that she just followed Li Xiaoxiao's words without thinking about the consequences of her words.
"Jiaojiao, don't talk nonsense." Li Dajiang came out quickly to stop her. The prefect's innocence was not something that could be discussed casually.
"My sister is right. It is Li Xiaoxiao who conspired with the prefect. The truth is in front of us. Anyone with a discerning eye can see it clearly. Today, I will let everyone see Li Xiaoxiao's true face."
Li Chengcai seemed to have suddenly learned a huge secret, and this secret could ruin Li Xiaoxiao's reputation.
Everyone sighed immediately. This statement came from the mouth of Magistrate Zhang's daughter-in-law, so it had a certain degree of credibility. Could it be that the prefect and Li Xiaoxiao really had some secret affair?
Jiang and Li Laosi just stood there, looking like they were watching a good show. They would not step out no matter what. They would take advantage of any benefit and go home if there was no benefit. Anyway, no matter which side was defeated, they would be happy to see it.
"Li Chengcai, Li Jiaojiao, are you saying these things because of Li Dajiang's guidance to you, or are you two holding a grudge because the prefect dismissed your father from his position as county magistrate?"
Li Xiaoxiao raised a playful smile and spoke lightly, but to Li Dajiang's ears, it was like a thunderclap in the plain. Before he could react, Li Chengcai spoke again.
"The prefect is a corrupt official. I don't know why the current emperor values him so much. He is not even as good as a finger of my father." Li Chengcai subconsciously followed Li Xiaoxiao's words and didn't feel that there was anything wrong with his words.
Hearing Li Chengcai's words, Li Dajiang's heart almost jumped out of his throat. He was about to slap him twice to stop him from talking.
Then a majestic voice rang out: "What kind of child is speaking nonsense here? He even dares to question the current emperor. This is truly an unforgivable crime. Someone, arrest him for me."
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw the prefect in official uniform, looking displeased. The two yamen runners behind him quickly stepped forward and pinned Li Chengcai to the ground.
Li Xiaoxiao also saw it, and Ergou, who was standing next to the prefect, also winked at her.
As luck would have it, Ergou came out of the restaurant and ran towards the county government office. He had not run far when he saw the prefect patrolling the streets. He fell to his knees and said that someone was making trouble in the restaurant and asked the prefect to come over.
Li Chengcai then realized belatedly what he had said and began to feel scared. He thought about what he had just said and his legs began to tremble and his eyes were filled with fear. It was Li Xiaoxiao who had deliberately led him to say that.
"I, the humble servant Li Dajiang, pay my respects to the prefect. My son was deceived by the villain and said such treasonous words. I ask the prefect to investigate thoroughly and clear my son's name." Li Dajiang bowed deeply to the prefect with a sincere attitude.
"Then tell me in detail how he was deceived by the villain." The prefect glanced at Li Dajiang, then looked at Li Xiaoxiao who was standing at the door of the restaurant.
Although she is a girl, she has a perseverance and demeanor that ordinary women do not have. One can tell at a glance that she is not the daughter of an ordinary family.
"It was her who deliberately misled the child and caused him to say the wrong thing. The people at the scene can also testify for me." Li Dajiang pointed at Li Xiaoxiao and said indignantly.
"Li Dajiang was the former magistrate of Chengyang County. He was dismissed for corruption and bribery. It's you, right?" Prefect Liu looked at him and spoke slowly.
"Yes, it's my fault. I was stupid at the time and made a mistake." Li Dajiang didn't expect that the prefect would bring up this matter in front of so many people. His face suddenly turned red.
"I think you are not only dull, but also stupid. I have been listening outside since you said your first sentence, and I didn't miss a word from beginning to end." The prefect looked at Li Dajiang and said this. The official majesty around him frightened Li Dajiang so much that he fell to his knees with a thud.
"You said that Li Xiaoxiao colluded with me and framed Zhang Yaozu. You should produce evidence. If you can't, it means you are accusing an official appointed by the imperial court. My official position was granted by the current emperor himself. If you dare to question the current emperor, Li Dajiang, you will lose your head, or your entire family's heads will lose theirs."
As soon as these words were spoken, several people from the Li family knelt down on the ground in unison. They only came to Li Xiaoxiao's shop to pick a fight, so how did it become related to beheading?
"My Lord Prefect, please investigate clearly. I just followed them and didn't say a word." Li Laosi was so scared that he kowtowed continuously.
Jiang behind him also kowtowed, feeling extremely regretful. She wondered why she came here with Boss Li's family. They would know the outcome sooner or later. Why did they wade into this mess? She was so angry that she wanted to slap herself twice.