Farmhouse Green Plum

Chapter 364: Injustice

Shen Jing is the son of the prefect, so these little things really don't have much impact on him, but, it always feels a bit unfair?

Song Ying wanted to ask more questions, but Luo Yanxing, who was escorting people in front of him, turned back and urged: "Song Ying, Yuan Qing, you two should hurry up!"

Shen Jing also squeezed over, "What are you two whispering about?"

"No, let's go." It was indeed not appropriate to talk in public, so Song Ying had to endure it.

Shen Jing did not leave. Instead, he was very curious. "Didn't you say that your friend was often beaten? He is so tough, but he is often beaten. How fierce must you village people be? He usually looks very honest. Can he really be that fierce?"

The series of events that just happened were even more exciting than a play, and he was not given any chance to ask questions. If he didn't ask, he would be very upset.

Song Ying felt guilty and speechless, "When I said she had experience, I meant that she often beats others."

Shen Jing exclaimed, "Ah!", incredulous, "She is just a little girl, and she often beats others?"

"They are all the same age." Song Ying quickly added, "Children will argue over a disagreement, and it's easy for them to fight."

Shen Jing was shocked when he heard this. "I didn't expect that you mountain village kids have such a wonderful life. I thought you guys have always been working hard."

Song Ying pursed her lips. They didn't think this was exciting. Yan Xing often fought with boys in the village and other villages. Most of the time, the boys relied on their boys to be domineering and scoundrel. For them, it was just sad and not exciting at all.

Just as they were about to leave the alley, Shopkeeper Qi suddenly jumped out and blocked their way, "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, everyone, this is all a misunderstanding!"

"It's a misunderstanding, sir! They have confessed, how can there be any misunderstanding? You came at the right time, come with us to see the official!" As soon as he saw him, Luo Yanxing got furious and grabbed his arm to drag him to the government office.

But she was just a child after all. Although she was much stronger than her peers, she was no match for the adult Manager Qi. He broke free with just a little effort.

Luo Yanxing shouted, "Uncles and aunts, please help me and drag this black-hearted shorty to the county government office to see the county magistrate!"

Song Ying was worried that she would suffer a loss, so he also wanted to step forward, but was stopped by Yuan Qing, who whispered, "If you agree to settle it privately after threatening her, you'd better not meet this official again."

"Why?" Song Ying was very puzzled. Didn't he support them reporting to the police before?

Shen Jing was also confused, "Brother Yuan, we have all the evidence, and Song Ying and the others will definitely win, so why don't you go?"

Yuan Qing helplessly looked at Luo Yanxing who was eloquent and indignant in front of him, "I didn't expect Yanxing to start cursing right away. It was also my inconsiderateness that I forgot that quarrels are commonplace in Jinchuan."

Song Ying was still puzzled, "What's wrong with scolding people? Shopkeeper Qi can't do business with us, so he hired thugs to beat us up. It's too much. What's wrong with scolding him a few times? People like him should not only be scolded, but if they are not going to see the officials, they should be beaten back!"

Yuan Qing sighed, "According to the Daqian Law, swearing is considered a crime of swearing. Citizens who commit swearing will be caned ten times. Those who swear at each other will each be caned ten times. If a subordinate swears at a superior, and swears at a superior of rank five or above, he will be caned one hundred times. Those below rank six will be reduced by three levels..."

"Is it against the law to swear?" Song Ying was stunned. "There are quarrels every other day in the village, and there are many people swearing in Qingshui County. I have never heard that swearing is against the law?"

"Most people don't know this law, and we Jinchuan people love to quarrel, so the government will turn a blind eye. But if Shopkeeper Qi is really pushed to the limit, please ask lawyers who are proficient in criminal law to come forward. These people are familiar with criminal law and will know this law."

Song Ying was stunned.

At this time, Shen Jing also said, "There is indeed a crime. I remember my father once encountered a case where a scholar's family was so poor that they could not even afford to eat. In order to survive, he found someone to curse at, and then threatened the other party that he had committed the crime of cursing. If the other party did not pay money to settle the matter privately, he would go to see the official."

Song Ying's jaw dropped in shock. "Is that scholar's body made of iron? Do you think you can survive by making money this way?"

"He's not complaining about his long life. For a scholar with a good reputation, it's not against the law to curse others." Yuan Qing explained, "If you want to avoid ten strokes of the cane, you have to pay a ransom of about 600 coins. As long as the scholar wants less than 600 coins, I think many people will be willing to settle it privately. It's really a good plan."

"That's right. The scholar only wants 100 coins, so most people choose to pay and settle it privately." Shen Jing's tone was also full of contempt. "It's really shameful to associate with such people."

Song Ying was greatly surprised by what she heard, and she felt as if a stone was pressing on her heart. She wanted to say that this was too unfair, but the world is inherently unfair.

Yuan Qing added: "Moreover, these three hooligans robbed Yan Xing in broad daylight, and the injuries they suffered were only superficial. Shopkeeper Qi's crime will not be too serious, just flogging or caning, and if he pays money to atone for his sin, it will be at most 6 strings of cash.

Do you think that Shopkeeper Qi is short of these six strings of cash? Instead of asking him to hand the money over to the government, it is better to give it to Yan Xing to compensate her for her injuries. "

Song Ying was very angry, but not seeing the official was the best option for them, so she gritted her teeth and said, "He probably doesn't know the crime of cursing, so let's scare him first!"

She walked forward angrily, "We don't trust your character, so go and see the authorities instead of hiring thugs to cause trouble for us again!"

Shopkeeper Qi smiled awkwardly, "It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. I was really angry when I got home that day, so I said a few harsh words. I didn't expect the guys in the store to take it seriously, and they found these three hooligans behind my back. As soon as I found out, I hurried over to explain."

Song Ying rolled his eyes and wanted to curse, but considering the crime of cursing, he could only say something sarcastic, "The clerks of Yanhongtang are really powerful. They can make the decision on such matters by themselves. Manager Qi won't say that the money to hire the three of them was also paid by the clerks, right?"

"This..." Shopkeeper Qi couldn't hold it in anymore.

"Oh, Shopkeeper Qi, did you save that clerk's life? 800 coins, more than a month's wages, I am willing to give it to you to vent your anger!"

The neighbors who were originally going to see the official, as well as the crowd who had gathered here after hearing the excitement, all laughed loudly. Some people even said, "This shopkeeper is dressed like a man, but he doesn't even think before he tells a lie. He can tell such an outrageous lie."

"Exactly. I passed by their Yanhongtang on my way to East Street before, and I saw him scolding a waiter. He was so fierce that he spit on the waiter's face. The waiter was kind enough not to curse him behind his back. He even took out more than a month's wages to vent his anger. Hahahaha, it was hilarious!"

Shopkeeper Qi's face turned pale and he simply ignored Song Ying. He just smiled and bowed to Doctor Ma: "Doctor Ma, why don't we sit down and talk?"