They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 396: Capture
"That's good, that's good!"

Everyone was talking and laughing.

Only Dou Zhongli was smiling, and even praised Liang Mingxuan a few times, though it was unclear whether it was genuine or just sour grapes.

The procession moved quickly, and soon everyone was out, going to find their families, or going home or back to the inn.

Without exception, everyone couldn't help but steal a glance at Constable Yu and his group standing at the exit.

Officer Yu, accompanied by four constables, was dressed in full uniform with swords at their waists, exuding a murderous aura.

Officer Yu was furious with Dou Zhongli's treacherous and despicable nature and was determined to make him lose face completely. Therefore, he deliberately chose to arrest Dou Zhongli here instead of waiting for him at the inn.

As soon as Dou Zhongli came out, the teachers at the county school pointed him out with worried expressions. Constable Yu waved his hand and said, "Take him away!"

Four bailiffs pounced on Dou Zhongli like wolves and tigers, and instantly subdued him.

"Don't move! Behave yourself!"

There was an uproar.

"what!"

"what happens?"

"this--"

"Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu, what's going on?"

Liang Mingxuan's eyes flickered; he knew.

My brother and sister-in-law are amazing; they found out the truth so quickly.

"Let me go! How dare you! Let me go!"

Dou Zhongli was forced to bend over with his hands tied behind his back and held down. This position was too humiliating. He was both ashamed and angry. His face and neck turned bright red as he struggled desperately.

One of the guards holding him slapped him on the head and yelled, "Behave yourself and don't move!"

"you!"

Dou Zhongli was so angry that his vision went black.

A lowly, vulgar lackey of the government dared to hit him on the head and dared to curse him.

He was so angry he wanted to tear down someone's ancestral grave, but subconsciously he didn't dare to struggle, afraid of being beaten again.

Not very harmful, but extremely insulting.

Dou Zhongli struggled to lift his head and met Liang Mingxuan's gaze. His mind went blank for a moment.

"Liang Mingxuan! It's you! It's you, isn't it? You must be the one who ruined me!"

"Liang Mingxuan, you despicable scoundrel!"

Everyone was stunned once again.

The strangers were surprised, puzzled, and curious to investigate.

"Liang Mingxuan? Who is Liang Mingxuan?"

"This can actually harm people? Really?"

"What's going on? It seems like there's more to the story?"

"Does anyone know? Please tell me quickly."

The students from the county school all changed their expressions, looking at Liang Mingxuan with surprise and uncertainty, then at Dou Zhongli, their minds filled with questions, a question mark slowly forming above their heads.

Dou Zhongli was quite talented and arrogant, but he was always overshadowed by Liang Mingxuan, who was about the same age and even younger than him. He liked to compare himself with Liang Mingxuan in everything, which was no secret in the county school.

but
To say that Liang Mingxuan harmed him?

The people were still not quite convinced.

"Is there some misunderstanding about this?"

"Yes, it must be a misunderstanding."

"Junior Brother Dou, don't be anxious. The gentlemen will definitely negotiate with Lord Lu. Lord Lu is a good official and will certainly handle matters fairly."

"Yes, you can't just say things like that. Why would Mingxuan harm you when he's perfectly fine?"

Dou Zhongli almost vomited blood.

Yes, why would Liang Mingxuan harm him when he was perfectly fine? Because he harmed Liang Mingxuan! That scoundrel, he must have guessed it. But, he only guessed; he couldn't possibly have any evidence. So, on what grounds did the authorities arrest him? And in such a humiliating way?
This matter is not over yet.

Dou Zhongli thought fiercely, "So what if he's Lord Lu? He's just a county magistrate, what can he possibly do to us!"
Just wait for him
Isn't he just biased towards Liang Mingxuan?

He will make them all regret it.

Xu Zhichun and Liang Minglang arrived.

"Mingxuan!"

"Big brother, sister-in-law!"

Liang Minglang clasped his hands in a fist salute to Constable Yu, glanced at Dou Zhongli, and sneered, "This is Dou Zhongli?"

Officer Yu deliberately arrested Dou Zhongli and refused to leave, clearly intending to make him lose all face.

"Yes, this is Dou Zhongli."

Liang Minglang: "The net of heaven is vast, and though its meshes are wide, nothing escapes it. Dou Zhongli, your two servants have already confessed everything. There are witnesses and physical evidence to prove it. Stop crying injustice here and go to the yamen to confess your crimes honestly."

The students were once again stunned.
What's going on here?

Good heavens! How many more surprises await them!

How come each piece of news is more explosive than the last?

Dou Zhongli's face flushed red as she gritted her teeth: "I don't know what you're talking about! Slander, you're slandering me!"

Liang Minglang scoffed: "Your mind is filthy, your methods despicable, and you dare to do it but not admit it. You haven't learned a single bit of the integrity and nobility of a scholar; you've used all your energy to harm people. What kind of scholar are you?"

"Shut up! Who do you think you are? How dare you talk to me like that!"

"If you dare to do it, why are you afraid of what people will say?"

"No! I didn't do it! It wasn't me!"

Xu Zhichun: "You didn't do it? It wasn't you? Do you know what we're talking about?"

Dou Zhongli choked.

The others' expressions changed slightly.

Dou Zhongli's answer clearly indicated that he knew something, but Mingxuan's older brother had never said what it was. So, he really did something.

The people who had just come out of the queue with them had already guessed it. Could it be what they were thinking?
That's so despicable!

"So what exactly happened?"

"Yes, yes, tell us!"

"Tell me quickly, I'm getting impatient!"

Liang Minglang: "Everyone, the government will issue a statement as to what exactly happened. Since the investigation is still ongoing, we can't say for sure. Everyone, please disperse. There are exams tomorrow. Be careful with your diet these next few days to avoid any mishaps that might affect your exams. Finally, I wish you all the best in your exams!"

Liang Minglang and Xu Zhichun left with Liang Mingxuan.

Only then did Constable Yu shout, "Make way! Make way!" and order his men to escort Dou Zhongli to the yamen.

Mr. Lu was immediately surrounded by a large group of students, and many of them followed him to the government office, eager to get the first taste of the latest gossip.

After all, it's rare to see a candidate being taken away by the authorities like a prisoner right after leaving the examination hall.

Dou Zhongli, that person's name is Dou Zhongli, right?

I wonder what crimes he committed. Tsk tsk, a scholar indeed, his character is truly despicable.

Mr. Lu was too ashamed to talk about what had happened at the county school, so he sighed and told the students to go back to the inn first.

Let's talk about it when we get back to the inn and close the door.

The gentlemen had already been shocked and had calmed down to deal with the aftermath.

The most important thing is to reassure everyone and not let this incident affect their exams.

Let this serve as a warning, so that everyone can learn from this experience: one should not have the heart to harm others, but one must be wary of others!
What is this!
Upon returning to the inn, the students all sighed upon hearing the story.

Many people were still terrified. Fortunately, Dou Zhongli didn't go so far as to drug everyone, otherwise things would have been terrible today.

No one is as lucky as Liang Mingxuan.

If the exam is delayed, what good will it do even if it is later found that Dou Zhongli was the culprit?
This person is terrifying.