After being forced to leave the marriage, I became the wife of a top scholar.

Chapter 182 They really dared to do it! (Part Two)

Bi Yi went to investigate the source of the medicines used in the clinic.

At this time, Master Fang also arrived at the yamen with Meng Zhan.

Hai Daren sent someone to fetch Doctor Wang, and then, without saying a word, immediately ordered Magistrate Han to hold court for trial.

The most important thing in this kind of matter is to resolve it quickly and give the Fang family justice as soon as possible, so as to avoid getting involved in other issues, which would make things more difficult later.

"Guards, bring the court to session." Although Lord Hai could preside over the trial, the person actually carrying out the trial was not him, but the magistrate of the county under Huaizhou City—Magistrate Han.

As Doctor Wang was brought in, Master Fang also appeared at the yamen.

People passing by the government office looked in curiously, wondering, "What's going on here?"

"The Fang family has actually come to the yamen to hold court?"

The bystanders sighed softly, "I'm afraid some family has offended Master Fang again. Alas, this man is going to be in deep trouble!"

Everyone knows the Fang family's notorious reputation over the years!

"Hey? Isn't that Dr. Wang from the century-old medical clinic?"

"How did he suddenly offend the Fang family?"

Some sharp-eyed people recognized Dr. Wang, and everyone felt sorry for the century-old medical clinic.

Finally, a good clinic that was dedicated to treating patients appeared, with excellent medical skills and cheap medicine, but it was shut down abruptly.

Yes, everyone agrees that it was framed and shut down, just like the other clinics in Huaizhou City.

"It's not that he offended the Fang family, it's that he wants to sue them." Old Wei and Wei Qian's family had also gathered around at some point.

This statement has stirred up a huge wave of discussion.

The news quickly spread among the onlookers.

"What? Someone's going to sue the Fang family?"

"My God, Dr. Wang must have lost his mind!"

The word spread and became increasingly exciting, and soon the area outside the yamen was packed with people watching the trial.

Hai Daren looked at the people outside the door, but paid them no attention; in fact, he thought it suited his taste perfectly.

Lin Yunche looks down on the Hai family, doesn't he? Then let him see that without his support, the Lin family can't even open a small clinic.

At that time, Lin Yunche will probably take the initiative to visit Sheng Yang.

Sheng Yang no longer needs to worry about the Wu family's marriage every day.

"Who goes there?"

Magistrate Han picked up the gavel and slammed it heavily on the table, instantly silencing the previously noisy surroundings.

Doctor Wang knelt below the hall and replied, "Your Honor, I am Wang Ming, a doctor from the century-old medical clinic."

"What is this matter?"

Dr. Wang took a deep breath and said in a loud voice, "I've come to turn myself in!"

"It was because I was coerced by Master Fang that I went to exchange the medicine from the century-old clinic."

"The century-old medical clinic did not use fake medicine; I framed them."

Doctor Wang's words were clearly heard not only by those in the hall but also by the surrounding villagers.

"Oh my god! I knew someone had framed me!"

"I just didn't expect it to be Doctor Wang."

However, everyone knew that what Doctor Wang said about coercion was definitely true, so at this moment, everyone felt sympathy for Doctor Wang.

Hai Chengming felt a surge of anger at the reactions of those around him. He glared at Magistrate Han from the side, thinking that some things didn't need to be clarified; a conviction would suffice.

Magistrate Han saw Hai Chengming's look and immediately nodded in understanding.

"Then how were you coerced! Tell me the truth!"

As soon as Magistrate Han uttered his words, Hai Chengming almost stood up from his chair.

Ahem! Hai Chengming coughed heavily twice! Wasn't it agreed that we would make a direct determination and judgment? Are you trying to incite public outrage by asking such detailed questions?
Magistrate Han smiled apologetically, but then looked at the people below the hall with a serious expression.

Since the magistrate had asked the question, Doctor Wang naturally had to answer it truthfully.

"Yes! One day, after I finished seeing a doctor at the clinic and returned home, my wife, children, and grandchildren, who should have been at home, were all nowhere to be found."

"I originally wanted to turn around and look for them, but before I could even leave the house, the Fang family came to the door."

“They held up a hairpin from my wife’s head and told me that my wife, children, grandchildren, and all nine of my family members were in their hands.”

"They want me to find a way to frame the clinic."

"I was worried about my family's safety, so I had no choice but to replace the Atractylodes macrocephala in the clinic with fake medicine."

"He also secretly wrote an anonymous letter to sue the clinic, which led to the clinic being shut down."

After Dr. Wang finished speaking, he bent down with a look of guilt in his eyes and kowtowed heavily. "I feel ashamed and sorry for the care I have received from my employer. I have come here to turn myself in, hoping to restore the reputation of my clinic."

The old man, standing to the side, was furious, his face turning green. He pointed at Doctor Wang and shouted, "Sir, he's slandering me! He's slandering me!"

Magistrate Han slammed his gavel down heavily, "In the courtroom, no shouting or yelling is allowed."

Old Master Fang had no choice but to shut up, glaring hatefully at Wang Ming, who was kneeling on the ground.

Magistrate Han then asked, "Do you have any evidence to support your claims?"

"How can you prove that the Fang family instructed you? Do you have any witnesses?"

Doctor Wang shook his head. "Sir, the people the Fang family sent at the time were all servants of the Fang family. They only listened to the Fang family. I... have no witnesses."

Mr. Fang sneered, "What do you mean there's no evidence? You're just slandering me."

Hai Daren was satisfied with the quick-witted Master Fang.

The surrounding crowd felt a chill run down their spines. "There's no evidence, but I believe what Dr. Wang said is true." Other onlookers agreed, "Does this even need evidence? This is just like the Fang family."

The young man who said this was slapped on the head by the parent next to him. "Keep your voice down! My goodness, aren't you afraid that the Fang family will hear what you're saying?"

"At that time, our whole family won't even know how we died."

Perhaps this statement reminded everyone of the terrifying Fang family, and gradually they stopped daring to speak ill of them.

Magistrate Han sighed helplessly, "Since you have no witnesses or physical evidence, how can your words alone be considered valid?"

Dr. Wang pursed his lips, so angry he almost bit them until they bled.

My lord! Didn't you say you only needed this east wind from me? Why hasn't your big ship arrived yet!

"Fang family, do you acknowledge the accusations against the Wang family?"

Master Fang raised his chin and coldly replied in a loud voice, "Sir, our Fang family cannot accept such slander."

Magistrate Han slowly picked up the gavel, intending to declare the matter closed, but unexpectedly Lord Hai spoke up.

"This is baseless accusation against someone, Magistrate Han. Shouldn't such a person be punished?"

Doctor Wang knew that what was bound to happen had finally arrived, and Master Fang was even more smug, looking at Doctor Wang with a triumphant smile.

The people dared not speak, only cursing silently in their hearts.

Magistrate Han glanced at Doctor Wang below the hall, "Do you know your crime?"

Dr. Wang is in a terrible predicament! Not only did he fail to bring down the Fang family, but now he's also landed in jail himself.
"A commoner."

Before Doctor Wang could finish speaking, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted.

"My lord, I, Wei Qian, wish to sue the Fang family for abusing their power, seizing a woman, and murdering her for their wealth."

Magistrate Han's face relaxed, but Lord Hai sat up straight. Just as he was about to retort, he heard Magistrate Han order, "Who is making a fuss outside!"

"Put it in!"

Dr. Wang turned around and saw a thin young man walking out of the crowd.

He recognized the man; he was the youngest son of Old Wei, the owner of the wonton stall on the main street.

His sister, Man Niang, was famously murdered by the Fang family.

Unexpectedly, the Wei family had the audacity to stand up and sue the Fang family.

Wei Qian entered the courtroom and knelt before Magistrate Han, saying, "Your Honor, I, Wei Qian, am filing a lawsuit against the Fang family."

"What is it?"

"Master Fang seized my own sister and sent someone to assassinate me on the tree-lined road."

“They bully the people and seize women, they murder for money, we beg Your Honor to investigate.”

Wei Qian's accusation was clearly different from that of Doctor Wang; it was a charge of murder, which was far more serious than mere slander.

Master Fang never expected that this small Wei family would dare to step on his head at this time.

“Wei Qian, it was your sister who begged me to join our Fang family back then.”

"What nonsense are you spouting right now!"

"And when will I assassinate you, and why will I assassinate you!"

As Mr. Fang stood in the courtroom, his words were still righteous and indignant, but sweat was still seeping from his back.

Magistrate Han coughed heavily. "Then do you have any evidence?"

Wei Qian nodded and said, "I have it!"

Wei Qian took out Man Niang's marriage certificate from back then, the will that Man Niang wrote when the Fang family threatened her, along with the official report of his assassination on the official road, and the final destination of the medicinal herbs, writing each item down with exceptional clarity.

"My lord, the medicinal herbs I have purchased all have their origins, and they are not the same as those produced in our city. These herbs were purchased from the Fang family's medical clinic."

"Your Excellency is wise; these are the medicinal herbs that were originally mine."

Mr. Fang couldn't believe it. "You...you're talking nonsense!"

Wei Qian, however, said loudly, "Then why don't we take out the Fang family's account books and see where the Fang family's medicines come from?"

"Are there any products from the same place as mine?!"

When Mr. Fang heard that he needed the account books, he visibly panicked.

"Lord Han, Lord Hai, this boy is talking nonsense. Please have someone beat him with a cane and send him away."

Lord Hai wanted to leave the court immediately, but Magistrate Han said, "Master Fang, why don't you bring your shop's account books for us to see?"

"Wouldn't that clear their name? Why resort to torture?"

Lord Han's words sounded like he was biased towards the Fang family, but in reality, they broke down Lord Fang's defenses.

Master Fang refused to let the county officials see the account books, and for a time the two sides were deadlocked.

Seeing this, Wei Qian spoke up again, "Sir, I have witnesses."

Witnesses? Master Fang was stunned. There were still survivors from back then? If he had known that Wei Qian would one day turn on him, he should have eliminated the Wei family sooner.

"Summon the witness!"

At Magistrate Han's command, Pan Hu strode confidently into the hall.

When Master Fang saw Pan Hu, his eyes widened in surprise!
"You...you..." At this moment, Master Fang was truly afraid.

He turned to look at the servants of the Fang family in the crowd, who immediately understood and hurriedly left to find someone.

"Who is in the hall?"

"Pan Hu, a former assassin of the Fang family."

The moment the words "suicide squad" were uttered, the previously quiet courtroom erupted in uproar once again.

(End of this chapter)