Chapter 32: Justice
Of course Butler Chen wanted to resist, but he was no match for Zhang Ma.
Zhang Ma was riding on him, and her slaps left an afterimage.
Steward Chen was beaten so hard that he was unable to fight back and could only scream like a slaughtering pig.
Some of the people came up to persuade, some came up to try to dissuade him, and a few who tried to push the other side also got slapped in the face.
It was easy to pull Zhang Ma away and help Butler Chen up.
"You...you old shrew!" Half of Butler Chen's goatee shook like a leaf in the wind, and the other half was held in Zhang Ma's hand.
"Bah! You evil-hearted dog slave! If I don't take out your bezoar dog treasure today, you will have recognized your Aunt Zhang for nothing!" Zhang Ma put her hands on her hips and stood guard. "Lao Zhu's family was transferred back by Madam, why did you send them away?!"
The housekeeper was angry, ashamed, hurt and annoyed, but his mind was still clear, and he said: "I am different from you Say, let’s go to the master to judge!”
Zhang Ma slaps others, she has been wronged, and she must let the master and the little lady see it.
Zhang Ma didn't show any weakness and said, "What? Do you think I'm afraid of seeing the master? Just ask my wife to come over and let's have a three-court trial!"
Steward Chen didn't say anything, but secretly cursed Zhang Ma in his heart. Seeking death, he took his master and jumped into the fire pit.
However, he is happy to see what happened. When Wen Mingqian's master and servant are scolded and punished, the young lady will definitely reward him, and even the master will comfort him and never let himself receive this beating in vain.
"Mother Zhang, forget it! It won't be easy to deal with if the quarrel becomes big." Seeing the commotion like this, Zhu Xi was so scared that he stepped forward to advise Mother Zhang.
“Don’t be afraid,” Zhang Ma waved her sleeves, “What is black cannot be whitened, and what is white cannot be blackened. I don’t believe there is no justice in this world!”
Several people supported Butler Chen, and Zhang Ma followed closely behind. Naturally, the Zhu family also had to follow. In addition, there were many people watching the excitement.
In the courtyard of Ruixiangju, Huahong is tying the knot on the porch.
Butler Chen pretended to be very weak and said, "Miss Huahong, could you please go in and report that I was beaten, please let me make the decision."
Huahong also saw it. Surprised, but not enough time to ask, he hurriedly entered the house.
At this time, Gong Xu was drinking tea at the table, while Mrs. Song was doing needlework at the side.
"Who is making the noise outside?" Mrs. Song asked before Huahong could speak.
"It's Butler Chen, who brought many people to ask the master to make the decision, saying that he ordered someone to beat him." Huahong added, "This servant is really hurt when he looks at Butler Chen."
"Who hit you?" Gong Xu was very surprised and asked, "Tell them to come in."
At this time, Mrs. Yang had already walked in from outside, walking one by one and saying: "This is really outrageous! I have also lived to this age, and this is the first time I have seen such a ridiculous thing!
The wife brought back was not a servant girl, but a maid. Thug! That Zhang Ma almost beat Butler Chen to death! Ouch, his mouth and nose are bleeding! Poor Butler Chen is also an old man."
"Mama Zhang hit her?! Why did she hit Butler Chen?" Mrs. Song asked in surprise.
“This old slave doesn’t know,” Mrs. Yang shook her head, “But we have to ask clearly about this matter, otherwise it won’t be a mess?”
Gong Xu was already full of heart at this time. He was angry, and when he saw Butler Chen coming in, his face turned dark.
Steward Chen's clothes were torn in several places, one eye was black and blue, blood was oozing from the corner of his nose and mouth, and only half of his beard was left. He looked pitiful and ridiculous.
"Master, you have to make the decision for me!" Butler Chen cried and fell to the ground, "Otherwise I would have no shame in living in this world!" "Don't cry yet, talk to me if you have anything to say." Mrs. Song He said, "Who beats you when you are so good?"
"It's her!" The housekeeper pointed at Zhang Ma with tears streaming down her face, "This old shrew, she asked me why I drove the Zhu family away, and I said it was the master's wish. She didn't listen either. Come up and start fighting. Look, you beat me!"
"Mama Zhang, is that what happened?" Mrs. Song looked at Ma Zhang.
"I beat him." Zhang Ma didn't shy away from it, "He deserves to be beaten!"
"Unbridled!" Gong Xu's pent-up anger burst out from these two words, "You unruly mountain village woman, get out of here quickly!"
He didn't want to ask Zhang Ma anything, let alone see her. If he didn't drive such a naughty slave out, why would he wait? !
"Master, if you really kick me out, I will go to the Yamen to complain." Zhang Ma was so arrogant that she even dared to challenge Gong Xu.
Gong Xu's eyes widened unconsciously, this old woman was so lawless!
For a moment he even forgot about his anger, only feeling incredible.
"Mother Zhang, how dare you contradict me like this? Back off now! How does Madam teach you on weekdays?" Ms. Song rarely scolded others, but in order to protect Gong Xu, she naturally chose to keep a straight face. Come.
Her last words reminded Gong Xu, and she directed all her anger and resentment towards Wen Mingqian: "Call Madam over! Look at her good slave!"
"Why is the master so angry?" Wen Mingqian's voice came from outside, without any rush or impatience, "Don't bother asking me, I'll come."
This was the first time since she returned home that she was present with Gong Xu and Song at the same time. The atmosphere in the room suddenly became subtle, and even Butler Chen's moans became much lower.
"You came just in time. The servant you brought back beat Butler Chen for no reason. How do you think we should deal with it?" Gong Xu asked Wen Mingqian.
Wen Mingqian first looked at Butler Chen, then turned to Zhang Ma: "Did you beat Butler Chen for no reason?"
Zhang Ma shook her head: "I did hit him, but not for no reason."
"What was that for?" Wen Mingqian was neither anxious nor annoyed. The more she behaved like this, the angrier Gong Xu became.
You have done something embarrassing without knowing it, and you still show off your cruelty and madness. You are so confused and rude!
I am so kind to allow such a thing to stay in my house!
"Madam, I was ordered by the master to let the three members of the Zhu family leave," the housekeeper said with a twitching corner of his mouth, "but she stood up for the Zhu family and beat me like this. What I know is She was arrogant and rude, and those who didn’t know it thought she meant it!”
"Steward Chen, I'm asking Ma Zhang," Wen Mingqian's eyes were cold and threatening, "Now we need to ask things clearly. When will we be able to sort out such a mess?"
Butler Chen choked on Wen Mingqian's words and looked at Mrs. Song helplessly.
The Song family naturally wanted to pretend to be virtuous in front of Gong Xu, so she did not speak.
"Because Chen Youde is a scum who steals homes!" Zhang Ma said straight through the passage, "With such a scourge like him, the house will never have peace!"
"You spit on others! I am loyal, The world can learn from this!" Steward Chen completely forgot about the pain and argued angrily, "I see that you have ulterior motives and are pouring dirty water on others instead."
"The sixth house from the east of Huazhi Alley," Zhang Ma said with a half-smile, "there is an eighteen-year-old little fan living there, Chen Youde, why haven't you been there these days?"
That's one sentence. Steward Chen's face was earth-colored and his eyes were straight.
(End of this chapter)