Zheng Linsheng fell into the west gate, and before he could stand still, he was pushed forward by the government officials behind him.
The Zheng family was driven into the county government hall by Cheng Guang. The official chairs in the courtroom were empty, and the government officials on both sides stood coldly with killing sticks in their hands.
The Zheng family members were so frightened that their hands and feet were shaking. After they stood firm, they were even cautious about turning their heads.
The four of them were too frightened to say anything. Zheng Linsheng felt the urge to urinate intensified, but he could only tighten his legs and hold it in.
After staying for a while, no one spoke in the hall. Tuesday Ya grabbed Zheng Jiasheng's arm with one hand and held Zheng Xichun with the other. She had a lot of things to say in her heart, but she didn't dare to say them out due to the occasion.
At dusk in the west mountain, a government official came in to light the oil lamp.
There was a growling sound in Zheng Xichun's stomach.
Zheng Lin was over his initial nervousness, and the cleverness in his heart emerged again. He quietly looked at the government servants on both sides, and smiled at the nearest one with a flattering expression.
Thinking that if the other party responded, he would go over and have a chat.
Unexpectedly, the yamen servant wouldn't even show any expression.
Zheng Linsheng was not discouraged and turned to the next person and smiled.
The next person ignored him.
Zheng Linsheng was not completely without merit. For example, right now, even though the other party didn't respond, he still boldly took a few steps toward him.
"Master Chai, that Chai Ye misunderstood just now. They and I are not from the same family. Raise your hand and let me out."
Tuesday also stared at him, and also glared at Zheng Jiasheng.
The officer in front of Zheng Linsheng pretended that he did not hear him. Zheng Linsheng said a few more words, but the other party still had the same reaction, so he did not dare to speak again.
After about another cup of tea, there was finally movement.
A large group of government officials walked in, all holding official swords. After entering, they automatically stood on both sides of the court. The space in the hall was limited, and those who came from behind could not stand, so they stood in the yard outside the court, also standing on two sides. , orderly, without a word of gossip.
Zheng Xichun was so frightened that he burst into tears and squeezed himself between his parents.
Meng Changqing had dinner in the study before going to the court.
She sat down on the chair and said: "I want you to come over tonight to talk about something, but before that, I want to talk about a family matter, but it is not my family matter."
After saying that, her eyes fell on the four members of the Zheng family.
"Are you Zheng Xidong's family?" Meng Changqing asked.
Zheng Jiasheng in the hall nodded quickly, "Yes, I am his father."
As soon as they finished speaking, Zheng Jiasheng saw his daughter walking in from behind them.
"Xidong!" Zhou Yaya's face was full of joy. Regardless of everyone present, she ran to Zheng Xidong and hugged him.
Zheng Xidong was not touched by the people who came towards him.
"Did you tell her about your family?" Meng Changqing asked next.
Zheng Jiasheng came forward and replied: "Yes."
"The other party is a person named Song Xiyu from my yamen?" Meng Changqing asked again.
At this time, Zheng Linsheng pushed aside Zheng Jiasheng and replied enthusiastically: "Yes, Mr. Song can like our small family..."
Before he could finish speaking, Bafang scolded: "Shut up."
Meng Changqing sneered and asked Zheng Linsheng, "Who are you?"
"I am Xidong's uncle."
"It doesn't matter." Meng Changqing said, "I just ask the matchmaker if your family still wants it." "No!" Tuesday Ya said bravely.
Before Meng Changqing's eyes fell on her, the uncle next to her spoke again, "Yes! I want it. I don't know anything about women. Since the matchmaker said it, she will definitely marry her."
Meng Changqing had a salty dinner, and now his mouth felt uncomfortable. He moved around and hid behind Xi Bei to drink water and coughed.
This cough frightened several people in the hall.
On Tuesday Ya knelt down towards Meng Changqing, "Even if the county master is angry, my family will not want this marriage."
Zheng Linsheng became excited, pushed Zhou Yaya, and threatened her in a low voice to shut up.
Meng Changqing didn't care about what was going on in the hall for the time being. She only waited for Bafang to bring the tea. After she drank a cup of tea, she continued: "Who in your family is in charge of this matter?"
Zheng Linsheng stood in front of Zhou Ya, "Master, I have the final say on this matter."
Meng Changqing smiled and said: "Your brother and sister-in-law just passed away? Why is it your turn to make the decision?"
Zheng Linsheng replied shamelessly: "Our family has always been like this."
"Back off!" Bafang scolded, "If you still don't obey, do you want to taste the power of the county government's killing stick!"
"Sheng of the Zheng family." Meng Changqing said, "I remember that you are the head of the household, and Zheng Xidong is also your daughter. So what do you think about this marriage?"
"I..." He hesitated to say a complete sentence.
Meng Changqing didn't have time to wait for him to formulate his words, "Zheng Xidong, your parents are here in the hall. Now your mother says she doesn't want this marriage, but your father refuses to say it clearly. In this case, your mother's wishes will prevail. Do you agree?" br>
Zheng Xidong said: "I agree."
But just after she finished speaking, the Zheng family student next to her let out an ouch, as if he had lost dozens of taels of gold.
Meng Changqing couldn't stand such a person, but he remained calm when he spoke, "Zheng Jiasheng, before I make a decision, please tell me what you have to say as soon as possible."
Zheng Jiasheng looked helpless again, "I have nothing to say."
"It's not that you don't have anything to say. On the contrary, you have too much to say and you just don't dare. You are afraid of me and the future consequences. You simply ask others to take the responsibility. There will be someone to blame in the future." Meng Changqing paused briefly, then Said: "But fortunately you are as timid as a mouse, otherwise your whole family will go to jail.
Song Xiyu and others have embezzled money and have been captured by me. If your family still wants to be married, I can only ask you to stay with him. ”
Everyone in the Zheng family except Zheng Xidong was shocked.
Zheng Linsheng, in particular, was not only shocked, but also felt pity.
"Since you don't want to marry me, it has nothing to do with you." Meng Changqing said: "Since I have intervened and you have also gone to court, I don't want you to get nothing, so I will give you a few words and hope you understand. < br>
Earlier, I asked who made the final decision on Zheng Xidong's marriage. Your uncle immediately jumped out and said that he made the final decision.
Do you think it's appropriate? Zheng Jiasheng. ”
Without waiting for this fool to react, Meng Changqing continued: "He is not qualified to be Zheng Xidong's master, and neither are you, Zheng Jiasheng. On Tuesday, no one can force her to marry anyone, and neither can you.
You gave birth to her and raised her, and you showed great kindness to her, which she will never be able to repay in this life. Even so, you shouldn't push her to go astray and turn a good mother and daughter into enemies.
How do you expect her to repay your kindness in the future? Who will respect you and support you when you are old and frail?
Not to mention that you have another son. Zheng Xichun will be your filial piety in the future. I dare to say that if you behave inappropriately and are rejected by your daughter, Zheng Chunsheng will not care about you.
He could just say that you sold your daughter for glory and that you have bad moral character, and there is a ready-made reason to abandon you, while others still praise him for doing a good job.
Even if it is not for your children, but for your own future, you must clearly understand who can rely on you.
Back off. "(End of Chapter)