After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 333 Cen Mingzhu's Arrogance
"Zhu Yixuan! I am your wife! Is this how you treat me? I guessed right, you still have that bitch in your heart!" Cen Mingzhu was desperate and directed all her resentment at Zhu Yixuan.

The officials had already entered while the couple was arguing.

"Madam Cen, please come with us. Don't make things too difficult for us." The official was expressionless, and the way he addressed her changed from "Young Madam" to "Madam Cen," showing that the government really didn't intend to give General Cen any face.

Zhu Yixuan's expression changed slightly. He glanced at Cen Mingzhu, who was still confused about the situation, and stepped forward to politely cup his hands in greeting. "I apologize for keeping you two officers waiting. My wife will be leaving soon. May I ask what offense my wife has committed?"

Seeing that Zhu Yixuan was genuinely unaware of the situation, the constable felt a strange sense of sympathy for him. "Young Master Zhu, your wife broke into a private residence today and even injured someone. Not only did she not gain any advantage, but she also bribed local thugs to cause trouble. Those thugs have already confessed to everything."

Cen Mingzhu's expression changed slightly. She glared fiercely at Xiao Shuang and flatly denied it, "I admit that I beat those two lowly people. Bribing thugs? Do you have any evidence?"

The official remained unfazed and said, "The magistrate has found all the evidence and arrested everyone who should be arrested. Four local thugs have been killed, resulting in deaths. This matter cannot be left unresolved."

"Someone died?" Zhu Yixuan was shocked and glared at Cen Mingzhu. "What exactly did you do? Tell me!"

"How...how was I supposed to know those lowly people were so unreasonable, even daring to kill people! Quick! Kill them quickly, or I won't be able to live in peace anymore." Cen Mingzhu clutched her chest, her face filled with lingering fear, and her words were extremely vicious.

If Zhu Yixuan hadn't retained a shred of reason, he would have slapped her long ago. "Cen family! This is Zhaohua County, not your Cen family's territory! We, the Zhu family, are just merchants! Think before you speak and act."

Cen Mingzhu rolled her eyes in disdain, utterly unafraid. "What's there to be afraid of! With my father around, what's the big deal about killing a mere county magistrate? Look how scared you are!"

Zhu Yixuan was about to vomit blood when he roared, "Guards! Tie up the madam and take her to court!"

"Zhu Yixuan, how dare you!" Cen Mingzhu's eyes widened in disbelief. "If you hadn't still been hung up on that bitch Ke, I wouldn't be in this situation!"

"The Ke family? Mingzhu, I remember telling you that the Ke family has nothing to do with me anymore!" Zhu Yixuan was filled with anger but had nowhere to vent it, so he had to keep his composure and deal with Cen Mingzhu.

Cen Mingzhu stomped her foot in agitation, "Bullshit! I saw it all! She's gone, and you're still going to her place to reminisce? Is this what you call having no relationship? Zhu Yixuan, you can't even admit something like this? Are you even a man?!"

"Madman! A complete madman!" Zhu Yixuan didn't want to continue arguing with Cen Mingzhu. He glanced at the constables who were determined to take Cen away, clenched his fists, and ordered the old woman to take Cen Mingzhu and Xiao Shuang away. Even the coachman was not spared.

Cen Mingzhu had never suffered such humiliation before. As soon as she was freed in the courtroom, she pointed at the magistrate's nose and began to curse, "You dog of an official, do you know who my father is? He is a fifth-rank general in the imperial court. He has made a great contribution this time and will soon be promoted. If you dare to offend me, I will definitely make my father kick you out of your position as magistrate! And you brutes! I will remember you all!"

Cen Mingzhu glared fiercely at the officials who had brought her there, and made arrogant threats.

The people gathered outside the courtroom had never seen such an arrogant person before, so they all kept their distance and dared not point fingers or gossip.

Duan Ren's face was grim, and he was somewhat worried. But then he thought that the Shen family had the protection of the Marquis of Yong'an, so the Cen family wouldn't dare to act recklessly. He felt a little more at ease. He slammed the gavel down heavily. "Cen, the Su family of the Shen family has accused you of trespassing, assaulting villagers of Shenjia Village, and bribing local thugs to cause trouble at your door. Do you plead guilty?"

Cen Mingzhu scoffed, smoothed her disheveled hair, and laughed wildly, "So what if they are? They're just a few lowly commoners. A little compensation will suffice. Is it really necessary to make such a fuss?"

"Commoners? Cen, the commoners you consider commoners are all good people, protected by the laws of Langya Kingdom. If I were to convey your words to the Emperor today, do you think your father, Cen Yingfan, would still have any hope of being promoted?" Duan Ren raised an eyebrow indifferently.

Cen Mingzhu's face instantly darkened. "You're threatening me? With your abilities?"

Duan Ren chuckled, a hint of sorrow creeping onto his face. "General Cen's illustrious reputation is about to be ruined by your arrogant daughter! Fortunately, you're now a member of the Zhu family, so the Zhu family will have to bear the consequences of your actions."

Zhu Yixuan's face tightened, and he quickly knelt down to confess his guilt. "Your Excellency, I was unaware of what my wife did and do not know the current situation. I can apologize and pay compensation on her behalf, no matter how much money it costs."

"Silver? Heh, Zhu Yixuan, I know your Zhu family is not short of money, but some people cannot be dealt with with money. The Cen family has offended powerful figures in the court. Don't even mention you, even if Cen Yingfan intervenes, it won't work! You should think of a way to protect yourself first!"

Duan Ren kindly offered a couple of words of advice, considering that Zhu Yixuan's attitude was fairly good.

Zhu Yixuan's face paled even more, and he looked somewhat apprehensive. "My lord, who are the powerful figures in the court?"

How could he not know that there were powerful and influential people in Zhaohua County? What exactly did that bitch Cen Mingzhu do?
Remembering Liu Laosan's reminder, Duan Ren shook his head meaningfully and had the clerk bring a charge to Cen Mingzhu. He said slowly, "Cen, since you have confessed, sign it!"

"Wait, you can't sign it!" Zhu Yixuan stepped forward to stop him, pleading urgently, "Sir, I want to go and negotiate with the Shen family first, apologize and admit my mistake. If the Shen family is not satisfied, I won't say anything if they insist on reporting it to the authorities."

Duan Ren gritted his teeth, exasperated. “Foolish! I’ve already said that someone has died! How can you settle this privately? Do you think the laws of the court are just for show? Cen’s crimes are true, and she has confessed without hesitation. She must sign the confession so that I can give the victims and the people an explanation! As for your plans, that’s your business, I don’t care.”

If it weren't for the fact that the Zhu family was the most prominent family in Zhaohua County, he wouldn't have wanted to waste so much time talking to Zhu Yixuan.

Knowing that there was no hope of stopping it, Zhu Yixuan could only watch helplessly as Cen Mingzhu was forced to have her fingerprints pressed by the officials and then locked in the dungeon.

Only then did Cen Mingzhu realize she was afraid. She clung desperately to Zhu Yixuan's clothes, refusing to let go. "Husband, you can't abandon me! Save me! My father! Find my father! My father won't stand idly by! Quickly, send someone to find my father!"

Zhu Yixuan clenched his fists tightly, watching helplessly as Cen Mingzhu was dragged away.

This time, not only did Cen Mingzhu lose face, but the Zhu family also suffered a loss of reputation.