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

Chapter 521 The New County Magistrate Arrives

As the village has become increasingly prosperous over the years, and they are respected by their relatives and friends, they haven't encountered such a rogue and scoundrel in a long time. Why are they secretly excited?

An old man waved his hand and said to the crowd, "There's a lot of work to do in the village. You all go about your business. We old folks will keep an eye on things. They won't dare to do anything!"
"Come back when the officials arrive."

Shen Ying nodded and told everyone to leave first, while he would come over to check on them every now and then.

Even if you ride at full speed from Shenjiazhuang to the county town to report to the authorities, it will take until the next day for the officials to arrive.

As it was getting dark, Mo Dali frowned and looked at Mo Laotian lying on the ground. "Dad, let's go back first and talk about it tomorrow."

Mo Laotian didn't even open his eyes. "If you want to go back, then go back. I'm not planning on leaving!"

If they go back now, they might not even be able to get close to the entrance of Shenjiazhuang Village tomorrow.

He had lost all hope. If he couldn't help his daughter settle down in her old age this time, he didn't want to live anymore.

Mo Dali was furious and glared at Mo Chunxiang, "Your father is making such a fuss because of you, aren't you going to try to stop him?"

Mo Chunxiang remained motionless, her gaze deep and unfathomable, showing no intention of paying any attention to Mo Dali.

Her attitude enraged Mo Dali. "Mo Chunxiang! Do you have any conscience at all? If anything happens to Father because of you, I will make you pay with your life!"

"Eldest son, it was my own choice, don't blame your sister! Your father is too old to live much longer, but your sister has a long road ahead of her. If you don't take care of her, someone else will!" Old Mo Tian said, tears streaming down his face.

One wrong step leads to another, and now he doesn't even know where he started going wrong, so he can only keep going down this path to the bitter end.

Because of Mo Laotian's stubbornness, Mo Dali felt particularly helpless and stayed up all night with him, starving.

While I was still half asleep, I suddenly heard the sound of horses' hooves.

When he opened his eyes again, he saw that the villagers who had gone to report to the authorities had returned, followed by two constables, one of whom was Constable Li.

The man completely ignored Mo Dali and went straight to the villagers who were watching him as he entered the village. "Grandpa and Grandma, I have already reported to the authorities. The new magistrate and county magistrate should be arriving soon. The county government has made a registration, and Constable Li will take them back to the county government. The court will begin once the magistrate arrives."

Officer Li nodded to the crowd, "Don't worry, everyone. With us here, those scoundrels won't be able to extort you."

Mo Laotian listened quietly to their conversation, his heart slowly sinking.

Officer Li greeted everyone, then sternly asked Mo Laotian and the other two, "Are you leaving on your own, or should I ask you to leave?"

Before Mo Laotian could speak, Mo Dali had already pulled him up, his face full of a fawning smile, "Officer, we'll walk by ourselves!"

Old Mo struggled violently, "Why should we be the only ones leaving? My granddaughter is still in Shenjiazhuang!"

"Your granddaughter? Who is your granddaughter?" Constable Li sneered. "Old Mo, you should know that according to the laws of Langya Kingdom, abandoning a child is a crime punishable by imprisonment! Unless you can prove that this matter has nothing to do with you! As I said before, witnesses and physical evidence are both indispensable. If you cannot prove your innocence, Shen Dalang can turn around and sue you for abandonment."

After all, a police report was filed when Shen Xi was abandoned in Shen Family Village, and the county government has a record of it. The adoption of the child was also officially registered with the county government. Logically and morally, Shen Xi has nothing to do with you!

Mo Laotian's chest heaved violently with rage, his eyes growing increasingly obsessive. He struggled with all his might, refusing to leave, and roared, "If Shen Dalang doesn't return my granddaughter to my daughter, I'll die right here today! Nobody can force me!"

Officer Li's face turned ashen, and he was about to take action when a group of men approached.

Everyone craned their necks to look, and saw several officials at the front of the procession, some of whom were familiar faces.

Several constables winked at Constable Li.

Officer Li's heart skipped a beat. After understanding, he hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, "This humble servant greets Your Excellency the Magistrate and Your Excellency the Assistant Magistrate!" The servant lifted the carriage curtain, and two handsome young men stepped down one after the other.

Officer Li was surprised and glanced at the carriage behind him.

Who's inside?

Su Yongzhang stepped forward, looking expressionlessly at Mo Laotian and the others. "Officer Li, were they the ones who tried to snatch someone's child?"

With just one sentence, the Mo family was convicted.

Mo Dali was terrified and hurriedly knelt down to explain, clarifying the cause of the matter without daring to conceal anything. "My lord, my father only wanted to reclaim his child, not to fight the Shen family for the child."

Su Yongzhang laughed in exasperation, "What's the difference?"

Mo Dali choked and said weakly, "Sir, my sister doesn't even have a child now. Recognizing her daughter is to give her something to look forward to. We have no objection to her wanting to stay in Shenjiazhuang. We just hope that we can visit each other more often in the future."

In fact, Mo Laotian's intention was to take Shen Xi back, but after seeing Su Yongzhang's attitude, Mo Dali dared not push his luck and could only settle for second best.

Officer Li said angrily, "Sir, Shen Dalang intends to accuse them of abandoning Shen Xi. If the investigation confirms the allegations, all three of them will be imprisoned!"

"Then let's go and find Shen Dalang's family too!" Su Yongxian said somewhat casually.

Officer Li hurried off to take care of it.

"No, no, that has nothing to do with me! It was my mother-in-law who abandoned the child back then, it has nothing to do with me! I am innocent!"

Mo Chunxiang, who had been silent all along, couldn't sit still any longer and started to play the victim, tears streaming down her face. With her pitiful appearance, she actually fooled quite a few people who didn't know the truth.

Su Yongzhang turned to look at Xiong Feng, who was standing in his shadow, and saw that he looked disgusted and resentful. He felt a little sorry for him.

Xiong Feng lowered his eyelids, and when he opened them again, his face showed no other emotion.

When Shen the Cripple and his group arrived.

He nodded to Su Yongzhang, who then boarded the carriage. "I need to return to Dongmen Village. I'll leave the matters here to the magistrate."

Everyone was stunned for a moment before turning all their attention to Xiong Feng.

Mo Chunxiang felt that the county magistrate in front of her seemed familiar, but she didn't think much of it and continued to make up stories to create a pitiful persona for herself.

Shen the Cripple was so angry that he argued with her, but he was a clumsy man and Zhang the Granny was kind and not good at arguing. He couldn't win against the quick-witted Mo Chunxiang at all.

Just when they were so angry they were about to jump up and down.

The carriage curtain was suddenly flung open, and a headdress adorned with pearls and jade was helped down by her maid, amidst the shocked gazes of the Mo family of three.

Niu strode up to Mo Chunxiang and slapped her twice hard. "You bitch! I've put up with you for too long! Today we'll settle all our scores, old and new!"

Niu's fierce appearance stunned the villagers and yamen runners, and even Shen the Cripple and his family of three looked bewildered.

What's going on? Why is this wealthy old lady so arrogant and domineering? She started hitting people right away!
To be honest, those two slaps made them feel much better.

Mo Chunxiang went from shock to delight to anger, gritting her teeth as she lunged at Niu Shi, "Fine, Xiong Kai really did give you all his money! Hand over the silver! Don't even think about keeping it all for yourself!"