Chapter 107: Taking the Dispute to Court

Actually, he had been recuperating in the third branch of the Yang Family these days. It felt like every day he was soaking in a honey jar.

"Good to hear that."

"Brother Lai’an, let me help you down." Both Land Officer Yang and his son Yang Dayong who were also worried came along, and the one speaking now was Yang Dayong.

"Thank you, uncle!"

Ye Zi’an was not polite and thanked him before getting off the carriage with the help of Yang Dayong.

The two parties, who looked extraordinarily jealous, gathered in front of the county office. Soon, Constable Xu and Constable Hong arrived, followed by the Old Yang Family people.

About half an hour later, the door of the county office opened, and soon after the sound of the court session was heard. Then, the two constables led Yang Chuxia and the others in.

"Who in the court has any grievances?" The county officer looked very upright, his eyes were bright, and his voice was loud.

"Greetings to the County Magistrate. I, a commoner named Ye Zi’an, am from Yangshu Village, Wangquan Town, Quanya County. I wish to accuse my fellow villager Yang Xiao’an and his son of attempted murder that failed but left me seriously injured." Ye Zi’an slowly stated his case. At the same time, the steward standing beside the county officer also explained the case to the County Magistrate.

The more the County Magistrate listened, the more furrowed his brows became. He really didn’t expect such people to exist under his jurisdiction.

He immediately called out, "Bring the criminals..."

"Bring the criminals..."

Soon enough, Yang Xiao’an and his son Yang Qingwen were brought up.

But as soon as Yang Chuxia looked in their direction, she was shocked. How did the two father and son end up like this in just about ten days? Look at their disheveled hair and their torn clothes, not to mention their faces and necks, which must have been beaten in the jail.

"My son, oh... "

"My husband..."

"Father..."

When Yang Xiao’an appeared, Old Lady Hua had a sudden pain in her chest and was about to rush forward.

"Silence, silence!"

"Yang Xiao’an, were you and your son charged with attempted murder and seriously injuring Ye Zi’an?"

"Your Honor, I am innocent, I am innocent. I didn’t harm Ye Zi’an at all. This kid didn’t stay well in his own house. He ran to my house and accused me of harming him. What kind of thing is this?" Yang Xiao’an defended himself, and as soon as he finished, Old Lady Hua also rushed forward to plead.

"Your Honor, my son is innocent. As his mother, I can vouch for him that he didn’t harm anyone. My son is a Cultivated Talent, how could he hurt anyone?"

Old Lady Hua cried, mucus and tears flowing together.

The County Magistrate initially wanted to pull her out of the court and beat her with a plank for her disturbance, but seeing her age, he didn’t have the heart.

Then, Ye Zi’an knelt down again. "Your Honor, I have something to say."

The County Magistrate appreciated this young man, especially when he heard he was once a Cultivated Talent, and felt more pity for him.

He said kindly, "Speak!"

"Thank you, Your Honor. Although Yang Xiao’an’s original intention was not to harm me, he tried to harm his own niece, Yang Chuxia. In the end, when his plan failed, Yang Qingwen wielded a kitchen knife from their own house and struck at her. At that moment, because I was closer to Yang Chuxia, I blocked the attack and was seriously injured. But Your Honor, if I hadn’t blocked the attack, Yang Chuxia would have been injured or killed. Yang Qingwen is only ten years old, but he is so ruthless and vicious. It shows that his bad nature is partly due to his father’s negligence in teaching and his father’s behavior also had an influence on him. Furthermore, although Yang Xiao’an is a Cultivated Talent, he doesn’t have any virtues of such. He tried to kill his own niece over a few dishes, which is utterly despicable. I implore you, Your Honor, to severely punish Yang Xiao’an and Yang Qingwen."