Shen Chong held a folding fan, with a humble and polite look on his face, and held his hands in front of the onlookers.
That appearance makes people feel easy-going, as if they are visiting the county government office today as a guest.
The people around him looked at this scene and couldn't help but sigh, "Tsk tsk tsk, you are indeed Mr. Shen. This demeanor and temperament can always make people feel calm no matter what happens."
"No, if I were to be kidnapped, I would have been furious. But Mr. Shen, his ambition is beyond my reach."
"Yes, it seems that today's matter should be resolved smoothly. After all, the county magistrate is not an unreasonable person. It will depend on how the bride-stealer will be dealt with."
All the people, looking at Shen Chong with a calm face, gradually let go of their worries and expressed their admiration for Shen Chong's calmness and harmony.
In their opinion, it is indeed their villain's heart that steals the heart of a gentleman.
Who is Shen Chong? The number one son of Hanzhong County. He is humble and friendly in both demeanor and temperament.
No matter what happened, Shen Chong always remained calm in front of him, and would often resolve matters easily while talking and laughing.
Even when it comes to bridal abduction, Shen Chong is so calm, which really makes the local people feel a bit ashamed. Compared with Mr. Shen, they are not even the slightest bit worse.
The comments of the people watching naturally fell into Shen Chong's ears. Shen Chong smiled kindly as he walked.
"Today's incident, being robbed in public, has indeed brought shame to the Shen family and brought shame on my father. But in the final analysis, it is the Shen family's lack of consideration that brought everyone here to cause such a big incident. Here, Shen My father-in-law, I apologize to you all and hope you can understand me."
Shen Chong's words made the people watching feel uncomfortable, and they all started talking.
"Master Shen, please don't say that. What happened today was the fault of those villains and had nothing to do with you. How can I ask you to apologize?"
"Yes, Mr. Shen, I can't bear your behavior. Mr. Shen, please rest assured. Since we are here today, we will definitely support Mr. Shen and let the county government give justice to Mr. Shen!"
"That's right, that's right. Although we don't have much ability, as a member of Hanzhong County, how can we see the Shen family being bullied by outsiders? Bullying Mr. Shen is bullying us. Mr. Shen, don't worry, we will all support you. of."
Gradually, the voices of the onlookers gathered together, and in the blink of an eye they formed a voice of support for Shen Chong. That gesture could be heard clearly even at the end of the street.
A hint of gratitude appeared on Shen Chong's face, and he cupped his fists again towards the people.
"Everyone can do this, Shen is here to thank you all."
Seeing that outside the county government, the onlookers' support for Shen Chong became stronger and stronger. At this moment, a group of government officials rushed out of the county government office.
Everyone was holding water and fire sticks, with indifferent expressions on their faces, and shouted loudly, "What are you doing! This is the county government office. No noise is allowed. You don't understand this? If you are making trouble, I will take you away!"
This kind of scolding suddenly dispersed the gathering support. The people's eyes flashed at the government servants with ferocious faces, and the voices of support became much quieter.
Support is support, but ordinary people like the Great Liang still have to abide by the laws.
After the voices of support dispersed, one of the leading government officials glanced at Shen Chong and said coldly.
"Mr. Shen, since you're here, come with us. If you have any questions, let's talk to the Yamen."
Shen Chong nodded, and under the supervision of the government officials, he strode towards the gate of the county mansion.
As Shen Chong entered, the onlookers behind him crowded in one after another. Seeing this, the government officials outside did not stop him. They stood at the door to maintain order and blocked the onlookers from the door.
These common people abide by the rules and do not rush in. The matter of ascending to the hall is basically open to the outside world.
Local people can watch outside the door, but are not allowed to enter the hall.
Anyway, the hall is not far from the door, about ten feet. If you follow your gaze, you can see the nave in front of you.
It is precisely because it is open to the outside world that they can just watch and satisfy their curiosity, so they will naturally avoid trouble in court.
This was also the reason why Shen Chong dared to enter the lobby alone. With so many pairs of eyes watching behind him, Wu Chuan had to think twice before doing anything to him.
As for the yamen officer at the door who didn't have a good look on him, Shen Chongquan thought it was because Wuchuan wanted to maintain his identity as a county guard, so he gave him a face.
When the class starts next, everything owed to him will have to be compensated one by one.
Shen Chong came to the court, his body upright and full of confidence. Under the mighty voices of the government officials on both sides, he waited for Wuchuan to appear.
After a while, Wu Chuan's figure appeared. He was sitting in the lobby above, with a serious expression. He slapped the gavel in his hand hard, looked at Shen Chong down the hall, and said coldly.
"Who are you, and why are you here in this county?"
Wuchuan's words made Shen Chong's mouth twitch slightly, but he covered it up well and snorted in his heart to give Wuchuan face.
After quickly adjusting his emotions, Shen Chong followed the rules and raised his hands to Wuchuan.
"My lord, I am Shen Chong of the Shen family. I came to the court today because of an incident about half an hour ago when someone robbed the bride in public."
"Oh, you are robbing a bride in public, do you know the identity of the person coming?" Wu Chuan was surprised and said softly.
"Shen doesn't know, but according to what the person who robbed the bride said, if you want justice, you should come to the county government office. That's why Shen came to the county government to ask for a clear answer."
"The people who witnessed this are not just me, but the people behind me have also confirmed it, so I hope you can give Shen some justice."
This time Shen Chong was smarter. He didn't answer Wuchuan's words and kept asking and answering questions.
After stating his demands, he took advantage of the situation and directly brought in the people behind him.
In the court, he can put on a show for Wuchuan and give him some face, but this face also has a bottom line.
Shen Chong will not waste time with Wuchuan. With a little guidance, he can let the people behind him put pressure on Wuchuan.
Sure enough, the moment Shen Chong's voice fell, everything was as expected by Shen Chong. The people behind him couldn't help but speak, filling in the details of Shen Chong's wedding snatching half an hour ago.
"Crack!" Gavel's voice sounded again.
"quiet!"
Under Wuchuan's scolding, there were whispers behind him, and it became quiet instantly.
Wuchuan looked at Shen Chong with a cold face, was silent for a while, and then said something directly that made everyone present stunned.
"Well, Shen Chong, I know what you said. Let me tell you straight. Those thugs who snatched the bride are none other than the ones I sent out."
"Shen Chong, your Shen family has always been famous for your great kindness, and you are also known for your deep affection. You have even said that you want to marry those two girls willingly, but according to my opinion, those two girls don't care about you at all. They are all unwilling, so I will rob this marriage for you, so as to preserve your affectionate reputation."
Shen Chong's face was startled, and he stared blankly at Wuchuan in the hall. He never expected that this county governor who was an ally with him, and sometimes even had to listen to him because of his reputation, what happened today? How dare you to confront him.
Not only did he ruin his good deeds, but he also openly confronted him. This was no different from slapping the opponent's table at a banquet.
When the people behind him heard this, they all exclaimed in surprise.
They had thought that today's matter would be related to the county guard, but due to the county guard's status, this idea was quickly dismissed.
After all, he was a county guard. Even if he wanted to do it, how could he do such a stupid thing openly and openly in front of them.
I originally wanted to hear the county governor's explanation for robbing his relatives and openly framing him, but unexpectedly, Wuchuan not only did not refute, but actually admitted it.
Did you take the wrong medicine today? Why are you so crazy?
The people's exclamations were just too much surprise, but Shen Chong in the hall and the smile on his face were obviously a little stiff.
He looked straight at Wuchuan, moved his mouth slightly, and said in a voice that only he and Wuchuan could hear.
"Master Wu, what's wrong with you? Do you want to quarrel? Or do you want to confront my Shen family head-on?"
"Master Wu, I will give you a chance to explain again. Let's talk it over. This matter will be resolved smoothly and you and I can get along well. How about forgetting this matter."
Shen Chong's attitude was already obvious. As long as Wu Chuan followed his words, this matter would be a joke and that would be it.
But if Wuchuan is shameless, he knows the consequences, and Shen Chong will not save his face for him.
Under the threat of Shen Chong's words, a sneer appeared on Wu Chuan's indifferent face and he murmured softly.
"Shen Chong, I reject your proposal!"
After saying this, Wuchuan shouted loudly, "Shen Chong has no law and no discipline. He bullied men and women in Hanzhong County. What he did is too numerous to describe. Now he is even trying to threaten me. Come here." , put on the instrument of torture! Serve with great punishment."
Wuchuan's sudden change of expression was unexpected by Shen Chong, and he tortured himself. Shen Chong did not struggle at all, and stood there with a sneer on his face.
He looked at Wuchuan with a somewhat mocking look on his face, wanting to punish him, and in public, so he could only say that Wuchuan was stupid enough.
Sure enough, a group of government officials next to him came forward to punish Shen Chong. At this time, there were voices of resistance from the people behind him.
"Stop, Mr. Shen is such a kind and polite person, you can't torture him!"
"That's right, Mr. Shen did nothing wrong. Lord Sheriff, you are abusing lynching by doing this! You are violating the orders of Master Luo and Lord Su by doing this. I will go to the city to sue you!"
"Yes, that's it. Lord Sheriff, you are so indifferent to right and wrong. You are not worthy of being our parent. Everyone, can we watch Mr. Shen being abused?"
"Can't! Can't!"
"Okay, if you are brave, come with me, save Mr. Shen, and go to Zhoucheng to seek justice!"
Under the objections of several leaders, the anger in the hearts of the people watching was instantly ignited.
In their opinion, what Wuchuan did was no different from those cruel officials. Now is the era controlled by Luo Qingyuan and Su Qi'an.
They could go to Zhoucheng to accuse Wuchuan of his evil deeds, oppose Wuchuan, and save Shen Chong. In their eyes, it became a sacred and glorious thing.
