Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

Someone said, "That's not right. Wu Shao is a heinous criminal, but apart from the dead, he has abused all the living women. How could Mr. Gu's wife escape Wu Shao's clutches by herself?"

The crowd suddenly became quiet, and the expressions on everyone's faces became suspicious again.

The man continued, "The government notice said that the villain's villa was quite large, with many servants. How could a woman like Shen really escape from so many people? Mr. Gu is an official and is acquainted with the county magistrate. The village head has a close relationship with the Gu family. How do you know that your story is not a cover-up for Shen?"

Everyone looked shocked.

When you think about it carefully, there is some truth in what he said. Even though Gu Yichuan and the head of the village were very sure, Shen Nankui was only a woman after all. Did she really have such great ability?

"or……"

The man who raised the question suddenly laughed softly twice, his words full of joking.

"I heard that the Wu family is a wealthy family with a fortune of millions, or maybe Shen and Wu Shao have been having an affair for a long time..."

"fart!"

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Liang who came rushing over.

She said angrily, "Who is gossiping like that? My second brother is a handsome man, and his wife is not blind, how could she fall for that kind of villain?"

The man snorted coldly, "The Wu family is wealthy, so they must be a hundred times stronger than the Gu family. I heard that Shen came from the capital. Maybe she couldn't stand the hardship of your family and coveted the wealth of the Wu family? In this way, it makes sense that the two of them have a beginning and an end!"

"Nonsense!"

Liang was furious. She put one hand on her waist and used the other hand to push through the crowd and find the person who was talking.

She glared at the man fiercely, "What grudge do you have against my Gu family that you want to force my second brother and sister-in-law to death?"

The man was not afraid and replied: "Is it not okay if I just raise a question?"

Gu Yichuan stared at the man coldly.

"Before you speak, you must first state the evidence. Without evidence, it is a false accusation. Since you are questioning this matter, do you dare to confront me in court?"

The man curled his lips in dissatisfaction.

"What kind of ability is it to just use your official position to pressure others?"

The village head suddenly walked towards him, frowned and asked, "Who are you?"

This man was hiding behind someone just now, and he hadn't noticed him yet. But now that Liang had pulled him out, he realized that this man had a very unfamiliar face and didn't look like someone from Lai'an Town.

The man muttered, "Who am I? Is it any of your business?"

Li Zheng's face was serious. "I called everyone here to discuss matters today. I don't think I invited you. You are not from Lai'an Town. What are you doing here?"

The man said, "I am not from Lai'an Town. I am just passing by here. I heard there is a gathering here today, so I came to see the excitement. Is that not okay?"

"Of course not. This is our business in Lai'an Town. Outsiders are not welcome to get involved. Leave now, or I'll have someone beat you away."

The man looked frightened.

He took two steps back and said, "Oh, you are such a powerful person as a village head!"

He glanced at the crowd.

With a mocking look on his face, he said, "If I hadn't come here, I wouldn't have known that you are doing this kind of thing of confusing right and wrong here. Wu Shao is a habitual offender. Once Shen enters that villa, there is no way she can be innocent!"

The village head frowned, "He's talking nonsense! Someone, kick him out!"

Two men came up and grabbed him, trying to take him out of here.

Gu Yichuan suddenly stopped them. He glanced at the man and said to the head of the village: "Head, this man has bad intentions. In my opinion, we should detain him first."

The village head saw that he looked serious and thought it was strange, so he nodded.

The two villagers tied up the man with a rope.

The man panicked and shouted, "What are you doing? I haven't committed any crime. Why are you tying me up? Is there any law?"

The head of the village waved his hand and said, "Drag him away, don't let him interfere with the important business here."

The man was taken aside.

It suddenly became quiet outside the ancestral hall.

Gu Yichuan said, "If there is no evidence, it is just a rumor. That man just now maliciously slandered my wife's reputation. He really has bad intentions. I will interrogate him and send him to the authorities."

He glanced at everyone.

"Now let's continue the discussion. Do you have any objections to my wife's matter?"

But no one said anything.

Everyone was a little unsure. Although what Gu Yichuan and the head of the village said was correct, what the man just said also made sense. Who should they believe?

Zhao Er shrank his head and said hesitantly, "Wu Shao is dead after all. Who can tell the truth? After all, the women who entered the villa and were able to come out alive, they..."

He didn't finish, but everyone knew what he was going to say next.

Although no one responded, from the looks of their faces, everyone seemed to be thinking the same thing.

Liang was filled with indignation and cursed, "Zhao Er, you are really blinded by greed. Your nephew is also studying in a private school. The private school has been abandoned for so long. It was my second brother's wife who took up the responsibility and taught your children to read and write. She spent a lot of time and effort, and in return you treat her like this. Are you still human?"

The villagers remained silent.

After a while, a middle-aged man spoke up, "I know Mr. Gu and the head of the village well, and I believe what they say. But even if Master Shen is innocent, she got involved in the controversy and lost her reputation. In my opinion, she is not suitable to run the private school anymore."

As soon as these words were spoken, many people echoed them.

"That's right. How can a teacher who teaches and educates people have a tainted reputation? Shen is indeed not suitable to go to a private school anymore."

"Yes, she is involved in such a big case, don't scare the children."

"The children are still young and cannot distinguish right from wrong. If they knew these things, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to study peacefully..."

The middle-aged man was a wealthy man in Lai'an Town, named Wang Ping. He donated a lot of money to build bridges and roads, and had a high reputation in the town.

He bowed to the head of the village and Gu Yichuan, and said sincerely, "Mr. Gu, head of the village, we were wrong before. We spread rumors without knowing the truth, causing Second Madam Gu to suffer criticism. I, Wang, apologize to you on behalf of everyone. If Second Madam Gu is upset, I can apologize to her in person. However, please reconsider the selection of the private school teacher."

The head of the village was in a dilemma.

Wang Ping has great prestige in the town. If he speaks up, the problem may be difficult to resolve.

As he thought, he was unwilling to replace Shen Nankui. During this period, Shen Nankui taught in a private school, and the students were taught very well by her. Her abilities were obvious to all.

If she were replaced, who would take her place?

Is the students’ future going to be delayed again?

"I disagree."

Suddenly, a soft yet firm voice was heard from outside the crowd.