Divorcing your wife might feel good for a moment, but seeing me make money will make you regret it f

Upon arriving at the yamen, the yamen runners at the main gate saw Ye Wushuang and led them directly to the mediation room in the second hall.

Seated at the head of the table was a middle-aged man dressed in official robes and wearing a black gauze hat, who should be the prefect of the city.

Master Cai slumped into the chair without any hesitation, draping his legs over the lap of the maidservant serving him.

The maid was gently massaging his legs.

Xu Qing bowed to the prefect.

The prefect said with a smile:

"No need for formalities. I suppose you've already explained the situation to me on the way here."

Master Cai was unaware that the two men were friends of the Cui family and had offended them in many ways. He was willing to pay 5000 taels of silver as compensation.

What does Madam Xu think?

Cui Yifeng and Cai Yuanwai were already at odds, and now he had his way of finding fault with him.

Furthermore, this was a good opportunity to make amends in front of his godmother, and he was unwilling to let it slip by easily.

Cui Yifeng sneered, "Who do you think you are? Who cares about your stinking money? I won't accept mediation. I want him to pay for his crimes in blood."

"You!" Master Cai said, barely suppressing his anger, "I advise you to know when to stop. Where did you get this little uncle from? You just want more money, don't you?"

Master Cai waved his hand, and a servant immediately brought in a box of gold ingots: "5000 taels of gold, is that enough?"

Xu Qing examined the box of gold carefully, then said casually:

"I heard that rice crops in many places have been damaged by disease this year, resulting in a complete crop failure."

Unexpectedly, a mere wealthy man could casually produce 5000 taels of gold.

"What kind of business do you run?"

Master Cai was already furious that his good deed had been ruined.

To his surprise, when they arrived at the yamen, they were told that the beautiful young woman and the poor man were actually from the Cui family.

He was furious.

Just then, he heard someone arrogantly ask him what kind of business he did.

Master Cai rubbed his large belly and said condescendingly, "Ask that boy next to you. I'm afraid I'll scare you to death if I tell you."

Cui Yifeng pursed his lips, but reluctantly explained to Xu Qing, "He is a salt merchant."

Xu Qing nodded: "No wonder. Since you're so rich, 5000 taels of gold is nothing to you."

Cai, the wealthy man, loved it when people praised him for his money, especially when beautiful women did.

The woman in front of me had a composed demeanor and beautiful features, and she had a unique charm.

His old habit kicked in again: "You know it's good that you know, but may I ask what this beauty's name is? Is she suitable for marriage?"

"Marriage won't cause any problems. I, Master Cai, am not picky about food or vegetables. Why don't you come with me? I guarantee it'll be better than you following this Cui fellow."

Xu Qing said calmly, "I haven't finished speaking yet, why are you in such a hurry? I want two gold coins. If you agree, this matter will be settled. If not, then we will proceed according to the law."

Master Cai's smile froze on his face, and he said angrily:

"Are you fucking messing with me?! Two pieces, and they're gold! Why don't you just rob me? You're trying to scam me!"

"Fine, go ahead and sue me if you dare. Let's see if you'll send me in, or if I'll send you, this delicate young lady, in."

"It seems there's no point in negotiating, Your Excellency. I'll trouble you to hold court then."

Xu Qing looked at Prefect Ye, who was sitting up watching the commotion.

Despite being suddenly called out, Prefect Ye remained smiling and reminded Xu Qing:

"Two gold coins are indeed a bit too much. I've seen your brother's injuries."

Apart from a dislocated arm, there were no other injuries.

This wealthy man, Cai, has long held considerable power in the prefectural city, and passersby are unlikely to testify for you.

Since you have neither witnesses nor physical evidence to prove that he injured your brother, you are likely to lose the case.

You won't get the money then.

"How about we accept the compensation now and call it a day?"

He wouldn't have given that warning if this person hadn't been from the Cui family.

Master Cai looked at Xu Qing provocatively, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Xu Qing: "As the prefect of the city, since you know that he used his power to threaten the people into giving false testimony, why can't you find out the truth?"

Dean Cai chuckled and answered on behalf of Prefect Ye:

"So what if he knows? Everything requires evidence."

Neither you nor he can find any evidence.

How can you prove that I used force to threaten them? They called it voluntary.

It's voluntary, understand?

Xu Qing understood; it seemed there was no way to make him pay the price openly and honestly.

Just as she was preparing to agree to a settlement first, get the 5200 gold, and then stab him in the back,

Cui Han's voice came from outside the door.

"Finding evidence is exactly what my Ministry of Justice excels at; Prefect Ye might need my help."

The door to the mediation room was pushed open, and Cui Han walked in.

Prefect Ye could no longer laugh.

The Cui family had been kind to him, but he couldn't afford to offend Master Cai, so he wanted to act as a peacemaker.

Anyway, the man's injuries weren't serious, and he could get several thousand taels of gold. A reconciliation between the two parties would be the best outcome.

Who would have thought that the meticulous Cui Han would catch them red-handed...

Upon seeing his uncle arrive, Cui Yifeng straightened his back this time.

He immediately complained to Cui Han:

"Uncle, you've finally arrived! We've been bullied to death!"

This fat Cai, relying on his family's wealth, completely disregards the law.

You need to deal with him right away!

Master Cai hated being called fat. Was he fat?

He's blessed! He has a lucky face!

Even in front of Master Cui, he dared not act presumptuously, for this was the true Minister of Justice.

His brother-in-law spoke of him with both hatred and fear.

"Lord Cui, I would never dare to break the law or violate the law. I am the most law-abiding citizen."

"Cui Yifeng is slandering me. He can't find any evidence, so he accuses me of abusing my power. You should be discerning."

Cui Han glanced at Master Cai with a cold look: "Right and wrong will be known after a trial. Let's begin the proceedings."

Prefect Ye wiped the sweat from his brow: "Lord Cui, please take a seat. You may conduct the interrogation."

He can't afford to offend either side, so he might as well let them deal with it themselves.

That way, he won't be blamed afterwards.

Cui Han said without any hesitation, "Fine, I'll do it."

With that, he walked toward the courtroom.

"Wait! Lord Cui, I admit defeat, okay?"

Master Cai couldn't hold back any longer and let the eldest son of the Cui family interrogate him; he was sure the eldest son would suffer some physical pain.

He was already exhausted just from hearing about those punishments. His body was made up of all the good food he ate; it was precious!

"Tell me what you want me to do, and I'll do it. Let's just skip the court session... This fighting and killing is so hurtful to our relationship."

Cui Han said in a serious tone, "It's still better to conduct an investigation. We can't wrong an innocent person, nor can we let a bad person go free."

Just then, our Ministry of Justice prison came up with a new form of punishment that no one had tried before.

They would spread hot coals on a bed of nails, put the prisoner on it and roll him around, then sprinkle some salt and chili water on him.

Then we can begin the feast… no, I guarantee the prisoners will dare not hide anything anymore and will confess the truth completely.”

As Cai Yuanwai listened to Cui Han's words, it was as if he himself was the one placed on that bed of nails.

His entire body of fat began to tremble uncontrollably.

"I'll confess, I'll confess, okay? Please don't use that on me!"