Chapter 2076: The Wall Collapses as the Masses Push

Chapter 2076: The Wall Collapses as the Masses Push

Lou Shi shook her head, "No, Your Honor, it's the commoner who has suffered greatly. Ever since I married him these years, he has either beaten or scolded me constantly. I've had injuries all over my body for years. I couldn't take it anymore. Just a few days ago, on the day County Princess visited Ruan's house, Ruan Kewei even banged my head against the wall at home. If it weren't for my father-in-law being afraid the County Princess would hear the commotion and stopping him, there might have been two deaths today."

As she spoke, she rolled up her sleeves and revealed her arms, which were covered in bruises. She had a bandage on her forehead, and her complexion was extremely pale, making her look fragile.

Magistrate Xie called for the doctor who had treated her injuries to come to the courtroom. The doctor honestly stated, "This woman is indeed covered in injuries, not just from the past few days, but also some internal injuries and old injuries. If the person who injured her had exerted a bit more force, she might have lost her life."

In the past, many people might have considered husband and wife disputes as ordinary household matters. However, when combined with Ruan Kewei's identity as a murderer, this matter couldn't be seen as a mere domestic issue. If he could kill one person, who's to say he wouldn't kill another?

Ruan Kewei wasn't just abusing his wife; it was an attempted murder.

Outside the courtroom, discussions buzzed. Magistrate Xie slammed the gavel, asking, "If this has been happening for years, why are you only seeking a divorce now?"

"Two years ago, I already asked for a divorce and even asked Ruan's family to divorce me. However, my father-in-law, Ruan Hai, is the village chief of Ruan's village, and he disagreed. I and my family couldn't do anything. Today, he is no longer the village chief, and he can no longer oppress me. I implore Your Honor to help me."

Her words seemed like a signal, and the villagers from Ruan's village, who were initially just observing, were stunned.

Yes, Ruan Hai was no longer the village chief now. The villagers who had been oppressed by him in the past, couldn't they now seek justice?

Soon, the first person stood up, "Your Honor, I want to file a complaint against Ruan Hai too. He seized my land and forced me to sell it to his family at a very low price."

"Your Honor, I also have a complaint. His son stole two chickens from my house last time, and he not only denied it but also claimed that my chickens went to his house on their own."

"Your Honor, I..."

As the saying goes, when the wall collapses, everyone pushes. Even though these were just petty grievances, when they accumulated, they became a substantial force. Even without concrete evidence, the villagers hoped to gain back some of their benefits.

Seeing that things had developed to this point, Shu Yu didn't linger. She quickly left the courtroom.

She knew that Grandma Lu, in particular, was very concerned about Ruan's village's affairs. Although she didn't go to the yamen to watch the commotion, Shu Yu would have to wait for Ying Xi to return to explain the situation clearly.

"It's a pity for that girl from the Lou family to be harmed like this by Ruan Hai's family."

"It will get better in the future. She will definitely succeed in getting a divorce today."

Indeed, Lou Shi succeeded. Ruan Kewei was a murderer, and the situation was exceptional. Magistrate Xie unsurprisingly approved their divorce, even requiring Ruan's family to compensate Lou Shi for the injuries she had suffered.

In fact, not only Lou Shi, but the other two daughters-in-law of Ruan's family would likely have similar intentions in mind.