Chapter 1745 The County Magistrate Arrives!

Mrs. Jin never hides things about Mu Dade from her daughter.

Mu Yingying hasn’t heard much, but Mu Dandan was personally taught by Mrs. Jin.

She never expected Ma Ji to manage affairs properly. In her eyes, as long as she becomes the young mistress of the Ma Family and the future Mrs. Ma, it’s enough!

However, Ma Ji could be with anyone but not that wench Mu Shuangshuang!

She would not allow it!

"Sister, I will go keep an eye on that wench first!" Mu Yingying said.

After speaking, she quickly left Mu Dandan’s room.

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Mu Yingying returned after leaving. Jinbao’s gamble failed, and according to the wager, he couldn’t utter a word in front of Mu Shuangshuang.

However, Mu Yingying wanted to hear from him what Mu Shuangshuang did after she left.

One wanted to ask, and the other couldn’t speak, naturally creating a conflict.

Mu Yingying pointed at Jinbao and cursed, "Big cousin, are you helping me or her? I’m asking you a question, but you stay silent. Are you still my cousin?"

"I..." Jinbao was just about to explain, but a look from Mu Shuangshuang stopped him.

He immediately fell silent.

The other members of the Jin Family were not as daring as Jinbao, each being as timid as could be imagined.

Mu Yingying stomped her foot in anger, but her eyes had to stay locked on Mu Shuangshuang.

As time passed, it soon neared lunchtime.

This meal wouldn’t be much at Old Ma’s house.

But at Old Mu’s house, it was very lively.

Master Ma and Mrs. Ma both attended.

Before the meal began, the County Magistrate also arrived.

Everyone chatted in the room Mu Dade had prepared in advance.

Originally, they were drinking tea peacefully, but suddenly Mrs. Jin knelt down.

"I plead for County Magistrate to uphold justice!" cried Mrs. Jin.

Mu Dade’s face turned pale instantly.

"My dear, what are you doing? Get up quickly, don’t trouble the County Magistrate!" Mu Dade reached out to help Mrs. Jin up.

However, Mrs. Jin said to Mu Dade, "Husband, stop protecting them, it’s time to expose them now!"

Mu Dade froze for a moment, instantly realizing that Mrs. Jin wasn’t harming him.

"My dear, if that’s the case, then go ahead and speak!" said Mu Dade.

"County Magistrate, what I want to report is a serious matter, may I?" asked Mrs. Jin, glancing around.

Along with the County Magistrate came four arrest officers from the government office.

They were there to ensure the safety of the County Magistrate.

County Magistrate Zheng waved a hand at them, "All of you, go outside and wait!"

"At your command!"

Once the arrest officers left, the room was left with only Master Ma and his wife, along with Mu Dade and Mrs. Jin.

"County Magistrate, I wish to report..." said Mrs. Jin.

"Whom do you wish to report?" asked the County Magistrate.

"My family’s master’s two brothers!" replied Mrs. Jin.

"What accusation?" asked the County Magistrate.

"Corruption! Allowing those at the docks to smuggle goods!" replied Mrs. Jin.

"Mrs. Mu, this is no trivial matter, do you have evidence?" inquired Master Ma on the side.

"Naturally, I do!" replied Mrs. Jin.

"Quickly present it!" said the County Magistrate.

"The evidence is in my home’s woodshed, I’ll bring it over now!" said Mrs. Jin.

After speaking, she exited the room, and after a while, returned with family servants who had captured Mu Dazhong, Mu Danian, and Mrs. Lin, bringing them all into the room.

"County Magistrate, these are my family master’s two brothers, this is the second brother’s wife! For a long time, they’ve been using my master’s name to embezzle and accept bribes outside.

And using a bit of authority, they’ve allowed ships that do not meet the criteria to leave the docks!

This morning, while my daughter Dandan was getting married, they attempted to flee with the money. Luckily, I discovered this in time and captured these three, otherwise... all these crimes would have been attributed to my family master!"

As Mrs. Jin spoke, she reached into Mu Dazhong’s clothing.

Finally, she pulled out a cloth pouch, which was filled with silver notes.

There were also many pieces of broken silver, which Mu Dazhong hadn’t had time to exchange and was unwilling to leave behind.

Now, it became the strongest evidence for Mu Dazhong to confess and receive punishment!

When the silver was thrown to the ground, Mu Dazhong shouted, "Money, my money! Don’t touch my money!"

"Silence! You worthless thing, don’t you see who is in front of you!" Mu Dade scolded.

Mu Dazhong looked up, seeing that it was the County Magistrate and Master Ma.

He turned pale with fear.

"No... no... I have nothing to do with this! It’s not me..."

Mu Danian also pleaded for mercy, "Sir, spare us! We don’t know what our sister-in-law is talking about, we haven’t embezzled, haven’t run away..."

Mrs. Lin, upon hearing it was the County Magistrate, fainted directly from fright.

"Second, Fifth, this matter, everyone at the docks knows, the County Magistrate will know when he investigates! Even if you deny it, it’s of no use!" said Mrs. Jin.

Recently, Mu Dazhong and Mu Danian had been causing a ruckus.

Almost snatching silver from those people’s hands.

As long as the County Magistrate investigates, he will naturally find out.

But the biggest issue isn’t here.

The evidence first gathered suggested that Mu Dade was actually the one embezzling.

As for his two brothers, they were merely puppets.

Now, Mrs. Jin brought them out, presenting evidence?

What should be done?

Mu Dade knelt down, pleading to the County Magistrate, "I implore your honor to uphold justice! My reputation is being ruined by these two beasts!"

"I plead your honor to clear my family master’s name, otherwise, the entire world will think that my family master is the one embezzling!" Mrs. Jin also knelt down.

Master Ma and Mrs. Ma exchanged glances.

Both knew that at such a moment, they should not speak.

The County Magistrate glanced at Mu Dazhong and Mu Danian.

His gaze showing authority, he suddenly called out to the arrest officers outside, "Come in!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the arrest officers all stepped inside.

"Sir, what are your orders?"

"Take these three to the jail, I’ll conduct the investigation when I return!" the County Magistrate commanded.

"No... no... we won’t go to jail, we won’t go to jail!" Mu Dazhong screamed.

Mu Danian was also ashen-faced, staring at Mrs. Jin with a terrifying gaze.

He knew, it was Mrs. Jin who had harmed him.

He understood they were scapegoats for their big brother.

But how could he resign himself to this?

"Sir, my big brother is also implicated in this, he’s no saint, he’s framing us..."

The four arrest officers easily managed three bound individuals.

Moreover, the County Magistrate gave Mu Dade face.

The four arrest officers exited through the back door, and almost no one noticed Mu Dazhong and Mu Danian being taken away.

Except for the always-watching Lu Yuanfeng and Mu Dalang.

Watching Mu Dazhong and Mu Danian being taken out, Mu Dalang wore a worried expression, "What happened? Why were my dad and fifth uncle taken away?"

"I guess something happened! Dalang, go to the Ma Family and find Shuangshuang, tell her something happened at the Old Mu Family and she should leave the Ma Family quickly!" Lu Yuanfeng said.

"Alright!" Mu Dalang exited through the back door.

Lu Yuanfeng went to inquire about the news.