523 A Written Complaint

Wei Shilai came out very quickly. Beating the drum meant that there was a serious case. He looked at Zhang Shuangshuang and asked. “Miss, are you the one who beat the drum?”

Zhang Shuangshuang nodded. “It’s me. My name is…”

Wei Shilai interrupted Zhang Shuangshuang. “Miss, do you know what beating the drum means? You can only speak after getting fifty flogs. Only then can I listen to your complaints.”

Zhang Shuangshuang nodded. “Okay.”

If one was flogged fifty times, one’s skin would split open.

Due to Zhang Shuangshuang beating the drum, many commoners quickly came to watch the show.

Wei Shilai was not lenient just because she was a woman.

Zhang Shuangshuang quickly lay on the stool and was flogged.

Everyone was discussing the matter.

After fifty flogs, Zhang Shuangshuang fainted a few times and woke up again. Qing Mei was crying bitterly on the side.

Wei Shilai waved his hand and got someone to pour water for Zhang Shuangshuang. Qing Mei quickly fed it to Zhang Shuangshuang.

After drinking water, Zhang Shuangshuang regained consciousness and knelt down with difficulty. “My name is Zhang Shuangshuang, the daughter of the Left Censor-in-chief, Zhang Heng. The people I want to sue are my father, Zhang Heng, and the right Censor-in-chief, Li Dongxian. I’m already engaged to Li Jing, the eldest son of the right Censor-in-chief. Now that I’m old enough to get married, they have gone back on their word and want to cancel the engagement. Please seek justice for me.”

Zhang Shuangshuang spoke clearly. Wei Shilai was shocked, while his assistant had already finished writing the complaint.

Wei Shilai asked her. “Are you sure you want to sue them?”

Zhang Shuangshuang nodded. “I’m sure.”

Wei Shilai waved his hand. “Alright. Someone, go and inform the Left Censor-in-chief, Zhang Heng, and the Right Censor-in-chief to come over for questioning.”

Out of habit, Wei Shilai also got someone to invite Liu Sanniang over.

The commoners were shocked. It was rare to see a woman suing her father, not to mention this woman was the daughter of an official family.

The news quickly spread, and more and more people gathered outside the Xuanyi Department.

When the news reached Zhang Heng, he was about to go crazy with anger. The servant said nervously, “Master, the officers of Xuanyi Department are still waiting outside.”

Zhang Heng was so angry that his body swayed. “How dare she do this! I want her to die!”

Zhang Heng never thought that Zhang Shuangshuang would sue him to the government. This was too embarrassing.

Wei Shilai from Xuanyi Department did not have a high official position, but he had been appointed personally by the emperor. This case would definitely spread throughout the entire imperial court. How could he face his colleagues in the future?

Zhang Heng really wanted to kill Zhang Shuangshuang.

You Xuerou was shocked. How dare Zhang Shuangshuang? How dare she?

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Right Censor-in-chief, Li Dongxian, was first surprised, and then furious.

No one expected Zhang Shuangshuang to go to the government to sue them!

Li Dongxian was so angry that his chest hurt. “Didn’t the Zhang family say that they’ve already settled it?”

Madam Li lowered her head. “I don’t know either.”

Li Dongxian was furious. “Go and get those two unfilial sons to go with me to Xuanyi Department! We have to settle this matter properly.”

When Li Jing and Li Yuntian received the news, they were extremely shocked. They confirmed with the servants in disbelief. “Is this true? Did Zhang Shuangshuang really do that?”

The servant lowered his head and replied. “It’s true. The people from Xuanyi Department are still waiting outside.”

Li Jing was very displeased and thought that Zhang Shuangshuang was indeed too vicious. She wanted to ruin his marriage with Zhang Yufei and turn them into a laughing stock in the capital.

Li Yuntian felt very upset. A few days ago, he was beaten up by Su Yanyu. After returning home, he thought about it and felt that Su Yanyu was probably beating him for Zhang Shuangshuang.

He was also dissatisfied with this marriage, but he had never thought of objecting to it. In any case, as her husband, he had plenty of ways to deal with Zhang Shuangshuang.

However, Li Yuntian did not expect Zhang Shuangshuang to be so unwilling to marry him. She actually reported it to the authorities!!!

Li Dongxian looked at Li Jing and Li Yuntian and said in a low voice, “You should know what happened, right?”

Li Jing and Li Yuntian nodded. “Yes.”

Li Dongxian suppressed the anger in his heart. “When you go to the Xuanyi department later, Jing, remember to tell Zhang Shuangshuang that you have someone else in your heart. Also, tell her that marriage can not be forced. You are not fated to be with her.”

Li Jing nodded. “I’ll remember.”

It was originally a small matter, but when Zhang Shuangshuang brought it to the government, it became a big issue. If it was not handled well, the Li family would become a joke in the capital in the future.

Li Dongxian looked at Li Yuntian. “When you go there, tell her that you like her and want to marry her.”

Li Yuntian was displeased and interrupted Li Dongxian. “Why should I do this? I don’t like her.”

Li Dongxian’s expression turned cold. “Idiot, I’m just telling you to say that. Do you think she likes you? If Zhang Shuangshuang dares to sue us, I’m afraid she’s already prepared to cut ties with the Zhang family. Who do you think you are? If word gets out in the future that even a woman whose engagement is broken doesn’t like you, who else do you think you can marry?”

If Zhang Shuangshuang had accepted this marriage arrangement, she would not have reported it to the government.

Li Yuntian lowered his head and gritted his teeth. “I understand.”

He did not like Zhang Shuangshuang, but in fact, Zhang Shuangshuang did not like him either. What right did that girl have to not like him? He had a status after all. Even if he was good for nothing, his parents would not abandon him.

Zhang Shuangshuang was the one being abandoned by her family. What right did she have to despise him?

Li Dongxian looked at Li Yuntian with hatred. “It’s good that you know.”

Madam Li frowned. “Master, I’ll go with you.”

Li Dongxian thought for a moment and nodded.

The news spread quickly, and Su Yanyu also got to know about it soon.

Marquis Su and Mrs. Su had complicated expressions on their faces. Mrs. Su said, “Zhang Shuangshuang is a pitiful person.”

Her mother died early and was left unprotected.

Su Yanyu was a little interested. “There’s a good show to watch.”

Marquis Su frowned. He said, “Stay at home. Don’t poke your nose into everything.”

Su Yanyu said with a smile, “WIth the Left Censor-in-chief and the Right Censor-in-chief around, no one will notice my presence.”

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