There is no need to worry about Magistrate Wang; he is just a minor official.
But when Shuntian Prefecture failed to arrest the person and the matter became a big deal, it became more difficult to deal with.
Master Peng calmed down his anger and put on a polite smile: "This is definitely a misunderstanding... Since it is a misunderstanding, we must find out the truth."
He said, "It will give justice to our family. Please do as you please."
Tui Guan Wang heaved a sigh of relief, fortunately the Peng family did not beat him up and throw him out. He quickly asked people to prepare and welcomed Peng Caichen out. He waited outside politely for Master Peng to give Peng Caichen instructions.
Peng Caichen's injuries have not yet fully healed.
Shen Chen's kick was so powerful that it turned his stomach blue. The imperial physician said that his internal organs might have been affected. After several days of observation, he said that fortunately his internal organs were not broken. However, the other flesh wounds on his body were also shocking. He has been recuperating in bed for a while.
Even for such a big matter as proposing marriage, he did not show up in person.
Although this was because he was unwilling and Madam Peng indulged him, his injuries were indeed too serious to get up.
When he heard his father calling him to come out to meet a guest, he thought he was meeting He Chengyu, the elder who helped him with the matchmaking. He was very reluctant and hesitated for a while before coming out.
Master Peng did not notice that he looked haggard. He just looked him up and down and asked directly, "When you were studying at Hedong Academy, did you do anything secretly from us?"
Although he believed that his son would not do such a stupid thing, he still had to ask the necessary questions. If such a thing really happened, he would be able to make amends at that time.
As for the Wei family...
Master Peng was not very worried. He had already used evidence to force them to surrender. Even if things were very unpleasant now, as long as it was proved that the Peng family did not kill the person, he would use this evidence later and he would not be afraid that they would not keep quiet.
She's just a woman. It doesn't matter if a man is more romantic or a young man is more romantic. What's there to be afraid of
And there is also a marriage certificate
As long as the Wei family admits their mistake, they can tell others that it was just a misunderstanding.
Peng Caichen looked at his father blankly and shook his head.
What can he do
He has always been obedient to his parents and has never done anything that would be detrimental to his family.
Master Peng stared at him suspiciously. Just as he was about to speak, a servant came outside to announce that Madam Peng had arrived.
"Master!" Madam Peng rushed in, looking at Master Peng with tears in her eyes. When she saw her son, she choked up and said, "It's not Caichen's fault. You can't blame him!"
Peng Caichen was completely confused.
He just lay in bed for a while, why did he seem to not understand what his parents were saying
Why not blame him
What did he do wrong
When Mr. Peng saw Mrs. Peng, he immediately remembered the letter and frowned, saying, "Shut up!"
They have been married for so many years, and Master Peng has never said a harsh word to Madam Peng. But now he asked her to shut up in front of her son and servants. Madam Peng felt ashamed and embarrassed. She couldn't say a word with her lips trembling.
Wang Tuiguan outside has sent someone in to urge them again.
Master Peng had no choice but to wave his hand at Peng Caichen and said, "Go to Shuntian Prefecture and answer whatever they ask you."
There is no time to explain more.
Anyway, Master Peng really didn't take the woman's death to heart. She was just a silly woman. Even if Peng Caichen really had secretly arranged for her to die, so what? She hanged herself, not because the Peng family forced her to do so.
But it just has a bad reputation.
Peng Caichen was confused and didn't understand what his parents were doing, but he understood the words "going to Shuntian Prefecture". He took a step back in shock: "Why should I go to Shuntian Prefecture? What have I done wrong?"
Could it be that he was beaten so badly by Shen Chen that he had to go to jail in Shuntian Prefecture again? !
Thinking of Shen Chen, he couldn't help but feel a tightness in his chest. Thinking of Wei An's smile at that time, he felt even more as if there was something stuck in his throat.
When someone whom he has never taken seriously looks down on him, the feeling is extremely subtle and contradictory. He feels extremely upset that Wei An actually looks down on him, and that is why he refused to go to Wei's house today.
If this time I have to enter Shuntian Prefecture because of Wei An and Shen Chen...
Peng Caichen thought angrily that he would definitely not be nice to Wei An, who was marrying him.
Let’s see how she can gain a foothold in the Peng family on her own.
Master Peng didn't have time to explain to him, nor was he in the mood to explain. He rolled his eyes and said, "Just go if I tell you to. It's just a routine matter."
As he spoke, he could not help but look at Madam Peng who was crying, and said sarcastically, "If your mother had not sent a letter to the Zou family, how could your young lady from Hedong Academy run to the Wei family and hang herself? She caused such a big disturbance!"
He shook his head repeatedly. Peng Caichen was so shocked that his eyes could hardly move.
What is Master Peng talking about
How come he doesn't understand a word
What do you mean hanged? What do you mean the young lady he had a love affair with in Hedong Academy
He was going there to study, so how could he have ever had a lover? And he said something so ugly and frivolous. He said in shame and anger, "Father, what are you talking about?!"
Master Peng ignored him: "People outside are already urging us, it's not a big deal, just go! This marriage will be arranged anyway!"
Peng Caichen felt greatly insulted. He clenched his fists and felt the blood rushing to his head. He angrily interrupted Master Peng: "What are you talking about, father?! What do you mean by my young lady in Hedong Academy?! I have never met any woman in the academy!"
Mrs. Peng wiped away her tears and went over to hold her son's hand. She felt a little confused but quickly agreed, "That's right, how could my son do such a thing?! He has always been a good boy who behaves well..."
However, Master Peng subconsciously felt that these words were not very pleasant to the ear.
How could there not be
If not, then who was the one who ran to the gate of the Wei family and hanged himself? Was he crazy? He ran to the Wei family and hanged himself for no reason. If he was not stimulated... ...
He shook himself and felt that he was really crazy.
How could it be possible? How dare the Wei family? They still hold the Wei family's leverage. They must be crazy to dare to make such a fuss. Even if ten women die, the Wei family can't break off the engagement with the Peng family because of this. Why would the Wei family do such a useless thing
Besides, Wei Yangqing would not lie. He clearly looked satisfied with the marriage before.
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