The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space

Chapter 2455: Chapter 2455: Sentencing (Part 3)

The government officials left, and the once lively family of five suddenly became quiet.

The villagers were all sighing, and it became a topic of conversation long after meals.

The next day at midday, Yu Qingge came running over, bringing news from the Governor’s Office that there would be a public trial of Wang Baozhu and the Ma Family in the county three days later.

A public trial means that the citizens can watch.

This news was also brought into the village by the Lizheng at dusk, and some villagers planned to go to the Governor’s Office to see the trial result then.

Yang Ruxin wanted to see the public trial herself but couldn’t manage it with her big belly; traveling all the way to the county would be exhausting. Moreover, if the family was judged according to Daxuan’s laws, Wang Baozhu would likely face the death penalty, given there were fatalities. The Ma Family members, if lightly punished, might receive thirty lashings; if heavily penalized, they could face exile, which, in this era, was essentially a death sentence.

"You reap what you sow," Yu Qingge sighed, but quickly turned her attention to Yang Ruxin’s belly, "Sis, are you really having triplets?"

"It should be," Yang Ruxin nodded, "But it might not be accurate."

"That’s true," Yu Qingge nodded, "Even hospital machines are sometimes inaccurate. But, no matter how many, I want to be the godmother. Ouch, why did you hit me?"

"I hit you for talking nonsense," Yang Ruxin glared at Yu Qingge, "I’m a sworn sister with the Fang Family; you should be an aunt, called aunt here, not godmother? Why not be the old godmother?"

"Heihei," Yu Qingge scratched her head, "Didn’t I just forget about that for a moment?"

"Why aren’t you staying home to accompany my younger brother and study? What are you running around here for?"

"Scholars are too boring," Yu Qingge sighed, "I want to live here for a few days."

"Everyone’s in class, there’s no one to play with you," Erni came in and handed Yang Ruxin a glass of milk.

"You can keep me company," Yu Qingge reached out to hug Erni.

"No time," Erni quickly dodged.

"I know, aren’t you keeping your husband company? Keeping your spouse company?" Yu Qingge rolled her eyes, "As if no one else has one."

Erni blushed: "Shameless, I’m not talking to you anymore," then turned and ran off.

"Is this girl still so thin-skinned?" Yu Qingge shook her head.

"Do you think everyone is like you, as thick-skinned as a city wall?" Yang Ruxin took a sip of her milk, "But Xuexue is indeed busy; not only does she keep Ayao company, but she also has her embroidery room. Those dolls are selling particularly well, and now there’s not enough staff."

"I can help them draw designs," Yu Qingge’s eyes lit up, "I’ll go find her," and then she ran off too.

Yang Ruxin shook her head, even after getting married, she’s still so hasty.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, Fang Dehua conducted a public trial on the Ma Family members, and the village head and Lizheng were also questioned in court. In short, the Ma Family’s moral corruption was beyond doubt, and although the old widower died of excitement from a heart attack, Wang Baozhu killed her own son and injured several others, so she was sentenced to death, to be executed after the autumn.

The Ma Family forced women into prostitution, indirectly causing the death, and also had conduct of abduction and mistreatment of others. In the end, they were sentenced to thirty lashes and exile.

When the news spread back, the villagers couldn’t help but sigh.

The Ma Family was especially low-key, though it wasn’t their fault, but when one ancestor is affected, all are damaged.