Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

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“Yes, exactly! I, Di Yelei, may not be very competent, but I do possess a degree of brute strength. If I really wanted to take Big Mouth Li’s life, a punch would suffice.”

Elderly Mr. Li beside became anxious, and bellowed, “He’s lying! My Lord, he’s lying. He did it, he killed my son!”

“Silence! Silence! No commotion is allowed in the court!”

The County Magistrate picked up the striking block and struck it furiously.

Only then did Elderly Mr. Li dare not to act recklessly anymore.

“Continue. Bring in the human and material evidence!”

The human witness was none other than Diao Shanbiao, who was badly injured and was almost carried into the court.

Liu Sisi’s heart tightened upon seeing this, and she involuntarily looked towards Nan Tianzong. She met his astonished gaze—he was evidently surprised by the situation as well.

As soon as Diao Shanbiao entered the court, he immediately kowtowed in front of the County Magistrate.

“Lord County Magistrate, you must do justice for me! This injury of mine is a result of a vicious beating by the people Di Yelei sent. He even threatened me, saying that if I testify against him today in court, he will take my life! Lord County Magistrate, please save me!”

After Diao Shanbiao finished speaking, he buried his head on the ground and repeatedly banged his head in kowtow.

“Ah!…”

The onlookers babbled, and the court was filled with humming and clamoring voices, everyone condemning Di Yelei.

“Silence! Silence! No commotion is allowed in the court!”

The Magistrate once again struck the wooden block, interrogating Diao Shanbiao in the center of the scene, “What exactly happened? Diao Shanbiao, you said your injuries came from where? Explain the details of the incident!”

“Yes, Grand Master!” responded Diao Shanbiao, standing up with a smug look on his face.

It was then that Liu Sisi clearly saw the extent of his current injuries. Not only did he have a black eye, his entire face resembled a color palette with its variety of hues from the bruises and wounds all over.

Diao Shanbiao’s face held a ruthless expression, “My Lord! Yesterday, a group of wicked bandits came, and as soon as they saw me, they gave me a severe beating, reducing me to this state. Afterwards they forced me to give false testimony, to prove Di Yelei’s innocence, but when I refused, they started to kick and hit me even more. I plead with you, my Lord, to severely punish this murderer and bring back a clear sky to our Macheng County!”

Thud!

The County Magistrate struck the block heavily, expressing his dissatisfaction, “Diao Shanbiao! I asked you to recount the incident, don’t muddy the waters and turn things upside down!”

“Yes, your Honor!”

Diao Shanbiao quickly said, “Your Honor, that night I was returning from Raoping County overnight. When I was passing by the pine forest slope, I heard some strange moaning sounds coming from the courtyard below. Out of curiosity, I went to take a look. Although it was dark and I couldn’t see clearly, I could still make out a naked woman in the courtyard being held in Big Mouth Li’s arms, at his waist…I…”

“Get to the point!”

The County Magistrate’s forehead veins were pop…………………………………………………………………………….

“Yes, yes, Your Honor. I was overwhelmed with excitement watching the show when another man entered the courtyard. This man nearly bumped into me, so I quickly walked further away to avoid being spotted. He quickly got into a fight with Big Mouth Li. I was frightened. Suddenly, I heard Big Mouth Li’s pained groans, along with a woman’s scream. When I peeked over, I saw Big Mouth Li clutching his lower body, lying on the ground, blood everywhere. Then, the man strangled Big Mouth Li’s neck with a rope… I was terrified and hurried home immediately.”

“Who was that man? And who was the woman? Are they in court today?”

“Yes, Your Honor! The man who killed Big Mouth Li was Di Yelei. The woman causing all the commotion was Liu Sisi. I saw it all with my own eyes; there’s absolutely no fabrication!” Diao Shanbiao swore this while cursing his ancestors.

The spectators outside the courtroom were whispering and pointing fingers at Di Yelei, hurling insults at him incessantly.

“Lord County Magistrate! He is lying! Everything he said is not true! He is framing me! I don’t even know about the courtyard he mentioned.”

Di Yelei roared.

The County Magistrate pounded the wooden block, “Silence! Silence! Bring forth the evidence!”

The forensic doctor approached the stand with a tray, lifting the red cloth covering it. Beneath lay a nauseating, indecipherable mass, causing everyone to retch.

The doctor circled the area, explaining, “This is Big Mouth Li’s genitalia, severed by the suspect. When we examined the body, we found residual evidence of intercourse. We can confirm that the deceased had sexual intercourse prior to his death. And he was strangled to death with a woman’s bellyband. We also found a red bellyband at the burial site which supports this.”

Murmurs filled the courtroom as everyone started chattering.

“Grand Master County Magistrate, it was him! He must have killed my son! This Di Yelei’s new wife seduced my son, and when they failed, they plotted together to kill him. Grand Master, you have to stand for me, seeing me, an old man, burying my young son!” Old Man Li wept incessantly.

Elderly Mr. Di, standing beside, was anxious. Old Man Li was truly losing all shame with age.

“Old Man Li! Have you no conscience? Can you honestly say my Third Child is a vicious murderer? Why are you framing him?”

“No one in your Di Family is any good! Elderly Mr. Di, stop trying to oppress me with your high position. I’m not buying it!” Old Man Li was as resistant as dry-fried green beans—impervious to reasoning.

“Di Yelei, how do you explain this?” the County Magistrate asked.

Di Yelei glared angrily at Old Man Li, “Old Uncle Li, I advise you to think clearly before you speak. Sisi’s reputation is at stake here; not something you can casually tarnish!”

“Tarnish? I’m tarnishing you!”

Old Man Li sneered, “Big Mouth is dead, and I don’t have much time left either. Now all I wish for is your death as well so my son won’t be so lonely in the afterlife!”

Di Yelei was furious, “You! … Knowing full well I didn’t kill Big Mouth Li, and yet you persist in playing this charade?”

“Silence! Silence! No disorder in the court.”

The County Magistrate pounded the wooden block, “Old Man Li, considering you are a grieving father, I’ll disregard this time. But if you continue to interfere with the trial, you’ll be punished with five lashes! Consider this a warning!”

Old Man Li shrank back and finally subdued his obstinance.

Liu Sisi was deeply worried.

With Sun Ergou fleeing and Little Taohong dead, all current testimony and evidence were against Di Yelei. How could they turn the tables?

“Lord County Magistrate, I have something to say.” Liu Sisi stood up from the crowd.