novelaction Chapter 409 Smashed into a bloody pulp
Chapter 409 Smashed into a bloody pulp
Chapter 409 Smashed into a bloody pulp
On the city wall, Fang Tianhua paced back and forth anxiously, like an ant on a hot pan.
Fang Tianhua glanced at the carriage below the city walls from time to time. He knew Wang Wenzhou was inside, as were his two concubines. As for what the three of them might be doing inside, Fang Tianhua knew without even thinking. He had specifically instructed them to serve Wang Wenzhou, that lecherous man, well; the lives of his entire family were all in Wang Wenzhou's hands.
Fang Tianhua was very frustrated. The current situation was that the woman had been given away, but Wang Wenzhou had not ordered his subordinates to stop shouting.
Hearing the shouts coming from below the city walls, Fang Tianhua's face grew increasingly grim. The sun was slowly rising, and a large crowd of people had already gathered at the foot of the city walls. If it weren't for the yamen runners shouting and cursing, these people would have already opened the city gates and let Wang Wenzhou's troops into the city.
"Hoo..." Fang Tianhua took a deep breath, hoping that Wang Wenzhou was not the kind of person who would turn his back on someone after he had done so. He had even given away his wives and concubines, so Wang Wenzhou should at least let him off the hook.
Fang Tianhua is in his fifties, while the Dai sisters are 23. Six years ago, on his way to his new post, Fang Tianhua happened to meet the Dai sisters, who were selling themselves. These beautiful twins were truly irresistible. Without hesitation, Fang Tianhua bought them.
The Dai sisters initially served as Fang Tianhua's maids, attending to his daily needs. These two sisters were very clever; when Fang Tianhua studied, the sisters would stay by his side, occasionally asking him questions they didn't understand.
Fang Tianhua patiently explained the situation to them, saying that it was said teachers liked to sleep with their students. Fang Tianhua and the sisters were both teacher and friend, master and servant, but more like confidants. Over time, feelings developed between them. Fang Tianhua didn't mind their background and took them as concubines. Four years ago, Fang Tianhua's wife passed away, and he didn't remarry. His family knew that the sisters would one day become his legal wives.
Today, Fang Tianhua gave the twin sisters to Wang Wenzhou out of sheer desperation. Suddenly, Fang Tianhua felt a pang of regret. It was just a matter of death! Why did he have to beg his beloved girl to sleep with another man just to save his own life?
Every time Fang Tianhua thought of the tears in the sisters' eyes, he felt a sharp pain in his heart. The Dai sisters were understanding and reasonable; they not only did not object but also advised Fang Tianhua not to take the matter to heart.
The more the Dai sisters acted this way, the more heartbroken and regretful Fang Tianhua became.
"Alas..." Fang Tianhua sighed deeply. One wrong step has led to eternal regret. Today's situation is entirely his own fault. If he hadn't kept the three taxes for four years, he wouldn't have been afraid of Wang Wenzhou entering the city.
Fang Tianhua glanced up at the carriage, and imagining the scene inside, his face flushed with shame! He regretted it, but there's no going back in this world!
"Fang Tianhua, you corrupt official, how dare you prevent Wang Qingtian from entering the city! Today, we will risk our lives to stop you from continuing your evil deeds!"
"Fellow villagers! Wang Qingtian is right below the city. Come with me and open the city gate to let him in!"
More and more people gathered, and their morale soared under the encouragement of several leaders.
The constables were all sweating profusely. In the past, they would have rushed forward without hesitation and given these troublemakers a good beating.
But right now, Imperial Envoy Wang is right below the city. If they dare to harm the people, not only will the county magistrate not protect them, but he will also pin the blame on them.
The constables weren't stupid; they all had their own ulterior motives.
"Fellow villagers, follow me!" Li Yong shouted and rushed forward.
The people rushed forward.
Fang Tianhua's face turned deathly pale. He pointed at Li Yong and shouted, "Take him down!"
"Don't come any closer!" The constables, wielding broadswords, held Li Yong firmly at bay.
"Swish!" Li Yong tore open his shirt, revealing his dark chest hair, pointed at the constables, and said coldly, "Do you want to help the wicked, or do you want to abandon darkness and embrace the light? Brother Hu, we grew up together since we were little, you can ask yourself honestly, what kind of life have the people of Jingyang been living since Fang Tianhua came to Jingyang County?"
Li Yong said with a righteous indignation, "A few days ago, Wang Qingtian came to Gaoling County and executed the corrupt official Shen Zizhen. Today, Wang Qingtian came to Jingyang, and Fang Tianhua, fearing that he would be investigated, actually pretended that Wang Qingtian was a bandit and refused to let him into the city. This corrupt official is really audacious!"
“Brother Hu, you’re a native of Jingyang too, don’t work for corrupt officials anymore!” Li Yong said earnestly.
Hu Bantou shook his head with a wry smile. "Xiao Yong, things aren't as simple as you think. If you're not in a position, you shouldn't meddle in its affairs!" Although Li Yong knew that Fang Tianhua was also full of grievances, he didn't dare to defend Fang Tianhua in front of so many people.
"Fellow villagers, follow me! Open the gate!" Li Yong took the lead and charged forward.
"Stop these rioters! Anyone who dares to step forward, kill them on sight!" Fang Tianhua's expression changed. Why hadn't Wang Wenzhou, that lecherous devil, finished his business yet? Fang Tianhua had no other choice but to struggle desperately to buy time, hoping that Wang Wenzhou, who had been seduced by the Dai sisters, would come to his rescue.
"Stop!" Head Constable Hu glared at the constables and whispered, "Don't you want to live? The Imperial Envoy is right below the city. Do you dare to kill unarmed civilians in front of him?"
“Brother Hu, then what should we do…” The constable didn’t know what to do.
Hu Bantou threw his broadsword to the ground and said coldly, "There are just too many people. We have done our best, but we cannot stop the enraged people. As for Lord Fang's safety, we can only leave it to fate."
The constables understood what Hu Ban Tou meant; they knew they couldn't get involved in this matter. So they threw their knives on the ground and retreated.
Without the protection of the yamen runners, the people swarmed forward and beat Fang Tianhua mercilessly.
"Throw this corrupt official off the city wall and let him fall to his death!"
Suddenly, one of the enraged crowd spoke up.
In recent years, under Fang Tianhua's "diligent governance," the people of Jingyang have suffered terribly. Some sold their children, some starved to death on the streets, and many who could not survive even joined the rebel army.
The culprit behind their suffering was right before their eyes; how could the people forgive Fang Tianhua?
In an instant, Fang Tianhua was lifted up by the people.
With a loud thud, Fang Tianhua was thrown off the city wall.
Fang Tianhua's body twitched a few times and then fell still; his death wasn't painful. However, in his final moments, he couldn't stop thinking about Wang Wenzhou inside the carriage. That lecherous Wang Wenzhou, what a scoundrel! He gave me my girl, and you slept with her, yet you stood by and watched me die!
"You rascal!" Liu Rushi knocked on the carriage and said irritably, "Wang Wenzhou, stop making trouble and hurry into the city. Fang Tianhua was thrown off the city wall and died by the people. They've opened the city gates and are waiting for Wang Qingtian to enter!"
"Ah!" Upon hearing this, the Dai sisters hurriedly put on their clothes, not bothering to tidy them up, and ran out in a panic.
"Hey! Baby, that's too much! I... well..." Wang Wenzhou pulled up his pants and chased after him with a wry smile.
"You rascal!" Liu Rushi glared at Wang Wenzhou and said irritably, "Come here, let me tidy you up. Are you comfortable now?"
"Hehe!" Wang Wenzhou smiled slightly and said, "Fang Tianhua brought this upon himself; he deserved to die."
“Waaah…” The Dai sisters rushed to the city walls and wept bitterly, embracing Fang Tianhua’s body.
Wang Wenzhou shook his head with a wry smile and jumped off the carriage.
Liu Rushi retorted sarcastically, "What's wrong? Are you feeling sorry for me?"
Wang Wenzhou smiled awkwardly and pleaded, "Ruru, please have pity on them! They're both unfortunate women. Otherwise, two such beautiful girls wouldn't have married an old man who's only fifty. Why do women have to make things difficult for each other? Give them a way out!"
"Hmph!" Liu Rushi said coldly, "I need two maids to help me look after Liu Xiaohua."
"Understood!" Wang Wenzhou happily flattered Liu Rushi: "My Rushi is kind-hearted!"
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Suddenly, Liu Ru pointed ahead and screamed...