mesbooks Chapter 136 A Solution That Makes Everyone Happy
Chapter 136 A Solution That Makes Everyone Happy
Obviously, Shen Jingchuan also realized this, and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Brother Chai, calm down! Calm down!"
Chai Zhi slapped him away and said angrily: "Brother Shen, if this happened to your son, would you be able to calm down?"
As soon as Chai Zhi finished speaking, Shen Jing'an was already kneeling on the ground with red eyes.
"Dad, this is definitely not what I did. You have to believe me!"
Shen Jing'an's words successfully calmed down Chai Zhicai's anger. Chai Zhi was nine feet tall, with a dark red complexion. He was not handsome, but he was strong and powerful.
He turned around and glared at Shen Jing'an: "Mr. Shen means that I have wronged you! Well, in that case, let's go to His Majesty and talk to him!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Jingchuan couldn't help but get anxious.
"Shut up!" He glared at Shen Jingan with a warning in his eyes.
Qin Xuerong also reacted at this time, and hurriedly smiled and said: "Master Chai, Jing'an definitely didn't mean that, but there may be another hidden story..."
"That's enough. I don't want to hear your nonsense anymore! Since the Shen family doesn't recognize it, I will report it to His Majesty and ask the Dali Temple to make the decision!"
After saying this, Chai Zhi raised his foot and was about to leave.
Shen Jingchuan looked grim. If this matter got out, Shen Jingan's reputation would be ruined. If it came to the attention of His Majesty, His Majesty would be dissatisfied with Shen Jingan for no reason, and it would also affect Shen Jingan's future in the imperial examinations.
But he really didn't want to admit to this crime!
Once they admit it, the Shen family will have no way to explain themselves even if they have a lot of words!
But... in this situation, the Chai family came to their door and forced them to accept it.
If it were usual, he would be able to argue for Shen Jingan in front of His Majesty, but now, firstly, the Chai family has witnesses and evidence, and Chai Bin is indeed miserable, and secondly, even for the sake of the Third Prince and Concubine Li's face, the Shen family will definitely be at a disadvantage in this matter.
After thinking about it, Shen Jingchuan felt that the Shen family could not escape this matter!
On the other hand, although Qin Xuerong could not think that far ahead, when she heard that the Dali Temple would be invited to preside over the trial, she knew that she must not let the Chai family go like this.
After all, this good man will be skinned alive if he enters the Dali Temple, not to mention that the Chai family currently holds the evidence.
"Brother Chai, there is room for negotiation on everything. We are also very sad that your son was seriously injured, but now that things have happened, it will be of no use even if we bring it to His Majesty." Shen Jingchuan spoke in a low voice, feeling that he had never been so suffocated in his life.
Seeing that Shen Jingchuan understood his situation, Chai Zhi's attitude softened a little.
"Since Brother Shen has spoken, I will give you this face. This is not difficult. I only need one of Shen Jingan's legs, and then ask him to kneel down and kowtow three times to my son, and then the matter will be settled!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Jingan, who always pretended to be gentle as jade, stood up from the ground excitedly: "This is impossible!"
Shen Jingchuan's expression was also particularly ugly: "Brother Chai, we sincerely want to make peace, but your request is too much!"
Chai Zhi sneered, "Since ancient times, killing someone means paying with one's life, and owing a debt means paying it back with money. Why, does Brother Shen think that my son is not as noble as Master Shen?"
Qin Xuerong hurriedly said, "Although Master Chai is seriously injured, his leg may not be irreparable. Master Chai..."
"Hmph, Imperial Physician Wang said it himself, Brother Bin's leg will take several months to recover. Even if he recovers in the future, I'm afraid he will be unable to walk, let alone kill the enemy, defend the country, and make achievements! Madam Shen, this is the legitimate son of my Chai family. Can you afford the compensation?" Chai Zhi's face turned red and his voice was like a bell.
Qin Xuerong was choked, and then she saw the imperial physician Wang step forward and nodded, "Sir Shen, Madam Shen, Mr. Chai is indeed seriously injured, and what Sir Chai said is true. If you two do not trust my medical skills, you can hire a doctor to come to your house at will."
After hearing what Imperial Physician Wang said, Shen Jingchuan and Qin Xuerong's faces became even uglier.
Shen Shuyi calculated that Shen Jingchuan had already realized that he couldn't avoid this matter, so he didn't mind adding fuel to the fire. He immediately said in a deep voice: "Master Chai, Master Chai is now seriously injured. Even if you want my second brother's leg, it will be useless. It is better to give my second brother a chance and give the Shen family a chance to compensate."
Chai Zhi narrowed his eyes, looked at Shen Shuyi in front of him, and said after a while: "Oh? What does this lady mean?"
Shen Shuyi didn't say anything else. After all, it would be impolite for her to speak rashly in this situation.
She turned to look at Shen Jingchuan and said softly, "Dad..."
Shen Jingchuan came back to his senses. He knew what Shen Shuyi meant. He gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Chai, Sister Yi is right. Even if you take An Ge'er's leg, it will be useless. It will only make the two families enemies. It is better to take this opportunity to make peace. If the Chai family needs it in the future, my Shen family will definitely help."
Chai Zhi sneered: "Shen Jingchuan! Do you think I, Chai Zhi, am a fool? I'm listening to you talking nonsense with empty words!"
Qin Xuerong also reacted at this time, and hurriedly said: "The Shen family is willing to compensate and take responsibility for Master Chai, but Master Chai, there is no need to bring this matter to His Majesty. I hope Master Chai will show mercy and give An Ge'er a chance to live!"
Chai Zhi raised his eyebrows and said loudly: "Okay! Since the Shen family is so sincere, then one hundred thousand taels of silver!"
As soon as Chai Zhi finished speaking, Madam Chai screamed, "Master! Bin'er was beaten so badly that his leg might even be broken. You think you can just give them a bargain with 100,000 taels of silver!"
Seeing this, Shen Shuyi curled the corner of her lips. She finally knew what Mrs. Chai was here for.
The Chai couple are indeed not ordinary people. One plays the good cop and the other plays the bad cop, and they are determined to reap all the benefits.
Shen Shuyi looked at Imperial Physician Wang again.
Being able to invite the imperial physician from the palace was obviously a result of using the face of Concubine Li or the Third Prince.
Now that the Chai family has brought the imperial physician along, it is clear that they want to show their power to the Shen family.
"How much more? One hundred thousand taels?" Qin Xuerong looked at Chai Zhi in disbelief, almost suspecting that there was something wrong with her ears.
Chai Zhi sneered, "Why, Madam Shen, do you think my son's leg is not worth 100,000 taels? If so, I don't need the 100,000 taels. I only want Master Shen's leg!"
This time, Shen Shuyi didn't say anything. Whether to agree or not was up to Shen Jingchuan and Qin Xuerong.
And she just 'kindly' proposed a solution that would make everyone happy.
Shen Shuyi knew very well that Shen Jingchuan did not want to admit the crime. Regardless of whether Shen Jingan did it or not, admitting it or not were two different things.
Once admitted, the charge will be real, and as long as it is brought up, the Shen family will be in the wrong.
Unfortunately, they were facing the Chai family, which was in power.
Shen Jingchuan gave in because he realized that he had no other choice. After all the fuss, the blame would still be placed on Shen Jingan.