Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside

Chapter 1261: Gu Dexing’s Betrothal

"Even the silk clothes on his body were stripped off, and when the corpse was found, it was naked. It was Liu Yexiang who couldn’t bear it and took off his own clothes to cover Boss Fan."

Someone asked, "Was it Liu, the night soil man from north of the city, who found it? If he said so, it must be true."

Liu Yexiang in the north of the city is known for his honesty, so what he says is credible.

"It was Liu Yexiang who discovered it. It’s said he was nearly scared to death and is still talking in the government office, hasn’t come out yet. Not sure what he said; we’ll go to the north of the city later to ask the Liu Family People."

Someone sneered, "The person is dead, what else is there to ask? Why not inquire about the Fan Family? Six sons, one legitimate eldest son, two sons from concubines, three bastards. The concubine and the favored concubine are quite troublesome. It’s bound to cause a fight over inheritance."

Once this was said, the crowd immediately perked up, "Yes, yes, doesn’t matter how the Fan surname died. The person is dead anyway, let’s not bother about it. What matters is watching the living make a fuss!"

A large group immediately rushed towards the Fan family.

Outside the Fan family’s large gate, quite a crowd had already gathered, some there for the spectacle, some to offer condolences, and others wanting to swallow up the Fan family’s assets.

"Have the Ma Family and Miao Family come?!" Those who came to watch the spectacle didn’t mind the fuss and asked as soon as they arrived.

The Ma Family is the original wife’s maiden family, and the Miao Family is the concubine’s maiden family. With Boss Fan dead, the next step is dividing the estate. Wouldn’t the two wives’ families come to back them and possibly fight it out?

Someone who had been waiting replied, "Not yet, the news just got out, how could they come so quickly?"

Those in the know said, "Who said they haven’t come? It’s heard both families went to the government office, accompanying their nephew."

The crowd watching was stunned, "Did they come or not? Can’t you speak reliably?"

"They’re at the government office!"

"They’re still on the way!"

The two groups kept arguing and were about to come to blows over this.

...

Inside the government office, Boss Fan’s concubine Ms. Miao was crying to the point of nearly fainting. Ms. Miao’s eldest brother said, "Lord Magistrate, my sister’s husband died unjustly, please catch the murderer and avenge him!"

The Ma Family wasn’t timid, supporting their nephew, who was almost fainting from crying, they said, "Lord Magistrate, my nephew’s life is pitiful, losing his mother at a young age, and now even losing his father. Please stand up for him, help my sister’s husband get justice."

The two families weren’t willing to back down, each trying to outcry the other, giving Magistrate Gu such a headache, he couldn’t be bothered to watch their performance, directly saying, "Boss Fan’s case is handled by Judge Tang, he will deal with it impartially, giving you justice. Whatever you have to say, speak with Judge Tang."

After saying this, he left with his steward.

"Lord Magistrate, Lord Magistrate!" The two families were anxious. Their cries were not for investigating Boss Fan’s death but wanting Magistrate Gu to divide the estate for them.

But Magistrate Gu had already left, they could only surround Judge Tang, crying, "Lord Tang, you have to stand up for us, my sister’s husband can’t die in vain..."

Judge Tang interrupted them, "Forensic doctor has already examined the body, Boss Fan died with thirteen stab wounds, the driver and two Protectors were all chopped to death with big knives, all their belongings were taken, likely met bandits, murdered for their wealth."

He added, "Because of tax issues, there’s been chaos everywhere, bandits and Evil Man are rampant, many have lost their lives to them. Those Evil Man killed and robbed, then fled. Boss Fan, being a famed great merchant of the Prefecture, had many watching him. Staying at home is safer at night."

This statement made it clear to everyone, Boss Fan was killed by bandits, no conspiracy, all was an accident.

As for the murderer, don’t bother looking. The "bandits" killed, took the wealth, and fled, can’t find them.

And Boss Fan’s death can only be treated as robbery murder. The government office won’t go after the Zongzheng family, the noble family... among power, each family has a few deaths. Yet noble families do things cleanly, leaving no evidence. Even if they suspect one of the three families did it, what can they do without evidence?

Besides, this was Boss Fan’s own doing. He should just do business straightforwardly, instead of mixing with powerful families. Now, instead of moving up, he lost his life.

"Woo woo woo, what should we do now?" Ms. Miao covered her face, crying, almost causing Young Master Dou watching the spectacle to laugh.

"The person’s dead, naturally collect the body, give a proper burial, then hand the family assets over to the legitimate eldest son to manage, let the family live harmoniously." Young Master Dou had a good night’s sleep, now refreshed, watching Ms. Miao with an amused look.

Ms. Miao almost exploded hearing this, handing the family assets to the legitimate eldest son, what about her two sons? Eat whatever that brat leaves?

Absolutely not!

She married Boss Fan for nearly twenty years, scheming for almost twenty years, just to let her own flesh and blood control the Fan family. To hand over the assets to the legitimate eldest son, she’d have to die first.

Boss Fan’s eldest son heard this and almost kneeled to Young Master Dou, hurriedly came to greet, "Fan Yu greets Young Master Dou... Father was suddenly murdered, henceforth please Young Master Dou look after the Fan business."

Young Master Dou laughed, "This young Master Dou was acquainted with Boss Fan, if you take over the Fan family business, I naturally will lend a hand."

Bah, help you? What sweet dream is that? The Fan family’s assets, I’m determined to swallow!

Young Master Dou handed a name card to Fan Yu, "Eldest Young Master Fan, I’m leaving Prefecture with Master Ouyang today, can’t go to see Boss Fan off. Keep this card, if you have difficulties, take it to Dou Ou Bank to find the Shopkeeper, he’ll assist."

Honestly, Young Master Dou was somewhat reluctant to leave, wanting to stay and see the Fan family’s drama. But it’s already August fifth, and soon it’s Gu Dexing’s engagement, Gu Jin’an, as the same clan brother, needs to return home.

And Boss Fan just died, the Fan family won’t fall within one to two months, need to let Fan family’s sons stir up trouble first, once things are heated enough, then he’ll make a move to swallow the Fan family.

Fan Yu was flattered, quickly took the name card, "Thank you, Young Master Dou."

As he spoke, he glanced at Ms. Miao, eyes full of joy.

Ha, Ms. Miao, relying on being fierce and having many brothers, thinking you can seize the Fan family assets? Now Young Master Dou backs me, see how your two sons can compete with me?

Ms. Miao and Miao family People were furious, what merit does Fan Yu have to be favored by Young Master Dou!

Ms. Miao was bold, crying as she stepped forward, "Woo woo woo, Young Master Dou, Fan family has faced such a disaster, you must help Fan family more... These are Aunt’s two sons, about your age; they’re both smart, just lack experience. If they face any difficulties, hope Young Master Dou guides them more."