After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 160: Ingenious Plan to Eliminate Pests

Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Ingenious Plan to Eliminate Pests

Today, even she faced a moment of setback.

Her gaze was as sharp as an eagle’s, seemingly able to pierce through the human heart. It lightly swept over Fang Qin’s face, twisted with anger, filling her with a surge of retaliatory pleasure.

"Sir, look at this Fang Qin, her speech and manner are so exaggerated. I was merely dealing with household trivialities; how could I have anticipated such disaster? This anger she exhibits might very well be of her own making."

Su Yu’s voice, gentle yet undeniably firm, turned each word into a meticulously carved work of art. It showcased her education while simultaneously countering Fang Qin’s accusations.

Upon hearing this, Fang Qin’s complexion shifted from red to white, then from white to blue, almost jumping up to argue.

Her hands were tightly clenched into fists, the knuckles whitened from excessive force as anger burned within her chest, nearly consuming her reason entirely.

"You, you evil woman! I have had no grievances with you in the past, why would you harm me like this today?"

Fang Qin’s words were interspersed with sobs, appearing extremely saddened and angry. Tears circled her eyes but stubbornly refused to fall, as if she was desperately clinging to her last bit of dignity.

Su Yu remained unmoved, her eyes shimmering with a cold light, like a proud princess looking down at the dust beneath her feet.

"Sir, please allow me to describe what happened that day. That morning, as the first rays of sunlight broke through the clouds and a gentle breeze fluttered, a calm and peaceful scene. Unexpectedly, Miss Fang Qin burst into my courtyard, her words harsh as if bearing deep hatred. In her rashness, she accidentally approached the small bonfire I had for burning twigs. The flames, fanned by the wind, sadly caught on to her clothes. Before I could warn her, the tragedy had already occurred."

Upon these words, the County Magistrate’s brow involuntarily furrowed, clearly troubled by the complex web of human relations.

He shifted his gaze back and forth between the two women, attempting to discern any shred of truth in their expressions.

After listening, Fang Qin trembled violently, as if stoked by a great rage and unwillingness provoked by Su Yu’s words.

She opened her mouth to argue again but found that any words at this moment seemed weak and ineffectual.

The air around seemed to solidify, leaving only the tense standoff between them.

Meanwhile, everyone in the hall held their breath in anticipation, waiting for the final judgment on this matter of right and wrong, the air filled with an unusual tension and expectancy.

Just as the atmosphere in the courtroom became unbearably tense, as if on the verge of explosion, a clear and resolute voice came from outside the door, like a spring breeze over a serene lake, breaking the heavy silence: "I can testify."

These words, like a stone thrown into a crowd, caused ripples of reaction.

Upon hearing this, everyone, as if drawn by an invisible thread, turned their gaze simultaneously towards the old wooden door.

The door creaked softly as Jiang Qishan’s figure slowly emerged, sunlight filtering through the leaves casting dappled shadows on him, adding an air of solemnity.

His steps were steady, each one exuding the vitality and confidence typical of a young scholar. Upon entering the hall, he first deeply bowed to the seated County Magistrate, his voice clear: "Greetings, Sir, I am Jiang Qishan from the Green Cloud Academy. Currently in the hall, the defendant, Lady Su, is my beloved second sister-in-law; and the plaintiff, Lady Li, is my third sister-in-law. Our two families are neighbors, separated only by a thin wall. I had the fortune to witness everything that happened last night."

Upon hearing this, the County Magistrate’s initially stern expression slightly softened, replaced by a mix of warmth and expectation, "Oh? Then please elaborate on what you saw, and make sure every statement is true."

When Fang Qin saw that the visitor was from Jiang Qishan, her heart surged like a spring tide, wildly delighted.

In her view, with the addition of this "witness," overturning Su Yu was almost a certainty.

Although she had indeed exaggerated in her description of the incident, this minor flaw seemed negligible to her.

Contrarily, Su Yu maintained her usual calm and indifference, though the turmoil inside her was far from the still surface it appeared to be.

She marveled secretly at Jiang Qishan’s meticulousness—he had immediately clarified his identity as a student from Green Cloud Academy, winning the County Magistrate’s favor while skillfully avoiding any suspicion of bias.

Following this, he casually revealed his kinship with both parties, providing the strongest endorsement of his impartial stance, and did not forget to mention the geographical advantage of the two families living next to each other, which subtly increased the credibility of his testimony.

Su Yu was filled with curiosity and expectation about what Jiang Qishan would say next.

"Your Honor, yesterday morning, while I was busying myself with chopping wood in the courtyard, I suddenly smelled a strong scent of smoke drifting over from next door. Anxious, I immediately climbed the low wall that divides our two houses. Atop the wall, what I saw was a surprising scene: Lady Li with disheveled hair and a face full of anger, was quickly approaching my sister-in-law Lady Su, spewing harsh invectives. Perhaps due to her agitation, she completely failed to notice the fire nearby, and the hot sparks inadvertently splashed onto her hair, igniting strands of it in an instant. Yet, Lady Li, far from introspecting, shifted the blame to Lady Su and even threatened to take the matter to authorities."

At this point, Jiang Qishan’s voice remained steady, yet it carried a weight that brooked no doubt.

Upon hearing this, Fang Qin felt as if struck by lightning, standing there stunned, her heart almost bursting with indignation and confusion.

"How dare this boy invert the facts so blatantly?"

She roared inwardly, her expression even more furious, almost grinding her teeth as she questioned, "Jiang Qishan, you’ve got some nerve to spout nonsense here!"

Jiang Qishan, however, remained composed, and reiterated the facts, "Your Honor, please see clearly, my sister-in-law Lady Su is known in our village for her wisdom and diligence. Recently, when the local rice fields were plagued by pests, it was she who suggested using plant ashes mixed with Chili Water to eliminate the pests, hence the bonfire in our courtyard. Unbeknownst to us, the smoke disturbed the sleep of my other sister-in-law, who, feeling aggrieved, went to confront Lady Su, but accidentally let the sparks set her own hair on fire. After the event, far from blaming herself, she accused the innocent first, and now implores you, Your Honor, to administer justice on our behalf."

As soon as Jiang Qishan finished speaking, the gathered populace outside the door also began discussing fervently, many nodding in agreement, their voices of approval resounding nonstop.

"Lady Su is truly kind-hearted and skillful, such a misunderstanding should not have happened..."

"It’s clear that the plump lady is making a mountain out of a molehill, not careful herself, yet blaming others!"

"I hope the great lord will discern the truth and restore the innocent to clear reputation!"

These voices merged into a torrent, seemingly echoing public sentiment, invisibly adding a layer of complexity to the dispute.

In that moment, as if a tide of anger burst forth from Yu Lun’s heart, pouring entirely towards the innocent Su Yu, while Fang Qin was inflamed with rage, her whole body trembling unconsciously with indignation.