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Could it be that what she did has been discovered? That’s impossible. The rumors were spread so discreetly that no one could have found out. So why?
Wang's heart raced, especially with the imposing village chief present, making her feel even more anxious.
There was nothing she could do; Ten Li Pu was just a village where the chief held the most power, capable of deciding whether one could stay or not. Wang knew that her family was not native to the village, and in everyone’s eyes, their status was naturally low.
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If he really wanted to expel the Liu Family, surely no one would object.
Wang felt a chill run down her spine, her eyelids twitching: “No, they have no evidence. I cannot admit to anything.”
“Village Chief, that’s not right. What do I know about your matters? Liu Qingxi was caught secretly meeting a man; what does that have to do with me?”
Zhang Wuliang had no intention of engaging with these people. They were not only malicious but also disregarded ethics and morals; he found even a single word from them distasteful.
“You all, hurry and notify the villagers to come for a meeting!”
Such a grand meeting requiring the entire village to be informed was indeed rare. This time, due to these scoundrels, it was worth the trouble. Zhang Wuliang felt that failing to give them a severe lesson would not quell his anger or the public outrage.
As the dull sound of the gong echoed, the villagers of Ten Li Pu rushed from all directions, gathering in the open Threshing Ground within just a minute.
Chattering questions arose around Zhang Wuliang: “Village Chief, what’s this gathering about?”
Although everyone noticed the four people thrown on the ground like dead dogs, they couldn’t connect it to today’s meeting.
Zhang Wuliang's expression was grim, and he remained silent. The few people involved seemed to realize it wasn’t good news.
If it were good news, Zhang Wuliang would have been happily explaining it.
As the scene quieted down, Zhang Wuliang slowly spoke, "What happened today is a disgrace for our Ten Li Pu, a humiliation that has lasted for a century."
Those in the crowd who witnessed the events began to reveal the truth, and everyone started to understand why Zhang Wuliang was so upset.
The gazes directed at Wang and others were filled with disgust and hatred.
How could Ten Li Pu produce such shameless and malicious people? "A woman who does not uphold her duties should be punished severely, and as for the man, according to clan rules, he should receive fifty strokes."
The speaker was an elder who was well-versed in the rules of Ten Li Pu.
However, in all these years, such incidents had never occurred in the village, and correspondingly, such cruel punishments had never been enforced.
Not punishing her severely was akin to taking a life directly; fifty strokes could also lead to death, especially for someone with a weak constitution.
Upon hearing this, Li immediately rolled her eyes and nearly fainted.
At that moment, Zhang Wuliang asked, "Li, do you choose to be punished severely?"
The village chief's slow and drawn-out words echoed in her ears like the most poisonous curse.
Her body trembled like a leaf: "Village chief, village chief, I dare not! I dare not!"
She never imagined that her affair would be discovered. Historically, there have always been punishments like severe penalties for those who stray from their duties; this is a rule established by every clan for those who err.
At the same time, Liu Eldest, bound like a zongzi, knelt forward and pleaded, "Village chief, please don’t! Please don’t!"
With snot and tears covering his face, his disheveled hair and messy clothes drew nothing but contempt from those present.
If he didn't have the courage to act, why did he try to follow others in committing infidelity? He truly was not a man.
People scoffed at the entanglement between Li and Liu Eldest Zhang Erdan, especially the women who looked down on her.
"Li is really fickle. Zhang Gaoliang is such a good honest man; why can't she just live a good life?"
"Who knows? Just look at her usual flirtatious demeanor; she's clearly trying to seduce men on purpose."
"Oh dear, it seems we need to keep a closer eye on the children's father. Otherwise, a woman like Wang might really steal him away, and that would be troublesome."
Li slowly lowered her head under the disdainful gazes of the women; she was now even less than a street rat.
What made her more devastated was yet to come. When Zhang Wuliang arrived and saw the scene in front of the crowd, he understood everything immediately. His already dark face turned stormy.
He rushed forward in a single leap, hearing the women say he wasn't a man for not being able to control his woman, which ignited a fire of anger that surged to his head, overwhelming all his rationality.
With a rough hand raised suddenly, he slapped Li hard across the face. The clear imprint of five fingers was visible on her tear-streaked face.
The sudden blow made Li feel a jolt in her mouth as two bloodied teeth fell out unexpectedly.
Everyone felt a chill run through their teeth. Li's scream got stuck in her throat; her entire face was not only in pain but also felt excruciatingly painful inside her mouth.
At that moment, people understood even more that an honest person’s anger could be terrifying.
"I married you to live an honest life, and you are still the mother of my child, but you..." Zhang Gaoliang clenched his fists tightly and then slowly relaxed them, as if expressing his helplessness.
Indeed, his family conditions were poor, and with Li's usual arrogance and troublemaking, she had poor relations with the villagers. It wasn't easy for him to marry a wife, which is why he had tolerated her.
But this time, Li had trampled all over his face in front of everyone in the village, including his pitiful dignity, leaving nothing intact.
A thought suddenly surged within him: perhaps this way he wouldn't have to bear others' ridicule or face this unfaithful woman.
The man's eyes were red, and it seemed that his eyeballs might pop out at any moment due to the strain.
The village chief, closest to Zhang Gaoliang, noticed the change in his emotions and quickly patted him on the shoulder. "Sorghum, don't think too much. You still have two children."
"Yes, the children!" This statement suddenly awakened him; he couldn't just leave like this. He still had Li and the kids.
"Chief, let Li be dealt with as you see fit; I won't interfere." In fact, deep down, he even hoped for a harsher punishment, as if that would help dissipate the turmoil within him.
Zhang Wuliang sighed, feeling both sympathy and pity for him, lamenting his misfortune while also being angry at his inaction.
If this matter wasn't handled properly, it would be disastrous if anyone in the village decided to imitate it.
Just as the situation between Li and Zhang Gaoliang was coming to an end, a sudden scream pierced the air: "Liu Eldest, I'm going to fight you!"
Wang's round body suddenly broke free from the grip of two women and charged toward Liu Eldest with a roar.
With a loud thud, her hefty body landed on top of Liu Eldest, who was kneeling on the ground.
A cry of agony erupted, causing everyone’s hearts to tremble. There was a sickening crack as a bone broke, and Liu Eldest's scream echoed with a tremor, reminiscent of Li's earlier cries.
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