Chapter 2075: Lou Shi Seeks Divorce

Chapter 2075: Lou Shi Seeks Divorce

As for Ruan Hai, his only concern was to keep Ruan's brothers under control until the funeral.

Originally, his plan was well thought out, and he had about an eighty percent certainty of success.

However, he was taken by surprise when Ruan's cousin returned with unexpected news – Ruan Shi was coming.

Ruan Hai was baffled and couldn't understand Ruan Shi's intentions. She knew that this place was like a hornet's nest, and she had severed ties with Ruan's mother long ago. Wouldn't the other members of the Lu family stop her?

In any case, on that afternoon, Ruan Hai gathered the villagers. On one hand, it was to show Ruan's brothers, and on the other hand, it was a precaution.

Until the carriage entered the village, Ruan Hai breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that there was only one carriage. One carriage meant that it couldn't be the entire Lu family – at most, it was Ruan Shi and her husband.

However, when the carriage curtain was drawn back, Shu Yu's face appeared.

The person Ruan Hai least wanted to see had arrived.

He felt his vision darken and nearly fainted on the spot.

From that moment on, he was on high alert, hoping that Shu Yu would deal with Ruan's brothers and leave as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse. County Princess Shu Yu didn't leave, and Ruan Chengqian discovered the burial site while trying to catch wild game.

Even at this moment, Ruan Hai still felt that it was all a coincidence.

After all, Shu Yu had only been there for a day, and both she and her maid were under their close surveillance. They hadn't ventured into the mountains or anywhere else, so how could they suddenly stumble upon a burial site?

It just seemed too coincidental.

Shu Yu could only say... it was indeed a coincidence. She hadn't expected that, in exposing the murder and burial case, Ruan's brothers would play a part.

With everything confessed, both Ruan Hai and Ruan Kewei were left dejected and slumped at the lower end of the courtroom.

Magistrate Xie began delivering the verdict, "Ruan Kewei, for murder and burial, death penalty. Ruan Hai, as the village chief, for knowing about the crime and concealing it, sentenced to forced labor."

Ruan Kewei, with empty eyes, couldn't believe he was facing the death penalty. He was about to pounce, saying, "Your Honor, I don't want to die, I'm innocent."

He had already admitted his guilt, signed his confession, and now his attempt to backtrack was just a desperate struggle.

Magistrate Xie couldn't be bothered with him and was about to order the bailiffs to take him away.

However, at that moment, someone rushed in from outside, saying, "Your Honor, a commoner seeks your intervention."

Magistrate Xie frowned, "Who is this commoner?"

"It's Lou Shi, Ruan Kewei's wife."

"Let her in."

Lou Shi hurriedly knelt beneath the public hall, facing the puzzled gazes of everyone present. She bowed respectfully.

"What do you wish to say?" Magistrate Xie rapped the gavel, his expression stern.

Lou Shi took a deep breath, "Your Honor, I request a divorce from Ruan Kewei."

Magistrate Xie raised his eyebrows, and Ruan Kewei turned to her, disbelieving. He was about to lunge at her but was promptly held back by the bailiffs.

"You wretch, what did you say?"

"Quiet," Magistrate Xie coldly looked at Ruan Kewei. He was aware of Lou Shi's situation, as well as the risk she was taking by revealing that she knew about his involvement in the murder.

He had chosen to keep her out of the public eye to protect her from potential retaliation by other members of the Ruan family.

As for Lou Shi's request for divorce, Magistrate Xie was well aware of it.

"Lou Shi, are you seeking a divorce because you believe Ruan Kewei is a murderer?"