She Liked People Who Knew What Was Good for Them

Zhou Wanwan rolled her eyes and said, "Don't try to intimidate me. If you have the guts, throw me in jail right now. You'll see if you can lock me up or not."

Nie Shi'an was so angry he was panting heavily. "Zhou Wanwan, what exactly do you want?"

Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said:

"I don't want to do anything! Just give me a temporary title, I'm pretty bored anyway, and I'll help you review those cases."

Actually, this is quite beneficial for you; it kills two birds with one stone.

"If I get those cases solved, won't you also get credit?"

Nie Shi'an glared at Zhou Wanwan for a long time before gritting his teeth and saying, "Then I'll give you the title of temporary assistant investigator in the Criminal Investigation Department, in charge of reviewing backlog cases. You'll only investigate cases, not hold court."

Zhou Wanwan immediately put on a pitiful look again:

"Sir, words alone are not enough; people won't believe me when I'm handling cases."

Could you also provide me with a waist tag?

At least it will be immediately clear to people that I work under the jurisdiction of the Provincial Surveillance Commission, which will make things easier for me.

Nie Shi'an looked at the assistant commissioner beside him and said:

"Give her a waist tag. Let me tell you, Zhou Wanwan, don't use that waist tag to do whatever you want."

If I find out you've done something wrong, I'll chop your head off, do you hear me?

Zhou Wanwan rolled her eyes and said, "I've always been a law-abiding citizen, don't worry! I'm just doing this for the convenience of the investigation."

Nie Shi'an quickly waved his hand and said, "Get out, get out of here, don't bother me if there's nothing wrong."

He also sent four constables to follow Zhou Wanwan Zhou Wanwan, which was actually to monitor her.

Zhou Wanwan had just sat down on the stool and taken a sip of tea when the four constables suddenly knelt down on the ground.

Zhou Wanwan blinked and looked at them, saying, "Wait, what are you doing?"

The four constables quickly pledged their loyalty, saying, "Miss Wanwan, rest assured, we will never betray you. Please tell us what you need."

The old constable nodded and said, "We're all sensible; we'll do whatever you ask."

Zhou Wanwan smiled faintly and said, "Xing'an, please accept my reward."

She likes people who are sensible like that.

The constables each held one and a half taels of silver, beaming with joy.

Zhou Wanwan looked at them and said, "Working for me is quite simple. What I say goes, and what I tell you to do, you just do."

It would be even better if she had yamen runners by her side; it would be more convenient for her to use their power and influence.

Otherwise, it would be difficult for her, a child, to get things done!

Zhou Wanwan looked at Lady Fang beside her and said, "I've already sent someone to find your biological child. You just wait here and have something to eat with the child."

Lady Fang said tremblingly:

"As long as we can find the child, that's all that matters."

I'm not afraid of anything else, I'm just afraid of my child suffering out there. Do you think that child is still alive?

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said, "He's still alive, don't worry!"

An hour later, they heard the Old Scholar Tree outside say, "The child came back early, but he was badly beaten; his body is covered in bruises."

Zhou Wanwan quickly spotted the child in the next room.

The child was about ten years old, but he was so thin that he looked like a six or seven-year-old.

To put it bluntly, she's not even as good as Zhou Wanwan!

Zhou Wanwan sighed, took out some medicinal herbs, placed them on the child, and then slowly channeled energy into him.

After a long while, the boy finally opened his eyes, his gaze filled with confusion. "Where... where am I? Am I dead?"

Lady Fang rushed out, looked at him, and burst into tears. "Waaah... my son! I've searched for you so hard!"

Zhou Wanwan looked at the boy and asked, "How did you get these injuries?"

The boy stammered, "My... dad beat me. He gets drunk and likes to hit me."

The Old Scholar Tree outside said:

"The family that adopted him was the brother of Chen Fugui's mistress, and they beat and scolded him every day."

This child is the family's punching bag.

Zhou Wanwan frowned and said, "He's quite pitiful. Let's take him downstairs, give him a bath, and change his clothes!"

Zheng Yuanbao came out and led him away.

Zhou Wanwan sneered, "Chen Fugui and his mistress are really disgusting. They even prey on children. It's utterly repulsive."

The Old Scholar Tree sighed and said, "They're just bullying the Lady Fang because they have no one to rely on."

Fang Family only has this one daughter left. Her parents died a Lady Fang years ago, so there's no one to support her anymore.

Zhou Wanwan looked at Lady Fang and said:

"What are your plans now? Are you going to sue Chen Fugui?"

I'll help you get all your dowry back.

Lady Fang trembled with fear. "I... I dare not."

Zhou Wanwan looked at her and said, "What's there to be afraid of? The government's judgment back then was wrong. Don't worry, I'll help you. Don't be afraid."

Lady Fang's eyes reddened:

You have no idea how terrible the government is.

That official is very biased; he only sides with Chen Fugui. Chen Fugui is rich and powerful now, so who dares to offend him?

Zhou Wanwan looked at her and said, "Don't be afraid, I know people in the government too. You just need to go to court."

Lady Fang was actually hesitant. Zhou Wanwan was only six years old. Even if she was very capable, how capable could she be?

But she had no other choice but to obey Zhou Wanwan: "Okay."

People in ancient times had a natural fear of courtrooms, and Lady Fang was no exception. However, it was already quite remarkable that she was able to muster the courage to resist.

Zhou Wanwan wrote a complaint and had it delivered to the Qingshui County. Cheng Xiao frowned and said, "Does this old case really need the county magistrate to handle? It's a complete waste of time."

The clerk beside him swallowed hard and said, "But the Lady Fang hired a lawyer this time."

Cheng Xiao snorted coldly and said, "A lawyer? So what if a lawyer comes?"

The advisor coughed and said, "We invited Zhou Wanwan."

"What? Who did they invite? Zhou Wanwan? How could a mere woman like her possibly get that little devil to come?"

"Didn't I hear recently that the Cui Family sent the little devil to their house as a concubine? Why is he still out strolling around?" Cheng Xiao asked, puzzled.

The advisor shook his head and said, "I heard that the Cui Family was recently bombed; it's full of craters, a truly horrific sight."

Cheng Xiao's face darkened. "This case still needs to be thoroughly investigated."

He was also afraid his house would explode!

Others might not know, but he certainly did.

In the afternoon, Zhou Wanwan brought Lady Fang to the courtroom.

Lady Fang, holding Little Flower's hand, felt uneasy, but Zhou Wanwan calmly reassured her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here!"

Lady Fang swallowed hard and said, "You don't know this Chen Fugui. He can earn more than 1,000 taels a year now. Even the prefect has to give him some face."

Zhou Wanwan frowned and asked, "Is he that powerful?"

Lady Fang nodded helplessly and said:

"Yes, they're incredibly powerful, so we can't win this lawsuit."

"I'm content just to have found my child."

Then the clerk rushed out and bowed to Zhou Wanwan, saying, "Miss Wanwan, it's been a long time."

Zhou Wanwan chuckled and said, "Enough nonsense, take me to court now."