Chapter 829 276: No Big Deal! Huge Deal!
Wei Zhe, already brimming with anger, burst out. For a scholar to become so furious was indeed rare. He ordered the Guest Minister to capture the man, and when he was caught, the man was still complacent, believing his actions to be flawless.
It turned out that although the other family was a small one, they were prepared in advance, expecting this fellow to take extreme measures. Hence, secretly made ready. When the youth was seized by the Guest Minister, he was completely bewildered.
"I'm not wrong!"
"I'm not wrong!"
"You've caught the wrong person!"
Then, when thrown directly into the council hall, his legs turned weak, his eyes dull as he stared at the ground before him. Not until he slowly lifted his head to see Yuchi, dressed in black with his hands behind his back, did he suddenly kowtow vigorously, his previous bravado instantly vanished.
"Third Uncle... I've met Third Uncle," he stammered, his forehead bruised from kowtowing.
Yuchi had no intention of wasting words with him, simply asking, "Do you have anything to argue? I'll give you this chance."
"I..."
"I..."
The young man could barely speak. Yuchi's presence was terrifying, standing calmly there, making the man too frightened to even attempt a defense.
After two breaths.
With a sigh, Yuchi lost interest in saying more; the matter was already clear: "Alright, someone take him away for now."
The Guest Minister quickly arrived and escorted the youth, who was accompanied by a string of miserable cries, away.
Wei Zhe stood to the side, his face grim. Originally intending to chat with his third brother before seeking out Xiangxiang, he now had no such mood.
This incident naturally was a mere episode, a matter swiftly resolved in reality.
Looking at the woman beside him, Yuchi spoke seriously:
"You can be assured, first this person will be handed over to you, dealt with according to your family law, and then delivered directly to the authorities. I'll speak with the officials, ensuring they handle the matter by original rules. If it's skinning and dismemberment, then it will be skinning and dismemberment. Furthermore, we'll make public the occurrence of this incident within the Wei Family, as this is our rightful consequence."
"And to those most hurt by this issue, you are entitled to make requests. We'll strive to fulfill them all, hoping to compensate for the trauma this incident caused."
The woman was quite surprised upon hearing this, not expecting Yuchi to handle things this way. The state has laws, family has rules; facing such bullying bothers, first handled by family law and then thrown into the authorities, the most striking part being these issues won't be concealed.
To admit such a blemish upon the family, not forcibly quieting matters to maintain the facade of Wei Family's uprightness.
Wei Zhe sighed inwardly upon hearing: It truly is Sanlang. If unfamiliar with Sanlang, one might find this handling somewhat abrupt. Considering the Wei Family's true leader's need to contemplate the family's reputation, a cold, hush-hush treatment should be expected.
Just like this incident, typically compensated financially, requesting the other side not to expose the matter.
But to him, this matter cannot be hidden. Wrong is wrong. Wei Family is a whole, but due to one person's negligence, bringing down the entire Wei Family, thus cautioning against similar incidents.
Wei Zhe understood many of his third brother's thoughts, undoubtedly supporting him now. From the woman's standpoint, this reaction is rightful; she is entitled to this method of handling, not merely compensated financially.
"Of course, you can rest assured the authorities won't disclose the victim's identity, nor will we commit any defamation. So today, you may return home and consider what compensation you require. Tomorrow we'll reconsider the matter."
The woman nodded, stood up, and performed a gesture seriously: "Thank you, Third Master Wei. Your words and actions are truly favorable. Hope we continue thriving in the guild, grateful for your fairness. The fault is not yours."
Before arriving, preparing for the worst, they were astounded by the speed at which matters were handled, the family law executed, then sent directly to officials. Thus, no one's objections arose.
"Apologies."
Yuchi bowed deeply in apology, with Wei Zhe following suit, leading all esteemed members of the Wei Family in the council hall to apologize collectively. Such an affair shames the Wei Family; left unresolved, the Dragon Slayer becomes the dragon in the end.
After sending away the group from the family, Yuchi and Wei Zhe stood in the courtyard.
"This incident reveals a terrifying phenomenon," Yuchi suddenly remarked, gazing at the bright moon above.
"What phenomenon?"
Wei Zhe had expected his third brother to discuss strictly, not suddenly raising this issue?
"Distrust in the authorities, especially when compared to the Wei Family. In these families' perspective, Wei Family or the guild overshadows the officials, deeming the officials as our property rather than serving for the peace and development of Xufu Town."
Wei Zhe remained silent and puzzled, while Yuchi's gaze deepened toward the distance.
Yuchi recognized this, understanding the situation effortlessly. If the Wei Family weren't as influential, merely a typical small family, then when such incidents occur, one would certainly notify the officials. Then, they would unquestionably resolve it thoroughly, executing as necessary.
"But considering the current situation, the guild's immense power isn't a virtue; it's a drawback. This might must be correspondingly constrained, ensuring officials can always bring us to justice."
"If ever reporting to the authorities is futile, chaos ensues within ordinary people's Xufu Town."
Yuchi understood the dread of this insight rigorously, believing it imperative to address first, fearing interminable repercussions otherwise.