Chapter 387: Still Deciding to Sever Ties
Chapter 387: Still Deciding to Sever Ties Yuan Shanchuan coughed lightly and continued, "Afterwards, I remained unconscious for the entire month. I was recuperating at that person's house. As for the authorities arresting my family... it was indeed a misunderstanding. When the Zhao family murder case happened, I lost something nearby, and someone picked it up. That person saw me leaving the Zhao family's house." "That person mistook me for the killer but was too scared to come forward and reveal the truth, fearing retaliation. However, during these days, when the authorities couldn't find the culprit, he was tormented by guilt. So, when the constables came to inquire about the situation, he became anxious and blurted out that I was the murderer." "Unfortunately, I went missing for a month after the Zhao family murder case, and nobody saw me since then. The authorities believed I was fleeing in fear, leading to this misunderstanding that affected my family." After saying so much, Yuan Shanchuan felt exhausted. He leaned on Lu Sixing hand and took a couple of breaths before continuing, "During my recovery, I had no knowledge of what was happening outside. Fortunately, my in-law's family didn't believe that I committed the crime, so they secretly searched for my whereabouts. They found me, brought me back, and explained everything to the county magistrate." "The truth came to light, and the county magistrate naturally released all of us." He looked at Village Head Chen and said, "Village Head, I didn't consider the situation properly, which caused trouble for my family. My parents and brothers have suffered greatly. I should apologize and make it up to them." After speaking, he directly knelt in front of his parents, "I have been unfilial, causing my elderly parents to go through such hardships, enduring so much suffering. If you want to scold or beat me, I won't say a word. But severing ties... it's too severe." The Yuan elder couple stood dumbfounded, and the villagers suddenly realized the complexity of the situation. Village Head Chen let out a sigh of relief and nodded, "Indeed, severing ties is too severe. Now that the truth has come to light, Shanchuan didn't have any ill intentions, and he was injured as well. You are a family, and you should understand and support each other." The other villagers also nodded along. They understood that Yuan Shanchuan's survival under the eyes of a murderer was due to sheer luck. Village Head Chen looked at the Yuan family and saw their embarrassment. He didn't know what to say. Yuan, the eldest son, pointed at Shu Yu and said, "You all heard it. Fourth Brother just explained it himself. He was already severely injured. It had nothing to do with us when he started coughing up blood and fainted yesterday. We were not involved." Everyone was speechless. Is this the point you're focusing on? Is this the right time to bring it up? Village Head Chen glared at him and said, "You better keep quiet. In any case, the matter is resolved now, and the misunderstanding has been cleared. If you still feel wronged, let Shanchuan compensate you as a gesture, and you should still remain as one family. Is that acceptable? If you have anything to discuss, do it behind closed doors. I'm leaving." What a mess. The Yuan family just keeps causing trouble. Village Head Chen tried to leave but was interrupted. Yuan, the eldest son, said, "We have still decided to sever ties." Village Head Chen looked at him incredulously, "What... what did you say?"
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