Early the next morning, when the rooster crowed, Zhang Yi walked into the mourning hall and saw his nephew still kneeling there. He approached him and said, "Yutong, it takes 49 days for the coffin to stop. You can't go on like this. Second Uncle will stay here for now. You should go and rest. "
Zhang Yutong shook his head and said with a hoarse voice, "Second Uncle, there will be more people here today. I am young and can still hold on."
Zhang Yi wanted to persuade him again, but the receptionist shouted, "Condolences to County Supervisor!"
Zhang Yi turned around abruptly and glared at the entrance of the hall with fiery eyes. He saw that Jun Ting was dressed in a snow-white robe with a high collar. She looked extremely handsome and spirited. Wen Ao and Yu Hailong walked in slowly by her side.
Zhang Yi roared and rushed forward, "Surnamed Yu, what are you doing here?"
Yu Junting looked at him and said, "The Prefectural Magistrate has passed away. I am here to offer my condolences as a colleague!"
Zhang Yi shouted, "Don't be a crocodile! Get out! Our Zhang family does not welcome you! "
Yu Hailong's face darkened and shouted, "Zhang Yi, how dare you speak to the County Supervisor like this!"
Zhang Yi let out a sorrowful laugh, puffed out his chest and said, "What? You are the number one hero of Tongren. Do you want to kill me in front of everyone? Come! Just do it. The Zhang family will only die standing, not kneel! "
Yu Hailong was furious, "Ridiculous!" He wanted to rush forward but was stopped by Yu Junting with his ivory fan.
At this time, Zhang Yutong walked over and glanced at Yu Junting with fear. Their eyes met and immediately avoided eye contact. He whispered to Zhang Yi, "Second Uncle, the County Supervisor came out of goodwill to pay his respects. Don't be rude."
Zhang Yi turned around and said angrily, "What did you say? How did your father die? If it wasn't for her not attending the banquet and inciting the other leaders to not show up, your father would not have died from anger. "
Zhang Yutong's face was red and he explained, "Second Uncle, there is no reason to force people to do favors. My father's birthday, it is reasonable for him to come and not come. My father died of a sudden illness, how can you blame the County Supervisor? "
Zhang Yi was trembling with anger. He pointed at Zhang Yutong and said, "You … you spineless brat. Forget it, the one who died was your father. If you can bear it, I won't bother with you!" Zhang Yi flung his sleeves and left angrily.
Zhang Yutong looked at his uncle walking away and swallowed his saliva with difficulty. He humbly said to Yu Junting, "Lord County Supervisor, please!"
Yu Junting glanced at him and nodded lightly, saying, "You are very good!"
Yu Junting walked to the coffin and looked at Zhang Duo's memorial tablet. Her expression gradually became solemn. She put the ivory fan on her waist and slightly closed her eyes. She bowed three times to Zhang Duo's memorial tablet and prayed in her heart, "The struggle in the bureaucracy is more dangerous than the battlefield. Today you lost, but at least you can have a grand funeral and a filial son. I only hope … if I lose in the future, I can have a good death like you. I don't want to be humiliated in life and have a difficult burial in death! Go, go, have a good journey! "
Yu Junting slowly bowed three times and straightened her back. She sighed and her face was full of sorrow.
Zhang Yutong knelt on the praying mat and kowtowed three times to Yu Junting. He quickly got up and attentively said, "County Supervisor has worked hard. Please come to the side room and serve tea. My father passed away suddenly. I still have to trouble County Supervisor to take care of the affairs in Tongren. "
Yu Junting lightly glanced at him and said, "Your father has passed away. You are the magistrate of Tongren. I will help you well."
Zhang Yutong fearfully said, "No, no, no. Yu Tong is young and ignorant. How can she bear such a heavy responsibility? I still have to trouble County Supervisor to take care of the affairs in Tongren. Uh … I have already prepared to open a main door in the back of the residence. After the funeral, I will seal the entrance to the front yamen. "
There were some other gentry in the hall who had come to pay their respects and had not left. When they heard these flattering words, they couldn't help but look at each other speechlessly. They all sighed in their hearts, "With Magistrate Zhang's death, the Zhang family … is really finished!"
…
"I am leaving!"
"Oh!"
"I am leaving now."
"Oh!"
Seeing that Ye Xiaotian was a little absent-minded, Zhan Ning 'er fiercely stepped on his foot.
"Ouch!"
Ye Xiaotian's cry of pain attracted the attention of everyone. Young Master An, Old Mao, Hua Yunfei and the others were gloating. The Scribes of the Ye Residence glared at Zhan Ning 'er. How dare she be so rude to the Venerable. But … it was better to open her eyes wider. She couldn't care less about other things!
Ye Xiaotian lowered his voice and complained bitterly, "What are you doing? I didn't sleep well last night. Why are you tormenting me so early in the morning?"
Zhan Ning 'er said angrily, "You are absent-minded. What are you thinking about?"
Ye Xiaotian said, "What can I be thinking about? County Supervisor Yu left early in the morning without saying goodbye. He said he was going to the yamen to pay his respects. I am worried that they will fight. Once it causes chaos, Tongren will no longer be peaceful …"
Zhan Ning 'er curled her lips and said, "I know you are thinking about that little devil. Are you regretting that you didn't ask her to stay last night? "
Ye Xiaotian smiled bitterly. The two of them were intimate for a night, but nothing happened. He felt that his image had instantly become great. However, although nothing happened, how could he sleep well with a beauty in his arms? When he woke up in the morning, he was especially hot. Now it seemed that he was not the only one who was hot.
Young Master An coughed and stepped forward to help. "Cousin, we should be on our way. Are you two done talking?"
Zhan Ning 'er had to go. Her mother's health was not good. Recently, her illness had been relapsing. She could not leave for too long. Young Master An was ordered to attend Fatty Zhang's birthday. Now that something had happened, he had to go back and report to the Elder Great Grandfather.
If time was tight, he could send someone back and he would stay to attend the funeral. However, Fatty Zhang was the leader of the chieftains in Tongren. The rules were strict. The funeral would end at seven by seven. He had to wait for more than a hundred chieftains from all over Guiyang to send people to attend the funeral. He had plenty of time, so he went back first.
Zhan Ning 'er rolled her eyes at him and said, "What do I have to say to this guy? Let's go!" She turned around and walked away. Young Master An smiled at Ye Xiaotian and cupped his hands together. "Did you see that? Only a man who is obsessed with a girl like her. I advise you to be careful! "
Zhan Ning 'er vaguely heard something. She turned her head and said, "Surnamed An, what did you say?"
Young Master An hurriedly chased after her and said, "I said that cousin is more beautiful than a flower. You are virtuous and good at needlework. There's nothing you don't know. You are beautiful in cooking. If he can marry you, it will be the Ye family's blessing. Ha! Hahaha … "
…
As soon as Yu Junting came out of the Zhang Residence, the bodyguard standing respectfully outside the residence led the horse over. Yu Junting walked a few steps and suddenly stopped. She said slowly, "Mister Wen, what do you think of Zhang Yutong?"
Wen Ao said, "He's like an eagle and a wolf. He seems to be plotting something!"
Yu Hailong said disdainfully, "He's just a young man. I think he's afraid of the County Supervisor and is purposely trying to please him."
Zhang Yutong did not appear in front of others in the past. Therefore, the chieftains, including Yu Junting, were not familiar with him. The chieftains' target had always been Zhang Duo. They never thought that Zhang Duo would suddenly die. Their original goal was to use Zhang Duo to complete their plan. After the overall situation was settled, whether the descendant of the Zhang family was virtuous or foolish had no effect on the overall situation. Therefore, they did not pay much attention to this person.
Yu Junting smiled and said, "It's possible! If it's the latter, it's fine. If it's the former, I really have to be careful. I don't want to capsize in the gutter when all the big waves have come! "As she spoke, her eyes flickered, but no one knew what she was thinking.
When Yu Junting returned to the Yu Residence, Dai Tongzhi, Chieftain Tashi, Chieftain Hongdong and the rest were already waiting there. When they saw Yu Junting return, the chieftains immediately came forward to welcome her. Smiling from ear to ear, Yu Junting said, "I've troubled everyone to wait for a long time. Please sit, sit, sit. We're all family, don't stand on ceremony. "
Everyone sat down and waited for Yu Junting to sit at the head of the table. Dai Tongzhi then said with a smile, "Just now while waiting for the County Supervisor, we were extremely bored. We discussed the situation in Tongren. Everyone felt that if one does not accept what Heaven has given, one will be punished. If one does not welcome it when the time is right, one will suffer instead. The County Supervisor should comply with the Heaven's will. "
Yu Junting raised her teacup and swept her gaze across everyone. Her eyes were clear and bright. Although it was just a glance, everyone felt as if she was staring at them. Yu Junting slowly took a sip of tea and said, "Oh? You all think that this is a good opportunity for us? "
Chieftain Tashi said, "Yes, County Supervisor, that young master of the Zhang family is a coward. His father is a good-for-nothing and he is even more of a good-for-nothing than his father. I believe that as long as we give him a hint, he will obediently give up the prefectural magistrate position. Once the situation is set, they will never be able to make a comeback!"
Yu Junting slightly frowned and did not say anything.
Chieftain Hongdong said, "County Supervisor, our original plan was to force Zhang Duo into submission. Now that the young master of the Zhang family is even more of a coward than Zhang Duo, isn't this a heaven-sent opportunity? "
Yu Junting pondered for a while and was about to speak when the steward at the door reported, "Imperial Judge Ye is here."
Ye Xiaotian strode in and immediately bowed to everyone. Yu Junting's pretty face slightly heated up and she quickly looked away. When she turned her head back, she had already regained her composure. She lightly nodded and said indifferently, "Imperial Judge Ye, please take a seat."
"Yes!"
Ye Xiaotian's gaze met hers and his face slightly heated up. He quickly restrained his thoughts and sat up straight. Yu Junting lightly coughed and told him what Dai Tongzhi and Chieftain Tashi had said. She asked, "What does Imperial Judge Ye think about this?"
Ye Xiaotian concentrated and pondered for a moment. He raised his head and said, "County Supervisor, this lowly official has the same opinion as the chieftains. If we do not act decisively, we will only suffer from chaos. We cannot hesitate just because of Magistrate Zhang's sudden death and miss this golden opportunity! "
Chieftain Hong Dong, Chieftain Tashi and the rest were very excited and suddenly felt that this pretty boy was much more pleasing to the eye. Yu Junting looked at Ye Xiaotian with interest and said, "Oh? Tell me your reason! "
Ye Xiaotian said, "With Zhang Duo's sudden death, if we continue to pressure his son, it will indeed look rather cruel. However, a situation crueler than this, County Supervisor should have already predicted it when he decided to fight for the magistrate's throne.
If we do not bear it for a moment, there will be endless troubles in the future. At this point, even if County Supervisor is willing to give in, can you? What about the people who follow you? When the Zhang family recovers in the future, will they let you go? Only when the dust settles, can Tongren Province truly settle down! "
Yu Junting hesitated and said, "Zhang Duo is older than me and has a higher seniority than me. I have no qualms fighting him. If he loses, it is because his skills are inferior and he cannot blame others! But Zhang Yutong is a junior after all. I am afraid that he has an unfair advantage and will arouse criticism from all sides … "
Ye Xiaotian said, "County Supervisor, if you take to heart every Tom, Dick or Harry's grumbling, won't you become a crotch cloth?"
Yu Junting was surprised and asked, "What do you mean?"
Ye Xiaotian said, "No matter what they fart, you have to take it!"
Yu Junting blushed and scolded, "Presumptuous, too crude!"
Yu Junting glared at him angrily and suddenly giggled and said, "Although the words are crude, the reasoning is not!"
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