In the back hall of Anxi County Government, County Magistrate Liu was sitting in an old-fashioned wooden armchair, leisurely enjoying fragrant tea.
Drinking tea was one of his hobbies. County Magistrate Liu didn't have many hobbies. Closing the door and having fun with his concubine in the room was one of them. Next was drinking tea.
The tea was good tea, which was given to him by the county magistrate a few days ago. The county magistrate was also a tea lover. County Magistrate Liu had been thinking about his treasured tea leaves for some days, but the county magistrate had been unwilling to part with them. A few days ago, after County Magistrate Zhou was taken away by the magistrate, the county magistrate seemed to have changed into a different person. Not only did he serve good tea readily, but he was also much more humble when talking to him.
Having been an official for many years, County Magistrate Liu certainly knew why the county magistrate would change like this.
A few days ago, County Magistrate Zhou was found to have taken bribes and used public office for personal gain … Anyway, there were a lot of crimes. He was taken back to the magistrate's office by the magistrate, and he might not have a good life in the future.
In the past, these things had seemed extremely normal to them.
Of all the officials in the county government, there was probably not a single one who could be described as uncorrupted and impartial.
It was harmless to accept some money and make things convenient for others. As long as the matter was not blown out of proportion, even the county magistrate would turn a blind eye to it.
The county magistrate had certainly done these things. The problem was that County Magistrate Zhou, who was almost the same as him, was taken away in this way. Hearing this news, the county magistrate broke into a cold sweat on the spot.
If he was found, wouldn't he end up the same as County Magistrate Zhou?
After being on tenterhooks for a few days, what he worried about didn't happen. Then, he was a little relieved.
It seemed that County Magistrate Zhou was just a little unlucky, and it was not the higher-ups who wanted to thoroughly investigate these officials. However, although he was a little relieved, he behaved much more restrained. He didn't dare to do any secret tricks, and he kept a good relationship with the county magistrate. If there was any news from the higher-ups, he could know it immediately.
Of course, County Magistrate Liu accepted the county magistrate's goodwill. At this moment, he squinted his eyes and tasted the fragrant tea. He was still thinking about what he had just done with his concubine. Suddenly, there came the sound of hurried footsteps outside the door, and a yamen runner rushed in.
County Magistrate Liu raised his eyebrows. Last time County Magistrate Zhou had an accident, it was this guy who rushed in. Seeing his flustered look this time, could it be that something big had happened again?
She didn't mind that he didn't knock on the door and quickly asked, "What happened?"
"My lord!" The runner panted heavily and said, "Someone from the front office is here. He came from the capital!"
"The capital!"
County Magistrate Liu exclaimed. The people from the capital city did not dare to neglect and hurried to the front hall.
A quarter of an hour later, County Magistrate Liu changed into his official uniform and followed two eunuchs from the palace to leave the yamen.
The two of them were indeed from the capital. The imperial edict could not be faked.
But they came all the way from the capital city to announce the imperial edict just to reward a small county magistrate. When did the imperial edict become so worthless?
Of course, the imperial edict would not be so cheap. County Magistrate Liu had been an official for so many years, but he had only seen it twice.
It should be noted that when he took office, he only held a letter of appointment in his hand. But now, a county magistrate under his command could be rewarded by His Majesty. How could he be an emperor in the future?
First, there was the honorable female arrester, whom His Excellency warned him not to offend. Later, the county magistrate was rewarded by His Majesty, who must have a powerful background. He couldn't afford to offend them. What was the point of being a county magistrate?
"Lead the way. Let's go to the Li family village!"
When they were in the yamen just now, County Magistrate Liu had investigated the soon-to-be County Magistrate Li. At this time, with a group of yamen runners, he led the two people to the Li family village to announce the imperial edict.
"You don't have to go to the Li family village!" A light voice came from behind. County Magistrate Liu looked back and saw a valiant figure coming out of the county office.
"Prince …"
When the two eunuchs looked back, their faces suddenly changed and they were about to kneel down to salute. MIngzhu waved her hand to them and said, "If you want to announce the imperial edict, go directly to the Ruyi Workshop."
…
In the Ruyi Workshop, Li Yi was lazy again and didn't come today. In addition to the four girls, there was only Fang, who was sitting in the corner and dozing off.
In his intermittent dream, he followed his son-in-law to earn money and bought a big house. There were servants to serve him in everything. After a long time of torturing the wicked woman at home, she finally allowed him to take a concubine. In his joy, he was about to welcome Miss Hong from the Jade Courtyard back home …
"Who is Li Yi? His Majesty has an imperial edict. Kneel down and accept it! "
Suddenly, a loud roar woke Fang up from his dream. His body trembled. The big house was gone, the servants and maids were gone, and Miss Hong was gone …
"What are you shouting for? Go to the funeral!"
Having his beautiful dream interrupted, Old Fang was immediately enraged. He did not even see who it was before he scolded the intruder.
"How dare you!"
"How dare you!"
The two fair-skinned and beardless men's faces darkened. They glared at Fang and said coldly almost at the same time.
As eunuchs who delivered imperial edicts, they were fine in the palace. But outside the palace, everyone was respectful and greeted them with a smile. When had they ever been scolded like this?
What did this fool say just now?
Go to the funeral?
He dared to say that His Majesty's imperial edict was a funeral. He was courting death!
County Magistrate Liu, who was following them, also felt his eyelids twitching. Where did this fool come from? How could he say such nonsense?
"What? Do you still want to fight?"
Fang was still angry because he was woken up from his sweet dream. His eyes widened when he heard the words. He took a step forward, and a burst of momentum suddenly pressed over.
Was it reasonable to disturb someone's sweet dream?
Just now, these two guys seemed to call his son-in-law's name. Judging from their posture, were they here to seek revenge?
With that thought in mind, the aura emanating from Old Fang's body grew even stronger.
The two eunuchs' faces changed. Then, they became completely cold and said loudly, "Take him down!"
"Those who don't know are not guilty. Those who don't know are not guilty …" County Magistrate Liu waved his hand hurriedly before the yamen runners came in. He looked at Fang and said, "You fool, these two are sent by His Majesty to deliver the imperial edict. Where is Li Yi? Ask him to come out to receive the imperial edict! "
"Receive the imperial edict?"
Fang looked at the man in the official robe and the two eunuchs. He stood there in a daze, and his mind was blank.
Several women stood beside the counter and looked over with shock in their eyes.
"Where is your son-in-law?"
When Fang's heart was in turmoil, a familiar voice came to his ears.
"At … at home." Fang swallowed his saliva and said with a trembling voice.
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