After announcing the imperial edict, the two eccentric eunuchs walked away with sullen faces. According to the usual practice, when it came to conferring titles and increasing nobility, the person receiving the imperial edict would always prepare a small gift to express his gratitude. But looking at the current situation, the scholar who did not know what was good for him did not resist the imperial edict, which was already giving them enough face.
Over the years, there were many noble and reclusive officials who resigned from their positions. The Emperor was wise and magnanimous, so he had never been convicted for this, but he still felt embarrassed.
Fortunately, he had listened to Her Highness. Otherwise, he might not have been able to resolve the matter today.
The man in the official uniform also left. When Li Yi heard him introducing himself as the county magistrate and his future superior, he realized that he was also the father of the young man who had enmity with him …
He had offended his superior before taking office …
However, this was not the most important thing. Looking at the neatly folded official uniform and the official seal on it, Li Yi began to feel a little absent-minded again.
Did the Emperor's brain get kicked by a donkey? Didn't he just copy an article … Why did he make him a county magistrate?
What a sin. If he had known this earlier, he wouldn't have copied the disciple rules …
He had never thought of throwing himself into the tide of building feudalism. When he had enough money in the future, he would be able to travel and travel when he was bored. If he became a county magistrate, he would have to manage some trivial matters all day long. Wouldn't he be tied to Anxi County?
Li Yi's heart was heavy. He was inexplicably appointed an official, and he was not happy …
However, the others did not think so.
Fang, who was the first to know the news, was still in a daze until now.
County magistrate, county magistrate, how did the son-in-law become a county magistrate!
In the past, a county magistrate was equivalent to one of the top positions in the stronghold. In this way, it was already a high position that Fang could not imagine.
Of course, apart from Fang, those who were still standing outside the door were also dumbfounded.
The Second Aunt had just returned from the chicken coop, and the egg in her hand had already fallen to the ground and broken into pieces. She, who had always been stingy, did not notice this at all. She muttered in a trembling voice, "County Lieutenant, County Lieutenant … County Lieutenant …"
The expressions of the other direct descendants of the Liu family were also particularly interesting. The Willow Leaf Village started with bandits. Since the establishment of the village, they had gradually transitioned from bandits to ordinary farmers. There hadn't been a scholar for decades. Suddenly, a County Lieutenant appeared out of nowhere. Thinking that they would have to see the County Lieutenant frequently in the future, they immediately became nervous.
Upon thinking of certain things, many people started to feel slightly uneasy.
After all, he had snatched it back then …
Now that the weak scholar had become the county magistrate, would he come back to settle the score with them? Although they did not participate in that incident, it was hard to say whether he would vent his anger on them or not …
While everyone was feeling uneasy, the sound of whispers came into the courtyard, which made people feel upset for no reason. Li Yi waved his hand at Fang and said in a low mood, "Close the door."
"Disperse, disperse …"
Fang could see that the son-in-law was in a bad mood. He shouted a few words to the people around the door, and then closed the door. He continued to look at Li Yi with a puzzled expression.
The son-in-law had been made an official by the emperor, which was a great thing. But looking at him, it seemed that he had been robbed of money.
Could it be that he felt that the official title was too low for him?
Xiao Huan was extremely happy that the son-in-law had been made a high official. But seeing that the son-in-law did not seem to be happy, she did not say anything, but she was very happy in her heart.
The son-in-law had become the county magistrate, so wouldn't Xiao Huan be the county magistrate's maid in the future?
"Husband, this … what is going on?"
After everyone left, the courtyard became quiet. Liu Ruyi looked at Li Yi, and there was still a look of surprise on her pretty face.
Liu Ruyi also turned her head to look at him. How did a weak scholar suddenly become a county magistrate?
This change was a little hard for her to accept.
Would she still be able to rob his things with a clear conscience in the future?
"I must have been framed!" Li Yi said with an ugly expression, gritting his teeth and gritting his teeth.
Fang staggered.
If being framed could make him a county magistrate, he would accept all the framing!
…
In Ruyi's Workshop, Li Yi sat at a table, drinking alone to drown his sorrows. He was thinking about how to get rid of the position of county magistrate.
Slack in work, corruption, and bending the law?
It would be a good idea if he could go back home and work as a farmer. But it would not be worth it if he went to jail for this.
After all, this was a feudal society that did not care about human rights at all. If the emperor asked him to be an official, then he must be an official. Did the emperor ever ask for the opinions of the people involved?
"When is County Magistrate Li going to be appointed? The position of county magistrate is very important, and it can't be left vacant for too long."
Just when Li Yi was racking his brains and thinking hard, a clear and melodious voice came from outside the door. Seeing the female arrester coming in, Li Yi suddenly stood up and glared at her, asking, "Is it you? Is it you who did this?"
Li Yi thought about it over and over again. He felt that no matter how big the hole in the brain of the Emperor of Jing Country was, it was impossible for him to just rely on a piece of "Rules for Disciples" to confer him the position of a county officer. If there was no one behind this, he would not believe it even if he was beaten to death.
And Arrester Li, who had a powerful background, was his primary suspect.
"You said you wanted to be the county magistrate. Why? I helped you, but you not only don't say thank you, but also blame me." Li MIngzhu sat opposite him, took a wine cup, and said lightly after filling it with wine.
She did not deny it, which meant she admitted it.
"It's really you!"
Thinking that she was the one who set him up, Li Yi suddenly became furious. This ungrateful person ate his food and drank his wine, but in the end, she bit the hand that fed her. She did not care about his kindness at all, and even dug such a big hole for him to jump into …
After drinking the wine in her cup, the female arrester frowned and said, "What wine is this? It's as light as water. Where's your strong wine? Take it out quickly!"
Li Yi pulled the wine pot to his side and took the wine cup from her hand. He stared at her with fire in his eyes.
Why the hell would she drink? There was no wine, and he didn't even give her water!
The female arrester was not angry at all. She crossed her arms, looked at him, and said lightly, "What? Didn't you say you wanted to be the county magistrate?"
"Who said I …"
Li Yi had only said half a sentence before he was rendered speechless. At this moment, a familiar scene appeared in his mind.
"What's so good about being a lowly official? There's no rank, and I'm ordered around all day. It's meaningless … If I want to be an official, I should at least be a county magistrate, or at least a county magistrate. What's the point of being an official …"
"What's the point …"
"What …"
"Is it …"
The words that he said to MIngzhu at that time echoed in his mind for a long time.
"Damn it, my mouth is so cheap …"
Li Yi looked up to the sky and let out a long sigh after being tricked by his strength.
"It's not death, it's self-destruction … If you don't seek death, you won't die. The ancients were right!"
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