Old Sun looked at Advisor Chen and said faintly, "I'm sorry, Advisor Chen. If you have anything to say, you should speak to our boss."
The theater still had a long way to go. He would never let his blood, sweat, and tears be destroyed in the hands of others. Of course, not only would he not agree, but young Sir Li would not agree either.
"Who is your boss?" Advisor Chen asked with a frown.
Old Sun pointed in the direction of the door. "That's him."
Advisor Chen turned his head and looked at the young man walking in. He was slightly startled. He didn't think that the boss of the theater, which was almost everywhere in Qing 'an Prefecture, would be so young. In his shock, he didn't notice that the two bailiffs standing beside him became excited when they saw the young man.
"I don't care who is in charge here. My boss has condescended to host a banquet at Drunken Fragrance Tower tonight. He has invited some merchants like you. Remember, this is your last chance." Advisor Chen said coldly. He then turned to the two bailiffs and said, "Let's go."
It wasn't until a long time after he left the theater that he felt something was missing. He looked around and found that the two bailiffs who were supposed to be following him were gone.
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"Sir, you're back!"
The two bailiffs immediately walked to Li Yi's side and said excitedly the moment Advisor Chen walked out of the door.
Li Yi looked at the two and smiled. "Daniu, Wei Qiang, I haven't seen you in a few months. You two seem to have regressed."
Daniu laughed awkwardly. Ever since Sir Liu left, County Magistrate Wei only used his own confidants in the county government. The days of old bailiffs like them were not good.
"During this time, Bailiffs Daniu and the others have helped us a lot. Otherwise, our days would have been even more difficult before Sir returned," Old Sun said with a smile.
"It's only right, it's only right." Daniu rubbed his head and smiled. "I was thinking of quitting this lousy bailiff position and finding a job here. It's better than being bullied in the county government."
"Alright, alright. If you don't want to be a constable, do you think your wife will forgive you?" Li Yi waved his hand, sat down on the chair next to him, and said, "Just in time. Tell me, what's going on with that Lord Wei? What's the situation in the county government now?"
No one knew these things better than Daniu and the others. Daniu stepped forward and immediately said, "This is Sir Wei. He came here after Sir Liu was transferred to the capital to be a high-ranking official. I heard that he used to be an official in the capital, but I don't know what kind of official he was. Usually, his eyes are on his head. Even Magistrate Wang and Secretary Zheng didn't look him in the eye …"
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Magistrate Wang was very sad. He was so sad that he couldn't even taste his favorite tea.
He was healthy, his children were filial, and his married life was harmonious. The only thing that could trouble him was his career.
Two months ago, on a sunny day like today, he and Magistrate Liu had rare leisure time. They drank tea and chatted in a secluded place in the back of the government office. Anxi County had become a model for all the counties in Qing 'an Prefecture and even the whole country. Even the imperial court had praised it. As parents and magistrates, they naturally gained a lot of credit. The two of them, who originally didn't have much hope for an official career, couldn't help but feel a little ambitious as they chatted.
He still remembered County Magistrate Liu's high-spirited appearance that day. At that time, he had even flattered him. It was probably because County Magistrate Liu's forehead was full of vigor and his glabella was shining. In the future, his career as an official would definitely prosper, and he would not waste his life in the position of Anxi County Magistrate.
Before the two of them finished their cup of tea, a yamen runner came to report that the imperial court had sent an urgent document …
What happened after that could be described as a twist and turn of events.
Magistrate Liu was really promoted. The Anxi County Magistrate inexplicably became the capital magistrate. It seemed that they were both county magistrates, but there was a huge difference between them.
Although Anxi County was also a superior county, the Anxi County Magistrate couldn't be compared with the capital magistrate in terms of rank, status, and future.
One could only drink tea and chat in a place eight hundred miles away from the capital, while the other entered the real center of power in this country. Many people said that one couldn't be a capital magistrate for three lifetimes, which meant that one could only be a capital magistrate if he didn't practice morality for three lifetimes in a row. It was like saying that the grapes were sour. Whoever believed it would be an asshole …
Although County Magistrate Wang was envious of County Magistrate Liu, he was still a little happy in his heart.
After all, in Anxi County, as the second-in-command, he was only half a rank lower than Magistrate Liu. Of course, those big shots in the magistrate's office were not included …
Generally speaking, when Magistrate Liu left, he could also move up a bit. Although it was only half a rank, he was still a top official, wasn't he?
However, Magistrate Wang didn't receive an imperial edict from His Majesty, but County Magistrate Wei came.
County Magistrate Liu became County Magistrate Wei, but Magistrate Wang was still the same Magistrate Wang.
What made him even more depressed was that County Magistrate Wei was transferred from the capital and seemed to be very familiar with a big shot in the magistrate's office. He had only been here for two months, but he already had the absolute initiative in the county government. He and Secretary Zheng were completely powerless, and Magistrate Wang was even more leisurely than before.
"Dog official!"
Magistrate Wang spat. After taking a sip of tea, he heard a voice coming from behind.
"Sir, the tea is cold. Do you need another cup?"
"Pu!"
Magistrate Wang spat out all the famous tea that he usually didn't bear to take out. He turned around in panic. When he saw the person standing behind him, he scolded angrily, "Bastard, when did you come here?"
"Just when Sir scolded me as a 'dog official'." Da Niu scratched his head and said with grievance.
Then, he showed an interested expression and said, "Sir, who were you scolding just now?"
"I was scolding myself!" Magistrate Wang's little heart was still pounding. He kicked Da Niu's butt hard and said, "Get out, get out, get as far away from me as possible. Don't let me see you again!"
"Just scold County Magistrate Wei. Everyone in the county government knows that you always scold County Magistrate Wei behind his back …"
Da Niu muttered and said as he walked back, "I came to tell Sir that Sir Li is back. He also asked about the county government today. I said that Sir and Secretary Zheng's situation is not very good. Sir Li said that since we are colleagues, he should help them if they have any difficulties while he is still in Qing 'an Prefecture … Since he didn't, I'll go and tell Sir Li now."
"Get out, if you don't get out …"
Seeing Da Niu muttering, Magistrate Wang just scolded him. Suddenly, he seemed to think of something and asked, "What did you say? Sir Li is back? Which Sir Li?"
"But Sir is no longer a County Lieutenant now. Even if the two of us joined hands, we can't defeat County Magistrate Wei. Forget it …" Da Niu muttered to himself and then shook his head. He was about to leave Magistrate Wang's sight.
"County Lieutenant … Could it be County Lieutenant Li?"
Hearing this, Magistrate Wang's eyes lit up. Looking at Da Niu's disappearing back, he rushed up like an arrow …
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"Come, come, Da Niu, taste this tea …" Magistrate Wang poured a cup of tea for Da Niu and patted his shoulder. He said with a smile, "You have been a constable in the county government for a long time. I remember that you were already here when I was just transferred to Anxi County … Da Niu, tell me honestly, how do I usually treat you?"
Seeing Magistrate Wang uncharacteristically stroking his shoulder with one hand, Da Niu took a few steps back and suddenly thought of a rumor that all the runners in the county government knew.
It was said that Magistrate Wang and County Magistrate Liu often did some shameful things in a room in the back office. It was not a big news that Magistrate Wang had a fetish for men.
Thinking of this, he immediately covered his chest with his hands and said in horror, "Sir, sir, don't do this. I, I won't obey you even if I die!"
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