Chapter 87: The Question of Chicken Ownership

Wannian County Government Office!

Niujia Village is close to Wannian County, so Wei Shuyu was on duty in Wannian County.

"Get out of the way, Lord Wei is here to take his duty."

Fang Yi'ai was dressed in a flamboyant manner, holding his head high, looking as if everyone owed him hundreds of strings of cash.

He stood at the entrance of the county government office, strutting around arrogantly as he cleared the way.

"Big Brother, look at the appearance of these remains. Doesn't it look like a lackey who bullies others?"

Choi Shin-ki smacked his lips and commented.

Snap!

Wei Shuyu raised his hand and smacked him on the head: "Who are you calling a lackey? Who's the dog?"

Is that how a lackey understands it?

I have every reason to suspect that you just want to knock me on the head.

Choi Shin-ki thought to himself, feeling wronged.

Bang.

As the two were talking, an object appeared at their feet...

Looking down, I saw it was Fang Yi'ai.

Was he thrown out?

"Where did this brat come from, daring to cause trouble in front of the county government office?"

The gatekeeper clapped his hands, looking equally arrogant.

"ah!"

Just as Wei Shuyu was about to step forward, Fang Yi'ai roared and charged at the gatekeeper, yelling, "You bastard, how dare you hit me! Do you know who my father is? My father is Fang Xuanling!"

Ping-ping-pong-pong.

Fang Yi'ai, possessed by the god of war, quickly and easily defeated the gatekeeper.

He hasn't been training for nothing these past few days.

He was just thrown out by the gatekeeper, mainly because he looked down on people... He was careless!

"What's up?"

The commotion outside the gate attracted the attention of the county government office.

A dozen or so people emerged shortly afterward.

"How dare you! You dare to offend the county government!"

One of the middle-aged county constables, dressed in the same clothes as Wei Shuyu, shouted and cursed.

Then, pointing at Wei Shuyu, he said, "And you, how dare you impersonate an official of the imperial court!"

"Men, seize those three and throw them into prison."

Splash...

The three were immediately surrounded.

Wei Shuyu was utterly speechless.

That's the downside of arrogance: something that could be resolved with just a few words is turned into something everyone knows.

"You bastard! My father is Fang Xuanling! Who dares to touch me!"

Fang Yi'ai stepped on the gatekeeper, roared, and exuded an air of self-importance.

"Your father is your father, and you are you!" the middle-aged county constable shouted. "Even the emperor is subject to the same laws as commoners. How dare you storm the county office! Arrest him!"

"..."

Wei Shuyu rubbed his forehead.

I knew it; it would never work if those two idiots called me "Dad."

"Remains, I'll help you."

No matter how many people there are, or when it comes to fighting, Choi Shin-ki has never backed down.

Bang.

Without exception.

Choi Shin-ki was definitely defeated in one move.

There are absolutely no exceptions.

Choi Shin-ki began to reveal details about his father.

"Wang Fatan, my father is Cui Nixuan!"

Absolutely not...

"Who do you say you are?" The middle-aged county constable was stunned.

“My dad is Choi Ni-hyun!” Choi Shin-ki shouted, raising his head.

"Are you Young Master Shenji?" the middle-aged county constable asked.

"good!"

Choi Shin-ki roared, "Those who are plotting against me, put your hands behind your heads and squat down, or I'll have my father punish you!"

Swoosh.

The middle-aged county constable immediately squatted down and put his hands behind his head.

Seeing his subordinates still standing there dumbfounded, he quickly gave them a scolding...

Soon, a strange scene unfolded in front of the county government office.

The yamen runners and county constables all squatted on the ground, while Cui Shenji and Fang Yi'ai smacked each other on the head.

Wei Shuyu was stunned...

Is this the power of the Five Surnames and Seven Noble Families?

A mere county constable dared to disrespect Fang Xuanling, yet was willing to be a dog for the Cui family!

No wonder Li Shimin was so wary of the aristocratic families.

Come to think of it...

Fang Xuanling was a renowned prime minister; he wouldn't target them without a legitimate reason.

However, if you offend the gentry, there are a hundred ways to make you wish you were dead!

"Wang Fatan, you were the one who hit me just now," Choi Shin-ki said while punching him.

That's enough.

Wei Shuyu couldn't bear to watch any longer.

This happened in front of the county government office. It's really not a good thing to beat an official in public like this.

"Go in."

Wei Shuyu went straight into the county government office.

Investigating the Imperial Seal of the State is necessary, but damn it, officials have to clock in...

It's like clocking in for work in my past life.

The three of them strolled around the county government office to familiarize themselves with the place, and were just about to organize their men to go to Niujia Village when a commotion broke out at the entrance.

"Who dares to make a scene at the entrance of the county government office!"

The middle-aged county constable shouted loudly and walked to the door while cursing.

"Please, Your Honor, do us justice."

A young man and an old man were seen arguing over a hen.

"Sir, this chicken is mine, but he insists it's his!"

"Bullshit, I've raised this chicken for two years. I came to Chang'an for the market today to sell it and make some money."

"You're talking nonsense! I have witnesses who can prove this chicken is mine!"

"Sir, they are forging evidence; they are complicit in this crime."

The people dared not watch when Cui Shenji beat up the county magistrate.

But as soon as they saw there was a lawsuit, they immediately surrounded them.

"How dare you make a scene at the county government office over such a trivial matter?" The middle-aged county constable frowned and scolded, "Give each of them forty strokes of the cane!"

Wei Shuyu was not surprised at all.

In ancient times, ordinary people were terrified of the government. The mere thought of going to the yamen would make their legs go weak.

In the Tang Dynasty, no matter what grievances you had, if you reported a case, you would be given forty strokes of the cane first!

After forty strokes of the cane, half of one's life would be gone.

I dare not report such trivial matters.

Big things can't be bought at a high price.

Don't assume that the county magistrate will actually handle the issue of who caused the lost duck and the pig in court.

To go to court, you'd need either a major case or to follow the 'normal' process of filing a complaint...

Going through this 'normal' process will definitely drain your pockets dry.

"Sir... we won't report this to the police."

The two retreated in cowardice.

No one expected that a simple chicken-stealing incident would lead to the involvement of the county magistrate.

"snort."

The middle-aged county magistrate flicked his sleeve and gave a cold snort, exuding official arrogance.

Turning to face Choi Shin-ki, he immediately bowed and adopted a fawning demeanor.

"stop!"

Just then, Wei Shuyu roared.

Wow.

The people who were about to disperse all looked at Wei Shuyu.

Upon seeing Wei Shuyu's official robes, his eyes widened in astonishment.

"Is he the county constable?"

"It shouldn't be wrong; no one would dare to impersonate an official at the entrance of the county government office."

"You didn't see it, did you? They even beat up County Magistrate Fan."

"What did you say?"

"Keep your voice down. They're probably the children of important people. Don't anger them."

The people's eyes were filled with fear.

"M-Sir, is there anything else?" The two looked at Wei Shuyu fearfully.

"You all say this chicken is yours?" Wei Shuyu smiled.

Upon seeing this, the people immediately became interested.

They knew that this junior county magistrate might be about to solve a case.

"be mine."

"Bullshit, it's mine."

The two men, holding the chicken, started arguing again.

"Shut up!"

Wei Shuyu roared angrily.

Just when the people thought Wei Shuyu would make a decision, his next words stunned them.

"I said this chicken is mine!"

Wei Shuyu instructed Cui Shenji, "Little Jiji, bring the chicken over."

Choi Shin-ki stepped forward and snatched the old hen away.

Afraid of chickens?

It does not exist.

The powerful and fearless Godbase.

You still dare to peck at its beak?

After a few slaps to the head, the chicken drooped its head, still behaving like a coward!