Chapter 305 Attack

At the gate of Yukang City, County Magistrate Jiao cautiously accompanied Huo Xifei and said with a smile: "My Lord, you see, the people at this gate are free to enter and exit. There is no such thing as arbitrary collection of city fees."

Huo Xifei smiled but said nothing. He only glanced at the soldiers guarding the city gate. After a moment, he pointed at one of them and said, "Master Jiao, please ask that soldier to come over and talk to you!"

County Magistrate Jiao didn't know what Huo Xifei meant, so he quickly ordered someone to call the soldier over.

The soldier was inexplicably summoned, not knowing why, and hurriedly saluted County Magistrate Jiao and said, "Your Excellency!"

County Magistrate Jiao pointed at Huo Xifei and said, "Come and meet the Crown Prince! He has something to ask you!"

"I am honored to meet the Crown Prince!" The soldier hurriedly knelt on one knee to salute Huo Xifei. He felt even more nervous, but also a little expectant. He didn't know why the Crown Prince who suddenly came here called him here.

Huo Xifei said calmly, "Get up and talk!"

"Yes!" The soldier stood up hurriedly after hearing that, but still kept his head down and did not dare to look directly at Huo Xifei, waiting for Huo Xifei's questions.

"Raise your head!" Huo Xifei said with a faint smile.

"Yes, Your Highness!" The soldier slowly raised his head and looked at Huo Xifei.

However, when he saw Huo Xifei, his pupils suddenly widened and his face was full of disbelief. He was worried that he was seeing things, so he rubbed his eyes vigorously with his hands.

"Stop rubbing it!" Yuan Ziyu snorted coldly, "You didn't recognize the wrong person!"

"Villain...villain..." The soldier's voice changed in fear. He looked at Huo Xifei and then at Yuan Ziyu. The faces of these two people were really too outstanding. He grew up in Yukang City and had never seen such stunning people. Therefore, he had a very deep impression of Huo Xifei and Yuan Ziyu!

Now he suddenly discovered that one of them was actually the prince. You can imagine how shocked he was!

"How?" Huo Xifei asked with raised eyebrows.

"I... admit my mistake. Your Highness... Your Highness, please spare my life!" The soldier was so frightened that his face turned pale. He knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.

County Magistrate Jiao was stunned watching from the side, not knowing what had happened and how this soldier was related to the prince.

Yuan Ziyou smiled and said, "Master Jiao, are you confused right now?"

"Your subordinate...your subordinate..." County Magistrate Jiao gave an awkward smile, not knowing how to respond. He turned around and scolded the soldier, "How on earth have you offended the Crown Prince? Tell the truth now."

The soldier was so frightened that he could not speak clearly and could only kowtow.

"Lord Jiao, instead of asking him, why don't you ask me!" Yuan Ziyu said with a cold smile.

"Haha, young master, please don't blame me!" Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Jiao hurriedly looked at Yuan Ziyu and said, "No matter how this person offended the Crown Prince, I will punish him severely and let the Crown Prince vent his anger."

"Really?" Yuan Ziyou raised an eyebrow and asked, "But this person has offended our prince, and it's related to you, sir. What should we do?"

"Your subordinate?" County Magistrate Jiao's eyes widened in fear, and he quickly saluted Huo Xifei, "Your Highness, your subordinate... Your subordinate absolutely dares not offend Your Highness!"

"Ha!" Yuan Ziyou sneered when he saw that it was almost done. "Really? Then what about the entrance fee we paid when we entered the city?"

This sentence not only shocked the county magistrate, but also shocked Mr. He who was standing behind County Magistrate Jiao!

If you do the math, if the prince needs to pay an entrance fee when entering the city, doesn't that mean that the prince has already arrived in Yukang City a few days ago?

But the prince has been in Yukang City for a few days, but he hasn't come to the government office. Then... then...

County Magistrate Jiao and Lawyer He both turned pale!

County Magistrate Jiao fell to his knees with a plop, looking at Huo Xifei with horror on his face.

Huo Xifei smiled and said, "Why, has Lord Jiao regained his memory? Do you remember that you need to pay an entrance fee to enter Yukang City?"

"My lord, please spare me, my lord, please spare me!" County Magistrate Jiao no longer cared about anything else and kowtowed to Huo Xifei. The entrance fee was paid by the lord himself and he could not deny it no matter how he tried. He could only pray that the lord would show leniency.

Master He was so frightened that he almost lost his soul and followed County Magistrate Jiao in kowtow to Huo Xifei.

Watching County Magistrate Jiao and Lawyer He kowtow wildly, Huo Xifei remained expressionless and just watched coldly.

Everyone around the city gate was shocked by this scene. County Magistrate Jiao, who used to be able to cover the sky with one hand in Yukang City, was now like a frightened bird, trembling all over with a pale face. This was a scene they had never seen before!

"Report to the prince, bring the witness here!"

At this time, a group of soldiers led by Huo Wu and some civilians came to the city gate.

County Magistrate Jiao looked up and his face turned even paler.

Among the visitors were the common people of the city, the owners of rice shops, clothing shops, and restaurants...

This...this prince wants to settle accounts with him?

"This is the prince of Xuanping Hou. If you have anything to say or any grievances, just tell our prince. He will definitely take care of it for you!" Huo Wu said to the people.

The common people who had come with Huo Wu looked at each other, then at Huo Xifei, unsure whether to step forward and speak. After all, County Magistrate Jiao was the local emperor of Yukang City. If the prince simply asked questions and left, County Magistrate Jiao would still be tyrannical in Yukang City. Wouldn't their lives be in jeopardy? They might even lose their lives!

Huo Xifei looked at the people's expressions and understood their concerns, so he said, "Everyone, I, Huo, have come here today on the orders of the Emperor to provide disaster relief. At the same time, we must investigate and punish corrupt officials throughout the country. Jiao Haixing has committed numerous crimes, and his crimes are unforgivable. If you have any grievances, please come to me. I, Huo, promise to seek justice for you."

As soon as Huo Xifei said this, County Magistrate Jiao collapsed to the ground, knowing that he was doomed today. Even if he wanted to escape, it would be unrealistic. Except for the few guarding the city gate and Mr. He, the other soldiers around him were all subordinates of the Crown Prince.

Never mind, County Magistrate Jiao sighed and lowered his head. He was just greedy for money. At worst, he would be dismissed from office. Fortunately, he had accumulated wealth over the years and had a backup plan. Even if he was dismissed from office, he would not have to worry about his future.

"Young Master...are you serious?" a voice asked hurriedly at this time.

Huo Xifei and Yuan Ziyu looked over and saw that it was the waiter from the tavern!

"Of course!" Huo Xifei nodded affirmatively.

The clerk was overjoyed and hurriedly pulled the shopkeeper beside him and said, "Shopkeeper, this is a good opportunity for you to seek justice. You can't bear to see your family property being robbed."

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