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Uncle Liu couldn't help but chuckle at Tang Qiqi's indignant expression. He had come all this way through wind and rain, fearing that the little girl would suffer, and seeing her like this made it all worthwhile.

He frowned and said, "He's a corrupt official. What do you think we should do, Qiqi? Should Uncle Liu kill him for you?"

As he said this, Uncle Liu glared at the county magistrate with a murderous look on his face.

The county magistrate, trembling like a leaf, asked, "This humble official greets the general. I truly had no idea that this young lady was one of your people. Even if you gave me a hundred lives, I wouldn't dare to act so presumptuously!"

Uncle Liu's face was full of anger: "As expected of a corrupt official. You are the magistrate of Huaiyuan County. Do you not judge cases based on facts but on personal relationships? Xiao Qiqi, since he bullied you, you decide what to do."

Tang Qiqi played with Uncle Liu's sword while giving the county magistrate a meaningful look, then asked innocently, "Uncle Liu, can this sword really kill people?"

Upon hearing this, the county magistrate felt a chill run down his spine. He was so frightened that his legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground, pleading, "General, please have mercy and spare me this time!"

Uncle Liu didn't even look at the county magistrate, but looked at Tang Qiqi with a doting expression and said, "My opinion doesn't count. Whether or not I give you a chance, you have to ask my little Qiqi!"

The county magistrate then shamelessly begged Tang Qiqi, "Little girl, no, little ancestor, please forgive me this time. I'll never dare to do it again!"

Tang Qiqi tilted her head and thought for a long time before saying, "It's not that I can't spare you, but you have to prove that you can judge cases and do practical things for the people."

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Seeing that things had taken a turn for the better, the county magistrate breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Don't worry, I will. I'll start the case now."

Xu Lanzhi was still in a daze. Just a second ago, she and her daughter were in mortal danger, but now her daughter was talking non-stop with a valiant general.

She asked in a low voice, "Erzhuzi, do you know this person? Why does everyone call our Qiqi 'his little Qiqi'?"

Erzhuzi whispered, "This is the man who saved Qiqi in Lanling. I didn't expect him to be a general."

Over there, the county magistrate had already sent someone to fetch a chair. Uncle Liu brought over a chair, placed Tang Qiqi on his lap, and watched the county magistrate preside over the case!

Soon, the county magistrate recounted all of Qian Yuanwai's crimes, including poisoning Xu Lanzhi to divide the chickens, plotting against Tang Qingshan, and a series of other evil deeds such as running rampant in the village and forcing women into prostitution.

Master Qian knew that the county magistrate would not protect him now, but he never expected that the county magistrate would bring up all those old, trivial matters, and now he was guilty of even more crimes.

He tried to argue, but the county magistrate immediately began to torture him, and in the end he had no choice but to confess.

Uncle Liu looked at the county magistrate and asked, "According to the laws of this dynasty, how should this person be dealt with?"

The county magistrate bowed and scraped, saying, "According to the law, his property should be confiscated and he should be executed immediately."

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After saying that, he looked at Uncle Liu and Tang Qiqi respectfully. Uncle Liu said angrily, "Since you know this is the right thing to do, what are you waiting for? Are you waiting for this general to make the judgment for you?"

The county magistrate hurriedly and carefully patted the gavel he had just picked up from the ground, and said, "Master Qian oppresses the good and forces them into prostitution. He secretly poisons, kills, and robs. His illegal gains are hereby confiscated, and the Xu family's losses are to be compensated. He is to be executed immediately."

Tang Qingshan, misled by others, personally committed the poisoning. He should have been severely punished. However, considering that you were manipulated, surrendered yourself to the authorities, and suffered in prison, I will allow you to atone for your crimes and release you in court.

After saying that, he asked General Liu and Tang Qiqi, "General, do you think this is acceptable?"

General Liu pinched Tang Qiqi's little face and said, "Little Qiqi, are you satisfied?"

Tang Qiqi said with a lack of interest, "It's alright, but who knows what kind of official he'll become in the future?"

General Liu chuckled again: "I didn't expect our little Qiqi to be so farsighted. Don't worry, Uncle has a plan."

After saying this, he called the county magistrate over, took out a seal, and said, "Do you recognize this?"

Upon seeing the seal, the county magistrate knelt down with a thud: "Forgive me, forgive me! The concubine has never known you were a man of such high status..."

Before he could finish speaking, General Liu interrupted, saying, "Let me tell you, I have spies everywhere in this place. You better keep a low profile from now on. If anything happens to our Qiqi under your rule, I guarantee you won't be able to pay for it even with ten lives."

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The county magistrate knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly: "This humble servant will remember this and do a good job as an official. I will never provoke Miss Qiqi again."

General Liu, still dissatisfied, said, "Since Qiqi is in your Huaiyuan territory, you are responsible for the safety of her family. The aftermath must be completed by tomorrow, and you should properly hand over the compensation money to Qiqi's mother."

The county magistrate was utterly despondent. This ancestor was a real hot potato, but he had no choice but to agree.

After explaining everything, General Liu lifted Tang Qiqi high and said, "Little Qiqi, Uncle has something to do and has to leave soon. Take good care of yourself!"

Xu Lanzhi finally had a chance to get close to General Liu. She bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, General, for saving my life."

General Liu glanced at Xu Lanzhi calmly and said, "Madam, you don't need to be so polite. I am here on orders to protect Qiqi. Please take good care of Qiqi. It's time to teach her some manners. She's become too wild."

Xu Lanzhi felt uncomfortable hearing this. How should I raise my own daughter? Why should you tell me what to do? It's like you think Qiqi is your daughter. However, since you just helped me out of a tight spot, Xu Lanzhi was grateful. She quickly said, "General, your advice is right. I will pay attention."

General Liu ignored Xu Lanzhi's distant politeness and continued, "Madam, no one can predict what will become of Qiqi in the future. Please take good care of and educate her carefully."

After saying that, she reluctantly said to Tang Qiqi, "Girl, this time it's really time to leave. I don't know what's going on with the young master. You must remember, you are a very important person to our young master."

Tang Qiqi felt a little reluctant to leave and ignored what General Liu said about Lan Yu. She just told General Liu, "Uncle Liu, please be careful. Next time you come, Qiqi will treat you to a drink."

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General Liu ruffled Tang Qiqi's hair, then hugged her again. He turned his back, took out a fine jade pendant, and handed it to Tang Qiqi, whispering, "Keep this safe. The young master said to keep it as a keepsake."

Seeing that the jade was extremely precious, Tang Qiqi didn't want to show off, so she obediently put it in her bosom.

Tang Qiqi didn't let Xu Lanzhi lead her back until General Liu mounted his tall horse and led his troops into a small dot and disappeared into the distance.

The mother and daughter, each preoccupied with their own thoughts, didn't say a word the whole way. Erzhuzi, on the other hand, was extremely excited, his face beaming with joy.

Tang Qiqi wanted to lighten the awkward atmosphere, so she said, "Uncle Zhuzi, you were so brave today, just like a father protecting his wife and children!"