"From what I can see, the county magistrate probably doesn't want the wealthy and the gentry to get involved. He probably won't sell the remaining shops!"

After listening to her father's words, Li Yan had some guesses in her mind. These landlords and gentry would certainly not be able to convince County Magistrate Zheng, so they began to spread rumors that County Magistrate Zheng was corrupt, trying to drag County Magistrate Zheng into trouble.

As long as they can remove County Magistrate Zheng and there are still County Magistrates Wang and Li to take office, they don't believe that everyone will be as difficult to deal with as County Magistrate Zheng.

"Dad, have the moods of the people working in the city been affected today?" Li Yan asked.

"That's not the case. The county magistrate pays the people their wages every ten days and has never deducted any money! Since the people can earn money, they naturally don't care about these rumors!" said Li Erlang.

Although the construction of the market had not been affected, Li Yan still felt a little uneasy. "Dad, this matter is very serious. You must not sit idly by and wait for death. I will go to Piaoxianglou tomorrow to find out what Shopkeeper Qian has to say."

Li Erlang nodded. In fact, he also understood whose interests were violated by this incident. Even if it was someone who did it, the only problem was that County Magistrate Zheng had not yet found evidence to prove the slander.

The next day, Li Yan followed her uncle's horse to Piaoxianglou.

"Do you want me to go in with you?" Lin Feng asked.

"Uncle, please go to Xingren Hall. I'll finish talking to Shopkeeper Qian and then go outside the city to look for my uncle and his family. I'm sure they still haven't sold out of their buns by then!"

When Lin Feng heard the word Xingren Hall, an unnatural look flashed across his face. In order to prevent the girl from noticing, Lin Feng immediately rode away.

Lin Feng had been a little absent-minded since the morning. Thinking about having to face his future wife's elders soon, he felt a little overwhelmed.

It would have been fine if this relationship had not been made clear, but judging from what my sister said yesterday, Dr. Zhou would have known about my request to marry his granddaughter when he returned home last night.

Not knowing what Dr. Zhou's attitude was towards becoming his grandson-in-law, Lin Feng went to Xingren Hall with a nervous heart.

After watching her uncle leave, Li Yan walked into Piaoxianglou with a smile. It was still early and there were not many customers in the restaurant.

When Li Yan entered the room, she saw a young waiter of the same age as her cousin standing next to him. Judging from the way her cousin was teaching him step by step, he must be the waiter that Manager Qian had found to replace her cousin.

Seeing his sister, Li Jianmin gave his simple servant a few instructions and immediately came forward to greet her: "Sister, how come you have time to come here today? How are your aunt and your brothers and sisters?"

A few days ago, my father, who came to the city to sell buns, told me the good news. However, the business in the restaurant was good and they needed some staff at the moment, so I didn't go back.

Li Yan nodded and smiled, "Those two little guys are quite comfortable right now, eating and sleeping. Big brother, is Manager Qian in the restaurant today?"

Li Jianmin nodded and said, "The shopkeeper is at the accountant's office right now. Please wait here for a moment, sister. I will go and ask him."

When Manager Qian heard that Li Yan was coming, he hurried out from the accounting office to greet her: "Miss Li, you are finally here! Come on, let's go to the wing room and talk." After that, he led people to the wing room.

After the tea was served, Li Yan spoke first: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Shopkeeper Qian. I agreed to inquire about the shop last time, but I was delayed because my mother gave birth at home!"

Shopkeeper Qian waved his hand nonchalantly and suddenly asked, "After the market is built, are you planning to sell the shop over there?"

Looking at Li Yan's indifferent expression, Shopkeeper Qian thought to himself, "As expected!"

Li Yan didn't beat around the bush with Shopkeeper Qian and went straight to the point, asking, "There are rumors circulating in the city that County Magistrate Zheng is corrupt. Shopkeeper Qian, do you know who it is?"

Shopkeeper Qian looked thoughtful, then replied ambiguously, "Although I don't know who's behind this, I can assure you, young lady, that my Qian family wasn't involved!"

Although he had never been involved in this matter, being able to muddy the waters would be beneficial to him in every way.

The main thing is that County Magistrate Zheng is a stubborn person. How can those wolves who can't eat meat not be worried about it?