Chapter 122 You'd better give up the idea as soon as possible
"Sir Cheng, can a woman just close down a workshop?" Xiao Jiuyue looked at County Magistrate Cheng with innocent words, her eyes full of curiosity.
"Ahem." County Magistrate Cheng cleared his throat and said, "It's a misunderstanding. It's all a misunderstanding."
"My family's workshop has been closed for ten days." Xiao Jiuyue looked at him with a smile and continued to ask doubtfully, "Could it be that County Magistrate Cheng ordered the workshop to be closed?"
"Yes and no." County Magistrate Cheng spoke in an official tone and fabricated a story that the murderer opened a workshop just to hurt people. As a local official, he naturally had to make decisions for the people and reorganize some workshops that were under the banner of workshops. Some workshops that did not meet the standards were all closed down.
"Ms. Xiao, after investigation, it was found that the Xiao family's workshop did not have the seal in place before. Now that the seal is in place, it will naturally be unsealed." County Magistrate Cheng said, and began to scold those subordinates for their poor performance, taking salaries but not doing their work!
Xiao Jiuyue lowered her eyes and gently shook the teacup in her hand with her fingers. She didn't believe a word County Magistrate Cheng said.
"Ms. Xu, Yanwen has just taken a concubine, and it's not appropriate for him to get married again. I told you a long time ago, but you just wouldn't listen and insisted on finding a wife for Yanwen." County Magistrate Cheng scolded Madam Cheng, and his words were all about saying that Madam Cheng was wrong.
Over the years, Mrs. Cheng had never been so humiliated in Lancang County. Now, listening to the scolding from County Magistrate Cheng, the grievances in her heart were like a tidal wave. She picked up a handkerchief to wipe her eyes, but the handkerchief soaked in ginger juice was so spicy that it made her tears flow.
"Miss Xiao, I promise you that from now on, there will be no more cases like sealing the workshop. As for marriage, that is just wishful thinking on the part of the Xu family. For a woman as talented and beautiful as Miss Xiao, my son is not even worthy of carrying her shoes."
County Magistrate Cheng praised Xiao Jiuyue and belittled Cheng Yanwen. Mrs. Cheng wanted to speak, but her eyes were so stung by the ginger handkerchief that she couldn't open them at all.
County Magistrate Cheng smiled and said, "Miss Xiao, I specially brought a gift of apology today. Look...is this matter just over like that?"
"Master Cheng, you're too polite. Since we're here to catch the murderer, you can't be blamed for the workshop incident. I misunderstood and thought it was Madam Cheng..." Xiao Jiuyue was halfway through her words when she shook her head and said apologetically, "Master Cheng, your son is so elegant and graceful, he will definitely find a beautiful bride of his dreams."
County Magistrate Cheng smiled guiltily. With Cheng Yanwen's character, if it weren't for his father who was the county magistrate, he would have died eight hundred times already.
Before leaving, Xiao Jiuyue accepted two carriages of gifts, and she asked County Magistrate Cheng to take away the remaining two carriages of gifts.
"A mere county magistrate is so generous!" Luo Kui looked through the gifts sent by County Magistrate Cheng. Not to mention silks and satins, there were also many ginseng supplements, high-quality Chinese medicinal materials, and the candy shop's signature snacks.
"This set of headwear is worth at least one hundred taels." Luo Kui's eyes fell on the nanmu box. Among so many gifts, the most valuable one would have to be this set of headwear.
Xiao Jiuyue took a look and said, "It's nothing more than plundering the people's blood and sweat."
"Keep the Chinese medicinal herbs and good cloth, and send the remaining cotton cloth and snacks to Shi Lizheng's home. He can distribute them to the villagers as a token of gratitude for their help." Xiao Jiuyue instructed, "Grandmother will definitely like this piece of sandalwood cloth. Give the remaining pieces to mother and let her distribute them to everyone!"
"As for the Chinese medicinal materials, all of them are stored in the warehouse."
After Xiao Jiuyue finished dividing the cloth, she took the sandalwood-colored cloth to find her grandmother.
Seeing Old Madam Xiao, Xiao Jiuyue analyzed: "I guess it was the Third Prince who helped us, otherwise, County Magistrate Cheng would definitely not have the attitude he has today."
When she met County Magistrate Cheng that day, he was still very arrogant. But today, her words were too much, and County Magistrate Cheng was not angry at all. Instead, he scolded Madam Cheng. There are many things that can be reflected in this!
Madam Xiao asked, "Have you sent anyone to inquire?"
"I've asked Jin Wen to inquire, but there's no news yet," Xiao Jiuyue replied. "Grandmother, the Third Prince means well, but County Magistrate Cheng has been operating in Lancang County for many years. If he truly wants to make trouble, I'm afraid it will be difficult to defend against him."
"Grandmother, you mentioned before that Rong Xun is the magistrate of Xunzhou. Xunzhou is remote and poor. If possible, can Rong Xun come to Lancang?" Xiao Jiuyue asked. The original owner didn't know much about the affairs of the court. As for her? All she knew was a set of interpersonal skills that she had learned through hard work!
It is easier to get things done when you have someone in the court. If Rong Xun was the county magistrate in Lancang County, there would definitely not be such a thing as closing the workshop this time. She would not have to worry about being choked by County Magistrate Cheng when the business is halfway through.
"Oh?" Old Madam Xiao seemed a little surprised at Xiao Jiuyue's boldness!
Can the county magistrate be replaced just like that?
Old Madam Xiao pondered for a long time, thinking carefully. Xiao Jiuyue did not urge her, but seriously considered the feasibility of this.
After a long while, Old Lady Xiao said, "Counting the days, Rong Xun has been in Xunzhou for more than two years. His term is three years, so he should be moved this autumn. If we can mediate and get him to come to Lancang, it may not be impossible!"
Xiao Jiuyue's eyes lit up and she asked, "Grandma, if I go to Xunzhou, maybe there will be a better solution."
"No." Madam Xiao refused without hesitation. "It's at least 200 kilometers to Xunzhou. It's a long way and too dangerous."
"If you are interested, you can write a letter." Old Madam Xiao thought of a compromise.
Xiao Jiuyue shook her head and said, "Grandmother, although Rong Xun has received kindness from my father, he might be living well in Xunzhou. I need to go and see him first before making a decision. Only those with similar ideals can go together."
"No." Madam Xiao refused decisively, "Even if we have to come, you shouldn't go."
"Grandma." Xiao Jiuyue stepped forward and massaged Old Madam Xiao's shoulders. Old Madam Xiao said firmly, "It's no use for you to act like a spoiled child. I don't agree to this."
"Grandma, I just wanted to give you a shoulder massage." Xiao Jiuyue gently massaged Old Madam Xiao's shoulders and said, "I'm just saying it. I'll write a letter first and ask for some information."
Xiao Jiuyue said this, but deep down she felt that if Rong Xun could be transferred to Lan Cang, it would be the best thing ever!
Madam Xiao raised her eyebrows slightly and reminded her again: "Give up the idea of going to Xunzhou as soon as possible."
"Yes, yes, I'll listen to you, Grandmother." Xiao Jiuyue went along with Old Madam Xiao, making her happy. That evening, Jin Wen came back with some news: "Miss, there is indeed a new face at the county government office. I've found out that it should be Guo Sheng, who is with the Third Prince, but..."
Jin Wen paused for a moment before replying, "The Third Prince and his companions went to Fengchun Restaurant for a meal and then left. I asked Shopkeeper Zeng about this, and it seems the Third Prince and his companions were in a hurry to collect herbs."
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