Chapter 126 County Commander

The wine is mellow and warm, leaving a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth.

The aroma of hot delicacies fills the air, tempting people.

Chen Shiyi was indeed not good at drinking. After just one glass of wine, his cheeks turned red.

I don't know if he was drunk from the wine or just drunk on his own.

Pei Luoshu found it really funny to see Chen Shiyi holding his chin in his hand in a daze.

"It seems like you really get drunk easily when you drink."

"Why are you different from me?"

Pei Luoshu poured more wine into the cup.

"If everyone is the same, wouldn't it lose its fun?"

"You asked me to help you before. What was it?"

"I want to build a road in Yougu County, but the county government still has a lot of debts, so I want you to invest money in me so that I can build this road no matter what."

Chen Shiyi asked with a smile.

"So what benefits do you offer me?"

"Whatever benefit you want, I'll give it to you as long as I can get it."

Chen Shiyi smiled with misty eyes.

"I'm just kidding. If you want money, just tell me."

"Eleven, I originally wanted to build a road and then collect taxes on vehicles, but the wealthy businessmen in Yougu County think that I am no different from a bandit. What do you think?"

Chen Shiyi pondered for a while.

"It depends on how the road is built. If it is built with taxes, then of course the carriage tax cannot be collected. If it is built by private merchants, then they must give rewards. Otherwise, who will be willing to cooperate with the government in the future?"

"So how do you think this road should be repaired?"

"According to what you said, I think it would be most appropriate if private merchants gathered to build the road, but if the county government does not participate, then the original intention of building this road would be lost..."

Chen Shiyi was holding his head and feeling dizzy. Pei Luoshu picked up the wine pot and poured another glass of wine.

"And then?"

"Then, then why do you always pour me wine? Do you want to get me drunk?"

Pei Luoshu put down the wine pot in his hand awkwardly, and hurriedly picked up a piece of mandarin fish for Chen Shiyi with his chopsticks.

"I see you like drinking a lot, so I can't help but add more for you. It doesn't matter if you get drunk, just take a nap."

"I don't believe it. Are you going to do something secretly from me?"

Pei Luoshu said softly.

"Well, I want the order of Doctor Yu Shi from you."

Chen Shiyi frowned slightly.

"Wait a minute, I'll look for it..."

Her hands and feet were a little unresponsive, and she couldn't even reach her sleeve pocket. After finally reaching in, she fumbled around for a long time before taking out something and throwing it on the table with trembling hands.

"My Lord, this is useless without the official document and seal. It's just for fooling people. Don't use any more tricks."

"Okay, I understand."

Chen Shiyi didn't know how he fell asleep in the room, nor did he know what happened after dinner yesterday. When he woke up, it was already bright. He had a dreamless night and felt much more refreshed.

It stands to reason that a drunk person would have a terrible headache when he wakes up.

But she was an exception.

Bailing came in through the curtains, and smiled when she saw Chen Shiyi who had woken up.

"Sister, you are finally awake."

Chen Shiyi thought, she is drunk, she won’t do anything bad, right?

"What happened to me last night?"

"Nothing happened. You drank with Master Pei yesterday and got drunk after just a few drinks. Then Master Pei carried you into the room and slept with you."

Chen Shiyi was suddenly startled.

"Can you explain it clearly?"

Bailing thought back to what he had just said, and it seemed to be correct.

"Alas, Master Pei seemed to have something urgent to do. He told me to take good care of you and said he might not come for a few days. He left with Fufeng. This morning, he sent someone to deliver a lot of food to us and told us not to go out for the next few days. I just saw that there were many more guards outside our courtyard gate."

Chen Shiyi laughed softly.

"I knew he had no good intentions in asking me to drink. I guess he was going to the mountains to fight bandits and was afraid that I would go with him."

Bai Ling brought clothes for Chen Shiyi to put on and said, "Master Pei is very thoughtful. He has considered everything for you, from the house to the dishes. He has prepared everything for you."

After Chen Shiyi finished his meal, he opened the door to the yard.

Outside the door, there were several yamen runners guarding. One of the leaders hurriedly saluted when he saw Chen Shiyi.

"My lady, the master ordered us to stay here and be responsible for your safety."

Chen Shiyi nodded in response.

Suddenly, there was a slight ripple in the air coming from another roof. Chen Shiyi thought something was wrong and hurriedly took out the dagger from his sleeve pocket, turned around and swung it over.

The person behind her grabbed her wrist forcefully with a low voice.

"Girl, I am my own man."

The yamen runners guarding outside the door saluted one after another.

"Mr. County Commandant."

The person in front of me was calm and composed, with sharp eyes and an aura of authority emanating from him, which made me feel scared unconsciously.

Chen Shiyi retracted his dagger and frowned slightly.

"You are the county lieutenant? You are the county lieutenant, why don't you follow your master, but stay here with me?"

"The master said that he has enough people on his side, so there is no need to worry, but there can't be any mistakes on the girl's side."

Chen Shiyi nodded.

"Thank you for your hard work, County Commander."

The calm county commander did not respond, but looked around and spoke in a deep voice.

"I saw some unknown people approaching here, and I think we can no longer stay in the house in Lotus Lane. Please leave with me, young lady."

Chen Shiyi thought that Pei Luoshu let this person guard the place because he must have felt that this person was trustworthy.

She nodded in agreement.

"Wait for me a moment. I'm going to get something."

After saying that, he ran into the yard at full speed.

She returned to her room and took out a box from under the bed. In the box was her collection of bows and arrows.

In any case, you need a weapon for self-defense.

A dagger is not enough.

When Chen Shiyi showed up with a bow and arrow and Bai Ling following behind him, the county lieutenant who had been keeping calm was also very surprised.

"Girl, are you an expert in using a bow and arrow?"

Chen Shiyi shook his head.

"No, of all the weapons I have, the bow and arrow are the only ones I can use."

The county captain led them across several streets, and when they were near the gate of the county government, he stopped and waved his hand.

He ran up, pushed the wall with his left foot, quickly climbed up the wall, stepped on the roof tiles as light as a swallow, and looked around.

When he came down, his face was very solemn.

"You can't go to the county government office. There are people lying in ambush everywhere. I'm afraid they are all here for the girl."

"What?"

Chen Shiyi thought that Ying Xiu must have known Pei Luoshu's identity, so he naturally wanted to arrest him to force Pei Luoshu to surrender.

I don't know what the situation is between them.

If there really was a fight, the Wanqi bandits would not have sent so many people to the county government gate.

"Sir, County Commandant, do you know where Sir Pei is now?"

"Logically, you should have arrived in the Wanqi Mountain area, but the exact direction is unknown."

"Is there any place to hide in the county town?"

The county lieutenant pondered for a while.

"Yes, there are, but the bandits are more familiar with the city than we are. I'm afraid that even if we hide, they will easily find us. By that time, I'm afraid it will be too late."

"Then why did Lord Pei keep us in the city? It would be much safer to take us directly to fight the bandits than to leave us here."

The county lieutenant shook his head.

"That's not the case, young lady. First of all, it's unknown whether the bandits will attack you. Secondly, the danger in Wanqi Mountain is much more dangerous than ours. It's a direct confrontation with the enemy, a matter of life and death. Also, the guards of the entire county government are basically concentrated here with you, and we will not let you be in any danger."

"The whole county?"

Chen Shiyi was shocked. No wonder, no wonder he had to make himself drunk. If he knew that he had given him all the guards of the county government, he would definitely not be willing to do that.

"Then what does he use to fight the bandits?"

"Borrow the soldiers from the government."

"If you take you to Wanqi Mountain, the soldiers will only be responsible for suppressing bandits. They will not obey your orders to protect the girl."