Chapter 61: Zhang Gang's Friend Boren
Fang Lingchu looked at the people below and said, "Just focus on the key points. Investigate him thoroughly. There are others as well. Don't waste time. I haven't even asked the emperor for leave yet."
The system asked curiously: [Host, aren't you going to rest tomorrow?]
Fang Lingchu didn't know! She had originally wanted to ask the emperor for leave.
[I don't know! No wonder the Crown Prince and Gu Wangyan have time to come and play with me.]
Everyone who heard her say: I didn’t expect that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is here too.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has always been kind. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince were here, he would definitely make the decision for them.
General Gu is also here, so they are no longer afraid. They want to file a complaint and get justice.
The county magistrate heard that the prince was coming and was about to ask the prince to let him go.
He was held down by the person next to him and couldn't make a sound.
The system quickly searched for the county magistrate's information and said, "This county magistrate is not a bad person."
After the system said this, it stopped talking.
Common people: What is this guy talking about? Why is he helping the county magistrate?
County Magistrate: That’s great, he is not a bad person.
After a while, he continued, "But he's not a bad person. He hasn't done anything truly evil. However, he often aids and abets the tyrants, helping the landlords plunder and rob or turning a blind eye to the people."
Fang Lingchu asked in confusion: [His superiors don't care?]
The system waved his little hand and said, "His grandfather was the Grand Tutor, his father was a top scholar, and his mother was a noblewoman. Who would dare to offend him? So everyone just turns a blind eye."
Fang Lingchu couldn't help but complain: "No wonder the country fell apart as soon as the emperor fell! How can the country not be ruined if there are people like this who deceive their superiors and their subordinates?"
People: Is it okay to say such things?
Prince: It seems that Chuchu cares a lot about this matter. At the same time, I seem to be really incompetent in her heart.
Gu Wangyan: He will not let the emperor die.
County Magistrate: What is she talking about? He was wronged, but he knew the truth but didn’t report it. What bad things did he do?
Then he asked: [What did he do to help the evil? ]
The system said: [For example, a husband beat his wife to death, and he said it was a family matter and let her go.
A landlord fell in love with someone's child, so he kidnapped her and gave her a tael of silver. When the person reported the case to the police, he said that the landlord saw that their family had no money, so he took the girl home to help raise her.
There was also a restaurant that used rotten meat to cook and sell to the people. Several people died after eating the meat, but he didn't care and said they died of their poor health.
This kind of thing happens a lot, and he likes to follow his feelings. He feels that those rich people have no need to wrongly accuse the common people.
After hearing what the system said, Fang Lingchu looked at the person on the ground with cold eyes.
The county magistrate did not realize his own problem, he felt that he was doing nothing wrong.
For example, he would look down on those things of the lowly people. Besides, they are a couple, so what's wrong with the husband hitting his wife?
Otherwise, why marry a wife? Isn’t it just to vent your anger when you are unhappy?
Although the man beat someone to death, he also said that he did it accidentally and did not do it on purpose. He loved his wife very much and only did it because he was drunk.
Shouldn't he feel pity for him?
Then he said to the people watching outside: "If anyone has any grievances, please come forward and speak out now. You can also point out anyone."
If Fang Lingchu knew what the county magistrate was thinking, he would definitely go over and slap him a few times to let him know what it means to vent his anger.
Then a white-haired old man came crawling in.
"Princess, you are Princess Ding'an."
Fang Lingchu looked at the old man, had him helped up, and then said, "Old man, please speak slowly. I am Ding'an. I am sorry that it was because of my negligence that someone took advantage of you. If you have any grievances, please tell me, and I will definitely make it up for you."
The old man saw Fang Lingchu's outfit, and then looked at her guards and nanny. She was much more impressive than that fake princess.
Regardless of whether she is or not, at least she looks more powerful than that princess.
Suddenly, a young man came up from behind and bowed to Fang Lingchu before saying, "Princess, this is a man from Liujia Village. His granddaughter was abducted by Mr. Wang, who also occupied their land. Old Liu is now homeless. I heard you could help him, so I went to get him."
Fang Lingchu looked at the young man and asked, "Who are you?"
The man replied respectfully, "My Lord, I am Zhang Boren."
The system suddenly spoke excitedly: [Host, this person is Zhang Gang's good brother. His talent and learning are comparable to Zhang Gang's. However, after a family incident, he was abducted and sold into slavery. Although his master later returned his good writing, he never had the opportunity to participate in the imperial examinations, which is a pity.]
Fang Lingchu didn't understand the laws of this country very well, so he asked: [Why?]
The system said: [According to the law, slaves cannot participate in the imperial examinations. Even if the master has restored the slaves to good status, they still have to wait three generations before they can take the exam.]
Fang Lingchu felt it was a pity when he heard what the system said.
The system sensed Fang Lingchu's pity for him and said, "Host, aren't you looking for someone to manage your fiefdom? I think he should be able to do it."
Fang Lingchuyi said somewhat helplessly: [Although the fiefdom can appoint officials on its own, it still needs to be reported. It is difficult to deal with someone like him with a criminal record.]
The system said with some regret: [So you want to give up? ]
[Of course not. I'll just consider giving him a position that's appropriate and can silence those ministers.]
Zhang Boren didn't expect that he would catch the princess's eye just by wanting to help Old Man Liu redress his grievances.
However, he did not become arrogant after hearing Fang Lingchu's inner thoughts. Instead, he became more calm and composed because of the affirmation.
He would be happy if he had the chance to serve the princess, but if he didn't have the chance he would also help her.
She looked like a very good person. Knowing that something happened in her fiefdom, she came to deal with it immediately. He also liked her style of doing things.
Zhang Boren stood there neither servile nor arrogant, his eyes full of admiration for Lingchu.
The prince and Gu Wangyan felt very uncomfortable when they heard Fang Lingchu's appreciation and love for each other.
The two people frequently looked at the young man.
The two people's gazes were so sharp that Zhang Boren couldn't ignore them even if he wanted to.
Just stop looking at Fang Lingchu.
Fang Lingchu communicated with the system in his brain, while his mouth continued to do what it was supposed to do.
"Old man Liu, tell me about your grievances."
The old man, with gray hair, tattered clothes, and one of his eyes missing, knelt tremblingly and said, "Princess, please help me. I was originally a teacher in Liujia Village. I only had one son. He died a few years ago, and my daughter-in-law also passed away, leaving me and my granddaughter to depend on each other.
Later, I grew old and my eyesight deteriorated, so I could no longer be a teacher. However, my family still had land, which I bought with my hard-earned money.
It is the only way for my granddaughter and I to survive. Last year, our harvest was good, and the crops we planted in the fields were fragrant and sweet.”
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