Chapter 461 Finally made a decision
January passed and time entered October.
It should have been the harvest season, but due to the natural disasters some time ago, the people had to go into the city to find work. This was when the Ming family factory became indispensable.
Prefect Wang thought about the recent fame of the Luo family and felt that it was time to put an end to it.
That night, not long after he returned home, Mrs. Wang came to find him alone.
"When you were in the government office, the Zhu family sent this letter again!"
Magistrate Wang opened it quickly, read ten lines at a glance, and his pupils locked.
"What's wrong?" Mrs. Wang was curious.
"Madam, take a look!"
After Mrs. Wang had also read it, they both sighed.
"Husband, the news from Lingnan a month ago didn't spread until half a month after the Luo family sent the letter. This time... I'm afraid it's true too!"
When Emperor Jiancheng heard that the people in Lingnan were rebelling, he became furious and ordered a general from the Xu family to suppress the rebellion.
However, initial results were seen within a month, with some of the people who had revolted being killed or captured.
Not only that, even a county magistrate in Lingnan was captured and beaten to death by the people during the confrontation!
"This is simply appalling!" Mrs. Wang was panicked. "How could it have become so chaotic?"
Magistrate Wang had never told his wife about what was happening at court, but he was afraid that within a month, the news from Lingnan would spread throughout the country.
If there is one, there will be two.
He stood up, opened the door, and checked around. After confirming that no one was around, he closed the door tightly and lowered his voice:
"The current emperor is busy with large-scale construction projects and mausoleum construction, and he doesn't care about the lives of the people below. Before, Longnan was in trouble, and now Lingnan is not peaceful either."
Mrs. Wang immediately asked, "Then let's close the city..."
Prefect Wang shook his head. "Although it's Prince Huai's territory, it's precisely because of this that it's even harder to imagine what the future will hold. And now the Luo family has clearly joined in."
"Even if I remain neutral, His Majesty won't believe me. I have no choice!"
Mrs. Wang paced back and forth impatiently, "Could it be that a war is really about to break out?"
When Magistrate Wang thought about what the Luo family had done in the mountains, he knew that this day would not be far away.
"Then let's choose Prince Huai!" Mrs. Wang suddenly stopped, her eyes sparkling.
Magistrate Wang was stunned, surprised that she made the decision so quickly.
"Why?"
Mrs. Wang did not know the true strength of the Luo family, so the first thing she considered was whether her family was safe.
As a prince, Prince Huai’s strength is beyond doubt.
Mrs. Wang's face was full of confusion. "I have always admired Sister Zhu, but this concerns the lives of our entire family, and it is absolutely no joke! I don't see a future for the Luo family!"
I'm sorry, sister Zhu!
Magistrate Wang understood and shook his head, saying, "You don't know the Luo family's situation. If I had to choose, I would choose the Luo family!"
This time it was Mrs. Wang's turn to be surprised.
"Haven't you always been against the Luo family..."
Magistrate Wang nodded slightly. "But it was also what happened during this period that made me change my mind. Madam, there are some things that I cannot explain in detail, but you must trust your husband. I will not joke about this matter!"
The Luo family sent him a second message, which was also his second chance.
If you don't respond again and again, I'm afraid there won't be a third time!
And old Prince Luo is here too, plus he has those magical weapons, maybe he'll be even better?
Mrs. Wang breathed a sigh of relief: "Is the Luo family really that powerful?"
After receiving a positive answer from her husband, the corners of her mouth rose slightly. It was great that she didn't have to let her sister Zhu down.
The next day, after returning from duty, Magistrate Wang prepared to dress in a low-key manner and go to the Luo family.
But just as he took a step out of the door, the housekeeper came running over:
"Sir, the prince is here!"
Magistrate Wang's face changed, and he immediately changed his clothes and quickly went to the front yard.
In the main hall, Prince Huai stood with his hands behind his back, lost in thought as he stared at a painting of mountains and forests on the wall.
"This subordinate greets the prince!"
Prince Zhou came back to his senses, turned around and said with a smile, "Master Wang, please stand up quickly."
The maids put the tea down and closed the door when they turned and left.
After sitting down, Magistrate Wang asked tentatively, "I wonder what the prince has come to visit so suddenly? What's the important matter?"
Prince Zhou smiled faintly: "Indeed, I heard that the Lord King made great contributions in this locust plague, so my father specially ordered me to come and visit him."
"These are all my duties. I dare not take credit for them!" Magistrate Wang said hurriedly.
"It has been a year since Lord Wang came to Guancheng. The lives of the people in Guancheng have been thriving over the past year. Lord Wang's ability is obvious to all. I wonder if Lord Wang has any other ideas?" Prince Zhou looked at him gently with a smile in his eyes.
Magistrate Wang was almost sweating coldly.
this……
I shouldn't have been exposed, right?
Or did Prince Huai come to win him over so quickly?
Prefect Wang raised his eyes and found that the smile on Prince Zhou's face seemed to have no other meaning?
"I am inexperienced and need more training. I am satisfied as long as I can do something for the people in Guancheng!" He expressed his thoughts subtly.
Prince Zhou burst out laughing and said, "I have long told my father that you are determined. It seems that my father's plan will be in vain!"
Magistrate Wang was stunned: "I don't understand!"
Prince Zhou did not hide it any more and directly told Prince Huai about his original plan, which was to transfer the prefect Wang to the provincial capital to take up the post.
It was Prince Zhou who realized that Magistrate Wang probably did not want to leave. Moreover, Guan Cheng's achievements were obvious to all. If he replaced him so quickly, who knew whether the status quo would be maintained.
So he came to test it out himself.
Prefect Wang was immediately filled with shame. "It's truly my fault. I'm grateful for your kindness, Your Highness. However, I'm powerless. I will definitely live up to your trust!"
"Alright, Lord Wang, there's no need for us to be polite!" Prince Zhou said in a long voice, "Guancheng was defeated miserably, and it's finally been revitalized. I will never let it return to its previous state, so you can rest assured. If you have any questions, you can ask the palace for help. Let's develop and expand Youzhou together!"
Hearing this, Magistrate Wang felt even more guilty.
The prince is compassionate and loves the people, but in this world, it is difficult for good people to survive.
"I will not disturb Lord Wang any longer. I will take my leave now!"
Magistrate Wang immediately stood up to see him off: "Goodbye, my lord!"
After he could no longer see the carriage, he hurried to the Luo family. However, before the carriage turned, he saw Prince Zhou and his party entering the gate of the Luo Mansion again.
"Sir, do you want to go back?" asked Master Qin.
Prefect Wang pursed his lips, hesitated for a moment, and then said directly: "Find a secluded place, don't let anyone see you, and wait until they leave before visiting Luo Mansion."
By the time we waited, it was already night.
Helpless, Prefect Wang had to return home first. The next day, he sent someone to inquire and found out that Prince Zhou had visited the Ming family again.
Well, I can’t go today!
It was not until the third day that Mr. Qin came to report that after Prince Zhou returned to the city, Prefect Wang went to Luo's house without stopping.
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