Mai Zizi was momentarily speechless.
Su Jin thought for a moment and said, "We were staying in the village when a flash flood struck. We saw the people in danger and no one was helping them, so we came here."
Su Jin briefly explained the situation, since it was in the county government office and they couldn't be too forceful.
The magistrate understood and said, "I see. It seems this matter is none of your concern. Please take your leave."
"Why should we leave? What do you intend to do to the old village chief? Let me tell you, I'm going to take charge of this!" Mai Zizi angrily stepped forward and rebuked him.
The magistrate narrowed his eyes slightly. "Then I wonder what your status is in governing, young lady? Are you an official or am I? If any unauthorized persons cause trouble in the county government, they shall be detained immediately according to the law."
The magistrate threatened again.
Mai Zizi was furious. "Do you believe I'll rush back to Linnan right now and report what you've done to the Seventh Prince? Let's see if you can still hold this official position."
The magistrate realized that Mai Zizi was no ordinary person, forced a smile, and tentatively said, "The Seventh Prince is currently far away in Qishan to quell the rebellion. How could a little girl like you be allowed to see him so easily?"
Su Jin pulled down the increasingly agitated Mai Zizi, not wanting her to reveal too much about her identity.
The magistrate was clearly trying to elicit information from Mai Zizi so he could choose the appropriate way to deal with them.
Su Jin said, "Even without the Seventh Prince, there's still the Prince's Mansion and Tianyang City, which governs you. Do you really think no one can control you?"
A flash of murderous intent crossed the magistrate's eyes.
He didn't doubt Su Jinxia and Mai Zizi's words, so he was considering whether to kill the three of them directly.
But looking at the sword in Su Jinxia's hand and Mai Zizi's seemingly noble status, he hesitated.
If Mai Zizi is related to royalty or has powerful backing, it could bring even greater trouble.
The magistrate took a deep breath and relaxed. "I didn't say I wouldn't help. I didn't even know that a village ten miles away was affected by the disaster. Since the old village chief has spoken up, I will send people to help."
However, how to save them? That's up to me!
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