“You always get into trouble as soon as you go out, and you always blame others. But every time it’s not your fault.”
"This time it really was that brat's fault. I wanted to buy a Ferghana horse from her, and she said her horse was loyal to its owner and let me try riding it. But as soon as I got on the horse, I don't know what trick she used, but her horse suddenly stood up and tried to throw me off. Then it started running and jumping around, which scared the savior of my soul."
"What else could this be but intentional?"
"Father, quickly send men to capture her; they are still in the county town."
"How much did you pay for that Akhal-Teke horse?" Magistrate Zhang suddenly thought of this.
"Fifty taels, plus I'm the daughter of a county magistrate, that should be enough, right?"
"That's utter nonsense. You say that Akhal-Teke horse is better than yours, and yours costs 120 taels of silver, but you only offer 50 taels of silver for theirs. How can they possibly sell it to you?"
"You're still the magistrate's daughter? I've told you countless times, don't use your status to intimidate people, you're just embarrassing me."
"Go ahead, I have official business to attend to, don't bother me."
Ms. Zhang was thus kicked out.
As soon as she came out, she saw Qiao Lian'er, her eyes widened, and she pointed at her.
"You, you, you, Dad, it was her, it was her who let her horse scare me."
"She's come knocking on my door now, she's definitely here to settle scores with me."
"You brat, you've walked right into my trap. Perfect, let's see how I deal with you."
Magistrate Zhang also came out; he was of medium build and had a dignified face.
The steward bowed and withdrew.
"You are Qiao Lian'er." Magistrate Zhang looked the girl in front of him up and down. If Zhao Lizheng hadn't told him beforehand, he would have thought that the girl was only eight years old.
"This humble woman greets Your Excellency, the County Magistrate," Qiao Lian'er said, bowing.
"Oh, don't be shy, please come in."
"Serve tea."
Miss Zhang was stunned. Why would her father treat this brat like this?
"Father, are you crazy? You still want to invite her for tea? Don't you know—"
"Nonsense!" Magistrate Zhang said with a dark face, "What do you know? Get out of here."
"Keep an eye on Miss and don't let her run around anymore."
After they entered the hall and took their seats, Magistrate Zhang apologized, "Miss Qiao, my girl has always been like this since she was little. I'm trying to teach her properly, but she hasn't changed yet. Please don't take it to heart if she has offended you in any way."
“I didn’t hold it against Miss Zhang,” Qiao Lian’er said.
She's seen far too many weirdos.
Someone like Ms. Zhang is simply not enough to cause her emotional fluctuations.
Magistrate Zhang saw that her face was calm and her eyes were unperturbed.
I was secretly surprised; it was truly rare to see a twelve-year-old girl with such a mindset.
Perhaps all young wise men are like this.
In this way, there is even more respect.
“Miss Qiao, I have heard about your good deeds and have already reported them to the authorities. As for the second crop of rice, once it yields results, I will also report it.”
Qiao Lian'er gently shook her head: "I came to see Magistrate Zhang not for these things. My main wish is for the people to live a better life. Everything else is just secondary. It would be good if it came, but I won't force it if it doesn't."
"Then you come—"
Qiao Lian'er took out a bamboo tube from her sleeve: "I would like to ask Magistrate Zhang for help in sending a letter to the capital."
"It's best to use carrier pigeons."
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