Chapter 115 Wei Liang tests Xiao Ying and comes to give her a reward today
Xiao Ying raised her eyebrows slightly, but didn't react much. Judging from the time, someone should come to find her.
If they don't even come to investigate, she will doubt the other party's ability to handle the case.
"Official?" Chen Zhang was shocked.
As ordinary people, what we fear most is dealing with the government. When we hear words like government and yamen, we are afraid from the bottom of our hearts.
"Second daughter-in-law, what do they want you for?"
"You'll find out when you go and see."
Xiao Ying walked forward slowly and opened the gate. He immediately saw the carriage parked at the door and several officials and yamen runners standing nearby.
There was a large group of villagers gathered not far away, many of whom were whispering and pointing at her, wondering if she had committed some crime and was being arrested.
"You are Madam Xiao, right?"
The man in the lead was Wei Liang. Although he was only wearing casual clothes today, his aura could not be concealed, and it was obvious at a glance that he came from an extraordinary background.
He looked at Xiao Ying inconspicuously, feeling quite surprised. This Miss Xiao's appearance and temperament did not look like a villager at all, and was not inferior to those noble ladies he had met.
She looked tall and slender, not at all strong, and showed no signs of having practiced martial arts.
"My name is Xiao Ying. I wonder what important matter this gentleman has come for?"
Xiao Ying also looked at Wei Liang. He was in his early thirties and had a healthy wheat-colored complexion.
He has a well-proportioned body and great explosive power, which is very different from those county yamen runners. He is definitely a master.
The higher-ups sent someone like this to investigate, which shows they take this matter very seriously.
"Would you like me to come in and sit down?" Wei Liang asked with a smile.
"Please come in, sir. I hope you don't mind my humble abode."
"Mrs. Xiao is too modest. It is I who am the one who disturbed you."
Xiao Ying invited the people into the main hall, and the county magistrate followed him in. Several yamen runners were guarding in the yard.
Seeing that the officers were quite polite, the villagers guessed that Madam Xiao had not committed any crime, and became even more curious.
Many people rushed into the yard to see what was going on.
Chen Zhang quickly served tea to Wei Liang and the others, and Wei Liang then began to introduce himself.
"My name is Wei Liang. I've been ordered by the prefect to come to Yun'an County to investigate the assassination of the county magistrate. I've discovered that this matter is somehow connected to Madam Xiao, so I've come here specifically to inquire about the situation."
"It's Lord Wei. I wonder what Lord Wei wants to inquire about? How does this matter relate to me?"
Xiao Ying looked calm and composed, and his tone was neither humble nor arrogant.
Wei Liang's heart moved, and he thought to himself that this woman was very calm and did not show any nervousness or fear at all. She did not look like an ordinary village woman at all.
Looking at Chen Zhang on the side, her eyes were wide open and her face was pale. This was the reaction of an ordinary person.
"We investigated the bandits in Black Wind Village. Two of them told us that Zhou Tianci bribed them to rob and kill your family. The second-in-command brought over thirty bandits with him, and you killed all of them except for these two. How do you explain this?"
Chen Zhang and the people watching outside all took a deep breath and looked at Xiao Ying in disbelief.
Madam Xiao actually killed dozens of bandits? How is this possible?!
Xiao Ying frowned slightly, but still showed no sign of panic.
"Does your Excellency believe this?"
Wei Liang replied, "Whether you believe it or not, I need to know it clearly. Madam Xiao, please don't hide it."
Xiao Ying's expression suddenly turned cold. "If I had such ability, would I still be confined to the small Chenjia Village? Whether I wander the underworld or join the army, I believe I can make a name for myself."
The villagers nodded one after another. That was right. Madam Xiao had been married to Chenjia Village for so many years. Apart from being a little strong, there was nothing special about her. How could she have killed so many bandits?
"Besides, if they say I killed someone, there must be evidence. Where did those bandits go? Can I just make them disappear out of thin air?"
This question stumped Wei Liang, and this was also what puzzled him the most.
If someone was killed, there must be a body, but he had people search the area within a ten-mile radius and couldn't find even a hair.
"Madam Xiao, what you said makes sense. Could you tell me the details of what happened? How did you capture those two bandits? They were both ruthless killers."
Xiao Ying replied, "Since you have come to me, you must have investigated me and know that I am very strong."
"Yes, I have heard that Madam Xiao can hunt wild boars by herself." Wei Liang nodded in agreement.
"That's it." Xiao Ying nodded. "But it's not just me. My children are also quite strong. It won't be difficult for them to catch the two bandits."
Wei Liang asked again: "Aren't you afraid? They have knives in their hands."
Xiao Ying thought for a moment before answering, "I'm afraid, but not particularly. I don't think they're scarier than wild boars."
Wei Liang was silent. That was true. The bandits' killing power might not be comparable to that of a wild boar.
It seems that there is nothing more to be asked. In the end, I just need to confirm the other party's skills.
Thinking of this, he winked at the county magistrate, who immediately took out a purse from his pocket and handed it to him.
Wei Liang took it and stood up, his expression becoming much warmer.
"Actually, the main reason I came here today is to give Madam Xiao a reward. You have captured two bandits. According to the court regulations, you can get twelve taels of silver. This is your reward."
He handed the purse to Xiao Ying, who had already stood up when he stood up, and seemed a little surprised.
"How can this be so embarrassing?"
"Mrs. Xiao is as capable as any man, so please don't despise these rewards."
"Then I'll accept it. Thank you, Lord Wei."
The villagers were all shocked by this sudden change. Weren't they here to punish me? How did it become a reward?
They were all tempted to hear that there was six taels of silver for catching a bandit.
However, when he thought of the bandits' brutality, he immediately gave up the idea. If he wanted to earn this money, he had to survive.
In the room, Wei Liang handed over the purse, and Xiao Ying took it with both hands, but unexpectedly something unexpected happened.
Just when Xiao Ying's hand was about to touch the purse, the purse suddenly fell.
Xiao Ying was startled and tried to grab it, but failed. Instead, Wei Liang grabbed the purse with one hand and Xiao Ying's wrist with the other.
After a moment, Wei Liang quickly let go of Xiao Ying, his cheeks slightly red and his face full of apology.
"Sorry, it's all my fault. I was just trying to grab the purse."
"You don't have to apologize, sir. It's all my fault for being slow."
Xiao Ying took a step back and created some distance in time.
Wei Liang still felt a little guilty, and this time he put his purse on the table.
"Then I won't bother Madam Xiao anymore. See you again if we're lucky."
After saying this, he strode out of the room, and the county magistrate hurriedly followed.
"Take care, my two lords."
Xiao Ying sent the two of them out of the courtyard. She didn't look away until they got into the carriage and drove away, as if she was thinking about something.
This Wei Liang is so cunning that he actually uses this method to test her. Is he trying to see if she has internal strength?
I'm sorry, she really doesn't have such a thing. As for spiritual power, he believes that the other party can't detect it at all.
So today should be the day to pass.
"Madam Xiao, you are truly remarkable. You actually received a reward from the government."
Suddenly, I heard the villagers praising me, and many of them showed envy.
"Yes, at first I thought that the lord was here to call for punishment, but I didn't expect he was here to give me a reward."
"Madam Xiao is truly amazing. She can even capture bandits. She deserves a reward."
"You're really not afraid of those two bandits? You're so brave."
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Listening to everyone's curiosity and chatter, Xiao Ying just smiled and decided to find a time to bury the bodies in the fairy palace.
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