Are you suggesting we knock Zhu Zhi unconscious and stuff it in his mouth?
"No need for such a complicated process," Chang Yan said confidently.
Zhu Zhi was released that same day after the prefect of Anshui issued his verdict.
Fang's illegitimate son paid one hundred taels of silver as compensation, which was then handed over to Xu Mo by the Prefect of Anshui County. Afterwards, a large group of people went to Magistrate Xu's grave.
Zhu Zhi led the way with a disdainful expression, followed by Anshui County Magistrate Pang in the middle, and Xu Mo, along with Jiang Sheng and Zheng Ruqian, followed behind.
When they arrived at Magistrate Xu's grave, the Prefect of Anshui and Magistrate Pang wanted to go over, but Zheng Ruqian and Xu Mo stopped them.
Only Zhu Zhi stepped forward, knelt loosely on the ground, and gave a perfunctory kowtow.
The instant his forehead touched the ground, the ragweed pollen that had been sprinkled on the ground beforehand was carried by his breath and rushed into his internal organs.
Chang Yan and Wen Zhiyun, who were hiding in the corner, were relieved to see this scene.
“Good boy, I know you are unwilling, but as long as you live, there are endless possibilities.” The Prefect of Anshui patted Xu Mo’s shoulder, his words carrying a deeper meaning.
Xu Mo had already regained his composure. "Don't worry, sir. Let Zhu Zhi live first."
Sooner or later, he will ruin Zhu Zhi's reputation and make him die in pain and despair.
What good is it to let him eke out a living these past few years?
Magistrate Pang watched from the side and whispered to Zheng Ruqian, "Your elder brother is destined for great success in the future."
Zheng Ruqian patted his chest and said, "Uncle, do you think I can collude with him as an official and businessman?"
Magistrate Pang's eyes changed, and he rolled up his sleeves and gave Zheng Ruqian a slap on the buttocks.
"Corruption between officials and businessmen. Even if you're going to be a businessman, you should at least have the people in your heart and the world in your mind. You brat..."
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