Compared to Zheng Lao Er's smugness, Xu Lao Da was much quieter.
"Brother, what did the Prefect say?" Fang Heng asked.
Xu Mo shook his head.
This means that the result of his inquiry was negative.
Fang Heng was stunned and couldn't help but lose his composure. "Even the Prefect can't interfere with the selection of the next Prefect. It seems we can only rely on ourselves."
In the past, if one could report to the authorities, they could seek protection under the law.
So this time, they can only rely on their own efforts and hope for the best.
“However, the magistrate said that as long as he remains in office, he will not allow any injustices or miscarriages of justice against the people to occur in Anshui County,” Xu Mo said in a deep voice.
Fang Heng pursed his lips and remained silent.
Dealing with a county magistrate was difficult enough back then, but now they have to deal with the next prefect, who is a whole rank higher.
But they had no choice.
Preventing them might present difficulties, but if they don't, and allow the Sun family to ascend to the position of governor of Anshui, all that awaits them is utter destruction.
As the old saying goes, when there is no way to retreat, one must advance; when there is nothing to lose, one must gain.
To protect their families and uphold the dignity of youth, they braved the winds and waves without hesitation.
A carriage sped by from a distance, carrying a fair-skinned, beardless young man in his early twenties. When he saw the five boys standing straight from afar, he first showed a hint of admiration, which quickly turned into sadness, and then he pretended to be excited to cover it up.
When Wang Xi stopped the carriage, he hurriedly jumped down and stopped in front of Fang Heng, opening his palm to reveal the carefully sewn sachet inside.
"This is your annual allowance."
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