Chapter 448 Don't Dare to Have a Lucky Mentality

The county magistrate was not aware of the influence of the Great Xia Imperial Master on the people of Great Xia, especially those in the capital.

There was no need for Rongpin, the Third Prince and other nobles to speak. Yuanruan had sentenced him a second ago. Even if there was no evidence, the people in the capital of Daxia would immediately step forward to arrest him.

Not only did they arrest him, but several palace servants even secretly stepped on the magistrate, whispering: "Don't say you are an official appointed by the court, even if you are a royal relative, we will still arrest you!"

Zhixian was even more confused after hearing this, but he seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and shouted loudly: "No respect for the king's law, no respect for discipline! Your Highness, listen! This palace servant actually said that if the national teacher criticized your Highness, they would also arrest him. Your Highness, the national teacher has too much influence on Daxia, he should be arrested!"

The palace servants were instantly angry, but also a little worried, and they were about to explain.

Unexpectedly, the Third Prince nodded as if it was a matter of course, and said, "Yes. If the Imperial Master points out this palace, I will of course be arrested as well."

Rongpin and Qi Yue nodded at the same time. Rongpin even said in a sinister tone: "Your Majesty was accused of..."

"Ahem!" The young secretary coughed until smoke came out of his throat, and stared at his sister speechlessly. Is this something that can be said in private?

Zhixian was stunned:?

Yuanruan completely ignored this rubbish guy.

She stretched out her turtle shell, looked at Qi Yue, and continued, "Seventh sister, this person knew that the dam was leaking, but he concealed it and did not report it. He is a bad person."

Zhixian's heart skipped a beat. He had never told anyone about this! How could it be exposed? No, it might be a lie!

When the palace servant holding the county magistrate heard this, he stepped down even harder and snorted, "Bullshit! If the dike collapses, people will die, crops will die, and we won't be able to live well next year! Go to hell!"

"Take him down!" Qi Yue glanced at the man coldly, "If he doesn't tell me, torture him severely!"

Hearing this, the county magistrate gritted his teeth and shouted, "It's unfair! It's unfair! I would never dare to do this. My Lord Imperial Master, please don't believe everything you hear! Severe torture is just forcing people to confess. This is of no benefit to Daxia...Ah, ah!"

The county magistrate had his mouth blocked by the palace guards and was carried off the ship.

The county magistrate still had a look of discontent and grievance on his face.

But when Qi Yue whispered about his affairs, such as his own son's dealings with bandits, how he killed his cousin and used his cousin's identity to become an official, etc.

Zhixian’s face turned pale and he looked at Qi Yue tremblingly.

Now, Qi Yue asked Zhixian with a cold face to tell him the detailed address of the problematic dam. Zhixian did not dare to have any luck anymore and honestly told him where the dam was leaking in the hope of making amends for his crime.

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A cup of tea later, the sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, and soon, heavy rain fell "la la la".

Because the nearest town was a hundred miles away, everyone chose to take shelter from the rain in the cabin.

Yuan Ruan lay at the window of the cabin until she saw Qi Yue coming back from the shore with brisk steps. She breathed a sigh of relief and said hurriedly, "Quick, go and give the umbrella to Seventh Sister."

The palace maid behind him immediately walked out of the cabin carrying two large umbrellas.

Soon, Qi Yue came over with big strides, accompanied by the Third Prince and the Junior Secretary who were waiting for news.

Yuan Ruan stepped forward quickly, but Qi Yue signaled the Third Prince to hold Yuan Ruan so that she would not get wet by the water on her body.

Afterwards, Qi Yue repeated the specific address he had found out.

The Junior Secretary frowned and said, "What a shameless bastard! He discovered the clues so early, but he didn't report it. No, I have to write a memorial to His Majesty right away."

The Chancellor of the Imperial Household said, "It may be too late to write a memorial. I remember that the doctor of the Waterworks Department seems to be repairing the canal in this area. How about writing a letter to him?"