Chapter 25 Who dropped the copper coin?
Chen Yunyun looked at Lin Xiaoyue in surprise. "Sister Lin, don't you know the Flying Knife Man? He's a knight who robs the rich and helps the poor! Not only is he handsome, he's also incredibly skilled in martial arts. His weapon, the knife, is as thin as a cicada's wing and can slice through metal like mud. Anyone he sets his sights on won't survive until the next day!"
After Lin Xiaoyue heard what Chen Yunyun said, a sentence flashed through her mind unconsciously - Xiao Li's Flying Dagger, his power never misses its target, could it be that Li Xunhuan also traveled through time?
She asked curiously, "Is his last name Li? Do you know his real name?"
Chen Yunyun shook her head and said, "I don't know, and I've never seen him. I've only heard legends about him. But, Sister Lin, why do you think the Flying Knife Master is surnamed Li? Does Sister Lin know him?"
Lin Xiaoyue said with a smile: "No, I've also heard that there's a guy named Li who's really good at throwing knives, so I'm curious if it's the same person."
Chen Yunyun nodded somewhat disappointedly. "So that's how it is. I've been hoping that the Flying Knife Master would come to our Dongyuan Town to deal with those bandits on Bandit Mountain. Maybe the Flying Knife Master heard my wish and actually came!"
Lin Xiaoyue thought Chen Yunyun was so cute when she saw her fangirl look on her face. She never thought there were still people chasing stars in ancient times!
It’s a pity that this time it was her, the “martial arts master”, who killed the enemy with a single sword strike, instead of the handsome knife-flying master that Yunyun always talked about. In order not to burst the pink bubble in Yunyun’s heart, she decided not to tell her.
"Okay, let's not talk about these irrelevant things. Look, the officer is coming out with a piece of paper. He must be talking about collecting something. Let's go over and listen!"
Chen Yunyun nodded and let Lin Xiaoyue pull her into the crowd. This time she followed very closely, fearing that she would be squeezed away again.
In an open space in front of the county government office, the officer was holding the list in his hand. He had specifically asked the legal advisor for this list in order to prevent some people from taking advantage of the loophole and getting more copies.
"Come here, I have an important announcement!" As he said this, he coughed heavily and looked at the people in front of him with a majestic demeanor.
The common people thought something big had happened again, so they dropped what they were holding and swarmed over, staring at the officers eagerly.
When the officers and others had almost finished their work, they spoke up, "There's a martial arts master called Yijian Fenghou. He set fire to the bandits on Robber Mountain and then brought all the loot they'd taken to the County Magistrate. The County Magistrate is sympathetic to everyone. Now, one person from each household is asked to go in and take something from the County Magistrate. Be careful not to take too much. If you're caught, not only will your share be confiscated, but you'll also be beaten with fifty sticks!"
The people cheered happily, wishing they could get it right away, so they pushed each other and tried their best to be the first to get in!
"The county magistrate is such a good man!"
"Let me in first, I don't even have enough rice to cook at home!"
"I haven't eaten in days!"
"No, no, I was here first!"
"What the hell are you talking about? It's obvious that I was here first!"
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As expected, no matter in modern times or ancient times, no one can surpass Auntie! In some aspects, Auntie will always be like a super invincible rocket launcher!
Lin Xiaoyue's feet were stepped on by the aunties several times. There was even one time when an auntie was stuck between her and Yunyun, and there were several aunties attacking from behind. She and Yunyun could neither move forward nor backward, and they didn't even dare to let go of each other's hands. Who knew where they would be squeezed to if they let go?
Finally, she was forced to throw a few copper coins on the ground and exclaimed: "Oh, who dropped the copper coins?"
When the aunt heard this, she turned off the engine immediately, looked down quickly, and bent down to look for it while pushing.
This was a rare opportunity. Lin Xiaoyue pulled Chen Yunyun and quickly ran to the officer. "Officer, if we keep squeezing like this, we'll have a hard time getting anything even by the evening! I see your names are on your papers, so please go in according to the order they're on. Whoever you call will go in. If anyone isn't here, they'll be passed over. Once everyone here has received theirs, go find those who haven't come yet."
The officer recognized the woman in front of him as the one who came to see the county magistrate last night. It turned out that people who can talk well also have smart minds!
He nodded very convinced and said, "Okay, then do as you say!"
Lin Xiaoyue chuckled and said embarrassedly, "Since the officer agrees with my idea, why don't you let us in first? You recognize us anyway, so even if we want to take it again, you won't let us in!"
The officer finally understood Lin Xiaoyue's little thoughts and couldn't help but complain in his heart: This girl is really a person who never suffers any loss. I should have known not to adopt her advice and let her squeeze with that group of old women. She is so smart that she must have other ways!
"That's not right. I set this rule for others, but I let you go first. It doesn't make sense!"
Lin Xiaoyue raised her eyebrows and said slyly, "What's on the paper is up to the officer. Who can see what you don't want others to see? If anyone insists on looking at it, it's obstructing public service!"
The officer was blocked by Lin Xiaoyue and couldn't find any words to retort. He could only nod and agree: "You! Okay, okay, I'll read your names first, you just line up here!"
Lin Xiaoyue's plan succeeded, and she said gratefully, "Thank you, officer!"
The officer really couldn't do anything about Lin Xiaoyue. He simply ignored her and shouted at the people behind him, "Why are you pushing? I told you it's one for each person! Now, those whose names are called come in. Those who aren't called, wait outside. Anyone who dares to make trouble will be beaten to death with sticks!"
As he said this, the officer called a few of his brothers to keep a close eye on the gate of the county government office, and to beat with sticks anyone who dared to break in.
When the common people saw this scene, they all gave up the idea. It was not worth it to risk their lives for a few things!
The officer stood at the top. Seeing that the people had finally quieted down, he picked up the paper with satisfaction and read, "First one, Chen Maowu!"
Hearing the name, Lin Xiaoyue and Chen Yunyun smiled at each other and answered loudly: "Here!"
The officer didn't even bother to raise his head. He waved his hand and said, "Go in! Next one..."
Lin Xiaoyue said "thank you" and pulled Chen Yunyun in.
In the county government office, Wu Zhongkui felt his legs were sore from standing, so he moved a chair and sat at the door of the bedroom. From this position, he could not only see inside the room, but also people coming in from outside the yard, so that he wouldn't look like a runner and damage the image of the county magistrate.
But what Wu Zhongkui didn't know was that when Lin Xiaoyue walked to the door and saw him leaning on the armchair, his eyes half-closed as if he was still asleep, just like an old man dozing off as a doorman!
However, Lin Xiaoyue managed not to complain this time. She smiled and waved, "Hello, County Magistrate! We are from Chen Maowu's family. Come and get your things!"
Wu Zhongkui raised his eyelids, nodded, and said, "Oh, the little girl is really smart. She arrived first! Let me make it clear first, you can only take one bag. I know you are good at talking, but it will be useless this time. The things are all packed by that martial arts master. If there are too many or too few, you can just blame him!"
Lin Xiaoyue sneered. It seemed that the county magistrate was impressed by her and was afraid that she would take more!
But she made this thing herself, and she set the rules herself, so how could she possibly break them?
"I know, don't worry!" She said as she went in and casually took out a pack. "County Magistrate, please look carefully. I only took one pack!"
Wu Zhongkui looked up and narrowed his eyes slightly, "Stop!"
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