Outside the courtyard.
Magistrate Qin stopped at the riverbank.
Turning back to look at Su Hua three steps away, the early summer sunlight fell on her face, adding a touch of girlish charm to her cool demeanor, making her features even more exquisite and her figure graceful.
With such a beautiful face and such talent, which young man could resist her charm?
Unfortunately, his son encountered no one but Xiao Jinhan, a man of humble origins who single-handedly captured the enemy leader, retreated from the Southern Frontier, and forced the Southern Frontier and Dayu to sign a ten-year friendly non-aggression pact.
Seeing the change in his eyes, Su Hua was somewhat surprised, "Uncle Qin?"
Magistrate Qin snapped out of his daze, his expression turning solemn. "I've come today specifically to discuss the Black Wind Stronghold matter."
The crimes committed by Black Wind Village in Qingshui County in recent years are countless, and it has been a major headache for successive county magistrates.
Fortunately, you were brave and resourceful. Two days ago, you single-handedly stormed Black Wind Stronghold and surrounded all the bandits, thus helping the county government resolve the bandit problem that had plagued Qingshui County for years.
At this point, the man gestured for Qin Fu to step forward, saying, "Hereinafter, I present a token and three hundred taels of silver as a token of my gratitude for your efforts in suppressing the bandits."
Su Hua accepted the plaque and the prize money with both hands, her almond-shaped eyes filled with surprise. Magistrate Qin had come today to give her a reward?
But she was clearly forced into the bandit's den, so it was as if she went there specifically to suppress the bandits.
After her initial surprise, she felt she should clarify the matter, "Uncle Qin, actually..."
“I know.” Magistrate Qin waved his hand, his eyes filled with admiration. “No matter how Hua’er got to Black Wind Stronghold, it is an undeniable fact that you dealt with the 738 bandits.”
Otherwise, even if our yamen found their hideout, we certainly couldn't arrest everyone in Black Wind Stronghold without firing a single shot.
When he first received Xiao Jinhan's message, his first reaction was that Xiao Jinhan had led his men to raid the bandit's den. But after seeing the bandits lying on the ground, he realized that they had all been drugged by Su Hua.
Black Wind Stronghold has always been a scourge of Qingshui County. He wanted to eradicate it after taking over. Now, Su Hua has given him a push, which is not only beneficial to his political achievements, but also a great thing for the country and the people. He should be rewarded accordingly.
In addition to posting commendations on the city walls, the county government also offered rewards ranging from five to three hundred taels of silver. For example, hunting wolves could earn five taels, capturing criminals could earn ten taels, and informing people of a murderer's escape could earn fifteen taels...
Suppressing a large bandit den is among the highest reward categories.
Nowadays, the private rewards remain unchanged, except that the inscriptions on the plaques are no longer posted outside the city walls.
Magistrate Qin needed to return to the county office in the afternoon. After delivering the reward to Su Hua, he left with Qin Yucheng and the others.
Before leaving, Su Bai prepared a meal for the house-raising banquet for the Qin family, Wang Dapang, and Lu Lao Er, plus a basket of vegetables from her own front yard.
On a rosewood carriage.
Qin Yucheng collapsed onto the fox fur couch, holding a large white radish in both hands and munching on it raw, glancing at the person opposite him every now and then as he ate.
Magistrate Qin felt a chill run down his spine from the stare. He glanced coolly at the large white radish in the man's hand and said, "If you have something to say, say it. If not, shut up."
Tonight, you'll have to double your homework.
Also, your mother loves to stew the white radishes from the Su family with pork bones, so don't eat any more after you finish this one.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yucheng felt a surge of grievances welling up in his eyes, making his cheeks flush red. His words reeked of alcohol, "Double, double, all you ever do is double."
In your heart, there's nothing but your mother; there's absolutely no place for me, your son! Not even the slightest bit!
As he spoke, he pinched his thumb and forefinger together, but the boy was still under the influence of alcohol, and his fingers were not straight enough.
"What are you saying?" Magistrate Qin frowned. "Your mother is my wife. Isn't it only natural that I have nothing but love for her?"
You'll understand when you get married.
Upon hearing the word "marriage," Qin Yucheng paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, rolling around on the soft couch. "Marriage? With my appearance, I'm afraid I'll never get married in my life..."
As he said this, he hiccuped, "I'll never get married in this lifetime, Dad, why couldn't you have given birth to someone better-looking?"
The man looked at the person who was completely ignoring him, his brows furrowing slightly. But since people often speak the truth when they're drunk, he thought for a moment, still somewhat uncertain, and asked, "Do you think you're ugly?"
"I'm not ugly, but compared to that..." The boy's words trailed off as the effects of the alcohol wore off, leaving him utterly dejected.
"Compared to that vixen, my son is no match for him. Girls all prefer handsome men, and I'm not as handsome as him..."
Magistrate Qin found it amusing, but a hint of helplessness appeared on his refined face. "Hua'er is not the kind of woman who is attracted to beauty; otherwise, she wouldn't have been so indifferent to Xiao Jinhan's leg ailment."
Hua'er may look delicate, but deep down she's just like Xiao Jinhan. You, however, are different from them.
Having been through it all, he could immediately see the unusual relationship between Su Hua and Xiao Jinhan.
One is a wealthy young master who knows nothing of the hardships of life, and the other is a young general who was born into poverty and made his own way in the world. If he were a woman like Su Hua, he would also choose Xiao Jinhan.
However, it's too early to talk about this now.
Who knows what will happen in the future?
Qin Yucheng chewed on the radish unconsciously, muttering, "But, people who aren't the same kind of people are a good match. Wouldn't it be better if they complemented each other? Aren't you and Mother completely different?"
One is domineering, the other is henpecked...
Before he could finish speaking, Qin Xianling grabbed his ear and said, "You little brat, I think you're just using your drunkenness to insult me indirectly!"
"Ah!! It hurts, it hurts, Daddy, let go, let go..."
"So, will you still dare to call someone a henpecked husband in the future?"
"I won't say it, I won't say it anymore. From now on, I won't say Dad is henpecked, I'll just say Dad secretly hides money... Ah... Stop pulling..."
Sitting on the cart shaft, Ah Cai listened to the squeals of pigs being slaughtered. He felt both heartache and amusement. In the end, he could only suppress the trembling in his shoulders, pull the reins, and drive quickly toward the village entrance.
In the main house of the Meng family, Meng Yongfu heard heart-wrenching screams and finally woke up from his unconsciousness, slowly opening his eyelids.
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