In the carriage, County Magistrate Zhang discovered the silver ingot hidden in the basket!
He laughed out loud: "This woman is really willing to spend a lot of money. These twenty taels of silver are enough for an ordinary farmer to eat for two years!"
Thinking of her request again, he rubbed his brows. If it were any other time, he would definitely agree, but now he is the acting county magistrate. If he can achieve such political achievements, perhaps he can really hold the position of county magistrate!
He looked at the officers and soldiers and said, "Please invite County Magistrate Tong to the study. I have something important to discuss with you!"
When County Magistrate Tong arrived, County Magistrate Zhang was reading a book, but he didn't turn the page for a long time.
"Haha... What's troubling you, sir? You even held the book upside down!"
Hearing this, he realized that he had really held the book upside down, and was very embarrassed.
"Brother Tong is here! Come and sit down!"
He poured a cup of tea himself.
County Magistrate Tong raised his eyebrows slightly, "Brother Zhang, what's bothering you? Feel free to tell me!"
"Alas... nothing can be hidden from Brother Tong's eyes!"
He instructed the officers and soldiers outside, "You guard here yourself and don't let anyone get close!"
"Yes!" The soldier closed the door for them very considerately, but when he lowered his head, a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes.
"Brother Tong, I do have something important to ask for your opinion!"
"Oh...Brother Zhang, you and I have worked together for many years, and this is unlike you. What is going on? Why are you so embarrassed?"
Only after County Lieutenant Zhang sat down did he reveal all his thoughts.
"Brother Tong, do you think I'm a bit despicable? But you and I have been officials for many years, and we both know how difficult it is to get promoted. Alas..."
County Magistrate Tong understood what was going on and was probably already making a decision.
He shook his head slightly. "From a righteous perspective, Brother Zhang's actions benefit the country and the people, and will be recorded in history! As for this small righteousness! Alas... How can a woman of her generation understand the difficulties we face as officials!"
Seeing that the other party seemed to be relieved, he continued to persuade: "Brother Zhang is still too kind. If it were me, I would not have considered so much. If you really become a county magistrate and know how to consider the people, I will admit defeat!"
County Magistrate Zhang made up his mind and smiled. "Brother Tong, you're too modest. You know I'm only temporarily filling in for the position of county magistrate, so I have to seize this opportunity that's been delivered to my door!"
County Magistrate Tong sneered in his heart: This guy has really lost his mind after becoming the county magistrate. How come he doesn't have any of the wisdom he used to have?
You say one thing to your face and another behind your back. You use the ability of people in Xiangyang Village to make a living to pave the way for your future. What's the difference between you and a bandit?
But his face was gentle and polite: "When you get promoted one day, don't forget to support me!"
County Magistrate Zhang laughed heartily. "You... you... I've solved my predicament today, all thanks to you! Come on, I'll treat you, let's have a few drinks!"
"Yeah... then I have to have a good drink today, and choose the expensive one! Hahaha..."
The sounds of their laughter faded away, but they didn't notice the person behind them gritting his teeth and clenching his fists.
The owner of Fengwei Ju was also gritting his teeth.
"Bang!" "Heh...Have you figured it out? What exactly happened?"
The housekeeper could only reply tremblingly: "Master, it is said that the imperial envoy is personally investigating and it is related to Jia Fugui. Moreover, our people have also found a woman who looks like the supplier!"
Wang Buer's eyes suddenly lit up. "Oh? Is this true?"
The housekeeper carefully considered his answer and said, "When the incident happened, some diners noticed that she came out of the private room with Jia Fugui and Jin Wuhai. In addition, some people saw her leaving the city! So..."
"Pa..." Wang Buer slapped him without hesitation.
"Idiot, how do you manage to be a housekeeper? Do you rely on guesswork for everything?"
The butler immediately knelt on the ground, covering his face with his hands, "Master, this old slave... this old slave..."
Wang Bu'er was furious when he saw his cowardly look, "Humph... and you still say you were once the steward of a wealthy family, you have a pig's brain!"
Yes, this person was none other than Zhao Zehai, the former steward of Mr. Zhao. He came to the provincial capital with his cook, thinking that they could live a stable and good life.
The two rented a shop to sell rouge and powder, but they did not expect that there would be a riot among the refugees. The thieves in the city took the opportunity to rob their shop and almost lost all their money.
After living a good life for a while, the cook was no longer willing to endure hardship, so she became a concubine of a rich man and took away all the remaining silver.
At that time, he went to the house to cause trouble and was beaten half to death. It was Wang Buer who saved him on a whim. In order to survive, he had no choice but to sell himself again!
Unexpectedly, Wang Buer was a smiling tiger, extremely sinister. In order to control the restaurant, he drugged his own father and made him bedridden.
He just escaped from the wolf's den and fell into the tiger's den!
Wang Buer clicked his tongue twice and kicked him twice, "What? You're not convinced? Don't forget the agreement between us!
Three years later, I'll help you kill Old Man Zhang and get your wife back. However, during this period, you can only obey me!"
The housekeeper immediately kowtowed and admitted his mistake, "Master, this old servant is incompetent. I will go to Qingshui County to investigate!"
"This young man is teachable. Bring some servants with you!"
After receiving the reply, he felt relieved and quickly crawled out of the yard.
Wang Buer sneered: "Oh... Even this is it, and you're still a romantic?"
Da Zhuang has been extra vigilant since he was attacked last time.
"Who?"
Butler Zhao's heart skipped a beat. When did this village have someone guarding it? This guy is quite alert!
"Ahem... Big Brother, is this Xiangyang Village?"
Da Zhuang folded his arms, "What can I do for you?"
Butler Zhao lied: "I am the butler of Master Jia's mansion. Master asked me to come and inform you that there is something important to discuss. Please show me the way, big brother!"
Da Zhuang looked them up and down, "Why have I never seen you before?"
He always felt it was strange. The housekeeper traveled by carriage? Moreover, the county town was only a quarter of an hour away by carriage, so why did these people look so tired?
Butler Zhao's heart tightened, but he feigned composure. "Big brother, you're quite cautious. It's alright. The master said the Zui Xiang Lou incident has been resolved. I'll double the amount of mushrooms. Please pass on the message!"
Da Zhuang nodded when he heard this. "Thank you for the trip. I'll pass on the message!"
Butler Zhao had been observing his expression and was very happy. He didn't expect that the guy didn't lie to him!
At night, three men in black came walking on the wind.
"Who is it?" The mighty one is on guard tonight!
"The one who wants to kill you!"
Da Neng was horrified and immediately tried to strike the gong, but as his fingers just touched the gong rope, a dart hit his hand.
"Hiss!" He ignored the pain and picked up a stick to resist.
The sound of "ping pong pong" fighting was heard.
But he found that he was no match for the man in black.
"I'll trap him, you guys go check it out!"
A man in black trapped him, while the other two tiptoed and used their lightness skills to fly towards the village.
He instantly understood the other party's intention and shouted loudly, "Fire... Fire!"
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