Chapter 2928 Wash it clean
County Magistrate Dong: "...You're really thoughtful. I haven't even thought of this."
He said, "This is County Magistrate Bai's pity for you. Although the trial is almost over, the verdict will have to wait at least two days after the Dragon Boat Festival. His Excellency is worried that you will spend too much in the county, so he will give you some compensation first. We will give you the rest after the verdict is passed."
When Jin heard this, she breathed a sigh of relief. It would be good if they just let the other person go.
Her husband and son had both died at the hands of the other party, and she would never agree to forgive them no matter how much they offered.
The case was still being tried in the lobby, and County Captain Dong was dividing the things among the victims. Not every household in Xiaoliu Village had representatives, only some representatives had come.
The reason why Jin and Daduo came was because their family had the most deaths and suffered the most serious damage, and they had to see with their own eyes what happened to those bandits before they would give up.
Therefore, the things that County Magistrate Dong settled for their village required their signatures and seals, and they would first receive them on his behalf and then distribute them to the villagers.
He handed them the completed list and said, "This is the compensation to each family in advance. The adults have already calculated it for you. If there is no problem, please sign and seal it."
What could be their problem?
They never thought that the stolen things could be compensated. They always thought that as long as the people were caught, no one would come to rob their village again, and they would be satisfied.
The things that County Lieutenant Dong confiscated from the bandits' homes included money, food, and cloth.
Money and cloth are not so difficult to carry, as they are both easy to get, but food is more difficult to carry, as it is heavy and takes up a lot of space.
But no one was disgusted at all. They took the things and carried them towards their rented place.
The people watching outside knew that this was compensation from the county government. When they heard that it was not even one-tenth of what was stolen, they couldn't help but sigh, "It's good to be able to get this little back."
"These people are really despicable. I heard that many people died."
"Three people died in Xiaoliu Village alone. I heard there was also an elderly man who died of anger after losing his son and grandson. At least three or four people have died outside."
"I never thought that there would be such a villain in our Beihai County."
"I wonder what County Magistrate Bai will decide?"
"The bandit leader will definitely be beheaded, but I don't know about the others. If they're to be sentenced, it won't be until after the Dragon Boat Festival, right?"
"Mr. Pang, are you going home for Dragon Boat Festival?"
"I heard that Beihai County is having a Dragon Boat Festival event, and County Magistrate Bai is only taking two days off. I thought it would be better to wait here for the results. If I go home, it will be difficult to figure it out."
"Me too. I don't want to go home either. I'd like to take this opportunity to go to the beach. I heard that the seafood in Beihai County is good."
"Let's go together, let's go together. I won't go home either. I heard there will be a Nuo opera on the Dragon Boat Festival. Let's leave after watching the Nuo opera."
"Come to think of it, I haven't seen Nuo opera in many years."
"This thing is more common in the Central Plains and Lingnan areas. It's rare here."
"The last time I watched Nuo opera was in Qizhou."
While they were discussing here, Bai Shan also went through all the suspects and basically screened out those who had not committed any serious crimes. Except for the five people who had not been caught yet, all the others were found guilty.
Bai Shan said to the clerk, "Put it together. I will take it to the governor tomorrow when I go to Qingzhou City."
The clerk was completely stunned.
He looked down at the thick case files on the desk and wanted to go to the sea to be quiet. He looked at Bai Shan expectantly, "Sir, am I alone?"
Bai Shan tilted his head. "Didn't you and Zhao Ming record all the files? You should know everything by heart. Just sort it out."
The clerk withdrew his gaze expressionlessly and responded weakly.
As soon as Bai Shan left, he almost cried. He rubbed his sore wrists and fingers, thinking about what to do if he quit his job.
The clerk took the case file to Zhao Ming and said expressionlessly, "Zhao Li, the master asked you to... help me sort out the case file. The master will take it to Qingzhou City tomorrow."
Zhao Ming glanced at him, looked up at the time, and then resigned himself to working overtime with him.
Bai Shan hadn't finished get off work yet. He went to see County Magistrate Fang to deal with some matters.
County Magistrate Fang was in another courtyard of the county government office. When Bai Shan entered, he was squatting on the ground with his head in his hands. In the courtyard, the actors wearing all kinds of ghostly clothes were looking at him helplessly.
Bai Shan was very curious, "County Magistrate Fang, what's wrong with you?"
County Magistrate Fang raised his head, wiped his face, and said to Bai Shan, "County Magistrate Bai, I'm afraid the Nuo opera is going to be over soon."
Bai Shan: "...I've announced it to the world...no, to the entire Beihai County. Now you say no?"
He looked up at the people standing in the yard with their heads down and asked curiously, "Although their costumes are a bit shabby, they look okay. Why not?"
The people in the yard all stood to the sides, revealing a man dressed as the King of Hell behind them. He was sitting on the ground covering his feet. When he saw Bai Shan, tears started to flow down his pale face and he burped because of fear.
County Magistrate Dong said, "He twisted his ankle."
Bai Shan: "...Why are you sitting on the ground with your ankle twisted? Go to the hospital—"
So the yamen runners and actors hurriedly carried the man to the infirmary.
Manbao took a look and said, "It's a bad bone. It's sprained."
Yama and Bai Shan emphasized, "Sir, I'm in good health. I stepped on the railing and jumped down. I don't know why my foot twisted to the side when I landed, and then..."
Bai Shan sighed and said, "Forget it, I don't blame you."
The King of Hell breathed a sigh of relief. County Magistrate Fang floated in from behind and asked, "Sir, what should we do with the Nuo opera?"
Bai Shan turned around and asked the actors, "Who among you can play the role of the King of Hell?"
In "Catching the Yellow Ghost", there can be fewer or no other ghosts, but the King of Hell cannot be missing.
The actors looked at each other and shook their heads.
Bai Shan glared, "You've all been dancing Nuo opera for so many years, and you can't even dance like the King of Hell?"
The old man in the lead said, "He hasn't accepted any disciples yet. Everyone is doing his own thing. If he wants to pass it on, he needs to find a disciple."
Bai Shan rubbed his forehead and asked, "Then no one will dance like the King of Hell?"
Everyone laughed dryly. Not to mention that they didn't know, even if they knew, they couldn't tell Bai Shan. They were competing for food, so how could they let others join them?
Bai Shan glanced at them one by one, and finally turned to look at the King of Hell sitting on the chair. His eyes gradually became interested, and he asked, "Is this the only set of King of Hell's clothes you have?"
The King of Hell nodded blankly.
Bai Shan nodded modestly and said, "Forget it, take it off. I'll find someone to replace you."
County Magistrate Dong breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that County Magistrate Bai was indeed from a family with a profound background. How could he even have a servant who could perform Nuo opera?
Zhou Man suddenly turned his head and looked at him.
Bai Shan coughed lightly and gave her a wink, asking Daji to take off his clothes and send them back to Wu Yue to wash.
"Wash it clean."
See you tomorrow
(End of this chapter)
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