Chapter 760 Twisting the Neck
The yamen runners were about to close the office and go off work when they met three pairs of sparkling eyes as they walked out of the gate. They paused, looked at the brooms in their hands, then looked at the dirt and leaves on their faces and heads, and said in unison in their hearts: It is just as they say!
Three young boys and girls were punished to sweep the streets in Kangxue Street. How could the yamen runners, who are the backbone of the county's security, not know about such a sensational act?
Not only did they know about it, they also secretly went to watch and confirmed that they were being punished by their elders at home. They watched it for fun because there was no danger.
Of course, they were not the only ones watching the fun, their county magistrate was also there, so they were watching with great joy.
After all, at this time, who doesn’t know that the people in the alley on Kangxue Street are friends of their county magistrate?
Not only can we sit together and drink tea and eat, but we can also do business together.
Such people are fun to watch while sweeping Kangxue Street, but if they stand in front of them, it is not fun but trouble.
As soon as they saw them clearly, the yamen runners said in unison: "We are leaving the yamen. If you have anything to do, please come back early tomorrow."
After saying that, he left.
Manbao quickly swung the broom across in front of them and said aggrievedly, "I don't believe it. I've seen you go to the street to work more than once after leaving the government office. We're here to complain. Tell me, are you going to accept it or not?"
The yamen runners said with shame: "My dear aunt, please tell me what's going on first."
Bai Shan spoke eloquently, "To keep Yizhou City clean, we've been cleaning up the trash on our street lately. All the neighbors have benefited and are kind enough to help. But today, someone deliberately threw trash onto the street. Look at our faces, our heads! The trash has landed right on us. As officials responsible for maintaining peace in Huayang County, are you going to do something about it?"
The yamen runners all said in unison, "This man is awful! Master Bai, do you know who did this? Let's go and arrest him."
"I know. He's also on Kangxue Street, not far from our house. He's from the Bai Mansion next door. His name is Bai Ning. He should have just returned home. Go and catch him quickly."
The bailiffs were silent for a moment, then all stepped aside to make way for them. "Young Master Bai, we suddenly remembered that we need the county magistrate's documents to arrest someone, but Lord Tang has already left the yamen, so we can't disturb him rashly. Since you are here, why don't you go in and talk to the county magistrate, and by the way, help us get an arrest warrant?"
The three of them looked at each other, and finally Manbao waved his hand and said, "Let's go!"
He carried a broom and went in to find County Magistrate Tang.
Although he had left the office, Lord Tang still consciously worked overtime.
He was fascinated by the case file in his hand and felt his neck a little sore, so he raised his head to twist it. As a result, when he looked up, he saw three embarrassed and familiar boys and girls standing in front of the door.
He was startled and his neck snapped and he couldn't get back up.
His eyes widened instantly, and he pointed at the three people in disbelief, "You, you guys..."
Manbao also heard the "click" and immediately dropped his broom and rushed over, "County Magistrate Tang, don't move."
She stretched out her hand to pry open his head, but County Magistrate Tang tilted his neck and saw her dirty little hand. His eyes widened immediately and he slapped it away. "Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands first... Ouch, ouch, no, I don't trust your medical skills. Someone, go to the back and call my wife. Tell her I twisted my neck."
Bai Shan also rushed forward and asked Man Bao, "Have you ever had your neck straightened?"
"No, but a twisted neck is about the same as a twisted elbow."
County Magistrate Tang was even more frightened. He kept saying, "That's not even close. If you twist your hand, you can straighten it back. It will only hurt for a while. But if I twist my head, how can I see the sun tomorrow? I don't want you to straighten it. Someone, go get my wife! Where has this person gone?"
Bai Shan didn't quite believe Man Bao, after all, she hadn't thought it through, so she took the initiative to say, "Master Tang, please wait a minute. I'll go call someone for you."
Bai Jilang: "I'm going too."
Seeing that they didn't believe her, Manbao felt even more itchy. As soon as Bai Shan left, she tried to persuade County Magistrate Tang, "It's just a twisted neck. I'll massage it for you. Even if it doesn't work, it won't do any harm. It's similar to a stiff neck. You know what stiff neck is? It's when you sleep at night..."
"I know, but I don't want to," County Magistrate Tang interrupted her, tilting his neck, fearing that her two restless hands would not be able to resist touching him. In a hurry, he could only change the subject, "How did you get into this state? What do you want from me?"
When Manbao heard the question, he immediately told them about Bai Ning's abominable act of throwing garbage on the street they were cleaning, and then said, "Master Tang, can you send someone to arrest him and teach him a lesson?"
After a moment's thought, County Magistrate Tang said, "It's difficult."
Seeing Manbao glaring and about to lose his temper, he immediately said, "But I have a way to teach him a lesson. Arresting him is impossible, but I can still give him a scolding. But before that, you have to stay away from me. Otherwise, if you break my neck, I may not be able to scold him, but you must catch him and scold him."
Manbao took two steps back obediently.
County Magistrate Tang breathed a sigh of relief.
Bai Erlang ran in from outside and shouted, "Bai Shan is calling someone over."
Bai Shan ran in, and sure enough, a group of people followed him in. Madam Tang and her group hurried forward and asked anxiously, "What's going on? I heard you twisted your neck?"
Magistrate Tang squinted at her and asked, "Where's Aunt Zhao? Quickly ask her to come and help me straighten my neck."
Mrs. Tang looked at his head for a long time, then stepped forward and said, "She's in the backyard. I'll ask someone to call her."
County Magistrate Tang breathed a sigh of relief, and relaxed. But just as he relaxed, he felt his head being quickly twisted back by a hand. His neck made a "click" sound, and he looked up blankly...
Madam Tang withdrew her hand, smiled sweetly at him, and said gently, "Husband, it seems to be better."
Lord Tang: ...
He reached out and touched his neck, feeling sore and painful. He could only look at Manbao with tears in his eyes. If he had known earlier, he should have asked Manbao to come. After all, he was a doctor and looked more reliable.
"Manbao, let me take another look. Can you give me an injection or something?"
Manbao looked at his head and shook his head sadly, "No, I can only press it to relieve the pain, and then wait, Master Tang, time is the best medicine in the world."
County Magistrate Tang: ...
Bai Shan and Bai Erlang lowered their heads and tried hard to hold back their laughter.
Magistrate Tang rubbed his neck and asked, "Are you telling the truth or not? How can I relieve the pain? Don't forget that you still need my help. You can't fool me just for revenge."
The next update will be around 6:00 PM
(End of this chapter)
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