Chapter 886 Staying Overnight
The next morning, Manbao and Baishan suggested going out from the opposite direction and directly into the small path. Once out of the forest, there would be no need to take a detour, and there would be no trees and vines blocking the way, so walking would be much faster.
Zhou Silang and Bai Erlang had no objection at all. They also wanted to go out early. They always felt depressed staying in the woods, as they were not hunters.
Daji glanced at them, said nothing, and followed them in the opposite direction. After walking for more than two hours, they left.
Standing on the path, Zhou Silang turned around and was about to go back to the village, but was stopped by Manbao.
"Now that we've come this far, let's not waste time and go straight into the county town to see County Magistrate Yang."
Bai Shan nodded.
Zhou Silang and Bai Erlang subconsciously listened to Manbao and Bai Shan, turned around and headed towards the county town. Daji fell behind and paused, but still caught up.
Bai Shanjian smiled and raised his eyebrows proudly at Manbao.
When they arrived in Luojiang County, County Magistrate Yang had not yet started his afternoon office and was resting in his study. Manbao glanced at the time in the system and decisively pulled Bai Shan to knock on the side door behind the county government office.
The doorman opened the door immediately upon seeing Manbao and the other two, and asked cheerfully, "When did Miss Man, Master Shan, and Second Master Bai return? Aren't they studying in Yizhou City?"
Manbao poured out nice words as if they were free. "We missed Master Yang, so we came back. Is Master Yang home?"
"I'm here. I'll send someone to report it right away. Ladies and gentlemen, please sit in the gatehouse first." After saying this, he immediately found his partner and asked him to rush in to report to County Magistrate Yang.
When County Magistrate Yang heard that Manbao and his companions had arrived, he guessed something was up and stood up, saying, "Bring them here quickly."
He even went there in person. When the doorman saw this, he knew that the young master was anxious to see someone, so he didn't waste any time, left first, and ran to invite the person.
The servants here were running around reporting and asking for help, and naturally, Madam Yang Cui, who was in the backyard, also received the news.
"Grandma, the master went to greet them personally. I and the servants have asked around, and they are his friends, two young men and a young woman, who used to come to the county government office often."
Cui thought for a moment and said, "Have the kitchen prepare some snacks and send them over. Ask someone to watch over them. If there's nothing special, I'll come over and see them shortly."
I was afraid that people came to Yang Heshu with something to say, and if she suddenly appeared, it would be difficult for them to talk.
The servant responded and left.
County Magistrate Yang met Manbao and the others halfway. His eyes swept across the bag on Zhou Silang's shoulder. He smiled and turned sideways to invite them to the study, and gave Wantian a wink.
After they went in, Wantian sent all the servants in the yard out to guard the gate, while he himself guarded the door to prevent anyone from approaching.
The servant sent by Cui paused when he saw the servants leaving the study one after another. After watching for a long time, he quietly turned around and left, going back to report to Cui.
In the study, Manbao had already opened the bundle and said, "We found it under a cliff. This is my uncle's stuff."
Then he looked at Daji.
Daji then pulled out another large oil-paper bag from his bosom and handed it to County Magistrate Yang. Bai Shan said, "This should be what we are looking for. It's what my father gave to Uncle Zhou Yin."
County Magistrate Yang opened it and flipped through the contents. His expression grew increasingly solemn. After a moment, he looked up and was met with five pairs of sparkling eyes. Man Bao stared at him with sparkling eyes and asked, "Master Yang, do you understand?"
County Magistrate Yang paused and said, "I understand, but why?"
"We don't understand," Manbao said without any shame, and said confidently, "Please explain it to us."
County Magistrate Yang put the things away and said, "Children, don't know too much."
Bai Shan rushed forward and pressed the oil paper bag with both hands, saying seriously: "Master Yang, if you don't tell us, we will have to take the things back to my grandmother for her review."
Manbao nodded seriously, "That's right."
They came to Lord Yang first because they were afraid that Grandmother Liu wouldn't tell them. If Lord Yang didn't tell them, what was the point?
Yang Heshu thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but there are too many things here to explain them all in a short time. I'll have someone send a letter to Tang He, and we'll talk about it when he gets here."
Bai Shan finally let go and urged him along with Man Bao, "Then please send someone now. If you set off now and ride as fast as you can, they'll arrive by nightfall. County Magistrate Tang will be here early tomorrow morning and should be here by this afternoon."
Bai Shan glanced outside at the sky and said thoughtfully, "I think it's getting dark soon. How about we stay in the county town tonight?"
Manbao ignored the bright sun hanging in the sky outside and nodded, "Yes, it's spring now. The days are short and it gets dark quickly."
County Magistrate Yang really wanted to throw these two troublesome children out.
He glanced at Daji and asked, "Won't your old lady be worried if they don't go back?"
"No," Bai Shan spoke before Daji, "We came directly from the mountains to your place. When we entered the mountains, we said that we might stay there for four or five days, and we brought enough dry food for five days."
Manbao nodded: "That's right."
There is no problem at all on the Zhou family's side. After all, their child is wild and has strong ideas. This has been the case since he was young, and they also have Zhou Silang following him.
What else can Daji say?
He could only stand silently at the back. As a servant, he naturally had to obey his master.
County Magistrate Yang rubbed his forehead, naturally worried about them living outside, so he said: "Then you can stay here tonight. Wantian——"
Wan Tian hurried to the door and answered.
"Go get someone to clear a yard for them to rest."
Wan Tian agreed, but did not leave immediately. He stood outside the door guarding.
Bai Shan and the others continued to stare at County Magistrate Yang.
County Magistrate Yang said, "This matter is of great importance. Let's wait until Zhihe arrives. We don't know what the situation is in Yizhou City right now."
Yizhou City?
Yizhou City was naturally calm. Bai Shan and his friends were suddenly recalled to Luojiang County. No one noticed this except their classmates and teacher.
Of course, there is also Mr. Guan.
After discovering that Bai Shan and Zhou Man had left Yizhou City and returned to Luojiang County, Mr. Guan did not take any action. Naturally, he also found out that they had visited the county government office before leaving.
County Magistrate Tang had been secretly keeping an eye on the Guan family, but he discovered that apart from sending people to inquire about Bai Shan and Zhou Man, Mr. Guan had not taken any action, and had not even contacted the Yizhou Palace.
County Magistrate Tang had some guesses in his mind, but since this was a matter of life and death, he would not take a single step without evidence.
The next update will be around 4:00 PM
(End of this chapter)
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