Chapter 38 He is the Parent Official
Lu Chenyang was in a good mood today because the little girl who was bitten by a poisonous snake had recovered from the venom and was able to speak.
The little girl is called San Ya. She is eight years old this year, but she looks only five or six years old. In fact, she is just hungry.
Because her family was poor, her mother accepted two taels of silver from someone and asked her to be bitten by a snake, and she agreed without hesitation.
Lu Chenyang was furious. He took the little girl's hand and said, "Come on, I'll take you home and settle the score with your mother."
San Ya asked hesitantly, "Then...can you not hit her?"
Zhao Xi became even angrier: "She doesn't want you anymore. She doesn't care about your life or death. Why are you still caring about her? A mother like this deserves death."
Chang Jing also nodded: "That's right, my mother would protect me no matter how hard it was. How could she poison her own child for money? Do you know that you almost died?"
San Ya lowered her head and stopped talking.
Lu Chenyang took Sanya's hand and walked out of the county government office with his arm around her.
All the people who were paying attention to this matter (mainly the people in the gambling house, as the gambling was still going on) widened their eyes in shock.
Is it really cured?
The five-step snake's venom was cured just like that? Lu Chenyang is truly capable. Lord Lu has so many capable people around him.
Lu Chenyang whispered, "I'll take you home."
San Ya looked at him and nodded.
The other people listened and immediately followed. Lord Lu personally sent the child home?
When San Ya's mother saw San Ya, her eyes widened in shock.
After all, she had never heard of anyone surviving the poison of a five-step snake, but before she had time to think about it, she met Lu Chenyang's gloomy gaze.
San Ya's mother felt inexplicably frightened.
How ridiculous! She showed no mercy when she killed her own daughter, but Lu Chenyang scared her with just a look.
Lu Chenyang said angrily: "As a mother, you disregard your daughter's life for your own selfish interests. You are simply unworthy of being a mother!"
The people were watching outside the door, pointing and talking at San Ya's mother.
The moral standards of Yanquan County were generally quite low, given that even asking for directions cost money. But for money, someone would feed a venomous snake to their daughter, a move that was unique even in Yanquan County.
San Ya's mother couldn't help but defend herself: "I have no choice. That woman left, leaving us orphans and widows. She also has a younger brother to support. If she had money, who would want their daughter to do such a thing?"
Zhao Xi watched her coldly as she made excuses for herself, as if she was in such a difficult situation and had a very justified reason to do such a thing.
San Ya's mother added, "It's all because they're so poor that they have no other choice."
Lu Chenyang took a deep breath and said, "I know life is not easy right now. After the New Year, I will provide you with a job to make a living so that you can support yourself."
This is Lu Chenyang’s real purpose.
He wants to send out a signal that those who follow him will have meat to eat.
In fact, all crimes are caused by the inability to survive. Even if there is a stable income and stable living conditions, not everyone is willing to steal.
This was a plan Lu Chenyang had made a long time ago, but he was busy suppressing the rebellion and had not yet reached the stage of maintaining domestic stability.
Now that he had the support of the garrison and the Dongyi people had been repelled, he was ready to begin his plan to enrich the people.
"Not only you, but all the people in Yanquan County, I will make sure you have enough food and warm clothing, otherwise I will be unworthy of being this official!" Lu Chenyang said in a resounding voice.
The people looked at him, this tall and handsome young man, standing in this dilapidated courtyard, saying words that seemed unbelievable to them.
They should have laughed at his boasting, or accused him of overestimating his own abilities, but they didn't. They just watched, feeling an inexplicable sense of anticipation in their hearts.
San Ya's mother looked at him blankly.
Lu Chenyang looked at her sternly and said, "Sanya's poison has been cured. You earned money from her, which is enough for you to support her for the time being. I will not pursue this matter with you. I will send people to visit Sanya from time to time. If you dare to abuse or scold her again, I will not show mercy to you. I will punish you for all your crimes!"
San Ya Niang's face was full of resentment: "Sir, she is my daughter. It is only natural for me to teach my daughter a lesson."
Lu Chenyang said calmly, "As a parent official, you are my children, so it is only natural for me to teach you a lesson."
San Ya Niang: "..."
Ah, these scholars are really annoying.
Lu Chenyang stared into San Ya's mother's eyes and said, "Take good care of this child. If anything happens to her, I will blame you."
After Lu Chenyang finished speaking, he turned and walked out of the yard.
The brave people watching outside couldn't help but shout, "Master Lu, you said you want to find a job for San Ya Niang, can we do it?"
Lu Chenyang curled his lips and said, "Everyone has it. Every citizen in Yanquan County has it! I promise you that by next spring, everyone will have a way to make a living."
As he spoke, he bowed to the crowd and said, "Everyone who heard this today is a witness. If I can't do it, you are all welcome to come to the county government office to settle the score with me."
Some people laughed and thought that this adult was quite approachable.
Seeing that his goal was achieved, Lu Chenyang turned and left.
He is sending a signal that he is not only good at commanding troops, but also cares about the people's food and clothing.
Lu Chenyang is slowly beginning to truly become the county magistrate of Yanquan County.
Lu Chenyang walked towards the county government office in a good mood, feeling that he was one step closer to achieving his goal.
As soon as I got to the scene, I saw two groups of people fighting each other. Both sides were holding weapons. Other people on the street stayed away, but it didn't affect their business. They looked calm and composed.
Lu Chenyang: “…”
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