Chapter 1630 The plan is going smoothly
The next day, Jiang and his companion went to the county government office again, but they still did not see Lord Peng.
This time, Jiang Putou was so angry that he almost cursed, and even impulsively thought of going directly to the Qian family to arrest them.
The two were once again forcibly "invited" out. Officer Jiang cursed and turned to leave, saying, "Back to the county town."
He strode toward the inn where he was staying with a sullen face—his horse was still there.
Just as they reached the inn's entrance, they suddenly heard someone say, "Have you heard? The Qian family in Donggu County will soon be able to produce sunflower oil to supply the palace."
Jiang, the head constable, suddenly stopped and turned to look at the person who had spoken.
What did he just say?
He hurriedly stopped the people who were also about to go inside and asked, "Which Qian family are you referring to?"
"Of course, it's Qian Fangli's family in the west of the city."
Qian Fangli? Isn't that the Master Qian they're taking back this time?
Jiang, the head constable, narrowed his eyes. "Well, they're really audacious, daring to use the palace's name."
Does this mean they think they can act recklessly just because they have Lord Peng backing them up?
Jiang Putou, who was already seething with anger, suddenly became excited, his eyes filled with a ruthless look.
He turned to another constable and said, "You lead the horse to the city gate first. I'll wander around the area and meet you at the city gate in a bit."
"good."
Officer Jiang entered the inn first, found the two men who had spoken earlier, and inquired about their whereabouts.
Ask them where they heard the news from.
They then went to a small stall they had mentioned, and there they indeed heard the same thing.
He then went to several other places. Although the rumor was not widespread, it was indeed true that Master Qian Fangli was about to produce sunflower oil to supply the imperial court.
Jiang, the head constable, sneered. The Qian family was truly courting death, daring to spout such nonsense.
He quickly returned to the city gate, pulled on the reins, mounted his horse, and immediately returned to Jiangyuan County with another constable.
Ying Dong and Da Zhuang emerged from the corner, laughing, "The matter is settled, let's go back."
When they returned to Jiangyuan County, it was already very late. The two of them immediately reported everything that had happened in Donggu County to Shuyu.
The latter listened quietly, then nodded to indicate that he understood. "Since Officer Jiang and the others didn't return yesterday, I knew that things were almost done."
If Lord Peng were to obediently hand over Master Qian, Shu Yu would actually be in a bit of a predicament.
Now, Lord Peng's actions have made Constable Jiang, who was originally just doing his job without personal feelings involved, hold a grudge. He will only exaggerate what he saw and heard in Donggu County.
Lord Xie is someone who doesn't like to take responsibility. If he's involved in rumors circulating in the palace, he will definitely report it.
Sure enough, the next morning, as soon as Shu Yu got up, Ying Xi rushed over and said that Lord Xie was at the door and had something important to discuss.
Shu Yu raised her eyebrows. Was Lord Xie so eager that he didn't even send someone to invite her over, but instead waited for her at the door?
Shu Yu quickly finished dressing up, took two steamed buns and ate them as she walked. When she reached the door, she had just finished rinsing her mouth with the water pouch handed to her by Ying Xi.
Lord Xie, who was in the carriage, invited Shu Yu to get in and then recounted what had happened in Donggu County.
Shu Yu was shocked. "Has Mr. Qian gone mad? How dare he use such treasonous words to promote himself? He's truly... ignorant and fearless."
(End of this chapter)
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