Chapter 1853 Oh, Lord Tang
Shu Yu eventually brought along Lu Sanzhu, who stubbornly insisted on following along.
"Ayu, shall we go straight to the prison?" Lu Sanzhu was inexplicably excited. Although he was usually a carefree person, he had never actually been to a prison before.
Of course, he wouldn't be happy if he were locked up.
This time, his status was different; he could walk in without any problem.
Shu Yu glanced at him sideways, "Of course not, go find Lord Tang first."
Although she was the county magistrate, and although she could freely enter and leave the prison when she helped others before, this time was different. Zhou Tiedong, whom she had found, had no connection with rebels, and a new magistrate had arrived at the county government. She and Tang Wenqian still had an old friendship, so naturally she had to respect him and not undermine him.
Upon hearing that Tang Wenqian was being sought, Lu Sanzhu finally calmed down.
They went to the county government office. Tang Wenqian had been working in his study most of the time these days. When Shu Yu arrived, he had just finished reading a document and was so tired that he kept pinching his temples.
Hearing the familiar voices at the door, he immediately got up and came out. "Miss Lu, what brings you here at this hour? Is something the matter?"
Tang Wenqian still habitually called her Miss Lu. Since they were familiar with each other, he was more casual and comfortable in addressing her.
Lu Sanzhu popped his head out from behind Shu Yu, raised his eyebrows, and greeted, "Yo, Lord Tang."
Tang Wenqian was stunned. "Third Uncle?"
He was quite surprised. "What are you doing in Chenggu County? When did you arrive?"
Lu Sanzhu was quite pleased with the way he was addressed, knowing that this young man wouldn't turn his back on him after becoming an official. He remembered how the young man had helped him when he was pushed into the water by several rich young men in the peach grove.
Lu Sanzhu's attitude towards him softened. "We just arrived yesterday, not just me, but also Ayu's grandmother and father. Ayu told me you've become the county magistrate. Indeed, your demeanor is quite different from before; you exude a much more imposing presence. You were a brilliant student even as a child; I knew back then you'd amount to something. Look at you, it hasn't been long, and you've already become an official. You've truly brought honor to Shangshi Village. I'll..."
Shu Yu couldn't listen anymore. "Third Uncle, important business is more important."
"Oh, right, right, right." Lu Sanzhu wanted to slap himself. Really, his Ayu was a county princess now, why was he still so obsequious to Tang Wenqian?
Tang Wenqian already knew Lu Sanzhu's personality, so he just smiled when he heard what Lu Sanzhu said. Coming back to his senses, he asked Shu Yu, "What do you want?"
Shu Yu briefly explained Zhou Tiedong's situation, and Tang Wenqian frowned upon hearing it. "If Zhou Tiedong is truly innocent, then naturally he should be released."
He sighed again, "I'm afraid there are quite a few people like that in that prison."
The former magistrate really left him a huge mess; once he has time to deal with it, he'll have to gradually restore it.
Shu Yu smiled and said, "From now on, Chenggu County will be under your jurisdiction, so they won't need to worry."
Tang Wenqian roused himself. Yes, this place would be his responsibility in the future, and he would do his best to give the people a peaceful life.
He looked up. "Alright, go ahead. I'll give you a slip to sign so the jailers can cooperate with you. Ask them anything you want. If they confirm he's innocent, just bring him out."
Thank you.
Tang Wenqian went back to his room, wrote a note, stamped it, and then told Shu Yu to do as she pleased.
Now, another matter is looming over him, and Tang Wenqian feels that one head and two hands are simply not enough.
(End of this chapter)
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