Chapter 199 Take Away
Ironically, the two officers who had previously said that the crowd's speech was too chaotic to understand were now nodding repeatedly, and even immediately summarizing, "So, when Lu Dongjia failed to provoke them, he tried to feign unconsciousness to extort money from the Lu family?"
"That's pretty much it." The onlookers nodded.
The two officers' faces immediately turned cold, and they said to Lu Dongjia with grim expressions, "The Lu family has already registered their clothing shop with the county government. Lord Xiang hopes that the people of Jiangyuan County can work together to develop the county, work hard and diligently to improve its economic strength, make people's lives more prosperous, and allow all industries to flourish. But you, by opening your own clothing shop, want to cut off the livelihoods of others? It's utterly despicable! Come with us to the yamen and we'll have a proper talk."
Lu Dongjia's expression changed drastically. "Sir, this is a misunderstanding! I didn't provoke them, nor did I intend to extort money from the Lu family."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Lu Erbai and quickly apologized, "Master Lu, I even sent you a congratulatory gift. I sincerely want to befriend you. Please tell the two officials about it."
Lu Erbai didn't say anything, but when he framed the Lu family, he left no room for maneuver at all.
The two officials grew impatient. "Is there a misunderstanding? Come with us to the county office and we'll clear things up. Come on, don't delay our business."
Before Lu Dongjia could say anything more, the two officials pushed him, and he and his servant staggered forward.
The Lu family stood there stunned, it was... quite sudden.
They had initially thought the Lu family was going to suffer, but to their surprise, the two officials not only gave them gifts but also took away the troublemakers.
Lu Erbai couldn't help but look at Shu Yu, who smiled at him slightly and then ran into the shop.
Just as Lu Erbai was about to follow, he was surrounded by people.
Most of those present were shopkeepers and waiters from the shops and restaurants on Ningshui Street. Those who could open shops here had generally maintained good relationships with the county government.
Now that the original magistrate has fallen from power, the newly arrived Magistrate Xiang has only met a few wealthy and influential local gentry in Jiangyuan County. His officers, soldiers, and servants are always cold and aloof, and no one can get close to him.
So these people couldn't figure out how to get on good terms with the county government. Who knew that the seemingly insignificant Lu family would actually receive a congratulatory gift from Lord Xiang?
Therefore, as soon as the two soldiers left, everyone greeted Lu Erbai with smiles, subtly inquiring about his family's relationship with Lord Xiang.
Lu Erbai chuckled dryly, completely bewildered himself. How was he supposed to answer them?
He secretly tugged at Lu Dasong, then mumbled answers to everyone's questions as Lu Dasong helped him out of the crowd.
However, even after returning to the shop, those people followed him in.
Not only Lu Erbai, but the rest of the Lu family were also surrounded and talked to.
The once deserted shop is now bustling with activity, finally looking like it's open for business.
However, the Lu family did not know that in an alley not far from the shop, stood Meng Yunzheng, who should have left long ago.
After watching the two soldiers leave, Meng Yunzheng narrowed his eyes slightly, then turned and walked towards the county government office.
Xiang Weinan had just finished reading a file in his hand when he heard that Meng Yunzheng had arrived.
Thinking about what he had done that day, he slowly stretched and invited the person in.
However, it was not Meng Yunzheng who entered, but his own trusted follower.
(End of this chapter)
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