Chapter 719 The Feng Escort Agency is alright
Therefore, there is no county magistrate in Heichang County now.
Unfortunately, Heichang County is a heavily exiled area, and only those with considerable ability can control it.
However, Qi Chan is currently a prisoner, so it's not appropriate for him to serve as a temporary magistrate. Therefore, Lord Cheng had the original county clerk temporarily take over the duties of the county magistrate.
The county magistrate was of average ability, so Lord Cheng simply kept Qi Chan on the job, ostensibly to assist the magistrate, but in reality, he was the one who truly managed all the affairs of the county.
Qi Chan will likely remain in Heichang County until the new magistrate takes office.
However, this was exactly what Qi Chan wanted. The farming tools that Yao Tianqin had given him also needed time to be tested. If there were no problems, they would be sent to the capital and presented to the emperor.
If handled properly, with someone pleading on Yao Tianqin's behalf and hinting to the Emperor that there were other hidden circumstances in the case from back then, it wouldn't be impossible for Yao Tianqin to be reinstated.
Of course, it's highly unlikely that the case from back then could be overturned; the conclusion of the case was ordered by the Emperor himself. A sudden reversal would likely offend the Emperor and cause the case to miss this opportunity to gain merit.
It would be better to subtly suggest to the emperor that he feels guilty and regrets missing out on such a talented individual for five years. In this way, the emperor's reward for compensating Yao Tianqin would be substantial.
Qi Chan understood the current emperor's temperament all too well; this was the most advantageous path for Yao Tianqin.
Qi Chan is currently working diligently in Heichang County to prepare waterwheels, hoping to see results as soon as possible.
Shu Yu was naturally pleased to hear this, as her rock work was almost complete. She had previously intended to give her results to Meng Yunzheng so he could help her pass them up the ranks and escape her status as an exiled prisoner.
However, if that happens, it will involve the struggle for the throne, which is not the most appropriate option.
Now that she has met Qi Chan, although they haven't known each other for long, Mr. Qi's character is impeccable. Entrusting him to him is the most appropriate thing to do. Since he is in Heichang County, it will save her the trouble of having to travel to other places to look for him later.
Shu Yu was delighted and asked Cheng Xian, "What's the second thing?"
Hopefully, it's still a good thing.
Chengxian was infected by the joyful expression on her face and couldn't help but smile as well. "The second thing is something I told you privately, and it's about Huifeng Escort Agency."
Shu Yu was taken aback.
Cheng Xian said, "That day you went to the interrogation hall with the magistrate and met with Boss He, didn't you? I interrogated Boss He first, and that's how I learned about his grudges with your family, as well as the matter of Huifeng Escort Agency."
Shu Yu nodded.
"Later, when I interrogated other suspicious people, I heard the name Huifeng Escort Agency again, so I paid extra attention to it. As I continued to interrogate them, I learned that the person was related to the missing items of Huifeng Escort Agency. Following his lead, the county government arrested a group of criminals, and the missing items of Huifeng Escort Agency were also found."
Shu Yu suddenly looked up. "Found it?"
"Yes, the crisis at Huifeng Escort Agency has been resolved, so you can rest assured."
Shu Yu took a deep breath. "Thank you."
"I should be thanking you. If you hadn't tricked Boss He into coming to the yamen, I wouldn't have paid special attention to Huifeng Escort Agency when I heard about it, and I wouldn't have been able to follow that person's clues to eliminate a bunch of scourges in Heichang County. The magistrate even rewarded me for this, which is why I took the initiative to ask to see you today, and by the way... I also got to enjoy a good meal."
Those snails were so delicious!!
(End of this chapter)
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