Xu Yan's order was approved by Xu Huaiyuan, so the manager naturally did not dare to disobey and delivered the white turtle obediently.
Xu Yan observed the white turtle carefully and found it in good condition. He hoped that nothing unexpected would happen during its journey north. Whether Zhu Wan's fate would be rewritten depended on this move.
"Shuangxi, let's go to the county government office!"
But Mr. Xu and his servant boy hurried to the county government office. Xu Yan was very nervous along the way, fearing that they would encounter some accidents and the white turtle would be snatched away.
Fortunately, he was worrying too much. The people in Dinghai County are simple and honest, and the journey was very smooth.
Zhao Nandeng, the clerk guarding the yamen gate, had long been acquainted with Xu Yan. Seeing the first candidate personally selected by the county magistrate, he smiled and said, "Young Master Xu, are you free to come and see the magistrate again today?"
Xu Yan cupped his hands and said, "Please let Brother Zhao know."
Zhao Nandeng said with a smile: "Why report it? The master has ordered that if Xu Xiaolangjun comes, he should be brought directly to the yamen."
"In that case, thank you very much, Brother Zhao."
Xu Yan took the wooden basin from Shuangxi, and told Shuangxi to wait at the yamen gate, then followed Zhao Nandeng into the yamen.
The wooden basin had a lid, leaving only a gap for the white turtle to breathe. Therefore, although Zhao Nandeng was curious, he could not see what was in the basin.
The two of them walked through the hall and courtyard and arrived at the back hall. Zhao Nandeng smiled and said, "The county lord is in the study. Young Master Xu, please make yourself at your leisure."
Xu Yan was holding the wooden basin in both hands and it was inconvenient for him to bow, so he nodded slightly to express his gratitude.
"Thank you, Brother Zhao."
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