Chapter 70 Xichuan County
The county town was brightly lit at this time. From some houses, the sounds of drinking games could be heard, from some houses, the sweet voices of women could be heard. What's worse, some people were complaining that the refugees outside the city were affecting them.
Suspect they pollute the air.
Murong Li and Su Yue looked at each other and realized that it was true that while the rich lived in luxury, the poor froze to death on the streets.
"Let's go to the county government office." Murong Li couldn't suppress the anger in his heart, so he pulled Su Yue and ran away.
Su Yue's mood was not much better than his. It was obvious that the Xichuan County Magistrate was not a good person. If she didn't teach him a lesson tonight, would she still be called Su Yue?
The county government office was easy to find, and when the two arrived, there was a patrol team on patrol.
The two men hid in the shadows, waiting for them to pass by. Coincidentally, one of the guards was complaining, "Sir, this is really something! The city gates are closed, and no one can get in, yet you're still making such a fuss, making us stay alert and patrol all night without giving us any time to rest."
The yamen runner behind him kicked him and said, "What do you know? Xichuan City is a place where one man can hold the fortress against ten thousand men. We can't afford any mistakes. Stop whining. Be careful, or the masters will find out and tell you to get out."
"Hey, what are you kicking? You're just talking and kicking."
"If I don't kick you, who knows what you'll say with that broken mouth of yours..."
After the patrol team walked away, Murong Li pulled Su Yue to the backyard of the yamen, carried her easily over the wall, and landed gently in the yard.
"What did that yamen runner mean just now? I feel like there's something wrong with what she said. Is someone trying to do something?" Su Yue asked Murong Li in a low voice.
Murong Li's expression was heavy. He shook his head and said, "We're not sure yet. Let's go ask the county magistrate. Perhaps we can get something out of him."
Something is wrong, something is very wrong. Patriarch Qi and his entourage have not received any news from them so far. It is understandable that Patriarch Qi did not send him any news, but the secret guards he sent have also lost contact.
Everything he saw and heard today pointed to one thing: someone was causing trouble, and it was a big one, targeting not only those in the palace, but also him.
The Sihai Money House and the Wuhu Commercial Bank were both in Northwest City, and he had only recently received the news of the severe drought in the Northwest, which meant that there were also problems with the Sihai Money House and the Wuhu Commercial Bank.
I guess it's under control.
It takes a lot of money to do something, and those two are like a treasure pot.
Murong Li thought hard about the royal family members and officials who had been exiled to the northwest.
There are quite a lot of people coming here, and anyone of them could cause trouble, but the situation is unclear now, so we don't know who it is.
Su Yue nodded and used her mental power to quickly search the backyard.
Soon, I saw two people leisurely drinking tea and chatting in a study in the back court.
Su Yue nudged Murong Li, indicating the direction of the study, and then the two of them quietly moved over.
Murong Li had martial arts skills and Su Yue had mental strength. The two of them easily avoided the minefield and came smoothly to the window of the study. They squatted there and listened to the conversation between the two people in the room.
"Master Gao, what do you plan to do with the Qi family master? Will you hand it over to the master?"
The fatter man in the room, about forty years old and dressed in official uniform, was obviously the magistrate of Xichuan County. He asked the man opposite him in a flattering manner, making a gesture of wiping his neck with his hand.
The man opposite was also in his forties, wearing Confucian clothing, but his temples were prominent, and it was obvious that he had internal strength.
Su Yue looked at Murong Li, but his solar plexus was no different from that of ordinary people.
Mr. Gao's face was dignified. He was silent for a long time before saying, "News has come from the capital that Patriarch Qi sold all his property overnight and came to the northwest with a fortune of millions. Such a person can either be used by the master or killed. It all depends on Patriarch Qi's decision."
The fat county magistrate's eyes lit up, and he flattered, "Master Gao is right. I will hand the man over to you. When you get to the county governor, please say a few good words for me."
Lord Gao gave him a look of disdain: "I will never forget your contribution. This time, your contribution is the greatest. You easily captured that group of people. You just need to defend Xichuan County well and prevent anyone from entering to disrupt the master's business. Then the master will remember you as a great merit."
The fat county magistrate nodded and bowed, "Thank you, Lord Gao. What about the refugees? Do you have any specific instructions?"
I have been working here for three years, but the benefits are not much and the responsibilities are very heavy. It is better to transfer out as soon as possible. If the refugees riot one day, it will be a big trouble.
Mr. Gao said disdainfully, "Why bother with him? There's been a severe drought this year, and the Northwest hasn't received any food at all. It would be a waste to use food to save these untouchables."
"Yes, yes, yes. I will do as my master wishes. Sir, do you want to take the people away now or rest for the night and leave tomorrow morning?"
Mr. Gao showed a tired look: "Let's rest for a night. We've been traveling all day and we're tired."
"Okay, okay, I'll make the arrangements right away."
The fat county magistrate had just stood up when he fell to the ground with a thud.
Mr. Gao looked around and when he wanted to get up and leave, he fell to the ground again.
"Hehe, my drug is real. No matter how strong your inner strength is, you can't escape from my grasp."
Seeing that they had all fainted, Su Yue immediately took out a piece of steel wire with a hook from the space and opened the window.
The two men jumped in quickly and closed the doors and windows. Su Yue threw them into the space first and interrogated them later.
The most important thing now is to rescue the head of the Qi family and his entourage.
Murong Li didn't expect that the head of the Qi family was captured by the fat county magistrate.
I should have kicked him hard just now, but it will be the same if I kick him later, anyone who dares to touch him.
The two of them searched the study room thoroughly and found some letters, which Su Yue put into her space. There were also some antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and some valuable items. Su Yue looked at them with envy, but she didn't know how to deal with the fat county magistrate, so she had to wait until she rescued the head of the Qi family and his group.
The two of them stayed here for only a few hundred breaths before leaving the study.
Saving lives is important.
Su Yue knew that the head of the Qi family had taken refuge with Murong Li, and Murong Li had also told her about it.
The two found the prison. Su Yue just lightly sprinkled a packet of medicine powder to the jailer, and all the jailers fell down. The two quickly went in and searched one cell after another.
The magistrate of Xichuan County is really frugal. The cell is empty with no prisoners in it, only an unpleasant musty smell.
When the two found the innermost part, they heard some noise and hurried over.
It was dark inside, so Su Yue took out a flashlight from the space to illuminate it.
When the head of the Qi family saw the light coming on, he quickly got up and ran to the door and saw that it was Murong Li.
"Fourth Master, why are you here?" The head of the Qi family was extremely surprised.
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