Zhuang Guoqiang looked at Sun Dachuan guiltily and angrily rebuked him:
"Sun Dachuan, you've got some nerve! How could you do something like this?"
Leng Chuchen let out another soft hum.
“Sun Dachuan is just a minor clerk. How could he dare to do such a thing on his own? Moreover, this matter has been going on in Yong'an City for a long time. Lord Zhuang, you’re quite clear about it!”
At this moment, Sun Dachuan realized that he was finished today.
He collapsed to the ground like a limp rag doll. Suddenly, Lord Zhu stood up from his chair, pointed at Zhuang Guoqiang, and roared:
"Zhuang Guoqiang, I hereby temporarily revoke your official position and confine you to the backyard of the government office. I will decide your fate after I have investigated whether these matters are related to you."
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Guoqiang's face immediately turned pale. Especially when he saw that several officials had come forward, he was so frightened that he leaned back in his chair, trembling all over.
Zhuang Guoqiang was dragged away by the officials. Lord Zhu sat in Zhuang Guoqiang's seat, slammed his gavel heavily, and roared in fury:
"Guards, convey my decree: imprison Sun Dachuan, confiscate his property, and issue a notice ordering all those he has extorted to come to the government office to register and return the stolen money according to the amount confiscated from Sun's home."
As soon as he finished speaking, several officers stepped forward and dragged Sun Dachuan and Jia Qi out together.
Leng Chuchen's brows furrowed slightly, and she turned to Luo Zhiwan, saying:
"Zhiwan, are you satisfied with this result?"
After spending the night together, she no longer disliked him as much as before.
She nodded.
"That's great. Merchants in Yong'an City can finally open their doors and do business normally."
Having gained her approval, he turned around, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Lord Zhu, and said:
"Thank you, Lord Zhu, for upholding justice. I request that you temporarily assume the duties of the Prefect of Yong'an City and thoroughly investigate what Sun Dachuan did and whether Zhuang Guoqiang was involved."
Although he spoke politely, Lord Zhu could tell that this was an order from His Highness the Crown Prince.
He hurriedly stood up from his chair, bowing slightly as he nodded.
"Please rest assured, young master, I will stay in Yong'an City for a few more days to thoroughly investigate how many places in Yong'an City are hiding filth and corruption."
Leng Chuchen nodded in satisfaction, then asked,
"Can we go now?"
"Yes, yes, please."
Lord Zhu wanted to see them off, but he raised his hand to stop him.
"Lord Zhu, please wait. We can walk by ourselves."
Zhu Dachuan nodded and stopped in his tracks.
Only after striding out of the government office did Zhiwan finally let out a long sigh of relief. Yiming looked up at Zhiwan.
"Mom, you're finally back! How did you spend last night? Grandpa said there were rats there, were you scared?"
Thinking about what happened last night, Zhiwan smiled awkwardly, then looked up and ruffled Yiming's hair.
"You brat, you've learned to care about your mother now?"
Yiming pouted and looked at her pouting, saying:
"If you find a man to care about you, you won't need Yiming to care about you."
As he said this, he glanced sideways at Leng Chuchen and gave him a wink, which made Leng Chuchen smirk.
Through this incident, Luo Tianhe seemed to dislike Leng Chuchen less, and the Luo family members all changed their attitude towards him.
As soon as they returned to the entrance of Caishen Street, they were blocked by people on Caishen Street.
This scene puzzled Leng Chuchen and surprised Luo Zhiwan.
Just as they were at a loss, the Liu family, father and son, who ran the meat stall, were the first to speak up.
"Doctor Luo, Young Master Chu, you are our great benefactors, the great benefactors of the entire God of Wealth Street!"
After saying this, the men prepared to kneel down, but Luo Zhiwan stopped them.
"Everyone, we also live on Caishen Street. Helping you is helping ourselves. No need for thanks, just hurry up and register at the government office!"
Widow Xu immediately waved her hand.
"This money was paid by Young Master Chu on our behalf. The money we paid before was from many years ago, and we can't make up for it now."
“Even if you can’t make up for it, you still have to go. The more people go, the more money they’ve taken, and that’s how you can make their crimes seem more serious.”
Upon hearing this, the Liu father and son instantly understood, and they immediately waved their hands.
"In that case, even if it's not for the money, we all have to go to the government office. Let's go!"
The crowd responded enthusiastically, and in an instant, everyone poured out of Caishen Street and headed straight for the government office.
Looking at the grand scene, Luo Tianhe sighed:
"Alas, in this world, how easy is it for ordinary people to turn their lives around?"
Everyone present understood what he meant: if it weren't for Leng Chuchen's presence, it would have been impossible to bring Sun Dachuan to justice so easily.
As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the Luo family's medical clinic, a person rushed out from the cloth shop next door.
"Brother Chen, you're finally back."
Upon hearing this voice, Leng Chuchen's brows furrowed instantly. Luo Zhiwan looked up and saw Yue Xiaoyue running towards him.
When she saw Yue Xiaoyue, a hint of displeasure flashed through her heart for some reason, but she quickly composed herself, went to the entrance of the Luo Family Medical Clinic, tore off the seal on the door, and then pushed open the door of the clinic.
Yue Xiaoyue approached Leng Chuchen and greeted him warmly.
"Brother Chen, why are you unhappy to see me?"
What are you doing here?
His voice was tinged with displeasure, and his tone was impatient.
Yue Xiaoyue wasn't angry. She took his arm and said affectionately:
"Brother Chen, I heard you were here, so I came to find you. Auntie said you should go back after you finish your business!"
"My affairs are none of your business."
"If I don't care, who will? The Emperor is about to issue an imperial decree to grant the marriage. If you don't go back, you'll be disobeying the decree."
An imperial decree granting a marriage?
He was afraid that Zhiwan would hear him, so he grabbed her arm and quickly returned to the fabric shop.
The moment he stepped inside, he abruptly shoved her arm away and demanded an explanation.
What's going on?
"What? What happened?"
"Imperial decree granting marriage."
"Oh, you mean this? My aunt said that my sister and I will both marry you, she as the head and I as the deputy..."
Upon hearing this, Leng Chuchen felt as if all the blood in his body rushed to his head.
The Empress Dowager not only made her marry her own cousin, but she made her marry two of them at once. She really knew how to keep the good stuff in the family.
He immediately glared angrily at Yue Xiaoyue.
"Let me tell you, Yue Xiaoyue, you are my cousin, and always will be. I will not marry you, and I will not make you my wife. The same goes for Xiaomin."
"Why? Is it because of Luo Zhiwan? You've come all this way and opened this run-down shop, is it all for Luo Zhiwan?"
"No matter who it is, I will not marry you. I only see you as my sister, understand?"
Yue Xiaoyue pouted, clearly not wanting to accept it.
“I don’t understand. Anyway, once the imperial decree for marriage is issued, you won’t be able to refuse to marry me. I’ve made up my mind. As long as I can marry you and see you every day, I’m willing to be a concubine.”
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