Wu Sheng put the banknotes in his arms and followed the bailiff tremblingly all the way to Taoyuan County Government Office.
At this time, many yamen runners were standing on both sides of the hall.
Wu Sheng became even more panicked when he saw this situation... Are they going to interrogate me? Is it necessary to make such a big fuss?
Fang Zheng couldn't help but laugh when he saw him like this. After all, it was Emperor Jing who found Taoyuan County himself, and Wu Sheng was just unlucky.
But he actually had the courage to move to Taoyuan County. What a talent!
Fang Zheng then slammed the gavel with all his might, and said with a smile, "Lord Wu... We haven't seen each other for a long time. I am very happy to see you."
When Wu Sheng saw Fang Zhengyi's smiling face, his whole body trembled.
That's how he laughed... this devil... he pushed me in front of the phonograph and forced me to say those obscene and shameful words!
Wu Sheng did not answer, and the bad things that happened in the past began to churn in his mind.
In shame and anger, Wu Sheng fell to his knees in the hall and shouted, "I, Wu Sheng, kowtow to Lord Fang!"
This action made Fang Zhengyi stunned: "Commoner? You, Wu Sheng, were my superior before, why do you call yourself a commoner?"
Wu Sheng said without even raising his head: "Your Majesty has demoted me. Now I am just a commoner. The past is like a cloud. Wu Sheng... has already forgotten it."
Fang Zhengyi was somewhat surprised that Wu Sheng was so honest.
I was originally planning to listen to his excuses and then take action... now it's difficult to do so.
This bastard has learned to be evil!
"Wu Sheng... I have repeatedly warned you not to tell anyone about Taoyuan County, but I don't blame you. After all, the emperor has a keen eye and can't hide anything. I just want to ask you what you said to His Majesty."
Wu Sheng answered the questions honestly one by one.
Fang Zheng thought about it for a long time but couldn't find any fault.
However, he felt a little unhappy when he thought about this guy eating and drinking for free in Taoyuan County with his own money, and then he said slowly: "Okay, I won't make it difficult for you. Since you have settled in Taoyuan County, you can live in peace."
When Wu Sheng heard this, he felt relieved and at the same time, he was happy, thinking that his money was safe.
"We have dealt with each other several times. When you inspected the counties back then... I'm afraid you made a lot of money. I am the Junior Secretary of the Zhanshi Palace and have the responsibility to teach the prince. I cannot tolerate such filthy things in the world! Tell the truth..."
"Your Excellency, all the illegal gains I have made as an official over the years are here, a total of 7,600 taels! Here are 500 taels given to me by you, please take a closer look!"
Without waiting for Fang Zheng to finish his words, Wu Sheng pulled out a thick stack of banknotes from his pocket and placed them neatly on the ground.
He couldn't help but complain in his heart: "Damn it, I really didn't save him! Fang Zhengyi, I don't even know who you are? You are just a passing geese!"
“.............”
Fang Zheng touched his nose in embarrassment. The bastard actually learned to answer quickly!
Then he waved his hand and the bailiff presented the silver note.
Fang Zhengyi picked up a five-hundred-liang note and threw it back: "This money is what I give you as a resettlement allowance. Don't talk nonsense."
"Yes, yes, I took the wrong one..." Wu Sheng smiled wickedly, as if he had seen through you a long time ago.
Fang Zheng narrowed his eyes and smiled, "What do you do for a living now?"
The crisis was resolved, and Wu Sheng regained his confidence. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lord Fang, for your concern. I am just a poor man living a simple life, drinking and writing poems every day, that's all."
Fang Zheng shook his head: "No... This county doesn't support idle people. You were my superior before. Isn't it a waste of such talent? And your money is not enough to support a large family. I will help you find a job. Go to the county jail and help interrogate prisoners."
Wu Sheng's heart was lifted up again, and he hurriedly said: "Sir, I...I don't know how to do it?"
"Nothing, just singing a song, very simple!"
"Ababa! Ababa! Ababa!"
As soon as Fang Zheng finished speaking, a series of "Aba Aba" sounds were heard from the side, and everyone looked sideways at the same time.
An honest middle-aged man in the middle shouted excitedly.
Fang Zhengyi frowned and pointed at the man and said, "Why haven't I seen this person in the county government before? Why did they ask a mute to be on duty?"
Lufa, who was not far from him, stepped out in a hurry: "Sir! He is the owner of the milk tea shop, Lao Liu!"
"My voice was damaged from singing, and it hasn't recovered yet!"
Wu Sheng saw Old Liu trembling all over, then looked at Fang Zhengyi in shock and anger.
Damn it, Fang Zhengyi still doesn’t want to let me go... He can even sing until he becomes mute!
"Hey, since I can't speak anymore, how can I open a milk tea shop?"
"It went bankrupt a long time ago, so the county arranged a staffing arrangement for him as compensation."
Fang Zheng cast a sympathetic look at Lao Liu and sighed, "Thank you for your hard work, Lao Liu. Don't use this secret weapon lightly in the future!"
"Abba! Abba Abba!"
"What did he say?"
Lu Fa said, "He said he was very happy to be appreciated by the master. Just now he also said that if Wu Sheng couldn't sing, he could teach him."
Hiss! Fang Zhengyi's eyes turned to Lufa urgently.
I didn't even discover such a language genius... I'm really remiss...
Fang Zhengyi looked at Lufa and asked, "Can you understand what he is saying?"
Rufa touched his head and smiled shyly: "I can probably understand it... Master, you don't know, I can guess the general meaning by listening to the voice and looking at the eyes, and I can also understand a little bit of the barking of cats and dogs I see every day."
“This is something we’ve learned since we were little!”
"Are you serious?"
"Really? I was the one who handled the case where Mr. Liu from the county destroyed his sheep last month."
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