It turned out that the government had issued a warning that if anyone dared to help the Liu family, the government would take action against them.
We're just ordinary people. We help others out of loyalty and a sense of camaraderie, but we would never do it if it meant getting ourselves involved.
That's how the world is these days; everyone's first thought is to protect themselves. Only then will they bother to help others.
Xu Yuehuai didn't think what the others did was particularly cruel; they were all just ordinary people. It's unrealistic to expect everyone to be a saint, sacrificing themselves for righteousness.
After learning from the old lady that the Liu family manager and others had been arrested and taken to the government, Xu Yuehuai decided to go to the government office to bail them out.
The government officials were willing to listen to Manager Ding and deal with Manager Liu and his group, all because of their own interests!
As long as Xu Yuehuai can offer more benefits, the government officials will definitely release Manager Liu and his group.
So Xu Yuehuai had someone take her to the government office. After traveling for a long time, they finally arrived at the entrance of the government office.
But when the constables saw Xu Yuehuai coming, it was as if they had been preordained, and they immediately drove Xu Yuehuai away.
"What are you doing here, woman? This is no place for you! Get out of here! If you stay near the government office, don't blame us for arresting you!"
"Don't come any closer! Can't you understand human language? Get away from here!"
As the constables spoke, they brandished sticks and drove Xu Yuehuai and the others away. If Xu Yuehuai hadn't known some martial arts, he probably would have been beaten up if he hadn't been careful.
Upon seeing this, Qi Guze's remaining men quickly surrounded Xu Yuehuai, protecting her, and coldly glared at the surrounding constables.
Seeing that the guards looked formidable and that Xu Yuehuai's attire was not that of an ordinary person, the constables immediately slowed down.
Xu Yuehuai said to the yamen runner, "I need to speak with the magistrate. Could you please make an exception for me?"
As she spoke, she took out a brocade pouch filled with heavy silver coins. She weighed it in her hand a few times, and the other person immediately knew the amount of silver inside.
"You think you can see the county magistrate? Don't be ridiculous! You'd better get out of here! This isn't a place for you to act so recklessly!"
Unfortunately, the constables completely ignored Xu Yuehuai! Xu Yuehuai wasn't discouraged, though; money talks! If they couldn't move him, it must be because they hadn't given enough money!
If you give enough money, you can move anything! Xu Yuehuai immediately took out another large bag of silver from his pocket and held it in his hand. You could tell at a glance that there was a lot of silver inside.
At that moment, the way the constables looked at Xu Yuehuai changed completely. Like jackals staring at their prey, their eyes were fixed on her, unblinking.
"Could you do me a favor?" Xu Yuehuai handed the silver in her hand to the guard beside her, asking him to take it to the yamen runner.
The constable immediately accepted Xu Yuehuai's money and then said to her, "Of course, of course, Miss. You just want to see the magistrate, right? The magistrate is in the mansion right now. I'll go and inform him right away."
"As for whether the magistrate is willing to see you, that's not something I can decide!"
Once the money was given, the other party's attitude immediately underwent a complete 360-degree turn.
Xu Yuehuai smiled and said to the yamen runner, "Please go ahead and inform them for me. It doesn't matter if the magistrate doesn't want to see me."
"Go and tell the county magistrate that my daughter is the titled mistress of Tianxiang Tower, and see if he'll be willing to see me."
After hearing this, the yamen runner nodded, then turned and went into the yamen to inform the county magistrate.
A short while later, the constable came out. He looked relaxed, as if the deal had been reached.
However, after the yamen runner came out and walked up to Xu Yuehuai, he did not say anything for the time being.
Upon seeing this, Xu Yuehuai couldn't help but sneer inwardly. This constable was truly a greedy man!
She then took out a bag of silver from her pocket and tossed it directly to the constable. Upon receiving the silver, the constable immediately burst into laughter, a laugh he couldn't suppress.
The bailiff said to Xu Yuehuai, "The magistrate just said he's willing to see you. But he'll only give you the time it takes to drink a cup of tea!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai immediately said, "Thank you very much, young yamen runner! It's enough that the magistrate is willing to see me!"
After saying this, Xu Yuehuai stepped into the government office. However, just as the guards behind Xu Yuehuai wanted to follow him into the government office, they were suddenly stopped by the yamen runners next to them.
Xu Yuehuai looked at the yamen runner in confusion, and then the runner said, "The magistrate said that he only wants to see you."
"If you want to bring them in with you, then you can't go in."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai realized that the county magistrate probably didn't want to see her, but only wanted to bully her.
Xu Yuehuai, however, was not afraid. He simply waved to the guards beside him, ordering them all to leave.
"You don't need to follow me. I'll go in by myself. Don't worry, I'll definitely be fine."
After calming down the guards, she followed the constables into the government office.
Upon entering the government office, Xu Yuehuai felt a chill in the air. It was as if some cold, sinister gaze was constantly watching her.
But when she glanced around furtively, she saw no one. She wondered if it was all just her imagination, or if there was actually nothing around.
But Xu Yuehuai still felt somewhat uncomfortable walking along this path. She was prepared to be vigilant and would immediately retaliate if she encountered any danger.
The constable led Xu Yuehuai inside to a rather secluded room.
Upon seeing this, Xu Yuehuai couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. Did the dignified county magistrate usually work in a place like this?
However, after the government officials brought Xu Yuehuai into the house, he immediately went out and closed the door tightly.
Xu Yuehuai was locked in the room alone. It was dark all around, with only a faint light, but she could not see the surrounding scenery clearly. She could only vaguely see some outlines.
"Your Excellency?" Xu Yuehuai called out, but did not go inside. Instead, she remained standing behind the door, hoping to find a way to break it down if anyone appeared.
Xu Yuehuai called out, but received no response. There seemed to be no one around; it was as if she were the only person in the room.
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