Lu Baichuan didn't say anything, but carefully checked the area. After confirming that everything was alright, he led his men into the city.
Having been delayed for so long, it was already dark and the city gates were closed, so Lu Baichuan had no choice but to take out his token and use his identity to get in.
As a result, news of his arrival in the city quickly reached the ears of the local magistrate.
Lu Baichuan didn't want to complicate things, so after entering the city he instructed, "We're just here to rest for one night and leave early tomorrow morning. Tell the magistrate not to make a special trip to our door."
The soldier respectfully agreed and relayed Lu Baichuan's request to their superior.
The magistrate here was a sensible man. After learning of Lu Baichuan's request, he did not come to bother him. However, he did not sit idly by either, but had his servants deliver some local specialties to their door so that they could eat well before resting.
Looking at the dishes in front of him, the retired emperor knew that the county magistrate was also a shrewd and astute person.
The dishes that were delivered were quite good; they were all well-known local specialties. The prices were reasonable, yet you could still feel the hospitality of the hosts.
If he hadn't been in a hurry to get to Changzhou, he would have actually wanted to travel around to different places one by one to observe the local customs. But it didn't matter. After visiting Jiang Jiuniang in Changzhou and parting ways, he took Consort Liu to visit different places one by one.
We rested immediately after eating, because we had to travel the next day, and our bodies couldn't handle it without proper rest.
Meanwhile, the servant told Bao Tianlin about his encounter with Lu Baichuan, and finally couldn't help but say, "Sir, perhaps we really misunderstood Lu Baichuan. He clearly looked unaware of the situation, and he was heading towards Changzhou, not the capital. Furthermore, even if he didn't know who we were, he still showed us mercy. I don't think it was him."
Bao Tianlin was furious when he saw the person in front of him who kept speaking well of Lu Baichuan. It was the first time he had ever seen someone make excuses so confidently after messing things up.
He kicked the servant in the stomach and yelled, "Get out!"
Now, regardless of whether it's Lu Baichuan or not, his things are gone. If word gets out, his whole family will be finished!
Just then, someone outside announced that a letter had been sent by the prefect.
He suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, sensing that things were getting increasingly out of control.
He opened the letter and found it full of reproaches, saying that things were tense lately and he shouldn't do those things anymore, and even blaming him for dragging the prefect down with him.
Bao Tianlin was furious. Over the years, the prefect had received a lot of benefits from him, and now that something had happened, he was trying to pin it all on Bao Tianlin. He really had a good plan.
So, could it be that the prefect ordered someone to steal all the evidence, destroy all the evidence about himself, and then frame him for it all?
So, it turns out we really misunderstood Lu Baichuan?
He gritted his teeth and slammed his fist on the coffee table, his face dark with anger, determined to teach the prefect a lesson.
If you get on the same boat and expect to get out unscathed, there's no such thing as a free lunch.
The evidence he had gathered over the years concerning the prefect was not limited to what was hidden in the secret compartment; he always needed to leave himself a way out.
Let's see who the final winner is!
Then, Bao Tianlin began to retaliate against the prefect, exposing many of the prefect's scandals in a short period of time, causing a great uproar.
When the imperial officials arrived at full speed, they found that both men were severely injured and had revealed almost everything they knew about each other. The imperial officials could convict them without much investigation.
Of course, everyone who had close ties with them was also investigated. Those whose homes were confiscated were confiscated, and those whose homes were imprisoned were imprisoned. The excess taxes were returned to the people, and the abundant wealth obtained from the confiscations was used without any pressure. After dealing with all this, new county magistrates and prefects were appointed, and then the criminals were taken back to the capital for further punishment.
After the new magistrate took office, he personally sent someone to the village where the tea was sold to explain his identity. He told them that any tea they had should be collected at the village head's house, and the village head would deliver it directly to the yamen. The money would be settled on the spot.
In addition, the new magistrate discovered that the tea in the nearby mountains was of very good quality. He encouraged the local people to grow tea and invited the village chiefs to teach the village chiefs the techniques of tea making. He would give them a reward each time he went.
Because the village chief taught everyone how to fry tea with great patience and responsibility, leaving no room for error, he was very popular with the villagers. As a result, the village chief was promoted to group leader in just six months and was able to receive a monthly salary from the government. He couldn't be happier.
Of course, that's a story for another time.
After that, Lu Baichuan and his group did not encounter any further trouble and arrived in Changzhou after eight or nine days.
When they returned to Lujia Village, Jiang Jiuniang was carrying her little daughter on her back as they strolled around visiting neighbors. The calf at her feet was jumping and hopping, chasing butterflies and dragonflies, having a wonderful time.
Hearing the sound of the carriage, Jiang Jiuniang turned around and saw Lu Baichuan sitting on horseback. Although he was dressed in casual clothes, he still exuded a majestic aura.
She pursed her lips and glanced at the small row of cars behind Lu Baichuan, knowing exactly who was inside.
The Emperor Emeritus lifted the carriage curtain and saw the down-to-earth Jiang Jiuniang. He hadn't seen her for more than half a year, and she was still the same, except that she had a little one in her arms.
"Hey! Jiu girl!"
The Emperor Emeritus called out, eager to get out of the carriage, but Consort Liu quickly helped him down.
Jiang Jiuniang walked up to them first. The little cow beside her didn't recognize these people, but it was very familiar with Lu Baichuan. It rubbed against Lu Baichuan's trouser leg and then barked fiercely at the others.
Jiang Jiuniang smiled at the Emperor Emeritus. Seeing that his complexion was still rosy and radiant despite the long carriage ride, she said, "Not bad! You look ten years younger!"
The retired emperor loved hearing this kind of talk and was very excited: "Really? I also feel that my body is getting stronger lately. I really should go out more!"
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to Jiang Jiuniang and said, "Come, come, let me hold my little granddaughter. Oh my, she's grown up so fast, she's already so big."
Jiang Jiuniang refused to let him carry her, took a step back, and said, "The road outside is uneven, so please walk carefully. We can carry you slowly when we get home."
Just kidding. Compared to this old man, she still feels more sorry for her little girl. If the old man were to throw her to the ground, who would she ask for compensation?
Consort Liu smiled and advised, "Yes, Father-in-law, I have to hold your hand when you walk now, so please don't try to be strong."
Emperor Emeritus: ...
Did he lose his balance when she helped him walk?
It's clearly her who likes to cling to me!
Otherwise, he walks very fast by himself!
However, I should pamper my own woman. If she says she needs help, then I'll help her. After all, I'm the one who pampers her.
I'm back, sisters! It's the last few days of the month, so I'm starting to update more often. There will be at least three chapters today, and this is the second one!
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