Chapter 480 New County Magistrate
“Master!”
Seeing the way Lady Li landed, Fu Bao's eyes widened. Although her second brother had just casually swung his hand, his strength was far beyond the reach of an ordinary palace lady.
Therefore, the female official sent by the Empress Dowager was no ordinary person.
"But is Earl Yongwu in person?"
Female official Li landed on the ground, steadied herself, and quickly saluted Xu Laoer.
"Who are you?"
"What do you want to do by stopping my little sister?"
Xu Lao Er had just returned, so naturally he didn't know the identity of this Lady Li. Of course, even if he knew that Lady Li was sent by the Queen Mother, he probably wouldn't take it seriously.
"Uncle Yongwu has misunderstood!"
Seeing that Xu Laoer looked unhappy, Lady Li quickly explained her identity and background.
When Xu Lao Er found out the other person's identity, he just said "Oh" and waved his hand, saying, "Since my little sister doesn't want to have her portrait painted, you shouldn't stay here stubbornly."
"Today is New Year's Eve, you should hurry home to celebrate the New Year!"
After saying this, Xu Laoer took Fubao's hand and left.
Lady Li was stunned, completely unsure how to respond. Going home for the New Year? Where was her home? She had no home since the day she entered the palace as a lady-in-waiting.
"Madam Li, are we still going to paint the portrait?"
The two old painters who came with Lady Li immediately looked at Lady Li.
Both of them had outstanding painting skills and often painted portraits for the royal family. However, their official ranks were much lower than that of Lady Li.
"You two have also met the Defu County Lady. If you were to go back now, could you draw her appearance?"
“This is still possible!”
"In that case, let's go back and paint!"
Although the Queen Mother asked them to paint in person, there was no chance now, so they could only settle for the next best thing.
Female official Li quickly left Lingshui Village with her men and headed straight for Sanhe Town.
There were quite a few of them coming this time.
Although the Xu family's house was large and had ample rooms, Mr. Xu clearly had no intention of keeping any guests. It was naturally impossible for Lady Li to continue staying in Lingshui Village, so she had to stay temporarily at the inn in town.
As for returning to the capital at this time?
Just as Xu Laoer said, today is New Year's Eve. Although I can't go home, I still have to celebrate the New Year.
The inn in Sanhe Town is run by the Zhao family.
Even Mr. Xu’s restaurant is closed during the Chinese New Year, let alone the Zhao family’s inn.
When Lady Li and her group arrived outside the inn, they were sad to find that there was no one there.
The helpless group of people could only return to the county town and stay in the government inn.
Unfortunately, the new county magistrate of Anshun County also took office today, and all the officials, big and small, in the county were welcoming the new county magistrate.
There were only two postmen left at the post station.
Although Lady Li and her group stayed in the inn, they had nothing.
…
At this moment, in the Anshun County government office, Yang Yunyi, the county magistrate, was looking at the new county magistrate with a sullen expression. The reason for this sullen expression was that Yang Yunyi had been dismissed from his post.
The new county magistrate, Kong Zhirong, arrived, accompanied by the new county magistrate.
Although the county magistrate is an official of low rank, as the second-in-command of a county, he is still appointed by the Ministry of Personnel of the imperial court.
"I'll take my leave!"
Although he hated it to the core, Yang Yunyi understood that on the surface, he had to obey Shangguan's arrangements.
"Are you the acting chief clerk?"
"You can go too!"
After reading the document from the Ministry of Personnel, Kong Zhirong looked at Xu Laosan who was standing with Yang Yunyi.
"Students, please leave!"
Xu Laosan was not as angry as Yang Yunyi.
He was forced to take on the position of acting chief clerk. If it weren't for his reputation, he would have quit long ago.
Before, when he was acting as the chief clerk, he was not in the village when Fubao was kidnapped, and he was upset for a long time. Now that he can finally be free, he couldn't ask for more!
After sending Yang Yunyi and Xu Laosan away, Kong Zhirong dismissed some other officials in the county government and replaced them all with people he brought with him.
As a descendant of a prominent family, he had made every possible preparation for his arrival in Anshun County as an official. To prevent the local clans from causing trouble for him, he had brought a large group of people from his family.
In order to completely control the entire Anshun County, Kong Zhirong even replaced the postmaster of the post station with his own people.
The postmaster who had received the news was dismissed and simply walked away without saying anything.
Because today is New Year's Eve, in order to win over the hearts of the people, the new county magistrate was very considerate and gave everyone a day off, and the people he brought with him gathered together. After all, it was necessary to have some fun during the New Year.
As a result, Ms. Li and others in the post house were completely left aside.
"Go to the county government office!"
By mid-afternoon, when the sun was about to set, there was still no movement at the inn, and Lady Li finally lost her temper.
As a female official beside the Empress Dowager, although she seldom left the palace, whenever she did, even high-ranking officials of the first or second rank were polite to her.
Now in Anshun County, a mere seventh-rank county magistrate actually doesn't take her seriously. How can she tolerate this?
Originally, Lady Li had thought that with Marquis Fugui, Marquis Wucheng, and Princess Yuyan here, she should still restrain herself. But now, the magistrate of Anshun County was so arrogant, if she did nothing, she would end up losing face for the Empress Dowager.
Bringing along the Imperial Guards, Female Official Li went straight to the county government office.
At this time, the county government office was bustling with activity.
The new county magistrate held a banquet directly in the lobby of the county government office. In addition, the ambitious county magistrate also asked people to invite women from the county brothel.
When Ms. Li arrived, she saw the ridiculous scene in the lobby of the county government office and almost exploded with anger.
They had nothing to eat or drink at the inn, but here we were having singing, dancing and feasting. It was simply outrageous!
So, naturally, there was a commotion.
The county magistrate Kong Zhirong was whipped several times by the female official Li on the spot.
Kong Zhirong was a little tipsy at first, but when the whip landed on him, the intense pain sobered him up. He wanted to show off his respect for the county magistrate, but when he saw the clothes of the people coming, especially the armor of the Yulin Guards, the drunkenness instantly dissipated.
"Your humble servant, Kong Zhirong, the magistrate of Anshun County, pays homage to your superior!"
Kong Zhirong sobered up and fell to his knees on the ground.
"Kong Zhirong? Last name Kong? Which Kong?"
After hearing what Kong Zhirong said, Lady Li's face immediately darkened and she asked coldly.
"My Lord, I am from the Kong clan of Xingyang!"
Kong Zhirong replied cautiously, and then said, "Empress Li is my aunt!"
Upon hearing this, Lady Li's expression changed slightly.
Concubine Li was the most favored concubine of Emperor Yongping at that time.
(End of this chapter)
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