"Who? Who are you talking about? Magistrate Jun?"
Upon hearing this, not only was the village head shocked, but Xing Luxi and all the shopkeepers also stood up in astonishment.
Everyone looked at Zhiyin with disbelief, never expecting her to have such a big reputation.
It was truly unexpected and shocking that even the county magistrate would come to show his support.
Zhiyin couldn't help but frown, after all, she hadn't invited Jun Yexue!
What's with Jun Yexue's surprise? Why did she suddenly arrive? Could it be that something happened at the dry pot restaurant again?
That's what she thought, but she still quickly got up and went forward with the village head and others to greet them.
"Yinyin, why didn't you say earlier that you had invited Magistrate Jun as well? We've already started the banquet ahead of schedule. Oh dear, what if the magistrate gets angry later?"
The village head hurriedly walked out, complaining incessantly as he went.
I felt a mix of panic and excitement. I remained calm on the surface, but inside I was screaming with joy. After all, it was such an honor to have a county magistrate come to drink with me.
That's enough for their whole village to brag about for a lifetime!
Zhiyin simply shook her head and blinked innocently, "I don't know, I didn't invite you!"
As she spoke, she looked at the messenger and asked seriously, "Uncle, may I ask if Magistrate Jun came alone?"
"Did you bring any constables? What were their expressions like? Were they angry or happy?"
"No, no! You're mistaken."
Upon hearing this, the man realized that his confidant might have misunderstood, and he quickly shook his head, his face flushed with excitement.
“Magistrate Jun didn’t come alone; she brought a maid with her. She probably didn’t come to cause trouble as you think. The maid was even carrying a plaque!”
Upon hearing this, Zhiyin finally felt relieved, knowing that they weren't there to cause trouble, but at the same time, her doubts deepened.
The crowd erupted in excitement, their eyes gleaming with astonishment. They abandoned their feast and eagerly followed Zhiyin, whispering amongst themselves.
"Good heavens, is Magistrate Jun also here for the banquet with us?"
"According to what Uncle Wang said, it seems that Magistrate Jun also sent a gift!"
"This is unbelievable! How can Zhiyin be so amazing? Even Magistrate Jun has graced our little town with his presence."
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The villagers spoke with eyes full of pride, instantly feeling that their friend had truly brought honor to their village.
They were all beaming with joy, their mouths agape.
Soon, Zhiyin and the village head saw Jun Yexue getting off the carriage and quickly bowed to her along with everyone else.
"Everyone, please get up. I'm here for the banquet today. Just treat me like an ordinary person."
Before they could even greet each other, Jun Yexue helped Zhiyin up, feeling embarrassed.
This action elicited another chorus of quiet screams from the villagers.
"Excuse me, Miss Yinyin, I've come uninvited and apologize for disturbing you. I hope I haven't spoiled your or your family's enjoyment!"
Jun Yexue, dressed in casual clothes, stared intently at Zhiyin, her beautiful, sharp brows revealing a gentle kindness.
"Not at all, hahaha, it's our honor that you can come to our humble abode for drinks."
Having met so many times, Zhiyin and Jun Yexue were quite familiar with each other, and Zhiyin immediately smiled broadly.
After exchanging pleasantries with Jun Yexue for a while, he hurriedly and respectfully led the people home.
The village head quickly and with a radiant smile went to tidy up a new table.
"By the way, Miss Yinyin, this is a gift for you. I hope you and your wife are happy to move."
As she spoke, Jun Yexue quickly gestured for the servant to unveil the gift she had brought.
There stood a plaque of excellent quality and with an antique feel, on which were written the words "Good Fortune Shines Brightly" in a vigorous and elegant style!
After saying that, seeing that everyone was stunned, she couldn't help but tease, "By the way, I wrote these words myself. I hope Miss Yinyin won't mind that my handwriting is ugly."
Yao Yulin, who was called upon, was instantly flattered, while Zhiyin, seeing the plaque that looked quite valuable, liked it very much and quickly took it, handing it to her second brother so that they could help hang it up.
Then he shook his head vigorously, looking at Jun Yexue with genuine admiration, "This handwriting is neat yet exudes an air of dominance! It's very beautiful. As expected of Magistrate Jun, your literary talent is truly outstanding. I like it very much. Thank you for your kind words, Magistrate."
"Haha, I'm glad you like it, I'm glad you like it!"
No one dislikes being praised, and Magistrate Jun is no exception.
After saying that, everyone started walking into the house. At this moment, Zhiyin noticed a kind old man next to Jun Yexue and a tall, handsome man with a long sword at his waist and a murderous aura. She couldn't help but feel puzzled.
Seemingly sensing the gaze of his kindred spirit, the sprightly old man instantly greeted his friend with a warm smile.
"Hey hey, nice to meet you, little girl."
Seemingly sensing her friend's confusion, Jun Yexue quickly smiled and respectfully introduced, "This gentleman's surname is Huang, you can call him Elder Huang! Next to him is Elder Huang's subordinate, Ziyou!"
Having said that, he respectfully bowed slightly, gesturing for Elder Huang to go first.
Upon seeing this scene, the shopkeepers couldn't help but gasp inwardly, their eyes filled with astonishment as they looked at Old Huang!
They suspected he was some important figure, otherwise why would Magistrate Jun be so humble and subservient?
And neither of them looks like ordinary people!
Although Old Huang looked like an ordinary old man, his piercing eyes and the imposing aura he exuded in every gesture made him seem extraordinary.
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