After saying that, Zhiyin ignored him and walked on her own.
Just then, the little boy suddenly turned around and ran anxiously to Zhiyin, looking at her with teary eyes, and knelt down in front of her.
Before Zhiyin could react, he began to bang his head against the ground repeatedly, kowtowing to her.
Excited and grateful voices kept reaching the ears of the friend, "Thank you, thank you for buying me steamed buns despite our past grievances."
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have taken your things before. I will definitely repay you if I have the chance in the future."
His dark pupils were filled with sincerity and determination.
After saying that, he took a deep look at his confidant and turned to leave.
Suddenly, Zhiyin stopped him with a smile, "What's your name? Since you want to repay me, shouldn't you tell me your name and address?"
The little boy changed lanes without hesitation. "My name is Gou Dan, and I live at..."
After saying that, he disappeared in a flash.
Zhiyin silently read it once, not caring, and continued walking forward.
Soon, she saw students leaving school one after another, and her eyes immediately lit up. The time when the students left school was the time for the county government office to open.
Without hesitation, she asked someone for directions and headed straight for her destination.
The yamen had just opened its doors, and the yamen runner who opened the doors had just finished a heavy yawn and was about to go inside.
Then a figure swiftly swept past them, heading straight for the drum on the right, grabbing the drumsticks and starting to bang on it.
In an instant, the sound spread throughout the entire government office.
The two constables were startled and turned around reflexively, only to see Zhiyin banging the drum incessantly, looking aggrieved.
Seeing that a crowd had already gathered outside the yamen, the two yamen runners quickly stopped Zhiyin's actions, "Stop, stop, young friend, do you have some grievance?"
"Yes! I'm going to sue my grandmother..."
The voice of the confidante was filled with tears, her eyes brimming with grievance and unwavering determination.
The two constables looked at each other, their expressions not good, for in their hearts, filial piety was the most important thing.
Even if there is a great injustice, she is still my grandmother, so why did it have to be taken to court?
"You little brat, are you sure you want to sue?"
Both constables couldn't help but frown, somewhat displeased.
However, at that moment, a righteous yet stern voice rang out from inside the yamen, "Who is beating the drum to appeal for justice? Come in and speak!"
Upon hearing this voice, Zhiyin's eyes lit up instantly. It wasn't for any other reason than that the voice had a slightly husky quality that sounded exceptionally pleasant. But most importantly, even though the voice was extremely dignified and cold, it was still clearly a woman's voice!
She sounds like the mature, sophisticated type!
Unexpectedly, the county magistrate was a woman. She immediately felt a sense of anticipation and closeness, and couldn't wait to see what kind of extraordinary woman could overpower all the men in ancient times and become a county magistrate.
This official position isn't particularly high-ranking, but it's certainly not insignificant either!
Most importantly, how strong must one's mentality be to be able to overcome all opposition and withstand immense pressure to become a female county magistrate?
"Oh dear, please, Your Honor, do me justice! Waaah... I can't live anymore, my grandmother is bullying me!"
Zhiyin immediately rushed inside, stumbling and falling, and the two constables couldn't catch up with her.
Watching her quick retreating figure, I couldn't help but wonder, "Is this still a woman? Why is she running so fast? What kind of injustice must she have suffered to be so agitated?"
Zhiyin had no idea what they were thinking. At this moment, she saw the county magistrate, who stood tall and straight, with a solemn and dignified expression, wearing official robes. He looked heroic and imposing, with bright and piercing eyes. He was upright and dignified, and in no way inferior to any man.
To her left and right stood two guards, a man and a woman, with swords at their waists. Their sharp eyes indicated they were highly skilled in martial arts.
"Who are you below? State your name, and what is the purpose of beating the drum?"
Jun Yexue was only slightly taken aback when she saw Zhiyin, before she asked seriously.
"Waaaaah... Your Honor, please, do justice for our family of three!"
Zhiyin quickly came to her senses and hurriedly bowed to Jun Yexue, while simultaneously beginning to denounce her grandmother's actions.
To put it simply, she mistreated her granddaughter, but the focus was on how she seized her father's pension and punished the three of them by leaving them in the freezing cold, where they almost froze to death.
She cried so hard, so heartbreakingly, that it brought tears to the eyes of anyone who heard it.
As expected, upon hearing this, Jun Yexue's stern gaze instantly changed, and a hint of heartache appeared in her eyes as she looked at Zhiyin.
His voice carried a hint of anger, "This is utterly outrageous! Absolutely audacious!"
"How dare they openly defy the law and embezzle all the soldiers' compensation money? Who gave them the guts?"
After saying that, he coldly looked at the surrounding constables and ordered, "Zhao Hu, Zhang Long, you two take men to Xinghe Village and bring the old lady of the Zhi family here."
Instantly, two tall and burly yamen runners stood beside Zhiyin and bowed to Jun Yexue, saying, "Your subordinates obey your orders!"
After the two left, Jun Yexue looked at Zhiyin, her previously sharp gaze softening slightly.
"Don't worry, little girl, I will definitely stand up for you!"
She solemnly assured him, then looked at the stool beside her, "Get up and sit down, don't kneel."
"Yes, yes, I believe the magistrate will give me justice."
Zhiyin spoke sweetly, her voice full of trust.
Seeing the light in her eyes, Jun Yexue couldn't help but chuckle to herself.
At the same time, I felt sorry for her and pitied her.
Just by looking at the little girl's clothes, you can tell she must have suffered a lot in the past, right?
How could she not know that the idea of valuing sons over daughters was deeply ingrained, and that countless girls, like Zhiyin, were not valued by their families and were bullied?
Even if she wanted to do something for these poor women?
But it's impossible to do that, since it's someone else's family matter.
All she could do was try her best to help them.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but frown, and said with some worry, "Are you really going to ask for that five taels of compensation back?"
"Your grandmother has never treated you well. Do you know what awaits you once things fall apart?"
"Even if you come back, you'll still be in that house. She has countless ways to deal with you. Can you really bear the consequences?"
She said this with a worried tone, because she genuinely felt sorry for the little girl.
After all, even an upright official finds it difficult to settle family disputes!
She can manage matters concerning the pension, but she can't manage anything else.
Zhiyin sensed the worry in her tone, but smiled and said, "Your Excellency, please rest assured, I know what I'm doing!"
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