Chapter 329 No Room for Maneuver
It's too late, it's still too late.
I've heard that Lord Lu is fair, strict, diligent and caring for the people. His reputation is well-deserved. This case was tried too quickly.
He couldn't help but say something in a sarcastic tone.
County Magistrate Lu said righteously, "This concerns Madam Shanci's reputation. How can I not urgently and thoroughly investigate this matter? Madam Shanci has made outstanding contributions to Daming and has just been commended and rewarded by the Emperor. I, the Qingshan County Magistrate, have a high reputation and will not tolerate anyone slandering Madam Shanci! Besides, this is also to protect the Emperor's wisdom!"
Fan Tongzhi's staff were so frustrated that they couldn't say a word.
Is it wrong for County Magistrate Lu to protect his own reputation and uphold the emperor's wisdom?
No!
Fan Tongzhi's staff couldn't help but secretly curse Master Qi for being such a jerk. "Madam Shanci's merits are equal to Magistrate Lu's merits. How long has it been since he started enjoying such glory? He's trying to stir up trouble. Isn't this just a slap in Magistrate Lu's face?"
You, a person from the neighboring county, actually dare to come to the neighboring county and slap the face of the county magistrate there. How shameless do you have?
Maybe County Magistrate Lu would suspect that his master was deliberately targeting him because of this incident - this is not acceptable!
Fan Tongzhi's staff were shocked. How could this be possible? Was their master actually going to take the blame for this bastard from the Qi family?
The staff member then hinted a few words from the side, both overtly and covertly, to completely distance Fan Tongzhi from the matter, emphasizing that his presence here was entirely due to the relationship between his wife and Madam Qi, and that he really had to come. In fact, the adults could understand Master Lu very well, and this matter was indeed the fault of the eldest son of the Qi family.
However, since the case has been settled and Madam Shanci's reputation has not been affected, should this matter be left at that? It is better not to post notices outside to publicize it, right? Just let the people know.
Without official notices to publicly announce executions, and repeatedly letting people watch, the excitement would quickly fade. The staff could only do so much.
Of course, he would definitely take the Qi brothers away secretly. County Magistrate Lu could easily announce to the public that he had beaten the eldest son of the Qi family and fined him so much silver as a warning to others.
Anyway, he can decide the number.
Unexpectedly, this staff member was destined to have a hard time getting what he wanted today.
County Magistrate Lu knew he had to give Fan Tongzhi some face, so he said with a wry smile, "I've already severely disciplined the Qi brothers. Since they've signed and confessed their guilt, I won't pursue the matter any further. But the case closure notice was posted early this morning."
The staff member's eyes went dark again.
"How, how come it's so fast!"
Magistrate Lu glanced at him with some displeasure: "This matter involves Madam Shanci, so a quick resolution is the only way to reassure people. How can we delay?"
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That makes so much sense, I’m speechless.
The staff member felt bitter and couldn't help but curse a bunch of dirty words in his heart, directed at Young Master Qi.
Why are you messing with someone who has made a name for himself? They haven't even begun to warm up to their achievements, and you're already trying to trample them into the mud? Idiot! What a brainless idiot!
You deserve to be punished!
The staff had nothing more to say.
He was a little scared and didn't dare to say anything.
He was afraid that if he said one thing, Magistrate Lu would respond with another, leaving him speechless, and his heart would not be able to bear it.
The staff secretly took the Qi brothers back in disgrace.
County Magistrate Lu also breathed a sigh of relief, and then he quickly had a notice posted out, stating the fault of the eldest son of the Qi family. At the end of the notice, he compiled a section about the punishment of 30 lashes of the cane and a fine of 3,000 taels of silver as a warning to others.
It's enough to make an example of someone.
Anyone who is not afraid of being beaten with thirty sticks and fined three thousand silver coins in the yamen can go ahead and commit suicide.
The people all applauded.
The fact that the eldest son of the Qi family was punished so severely just proves that he is indeed very evil and extremely bad!
You deserve it.
Master Shao went to the inn in person to tell Xu Zhichun the result. Xu Zhichun was very grateful, thanked him politely, and went home.
Captain Yu disappeared completely and never appeared again.
The Zeng family had also heard some rumors. Mrs. Zeng was gloating, and the eldest young master Zeng also felt a little happy.
Mrs. Zeng was very active in ordering people to inquire about the matter and inform herself of the latest news as soon as it was available. She was eager to try and spend money to get involved when the time was right.
Unexpectedly, before I could even finish the work, the matter ended at lightning speed.
Mrs. Zeng even had some absurd remnants in her heart. How could it be like this?
She felt extremely bitter and couldn't help but sneer and mock, "County Magistrate Lu really thinks highly of her. Whenever she encounters a problem, he handles it faster than anything else! Whatever, neither side is a good person anyway, so I'm happy no matter who gets into trouble!"
Xu Zhichun and his servant returned home safely. They didn't feel anything at the time, but when they thought about it, their hearts still beat fast and their legs felt weak.
Aunt Qin Qing sighed, "This is too dangerous!"
Xu Zhichun: "Who said it wasn't? Fortunately, everything is fine now."
"Yes, fortunately, Madam is courageous, and we Chunfen are also powerful."
Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "It's all thanks to Chunfen. I don't know what I would do without her."
Chunfen was praised and laughed happily.
She likes to appear useful and likes to be praised.
She happily shared the delicious food she bought with Muxiang and took it to Liang's house to give to her parents.
Xu Zhichun said with a smile: "Chunfen, come back early, we will make delicious food tonight!"
"Um!"
Chunfen ran away happily, and Xu Zhichun and Nanny Qin Qing looked at each other and smiled.
They were happily preparing a big table of delicious food to celebrate, but the Qi family in Qingyang County was shrouded in sorrow. Madam Qi and the eldest son Qi's two concubines were crying their hearts out.
Mrs. Qi cried and cursed, and of course she cursed Xu Zhichun the most. She also cursed Captain Yu, Magistrate Lu, and even the staff of Fan Tongzhi were not spared.
If Master Qi hadn't said a few words, Qi Tong and Qi Gui would have been sold out immediately.
"You ungrateful bitch! Do you really think a title with no substance can protect her forever? I'll send someone to propose marriage tomorrow. Let's see what she thinks!"
"Don't mess around!"
"How is this nonsense? Isn't she a kind lady? She has good character, talent and beauty. Our Qi family has used three matchmakers and six betrothals with full sincerity, and we sincerely ask her to be our eldest daughter-in-law. Is there anything wrong with that?"
Mrs. Qi was furious. Even if Xu Zhichun disagreed, the Qi family would make a fuss about this matter and let everyone know about it.
Look at her!
Master Qi angrily scolded, "You better just say that in anger. Don't do anything now. Just shut up! The eldest brother is ignorant, and you don't understand him either? Have you forgotten what your brother-in-law said?"
Mrs. Qi burst into tears.
“This matter is not over yet.”
Captain Yu stared at them for a long time, not daring to relax for a moment.
It wasn't until the end of February that things started to relax a little.
In March, flowers are blooming and spring is warm. The green mountains and rivers are beginning to become lush and green. It is a good time for people to go for an outing.
On March 3rd, the Qingshan County School welcomed a group of Confucian scholars and famous writers who came from afar, led by Mr. Songquan.
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