"That old fox!" Xu Rurong and Chen, the county magistrate beside her, cursed the prime minister in their hearts.
Even though they already know everything, they're still pretending. They're really good at holding back!
"Young brother, did the Mountain Goddess say when she will come?" Shi Fei chuckled, picked up his teacup and took a sip. His slender fingers had distinct knuckles, and his nails were neatly trimmed.
County Magistrate Chen stared wide-eyed from behind. Even Lady An from the desolate mountain and Old Lady Gongsun had never seen that deity. This old fox had only just arrived and already wanted to see the Mountain Goddess? Dream on!
"Prime Minister Shi, Madam An and Old Madam Gongsun will be here soon. They can fully represent the barren mountain." Xu Rurong smiled insincerely, tapping her fingers lightly on the table.
"How dare you! How could an ordinary woman..." The old man behind him was stopped before he could finish speaking.
"Stop this nonsense!" Shi Fei's eyes were deep and unfathomable, sending chills down one's spine.
The old man behind him immediately fell silent, not daring to say another word.
"I wonder if Magistrate Xu has the time to show me around this desolate county and let me see its beautiful scenery?"
Shi Fei asked gently, then stood up and straightened his robes.
At this moment, he did not look like a high-ranking prime minister at all, but rather like a scholar, all his imposing aura completely gone.
However, Xu Rurong on the other side did not immediately agree. Instead, she smiled and said, "The Left Prime Minister is busy with many affairs of state. How could such a desolate county town meet your standards?"
"Why don't we wait a few days and go to Qingzhou Provincial Capital to take a look? That's the most prosperous place in Qingzhou."
What a joke! The entire remote county is practically surrounded by factories. If you were really asked to go and take a look, what would happen?
Shi Fei remained calm. He also sensed that this desolate county seemed to have other secrets. However, although Magistrate Xu looked clear-headed, his mouth was as tight as an iron clam, and he couldn't get any information out of him!
"In that case, I can go and see for myself. Magistrate Xu, please continue with your work." Shi Fei turned and left, his robes fluttering, stirring up a gentle breeze.
Xu Rurong: "..."
Wasn't he supposed to be a ruthless guy? How come he seems so shameless?
"Left Prime Minister." An old woman slowly walked out of the county government office.
The old woman's hair was already gray, tied into a simple bun, and adorned with a silver hairpin.
She wore a dark blue coarse cloth dress with a brown jacket over it, looking simple yet neat. She walked with remarkable agility, appearing even stronger than some young people.
This is the old lady Gongsun who came down from the barren mountain. Behind her is An Niangzi, who is dressed in plain blue clothes and has a blue cloth on her head.
"Let's talk," said Grandma Gongsun with a smile, the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes smoothing out.
"You!" The old man following the Left Prime Minister was a little angry. He wanted to say, "Why hasn't your Mountain Goddess come over yet?" but Shi stopped him.
"Alright, let's talk." Shi Fei smiled gently, like a refined and gentle young master, and gestured for them to proceed.
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