Chen Qingqing concealed the emotions in her eyes. What was meant to happen could not be avoided, and what was meant to be experienced could not be escaped. She should just let things take their course.
Thinking about it this way, I felt relieved.
She bowed slightly to the side, saying, "Your Highness, I am deeply grateful. If there is anything I can do to help you in the future, I will certainly not refuse."
"Alright, thank you very much, my benefactor." Chu Jiuqing said, glancing casually at the Chen family members.
Such a polite tone clearly indicates that he needs something from me. Given the Prince of Ning's status, I cannot refuse him regardless of whether he agrees or not.
Seeing Chu Jiuqing's hesitant expression, Chen Qingqing knew that this matter should not be known to her family.
He then looked at Chen Zhanshan and the others, "Father, Mother, Second Uncle, Da Bao, you all go back and prepare for the reopening of the sugar mill. Xiao Wu, you go back to Qingshui Town and tell Li An that Jishetang will reopen its medical practice..."
"Qing girl, aren't you going back?" Chen Zhanshan asked.
Chu Jiuqing slightly raised his lips. It was so much more efficient to work with smart people. He quickly took over the conversation, "Uncle Zhanshan, the yamen still has matters that require our benefactor's cooperation to close the case. You can go ahead first. She will be safe with me."
"Don't worry, don't worry, with Prince Ning here, I'm completely at ease." Chen Zhanshan was so happy that his mouth trembled. He remembered how this silly boy used to call her "wife" all the time, and he didn't like it. Now that he still liked Qingya, wouldn't his daughter have found a good home?
Chen Qingqing had no idea what Chen Zhanshan was thinking. If she did, she would probably be terrified. The Prince of Ning was not someone she dared to covet.
After explaining everything, Chen Qingqing and Chu Jiuqing returned to the county government office.
Just as the two entered the county government office gate, they suddenly heard a commotion outside.
"Let me in. I want to see your county magistrate and have my son-in-law beat this blind old madam to death."
Immediately afterwards, a woman's cursing voice rang out.
"You shameless bastard, stop pretending to be all high and mighty. The county magistrate has long since gone to see his ancestors. If you don't pay up today, I'll sue you for dining and dashing and soliciting prostitutes without paying, and I'll get the bigwigs in the capital to sentence you to death!"
Chu Jiuqing stopped and asked Zhui Feng, who had rushed over, "Who's making such a racket?"
"Your Highness, a scoundrel has come to the county office to file a complaint after a financial dispute with the madam of a brothel."
“What shameless scoundrels! Let the county magistrate here punish them severely.”
"Yes, Your Highness." Zhui Feng accepted the order and was about to leave when Chen Qingqing quickly stopped him, "Wait a moment."
"What are your orders, young lady?" Zhui Feng asked respectfully, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
Chen Qingqing realized that the scoundrel Zhui Feng was referring to was Chen Zhancai.
Since we've run into him, we might as well teach him a lesson, so he won't keep throwing his weight around and acting arrogantly just because he's a scholar.
Chen Qingqing smiled and looked at Chu Jiuqing, "Your Highness Prince Ning, since someone has come to the yamen to file a lawsuit, why don't you handle it yourself?"
“Very well.” Chu Jiuqing nodded in agreement. “Bring the two of them to the main hall. I will take this opportunity to clean up the unhealthy practices in Anyang.”
Chen Qingqing was right; the scoundrel cursing outside was indeed Chen Zhancai.
Ever since he heard Qin Shousheng say yesterday that he didn't have to spend a single penny to do anything in Anyang, he suddenly felt a sense of superiority.
He left the county government office with his nose in the air, and strode confidently into the main street.
He wanted to find the biggest, most luxurious brothel with the most girls to stay in long-term, but he was worried about not having enough money and being kicked out by the madam.
To see if anyone would buy into his identity as the father-in-law of the county magistrate, he swaggered up to a vegetable stall, grabbed a handful of greens, and left.
The stall owner, an honest farmer, was taken aback at first sight, then quickly stopped him, saying, "Sir, you haven't paid yet."
Chen Zhancai glared and shouted, "Give me money? What money do you want from me? Do you know who I am? The magistrate of Anyang County is my son-in-law. I've never spent a penny on anything I buy in Anyang City. If you don't want to die, shut your stinking mouth!"
Upon hearing this, the old man selling vegetables turned pale with fright, but he was also distressed about his vegetables, muttering, "This...this is just a small business, my whole family depends on this money to survive...Sir, could you please give me a couple of large coins...?"
Chen Zhancai waved his hand impatiently, "Get out of here! If you dare to utter another word, come with me to the county government to see my son-in-law. He'll make sure you get a good beating!"
Seeing that the old man selling vegetables dared not utter another word, Chen Zhancai felt quite pleased with himself.
Feeling that he had now reached a point where no one dared to offend him, he became even more reckless.
He then went to a stall selling meat buns, picked up a bun, and stuffed it into his mouth.
Seeing this, the vendor quickly greeted him with a smile, "Sir, the steamed buns are two coins each. How many would you like?"
"You blind fool, giving you a steamed bun is an honor, why would you want money?"
"Who eats without paying? Are you crazy?!" The vendor's face darkened, and he became angry.
Chen Zhancai was immediately enraged and began to hurl insults at them, displaying an arrogant and domineering attitude.
"Don't you dare be so ungrateful. You want money from me? Do you even know who I am? The county magistrate has to call me 'father.' If you don't want to get beaten up at the county office, you'd better keep your head down and stop being so shameless."
As he spoke, he casually picked up another meat bun and stuffed it into his mouth.
Seeing this, the small vendor knew he couldn't afford to offend them, so he could only accept his bad luck and dared not argue further.
Chen Zhancai ate three more steamed buns before leaving, satisfied.
He truly experienced what it meant to be domineering and what it meant for no one to dare mess with you.
I never knew being arrogant could feel so good! This feeling is absolutely amazing!
He became even more reckless, grabbing a few items from wherever he went, whether it was food or household goods, and then casually tossing them away.
Even the egg seller wasn't spared; he went up and kicked him.
If anyone dares to bother him, he'll claim to be the county magistrate's father-in-law...
The small vendors were furious, but dared not speak out and could only let him do as he pleased.
After having his fill of wandering around the streets, Chen Zhancai came to a bustling street with heavy traffic and a great deal of noise.
He stopped and looked excitedly at the tall and imposing building in front of him.
Two heavily made-up women were soliciting customers at the entrance.
A strong smell of alcohol wafted from inside the door, accompanied by a faint, alluring, and soft voice.
OMG!
This brothel is huge! It's practically a paradise for men!
Now that he is the county magistrate's father-in-law, he feels right at home here and can enjoy himself to the fullest.
Chen Zhancai felt a surge of excitement and a burning desire to rush in and shower all the girls with his affections.
But he knew this was a place for pleasure and entertainment, and he couldn't act recklessly.
If one is too reckless, it will arouse the contempt of others and humiliate one's noble status.
He put his hands behind his back, straightened his back, and swaggered inside...
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