Seeing that Qin Shiyu was very nervous, Zhao Xian began to comfort her.
"Shiyu, don't be afraid. The Mo family father and son have run into us this time. They deserve to be unlucky. Today, let's see how I teach this bullying father and son a lesson."
Zhao Xian's words reassured Qin Shiyu a lot, and she picked up her cup and took a sip.
"With the head of the family here, I'm not afraid at all." Qin Shiyu tried her best to calm herself down.
The waiter stood to the side without leaving. After hearing the conversation between the two, he couldn't help but look at Zhao Xian and the other two again.
Zhao Xian was a scholar with a refined demeanor, and his identity was not immediately apparent. However, Zhao Cheng beside him was definitely a master, as evidenced by the black guard uniform he wore.
This girl is definitely not an ordinary girl either. The red silk dress she's wearing is something that most people can't afford. Her identity must be extraordinary.
He often heard that the emperor's entourage went on incognito visits to the countryside to understand the people's conditions and punish corruption. Could these three people also be the emperor's entourage or imperial envoys?
If these three people are indeed close to the emperor, then Young Master Mo is in for a terrible day. It seems the good days for the Mo family are coming to an end.
Xiao Er grew increasingly nervous, but also filled with anticipation. After refilling the three teacups with water, he hurried downstairs.
Soon, news of a fight between the emperor's men and Young Master Mo quietly spread within the restaurant.
Just then, seven or eight constables hurried over, shouting as they went.
"Get out of the way, get out of the way."
The group of constables arrived at the entrance of the restaurant but did not stop; they went straight upstairs to arrest the people.
When government officials came to the restaurant to arrest people, it immediately attracted a large crowd of onlookers.
Young Master Mo led the way, and seven or eight yamen runners rushed into the room, looking fierce and menacing.
"Who is causing trouble and assaulting people in the restaurant?" the head constable asked sternly.
At this moment, the few lackeys who had been knocked down by Zhao Cheng were able to get up with difficulty. When they saw many yamen runners coming, they immediately perked up.
"It was that guy in black who broke my arm," a lackey said through gritted teeth.
"Take them all away. If you have any issues, go to the county office." As soon as the head constable finished speaking, the other constables took out iron chains and were about to step forward to put them on the three men.
Just as Zhao Cheng was about to make a move, Zhao Xian stopped him. He looked at the constables and that young master Mo. It seemed that this young master Mo was not simple at all and had already colluded with the constables in the government.
"Stop! I am a scholar from this county, a man of official rank. Please put away your chains, and we will go with you to the county government. Lead the way," Zhao Xian said coldly.
The constables had no idea that the person they were arresting was a scholar who had passed the imperial examinations. In the Northern Dynasty, passing the imperial examinations meant one had official rank, but no official position or salary.
Back then, scholars enjoyed many privileges, such as not having to kneel before the county magistrate. How could these officials dare to put iron chains on the scholars' heads?
The constables were stunned and dared not step forward, so Zhao Xian said:
"Let's go to the county government office and see Magistrate Cao," he said, then led Zhao Cheng and Qin Shiyu outside.
The head constable was stunned. Only then did he realize that the people in front of him had an extraordinary demeanor. Could it be that they knew the county magistrate? However, they were not worried. This police dispatch was arranged by Chief Clerk Mo, and they were just following orders.
The group went downstairs and came outside, and the constables followed them out. This time, it was different from the constables' previous arrests. In the past, when the constables arrested people, the arrested people had an iron chain around their necks and were led away by the constables.
But the three people arrested today walked in front, with several constables following behind, and they seemed to be behaving quite obediently.
"See? I wasn't wrong, was I? These three are the Emperor's men. They're here to observe the people's conditions. The constables should know who they are now, and they're all behaving themselves. This time, the Mo father and son might be in trouble." The waiter muttered to himself in the crowd.
"It seems that's really the case. I need to go and see."
“I’m going too. Young Master Mo always bullies me. I want to see him get what’s coming to him.”
Rumors spread quickly, and everyone wanted to see what was going on, so they secretly followed behind.
Using the original owner's memories, Zhao Xian walked straight towards the county government office.
Before long, they arrived at the entrance of the county government office. There were many yamen runners standing on both sides of the entrance, and a large drum on the left.
"Zhao Cheng, beat the drum hard," Zhao Xian ordered.
"Yes, Master."
Zhao Cheng strode to the front of the drum, picked up the drumsticks, and began to strike the drum forcefully.
The yamen runners were shocked. The drum in front of the yamen could not be beaten lightly. It could only be beaten when there was an important matter and the magistrate himself was in office.
The sound of the drums carried far, and many people in the county knew that the county magistrate was about to hold court, which must be something important. They all rushed over to see what was going on.
Zhao Xian knew that, under normal circumstances, after what happened today, they would be taken to the county government office and dealt with by a designated person.
If nothing unexpected happens, Moyashi will definitely handle this matter today. Moyashi will only side with his son, and these people are bound to be in trouble.
But after the drum was beaten, the situation changed; the county magistrate had to hold court to hear the case.
Magistrate Cao has worked very hard these past two days. In just two days, he has promoted the use of waterwheels in Qing'an Prefecture and won the appreciation of the Prefect.
The prefect was very pleased when he saw his memorial. He told Magistrate Cao that Zhao Xian, who had invented the waterwheel, was a good friend of his. He asked Magistrate Cao to accompany him to visit his friend after he had quelled the bandits in Qianniu Mountain.
The prefect has asked me to accompany him on a visit to a close friend, which is a great honor. Since Zhao Xian is a friend of the prefect, I must manage my relationship with Zhao Xian well, as this will be very beneficial to my future career.
At that moment, Magistrate Cao was handling official business in his study when he heard the sound of drums and was stunned.
"Sir, there's someone beating a drum outside. Shall we begin the proceedings?" a bailiff asked as he entered the study.
"Of course we must hold court. Quickly bring me my official robes." Magistrate Cao immediately stood up. This was a major event and could not be delayed.
Magistrate Cao quickly put on his official robes and hat, and strode into the main hall, where he sat down at the desk.
"Bring up who is beating the drum," Magistrate Cao ordered.
At this moment, Zhao Xian and the other two walked into the main hall. Young Master Mo was the one who reported the case, and the yamen runners brought him in as well.
Young Master Mo sensed something was wrong today. Normally, when the yamen runners arrested people, his father would handle it directly. Those arrested would either be beaten, fined, or even detained for several days.
The man has been arrested today, but his father isn't handling the case; instead, the county magistrate is presiding. It seems things have gotten out of hand, and there's no turning back now.
He said that the three men had caused trouble at the restaurant and even beat his servants, and demanded that Magistrate Cao deal with them. He added that since his father was Mo Yasi, the magistrate should give him face.
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