As he spoke, he picked up the copper coin at his feet and walked over to Chen Yongliang's side.
He grabbed Chen Yongliang's hand, opened it, and placed the copper coins in his palm. "Are you short?"
The cold copper coin fell into his palm, making Chen Yongliang shiver, and a sense of danger rose within him.
He didn't know if it was fear of the official or fear of this person, but his heart was pounding wildly.
"No...no, there's...too much..."
Without realizing it, his voice began to tremble, and he even started to stutter.
County Magistrate Yu looked up, revealing half his face, a faint smile curving his lips. "It's alright, keep the extra. Doing business on a snowy day is not easy."
Wan Qiqi also felt a sense of danger towards this person.
She remembered that Wan Ziyan had analyzed that the person who most wanted Fang Ziming to step down was this county magistrate—Yu Ju.
At that time, Yu Ju was the most suspected of colluding with bandits in Lianshan.
For some reason, Fang Ziming's people eventually found no connection with the most suspicious person.
His appearance at this moment proved the previous conjecture and served as a wake-up call for Wan Qiqi.
This person couldn't sit still any longer, and couldn't wait any longer!
However, no matter what, personal safety must be ensured first before there is any chance of turning the tide.
A faint smile appeared on her face, as always.
He walked up to Chen Yongliang and said gently, "You should accept the reward from the county magistrate!"
Chen Yongliang was somewhat bewildered, but he still accepted the copper coins as Wan Qiqi had instructed.
Wan Qiqi smiled and said, "County Magistrate Yu, you bought my family's cakes and gave them to me to eat. Aren't I taking advantage of you?"
Yu Ju chuckled twice and said, "It's alright. After we finish eating, we might need to trouble you, Chen Wanshi, to come with us."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yongliang's expression changed, and he quickly took out his money bag, intending to return the money to the other party.
Wan Qiqi pressed Chen Yongliang's hand to stop him, and smiled at Yu Ju, saying, "Is there anything in the county that requires my testimony?"
Yu Ju nodded. "No need to worry. It's just that the Inspector General needs you to give an oral account of Fang Bowen's matter."
Wan Qiqi remained calm and nodded. "Okay, I'll go with you. But I want to say a few words to my third brother, in case the family is worried."
Yu Ju did not stop them, but consciously led his people a few steps away.
Wan Qiqi glanced at Yu Ju and whispered to Chen Yongliang, "Clothe your stall and go to the Wan family. Tell Second Brother Wan that he knows how to arrange things."
She paused, then continued, "Tell him I will protect myself and will definitely come back safely!"
Chen Yongliang initially thought it was nothing, but after hearing Wan Qiqi's words of advice, he immediately became worried.
He had a vague feeling that his sister-in-law might not return for a day or two.
Wan Qiqi patted Chen Yongliang's hand and walked into the heavy snow.
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