Chapter 276 Negotiations with Magistrate Fang
Yunhe County.
After seeing off the envoy from the capital, the county officials finally breathed a sigh of relief.
They also had differing opinions on the Wan family's affairs.
"I never expected that Master Wan would be this kind of person. You can know a person's face but not their heart!"
"Given how things have turned out, is it still possible for that scholar Wan to be appointed as the county magistrate?"
"I told you to cultivate a good relationship with the advisor, but you wouldn't listen. Now you don't even understand what the imperial edict means anymore?"
What did the imperial edict say?
"Alas, the imperial edict tells Wan Juren to study the classics and serve the country, which means he should pass the imperial examinations instead of taking a position in the county government."
"Tell me, why is it that even after punishing Master Wan like this, Scholar Wan is still unharmed?"
"You don't know? Back then, Master Wan hired a good teacher for Wan Ziyan, and now that person is the Crown Prince's tutor! Naturally, he has someone protecting him in the capital, otherwise, how could Wan Ziyan have such great abilities!"
"If that's the case, why not preserve Master Wan's body?"
This question left another constable speechless.
If we really need a reason, it should be that Master Wan is guilty of heinous crimes, and if someone pleads for leniency, then he should be punished along with Master Wan!
A mule cart was parked in front of the county government office.
A simply dressed woman jumped off the mule cart and headed straight for the county government office.
The two guards immediately stepped in to stop him, saying coldly, "Who are you? Do you know where this is? How dare you trespass? Don't you value your life?"
Wan Qiqi then remembered that in ancient times, idlers were not allowed to enter and leave the county government office at will.
She smiled at the two men at the door and said, "Brothers, I have something I wish to see the magistrate. Could you please inform him?"
One of the constables looked Wan Qiqi up and down with disdain and said, "The magistrate is busy with official business. How can a woman like you just come to see him? Get out of here, or you will be arrested and thrown into jail for trespassing!"
"..." Wan Qiqi finally understood why it was so difficult for ordinary people in ancient times to file a lawsuit!
With such corrupt officials around, how can ordinary people ever hear the county magistrate complain?
Although the yamen runners were just some people serving in the government, they were very arrogant because they served the government.
Wan Qiqi had no intention of giving the two constables any face. She straightened her sleeves and said, "I am the wife of the head of the criminal investigation department and a good friend of Magistrate Fang's daughter. Are you sure you want to kick me out?"
"Ha, you?" One of the older constables sneered, his expression one of disdain. "You're dressed so shabbily, and you call yourself a friend of the magistrate's daughter..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was pulled away by a younger constable.
The young constable said, "Brother, I don't think she's lying. Have you forgotten that the new head of the criminal investigation department was promoted for his meritorious service in suppressing bandits? His wife is just a woman, yet she's on good terms with the young lady, isn't she?"
"Really? Her?" The older constable glanced at Wan Qiqi again, his heart starting to pound.
Judging from her appearance, she certainly doesn't look like an ordinary woman.
After discussing it for a while, the two decided to go in and inform the other party.
If something really happens and they miss it because they're blocking the way, they'll be in big trouble!
A short while later, the constable came out, accompanied by a middle-aged man.
Wan Qiqi looked closely, bowed to him, and said, "Master Cao!"
Master Cao returned the greeting with a faint smile, and gestured for Wan Qiqi to come over, saying, "Lord Fang is waiting for you in his study. Please come with me."
As Wan Qiqi and Master Cao walked away, the older yamen runner looked astonished.
"She...she...she really is that Chen Wanshi?"
"Yes! That's her!" The young constable nodded. "Master Cao came to pick her up personally; this woman's identity is no ordinary one!"
“Then I’ll tell the other brothers today, just in case someone’s blind and kicks her out one day… Oh right, who’s her husband… The new manager of the interrogation room, right… The new manager, we should at least meet him and treat him to a good drink…”
Wan Qiqi followed Master Cao into the county government office, only to find that the two men at the entrance had completely changed their attitude towards her.
She followed behind Master Cao, her mind in turmoil.
Fang Ziming is willing to see me, but I don't know if the matter of the corpse can be resolved.
Master Cao slowed his pace and asked in a low voice, "Brother Ziyan... how are you?"
Wan Qiqi was taken aback, then remembered that Master Cao and Wan Ziyan were old friends. She honestly said, "I got him drunk and put drugs in his wine. He'll probably sleep for a couple of days."
Master Cao had long known that Wan Qiqi was highly skilled and daring, but he did not expect her to be so ruthless, actually putting drugs in the wine and daring to say it so openly.
Wan Qiqi didn't care about that and continued to ask, "Master Cao, you are also an old friend of my brother and have worked in the county government for many years. Is there really no way to retrieve the body?"
After a moment of silence, Master Cao sighed, "Who would dare to deceive an imperial edict from above?"
Wan Qiqi's eyes lit up.
He meant "deception," not "disobedience," implying there was a way to switch the body!
Seeing Wan Qiqi's expression, Master Cao knew that she cared about Wan Ziyan's matter, and sighed, "The opportunity is right in front of you. It depends on how you talk to it. I also hope that my virtuous brother Ziyan can put this matter aside!"
Wan Qiqi suddenly understood something, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
If she wasn't mistaken, Fang Ziming had anticipated that she would come to claim the body.
The study door opened, and Master Cao let Wan Qiqi in before stepping out.
Wan Qiqi glanced around the study and saw Fang Ziming sitting at the desk before kneeling down, saying, "This humble woman greets Lord Fang!"
After a long while, Fang Ziming finally spoke, "Look at my memory, I was so engrossed in my book that I forgot you were still kneeling. Get up!"
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