Wan Qiqi rolled her eyes.
This person didn't forget; they clearly wanted to give me a hard time.
Knowing she would have to kneel again, she decided not to get up and said, "Lord Fang, I have a request..."
Fang Ziming said casually, "Regarding the Wan family's matter, Chen Guannian has already asked me for help. How can we disobey the Emperor's decree?"
If it weren't for Master Cao's earlier reminder, Wan Qiqi would have truly thought there was no chance at all.
She lowered her eyes and said, "The mountains are high and the rivers are far. Since no one personally supervised the throwing into the mass grave, there must have been an opportunity to find it. Besides, if a tiger or wild animal comes out and carries the corpse away after it's thrown into the mass grave, should we also be punished?"
Fang Ziming slammed his fist on the table and roared, "You audacious Chen Wanshi, do you know that if these words get out, you'll be beheaded!"
"There are only the two of us here. If Lord Fang wants me dead, what can I do?"
Wan Qiqi spoke with a strong and forceful tone, as if she were saying that she was completely right.
Fang Ziming stared intently at her, his eyes filled with anger.
After a long while, his anger subsided, and a hint of appreciation appeared in his eyes.
He sighed, "You and Chen Guannian have both made great contributions. The forest is too small; I'm afraid it won't be able to keep you here!"
Wan Qiqi's tense nerves finally relaxed at this moment.
Fang Ziming has already started negotiating terms, so he must have an opportunity!
She raised her hand in a salute and said, "As long as Magistrate Fang remains in Yunhe County, my husband and I will serve Yunhe County faithfully and without any disloyalty!"
Fang Ziming tapped his fingers lightly on the table, seemingly still not satisfied.
"Although you are a woman, you are courageous and resourceful, even more capable than many men. If you can work under me and serve the court, it will not be difficult for you to achieve merit and become a Lady of Imperial Decree."
Wan Qiqi was taken aback, then laughed in exasperation, looking up and staring straight at Fang Ziming, "Lord Fang, wouldn't it be a loss of face for the county government to recruit a female retainer?"
"If the county government has some free time, and if Chen Guannian performs meritorious service, I can recommend him..."
Wan Qiqi finally understood: she offered the solution, but gave the credit to Chen Yongnian.
Fang Ziming's move was indeed brilliant!
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