Chapter 34 Chen Huaijin

Perhaps because he was worried that the county government office was too busy in the morning, or perhaps because of something else. It was not until noon the next day, after lunch, that Xue Zhen calmly sent a servant to visit the county government office with a name card.

After the servant left, Xue Ke, who was full of questions, quickly asked Xue Zhen, "Dad, didn't you say we wanted to save Manager He? Why didn't you choose to go in person?"

Since Xue Zhen taught him a lesson yesterday, Xue Ke's thoughts were finally no longer limited to books. He began to try to think about the deep meaning of his father's daily words and deeds.

Xue Zhen was very pleased to see his son showing such signs, so he naturally struck while the iron was hot and said, "It is because we want to save people that we have to submit a name card first. If we come to the door to apologize, we can go there openly, and the county magistrate will not think that we Xue family like to put on airs.

Think about it yourself, if we submit a name card, what kind of reaction will the county magistrate have."

Xue Ke took the teacup and poured it into Xue Zhen's cup. After thinking carefully, he asked, "The county magistrate is willing to see us."

"That means he wants to talk to us." Xue Zhen picked up a piece of fruit and took a bite. This was brought by the waiter at noon. "Try it, it's quite sweet."

Xue Ke had no intention of eating, but said nervously, "What if it is rejected directly?"

Xue Zhen smiled and said, "That means there is no room for negotiation. It will be less embarrassing if we meet less. We, father and son, will pack up and return to Jinling, so that we can go back early to report to the head of the family that her people have been killed. Otherwise, we can invite her precious brother out."

At the end of the words, it was full of sarcasm. I don't know who this feeling is directed to.

"What if you neither meet nor refuse."

"This question seems to be true." Xue Zhen nodded, very satisfied with his son's cleverness, "Think about it yourself first."

Xue Ke stood up and walked around the room with his hands behind his back, "Seeking money?" Xue Ke shook his head, "If you want money, you can meet in person." He rejected an answer and thought hard, "Maybe the county magistrate is thinking about how to talk to us?"

"Why?" Xue Zhen picked up the teacup and took a sip, his expression was very leisurely.

"After all, our four families in Jinling are of the same blood. There are two Dukes of the Jia family above, and there is also the eldest sister of the Jia family in the palace. There is also the uncle of the Wang family serving in the court. Is the county magistrate hesitating?"

Xue Ke stood still, like a child who had solved a lantern riddle, excitedly waiting for the comments of his elders.

"You idiot, we are from the Xue family today, not the Jia family or the Wang family. If he is afraid of these things, why not invite us to the county government office to meet him?" Xue Zhen said unhappily, and Xue Ke stuck out his tongue in embarrassment.

"Keep thinking. Also, don't use words like 'same blood and same branches' when it's just you and me in the future. Dad doesn't like it."

"Oh." Xue Ke nodded. Since this is not the case, he suddenly had a thought, "Dad, is the county magistrate waiting?"

"Oh? Then what is he waiting for?" Xue Zhen finally got interested and looked at his son.

Xue Ke frowned and said hesitantly: "Is he waiting for someone else? Waiting... waiting for someone above him?"

"Hahahaha. I said I couldn't give birth to such a stupid child." Xue Zhen pulled Xue Ke in front of him and pinched his cheek lovingly.

Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, Xue Zhen hurriedly reminded his silly son of some things that Xue Ke had never cared about in his previous life. At this moment, after Xue Zhen's detailed analysis, he really opened his eyes.

"Knock, knock"

"Master, Master, I'm back."

The untimely knock on the door interrupted the scene of loving each other. The father and son sat down, and Xue Zhen said, "Come in."

When the servant walked into the room, Xue Zhen asked him, "What did the county magistrate say?"

"He didn't say anything. I didn't even see him. I threw the door slip and was called back by the official."

Xue Zhen and Xue Ke couldn't help but smile at each other.

"I know, you can go down." Xue Ke waved at the servant, and didn't find a reason to punish him because the servant didn't get the job done.

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County Magistrate Xu sat in the lobby of the county government, with a mirror hanging above his head, playing with the name card that the Xue family servant had just brought in. The Shaoxing lawyer next to him saw that County Magistrate Xu was full of amusement, and he didn't look angry. He stepped forward and said.

"Sir, how long should we let the Xue family wait this time?"

Xu County Magistrate heard it but did not answer immediately, but just opened the name card. Seeing the rows of titles, he closed it angrily and threw it on the desk, "It's so crowded, it makes people angry just looking at it."

When Shaoxing's lawyer heard it, he didn't care about anything else, and hurried forward to express his loyalty, "Sir, do you want me to arrange some..."

"Nonsense. After all, they are working for the palace, and they have nothing to do with us. There is no need to make trouble. We wait for the reply from the prefect."

Xu County Magistrate shook his head. He can show his smart side in many things. But when he should pretend to be stupid, he will perform worse than most people. He is a juren who was selected by real talent and knowledge, so naturally he doesn't care about the Xue family. If the likes of Jia Wang come, he might even stand up to greet them.

But the Xue family's affairs are troublesome after all. Considering the attitude of the prefect towards the Xue family, it is better to let the superiors make the decision personally.

County Magistrate Xu was having a headache thinking about it, so he simply asked the legal advisor, "Is there no good news recently?"

"There is one thing. Yesterday, the palace sent a report with the results of this palace examination." The legal advisor from Shaoxing smiled and stepped forward to congratulate.

Xu Ping knew at a glance that it was a student from his county who got good marks in the exam, so he hurriedly said, "Bring it up quickly." The master was also prepared. He took out the newspaper from his sleeve and sent it to the adults. Xu Pingzhi originally thought he would have to put in some effort to find it, but when he opened the Di Baofu and tried a page, the first line read: Head of the case, Chen Heng (Taixing County).

"Hahahahahaha." Xu Pingzhi clapped his hands and laughed. This is really a man sitting at home, feeling happy from heaven. Unexpectedly, the schoolboy who was a little careless would also look at him differently from the master. "Good news indeed."

"There is still some bad news." Master Shaoxing crossed his hands in embarrassment.

"What is it?"

"Chen Heng's second uncle is still in our county jail because of Heng Shudian's incident."

"Is that the waiter?" Xu Pingzhi asked suspiciously. He remembered that this waiter had a very nice name.

"That's him. Now the chief criminal of our county has won the first place in the government examination and earned our county a great reputation. How should we deal with his uncle?"

"What's so difficult about this?" Xu Pingzhi put down the newspaper with a smile and said, "Left and right."

"exist."

"Pull Chen Huaijin to the front of the hall and hit twenty big boards first."

"yes."

Immediately two officials turned around and ran out. When the master saw it, he was dumbfounded and couldn't understand what his boss meant.

"It doesn't matter. When Chen Heng comes to the county office, he will have to thank us."

Oh, so that’s what it means. The master nodded, he already understood what the adult was thinking. Hurry up and arrange for someone to hit the board. Be sure to hit him calmly. Don't use too much force to kill the person directly.

Not long after, miserable screams came from the county government office.

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While Chen Huaijin was suffering in the county government hall, the caravan carrying Chen Heng and Chen Qi finally arrived in Taixing County. Pay the other half at the inn at the city gate. Chen Heng pulled Chen Qi and ran towards the county government office. Uncle Zhang, who was lagging behind, had to carry the luggage of the two father and son alone to catch up.

The group finally reached the county government gate, but Chen Qi was in trouble. He had never had this opportunity in his life. Last time, he just stood outside from a distance and watched Heng'er go in for the exam.

What should I do now? What should I say when I see the county magistrate? Calling the second brother unjust? Or are you asking adults to be more tolerant?

Chen Qi, who was confused, couldn't help but look at Chen Heng. He saw the child spitting into the palm of his hand, brushing it off his head, re-wrapping the scattered hair in the Confucian scarf, and tidying up his clothes.

"Dad, when I see the magistrate later, no matter what he says, I will reply to him. Just don't say anything, okay?"

After hearing the child's arrangement, Chen Qi couldn't help but nodded.

After receiving Chen Qi's assurance, Chen Heng walked up the steps and came to the official stationed at the door. He bowed and said: "Chen Heng, a boy from Taixing County, would like to see the county magistrate. Please send a message to the official official to say thank you for your kindness." ”

The official looked at the small Chen Heng and actually smiled and said: "Oh. I recognize you. You are the chief case officer of our county. Just wait here and I will go and pass the message for you."

The official quickly walked into the hall, passed Chen Huaijin, who had just been beaten, and said to County Magistrate Xu, "Sir, Chen Heng, a boy from this county, wants to see you."

Chen Huaijin, who was lying on the ground pretending to be dead, moved his eyelids when he heard his nephew's name. He was also afraid that if he made any noise, he would be beaten more, so he simply continued to lie down holding his teeth.

"It's a coincidence." Xu Pingzhi counted the time with his fingers and already knew it in his heart. He pointed at Chen Huaijin on the ground and said, "Pull him back to the prison first. Don't wipe the blood on the ground."

The officials on the left and right naturally followed the orders. After Chen Huaijin left, the master stepped forward and asked, "What are you going to do, sir?"

"Of course it depends on what he wants to say! What he wants to do!" Xu Pingzhi smiled and said to the official who had just reported, "Go and call him in."

"yes."

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