Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 176: A Small Knife Cuts the Butt—Eyes Opened
County Magistrate Dong was bewildered, struggling to look at the few people, "Mr. Zeng, what are you doing!?"
Prefect Zeng sneered at him, "Daring to collude with villains to murder a court official, arson, looting, corruption and bribery... County Magistrate Dong, it seems you’re about to lose your head!"
County Magistrate Dong’s face turned pale, "I wouldn’t dare! Is there some kind of misunderstanding here!?"
Prefect Zeng: "Misunderstanding?"
Su Juan lazily watched, [It’s likely that the only thing left intact about him is his mouth.]
County Magistrate Dong suddenly looked at Yu Zhong and Su Juan, "Both of you superiors should speak for me, I really don’t know why Mr. Zeng is accusing me so unjustly..."
At this moment, Yu Zhong’s subordinates entered with several officers, carrying a few large chests, "Sir, all the stolen goods have been found at the Dong Mansion, six chests in total."
County Magistrate Dong’s face turned ashen, realizing the situation was hopeless.
At this point, he finally understood that from the beginning, Yu Zhong and the others had ill intentions. The past few days of eating, drinking, and making merry were just a setup!
"You despicable people, I befriended you sincerely, yet you plotted against me!"
His eyes turned blood-red, his eyeballs nearly popping out.
Yu Zhong coldly glanced at him, "Outside, disaster victims are howling everywhere, yet as the magistrate of He County, you indulge in feasting and drinking at the County Government, robbing passersby to amass wealth. Even now, you show no remorse, truly..."
A few cursing words reached his throat, but he swallowed them back.
Cannot speak coarsely, it would disgrace a gentleman.
[Unaware of his own stupidity, foolish beyond measure, it’s really like a knife cutting the buttocks, an eye-opener.]
Su Juan silently completed the thought for Yu Zhong.
Yu Zhong: "..."
A disgrace... to a gentleman.
Prefect Zeng waved his hand, ordering people to escort County Magistrate Dong away and register the stolen goods. Until a new County Magistrate arrives in He County, the County Magistrate will temporarily hold all duties.
The change of events happened too quickly; the tyrannical superior suddenly became a prisoner. The County Magistrate couldn’t even react when Su Juan slipped the intercepted memorial into his arms, patted him on the shoulder, "Now that Dong Hai is no longer blocking you, do your job well."
Seeing the memorial, the County Magistrate panicked, realizing his misunderstanding nearly ruined everything. He hurriedly apologized, but the others didn’t mind.
Compared to the other apathetic people in the County Government Office, this County Magistrate at least took responsibility.
After Prefect Zeng arranged everything, he said to Yu Zhong and Su Juan, "Thanks to the two of you, otherwise who knows how much more trouble Dong Hai could have caused in He County."
Before the disaster, he had secretly investigated He County several times but never caught Dong Hai’s faults. After the disaster struck, he couldn’t attend to it and nearly caused a major trouble.
Yu Zhong asked, "Do we know the situation of Vice Minister Jiang?"
Prefect Zeng sighed, "Previously, when he was brought in by a few of his guards, he was already severely injured and unconscious. He hasn’t woken up yet. Although there’s a doctor attending to him daily, currently, due to the lack of supplies, there’s scarcely any medicine... Those guards who escorted him were heavily injured, and now only one remains alive..."
Due to being unaware of the situation in He County, every day in Xu State Prefecture, hundreds to thousands of disaster victims were perishing. He really couldn’t manage to come to He County, fearing that if he did, he would encounter Dong Hai, who would delay matters and ultimately lead to disaster.
"Is there any clue on the batch of relief silver that was looted?" Su Juan asked.
Prefect Zeng shook his head, "Still under investigation."
As they talked, they walked outside, discussing the calamity in Xu State, their expressions grave.
"By the way, we have several colleagues who are still missing. We hope Prefect Zeng can post notices in He County to publicize Dong Hai’s crimes and his imprisonment."
"Once they are found, we’ll head to Xu State Prefecture."
Prefect Zeng nodded, "Rest assured, I will have it done immediately!"
...
When the notices were posted, He County opened its reserve granaries, and the starving disaster victims and citizens oppressed for years cheered the emperor’s kindness, lining up to the County Government to meet the judge.
Su Juan paced back and forth inside the County Government, her palms sweating with urgency.
Having known each other for so long, it was the first time Xie Xun had seen Su Juan like this, "Alright, just sit down and wait. Maybe Miaoying will show up soon after all."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone rushed in from outside, "Sir! There are a few people outside claiming they know..."
"Quick! Bring them in!"
Before finishing her sentence, Su Juan felt it was too slow, "Forget it, I’ll go meet them myself."
Saying this, she hurriedly ran out.
The messenger, a newly appointed official, watched as she disappeared, stuttering, "The people have already come in..."
Xie Xun watched Su Juan’s impatient demeanor, shaking his head repeatedly, thinking, she’s already a Fifth Rank Minister, yet still so impulsive.
He tugged at his collar, not like me, a man should be more steady.
Su Juan hurried out, and before she even reached the entrance, she already spotted a familiar face from afar, heading her way. She immediately ran over, "Miaoying!"
Hearing Su Juan’s voice, Liu Miaoying was equally excited; she hadn’t expected Su Juan to be there, "Ah Juan?"
Su Juan embraced Liu Miaoying tightly, her eyes red, "In the Capital City, I thought something had happened to you, it scared me to death. If I had known, I should have come with you back then..."
Liu Miaoying paused, feeling the dampness on her shoulder, guessing that Su Juan had already learned about what happened that day.
She patted Su Juan’s back, comforting her, "I’m fine, aren’t I? Thanks to you giving me so much for self-defense, see, I’m in good shape."
Seeing Su Juan’s disbelief, she released her and spun around in front of the others.
Su Juan wiped her tears, not knowing what came over her, she just couldn’t hold back and cried. Looking at the person in front of her, much thinner than before, she couldn’t help but feel the pang in her nose, "You’ve lost weight."
Liu Miaoying cupped Su Juan’s face, noticeably chubbier than it was when she left the Capital, "You’ve gained weight."
Gained a whole circle.
The two of them, half crying, half laughing, saw that Liu Miaoying was indeed unharmed, and Su Juan’s heart, which had been anxious throughout the journey, finally settled down.
Neither of them mentioned what exactly happened that day at the inn; Liu Miaoying held Su Juan’s hand, leading her inside, "Tell me, what has happened in the Capital City during this time?"
"It’ll take a while to tell. Shortly after you left, that Minister of the Ministry of Rites borrowed me, and I met that Eldest Prince of Southern Country, who talks a lot, is very annoying, and has deep schemes... even wanted to use me to cover up his tricks!"
"Then you must tell me all about it."
"Alright, let’s talk inside."
At this time, Xie Xun happened to come out, seeing the two, just about to greet Liu Miaoying, raising his hand, but before making a sound, saw the two sisters with arms linked, walking inside.
Two proper girls, not noticing there was another person here at all.
Xie Xun, who was ignored: "..."
No fun, really no fun.
