Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 848: Murderous Intent

The hometown of Judge Tang is in the heartland of the Central Plains, where many locals can only scrape by to survive. It’s impossible for them to eat their fill every meal.

Looking at these two food items, he was genuinely excited, beseeching Magistrate Gu: "My Lord, please report to the Capital as soon as possible, so that the citizens of Great Chu may go into the mountains to find these two items to fill their stomachs and avoid the suffering of hunger."

Magistrate Gu nodded: "Rest assured, Lord Tang, these good things, I will certainly report to the court, so that the court may issue notices to all county offices, going into the mountains to find them for food."

Lord Lai, seeing their heated discussion, felt rather uncomfortable. He picked up chopsticks, tasted the pigeon leaf tofu of two flavors, and his eyes brightened... The taste was indeed not bad.

But why did Gu Jin’an come up with this, and not Gu Chengxian?

If Chengxian had come up with this, how great it would be!

"My Lord, Doctor Xiao and Doctor Liu have arrived." Squad Leader Zhang of the government office personally brought Doctor Xiao and Doctor Liu over.

Doctor Liu, upon seeing Doctor Xiao, snorted continuously, expressing his dissatisfaction.

Doctor Xiao glanced at him and asked, "Have you turned into a pig, snorting constantly?"

If it weren’t for the people from the government office asking, would he go on a house call with him?

Doctor Liu, choked by the retort, couldn’t find words to rebut, only sulked in silence, cursing Doctor Xiao’s ancestors for eighteen generations in his heart.

Their attendants also glared at each other, neither backing down.

Magistrate Gu, seeing them arrive, looked at Lord Lai and smiled: "Lord Lai, we’ve invited two famous doctors from the Prefecture to examine these two foods to see if they are poisonous."

Lord Lai’s face turned beet red, as he had been claiming that both the konjac tofu and pigeon leaf tofu were poisonous, and now left himself open to reproach, he had to grit his teeth and bear it.

County Magistrate Zheng, seeing Lord Lai’s predicament, felt satisfied, saying to Doctor Liu and Doctor Xiao, "Esteemed doctors, we’ve made two types of fresh food, please check if these items are harmful."

Doctor Liu and Doctor Xiao, upon hearing this, began testing for toxins with their attendants.

The poison testing was a lengthy process, and by the time they finished, it was already dark.

Doctor Liu was the first to speak, "They are edible, not poisonous."

Pointing at the pigeon leaves in the basket, he added, "Not only are they non-toxic, but pigeon leaf is also a medicinal ingredient that can strengthen the body."

It’s just that konjac looks too ugly, so no one dared to eat it since ancient times, but once made into konjac tofu, it is indeed not poisonous and edible.

Lord Lai, hearing this, became anxious and asked, "Did you check thoroughly? Can it truly be eaten?"

Doctor Liu rolled his eyes internally at Lord Lai, thinking, if you don’t trust me, then why spend a lot to invite me to treat those from the Old Gu Family for venereal diseases?

Doctor Liu ignored Lord Lai while Doctor Xiao, fearing offense, nodded: "Upon my examination, they are indeed non-toxic. It’s just that konjac must not be eaten raw; it must be cooked, or else the sap will make people’s hands and feet itchy."

This isn’t considered poisonous, as the sap of some commonly eaten melons can also make hands and feet itchy.

Lord Lai anxiously asked, "Is it truly only like this?"

Doctor Xiao said, "Indeed, it’s only like this, both items are edible."

Upon hearing this, Lord Lai seemed to lose all his energy, feeling a moment of fatigue, but quickly gathered himself to say to Magistrate Gu: "Congratulations, my lord, on acquiring two crops that save the people."

Magistrate Gu laughed heartily: "These two items originated from our He’an Prefecture, and everyone present shares the credit."

Then he looked at County Magistrate Zheng: "Lord Zheng, that Tianfu County has such a talented young man, I’m very pleased. I can’t wait to see his excellent exam work."

Lord Lai, upon hearing this, turned pale. Magistrate Gu had set his sights on Gu Jin’an and intended to ensure the smooth sailing of his Prefecture Exam.

Indeed, someone capable of writing such excellent essays could not only pass the Prefecture Exam but also stand a chance of topping the college examination.

And if Gu Jin’an could top the college examination, Magistrate Gu, as the chief official of the prefecture where Gu Jin’an resides, would earn great merits and naturally ensure his protection.

Lord Lai felt incredibly bitter. Why did Gu Jin’an become the county top scorer, while Chengxian missed his chance at the exam?

County Magistrate Zheng, ignoring Lord Lai’s pale face, said to Magistrate Gu: "Lord Magistrate, as the chief of the prefecture, you are also like a parental figure to Gu Jin’an, his success is partly due to you."

He pointed at the pigeon leaf tofu and konjac tofu: "Without Magistrate Gu, even with Gu Jin’an’s capabilities, he wouldn’t have been able to present these foods to the court."

Magistrate Gu felt utterly comfortable hearing this, the smile never leaving his face, already envisioning himself being credited, transferred to the Capital as a Capital Official, or appointed as a magistrate in Jinling, living in splendor.

Doctor Xiao, knowing Gu Jin’an, heard this and knew that the young man was becoming successful, feeling truly happy for Gu Jin’an.

However...

He looked at the pigeon leaf tofu and konjac tofu, realizing that the person who made these should not be Gu Jin’an, but that girl Xiao Yu.

But Xiao Yu is a young lady, and it’s not good for her reputation to be too well known, so he didn’t voice this.

Magistrate Gu also looked at the pigeon leaf tofu and konjac tofu, saying, "These dish names don’t sound good, why don’t we change them?"

Judge Tang agreed greatly: "My Lord is right, these names must be changed. The word ’magic’ in konjac sounds inauspicious and cannot be used."

Magistrate Gu nodded, knowing these items for the Capital couldn’t have such ominous names. He thought a moment and said, "This konjac grows extremely large, let’s call it Dashan Yam. The konjac tofu will be called sweet potato tofu. The pigeon leaf tofu is jade green, so let’s call it Jade Tofu."

The name ’Immortal Tofu’ is too grand, and after presenting it to the Capital, the seniors there might call him arrogant, so Jade Tofu is better.

Then he looked at County Magistrate Zheng: "What do you think, Lord Zheng?"

County Magistrate Zheng laughed: "My Lord, worthy of being the second place scholar, the names you chose are excellent."

And so, the new names for konjac tofu and pigeon leaf tofu were set.

...

Lord Lai was muddle-headed, not knowing how he returned to his residence. Once home, he collapsed into his Taishi Chair.

Gu Jin’an, the grandson of that useless Sixth Son Gu, had turned out incredibly successful.

How could Sixth Son Gu have such a remarkable grandson?!

Not only was Lord Lai envious, but also filled with murderous intent. He wished Gu Jin’an would disappear from this world, letting Sixth Son Gu remain a useless person, never having a day of prominence.

Unfortunately, while at the government office, County Magistrate Zheng must have noticed his dislike for Gu Jin’an and deliberately told a story.

The young man in that story was killed out of jealousy for his talents by others.

After hearing the story, Magistrate Gu smashed the bowl of Jade Tofu and angrily declared, "If anyone dares to harm a talented person under my jurisdiction, I’ll make them pay with their life!"

He’s not a fool; hearing what County Magistrate Zheng and Magistrate Gu said, he knew that even if he desperately wanted to kill Gu Jin’an, he couldn’t act now.

He had to wait until Magistrate Gu and others used Gu Jin’an to establish merit, then he could take Gu Jin’an down.