Splendid Twins

Seeing Si Yao's serious expression, Magistrate Li stopped shirking responsibility:

"On behalf of the people, I would like to thank the young lady for her righteousness."

"It's just a little effort."

Si Yao took out a piece of paper and handed it over:

"Here are the drawings, please accept them."

Seeing that the girl was very honest, Magistrate Li gestured for her to move to the side. She could keep the drawings for herself just in case and there was no need to give them to him.

When Si Lao San in the crowd saw this scene, jealousy flashed in his eyes.

Si Yao decided to sell all the family's land. When Si Lao San found out, he came back unhappy. Si Yao knew that his uncle was not a farmer, so he tried to persuade him with some words.

Si Laosan is now an independent carpenter. The first time he saw the thresher, he knew it was a highly profitable industry.

He secretly hated Si Yao for being so ruthless. He had such a talent but kept it hidden. No wonder his nephew asked him to come back...

County Magistrate Li looked at Si Yao seriously and said:

"Miss Si, are you going to give me this blueprint as well?"

"Yes, you are the county magistrate who serves the people. This thing will be of greatest use in your hands."

The thresher would bring in a lucrative income whether it was sold or rented, and she didn't need the money at the moment.

"I wonder what Miss Si wants?"

He doesn't believe that there are people who have no desires or demands. Officials are suspicious and cautious, and any weak point can be used as leverage.

"There is indeed something, but I need you to cooperate with me in a private capacity."

A dark light flashed across Si Yao's eyes. With that crazy woman Zhou Wan around, there was no guarantee that she would really be stuffed into a sedan chair and married one day.

Some things have not been dealt with yet, so she cannot leave Sijia Village for the time being.

If the day really comes when she is needed to marry, she promises that no one will be able to live in peace!

Magistrate Li was born into a prominent family in the capital. Making friends with him would benefit both the public and private sectors.

This person has clear features and a bright brow. He is the son of a powerful noble who works hard for the people. She wants to do something for the people here, but she has no legitimate reason to do so. If she publicizes her achievements, it will only bring her too much attention and attract thieves!

Now with the county magistrate standing in front of her, who would pay attention to her, a little peasant girl?

Another thing is that as a veteran of two dynasties and the second son of the Prime Minister, he will be the first to receive any news from the court. By then, even if someone wants to plot against him, she can make plans in advance.

"Oh? I wonder what Miss Si is cooperating with me about?"

County Magistrate Li took the blueprint and was greeted by a lifelike design. He slowly figured out Si Yao's intention. Now it seemed that the thresher was just a stepping stone.

"Sir, it's time to eat now. How about I treat you to a simple meal and we can talk slowly?"

"Alright."

When the villagers saw the two men coming over after talking for a few words, they immediately waited for them with respectful expressions.

"The head of Sijia Village has taught the people well, and I am very pleased."

"It's all thanks to the adults' teachings. I dare not take credit for it."

"Don't be alarmed. Village chief, can I have dinner with you?"

The village chief was delighted when he heard this. He glanced at Si Yao and quickly replied:

"The common people obey."

Si Yao led County Magistrate Li and the village chief back to her home. The villagers behind them all envied Si Yao's abilities, and with just a few words they made the county magistrate treat her kindly.

But we can only think about it. Not everyone has the ability like Yao girl. Right now, the important thing is to harvest the rice.

The villagers returned to the fields and worked under the scorching sun. The women in the families carried food and water bottles to the fields.

Si Laosan looked very unhappy. No one from his family came, not even his sister-in-law or his mother, no one came to bring him a bowl of water.

He came back alone, with his wife and daughter at his father-in-law's house. He originally wanted to take the money from selling the land and go back quickly, but Yao Ge'er told him a plan, and now he wanted to give it a try.

He came to the field just for show, he just wanted to get closer to see the structure of the thresher, but there were always people watching the broken machine, so he couldn't find a chance...

Si Yao, who had given him advice, was now giving advice to others.

"I heard you can hunt?"

Si Yao used honorifics to address the burly, rugged, and savage man in front of him.

"What are you going to catch?"

Liu Daoba had a face full of flesh, his small eyes flashing with greed among the fat, and his rough voice made him look extremely ferocious.

Si Yao tried hard to suppress his nausea, and a malicious smile appeared in his eyes when he thought of Si Yao's beautiful face being bullied by such a wicked person.

"It's not me who wants to catch anything, it's you. It's you who want to catch a beauty, a one-of-a-kind beauty in the world."

When Liu Daoba heard this, there was a glint of delight in his eyes. His two major hobbies in life were eating meat and teasing beautiful women.

He was even more obsessed with the latter, and as soon as he heard about the beauty, a twisted and vicious smile immediately appeared on his face:

"where?"

He couldn't wait to see the beauty cry. The cry that sounded like a little animal full of despair and humiliation made him particularly excited...

Si Yao had specifically inquired about this man's bad deeds, and when he saw his vicious look, he felt relieved for a moment. Si Yao, Si Yao, your good days are over!

"As long as you catch her, I will ensure that you will have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of your life, but you must remember that beauty is a resourceful person, so don't be careless."

Liu Daoba waved his hand and said indifferently:

"Just tell me where the person is. The rest is none of your business."

What a joke! He is so wild and strong, and he has been hunting for many years. Even ordinary men can't control him. Which girl can resist his attack?

When he thought of the women he tortured to death, his face was full of interest. He hoped that this beauty could live a few more days...

Seeing that he had a plan, Si Yao told him about Si Yao's situation. When Liu Daoba heard that Si Yao was rich and had a bad temper, he listened absent-mindedly, imagining the beautiful scene of Si Yao being pressed under him...

To be on the safe side, he had to go back and prepare some things. Seeing this, Si Yao nodded and said:

"Okay, here are ten taels of silver, and you must promise to get her!"

Liu Daoba grabbed with his big hand and smiled evilly and lasciviously:

"Just wait and see."

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When Liu Niang saw the county magistrate coming to their house, she instantly became nervous, her whole body trembling and incoherent. Si Yao pulled her back, settled County Magistrate Li and the village chief, and then went to the kitchen.

Liu Niang followed behind, her face full of panic:

"Yaoyao, the county magistrate..."

"We're just here for a meal, just do your best and use this oil to cook."

Liu Niang looked at the oil bottle on the chopping board and asked with some doubt:

“No lard?”

"Need not."

Si Yao prepared the ingredients as she spoke. She didn't know how to stir-fry, but she knew how to mix and match.

Liu Niang knew Si Yao's temper very well, so she stopped saying anything and started washing and cutting vegetables. The mother and daughter exchanged words from time to time. After a while, a different aroma of oil wafted through the kitchen, a fresh fragrance.