The first county magistrate in history

Xia Mochu was jumping on the Simmons mattress when suddenly, outside, the sound of drums came.

"Beat the drum to complain?" Xia Mochu jumped off the bed and ran out.

If you want to know whether a county magistrate is an honest official, you can find clues by looking at the cases he judges.

County government court.

Qin Zheng was also very puzzled. No one had gone to court for so many years, so why would people still be beating drums to appeal for justice?

You know, beating the drum to appeal for justice is a serious case!

"Ascension!"

Snapped!

Qin Zheng slammed the gavel!

"mighty-----"

dong dong dong...

The three squads of yamen runners lined up on both sides struck the ground with their killing sticks.

This is Tang Wei!

At this moment, countless people rushed over and crowded the gate of the county government office.

Nowadays, people in Hongtong County never lock their doors at night and the county is peaceful and prosperous. They haven't seen the master in court for many years and miss him very much.

You should know that Lord Qin's trial style is unique. Every one of his trials is famous in history!

The most classic incident was that year, when a murderous demon broke into Hongtong County and was arrested. He was a truly ruthless individual, refusing to confess even under severe torture. As a result, Lord Qin only locked him up for one night along with a fellow with underarm odor. The next day, the demon burst into tears like a child and confessed all his crimes...

"Bring the man who beats the drum!" Qin Zheng shouted.

Behind the curtain in the back hall, Xia Mochu and Li Qiuhan watched secretly.

Li Qiuhan whispered, "Miss, I didn't realize that County Magistrate Qin was so majestic when he was in court!"

Xia Mochu also felt the same way.

Qin Zheng at this moment is completely different from before.

After a while, a young girl wearing an apricot-yellow cloth skirt, with a graceful figure and pretty face, walked into the hall.

is her?

Qin Zheng was stunned.

The young girl knelt down, her voice like a lark: "I am Su Xiaoman, your honor to meet you, sir."

Qin Zheng frowned: "Xiao Man, what grievances have you suffered, and who are you suing? Tell me quickly, and I will take care of it for you."

Xiao Man raised her head, looked at Qin Zheng, and said, "The person I am suing is you, sir!"

Wow!

The people outside the hall were in an uproar, and everyone instantly became energetic.

This is the first time someone has sued their Lord Qin, it's interesting, some have watched it.

"How can he sue Master Qin?"

“The one with the money is a good person!”

"Hey, maybe there's an affair!"

"Nonsense, everyone knows that Lord Qin doesn't like women."

The people were talking a lot.

"Miss, it seems that Qin Zheng is not a good official. Otherwise, how could the people dare to sue the officials? This is a great injustice."

Xia Mochu frowned, very disappointed. As expected, no one is perfect!

Qin Zheng was also frightened and asked hurriedly, "Xiao Man, what crime are you suing me for?" Xiao Man was not afraid and said crisply, "I am suing you for three days!"

Li Qiuhan snorted: "Look, there are three."

Qin Zheng was also confused. Xiao Man was a good boy. He took good care of their family. It would be fine if he didn't express his gratitude, but why did they accuse him of three crimes?

Qin Zheng gritted his teeth and said, "Tell the truth!"

Xiao Man said, "The first charge is deceiving a dying person and being disrespectful to one's elders. The second charge is breaking one's promise and seeking fame. The third charge is claiming to love the people like one's own children, yet abandoning them."

The people were in an uproar.

"Master Qin is married?"

"Master Qin has a child?"

"Woo woo woo, I still want to marry Master Qin!"

"Oh my God, why did Lord Qin reject the pursuit of my beautiful daughter Ruhua?"

The people wailed.

"Miss, you see, you can only judge a person by his appearance, not his heart." Li Qiuhan said angrily.

Xia Mochu's pretty face turned pale. He has a family?

At this moment, Qin Zheng was completely confused: "Xiao Man, where did all these charges come from?"

Xiao Man said calmly, "Three months ago, my father was seriously ill. You, my Lord, went to visit him and promised him that you would take me in as your maid. However, since my father's death, until today, you, my Lord, have paid me some money and arranged a job for me, and have ignored me completely. May I ask, my Lord, are the three charges I have brought against you justified?"

Qin Zheng remembered that this really happened!

However, he was just comforting Xiaoman's father at that time. How could the child take it seriously?

Moreover, the government paid for the funeral, gave Xiaoman some money, and arranged a job for her!

Qin Zheng looked at her, and also looked at her, with his big eyes flashing with cunningness.

Understood.

This girl did it on purpose. She insisted on being my maid. This is forcing me to abdicate!

Good for you!

I didn't realize this girl was so clever.

In front of his fellow villagers, he really couldn't refuse.

He never looked for a maid because he was used to living on his own.

However, with so many people watching, if he didn't take Xiaoman in, he would be known as a man of broken promises.

At this moment, the people also understood and saw clearly.

Lots of laughter.

"Sir, Xiao Man has grown up under our care. She is a good girl. Please take her in!"

"Sir, you are not young anymore, it's time for you to get married. Xiaoman is hardworking, capable, and able to endure hardships. She is very virtuous!"

"Sir, when will we have your wedding wine?"

There were shouts outside one after another.

Xiaoman's pretty face flushed and she lowered her head.

"Miss, so that's how it is. We have wronged County Magistrate Qin." Li Qiuhan said.

Suddenly I saw that the lady's face became even uglier.

Qin Zheng was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, as the people's wishes could not be violated.

She could only smile bitterly and said, "You scared me, girl. Okay, from now on, you will be my maid!"

"Thank you, sir! I kowtow to you." Xiaoman smiled and kowtowed three times.

"Adjourn the court!" Qin Zheng announced the adjournment. He stood up, walked forward, and helped Xiao Man up. He lowered his voice and said through gritted teeth, "Xiao Man, you are repaying kindness with enmity."

"Hehehe..." Xiao Man giggled: "Sir, actually I don't want to do this either. But my father always appears in my dreams, asking me if you have taken me in. If you don't believe me, why don't you go ask my father?"

Qin Zheng's body swayed, and he said unhappily, "If I go, will I be able to come back?"

"Hehehe..." Xiaoman laughed so hard that she fell over.

After Qin Zheng settled Xiao Man down, he went out to get busy again.

Xia Mochu felt uncomfortable watching Xiaoman busying herself tirelessly.

Women know women best.

If I leave, won't this girl be the first to get the moon because she is close to the water?

However, as the empress, she could not do anything to Xiaoman.

How could the empress be jealous of the common people?

Xia Mochu is in a very bad mood!

Qin Zheng only returned when night fell.

As soon as I entered the yard, I saw Xia Mochu's pretty face flushed, sitting at a table filled with delicious dishes. She was drinking beer by herself.

Qin Zheng was shocked: "Is it delicious?"