Rebirth of the Princess She is weird

Gusu is a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters. The houses there are all built along the river. The houses in the city are connected, and there is no open space. Even on the river branches, there are many small bridges. The night market is full of the sound of selling lotus roots, and the boats on the river are full of exquisite silk fabrics.

Yuan Fuge and his grandfather were swaying on the boat, unable to sleep every night. The sound of fishermen's singing could be heard from the river. Helian Furong raised his eyes, pulled aside the curtain, and glanced outside. "Shu Wan, you are traveling secretly this time. Remember that you are my subordinate, Helian Shenwan."

"Shen Wan?" Yuan Fuge turned his head and asked, "Is that mother's nickname?"

He nodded and closed his eyes, saying, "Look at all the fanfare outside. Those who know are thinking it's an imperial examination, while those who don't think it's a wedding. Shen Que got here before us. These officials are so intertwined. If we want to understand what's going on, we have to go to the county magistrate."

"Hmm," she said, remembering something, "Is the military token also here?"

"I'm not sure, but the emperor is eager for me and the Lu family to come and contain him, so it's almost certain."

"Then I'll go..."

"Wait," Helian Furong pressed down her hand and said in a deep voice, "I have the military seal, you just stay under my command and see the situation in the court clearly."

"Can....."

"Shut up and get ready for us to go see the Changzhou County Magistrate!"

After getting off the boat, she dressed in a pale green silk dress according to her grandfather's instructions, tied her hair up with a bamboo hairpin, and smelt of wood that was different from orchid and musk.

The evening clouds gradually disappear, and the sky is as pale as glass. The girl's face is like peach and apricot, her posture is elegant, and she still has a lonely and thin figure like snow and frost. The girl's pupils are smart and attractive like crystal beads.

Before we got there, we could hear a loud and noisy procession echoing through the pipes.

Helian Furong asked, "Shen Wan, do you know what this ceremonial procession is about?"

"In our dynasty, all officials above the fourth rank and their wives and daughters are accompanied by a procession when they travel. Therefore, the ceremonial guard is also a symbol of one's prominent status. However, this seventh rank official exceeded the rules and used etiquette. It seems there is something fishy here." Yuan Fuge took a meaningful look at the luxurious sedan chair and stated calmly.

"Then let's go and see what this county magistrate does."

"Yes!"

In the county magistrate's office, several people were imprisoned. A man with a thick face and wearing official uniform came out and asked the warden, "Why, they still won't confess?"

"Reply to the magistrate, no."

He shouted to the inside, with a hint of meaning, "I really don't know how they dare to disobey my orders. I think they are not far from rebellion!"

A sharp-tongued and mean accountant with a goatee in the back walked up to him, flipping through a book and saying flatteringly, "County Magistrate, I have released a few people who agreed to pay the money, and I have killed a few who refused to comply."

Shi Song said coldly: "Then report him as an escapee and take him out to be buried."

The accountant nodded and said yes.

Suddenly, a servant came from outside and said awkwardly, "County Magistrate, the Grand Tutor is here."

"Why so fast? Shouldn't he go to the Prime Minister first?"

The accountant said, "Maybe he wants to take a look around first."

Shi Song snorted in dissatisfaction and walked away muttering.

In the hall, there were two men and one woman. The old man with a white beard and a black robe should be Helian Furong. He walked up to him, smiled, and saluted, saying, "Shi Song, the magistrate of Changzhou County, greets the Grand Tutor!"

Helian Furong said calmly, "No need to be polite, County Magistrate. This is my subordinate Helian Shenwan. I heard from the Prime Minister that your county is exceptionally good in money, grain, and criminal law, so I came to see you."

Shi Song showed off his flesh and said flatteringly, "I don't deserve it. It is thanks to Prime Minister Shen's cultivation that I have achieved what I have today. Since you have come to my county, please give me some pointers and instructions."

As expected, it was related to Shen Que. They really came to the right place this time.

Yuan Fuge smiled and said, "You're welcome...Taifu, I'm a little hungry after the long journey."

"County Magistrate, we are new here and not familiar with the area. Do you have any good restaurants to recommend?"

"Taifu, why bother looking for it in the market?" Shi Song smiled and bent over to say attentively, "I dare not boast about other things, but the chef in this mansion is top-notch. Whether you like sweet or salty, spicy or sour, I guarantee that you will be satisfied. Those who have passed by my place have never found fault with my chef."

It turned out that no one could find fault with the chef employed by a county magistrate. Even the chef in my grandfather's house was dissatisfied with him. This man must have used extraordinary means to dare to boast like this.

The crescent moon beside him said disdainfully: "I say, County Magistrate, you are doing a good job as an official. You neither offend your superiors nor let the people poke your spine."

Shi Song's face darkened immediately, and Yuan Fuge immediately scolded him, "Shut up! Where did you learn these rules? How dare you talk to the county magistrate like that?"

"Master, please forgive me. I just spoke too quickly."

"Then you should ask Magistrate Shi."

There were steps down, Shi Songshun climbed up the pole, and put on a smiling face, "No problem, no problem, let's go have dinner."

Yuan Fuge looked at his grandfather and said, "Master, I would like to try some local specialties, is that ok?"

"Of course," Helian Furong said with a kind smile, "You are the most familiar with this place, County Magistrate. If you don't have any official business, how about we go together?"

"Okay, okay..."

Just as Shi Song was about to raise his foot, Yuan Fuge said with a smile, "The county magistrate is so busy that he is confused. Let's go in plain clothes so as not to scare the people."

"Yes, yes, yes.... You see, I forgot about it."

When they arrived at Wanchun Tower, although this restaurant was large, it was sparsely populated. Logically, there should be a constant stream of customers, so why was it so deserted? Yuan Fuge exchanged glances with the Taifu.

But after hearing Shi Song's order, "Waiter, bring up all the good wine and food you have here."

"Hey, the officer is here."

Wait, how does he know that we are officials?

Yuan Fuge ignored him and took his seat normally. During the meal, Shi Song kept flattering him, and the Taifu gladly accepted his offer.

Helian Furong's cheeks turned red as she drank, and she sighed, "It's indeed a fine wine from Jiangnan, it's just extraordinary."

"You are too kind, Master. Please come down with me. There are more delicious foods." Shi Song twisted his body proudly and smiled at Yuan Fuge. "My dear, it is getting late today. How about staying in my house today?"

"Thank you very much, County Magistrate." Yuan Fuge took a sip of wine and pointed at the examination hall outside and asked, "County Magistrate, have other officials arrived before us?"

"Yes, the one who arrived before you was the Major General of the Lu Mansion and the Right Prime Minister of the Dali Temple." Shi Song said.

"Thank you, County Magistrate, for telling me. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how to prepare in advance."

Shi Song's eyes curved, and he supported the master with a wicked smile, "Oh~ So the nobleman also wants to... understand, understand..."

"Thank you, Magistrate."