After rebirth, the Queen of Madness has gone against the will of Heaven

When Taoist Master Xukong saw that the situation was not right, he wanted to escape immediately. However, with Yu Qingli and others around, it would not be so easy for him to escape.

Soon, Xiluo tied Taoist Xukong to the altar with a rope. The sun shone scorching on Xukong's face, and the anger of the people made him dare not even open his eyes!

"You...you are so insolent...I was invited by the county magistrate..."

During the scuffle, Taoist Xukong shouted loudly and no longer called himself "poor Taoist". From the sound of it, it seemed that he wanted to use the title of county magistrate to escape.

But it was not as easy as he thought. Not to mention what the county magistrate was thinking, given the current situation, even if the county magistrate came, it might not be of any use.

The angry people could no longer contain their emotions and rushed forward to beat the Void Taoist priest. You punch me and I hit you with my palm. In just a few moments, they were beaten black and blue, and begged for mercy!

Yu Qingli and others had already taken advantage of the chaos to escape. They didn't want to be the first to take action for the time being. What's more, they had not found the cause of the plague yet, so they naturally couldn't waste time on a Taoist priest.

As soon as they left, a group of yamen runners came over. It was obviously the county magistrate's order. When the people saw the county magistrate coming, they did not dare to act rashly and scattered one after another. However, Taoist Master Xukong had been beaten to a pulp.

Although the yamen runners arrived in time, they did not dare to stop the people too much. If they were not careful, it would be disastrous if it caused a civil uprising.

The county magistrate was also anxious. He heard that the eldest prince and others had already arrived in the Jiangnan area, and it was only a matter of time before they came to Pei County. He didn't want to cause trouble at this time.

At times like this, the best strategy is to be cautious!

As for this Taoist priest, now that the people have seen through his tricks, it would be most appropriate to use him as a scapegoat.

The people were reluctant to leave for a long time, just waiting for the county magistrate to give them an explanation, and a moment later, the county magistrate really came.

Yu Qingli stood in the crowd, looking sharply at the place where the county magistrate was. The county magistrate was wearing a half-worn official robe, with a sad and sorrowful look on his face, and his round face was full of sincerity. As soon as he got off the sedan chair, he bowed to the people present.

"My fellow villagers, I'm here to apologize to you!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd erupted in an uproar. Taoist Master Xukong was completely stunned. What was going on? Why was things different from what he had imagined? Shouldn't the county magistrate have come to rescue him? Why was he being so polite to the people instead?

So Taoist Priest Xukong cried out for help: "Sir, please save me! These unruly people want to rebel, they, uh..."

The county magistrate gave a signal, and soon someone came forward and stuffed a piece of cloth into the mouth of the shouting Taoist Xukong, blocking all his words.

This sudden turn of events left the onlookers baffled. What was going on? Wasn't this Taoist priest invited by the county magistrate? Why was he arrested now?

Yu Qingli and others sneered in their hearts. The county magistrate did a really good job of sacrificing the rook to save the king. It seemed that this Taoist priest would become a discarded pawn!

Sure enough, the next second, the county magistrate suddenly knelt down on the high platform with a thud. The people were all frightened. He was an official appointed by the court, the heaven, the earth, the emperor, the parents and the teacher. In this world with very high moral standards, the county magistrate was the parent official and it was impossible for him to kneel down casually, not to mention that the people he was kneeling to were ordinary people.

The people were a little at a loss for a moment, but after a moment, everyone became excited. This was the county magistrate. Now the county magistrate knelt down in front of them. It was impossible for them to say that they had no feelings!

"My fellow villagers, I apologize for my crimes. First, I shouldn't have listened to the nonsense of this evil Taoist priest and was deceived by him, inviting him into the city to harm the people. Second, I have been incompetent in governing. The plague has been rampant for such a long time, and yet no cure has been found. I am ashamed of your majesty's appreciation, the trust of the people, and the guidance of my teachers over the years."

As soon as these words of self-apology were uttered, even the people in the crowd who were originally dissatisfied with the county magistrate calmed down a bit. After thinking about it carefully, this plague was a natural disaster, and natural disasters were not something that humans could control. Besides, the county magistrate was also deceived, so the most hateful person should be the deceiver, and it had little to do with the county magistrate.

It has to be said that these people are kind by nature. Even if they suffer a disaster, they will not be ignorant of right and wrong. The drama performed by the county magistrate not only saved his official position, but also won the trust of the people. It can be said that he killed two birds with one stone.

"This county magistrate is no ordinary person. He turned the situation around in just a moment. It seems that if we want to completely resolve this plague, we may have to find another way."

Murong Yanhui leaned over to whisper in Yu Qingli's ear. Yu Qingli nodded slightly, but had no intention of continuing to watch. It was just an extremely hypocritical drama, which could only deceive the people at most.

Murong Cheng was also standing in the crowd at this time. His face had been ashen since just now, and he didn't say a word. No one knew what he was thinking.

"let's go!"

Yu Qingli turned her head, and her warm lips just brushed Murong Yanhui's chin, making him feel numb in his heart, and even his mind went blank.

Yu Qingli obviously didn't expect that she would have such an unexpected contact with Murong Yanhui. She was a little dazed for a moment, but this feeling was fleeting. She did not forget the current situation.

Yu Qingli felt her ears turn red, and she pulled Xiluo out of the crowd. At the same time, Xu Dong also left with his mother.

When Murong Yan came back to her senses, Yu Qingli was nowhere to be seen. She felt annoyed and said through gritted teeth, "Changkong!"

Changkong, who was in the crowd, laughed secretly. He never expected that his master, who had been in the entertainment industry for many years, could be so innocent and helpless. If his good friends knew about this, he would probably be laughed at for a long time.

"Master, don't worry. The young lady and the others have sent the man back. I'm afraid they want to investigate the plague. Should we follow them?"

"No need."

Murong Yan hesitated for a moment before giving Changkong an answer. It seemed that Lili didn't want him to disturb her now. As long as the cause of the plague was not found, Lili would not have the heart to be affectionate with him. What's more, there was a Crown Prince by her side who obviously needed guidance.

Murong Yanhui sighed inwardly, turned around and glanced at Murong Cheng. Seeing that he still looked dazed, she knew that the child had been hit hard.

So Murong Yanhui did not delay and took Murong Cheng back directly. Being an elder is really troublesome, and sometimes you have to act as a teacher.

Let's not talk about how Murong Yan talked with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince after returning. Just look at the situation in the square. After the county magistrate's touching analysis, many people forgave the county magistrate's behavior.

Representatives from several families walked out of the crowd, led by an old man with white hair and a youthful face. He was well-maintained and looked like the patriarch of a large family.

"My Lord, this plague is a natural disaster. I invited the Heavenly Master to resolve this matter as quickly as possible. This was originally a good thing. I didn't expect that someone would take advantage of this to make a fortune and kill people. Although my Lord is wrong, it is not entirely my fault. This is also clear to me and others. So, please make the decision, punish this evil Taoist priest, and give us justice to comfort the souls of our relatives and friends in heaven!"

Upon hearing this, the county magistrate stood up from the ground, tears welling in his eyes as he stepped forward and shook the clan leader's hand. "In that case, I thank you all for your understanding and forgiving me. I swear here that if I cannot make a decision for you, I will take off my official uniform and this hat. I beg you to bear witness for me!"

"Your Excellency is too polite. We all believe that you will handle this impartially!"

"Of course, folks, rest assured. I will return all the money this evil Taoist has plundered from the people! I have already invited a miracle doctor, and he will arrange for everyone to receive treatment soon. The people outside the city will also be brought back so that everyone can be reunited with their families."

As soon as these words were spoken, the people knelt down and bowed, "Your Excellency is truly as great as the Heaven!"

The county magistrate then, with the common people respectfully bidding him farewell, tied up the Taoist priest Xukong and headed towards the county government office together. No one noticed the smug smile that appeared on the county magistrate's lips the moment he got on the sedan chair.

Do these foolish people really think he is the Avalokitesvara who saves people from suffering? In this world, those who are petty are not gentlemen, and those who are not vicious are not heroes!

Taoist Master Xukong was quickly imprisoned, and the county magistrate, who had finally returned home, took off his official robes with dissatisfaction and fatigue. He even knelt down before those fools just to put on a show. What bad luck!

As soon as he entered the mansion, a personal servant came up trotting and whispered a few words in the county magistrate's ear. The county magistrate nodded repeatedly, his face became a little serious, and he hurried towards the inner room.

In the inner hall, a figure stood with his hands behind his back. Even in this slightly hot season, he was still wearing a black cloak, making it difficult to see his face.

The county magistrate stepped forward respectfully and saluted. The man murmured a low response and then said with some satisfaction, "You did a good job this time. It's time to silence that Taoist priest. It would be best if you could use this opportunity to continue to establish your good image. You know what to do!"

"I understand!"

The man was silent for a moment and then said, "The eldest prince has already arrived in Jiangnan. The crown prince and the Prince of Yan are not traveling with him. You should be careful and avoid doing business with strangers recently."

"Yes! So what do the higher-ups say about this plague..."

"The higher-ups will naturally have their own arrangements, just do your own thing!"

The county magistrate nodded repeatedly with a look of respect. He also understood that they were now in the same boat and that any slight move would affect the overall situation. No matter what, no trouble could occur in Pei County. It seemed that he had to have a good talk with the miracle doctor!

Seeing that the county magistrate was so understanding, the visitor felt that there was no need to remind him anything further. He just told him to be careful and left quickly.