I'm not worried about traveling through a farmer's house. I made my fortune by farming.

Lin Yunchu lowered her head, not because she was worried about anything, but because she was a little confused. She was just an ordinary peasant girl. Why did the county magistrate suddenly want to see her?

She herself had never done anything bad, so she was naturally not worried about this sudden meeting, and she knew Xue Jingran's character.

If it was something bad, I'm afraid she would have been given some hints.

Although Xue Jingran is a genuine businessman, he does not only care about profits. He has always been nice to her and the Lin family.

Lin Yunchu thought about it for a long time but still couldn't figure it out.

Forget it, things will work out when the time comes. Doesn’t the letter say that she should come to Yipin Pavilion tomorrow to discuss something? She’ll know tomorrow.

"Yes, that's exactly what's written in the letter."

Lu Yanzhou shook his head at Father Lin, but in order not to worry everyone, he still said comfortingly: "It seems that this is not a big deal. If there was anything, Master Xue would have already made it clear. Don't worry."

After thinking for a moment, he spoke again, "I'll go with you tomorrow."

After all, he was a juren who had just passed the imperial examination. With this status, he should have a say in front of the county magistrate.

If anything really happens, it would be better to have him around.

Hearing Lu Yanzhou's words, Father Lin pursed his lips, not knowing how to respond to him, so he could only nod.

Lu Yanzhou was a learned scholar who knew more than them, and he had just passed the imperial examination, which made him more useful than them in the outside world.

Although Father Lin also wanted to say that he would go with Lin Yunchu tomorrow, he was just a farmer and was afraid that he would not be able to speak when he met the county magistrate.

If something really happened, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to help at all.

Let’s do as Lu Yanzhou said. With him around, everyone will feel more at ease.

Everyone in the Lin family nodded. With Lu Yanzhou going with them, they seemed to have found a backbone and felt a little more at ease.

Lin Yunchu, on the other hand, waved his hands repeatedly and said, "No need, Brother Yanzhou, just come with me."

It’s not that Lin Yunchu thought too much, but she felt that it shouldn’t be a big deal. Lu Yanzhou still had to prepare for next year’s imperial examination, so he didn’t need to worry about these things.

But Lu Yanzhou seemed to have made up his mind and refused to agree no matter what. "It's okay, I want to go out for a walk too. Just think of it as taking me with you."

Lu Yanzhou spoke lightly, knowing that no one in the Lin family had ever dealt with those people in the town, let alone the county magistrate. Talking too much would only make them worry.

Seeing that he couldn't win the argument, Lin Yunchu stopped talking. Let them go together. After all, nothing should be wrong.

Except for Lin Yunchu, everyone else in the Lin family was a little uneasy tonight. Lin's father and mother tossed and turned and did not sleep well all night. Lin's mother got up early to make breakfast for Lin Yunchu and the other person, and also prepared a portion for Lu Yanzhou.

Lu Yanzhou arrived at the Lin family early and had breakfast quietly with Lin Changting.

When it was bright, the three of them drove the ox cart towards the town.

Lin Yunchu closed his eyes to rest, Lin Changting sat in the front and concentrated on driving the ox cart, and Lu Yanzhou rubbed the corner of his clothes, thinking that he had to be careful when they arrived at Yipintang.

Today they are going to meet the county magistrate, so every move they make must be cautious and nothing can go wrong.

When the three of them arrived outside the Yipin Pavilion, Manager Zhou was already waiting there.

Seeing the situation today, Lin Yunchu was a little surprised, but he did not show surprise on his face. He just muttered in his heart: I don’t know what’s going on, and Manager Zhou is waiting here.

Lin Changting waited until both Lin Yunchu and Lin Yunchu got off the ox cart, then he said softly to them, "Little sister, you go in first. I'll tie up the ox cart and then go in to find you."

Lin Yunchu nodded. She had originally thought of letting her eldest brother wait outside, but after reading Xue Jingran's letter yesterday, the Lin family became a little nervous.

Lin Changting was the same. He didn't say a word all the way to the town today, but Lin Yunchu also noticed that his hands were shaking slightly.

But Lin Changting refused to wait outside no matter what. Instead of getting anxious outside, he might as well go in and be with his younger sister and Lu Yanzhou.

If something really happens, he can protect his younger sister better.

Lin Yunchu and Lu Yanzhou looked at each other, and walked into the Yipin Pavilion one after the other.

"Lin girl, you're here. The boss and the others are waiting in the private room. I'll take you in."

Shopkeeper Zhou said something to the two of them with a smile, then raised his hand and led them in.

"Knock down."

Shopkeeper Zhou arrived at the door of the private room and knocked gently. After hearing a response from inside, he pushed the door open and invited Lin Yunchu and the others in.

Lin Yunchu thanked Manager Zhou softly and then walked into the house.

In addition to Xue Jingran, there was another older-looking man in the private room. I guess this man should be the county magistrate.

He was wearing a dark brocade robe, which looked unremarkable. But if you looked closely under the light, you could see that the robe was embroidered with intricate patterns. It was simple yet solemn, showing his extraordinary status yet low-key personality.

I saw him drinking tea with his head down, his face looked a little tired, but his eyes were bright and there was an aura of majesty between his brows.

Seeing Lin Yunchu and Lu Yanzhou coming, Xue Jingran quickly stood up and introduced them to the two, "Miss Lin, Brother Lu, you are here."

He turned his head to look at the person sitting next to him and continued, "This is the county magistrate of Taihe Town."

Then, as if afraid that Lin Yunchu and the others would be scared, he leaned over and whispered to them, "He's my brother-in-law too, don't be nervous."

"Brother-in-law, this is Miss Lin."

"And this is Lu Yanzhou, who passed the imperial examination this autumn."

Lu Yanzhou leaned forward and saluted the county magistrate.

This was Magistrate Cao of Taihe Town. Lu Yanzhou had met him once when he took part in the Autumn Examination, so he naturally knew him.

"No need to be so polite, just sit down. I just want to talk to Miss Lin about something today, so please be as casual as you like."

County Magistrate Cao spoke with a smile on his face, appearing very easy-going, which made Lin Yunchu look at him sideways.

But what he just said was that he wanted to find me to find out something. What was it?

Lin Yunchu was a little confused at this time. What could have happened to him that required the county magistrate to come to him in person? He just sat down and Xue Jingran poured him tea for a while.

Lin Yunchu had thought about all the possible things she thought were possible, then shook her head slightly. She couldn't guess why she was asked to come here today.