Become a founding empress in ancient times with the system

"Sir," County Magistrate Wu said, looking at Wang Yi, who was hiding behind Sheng Chang'an with a guilty conscience, with a gleam in his eyes. "If you want to ask anything, you can ask me directly."

"If I ask you, will you tell me?" She was not surprised that County Magistrate Wu would find out. With Wang Yi's appearance, people could tell what he did at a glance.

"I will tell you everything I know."

Sheng Changan walked to the reception room and sat up. "In that case, let's first tell you about your identities! If it's not true, there's no need to say it."

County Magistrate Wu was a little dazed, looking at the ten-year-old child in front of him, who actually had the tolerance of an official and was good at making use of talents.

It is undeniable that he had asked Lin Chuan and the others to come here to work with some tentative intentions, but he did not expect that even though he knew that Lin Chuan and the others' identities were unknown, she still did not reject them. "Before this, may I ask why you dared to use Lin Chuan and the others?"

Of course, it’s because no one wants them, and they do have the ability, but it’s certainly not the case that “I only hire people based on their ability and character.”

County Magistrate Wu breathed a sigh of relief. After all, he was just asking for a guarantee. "I was once the Minister of Rites. My wife, Li Hui, is the daughter of Li Xiaowei. Li Dashan and my wife are siblings. Zhang Shi's grandfather was the Minister of Agriculture, and Lin Chuan's father was the Minister of Revenue. As for Wang Yi, he is indeed just a commoner in Guangping."

It turns out that all these people are the second or third generation of officials. No wonder, except for Wang Yi and Zhang Shi, the others didn't show much fear when they first met him. "Then why are you all gathered here?"

As soon as he finished speaking, County Magistrate Wu knelt down. This time Sheng Changan did not move at all. She was indeed not used to it, but now she needed to establish her prestige.

These people, including County Magistrate Wu, are too loyal to him but lack respect. If he cannot establish this now, others will just follow suit. Sheng Changjing was silent for a few minutes before saying, "What's wrong with County Magistrate Wu? Just speak frankly."

"I am guilty and dare not deceive you, sir. I and others were exiled here as criminals, but we concealed our identities and served as officials in Guangping." County Magistrate Wu kowtowed heavily.

"What's wrong? Why are you kneeling down, County Magistrate Wu?" Wang Yi ran in, followed by Lin Chuan and others.

Li Hui was stunned for a moment, and probably guessed something, but he just knelt silently behind County Magistrate Wu.

Wang Yi was a little confused. Why did they all kneel down? Could it be because of what he said today? Wang Yi's face turned pale in an instant and he knelt down. He didn't dare to accuse the adults of not keeping their promises. He could only mumble, "My lord, they deserve to die. We are doing justice for the heavens."

Sheng Changan almost laughed out of anger. This Wang Yi was not smart when he should be, and was clever when he shouldn't be. Hearing the tone of grievance and accusation in his voice, he didn't think that he couldn't hear it, did he?

Sheng Changan simply ignored his words and said with a hint of meaning, "Why are you kneeling down too?"

"I know my crime and I shouldn't have deceived you, sir." After saying this, they all kowtowed.

"I'm very curious. You were exiled here but no one knew your identities. There must be someone helping you behind the scenes!" She couldn't believe that with such an identity, he became the county magistrate here and no one helped him.

Wu Xiancheng was silent for a while. He had already said this, so it didn't matter. "It is the Duke of Zhenguo, but there is no Duke of Zhenguo now."

Why isn't there one now? Sheng Changan probably guessed it. Not everyone can take the title of Zhenguo. "What's the surname of the Duke of Zhenguo?"

This time, County Magistrate Wu raised his head and met Sheng Changan's gaze. "Shen"

The surname is Shen. She is very sure that the original owner is not the daughter of an official, but she came here, and Wu Xiancheng seems to know her very well. "So he deliberately put me here for you, right?"

The sky gradually darkened, and the dim night light shone on Sheng Changan's face, making it difficult to see his expression. County Magistrate Wu also knew the consequences of admitting it. He also knew that this gentleman had already guessed it, and now he was asking him just to confirm his guess, but now he could only gamble and say "yes."

Wang Yi gradually realized that things were completely different from what he thought, and had nothing to do with that incident, but seeing the current situation he didn't dare to move at all. He felt so wronged. Wang Yi knelt on the ground with a sad face.

That's right! In this era of supreme imperial power, how could a duke show kindness to a commoner? Perhaps it was a bit pitiful, but more likely it was because he hoped the original owner could be a puppet here. It's a pity that the original owner still wanted to repay him after his death.

Wu Xiancheng admitted it so easily because he knew the original owner was dead. He also knew that although he had used the original owner, the original owner still benefited. Therefore, he believed that she would not care so much now. "You are just a minister of rites. It's really a waste of your talent."

County Magistrate Wu did not reply, but simply moved his body closer to the ground.

Sheng Changan leaned back in his chair, his tone cold, "So now I can no longer be your puppet, or if my way of doing things doesn't satisfy you one day, will you kill me?"

County Magistrate Wu kowtowed several times and said, "Sir, if you don't believe me, you can report me and others to the higher authorities."

Sheng Changan knew that they wouldn't, and she also knew that these words were hurtful, but she really felt so aggrieved, and felt aggrieved for the original owner.

Why did they decide her fate without authorization? She was only ten years old and had studied with her father for a few years. After her father died, in order to survive and to change this cannibalistic world, she was sent here and was scared to death.

I know they have their own difficulties, but why did it have to be the original owner? She was only ten years old and passed the imperial examination, even if she was last. If she could be given room to develop, she would definitely be a good official.

The system seemed to sense something and said, "Host, don't be sad. Maybe you can meet again."

"What do you mean?" Sheng Changan hesitated.

"The original owner belongs to this world, and will naturally be born here again. When the host ends this world, perhaps he will be able to see her."

Sheng Changan took a deep breath and looked at County Magistrate Wu and the others, "I only have one question for you, who are you working for now?" If they were working for Duke Shen, she would have no choice but to give up on these people. She could not tolerate such people who were in Cao's camp but their hearts were with Han.

Wu Xiancheng raised his head and looked directly into Sheng Changan's eyes. He knew that this hurdle was over. "Your humble servant Wu You swears allegiance to you until death. If you break this oath, you will be torn into pieces by five horses."

Lin Chuan and others also swore to prove themselves.

Sheng Changan also breathed a sigh of relief. The ancients still valued oaths. She did not have the habit of cultivating subordinates for others. After the stick was given, it was natural to give sweet dates. She walked forward and helped a few people up. "Of course I believe in you."