With a million soldiers, the empress begged me not to rebel

The yamen runners followed Lu Yan closely.

"Your Majesty...Miss, be careful!"

Qiao'er knew that Lu Yan had discovered them and wanted to pull Chen Qingwan away from here first, but it was too late.

Lu Yan rushed to the gate of the county government office and saw the two women. His eyes narrowed slightly.

Who were these two people? Why were they eavesdropping at the county government office? What was their purpose?

Lu Yan narrowed his eyes.

Seeing that she couldn't avoid it, Chen Qingwan stood there with a calm expression.

She has an extraordinary temperament and is different from ordinary people at first glance.

Qiao'er took a step forward, protecting Chen Qingwan, staring at Lu Yan with a fierce look.

Lu Yan didn't say much, nor did he have any intention of capturing these two people first. Instead, he turned his head and looked at his trusted yamen runner who came up next to him and asked.

"I previously ordered you to investigate the identities of these two women. Have you figured them out yet?"

Chen Qingwan was relieved to see that Lu Yan did not act rashly. When she heard Lu Yan asking the yamen runners around him, she became calm.

As the emperor's incognito visit, Chen Qingwan was confident that her identity must be flawless.

Not to mention a small county magistrate, even the governor would not be able to find any flaws.

Lu Yan was asking the yamen runner beside him, his eyes fixed on Chen Qingwan and Qiao'er.

Whenever these two people showed panic expressions, no matter what the yamen runners found out, he would doubt their identities.

The bailiff shook his head slightly and spoke.

"Sir, the investigation has not yet concluded. From the current situation, there is nothing wrong."

When Chen Qingwan heard the expected answer, she took the initiative to speak with a faint smile on her face.

"Actually, I'm the daughter of a caravan that came here. When I arrived in this county, everything was very unexpected. There are many things about this county that are different from other small counties."

"I just happened to hear that you're known as a righteous man, so I was curious and ended up here! I also happened to have some business to discuss with you!"

After Chen Qingwan said this, Lu Yan showed an expression of sudden enlightenment.

"I see. Then I'm relieved!"

"It's better to meet by chance than to be invited. Since you've come this far, please come into the mansion and have a cup of tea!"

Lu Yan turned sideways, smiled slightly and extended his hand to invite.

"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey!"

Chen Qingwan walked forward with a smile.

Qiao'er was worried, afraid that Lu Yan was playing a trick to lure her into a trap.

Chen Qingwan gave Qiao'er a calming look.

The group entered the main hall, and Lu Yan gave orders to the people below.

"A distinguished guest is coming. Go and make a pot of good tea! Bring up some fruits and dried fruits!"

Soon the fragrant tea was served.

Chen Qingwan took the initiative to ask.

"I wonder what Lord Lu thinks about doing business?"

Lu Yan smiled indifferently.

If we talk about being an official, he may not be able to explain it all clearly, but when it comes to doing business, he is very capable.

He wants people who do business with him to understand that if they want to make money, they have to work with him.

Lu Yan spoke with a smile.

"Business can only last if both parties benefit. I have only one characteristic, and that is honesty and mutual benefit!"

"Don't worry, if you like what we have here, just tell us. As long as the price is right, we can naturally make it happen!"

Lu Yan's tone was not like that of a county magistrate at all, but more like that of a shop owner.

He introduced the things in the county to the two of them with a smile, and talked incessantly about the quality and advantages of these things.

"If you two want to do business in this county, as long as you choose a project and work with me, I guarantee you will make a fortune."

"Don't worry, I will never go against money, and I will definitely protect your interests and my own interests!"

When Chen Qingwan heard Lu Yan talking about business and how to make money, she suddenly felt disgusted.

This damn official only cares about making money every day. He must be obsessed with making money. You can tell at first glance that he is a corrupt official!

This corrupt official should be killed to serve as a warning to others, so that other officials will not dare to do the same!

Lu Yan had no idea what Chen Qingwan was thinking. He just watched her listening and thinking seriously.

Then he continued to talk eloquently about some methods and rules of doing business in this county.

Lu Yan felt a little dry in the mouth. Chen Qingwan frowned and spoke slowly with a calm expression.

"What Lord Lu did is illegal, isn't it? Is there someone in the court condoning it? Or are you not afraid of the court punishing you?"

"Let's be frank. It's true that I want to do business, but I don't want to take these risks. Besides, I've never heard of a county magistrate doing business every day."

Lu Yan smiled and took a sip of tea before explaining.

"The county magistrate is a parent. As a parent, he must ensure that his children live a good life."

"There's an old saying that goes, 'If an official doesn't serve the people, he might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes.' But how can one serve the people?"

Lu Yan said something that made Chen Qingwan think, and without waiting for the other party to give an answer, he continued to express his idea.

"To protect the peace of a region is to serve the people, and to let the people live a good life is to serve the people!"

"If you want to get rich, you must first build roads. I have made it possible for the people to walk on bluestone roads without spending a penny or putting in any extra effort!"

Lu Yan pointed to the road in front of the county government office and continued:

"I accept the caravan's people to subsidize the people. Doing business with these people is to allow the people to spend less money while still having access to their daily necessities. This is to allow the people to live a good life!"

"If the people live a prosperous life, the country will be prosperous and strong. If the people are hungry and cold, how can we talk about a prosperous country and a strong people? I don't believe in empty slogans!"

Lu Yan's words touched Chen Qingwan's heart, and she couldn't help but sigh.

There is some truth to what he said. Could it be that this guy is doing business not for his own wealth, but for the people?

Chen Qingwan's impression of Lu Yan has changed, but she still thinks she should wait and see.

Lu Yan continued to expound on his so-called principle of a rich country and a strong people.

"Every year, the county doesn't need to be urged to pay taxes. The people can afford to pay. Everyone is making money, so naturally, it's easier to collect more taxes!"

"This county, in the spirit of not causing trouble for the imperial court, has pursued self-development and self-reliance..."

Lu Yan said a lot of things about how doing business well is the greatest ideal.

Chen Qingwan's impression of Lu Yan changed again, and Qiao'er grumbled in dissatisfaction beside her.

"I think some people are just greedy for money and are deliberately making these excuses, but in reality they are just trying to make money for themselves."

Chen Qingwan glared at Qiao'er and said, "Stop talking nonsense."