The government was sending out wives, and I ended up with a princess from the previous dynasty!

"Hmph! That's too much! Without any evidence, why are you arresting people!" Yi Qianxiao's voice was icy.

"That's right, they're just two constables. Even if I kill them both, what can your magistrate do to me!"

Di Qinglin's murderous intent surged.

In Di Qinglin's eyes, Daqing was destroyed because of the Dajing Dynasty!

Everyone in the Great Jing Dynasty is her enemy!

Especially those in official families!

Yi Qianxiao's pretty face also turned cold.

These people in front of me are, in name only, constables and henchmen of the imperial court.

But in reality, they are also the people of Yilan City.

The county government office was so poor and run-down that the constables naturally didn't have a good life either; their constable uniforms were patched and mended.

If these lowly constables really died here, once the higher-ups heard it was the second young lady of the Xuanhua Company who did it, they'd probably just let it go in a hasty manner.

The imperial court is currently cooperating deeply with Xuanhua Trading Company. Why would it offend Xuanhua Trading Company for the sake of a few worthless lives?

Sure enough, after hearing Di Qinglin's words, the young constables were all startled.

A junior constable tugged at Xing Yusen's hand: "Old Xing, I think we should go back and give a rough report. This Mr. Jia looks quite respectable and doesn't seem like a murderer."

Xing Yusen gritted his teeth and said with difficulty, "Lord Bao said that no matter what, we have to bring the person back. If we go back like this, we'll probably lose our New Year's salary!"

"This……"

Just as the group of constables were wearing bitter faces, Jia Daoshi smiled faintly: "Officer Xing, how about this, I'll go with you. I can't let a good constable like you, who is dedicated to serving the people, get into trouble."

Upon hearing this, Xing Yusen was so moved that tears streamed down his face: "My goodness! Mr. Jia's kindness and virtue, I, Xing Yusen, will never forget!"

"Young master! What are you going to the county government for?" Yi Qianxiao asked, puzzled.

Why bother with such things?

"My lady, don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Jia Daoshi said calmly.

At that moment, Lei Bao's last words came to mind.

This is a good opportunity to test your ideas.

"Then I'll go with you."

Yi Qianxiao stepped forward and took Jia Daoshi's arm.

Jia Daoshi reached out and held Yi Qianxiao's small hand, comforting her, "No need. Our Yilan County Magistrate is an honest and upright official, the most respected official in Yilan County. Over the years, we have never seen a wrongful conviction or miscarriage of justice under his jurisdiction. You can rest assured, my lady."

"Hmph! That's because he doesn't know how to handle cases at all!" Yi Qianxiao rolled her eyes.

Upon seeing this, Xing Yusen hurriedly said, "No, no, no! Our officers only invited Mr. Jia over for questioning. As long as Mr. Jia is innocent, this constable will definitely bring him back. I will fight anyone who dares to harm a hair on Mr. Jia's head!"

Yi Qianxiao and Di Qinglin were still worried. The magistrate of Yilan City had been lazy in governing for so many years, and had seen many feuds in the martial arts world. He had never been so diligent before.

There seems to be something fishy about this.

In addition, who reported Jia Daoshi?

The streets were deserted at the time, and eventually, even the staff in Qinfang Pavilion were cleared out!

Could there be spies inside Qinfang Pavilion?

Soon, Jia Daoshi followed Xing Yusen and his group to the county government office.

Jia Daoshi had lived in Yilan County for quite some time and had heard of the county magistrate.

I heard that this county magistrate's background is very strange.

The magistrate's father was a notorious corrupt official who was known for his ability to straighten out what was crooked and bring the dead back to life. His skill in calling a deer a horse was unparalleled.

Because she did so many heinous things, she had twelve sons, none of whom survived!

After witnessing so many parents outlive their children, the elderly became fearful and eventually retired to their hometown, donating all the wealth they had accumulated over the years. This is how they managed to leave behind their last son, whom they named Bao Longxing!

After Bao Longxing passed the imperial examination, his father left him with one last word: integrity!

Even now, this character is still hanging in the main hall of the county government office.

But now, this word sounds more like another word—poor!

The entire county government office was like a dilapidated temple!

Now, this usually lazy guy is suddenly looking for me, which means he has obviously received some order from above!

Jia Daoshi naturally wanted to take the initiative and extinguish the small flame of threat in advance.

Several makeshift thatched huts had been erected along the wall in front of the county government office, where some young beggars lived. At that moment, they piled up firewood in front of the huts and started burning it, making the place look particularly desolate and dilapidated in the cold wind.

“Mr. Jia, this is the county government office in Yilan County. Please come in.” Xing Yusen was very polite and smiled. “There weren’t any beggars like this before. It’s just that during the Lunar New Year, our county magistrate saw that these people had nowhere to go, so he took them in.”

“You adults are good people,” Jia Daoshi said with a smile.

“Mr. Jia, you’re right. But how could the people of Yilan City know our suffering? The imperial court has been at war for years, and the national treasury is empty. We’re always running around trying to give the people a peaceful life. But when the people see us, they treat us like we’re wolves and tigers. They say we’re incompetent and lazy, working like dogs, but our salaries are pitifully low. We don’t have the people’s approval, and we’re disliked by the higher-ups. It’s tough!” Xing Yusen complained.

Jia Daoshi's respect for him just now made Xing Yusen lower his guard and speak his mind.

"Officer Xing, difficulties are always temporary. I believe everything will be alright."

Jia Daoshi didn't know how to comfort him, so he could only say something that was universally applicable.

Following Xing Yusen through the front yard, we saw a little girl along the way, who was exquisitely beautiful and very cute.

Sitting in the corridor, holding a woodworking knife, he was carving a wooden doll with a focused expression.

According to Xing Yusen, this was the niece of the county magistrate who had recently come to visit.

Jia Daoshi paid no attention, brushed past the girl, and quickly arrived at the side hall.

The windows were all tightly closed, making the place airtight and dimly lit.

Bao Longxing was playing chess with his eldest nephew Bao Youwei when he saw Jia Daoshi walk in with an air of nonchalance. He felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Finally, Bao Longxing, toying with a few chess pieces in his hand, reclined on the armchair and looked at Jia Daoshi, saying, "Is this Jia Daoshi?"

"Ah."

Do you know why I summoned you here today?

"That's about it, that's all I know."

"You audacious scoundrel! Since you know, then hurry up and confess honestly whether you have recently murdered any of my court officials!" Bao Longxing said coldly.

"No."

"No? But someone witnessed you and Lord Chao fighting in Qinfang Pavilion!" Bao Longxing roared. "Are you trying to deny it?"

"Then please, sir, summon that man to come out and confront me face to face!" Jia Daoshi remained calm and composed.