The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 334

They would never slaughter cattle and sheep unless there was absolutely no other way, and nodded to Xu Tian.

Seeing that they had encountered someone knowledgeable, the innkeeper immediately said, "It is a great luxury to be able to eat white flour buns here. If you don't want to eat, there's nothing I can do. Waiter, let's close up shop."

He then put away the abacus and locked the inn door.

Dongfang Tingyun sighed and said, "Princess, why don't you make do with this for now? Although this Eight Treasure Pickled Vegetable Shreds is hard to swallow, its flavor is consistent and won't confuse your taste buds. It's actually a very delicious dish."

Seeing that Jin Yang refused to eat, Xu Tian squinted his eyes, seemingly deep in thought.

Dongfang Tingyun sat awkwardly to the side, while Princess Jinyang quickly returned to her room.

Xu Tian changed into the clothes of a commoner in the city and went to the county government office. Seeing that the courtyard wall was only a little over a meter high, Xu Tian did not have much effort and arrived at the back of the county government office.

At this moment, by candlelight, he saw that Magistrate Chen's backyard was slaughtering chickens and sheep, and there were seventy or eighty dishes on the table. It seemed that this was only the tip of the iceberg.

He clenched his fists, his teeth clenched in hatred.

"How dare they send them to an inn! They wouldn't even put on a show when the princess came, and now they're secretly eating and drinking behind closed doors."

Xu Tian simply recounted the situation there to himself after returning home.

Dongfang Tingyun immediately stood up, her brows furrowed.

"This Magistrate Chen has gone too far. How could he treat us like this?"

Princess Jinyang looked pale and sickly. She was already feeling unwell after the long journey, but now, coupled with the unpalatable food, her once delicate face became even thinner.

Qin Xian was even more short-tempered and only wanted to hit people.

Xu Tian simply smiled and said, "Calm down, everyone. Tomorrow I'll teach this magistrate a lesson."

He then opened the folding fan, went upstairs to his room, and heard a bang as the door slammed shut.

Dongfang Tingyun and Qin Xian exchanged a glance.

Dongfang Tingyun couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Why do I feel that Master Xu is starting to resemble the princess more and more?"

Qin Xian was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled and nodded.

"May Miss Dongfang rest in peace today. I will now go out on patrol and make sure no villains break in."

Dongfang Tingyun then bowed and said, "Thank you for your hard work, General."

The next morning, Xu Tian wrote a letter in his room and instructed the waiter to take it to the county government. Sure enough, less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he heard the sound of people and horses falling over.

Magistrate Chen, dressed in his official robes, rushed out without stopping. Before he even entered the door, Qin Xian grabbed him and pulled him to his knees at the entrance.

"I am but a poor official, and I have nothing to offer that has frightened the princess. I have caused a great fire disaster, but the local area is poor, and I have no other choice. Therefore, I kneel here to apologize to you, Master."

"If the Master does not forgive me in a single day, then I will kneel here until the Master forgives me."

These words were so moving that even Qin Xian, standing outside the door, twitched his lips and couldn't help but look up at the second-floor window.

Unexpectedly, when the window on the third floor was opened, a basin of water was poured down.

The four maids serving the princess couldn't help but say, "What are you barking about, you mangy dog? You're disturbing the princess's rest. Get lost!"

A glint of shrewdness flashed in Magistrate Chen's eyes, and he knelt down beside him. At this moment, Xu Tian couldn't help but chuckle softly in the room.

He saw it clearly from the window of the room, but he never expected the princess to splash water on him.

Xu Tian opened the window.

When Magistrate Chen saw Xu Tian, ​​it was as if he had seen his second parents. He immediately knelt down and said, "Master Xu, please grant me an audience."