The Bully General's Spiritual Husband

Manager Zhang and Yin Baicai walked behind the crowd. Manager Zhang said gratefully to Yin Baicai, "Young Master Yin, it's all thanks to you. Otherwise, I'm afraid my restaurant wouldn't be able to stay open tomorrow."

Both of them understood that once the reputation of eating dead people spread, no one would dare to come.

Li Zhe held Li Mo and waited for Yin Baicai to approach.

Yin Baicai smiled and whispered to Li Zhe, "Does this concern you?"

Even though she asked that question, Yin Baicai was already certain in her heart.

Li Zhe nodded calmly, "I can't tell you now, I'll tell you later."

Li Zhe was afraid to reveal his identity because he hadn't caught Yu Ming yet, lest he drag Yin Baicai into it.

Yin Baicai understood that Li Zhe had his own reasons for not speaking, and besides, he had no intention of prying into other people's privacy.

Walking at the back of the crowd, Shen Jin turned her head and glanced at Yin Baicai. If she wasn't mistaken, this person was probably just like herself.

He must be a guy too! I'm really curious why he's hiding his identity.

In the courtyard, He Qi picked up the water jug ​​on the table and started drinking. He only put the jug down when he felt no longer thirsty.

Jiang Su asked, "It's done."

He Qi nodded: "Luckily we made it in time, otherwise my brother-in-law would have been arrested by the county government."

Not long after Yin Baicai opened, Li Zhe brought Li Mo to Jiang Su's courtyard and told He Qi to take his token and go to the yamen as soon as possible.

He Qi quickly disguised himself and rushed to the county government office. Fortunately, he made it in time and Yin Baicai was not arrested.

That's why Ma Baocai rushed to the restaurant earlier.

Li Zhe was naturally aware of the shady dealings within the county government, and he dared not let a mere young man like Yin Baicai be arrested.

A large group of people rushed to the county government office. Zhu Wen was extremely anxious, as he had no idea where to arrest the people.

He agreed on a whim and led his men to the restaurant.

Suddenly, an idea flashed into his mind. Didn't they say that someone deliberately caused trouble at Hongxi Restaurant? Why not just go and arrest those people to take the blame?

Once they're arrested and thrown in jail, whether or not they're released is entirely up to the authorities.

Zhu Wen and his men quickly captured Liu Mang and the other two.

Upon seeing that it was Liu Mang and his two companions, the crowd erupted in commotion. "It's them! Weren't they the ones who caused trouble at the restaurant last time..."

"What's going on? Tell me quickly," the person who wasn't there last time asked curiously.

Soon everyone understood that the three men had tried to frame someone at Hongxilou, but they ran into Zhang Langzhong from Qianzhitang, who foiled their scheme. Now they had come to the yamen to file a complaint.

Holding Li Mo, Yin Baicai coldly looked at Liu Mang and the other two kneeling in the yamen, and couldn't help but sneer in her heart. These three looked so confused, they probably didn't even know why they were arrested!

The county magistrate, sitting down and displaying his official authority, shouted at the noisy crowd, "Silence!" He then slapped his hand, "The three kneeling below, do you know why I arrested you?"

Liu Mang and the other two exchanged glances. Had they been caught stealing? But it shouldn't have caused such a big fuss.

Zhu Wen, who was standing next to Ma Baocai, gave the three men a look, and they kowtowed repeatedly, begging for forgiveness: "We know we are guilty... Please spare our lives, sir."

Ma Baocai: "It's good that you admit your guilt, so I won't have to question you further. You falsely accused Hongxilou of poisoning people, and now the evidence is conclusive. Guards, give each of you fifty strokes of the cane and take you to jail."

Soon, the sounds of Liu Mang and his two companions begging for mercy, crying, and being struck with sticks echoed through the yamen.

The three of them had snot and tears all over their faces. This happened a long time ago, so why are they only being investigated now?

Ma Baocai approached Yin Baicai obsequiously and said, "Young Master Yin, look, I've dealt with the person. Are you satisfied?"

Yin Baicai thought to herself: What can I do if I'm not satisfied? I can only vent my anger on these small fry. The person behind this is hiding very well!

He nodded calmly: "It is certainly excellent that the magistrate is so upright and honest."

After being praised by Yin Baicai, Ma Baocai said ingratiatingly, "Then I hope that Young Master Yin can put in a good word for me in front of the Captain."

"Easy to say, easy to say."

Seeing that the matter was over, Yin Baicai hugged Li Mo and said to Li Zhe beside her, "Let's go."

The three of them returned to Hongxi Restaurant together with Manager Zhang and the others.

Upon hearing that something had happened at Hongxilou, Shen Li was deeply worried that something might have happened to his master, Shen Jin, so he rushed over and immediately met Yin Baicai and the others.

He glanced at Yin Baicai and walked straight toward Shen Jin at the entrance of the yamen.

"Master, I thought something had happened to you?"

As Shen Jin watched Yin Baicai and the others leave, he asked, "Who's that pretty boy that's being talked about in the gambling den?"

Shen Li looked in the direction of Shen Jin's gaze. "Yes, Master, you know her?"

“I don’t know him, but he’s an interesting person.” Shen Jin’s lips curled slightly. “It seems I’ll have to stay in Qingshui Town for a while longer.”

Shen Li could tell from his master's expression that he was considering staying. Just a couple of days ago, he had said that the town was incredibly boring and he wanted to go back to the prefectural city.

It seems this gambler has piqued the master's interest.

Walking beside Yin Baicai, Li Zhe felt a scrutinizing gaze from behind. He turned around and glanced at Shen Jin and her servant with his sharp, cold eyes.

He stepped back slightly and shielded Yin Baicai and Li Mo in front of him.

Yin Baicai, who was walking ahead, was completely unaware of the undercurrents between Li Zhe and Shen Jin.

Shen Jinchao turned his head and looked at Li Zhe, raising an eyebrow and smiling. This man was treating him as an enemy. Judging from how protective he was of that young man, their relationship was probably extraordinary.

But he didn't notice anything amiss while looking at that young man!

Shopkeeper Zhang is going to close his shop today. After all this commotion, he has no desire to do business anymore.

Yin Baicai's stomach rumbled with hunger. He scratched his head sheepishly, "Hehe, I've been hungry all morning."

Manager Zhang hurriedly said to Xiao Si beside him, "Go and ask Chef Chen to cook two dishes." He then called to Yin Baicai and Li Zhe, "Young Master Yin, please come up to the private room on the second floor. I really have to thank you today, otherwise I'm afraid my restaurant would not be able to stay open."

As soon as Yin Baicai sat down, she asked, "Manager Zhang, do you know who caused this mess today?"

Manager Zhang said with a wry smile, "Who else could it be? It must be the owner of the restaurant across the street. Let me tell you, I saw that old geezer Wang Fu call Jin Cheng over yesterday, and this happened today..."

Shopkeeper Zhang explained the whole story to Yin Baicai, who then realized that the man opposite her had such a connection with Fatty Ma (Magistrate Ma). No wonder the constable was so eager to come and arrest him.

However, since this fat Ma's official rank is lower than that of the bully Li, he certainly won't dare to cause trouble for Hongxilou in the future.

"Old Zhang, don't be afraid of them anymore. I've got your back now," Yin Baicai comforted the gloomy-faced shopkeeper Zhang.

He added in his mind: I'm only doing this because of Li the bully. But I'm really curious, what exactly is Li the bully's identity?

Seeing Yin Baicai looking at him curiously, Li Zhe pretended to be calm and fed Li Mo some snacks, pretending not to see the probing look in Yin Baicai's eyes.

Wang Fu and He Miao, their plans thwarted, slumped at the table in defeat. They had used all their trump cards, but still couldn't defeat the other side. And who was that pretty boy? How could the county magistrate be so obsequious to him?

It seems that I can't touch Hongxilou anymore.

Ma Baocai, still fuming, went to Jin Huan's room and said, "From now on, tell your scoundrel brother not to boss my men around."

Jin Huan had only heard about today's events from the servants, and she dared not challenge him now. She quickly comforted him, "Master, I know. I will have a good talk with him."

Upon hearing Jin Huan's so gentle and charming voice, Ma Bao's anger naturally dissipated.

He held his beautiful concubine in his arms and smiled contentedly.