New widow

Zhang Qing said seriously, and the prefect Zhi couldn't help but ponder. Zhang Qing's eyes were lowered. This was not a good time to ask why the prefect had murderous intentions, but it was conceivable that someone must have said something to the prefect. Let the prefect do this.

Su Du and Su Qiao rushed to the magistrate's yamen, and happened to see the yamen servants driving away the people surrounding the yamen. Su Du couldn't help but said to Su Qiao: "Look at this, your uncle..."

Before Su Du finished speaking, he heard someone complaining, "I thought there would be some excitement today, but who knew that the governor had said that he would be beaten to death several times, but no one took action."

"You don't know this. It depends on the yamen servants. Naturally, they have to see what wrong things the yamen servants have done, and then hit them ten times when they should be beaten. Otherwise, even if they are angry, they drag people down and beat them. But it’s not like beating him to death. They say things hurt their own kind, so who would be willing to actually take action?”

Someone was explaining on the side. When Su Du heard this, he said to Su Qiao: "Fortunately, it seems that your uncle is still alive."

"I just met Mr. Zhang in front of the Yamen and asked him to come over and delay." Su Qiao breathed a sigh of relief and Su Du smiled: "There is a tea shop in front. You go in and have a cup of tea first. I will go in right away. Please see your lord."

The prefect was calmed down by Zhang Qing's few words, but he was still hesitant when he thought about what was said in the letter. Someone came in and said, "Sir, the general judge is here."

"What is he doing here now? Does he want to make me laugh?" The prefect still has a good attitude towards Zhang Qing, but not towards Su Du. After all, Su Du became a Jinshi at a very young age and was from a famous family. I was born in a noble family and came to this place to serve as a judge.

It's just to understand the sentiment of the people. After studying poetry and books like this, he became a Jinshi in his late 50s, and then moved all the way, and he could only be appointed as a prefect when he was over [-]. However, the prefect would be dead if he rose any further, and there would be no hope of joining the cabinet in his life.

On the other hand, Zhang Qing, a person whose background was cleared, even if he becomes an official now, he cannot be promoted very high if he enters the official position through a different route. The only reason he can reach the fifth rank is because of the smoke rising from his Zhang family's ancestral grave.

"The whole city knows about this matter today. As an auxiliary officer, Mr. Su naturally comes to comfort you." Of course Zhang Qing knew why the prefect hated Su Du, so naturally he spoke for Su Du very carefully. The prefect Another snort came out of his nose, and Su Du had already walked in.

"I've seen you, sir." Su Du walked into the hall and took a look at Wan Dequan first. He saw that his eyes were open and his eyesight was still clear. He thought that although the government officials had struck, they didn't hit him hard, so Su Du felt relieved. , go to salute the official first.

"Su Tongpan!" When the magistrate saw Su Du, he naturally put on airs and shouted loudly.

"I'm here." Su Du also knew what the governor was thinking, and at this moment Su Du would appear respectfully and obey orders. Seeing Su Du's appearance, the governor felt much better and sneered: "You are not in Tongpan Yamen, why are you here?"

"There was a lot of commotion outside. I made inquiries and found out that such a big thing had happened. Therefore, I came here specially for no other reason than to give you the official reputation." The more respectful Su Du's tone became, the angrier the prefect got. , when he heard the word "official reputation", the prefect looked at Su Du sideways: "official reputation? Su Tongpan, if my official reputation is not good, then I will be good to you."

What are you doing in front of me right now? "

Su Du lowered his eyes so that the prefect could not see his eyes, and then Su Ducai still said respectfully: "Your Excellency, the officials of the Hefu are headed by your Excellency. Naturally, the official name of your Excellency is the official of the Hefu officials. How can I lower my rank?" Dare you think so."

"If you don't think so, then pick up the water and fire stick and beat this man to death." As he spoke, the prefect pointed at Wan Dequan, and his tone became a little cold: "In this case, your official reputation and mine will be ruined. It’s in the way.”

Zhang Qing has seen a lot, but this was the first time he saw an official like this magistrate. So Zhang Qing's eyes widened and he was speechless for a moment when he looked at the magistrate. Unexpectedly, the magistrate said to Zhang Qing: "This is the best of both worlds, don't you think, Mr. Zhang?"

"Sir, this is indeed a good idea." Zhang Qing could only rack his brains at this time, but could not think of anything else to say. Su Du had already knelt down to the prefect: "Sir, the superior's order is to divide lives into chaos and rule out lives." , the lower officials cannot accept your Lord’s words.”

The prefect's face turned red with anger and he stared at Su Du: "Su Tongpan, this assessment matter is with me."

"Of course the adults are in charge. As subordinate officials, the subordinates naturally have the responsibility of admonishing." Su Du said loudly. The prefect became more and more angry and pointed at Su Du's face, not knowing what to say.

Zhang Qing has already taken a step forward: "Why do you two adults need to be upset about such a little thing? Mr. Futai, please go back and rest. As for Mr. Tongpan, I will give you a few words of advice."

If this is for someone else, the prefect also knows that if he really wants to fight against Su Du, the power behind Su Du is much stronger than his own, so the prefect can only bite him

Gritting his teeth: "I will go back and write a letter to Mr. Futai to tell you this. This small temple of mine cannot accommodate a Bodhisattva like you." After saying this, the magistrate walked away.

As soon as the prefect left, the government officials immediately got up and went to help Wan Dequan. Another government official brought tea. Wan Dequan took a sip of tea and felt better.

"Go find a doctor for him and put him in his home to take care of him for a few days." After Su Du finished speaking, he added: "Or, let's leave as soon as possible after the wound is bandaged."

"Thank you for your concern, sir." Wan Dequan took a few sips of tea and recovered a little. He forced a smile to Su Du and said, "The injury is not serious. I can leave tomorrow."

After saying this, Wan Dequan sighed: "People who work in public will always encounter these things." Although Su Du wanted to ask more, he also knew that he could no longer stay here, so he only said a few words. Just leave.

"Brother Wan, that Madam Kuang really has a trick. Not only did she invite the fourth government, but even the third government to intercede." The yamen officer who went to invite Su Qiao saw that Wan Dequan had calmed down and said to him with a smile. , Wan Dequan's eyebrows frowned slightly: "Did you go and call her?"

"Brother Wan, I know you don't want to trouble others, but this is a life." The yamen servant muttered, and Wan Dequan frowned: "Then please go and talk to her, just say, I It’s okay now.”

"How can it be considered okay with all the injuries?" The yamen officer looked like he refused to go. Wan Dequan smiled and said, "I said it's okay, so go ahead."

Su Du and Zhang Qing walked out of the prefect's Yamen. Su Du said to Zhang Qing, "Go to the teahouse in front and tell Madam Kuang that everything is fine."

"Why don't you go

? Zhang Qing asked in surprise. Su Du looked at what he was wearing: "I'm wearing public clothes, so it's not easy for me to meet people." "