After sending Liu Wanshan to the backyard, Xia Jingyao was in the front hall, drinking tea, waiting for Xiao Cheng to arrive. Xiao Ming was lying not far away, and no one helped him up.
"Xia Jingyao, were you a little impulsive just now? We can secretly teach him a lesson. Xiao Cheng will definitely not give up if we beat him so openly." Liu Yunqing was worried and said softly next to Xia Jingyao.
"Sometimes, turning big things into small things can't really solve the problem. I chose to settle the matter last time, not because I was afraid of them, but because I didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble. I thought that after learning the lesson from last time, Xiao Ming Hui restrained himself. Unexpectedly, not only did he not restrain himself, but he became even more aggressive. If he let him go easily this time, he would dare to steal it next time. "Xia Jingyao is preparing to confront Xiao this time. .
"I heard that the governor's office covers the sky with one hand, and all the officials in Fuchang County are following Xiao Cheng. If we offend them to death, can we still stay in Fuchang County? Will they kill us? Hands, no, let's run first." Liu Yunqing's first thought was to run again.
"Why do you know how to run away? Don't worry, as long as I am here, nothing will happen. The atmosphere will definitely be very depressing for a while, and there may be tensions. You should go to the back to accompany your father-in-law first. When I solve the problem, Let's go back home." Xia Jingyao was worried that he would scare Liu Yunqing.
"You beat Xiao Ming because of me, how could I let you face it on your own. Although I am a little scared, I have to stay." Liu Yunqing was determined.
"Okay, I will protect you." The corners of Xia Jingyao's mouth raised slightly.
In less than half an hour, the sound of horse hooves and footsteps could be heard outside Liu Mansion. Judging from the sound, there were quite a few people. Xiao Cheng led a group of people into Liu Mansion. When he saw Xiao Ming lying on the ground with a swollen face and bleeding from the corner of his mouth. He immediately ordered his men to carry Xiao Ming out for treatment. Xiao Cheng clenched his hands into fists and glared at Xia Jingyao.
"Here comes Sheriff Xiao. He doesn't bow when he sees me. Does he think his position is higher than this?" Xia Jingyao sat firmly on the chair and looked at Xiao Cheng opposite.
"Xiaoguan has met the Marquis." Although Xiao Cheng was very angry, he still saluted reluctantly.
"Xiao Ming said something to humiliate my fiancée, and the guards of the Xiao Mansion committed crimes and wanted to assassinate me. Now County Sheriff Xiao has come with his troops again. Is the Xiao family really as the people say, they can cover the sky with one hand and ignore the national law? ?" Xia Jingyao's voice increased step by step, and his body was full of murderous aura.
"The lower official is loyal to the emperor, and the world can teach him a lesson. Although Quanzi is a playboy, he has never done anything illegal. If Quanzi does something wrong, the Marquis can hand him over to the Yamen. There are laws on how to punish him. This is the basis. I am afraid that the Marquis's private execution hall and the indignity of human life are the real contempt for the law of the country. Since the Marquis came to Fuchang County, he has not thought about being grateful to the emperor for his kindness or benefiting the people. He has only been greedy for pleasure and indulged in gentleness. Township. Marquis, don't you feel ashamed? Xiaguan originally thought that the Marquis was young and had made great contributions to the country, so he wanted to conceal those ridiculous behaviors for the Marquis. Now it seems that Xiaguan was wrong. It will only make the Marquis worse off. The lower official decided to truthfully report what the Marquis did after arriving in Fuchang County. "Xiao Cheng secretly changed the concept of Xia Jingyao's accusation and turned the army against him.
"Governor Xiao, if we all report truthfully, I'm afraid the final result will be that both sides will suffer losses. It doesn't matter to me, the worst thing I can do is return to the border again and kill the enemy for the country. Maybe if we accumulate more military exploits, I will be the prince next time I come back. County Sheriff Xiao has been operating in Fuchang County for many years. His family has a large business and there must be thousands of direct and collateral relatives. County Sheriff Xiao must have made enemies over the years. I believe that there must be many people for the position of County Sheriff. Watching. Once Sheriff Xiao is impeached, demoted or dismissed, everything now will be a thing of the past. Those who hate the Xiao family will definitely add insult to injury, and it will be difficult for the Xiao family to escape unscathed. Commander Xiao, really decided to fight with me, and both sides will suffer." Xia Jingyao looked at Xiao Cheng with a calm face. He is not afraid of Xiao Cheng reporting it, but he has a mission and is unwilling to create complications. He also didn't expect that Xiao Cheng would not give in when he was at a loss.
After hearing Xia Jingyao's words, Xiao Cheng's reason that disappeared due to anger came back again. He knew that Xia Jingyao had some connections in the imperial capital. If it's really a dead end, no one can get away with it.
"Master Hou, the official has failed to teach his son well, acted recklessly, and offended the wife. The official must discipline him well and never let him offend the wife again. The official will apologize to the master and his wife on behalf of Quanzi, hoping to win the favor of the master. and his wife’s forgiveness. The subordinate officials will prepare generous gifts to apologize to his wife. “Xiao Cheng has been in officialdom for many years, so he is naturally able to bend and stretch.
"Since Sheriff Xiao said this, I will naturally give Commander Xiao face. Your son made rude remarks and was punished accordingly. I can pretend that it never happened. As for the generous gift that Commander Xiao said, it is not necessary. If Xiao The county governor insists on giving it, so let's use it on the people. What county governor Xiao just said is right. I have really not done anything practical for the people since I came to Fuchang County." Xiao Cheng had already given the step, and Xia Jingyao naturally complied. The steps came down.
"Then I would like to express my gratitude to the Marquis on behalf of the people. Tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival. I am in the mansion waiting for the arrival of the Marquis and his wife. At that time, I will punish myself with three cups of wine and make amends to the Marquis." Xiao Cheng said again Lower your stance.
"Tomorrow, I and my wife will arrive on time. Today, I will not leave Governor Xiao behind. After all, I have not prepared so many meals." Xia Jingyao stood up and said with a smile.
"I won't disturb Mr. Marquis and his wife anymore. I will leave now." Xiao Cheng saluted Xia Jingyao and then left with the others.
After Xiao Cheng and others left, Liu Yunqing slumped on the chair and let out a sigh of relief. The auras of Xia Jingyao and Xiao Cheng were so strong that Liu Yunqing felt like she was suffocating. She was worried that Xia Jingyao and Xiao Cheng would fight on the spot, and she was extremely scared.
"I told you to wait in the back, but you have to be here. You must regret it." Xia Jingyao put his cloak on Liu Yunqing. At this time, the clothes on Liu Yunqing's back were soaked with cold sweat.
"This is the first time. I will never do this again, Miss. I thought you were going to fight. It scared me to death." Liu Yunqing patted her chest, feeling a little scared.
"You think the Marquis is in vain, but Xiao Cheng really loves his son. Do you still dare to go to the county governor's house for the banquet?" Xia Jingyao asked with a smile.
"If you don't dare, go ahead." Liu Yunqing did not hesitate.
"I suspect that the person who was assassinated last time was someone sent by Xiao Cheng. Therefore, I'm afraid there won't be peace tomorrow. You must take Lian'er with you at all times and don't leave the banquet. If anything happens, leave and come find me." Xia Jingyao is still a little worried of.
"They are really so bold and dare to assassinate you." Liu Yunqing wanted to back down again.
"It's just suspicion, but you don't have to be afraid, I will definitely ensure your safety." Xia Jingyao looked at Liu Yunqing and said firmly.
After confirming that Liu Wanshan was fine, Xia Jingyao and Liu Yunqing returned home. Now that things have developed like this, I am no longer in the mood for lunch. Returning to the Hou Mansion, Xia Jingyao made some arrangements to ensure Liu Yunqing's safety.
