"Master Ding, Xiaomin has brought ten beauties and ten thousand taels of silver this time."
"My son Sun Hui was beaten fifty times this time and has already lost half his life. If he is exiled to Yazhou again, his life will be gone."
"Please, sir, please save my son!"
In the county government office, Sun Kai knelt in front of Ding Mingcheng and begged.
When he heard that Ding Mingcheng had brought ten more beauties and ten thousand taels of silver, Ding Mingcheng finally showed a smile.
Although the Ding family father and son are stupid in doing things, they are still relatively generous.
"Get up!"
Ding Mingcheng said to Sun Kai who was kneeling on the ground.
Hearing this, Sun Kai knew that the things he sent were useful, and he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, then stood up and looked at Ding Mingcheng expectantly.
"Today, I have pronounced the verdict in public. It is difficult to change it at this time."
Hearing what Ding Mingcheng said, Sun Kai's heart, which had just dropped slightly, immediately picked up again.
"However, I can ask the officer escorting him to release him halfway."
"When the time comes, you can let him live abroad and come back in three years."
Ding Mingcheng thought of an idea and said.
Hearing this, the smile on Sun Kai's face reappeared.
Although Sun Hui cannot be allowed to recuperate at home, this can at least save Sun Hui's life.
"Thank you, sir, thank you, sir..."
Sun Kai was so excited that he thanked him repeatedly.
"Today Chen Fan dared to confront you in front of so many people. He simply doesn't take you seriously."
"Now the scholars in the city are saying that you, my lord, were overpowered by Chen Fan today."
"Sir, you can't let Chen Fan go!"
At this time, Sun Kai said with a gloomy look.
Hearing Chen Fan's words, Ding Mingcheng's expression immediately fell, revealing a cold look on his face.
"snort."
"This time I will take action myself. I will see how he can turn around."
Ding Mingcheng clenched his fists and said coldly.
He knew that the Sun family were too stupid and couldn't count on them at all, so he had no choice but to do it himself.
Hearing what Ding Mingcheng said, Sun Kai also sneered.
As long as Ding Mingcheng makes up his mind to take action personally, Chen Fan will definitely have no power to resist.
After all, Ding Mingcheng was the local magistrate, and Chen Fan was just a lowly businessman.
Sun Kai went out with a satisfied smile.
"I've met Mr. Zhao."
As soon as he went out, he saw Zhao Da coming, and he immediately stepped forward to salute.
When Zhao Da saw Sun Kai coming out of Ding Mingcheng's room, he knew the purpose of his coming here.
Zhao Da just nodded proudly, then knocked on the door and walked into Ding Mingcheng's room.
"Zhao Da, I and Chen Fan are at odds with each other. Whose side are you on?"
As soon as Zhao Da came in, before he could salute, Ding Mingcheng said directly.
Because Ding Mingcheng had explicitly asked Zhao Da to deal with Chen Fan before, but Zhao Da always found some excuses to refuse.
So at this time, he directly broke the window paper.
When Zhao Da heard this, he also looked embarrassed.
Zhao Da is not only his immediate boss, but his father is also the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel who specializes in the promotion of officials.
Moreover, Chen Fan also had a grudge against the Zhao family and defrauded the Zhao family of a lot of money.
Logically speaking, Zhao Da should undoubtedly stand by Ding Mingcheng's side, but Zhao Da did not do so.
Because he knew that Chen Fan was not a simple businessman. Behind him were Liu Siye of the Imperial Academy and Fang Zhengru, the contemporary imperial master.
And according to the news from his son Zhao Hongwei, Fang Zhengru and Liu Siye continued to recommend Chen Fan's new book in the capital.
It is said that many ministers in the court like Chen Fan's story books, and I heard that the emperor also read Chen Fan's story books and spoke highly of them.
Therefore, Zhao Da did not dare to offend Chen Fan at this time.
Zhao Da wanted to let Ding Mingcheng confront Chen Fan tit for tat while he hid aside.
If Chen Fan loses to Ding Mingcheng, then the Zhao family's revenge will be avenged.
And if Chen Fan is fine, then Zhao Da has not offended Chen Fan.
"To tell you the truth, I will be promoted next year, so the post of prefect will be vacant. I can recommend you to be the prefect."
Ding Mingcheng continued.
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Da's eyes lit up.
Promotion was naturally what he wanted most, but thinking of Chen Fan's influence in the capital, Zhao Da hesitated.
"The imperial court's review of officials will begin this fall. If Mr. Zhao fails the review, I'm afraid this county magistrate will also come to an end."
"Furthermore, I was beaten by gangsters in your territory of Dongyang County. The murderer has not been caught yet. I have reason to suspect that you and the murderer are together."
"At that time, I will ask the Criminal Department to invite you for questioning."
When Ding Mingcheng saw that Zhao Da was still silent, he immediately said in a deep voice.
He warned Zhao Da that if he didn't agree, not only would the county magistrate's position be lost, but he might also be imprisoned.
When Zhao Da heard this, he immediately became nervous.
He knew that Zhao Da was not just talking, he would really do it, and he had the ability to do it.
Zhao Da was so anxious that he broke into cold sweat.
"Xiaguan is naturally on Master Ding's side."
After thinking for a long time, Zhao Da made a decision.
After all, Zhao Da still doesn't know what Chen Fan's future will be like. Maybe there will be changes?
And if he rejects Ding Mingcheng, Zhao Da knows very well what his future will be like.
So at this time, we can only agree to Ding Mingcheng.
Seeing Zhao Da agree, Ding Mingcheng immediately showed a proud smile.
"you go……"
Ding Mingcheng began to make arrangements in Zhao Da's ears.
After listening to Ding Mingcheng's words, Zhao Da immediately looked at Ding Mingcheng with fearful eyes.
"Sir, are you sure you want to do this?"
Zhao Da looked at Ding Mingcheng with some uncertainty and asked.
"certainly."
"I want Chen Fan to know that I am someone he can't afford to offend."
Ding Mingcheng sneered.
Looking at the smile on Ding Mingcheng's face, Zhao Da felt very scared.
Secretly, he was lucky that he had agreed to stand on his side, otherwise his end would have been disastrous.
"Tonight is your county's annual Qingyang Festival, right?"
At this time, Ding Mingcheng suddenly looked at Zhao Da and asked.
Hearing this, Zhao Da quickly nodded and said, "Yes, today is the Qingyang Festival. People from every household will go to the streets to guess lantern riddles tonight."
"Will all those women who don't leave home come out?"
Ding Mingcheng looked at Zhao Da with shining eyes.
After hearing this and looking at Ding Mingcheng's wretched look, Zhao Da immediately knew what he was thinking.
"Sir, tonight women are free to go out on the streets without any restrictions, so basically those women who had never left home before will come out tonight."
"There are many beauties among them. Sir, you might as well go out and have fun tonight."
"Master Ding, you were the number one scholar before! If those women tonight see your wise and majestic appearance, they will definitely devote themselves to you."
Zhao Da said flatteringly.
Upon hearing this, Ding Mingcheng's eyes immediately showed a look of expectation.
"Then I will go and have some fun tonight."
Ding Mingcheng said expectantly.
At the same time, Chen's family.
In the spring and summer, we are constantly choosing clothes.
"Isn't it just a Qingyang Festival? Is it necessary?"
Seeing that the two sisters were still not satisfied after changing dozens of sets of clothes, Chen Fan couldn't help but said.
"Ms. sir, you don't know this."
"The ladies from all the families will dress up and go out tonight. We sisters can't lose to them or embarrass our husband!"
The two sisters said with full fighting spirit.
Hearing this, Chen Fan could only sigh helplessly.
What will Su Wenqi wear tonight?
At this moment, Chen Fan suddenly thought of Su Wenqi.
