Chapter 273 - 110: Rescue
"Feng Yutang, are you a deity or a demon?" she asked, "You should be well aware of your own place."
As soon as Jiang Li finished speaking, Feng Yutang’s face had already turned quite ugly. He could naturally understand the implied meaning behind her words. Jiang Li was the Grand Secretary’s daughter, and her master was Princess Yongning. When Jiang Li confronted Yongning, both sides had powerful families to back them up, while he was just a lowly County Magistrate. That was an unchangeable fact. No matter what, if he were to be sacrificed, it would just be an insignificant matter.
Feng Yutang felt extremely troubled. Jiang Li’s arrival was sudden, giving him no time to prepare. Yet, after a brief conversation, it was clear that Jiang Li was not someone who could be easily dismissed. She had her own strong opinions and did not have the naivety typically found in a fifteen- or sixteen-year-old girl.
She even seemed somewhat frightening.
"Miss Jiang the Second, this official," Feng Yutang started with a forced smile, "this official is merely acting on orders, please do not make things difficult for me."
"Acting on orders?" Jiang Li laughed, "Lord Feng, in Tongxiang your word is law, and no one dares disobey your commands. The case of County Magistrate Xue was also judged by your hand. You are the heaven of Tongxiang. Whose orders are you following? Speak them so I might hear. Perhaps I am acquainted with them back in Yanjing City."
Feng Yutang was sweating profusely; he certainly couldn’t disclose Princess Yongning’s name. He said with a bitter smile, "This official has always conducted affairs according to the regulations. Second Miss Jiang, I don’t understand what exactly you want to do. If you wish to inquire about the Xue Family’s affairs, I have truthfully told you everything. What more do you want now?"