Chapter 875: The Anxious Fan Zhong
Lu Sanzhu also expressed satisfaction, recognizing that his son had indeed inherited his own cleverness, knowing that getting along well with the second branch of the Lu family would lead to his sharing in their prosperity.
"Come on, come inside," Lu Erbai said as he opened the courtyard gate.
Just as the group was about to enter, they saw another group of people approaching from a different direction.
Leading them were Lu Dasong and Fan Zhong. Upon seeing that it was indeed the old lady and Yu and the others, Lu Dasong hurriedly strode forward a few steps, "Mother, second brother, is it really you? Have you really come back?"
Fan Zhong was a step behind, and after a quick glance, not only did he see the Lu family’s second branch, but, also, the county magistrate?
Fan Zhong’s legs went a bit weak. Why was the county magistrate here too?
Following behind were not only the village elders but also a large crowd of villagers eager for some excitement.
The villagers did not recognize the county magistrate, but Hu Li, who stood beside Xiang Weinan, had been to Shangshi Village before, and someone immediately recognized him and whispered, "The officers have also come along. Could it be that they have heard some news and are here to make arrests?"
"You’re being foolish. If they were really here to arrest someone, would he just be standing there?"