Chapter 158: The Possibility of Officials Exchanging Gifts of Cured Meat (1 / 2)
The Prefect of Xinghua naturally knew that the locals revered Mazu.
But he hadn’t anticipated this much devotion.
Even as he was crammed into a prisoner’s cart and sent off to the capital to await execution after the autumn trials, he babbled incoherently like a madman: “Praying is normal! I pray to Wenchang Emperor during New Year’s, to the God of Literature before the imperial examinations. I donate a ton of incense money with utmost sincerity! If you asked me to swear that I didn’t lie and that I’d never rise in rank again if I lied, I’d swear it without hesitation!”
The Prefect of Xinghua couldn’t understand.
But it didn’t matter anymore.
Xu Yanmiao noticed Liang Rui drafting a memorial, likely reporting on the incident.
Liang Rui, aware of Xu’s presence, broke the silence first: “As an official of the court, you were nearly harmed. Now that you’re safe, it’s only natural to report it.”
Xu Yanmiao muttered a low “Ah,” before adding, “It was reckless of me at the time. I caused trouble for everyone, even forcing troops to come to my rescue.”
Liang Rui shook his head. “You only wanted to save people.”