Chapter 420: Establishing a Woman’s Household (5 Updates)_1
"Quick, follow that carriage," Fang Tianze’s eyes suddenly gleamed, and then he stepped into his sedan chair. However, he pointed at Han Baichuan’s carriage and instructed, "If you lose it, you’re getting the paddle when we get back; if you keep up, there’s a reward."
The four sedan chair bearers exchanged glances upon hearing this, thinking to themselves that it was settled—they would follow.
From Taibai Building to the County Governor’s Office wasn’t far, and the carriage arrived in about a quarter of an hour. Han Baichuan was quite familiar with the county town, so he didn’t need to ask for directions and headed straight there.
Upon seeing the familiar gate of the County Governor’s Office, Fang Tianze’s eyes immediately brightened. Why had Sister Ruxin come to the County Governor’s Office? Could she be in trouble? Anxious, he knocked on the door of the sedan chair: "Liuyun, go ask what Sister Ruxin is doing at the County Governor’s Office."
Liuyun nodded and ran off.
By this time, Yang Ruxin had already entered the County Governor’s Office and met with the County Magistrate. Although Han Baichuan had wanted to accompany her, she wouldn’t let him, telling him to wait for her at the teahouse opposite the office instead. If she did end up being punished, someone would need to help take her back home.
Actually, the County Magistrate, Fang Dehua, could be considered a decent official. At least the people lived relatively peaceful lives, which could be seen by how the government officials treated the civilians who came for services.
She gained entry quite easily by reporting her name and the matter she came for. The gatekeeping officials were surprisingly amiable, allowing her entry without even asking for a bribe, which improved her impression of the Magistrate considerably.
"Miss, your name is Yang Ruxin? From Dapu East Village?" The County Magistrate was a man in his fifties named Zou Jinzhong. He frowned upon inspecting the household registration certificate Yang Ruxin handed to him.
"Yes," Yang Ruxin nodded. "Is there a problem?"
"No," County Magistrate Zou shook his head, then looked up at Yang Ruxin. "But as for registering a woman’s household... our Daxuan Dynasty’s laws do have stipulations..."