Chapter 1126 - 040 Don’t Let You Guys Go_3
"Without waiting for Xia Zheng to speak, Hua Hui rushed to say, "I know, I know. As a Lizheng, one must always consider the welfare of the common people."
"And how do you consider their welfare?" Xia Zheng pinched Lin Yuan’s little finger and asked nonchalantly.
Hua Hui’s throat moved, and he said in a strained voice, "This, considering their welfare, is, is. Oh right, it’s protecting them from being bullied by bad people, and, and protecting their silver, yes, not letting others steal their silver."
"It seems that the esteemed Lizheng does not only know how to sell land!" Lin Yuan said with a cold laugh.
Xia Zheng also nodded and said, "Exactly. Actually, these matters should not be of my concern, but since I happen to come across this today, I shall say a few more words. Hua Hui, since you are the Lizheng, you must make the protection of the villagers’ property and safety your top priority."
Xia Zheng was bestowed the title of Commandery Prince at birth, but he has always preferred freedom and did not want to be restrained by this title, so he never allowed others to call him Commandery Prince.
Yet today, facing the Lizheng, he used the term "this prince," which indicated that he was truly angered by Hua Hui.
Lin Yuan subtly squeezed his palm, placing her gentle hand into his.
Xia Zheng glanced at Lin Yuan, gripped her hand tightly in return, and continued to address the Lizheng, "Today, the land in He family village was sold for a lot of silver taels, and it will certainly be known by the surrounding villagers soon enough. There are many with ill intentions. Lizheng, do you understand what needs to be done?"
The Lizheng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, not daring to utter a word of dissent.
He repeatedly nodded, emphasizing again and again that he would take good care of the several villages and protect the silver of the villagers in He family village.