Chapter 714 - 715: Inside Story
"Pah, you disgusting deadbeat!" As soon as Yang Chuxia arrived, she waved her hand, and Li Wen, Li Wu, and their father came up to restrain Steward Cao.
"What are you doing? How dare you! The Lord County Magistrate is right here, and I was sent by the Lord Prefect!" Steward Cao yelled loudly, struggling and trying to break free.
Due to his connection with Old Uncle Shen, County Magistrate Shen was more lenient towards the people of Yangshu Village. Additionally, since Yang Chuxia had saved Old Uncle Shen’s life, he showed extra favor to the Yang Family. Knowing this man was indeed sent by the Lord Prefect, he couldn’t help but worry that Yang Chuxia and the others would offend the Lord Prefect.
He hurried forward and said, "Madam Ye! That won’t do - this man truly is here under the Lord Prefect’s orders."
Today, Constable Hong was also accompanied by a group of people following County Magistrate Shen. He, too, stepped forward to advise, "Xiaxia, don’t act recklessly."
Seeing that both of them were trying to stop her, Yang Chuxia laughed and said, "Lord Shen, Uncle Hong, today, regardless of whether he was sent by the Lord Prefect or not, I’m going to beat him up. Not only that, but I also plan to send him to jail."
"You’re being too..." County Magistrate Shen was somewhat annoyed by her stubbornness, thinking, why is this person so stubborn even after my kind reminder? However, thinking again, the person Steward Cao had just pointed out was indeed Yang Chuxia, who was already married. She and her husband had grown up together like childhood sweethearts, so it was inevitable that she would be angry now.
Speaking of which, Shen County Magistrate couldn’t help but grumble about the Imperial Decree. What the hell was going on, selecting even married women for the draft, and with what nanny? Unfortunately, his recently sent message would not receive a reply from his mentor anytime soon.
"Xiaxia, it’s better for us to discuss and resolve this matter calmly." Constable Hong also knew the ins and outs of the situation and had not expected Steward Cao to select Yang Chuxia. Knowing her temper, he feared she would offend the officials, so he suggested, "We don’t lack that bit of silver; it’s better to spend money to avoid disaster and consider our family."
Both of them had subconsciously forgotten that Yang Chuxia mentioned sending someone to jail.
Hearing the advice from the two, Ye Zi’an stepped forward and said, "Lord Shen, Uncle Hong, don’t worry. My wife knows what she’s doing. If she wants to beat someone, she must have her reasons. Besides, this matter is not as Steward Cao said."
"Oh? What do you mean?" County Magistrate Shen asked Ye Zi’an, his mind already racing with various thoughts, wondering if there was something hidden behind the scenes. But how did this man know about it? Ah, no, his sister had mentioned before that a Divine Doctor Mu from the Mu Family in the Capital City often stayed at the Yang Family residence and had deep ties with them, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he knew something.
It seemed there really was a problem with this matter?
If that was the case, it was better for him not to meddle in their affairs. After all, how could the Prefect be more influential than the Mu Family?
Ye Zi’an didn’t answer his question yet, but instead smiled at Yang Chuxia and said, "My wife, you may order them to do it, but remember not to beat them to death. Leave them a chance to live."
"I know, I know. You already told me once before you came, how naggy," Yang Chuxia waved her hands dismissively and said, "Hit him, hit him hard! What ’Lord Prefect’s order,’ what ’selection?’ It’s clearly your Lord Prefect trying to satisfy his own desires through this."
Upon Yang Chuxia’s command, Li Wen and the others pinned Steward Cao to the ground, punching and kicking him. All that could be heard were miserable screams and furious curses coming from inside.