Chapter 719: Huifeng Escort Agency is Safe (Patreon)

Chapter 719: Huifeng Escort Agency is Safe

So, currently, Heichang County is without a magistrate.

However, Heichang County is a place of exile, and someone without capabilities would not be able to govern it effectively.

But now that Qi Chan is a criminal, it's inappropriate for him to serve as an interim magistrate. Prefect Cheng has appointed the former deputy magistrate of the county yamen to temporarily take charge as the acting magistrate.

The deputy magistrate's abilities are average, so Prefect Cheng decided to keep Qi Chan behind, officially assisting the deputy magistrate but in reality handling all the major affairs of the county.

Qi Chan will remain in Heichang County until the new magistrate arrives.

But this arrangement suits Qi Chan's intentions. The agricultural tools entrusted to him by Yao Tianqin also require time for testing. If there are no issues, they will be sent to the capital and presented to the Emperor.

With the right handling, by having someone plead on Yao Tianqin's behalf and subtly hinting at hidden aspects of the case from years ago, it's not impossible for Yao Tianqin to be reinstated in his position.

Of course, reopening the case from years ago is highly impossible, as it was concluded by the Emperor himself. Suddenly reversing the decision could potentially anger the Emperor and result in missing the opportunity to gain merit.

It's better to suggest to the Emperor, making him feel guilty and regretful for missing out on such talent for five years. In this way, if the Emperor wants to compensate Yao Tianqin, the rewards given will not be meager.

Qi Chan understands the current Emperor's temperament well, and this is the most advantageous path for Yao Tianqin.

Qi Chan is now preparing the cylindrical cart in Heichang County, hoping to see results as soon as possible.

Shu Yu was naturally delighted to hear this. She had also made progress with her rock formation. Initially, she wanted to hand over the results to Meng Yunzheng and ask him to help present it, thereby freeing herself from the identity of an exiled criminal.

But in that case, she would be entangled in the struggle for the throne, which wasn't the most suitable path.

Now that she had met Qi Chan, although they hadn't known each other for long, she found him to be a person of good character. Entrusting him was the most appropriate choice. Since he was in Heichang County, she wouldn't have to go elsewhere to find him in the future.

Shu Yu was very happy and asked Cheng Xian, "What about the second matter? What is it?"

Hopefully, it's good news.

Cheng Xian couldn't help but smile at her pleased expression and said, "The second matter is something I privately wanted to discuss with you. It's about Huifeng Escort Agency."

Shu Yu was taken aback.

Cheng Xian continued, "That day, when you went with Governor Cheng to the interrogation hall and met with Boss He, I interrogated Boss He first and learned about the grudge between him and your family. I also learned about the situation with Huifeng Escort Agency."

Shuyu nodded.

"Afterwards, while interrogating other suspicious individuals, I heard the name Huifeng Escort Agency again, and it caught my attention. As I continued the questioning, I discovered that one of the individuals was involved in the loss of items from the escort agency. Following this lead, the county yamen arrested a group of criminals, and the lost items from Huifeng Escort Agency were also recovered."

Shu Yu's eyes widened, "They were found?"

"Yes, now the crisis at Huifeng Escort Agency has been resolved, so you can rest assured," Cheng Xian replied.

Shuyu took a deep breath and said, "Thank you."

"It should be me thanking you. If you hadn't tricked Boss He into coming to the yamen, I wouldn't have paid special attention to Huifeng Escort Agency. Following that person's lead, I eradicated a nest of trouble in Heichang County. Prefect Cheng even rewarded me for it. That's why I took the initiative to meet you today and also enjoyed some delicious food," Cheng Xian said.

That snail dish was truly delicious!