Chapter 1630: The Plan is Going Smoothly (Patreon)

Chapter 1630: The Plan is Going Smoothly

The next day, the two constables, Jiang and his partner, went to the county government again, but they still didn't see Magistrate Peng.

Jiang was so angry this time that he almost cursed someone and even impulsively thought of going to the Qian family to arrest people himself.

Once again, they were forcefully "invited" to leave, and Jiang cursed under his breath before turning to leave. "Let's go back to the county town."

With a stern face, he walked towards the inn where they were staying—the horses were still there.

As they reached the inn's entrance, they suddenly heard someone say, "I heard that our Qian family in Donggu County will soon be able to produce sunflower oil for the palace."

Jiang's steps halted, and he turned around to look at the person who spoke.

What did he just say?
He hurriedly stopped the person who was about to walk inside and asked, "The Qian family you mentioned just now, which Qian family is it?"

"Of course, it's the Qian Fangli in the western part of the city."

Qian Fangli? Wasn't that the Master Qian they were supposed to bring back this time?
Jiang squinted his eyes, they really had the audacity to do this in the name of the palace.

Do they think they can act recklessly because they have Magistrate Peng backing them?

Already full of anger, Jiang's emotions surged suddenly, and a fierce look appeared in his eyes.

He turned to the other constable and said, "You go and take the horse to the city gate, I'll wander around nearby, and we'll meet at the city gate later."

"Okay."

Jiang entered the inn and found the two people who spoke earlier, asking them where they heard the news.

Then he went to the small stall they mentioned and indeed heard the same thing.

After visiting a few more places, although the rumor wasn't widespread, it was true that the Qian Fangli family would soon produce sunflower oil for the palace.

Jiang sneered, the Qian family really had no regard for their own safety to dare spread such words.

He quickly returned to the city gate, pulled on the reins, mounted the horse, and immediately returned to Jiangyuan County with the other constable.

Ying Dong and Dazhuang came out from a corner, smiling. "It's done, let's go back too."

When they returned to Jiangyuan County, it was already late. They immediately reported everything that happened in Donggu County to Shu Yu in detail.

Listening quietly, Shu Yu nodded and said, "Since Constable Jiang and the others didn't come back yesterday, I knew things were almost settled."

If Magistrate Peng had obediently handed over Master Qian, Shu Yu would have been somewhat troubled.

Now, Constable Jiang's grudge, which was originally just a routine job without personal feelings, would be exaggerated when reporting the events in Donggu County.

Magistrate Xie is not one to take on matters he can avoid, and given the rumors circulating in the palace, he would definitely report it.

As expected, early the next morning, as soon as Shu Yu got up, Ying Xi hurried over, saying that Magistrate Xie was waiting at the door and had urgent matters to discuss.

Shu Yu raised an eyebrow. Magistrate Xie was already so anxious that he didn't even bother to send someone to invite her in. Instead, he waited directly at the door?

Shu Yu quickly got ready, took two steamed buns, eating them on the way, and rinsed her mouth with the water pouch Ying Xi handed over when she arrived at the door.

Magistrate Xie was inside the carriage, and he invited Shu Yu to get on. He then recounted the events that happened in Donggu County.

Shu Yu was shocked, "Is Master Qian out of his mind? How dare he use such rebellious words to gain momentum for himself? Truly... ignorant and fearless."