Chapter 1853: Oh, Master Tang (Patreon)

Chapter 1853: Oh, Master Tang

In the end, Shu Yu reluctantly allowed Lu Sanzhu to tag along.

"Ah Yu, are we going straight to the prison?" Lu Sanzhu seemed oddly excited. While he was usually easygoing, he had never been inside a prison.

Of course, he wouldn't be willing to go if it meant being locked up.

This time his status was different, allowing him to boldly enter.

Shu Yu cast a sidelong glance at him, "Of course not. Let's go find Master Tang first."

Although she was the county princess, and previously she could enter and exit the prison freely when helping with tasks, this time was different. Zhou Tiedong, whom she was looking for, had no connection to rebels, and there was a new county magistrate in office. She and Tang Wenqian had an old relationship, so she naturally needed to show him respect and not undermine his authority.

Upon hearing they were going to see Tang Wenqian, Lu Sanzhu finally quieted down.

They went to the county yamen. Tang Wenqian had been mostly working in his study these days. When Shu Yu arrived, he had just finished reading a document and was massaging his temples due to exhaustion.

Hearing the familiar voices at the door, he immediately stood up and came out, "Miss Lu, why are you here at this hour? Is there something you need?"

Tang Wenqian still habitually addressed her as Miss Lu. They were familiar enough with each other to use casual greetings.

Lu Sanzhu popped his head out from behind Shu Yu and raised an eyebrow in greeting, "Oh, Lord Tang."

Tang Wenqian was stunned, "Third Uncle?"

He was very surprised, "What are you doing in Chenggu County? When did you arrive?"

Hearing his address, Lu Sanzhu felt content. He knew this kid wouldn't turn his back on people just because he became an official. Back when he was pushed into the water by a few rich young masters in the peach forest, Tang Wenqian had helped him out.

Lu Sanzhu's attitude improved, "We just got here yesterday. It's not just me; Ah Yu's grandmother and father are here too. Ah Yu said you've become the county magistrate now. Indeed, your bearing is quite different from before, with an added air of authority. You were great at studying when you were young. I knew back then that you'd surely be successful. Look, it hasn't been long, and you've already become an official. You've really given Shishi Village face. Speaking of which, I..."

Shu Yu couldn't stand it anymore, "Third Uncle, we're here for business."

"Right, right, right." Lu Sanzhu wanted to smack himself. Seriously, even his own niece had become a county princess, so why was he still groveling to Tang Wenqian like this?

Tang Wenqian had long known Lu Sanzhu's personality. He smiled at his words and then refocused on Shu Yu, "What do you need from me?"

Shu Yu briefly explained the situation with Zhou Tiedong. Tang Wenqian frowned upon hearing it, "If Zhou Tiedong is truly innocent, he will naturally be released."

He sighed, "But I'm afraid there are quite a few people like him inside the prison."

The previous county magistrate had really left him a big mess, and once he had some free time, he would have to gradually rectify everything.

Shu Yu smiled, "From now on, Chenggu County will be under your management. They won't have to worry anymore."

Tang Wenqian gathered himself. Yes, from now on, this would be his responsibility. He would do his utmost to give the people a stable life.

He raised his head, "Alright, go ahead. I'll write you a note and seal it. I'll have the prison guards cooperate with you. Feel free to ask whatever you need. If you confirm that he's innocent, just bring him out."

"Thank you."

Tang Wenqian returned to his room to write the note and seal it, letting Shu Yu go on her way.

With yet another matter added to his plate, Tang Wenqian felt like his single head and two hands were simply not enough.