The county government office was divided into three entrances. The first was the interrogation hall, the second was the back office, and the third was the magistrate's office.
The gatekeeper brought Xiao Fan and Han Lingying to the main hall of the three-door house.
Poplar trees were planted in the courtyard. After being washed by the rainstorm, raindrops would fall into the marble potholes from time to time.
"Esteemed guest, esteemed guest, why does Xiao County man have the time to come to my county office?”
County Magistrate Zhang Shuyu politely walked out of the office.
"Look at how busy I am. Recently, the flood in Lantian County has been serious. I have to deal with the post-disaster matters personally. I really have no time to welcome Xiao County Man, so Xiao County Man should not take it to heart.”
As the saying went, one should not hit a smiling person. Xiao Fan was very shrewd, so he naturally would not be angry because County Magistrate Zhang did not personally welcome him.
However, Xiao Fan was not easy to bully. He said,"It's fine. I'm looking for you today for something, so there's no need to stick to trifles.”
When County Magistrate Zhang heard this, he hurriedly said,""Xiao County Nan, you might not know this, but the flood disaster in Lantian County has affected many people. I've already filled in a lot of relief funds, even my salary.”
"We're not here to borrow money!" Han Lingying shouted.”
County Magistrate Zhang was polite to Xiao Fan because Xiao Fan had inherited the title of nobility. However, a merchant girl dared to speak to him like this. His expression immediately turned cold.
"Is this where a lowly merchant like you has the right to speak?”
Xiao Fan's frown deepened. Now that Han Lingying was beside him, County Magistrate Zhang dared to use such a tone? What if I wasn't with Han Lingying before?
Seeing Han Lingying's aggrieved face and pale face, Xiao Fan was instantly furious.
Pa!
With a slap, County Magistrate Zhang's face instantly turned red.
"Who do you think you are? How dare you speak to my wife like this?"
While Han Lingying was touched, she secretly tugged at Xiao Fan's sleeve.
It was true that Xiao Fan had a title of nobility, but this title was, in the end, an official who only received a salary.
Although County Magistrate Zhang's position wasn't high, he was a real official with real power.
Comparing the two, if the Xiao family could not offend County Magistrate Zhang, it was better not to offend him.
"Xiao Fan! You dare to beat up your colleague?"
Xiao Fan said indifferently,"Why not? I came here today to discuss the disaster with you, but you keep prevaricating. What do you mean?"
County Magistrate Zhang was stunned. He did not expect Xiao Fan to use such a groundless move.
Xiao Fan shouted,"Zhang Shuyu, listen well. I predict that in a few days, Lantian will continue to experience large-scale floods. You'd better start ordering the government to store up grain now!"”
County Magistrate Zhang retorted sarcastically," Now that the storm has stopped, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau has already issued a document. There will be no more storms in the future. Xiao Fan, you are deliberately scaring people. What are you trying to do?"”
"What do you think I want?"
"If I'm not wrong, Xiao Xiao County Nan is trying to cause panic among the people of Lantian County? What are your intentions?"
Xiao Fan smiled faintly and shook his head."I've already said my piece. I hope you can do as I say as soon as possible.”
"What a joke! What a joke! Not only will I not store up grain, but I will also report that you, Xiao Fan of Lantian County, are up to no good!”
"Alright, I hope you won't kneel and beg me when the time comes.”
"Xiao Fan, you'd better think about how to explain your heresy to His Majesty!”
Xiao Fan shook his head and then held Han Lingying's hand as they left the county magistrate's office.
Han Lingying burst into tears as soon as she left the county office.
He was scared. He was scared by County Magistrate Zhang's words of 'reporting Xiao Fan's evil intentions to the Emperor.'
"Husband, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have dragged you here to offer advice.”
"I don't care about the safety of the people of Lantian or the people of the Great Tang.”
Xiao Fan stroked Han Lingying's hair dotingly.
Xiao Fan had actually thought of this outcome. This was just the worst-case scenario.
However, since his wife had the heart to help the world and the people, how could Xiao Fan disappoint his wife?
It was a meaningful trip for Han Lingying to see the human heart.
"Wifey, don't cry. His Majesty won't blame me. Don't worry, when the time comes, they will still come to beg our Xiao Estate!”
Xiao Fan was very confident!
"From now on, all the remaining money in our family will be stored in grain. Even if we borrow money, we have to store grain!”
"Yes, yes, I'll go back to Jingyang and ask my father for money!”
This time, Xiao Fan did not stop Han Lingying. He smiled and said,"Alright, we'll pay father-in-law back double!”
Han Lingying nodded heavily.
When they got home, Han Lingying immediately found the coachman, Xiao Liuzi. The two of them rushed back to Jingyang.
At the same time, Xiao Fan also called out the young lady and Fifth Uncle Xiao.
With all the savings in the family, the three of them were about to leave the Xiao manor.
Right at this moment, Fang Jun and Qin Huaiyu brought a few young masters and blocked the Xiao Manor's entrance.
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