Log Town is as always, full of noisy vendors and stalls, very lively.
Xiao Lingyue observed as she walked, but did not see any patrolling government officials.
Arrive at the county magistrate's office.
Many government officials came in and out, making it very busy.
Someone is cleaning the yamen, and someone is cleaning the stone lion.
Some people are moving flowers and grass, others are laying carpets and hanging colorful silks...
It’s a scene of lights and decorations and busy activities.
Xiao Lingyue looked at the red carpet rolled out at the entrance of the Yamen and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
What's going on?
Isn't "Li Bihuai" dead? Why is the county magistrate's office... rolling out the red carpet?
Looking like you have something happy to celebrate?
Has the news of the county magistrate’s death not spread yet?
Boss Zhao and others were also confused. As soon as they walked to the Yamen with the gifts, they almost bumped into a group of Yamen servants hurriedly walking out: "Ouch!"
"What are you doing! Don't block the road in front of the Yamen, and leave quickly!" The Yamen servant sternly drove away with a knife in his hand.
"This brother, the policeman, is here to visit the county magistrate. I have already handed over a greeting card before. Could you please pass it on to me?" Boss Zhao said in compliment with a smile on his face.
The yamen servant did not accept his words and waved his hand without hesitation: "My lord, I don't have time to see you today. Please come back another day!"
Boss Zhao: "But, please give me a greeting..."
"I told you that I'm not free!" the Yamen servant interrupted impatiently, "Hurry up and leave, I didn't see that the Yamen is busy!"
Boss Zhao: "..."
"What are you doing blocking the door?" came an unhappy voice.
Boss Zhao turned around, his eyes lit up, and he hurriedly raised his hands and said: "Master Ji!"
Xiao Lingyue looked up and saw a middle-aged man in his forties with a beard coming out of the Yamen with a serious expression.
The chief registrar is an official position and is also the right-hand man of the county magistrate. He is responsible for assisting the county magistrate in running errands.
If the county magistrate is absent, all affairs in the yamen can be temporarily handled by the chief clerk, who is usually the county magistrate's confidant.
Xiao Lingyue observed Chief Ji. Although he had a straight face and a serious expression, there was no look of panic on his face.
When I looked at the busy government officials around me, they were all busy and orderly and beaming with joy.
Xiao Lingyue: "..."
She didn't understand what was going on.
Obviously, Li Bihuai is dead, and the news should come as soon as dawn.
The county magistrate's office should also have received the news immediately. Why do everyone act like nothing happened and good things are about to happen?
An incredible thought flashed through Xiao Lingyue's mind.
Is "Li Bihuai" not dead?
Or have other changes occurred?
Xiao Lingyue decided to wait and see what happened.
On the other side, Master Ji seemed to know Boss Zhao, and his expression softened: "Boss Zhao, it's unfortunate that you're here. The county magistrate doesn't have time to see you today. Please come back another day!"
Boss Zhao said with a smile: "Master Ji, is there any happy event in the Yamen? It looks very lively."
"It is indeed a happy event." Chief Ji stroked his beard and said with a reserved smile, "The news just came last night that there are distinguished guests arriving in the capital, isn't this? I have been busy since last night, and no one has time.