Now almost everyone in the county knows about the conflict between Jin Feng and the county guard. What Liu is most worried about when he comes to the county this time is that he will be embarrassed by the county guard.
From Da Liu's point of view, it was too late to hide from the county guard. Who knew that Tang Xiaobei would take the initiative to go to the county guard's house.
Isn’t this a sheep entering a tiger’s mouth?
"Miss Xiaobei, the county guard must hate us now, and my husband is not here, it will be too dangerous for us to go there." Da Liu persuaded anxiously.
"Brother Liu, do you think it's useful for us to hide if the county guard wants to do us harm?"
Tang Xiaobei asked rhetorically.
"Uh..." Da Liu choked for a moment, then shook his head and said, "The entire county belongs to the county guard. If he really wants to deal with us, there seems to be no use hiding anywhere."
His tone was filled with helplessness.
"Isn't that right?" Tang Xiaobei said, "Since we can't escape anyway, we might as well go and visit in an upright manner. Maybe after today, we won't have to worry about safety issues anymore."
"Why?" Da Liu asked.
"Actually, the county guard is still very afraid of you, sir, and he may not dare to take action against us. But in the future, we will open a store in the county town, so there is no need to get too tense with the county guard."
Tang Xiaobei said: "The reason why the county guard hates us is that he feels that he has lost face. As a gentleman, it is impossible for him to take the initiative to reconcile with him, otherwise he will be bowing his head. Even if he never sets foot in Guangyuan in the future,
I will never let my husband do this.
But as a female prostitute, I don’t have to think about this. I’ll go visit the county guard and give him a step up, and I think he will be happy to borrow the donkey to go down the slope.”
"That's the truth." Da Liu suddenly realized it and gave a thumbs up in admiration: "Miss Xiaobei, you have to think clearly."
"Brother Tiezi should have returned with the goods by now. Brother Liu, please send someone to tell Brother Tiezi and ask him to prepare all the empty boxes and tie them with red ropes. We will go to the county magistrate's house when we get back."
Tang Xiaobei said with a smile: "Tell Brother Tiezi that you'd better make the noise louder."
"There are quite a few boxes over there at Tiezi. How many things should be packed in?" Da Liu asked with a frown.
"There's no need to pack a lot," Tang Xiaobei thought for a moment and said, "Let's just ask Brother Tiezi to put a few balls of twine in each box."
"Sending twine to the county governor?" Da Liu glared: "Isn't this not good?"
"It doesn't matter what you give. As long as you give the county governor enough face, we will give you an empty box, which is also the best gift."
Tang Xiaobei smiled and said: "We came to the county town this time to make money. If we give a few boxes of money to the county guard, what else will we make?"
"That makes sense. I'll send someone back to tell Tiezi to prepare."
Da Liu agreed and sent a veteran back.
When Tang Xiaobei and the others returned to the inn after eating on the street, Liu Tie had just gotten ready.
Soon, Tang Xiaobei led the team and left the inn.
The carriage she was riding in took the lead, followed by a large group of men carrying huge boxes.
Under Tang Xiaobei's instruction, Liu Tie and the others pretended that the box was heavy, and they all grinned from exhaustion.
The female soldiers and veterans also looked wary, holding their long swords out of their sheaths and scanning the passing crowds.
In the Sheriff's Mansion, the Sheriff had just finished eating and was about to take a nap when the concierge ran in.
"Master, there is a girl named Tang Xiaobei outside the door asking to see my wife."
According to Dakang rules, Tang Xiaobei was not qualified to ask to see the county governor, he could only ask to see the county governor's wife.
However, this visit to the Sheriff's Mansion was just a formality. Even if the person receiving Tang Xiaobei was just a servant, as long as the Sheriff allowed Tang Xiaobei to enter the Sheriff's Mansion, the goal of coming here would be accomplished.
"Tang Xiaobei, what is she here for?"
The county guard said angrily: "I asked Xiaoshuang to go away to another country, and she still refuses to give up?"
"Master, don't be angry first."
The county guard's wife asked: "Didn't Tang Xiaobei return to Jinchuan with Jin Feng a few days ago? Did you hear it wrong, Lao Jiu?"
"I asked this question specifically, so I won't get it wrong."
The concierge replied: "By the way, sir, Tang Xiaobei said that she is here to apologize to Madam."
"Aren't you sorry?" The county guard was stunned.
"Yes, I brought a dozen boxes tied with red ropes," the concierge said.
"What kind of medicine is sold in Jinfeng Gourd?"
There was a thoughtful look in the governor's eyes.
"Master, you like to think too much all day long. You are the prefect of a county and the parent official of Guangyuan. As long as Jin Feng still wants to gain a foothold in Guangyuan, he will never get around you."
The county guard's wife said: "Maybe Tang Xiaobei is really here to apologize? Otherwise, why would she bring so many gifts?"
According to Dakang rules, the red string tied to the box is for gift giving.
"There is some truth in what Madam said."
The county guard nodded and said to the concierge: "Lao Jiu, let Tang Xiaobei come in."
"Yes!" The concierge bowed, turned and left.
"Then Madam, why don't you go and see what Tang Xiaobei wants to do with you?" the county guard said.
"I am an old woman, and I have no connection with Tang Xiaobei. What can she do to me?"
The lady rolled her eyes at the county guard: "It's obvious that I'm here to find you."
After saying that, he took the county guard and went to the inner hall with him.
At the gate of the Sheriff's Mansion, the concierge directed the servants to open the door.
"Everyone should cheer up and protect Miss Xiaobei."
Da Liu explained to several veterans in a low voice, and then turned to look at the female soldiers: "Alan, you guys don't take a step away from Miss Xiaobei, do you understand?"
Besides Amei, Alan was the first to follow Qing Mulan, and his skill among the female soldiers was second only to Amei.
This time, in order to protect Tang Xiaobei, Jin Feng forced him to come over.
"Understood!" Alan nodded heavily.
"Brother Liu, if the county guard really wants to take action against us, it will be useless no matter how many people join us."
Tang Xiaobei shook his head and said: "Sister Alan, just go with me. If there are too many people going, it will make us feel guilty.
By the way, no one is allowed to bring weapons into the county governor's house. Sister Alan, don't bring your sword either."
"How can this be done? I have to go in with you." Da Liu objected.
"I'm asking to see the county governor's wife. She must be going to the inner house. What should I say if I take you with me?"
Tang Xiaobei said: "Besides, you just pointed your crossbow at the county governor a few days ago. Didn't you go and provoke him?"
"Oh well."
Da Liu reluctantly nodded: "Alan, if something happens, just blow the whistle and I will lead people in immediately."
"I will." Alan nodded.
"Okay, the door is open, let's go in."
Tang Xiaobei led Alan, Liu Tie and others through the gate.
Liu Tie and others left the box in the front yard, while Tang Xiaobei and Alan followed the maid into the backyard carrying a small box.
Then we walked around a rock garden and saw the county magistrate and his wife drinking tea in the back hall.
"My little girl, Tang Xiaobei, has met the county governor and his wife."
Tang Xiaobei squatted slightly and saluted.
[The author has something to say]
In the past few days, many big guys have rewarded me, and I will try to write two more chapters tonight, but it will probably be very late, so you can wait until tomorrow to read it.