Zhao Liya and Hu Ling's hearts sank slightly after hearing this.
In fact, they did not pay attention to Magistrate Yin, who was the parent official of Gaolian County, but to them, the two sides were thousands of miles apart.
For example, in modern times, if you are focused on pursuing a career and making money, you will generally not care about the county magistrate or city governor.
Therefore, neither of them knew much about Magistrate Yin, let alone his brother-in-law.
But this is definitely not a good thing to say.
Zhao Liya looked sincerely: "Madam, what is going on? Could you please tell us a few more words in detail? We are really confused. What if we accidentally do something wrong and anger the noble lady?
Please be kind to Madam. We must not forget Madam’s kindness.”
Hu Ling's nose felt sour.
His sworn sister used to be the legitimate daughter of the Shangshu Mansion, a truly famous lady and a daughter of a noble family, but now she has to plead in front of a meritorious lady in a small county town, and she can even trick the county magistrate's brother-in-law.
"This—" Mrs. Gongcao hesitated.
She didn't want to say anything at first, but Zhao Liya begged hard and praised her highly while begging - Yu Gongcao's wife just fell into this trap, and she felt soft-hearted, so she sighed and said it.
"Well, it's not something that can't be said. You can ask elsewhere. It's just that I don't like to talk about people behind their backs, so just pretend you didn't hear it. Our parent officer is a
Fortunately, that brother-in-law is just too greedy and wants to get involved in anything that makes money. Which of the most profitable businesses in our county does he not have a share of? I heard that your sugar cane plantation made a profit last year.
Quite a lot. I bought so much land this year. If I want to expand to such a large scale, why don't I just call him Mr. Mao - oh, it's Mao Dexing, the brother-in-law of County Magistrate Yin. Isn't that what I'm looking at? But that's not necessarily the case, maybe.
Did our master hear it wrong? Anyway, I’m telling you this, so you know what I’m saying!”
Zhao Liya nodded: "So that's it! If that young master really opens his mouth, how much will he want? Please be kind enough, madam, to tell us. After all, we really don't know anything about this matter. At this moment
After asking about it, you might as well tell our boss in advance so that he can be prepared."
Mrs. Yu Gongcao said all these things. As soon as the chat box was opened, when Zhao Liya asked, she talked without thinking, telling everything about Mao Dexing.
Zhao Liya was speechless after hearing this. This was really quite an appetite.
Originally, she thought that if Mao Dexing just wanted some benefits, then just give it to him as an offering.
After all, he is the brother-in-law of his parents' official, so it is not surprising that the local government charges a protection fee.
However, this brother-in-law's appetite is really unaffordable.
The news revealed from Mrs. Yu Gongcao's words is not just that. This Mr. Mao is not only greedy, but also a bully and afraid of the strong. The Zhao family is from Yancun, and they are all prisoners. Even if Hu Ling comes forward to fight against everything,
With a "mysterious big boss" who has no real support, this young man may not necessarily buy it.
And if he insists on asking who the big boss behind the scenes is, it will be another problem.
Fortunately, now that I know this in advance from Mrs. Yu Gongcao, I don't have to panic anymore. I can just go back and think of a solution slowly.
Zhao Liya's confidence did not come for nothing. Brother Zhou and General Zhong were her backers, but she didn't want to trouble them unless she had no choice.
But this is a sure way to escape, which can provide her with security.
There are also Zaihu Village and Bajiao Village. These two villages are both large villages with a combined population of more than 25,000. They are definitely a force that cannot be ignored.
Not to mention Mr. Mao, even the county magistrate has to be a little afraid of him.
Even if he is a refugee, what can he do as long as he does not break the law again?
After listening for a while, Zhao Liya thanked her again and again, and then she and Hu Ling said goodbye and left.
Not long after they left, Mrs. Yu Gongcao felt a little regretful for no reason. She regretted that she shouldn't have gone up to him all of a sudden, and that she hadn't told them so much.
What if this spreads out and Mao Dexing knows that he is talking too much!
When Yu Gongcao's wife was feeling sorry for herself and feeling great regret, Zhao Liya and Hu Ling came back with two boxes of fine snacks, two pieces of beautiful silk and satin with the latest designs, and a red envelope.
"Don't be offended by your kindness, Madam. Madam is kind enough to tell us this, so that we can understand, and we are really grateful. Madam, don't worry, we will never say a word about Madam to the outside world about these things."
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Mrs. Yu Gongcao was overjoyed and her worries were relieved.
She couldn't help but hold Zhao Liya's hand and said with a smile: "Oh, you, you, you - you are so polite! You just need to prepare in advance, don't confront me head-on."
"Well, thank you madam!"
Watching Zhao Liya and Hu Ling leave, Mrs. Yu Gongcao's face was full of smiles, her whole body was relaxed, and she was walking with ease.
The Zhao family is very knowledgeable, so why would anyone who complains be willing to help them?
Really, to tell the truth, she really hopes that they will be well!
Mrs. Yu Gongcao sighed lightly, smiled and went to open the red seal with brisk steps, oh, there are ten taels of silver!
Even happier.
In that compartment, Hu Ling comforted Zhao Liya: "Don't worry, Aya, Brother Zhou and General Zhong are here!"
"Well," Zhao Liya added with a smile: "There are also Zaihu Village and Bajiao Village. We know it well, so we are naturally not afraid."
"That's good if you think so!"
Hu Ling felt much more at ease.
When they got home, the two of them didn't mention the matter to anyone. There was no need to speak out and make everyone worry. The car would have its way to the mountain.
Zhao Liya estimated that even if the county magistrate's brother-in-law really had this intention, he wouldn't do anything right now.
What this kind of person likes best is ready-picked peaches.
The sugar cane has just been planted now!
Even if that person is really targeted, he probably won't take any action until the sugar cane is ready to be harvested.
At least you don't have to worry about it for a few months.
Things here have basically been arranged. Zhao Liya, Hu Ling, Qu Yutao and the others went to the sugar cane garden, potatoes, and sweet potato fields to look around, and told them that the sweet potato vines can start to be pruned and transplanted. Hu Ling and Qu Yutao were told
Yutao was responsible for finding someone to do it, and she planned to go to the Suixi County garrison camp.
If you don't go there, General Zhong will probably send someone to urge you.
The excuse was still the same, to go into the mountains to collect herbs and hunt. Well, Zhao Liya went with Yu Xiaofang, Lin Mo and Shu Yan.
The reviewers and the Lu family made some trouble last time. Although they suppressed it, there is no guarantee that they will do anything again this time. They have to do this as a last resort.