Early the next morning, the morning sun broke through the clouds and cast a faint bright color, waking up the sleeping people. Wisps of smoke rose from every house and dissipated into the clear sky.
Zhao Zheng woke up early, and after eating, he hurried to Huichun Medical Center on horseback.
Lin Zhong'er's family was undergoing a big change and she was very worried. She didn't fall asleep until late at night last night. Today she looks very tired and has dark circles under her eyes.
Seeing Lin Zhonger's poor condition, Zhao Zheng comforted him: "Don't worry too much, I will redeem your grandfather right now. You can wait at home for my good news. If you are hungry, just eat something."
, don’t break your body.”
"How can that be possible? I must go with you." Lin Zhonger shook his head and said.
"Didn't I say yesterday that all this matter should be handled by me? It's not suitable for your daughter to show up in public, so I'll just help you handle it." Zhao Zheng's tone became stronger.
Seeing Zhao Zheng's tough words, Lin Zhonger compromised and said, "Okay then. I'll stay at home and wait for your good news."
"Well, don't worry, I will bring your grandfather back intact, even a hair."
"I have three thousand taels here, take it." Lin Zhonger reached into her arms and gently took out two banknotes written in black and white, one with a denomination of one thousand taels and the other with a denomination of two thousand taels. "Ten thousand taels."
My family really can't afford two, but we can still come up with three thousand taels. As for the remaining seven thousand taels, we have to rely on you to help."
"Silly girl, you gave me this money, aren't you afraid that I will take your banknote and run away?" Zhao Zheng smiled and did not accept the money.
"I believe you are not that kind of person." Lin Zhong'er whispered.
"It's important to be on guard against others. There are too many duplicitous people in this world. You should be more careful in the future. You can keep this money first. After I bring your grandfather back, you can spend it again."
It's not too late to give it to me. And you don't have to give that much, just give me two thousand taels of silver. If you give me all your family's savings, what will you use to purchase medicinal materials in the future?"
"You'd better keep the money. I'd be really uneasy if I asked you to pay it all in advance." Lin Zhong'er pushed the money forward again.
Zhao Zheng pondered for a moment. If he didn't ask for any money, the Lin family would be even more embarrassed. It would be better to ask for less money to give the Lin family peace of mind.
"Since you said so, I'll take it first, but I want two thousand taels, and you can keep the rest." Zhao Zheng took out two thousand taels of silver notes and stuffed them into his sleeves, "Things
It won’t be too late, I’ll set off right now.”
"Well, be careful on the road." Lin Zhong'er raised her head and stared at Zhao Zheng. She found that there was a wrinkle in Zhao Zheng's collar, which was quite unsightly. She subconsciously stretched out her hand to smooth out the wrinkle and smooth it out. This
Her small movements made her look like a little daughter-in-law sending her husband-in-law out.
Zhao Zheng was touched. Although he didn't like Lin Zhong'er, he had to admit that Lin Zhong'er was a very good girl.
But, so what?
He is a warrior, and the road he will take in the future will be full of hardships and dangers, with winds and rains coming. Should he let such a good girl worry about him every day?
There must be someone in this world who is more suitable to marry Lin Zhonger than him, and there are not a few such people.
Zhao Zheng avoided Lin Zhong'er's gaze, strode out of the hospital, and took away the colorful horse tied at the door.
Qibao County is a small place as big as a palm. It is not far from the Huichun Medical Center to the Yamen. Zhao Zheng arrived at the place very quickly. He pulled the reins and the colorful horse raised its neck, and the sound of the horse's hooves suddenly stopped. He turned over and dismounted.
He tied the horse to the horse post and walked towards the dignified entrance of the government office.
Two gatekeepers stopped Zhao Zheng and asked about his purpose. Zhao Zheng briefly stated that one of the gatekeepers came in to report, and when he came out, he let Zhao Zheng in.
The yamen inquiry was supposed to go to the court for interrogation and be conducted one by one according to the official procedures. However, this time Miao Li set up a private execution hall to oppress the people. How could he do it so blatantly? Naturally, he had to collect money secretly. The yamen servant led Zhao Zheng through
Went to the side entrance of the Yamen, turned left and right, and came to Miao Li's study along the road.
Miao Li was as sharp as ever, with his trademark "乀" eyebrows raised high, and he was wearing a seventh-grade official uniform. He looked like a black-faced judge enshrined in the temple. Although he was not a big official, he seemed to be the same as a commoner.
People are far apart.
This is an informal occasion, so there is no need to give a big gift. Zhao Zheng cupped his fists, leaned over slightly, and said politely: "The common people have met Magistrate Miao."
"No gift." Miao Li flicked his sleeves.
"Magistrate Miao County, I am here this time to express my condolences to you on behalf of the Lin family and my grandson, and to express my gratitude to you for your various contributions to Qibao County over the years. Thanks to your good governance, the people of Qibao County
Only in these years can we live and work in peace and contentment, and be prosperous and healthy." Zhao Zheng found a grand excuse for paying the money. Everything in this world that is shady must be covered with a fig leaf.
"It's nothing, these are what parents should do." Miao Li had made money for many years. When he said this, his face was neither red nor white, and he was calm and composed.
"Mr. Miao County has worked hard for Qibao County for many years. The Lin family and my grandson are very grateful for this. They specially sent me to give you a small gift. I hope you can accept it." Zhao Zheng took out an envelope from his sleeve and said,
Put your hands up to him.
The yamen servant had already mentioned Zhao Zheng's purpose of coming here before. Miao Li knew that it contained money, and there was a hint of joy in his eyes. He took the envelope in his hand, cut it open and pinched a gap. There were several banknotes in it.
It was exactly 10,000 taels. The joy in his eyes was even greater, and he said happily: "Since this is the heart of the Lin family, I will accept it."
"Mr. Lin is old, and it is understandable that he will make mistakes. I hope that Miao County Magistrate will be kind to the Internet and let him out of prison for this small gift. I would like to thank you on behalf of the Lin family and my grandson."
." Zhao Zheng suppressed his anger and said respectfully.
"That's easy to say. I love my people as my own children. For the sake of the Lin family's filial piety, I can let this case go by the wayside. You can take him away now." Miao Li said happily.
"Thank you so much, Magistrate Miao. I will take him away right now to prevent Mr. Lin from causing trouble to the Yamen." Zhao Zheng said as he was about to leave and took a step back.
"Wait a minute, I have one more thing." Miao Li pinched the envelope and shouted suddenly.
"What is Magistrate Miao's order?" Zhao Zheng frowned slightly and paused.
"Do you still remember the advice I gave you last time?" Miao Li asked.
Zhao Zheng was stunned for a moment, then he understood what Miao Li meant. The last time he was arrested, Miao Li had extended an olive branch to him, but he refused. It seemed that Miao Li was trying to recruit him again this time.
Meaning. He sneered in his heart. With his temperament, how could he possibly work under Miao Li?
"I still remember, but I'm really not interested in being an errand, so I ask Magistrate Miao not to force it," Zhao Zheng said flatly.
"If you are willing to serve under me, I can return this envelope to you, and I can also help you facilitate your marriage with the Lin family's daughter, and give you an extra generous gift. What do you think?" Miao Li asked.
"I think it's better to keep it as it is. You'd better accept this small gift. I can't afford it."
Miao Li took a deep look at Zhao Zheng, and instead of looking at each other for a few breaths, he found that Zhao Zheng did not dodge or avoid him, and had no intention of being afraid of him. This was a bit strange. He raised his eyebrows and said displeased: "In that case, then
I won’t force you. Just go and tell the officer at the door and ask him to take you to the cell to pick up the person."
"Thank you so much, Magistrate Miao, for your support."
Zhao Zheng backed out of the room and told the officer at the door what Miao Li meant. The officer took him to the prison and found Lin Jiyuan in the cell.
Lin Jiyuan was tortured in prison for several days. He couldn't eat well, couldn't sleep well, and was in fear all day long. He was tortured to the point where he was out of shape. His whole body was covered with filth, and a few strands of his white beard had fallen off. He had completely lost his former fairy spirit.
He suddenly saw Zhao Zheng and thought he was dazzled. He wiped it hard several times before he dared to believe the facts in front of him. He quickly threw himself on the cell door and shouted: "Master Zhao, stay here. Please hurry up."
Help me! I don’t want to go to jail!”
"Mr. Lin, don't get excited. I'm here just to ransom you out." Zhao Zheng patted Lin Jiyuan's wrinkled withered hands, and then ordered the officer to open the cell door.
When Lin Jiyuan opened the cell door, he thought it was a beautiful dream. He was so excited that he burst into tears. He grabbed Zhao Zheng's hand and said gratefully: "Thank you for your help, sir. Please pay me my respects."
"No, at your age, if I ask you to kneel down, I will lose my life." Zhao Zheng quickly supported Lin Jiyuan and helped him up.
"Miao County Magistrate said he would imprison me for the rest of my life, how did you rescue me?" Lin Jiyuan asked crying.
"This is not the place to talk. You come home with me first, and then I will tell you."
"Okay, let's go. I don't want to come to this place again."
Zhao Zheng supported the trembling Lin Jiyuan and left the cell. They rode away together and rushed back to the Huichun Medical Center. When Lin Zhonger saw his grandpa coming back, his tears immediately fell down and he hugged his grandpa.
Tuan. This incident of being imprisoned frightened both the grandfather and grandson, as if the sky had fallen.
When Zhao Zheng saw this, his disgust for Miao Li became even stronger. The Lin family's grandfather and grandson were able to get out of trouble after meeting him for help, but what if they didn't meet him?
If he hadn't met him, the Lin family would probably have been destroyed by Miao Li's official authority!
Zhao Zheng's eyes were slightly stern, and he secretly had murderous intentions. He moved his right hand down and held it on the hilt of the sword habitually. The life sword made of meteorite sent chills through Gebu.
After the grandfather and grandson had cried enough, Lin Zhonger wiped away her tears and said: "Grandpa, thanks to Mr. Zhao lending us eight thousand taels of silver, we redeemed you this time. Otherwise, you would still be in the cell now.
It’s locked inside.”
"What? Eight, eight thousand taels?" Lin Jiyuan almost lost his temper when he heard the sky-high price, "You'd better let me stay in the cell. With so much money, even if you smash my old bones,
It’s not even enough!”
"Don't worry, I have plenty of money. I'm not in a hurry to ask for this money. You can pay it back slowly and don't have to worry about it." Zhao Zheng said this, but in fact he had no intention of asking the Lin family for this money again.
Money. If he wanted the money, he would go to Miao Li's home to get it.
"I have worked hard all my life to save all these savings for my granddaughter. But because of this incident, all these savings were lost and I was saddled with so much debt. How can I live?"
Lin Jiyuan said heartbrokenly.
"Didn't I say that I am not in a hurry to get this money? You can pay it back slowly, in fifty years, one hundred years, or even two hundred years. I will never press for debt."
Zhao Zhengdao.
When Lin Jiyuan heard Zhao Zheng speak so generously, he murmured in his heart and asked: "Mr. Zhao, why are you so nice to my family? It would be okay if you fell in love with my granddaughter, but you don't agree with such a marriage.
"
"I help your family because this money is nothing in my eyes." Zhao Zheng smiled and patted the sword hanging on his waist. "Don't forget, I am a warrior. It is not difficult to get money."
"This money is just drizzle to you, but it is an unimaginable huge sum of money to my family. How can you ask me to repay you?" Lin Jiyuan was in trouble and thought for a while with a bitter look on his face. Suddenly, in front of his eyes
As soon as he lit up, "Yes! I have something in my hand that should be useful to warriors. It might be able to help you."
"Oh? What is it?" Zhao Zheng asked curiously. (To be continued. Please remember the website of this site's ticket style literature w/ww.pi/ao/ti/an.n/et)
