The case was really handled by Magistrate Tang himself, so when the Ji family went to take Ji Hao back and beat him up, the injuries on his body could not be concealed at all.
And since Ji Hao was thrown into a private school by the Ji family, he still wanted to hide the wound on his chest from his family. Obviously, Magistrate Tang didn't know anything either.
In fact, the case was not handled by him at all.
Magistrate Tang smiled at Man Bao and said softly: "I thought it was just an ordinary fight between students, but who would have thought that sharp weapons would be used?"
He stood up and said, "Okay, I won't chat with you anymore. Come out and I'll ask you two questions."
The three of them didn't want to move.
Magistrate Tang narrowed his eyes and said, "It's a perfect day to eat lotus pods. Do you want me to treat you to some lotus pods?"
Man Bao and Bai Shan looked up at Magistrate Tang together. Their eyes met and they stood up honestly. Bai Erlang also tensed up and stood up.
Magistrate Tang nodded with satisfaction, turned around and walked out first.
The three of them returned the books honestly, then Man Bao and Bai Erlang climbed out of the window, while Bai Shan walked out of the door carrying a basket of books.
Mr. Wu squinted at his book basket, nodded slightly and said, "Go ahead. Remember to come to the library early tomorrow to read. Studying is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat, so don't slack off."
Bai Shan bowed in response.
Magistrate Tang stood under the tree and watched them climb out. When the three of them met, he smiled and said, "You have already passed the clear path at Mr. Wu's place, why bother climbing out of the window?"
Bai Erlang was horrified, "What, Mr. Wu knows about us?"
Man Bao and Bai Shan were not surprised. Even though Mr. Wu had bad eyesight, they were standing next to Bai Shan when they were in Xinglin just now. The three of them were about the same height and age.
Mr. Wu guards the library every day, so he will know that they have not entered through the front door.
Bai Shan coughed slightly and asked, "Master Tang, what question do you want to ask us?"
"First, what are the injuries on Ji Hao's body?"
This is simple. Anyway, he has already said a lot. Man Bao described the injury to him carefully and said from the doctor's point of view: "The injury didn't seem serious at first, but he was so worried about it. Now the weather has changed."
It’s still hot, and if it gets worse accidentally it could kill someone.”
Magistrate Tang's eyebrows were not moved, he nodded and said with a smile: "Second question, did you pick those lotus pods in the lotus pond at Yan's house?"
The three of them looked at each other guiltily and nodded.
Magistrate Tang raised his hand and gave Bai Shan a slap on the head, and said seriously: "You are not allowed to go to Yan's house anymore. The house has been sold to the government. If you go again, you will be breaking into a private house. If you get beaten, I will be beaten."
No matter."
Man Bao was surprised, "Someone actually bought it."
"It's a joke. It's not like it's a remote place. Land in Yizhou is also very expensive. Yan's house is in a good location. Why doesn't anyone want it?"
The three of them just felt sorry for a moment and nodded in agreement. Bai Shan asked, "Who bought it? Should we come to congratulate him when he moves?"
Magistrate Tang: "Hey, have you thought of this?"
Bai Shan said with some embarrassment: "After all, we picked all the mature lotus pods."
Man Bao and Bai Erlang nodded together, which was quite embarrassing when they thought about it.
Magistrate Tang waved his hand and said: "You don't have to go. I'm afraid you won't be able to get in. The person who bought the house is an official. Although the people in the same alley as you are neighbors, the doors don't open in the same direction. It's easy for someone to come to the door."
Misunderstand."
Bai Shan took one look at his expression, said "Oh" and asked, "Is Guan'er older than you?"
County Magistrate Tang glanced at him and said: "Yes, he is a whole level older, and he is still a Beijing official."
But none of the three saw much respect on his face.
County Magistrate Tang took a look at the sky and waved his hand: "It's getting late, it's time for you to go back, right? By the way, how do you get out?"
So Man Bao and Bai Erlang showed him how they went out to study.
Magistrate Tang watched them climb up the wall in a few moments, then waved goodbye to him and disappeared on the wall.
Magistrate Tang smiled and shook his head and said, "No wonder you were able to enter Yan's house even if I blocked the hole. You're so capable."
Bai Shan carried the basket of books and Magistrate Tang to the gate and asked curiously: "Master Tang, didn't you skip school when you and Magistrate Yang were studying?"
"I don't play truant," County Magistrate Tang said righteously: "I love learning so much, how could I play truant? Magistrate Yang of your county, on the other hand, has often climbed the wall to play truant."
"Can you climb out of the wall of Guozixue?"
"Of course, it's only slightly higher than the west wall of your school. And they have a lot of auxiliary tools, such as ropes. You can throw them on the wall and go up."
Bai Shan thought thoughtfully, "Your Excellency, you understand so well. Have you seen it with your own eyes?"
Magistrate Tang coughed slightly and said, "I see you occasionally."
By the time they walked outside, Daji had already received Manbao and they were waiting at the gate.
County Magistrate Tang squinted at Daji, turned to Bai Shan and said: "Although Mr. Wu has tacitly approved of your behavior, you still have to keep a low profile when you enter the government school. For things like today, if you can, just give in and fight with others."
Get up, it’s you who will suffer.”
Bai Shan raised his chin and said, "We fight very hard, but they don't dare to tell the academy officers."
"They are older than you."
"Daji is behind the wall. At worst, we lose the fight. If we fight back next time, we can't get hurt."
Of course, the injuries he was talking about were bleeding injuries.
"I knew it," Magistrate Tang pointed at him with his finger: "Do you know Ji Hao's identity? If you beat Ji Hao, don't talk about me. Even if you are Yang Heshu's friend, I can't save you."
Bai Shan said nothing.
Magistrate Tang turned around and walked away, waving his hand and saying: "Okay, you can go back and restrain those two and your servant from now on."
Man Bao asked Bai Shan, "What did he say to you?"
Bai Shan shook his head and said, "Nothing."
Daji asked: "Master, do you want me to go to the mansion to study and watch you tomorrow?"
"No need, we have settled our grievances with Ji Hao. He will not cause trouble for me."
Man Bao nodded and explained: "We have just given him medicine and treated his wounds. As long as he is not a repayer of kindness, he will not cause trouble to Shan Bao."
Daji breathed a sigh of relief and agreed.
Bai Erlang put down the curtain and asked strangely: "The county government is obviously on our side, why did County Magistrate Tang go to the other side?"
Man Bao also took a curious look.
Bai Shan thought for a while and then said: "The Ji family is in that direction."
Bai Erlang: "Why did he go to Ji's house? He won't file a lawsuit against us, right?"
Man Bao thought about it and then laughed, "It seems that someone in the school is going to be in trouble."
Magistrate Tang went to the Ji family to inform the Ji family to go to the school to pick up their young master.
It's a good thing that he left today, otherwise that ignorant boy would really get injured and cause a big problem, and he would be the first to be held accountable.