"Father!" Huang Shao and his men hurried in and quickly found Magistrate Huang drinking tea in the hall.
"Shao'er is back?" Seeing him entering the hall, County Magistrate Huang showed a kind smile, "How are things going?"
"Father, please save Jun'er!" Huang Shao knelt down in front of him and kowtowed hard, his head hitting the floor with a thud.
Magistrate Huang was startled and hurriedly stretched out his hand to help him up: "Why is Shaoer like this?"
"Father," Huang Shao raised his head, pleading, "my brother was unjustly imprisoned. As a result, Danyang recruited troops, and the general Yu Cheng was unreasonable. He came to Qimu Town and kidnapped all the prisoners without saying a word.
Consigned to the army. My poor brother Jun'er is among them. I beg my adoptive father to save Jun'er!"
On the day Diao Jun was taken away, Huang Shao and his men chased him for a long time, but failed to catch up. Due to heavy rain, they could only stay in Qimu Town for one night.
The next day, he rushed back to Changyang Town to ask Magistrate Huang for help.
Listening to his adopted son Huang Shao's detailed description of the matter, Magistrate Huang's face became a little ugly. After pondering for a long time, he finally spoke: "Shao'er, it's not that your adopted father doesn't want to help you. General Zhechong Yu Cheng has a distinguished status, but it's me.
He is a descendant of a general in Qi State. Even if his adoptive father came to visit him, I am afraid he would not take him seriously. Let alone asking him for someone, it would be difficult~"
"Father, my son and Diao Jun have been dependent on each other since childhood, just like brothers. We must not see him go to the battlefield, there will be death or death!" Huang Shao kowtowed hard, making a thumping sound, "Please also ask your foster father to save Jun'er!"
"Get up, manly man, don't kowtow!" Huang County Magistrate felt sorry for him, and quickly helped him up again, stopping him from kneeling down again. After thinking about it carefully, he sighed, "Shao'er, your brother is really so important.
?”
"Jun'er is like the child's biological brother!" Huang Shao nodded quickly, "If he can be rescued, he will also be your adopted son. We brothers will honor our adopted father throughout our lives!"
"This..." County Magistrate Huang was a little moved. As a childless man, he must be very happy to have two adopted sons to support him until the end of his life.
However, it is really impossible to seize someone from General Yu Cheng!
unless......
After thinking for a long time, Magistrate Huang gritted his teeth: "In this case, my adoptive father is ready to go all out! I will send someone to send my collection of famous calligraphy and paintings, as well as some gold and silver accumulated over the years to Danyang, hoping to bribe General Zhechong's Mansion.
Go to the housekeeper. If someone from the general's palace can help speak, there may be a glimmer of hope."
"Come here!" Magistrate Huang nodded and shouted outside.
"Father, Shao'er wants to go to Danyang in person and bring Jun'er back." Huang Shao said quickly.
Magistrate Huang looked at Huang Shao with a firm face. When he heard the footsteps, he turned to look at his confidant who came in from the outside, and thought for a moment: "Okay! Zhu Huan!"
"Sir." The confidant took a step forward, bent down and bowed to the end.
"Go and take out my treasured map of mountains and seas by Master Wang, take out most of the gold and silver I have accumulated over the years, and go to Danyang with the young master to redeem people!" Huang County Magistrate ordered, "We must try to attack the general's palace through the attack.
Go to the housekeeper and ask him to put in a good word with General Zhechong. Be more generous when taking care of things, you know?"
Zhu Huan, his confidant, was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then quickly replied: "I understand, Master!"
"Thank you, foster father! Then I'll prepare and leave as soon as possible." Huang Shao was impatient.
"Wait a minute!" Magistrate Huang raised his right hand to stop him.
"What are your foster father's instructions?"
"Shao'er, let Zhu Huan prepare first." County Magistrate Huang said, "My foster father has another important thing to explain to you. Zhu Huan, go and prepare everything first!"
"Yes!" The confidant bowed out respectfully, leaving only the father and son in the hall.
Huang Shao stood in front of Magistrate Huang with his head lowered, looking particularly well-behaved.
"Shao'er, when you go to Danyang to redeem someone, your adoptive father will definitely help you with all his strength." Magistrate Huang said hesitantly, "But... my adoptive father also has something very important to do here, and you need to pass by Qimu Town.
It will be done in time.”
Upon hearing this, Huang Shao replied without hesitation: "No matter what my adoptive father orders, Shao'er will do his best no matter what."
"Very good!" County Magistrate Huang stood up happily and patted him on the shoulder, "That's it, my adoptive father is a breeze when he is the county magistrate. He has never been greedy for people's wealth and anointment. But in the officialdom, there is little need for management, and there is no such money.
It’s very difficult! Especially now, in order to redeem you, your adoptive father has spent all his previous savings. It won’t be easy in the future!”
Huang Shao was stunned for a moment, then bowed: "My foster father just gives orders. As long as it is not murder, arson, or any violation of law or discipline, Shao'er will not hesitate."
"The foster father is a county parent, how can he let his children commit murder, arson, and violate laws and disciplines?" County Magistrate Huang frowned slightly, showing displeasure.
"My child said something wrong." Huang Shao quickly corrected him.
"Shao'er, an official like my adoptive father needs a solid backing to avoid being transferred and even have a chance to be promoted." Magistrate Huang said seriously, "And this backing is money. It just so happened that when you went to Qimu Town yesterday,
, a wealthy man in the town came to propose marriage, saying that he wanted to marry his adoptive father, which is the so-called marriage of interest. The family can provide all the funds for the adoptive father in the officialdom, and the adoptive father only needs to make a small amount of money within his ability.
Give me the authority and benefits to do business. In the past, my adoptive father would have been unable to do anything. But now that I have you, I can agree to it."
"Ah?" Huang Shao was stunned, a little unbelievable, "Father, I..."
"Son, you are still unmarried because your family is poor, which is also a worry for your adoptive father." Huang County Magistrate said, "You should listen to your parents' orders to find a matchmaker. However, your adoptive father will not make things difficult for you.
.If you don’t want to get married for the time being, your adoptive father won’t force you. Think about it carefully and give your adoptive father an answer before you leave!”
"This..." Huang Shao was in a mess, very confused.
Qiao Xi's appearance suddenly appeared in his mind. Ever since he saw her face, his heart was so full that he could no longer tolerate another person.
I refused deliberately, thinking that my father-in-law did not hesitate to give out expensive calligraphy and painting and a large amount of gold and silver, just because he wanted to save Jun'er.
If he treats himself this way, can he accept it with peace of mind but not help his adoptive father in any way?
But apart from Qiao Xi, he really couldn't tolerate anyone in his heart.
However, his adoptive father treats him like his own son, so he has to turn a blind eye to his difficulties? If so, how could he use his adoptive father's money to save Jun'er? The more he thought about it, the more entangled he became, and the more painful he became, Huang Shao looked very ugly.
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"Jun'er, if you don't want to, your adoptive father will not force you. Even if the marriage fails, your adoptive father can still stay in the officialdom for a few more years..."
"Father, I..." Huang Shao was struggling even more, and it was really difficult to make a decision.
"Well, it seems that you are not happy." Huang County Magistrate sighed slightly, "That's okay. After this trip, you can stop by Qiao's house in Qimu Town and avoid this marriage with Mr. Qiao in person...
..”
"Qiao Family?!" Huang Shao suddenly widened his eyes upon hearing this, "Father, which Qiao Family are you talking about?"
