Chapter two hundred and ninety second meeting in the government office
While everyone in the Zhuang family was anxious, Zhuang Keqing was led all the way into the prefect's Yamen by the Yamen servants.
Seeing that she was just a young girl, the official didn't have much trouble. He even didn't tie her hands and only sent two people to arrest her.
"Is this official going to take me to court right away?"
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Zhuang Keqing followed the officials, and as he walked the more he felt something was wrong. The area around him didn't look like the way to the prison cell, but it looked like he had already passed the court hall of the Yamen. So, where were he going?
Or is it that the person behind the scenes knows the state government office?
If that were the case, she would really have to lament that it was just a piece of tofu.
"Court?"
The officer in red glanced at her and sneered, "You are just a commoner, and the crime you committed is not a matter of life and death. How can you bring a labor boss to court?"
"I'm afraid it's just a matter of asking a few questions."
"Then what if I am not guilty in the first place? When can I be released?"
"Not guilty?"
The yamen servant couldn't help but feel a little pity for the girl in front of him who asked such innocent questions.
He took a deep look at Zhuang Keqing and said in a rather meaningful tone, "As long as you are obedient and understand some sense, I think you will be able to come out of this safe and sound."
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"but……"
He changed the subject and said, "If you don't know the truth, you may not be able to escape this jail sentence."
"..."
The yamen servant's few words made it clear. After Zhuang Keqing heard the words, he stopped talking and just bowed his head. He seemed to be frightened and surrendered.
After walking around the yamen for about a moment, Zhuang Keqing was brought to a vermilion door.
"Sir Tongjian, we have been brought here."
The officer in red changed his nostrils to the sky, and nodded and bowed in front of the closed wooden door, with an eager to please expression on his face and an even more flattering tone.
Was it originally a one-state trial?
To be able to work for such a high official just for a tofu recipe is really, really rotten.
Zhuang Keqing was disdainful, but there was a warm sound coming from inside.
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"Bring it in."
The yamen servant bent down and opened the door, stepped in first, and then asked his subordinates to lead the people in.
When Zhuang Keqing came in, he bowed to the people in the house again, then left the house, and carefully closed the door before leaving.
After a moment of silence, Zhuang Keqing raised his head and saw a middle-aged man with short white beard and slender eyes sitting on the official hat chair not far in front of him. He was wearing a cyan official robe and looked at him with a smile.
He has a kind mind and a kind demeanor, and does not look like a cunning and cunning official.
However, those who can really get into such a position in the officialdom are probably all upright. If people can tell at a glance that they have evil intentions, how can they be reused.
Zhuang Keqing thought well indeed. Tongfen Zoucheng was born well, and he never argued with his colleagues on weekdays. He was very harmonious, and he was just a fisherman in the officialdom. He didn't offend anyone. He only did one thing the best and would please his superiors.
While she was observing the other party, Zou Cheng was also observing her.
A little girl, no more than sixteen or seventeen years old, as youthful and delicate as a bud, with a pair of moist and lively almond-shaped eyes. How could she not be timid at all after being brought all the way to the government office by an official?
It's really interesting, no wonder he encouraged others to beat shopkeeper Feng, and taught him to beg for himself when he had troubles that he couldn't explain.
For such a person, I cannot underestimate her just because she is just a girl.
"Are you the owner of Zhuang's Bean Shop?"
Zoucheng picked up the tea cup on the small table and took a sip, looking careless.
"Since you have already sent the Yamen servants to take the people, why do you still ask?"
He raised his eyelids and glanced at the girl in the room again, Zou Cheng thought to himself, he was so sharp-tongued, but a girl from the common people dared to ask him a question?
"presumptuous!"
The tea cup was put down heavily, and it made a muffled sound on the small table.
"Why don't you kneel down when you see me?"
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Classes have always existed. In ancient times, there was a lesson that people did not fight with officials. Although Zhuang Keqing had the soul of future generations and disdained the practice of kneeling before officials, the situation was pressing. In this prosperous dynasty, if she were to
If you don't kneel down, no matter how reasonable you are, you can still be punished for a crime. You'll have to get slapped with a dozen or so punishments first.
"how?"
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Zoucheng kept pressing her every word, and at this moment he used official coercion to kill the arrogance in this girl's eyes.
"You still don't kneel down?!"
Zhuang Keqing knew that no matter how unwilling she was, there was no other way to do it. She was just a commoner and an ant in the eyes of officials. If she continued to insist on that bit of dignity, she would be in trouble today.
Thinking of this, she gritted her teeth, bent her knees, and slowly knelt on the ground.
Seeing that the person finally knelt down, Zou Chengcai relaxed and leaned back on the chair, took another cup of tea and took a sip.
This girl is really a bit different. If it were any other ordinary person, he would have to ask him three times to kneel down. If she only looked up at him, she would have knelt down and kowtowed.
"Do you know what you have done?"
"I don't know."
Zhuang Keqing lowered his head and didn't want to look at the dog official again, so he only replied solemnly.
"Really don't know, or do you pretend to don't know?"
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"Whether it's true or false, as long as the adults say it is, then that's it, right?"
"Humph, my mind is quite clear."
Zou Cheng obviously did not intend to waste time with this little girl. He put down the tea cup in his hand, stood up, walked slowly over, and stopped in front of Zhuang Keqing.
"Just tell me, are you willing to hand over that recipe?"
"What recipe?"
Zoucheng didn't expect that at this time, this girl was kneeling at his feet, but she still wanted to speak harshly, and he couldn't help laughing angrily.
"It's okay not to say anything."
Zhuang Keqing saw the pair of soap boots in front of him move away, and the sound of the other person sitting in the chair was heard in his ears.
"Then try what the state prison is like."
After saying that, he immediately called the yamen servants to come in and take the person away.
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Unexpectedly, when the door opened, the red-clothed government official outside looked embarrassed and bowed to report, "Sir, there is a scholar outside who wants to see you."
"oh?"
Zoucheng glanced at Zhuang Keqing and smiled, his eyes full of understanding.
"Then let someone come in. I think he also has something to ask me for."
Having said that, he no longer mentioned the matter of sending Zhuang Keqing to prison. Instead, the old god was there to enjoy the tea.
Zhuang Keqing knelt on the ground and raised his head slightly. Seeing his expression, he had an inexplicable bad feeling in his heart.
If Aling comes, don't act impulsively. Besides, I don't know if Sister-in-law Lu has taken out the greeting note.
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When the red-clothed yamen officer arrived outside the yamen, he saw a young man wearing a blue Confucian shirt from the state school standing tall and calm, with no trace of anxiety or worry on his face.
This person is really here to save people, how can he be so calm?
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"Are you Shen Ling?"
The young man put his hands behind his back and his eyes only glanced at the Yamen servant, never lingering at all.
"yes."
When the yamen servant saw his proud look, he immediately felt angry.
He's just a scholar, he just doesn't know when he gets into trouble at home, so why should I show off like a scholar? Humph, when I go in and see Lord Tongpan, you'll be in good hands!
"follow me."
But after all, the other party had a great reputation. Although the Yamen servant felt unhappy, he did not dare to express his feelings openly. He just snorted in dissatisfaction, turned around and left.
Shen Ling was silent for a moment, then followed immediately. Before entering the Yamen, he raised his head and glanced at the solemn words "Zhizhoufu Yamen" above his head, his eyes filled with darkness.
The two walked through the winding corridor, just like before, and came to a red door.
The yamen servant stopped and shouted respectfully, "Master Tongpan, I have been brought here."
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"Come in."
The vermilion door opened with a creak, and the sunlight from outside poured into the inner room. Shen Ling stood outside the door, and at a glance he saw the person sitting at the top of the room, and...
Zhuang Keqing kneeling on the ground.
Keer!
Shen Ling's dark pupils shrank sharply, and the anger that had been suppressed in his chest rushed down to his throat. His heartbeat was beating wildly. His slender hands were gathered under the sleeves of his robe, clenched tightly, and the veins on them were clearly visible.
"Aling?"
At this time, Zhuang Keqing also turned around and saw the young man standing outside. His originally strong and forbearing heart was wrapped up in the sudden grievance. His watery apricot tears were shining brightly, and his face had a happy but fragile expression.
Shen Ling's breathing stagnated slightly, and an emotion called distress quickly replaced the vigorous anger, occupying his limbs, and instantly even his fingertips felt a slight sourness.
