Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 284 Yellow Mud Falling on the Crotch
"How can our master be so arrogant given his temper? Who is he?" The squad leader analyzed, "Is it a political enemy who is deliberately trying to mess with our master?"

"Boss, we don't have time to think about these things right now." The person chasing after Lai Lai said quickly, "Hurry up and ask the Hong family to release them."

"Got it. Don't be so anxious. Don't lose face in front of the Hong family." The squad leader knocked on the door again and said to the doorman, "Please inform the people quickly. The mansion is in a hurry and can't wait."

The Hong family's doorman said, "Wait a moment, I'll go inside to urge them."

After waiting for a while, it took another cup of tea. When the door was opened again, a manager came out.

The steward seemed to have some respect for the people in the yamen. "Thank you for waiting for a long time. The rules at home are strict, so it's not easy to walk around at night. Please come in and talk."

"No, you release the people from Beishan County. I have to take them back to the government office as soon as possible."

The steward was puzzled. "We in the Hong family don't have the person you want. How can we release him?"

The squad leader sighed, "I say, manager, isn't this the first time that the brothers have dealt with you? Why are you telling us all this?"

The yamen runner who was chasing after him said anxiously, "Hand him over quickly!"

"That's a strange thing to say. There really isn't anyone here that you want!"

The squad leader raised his hand and said, "Forget it, let's not waste our time. Call the butler out, or notify Master Hong directly."

The steward stood in front of the yamen runner and said, "Everyone, look at what time it is now..."

Before he finished speaking, the squad leader said, "You also know what time it is now. If we are not in a hurry, why would we brothers come here at this time? The master is waiting anxiously.

Since my master took office, he has always been good to the Hong family, and the two masters treat them like family members. Now that I want you to release someone, why are you making excuses? "

The steward smiled and said, "Don't worry, my Hong family really doesn't have the person you are looking for, why don't you believe it?
How about this, since you don’t believe me, how about I call Uncle Xiancai out and let him tell you?”

"Go! Go!"

Before the steward left, he said, "You all know Uncle Xiancai's temper. If I go there, I will inevitably be scolded by him."

He glanced at the pockets of several yamen runners again and again, but no one of them responded.

The yamen runners understood what was going on, but they had never heard of an official asking a merchant to give them money when they came to do something for him. The Hong family was really too arrogant.

After waiting outside for another cup of tea, someone who could take some charge finally came out.

As soon as the butler came out, he saluted to several people. This etiquette was neither civil nor martial, but the team leader didn't care and just talked about the things on his side.

He thought that the butler was a reasonable person, and even if he was unwilling, he should tell the truth and be willing to listen to advice.

Unexpectedly, the housekeeper also said, "We in the Hong family really don't have the people you want. To be honest, the master ordered me to deal with those people, but those outsiders are very cunning, and my people haven't caught them yet."

The squad leader's good expression could no longer be maintained. "We know how many thugs the Hong family has hired. There are only a few people from Beishan County. If the Hong family wants to catch them, how could they not catch them?

Steward, don't joke with us. We have an order from above. If we delay, we brothers will not have the face to continue working for the adults. "

"Oh!" Butler Xiancai sighed, "I'm telling the truth, why don't you believe me?"

"How can we believe it? He only has a few people from Beishan County. Can he really cause trouble in Dazhou?"

"Oh, oh, oh, I can't explain it to you anymore." The housekeeper glanced at the sky outside. "Look, it's almost dawn. My master has woken up early these past two days. He will come to see me later. I have to go back to serve him first. Otherwise, you can wait at home. I will tell you later."

"Our government office..." The head of the team hadn't finished speaking when the small door was opened again and a maid came out to report, "Housekeeper, the master has woken up and was looking for you."

The housekeeper turned and left, and when the Hong family's small door was closed, the yamen runners were locked outside again.

"They actually don't take our adults' instructions seriously!"

"Hush! Keep your voice down. We shouldn't talk too much about the master's affairs."

One of the yamen runners couldn't bear to see this and lowered his voice and said, "What master? They are just a merchant family. We gave them some face, but they really took themselves seriously."

Rarely, the squad leader did not scold the person who spoke.

Meng Changqing supported his head and took a nap on the seat, but his head was still unstable and he woke up when it was about to slip off his palm.

Look, it's already getting light outside. She's young and can go to bed and wake up at will. After a while, she's almost refreshed.

But it was not the same for Wen Ruxu. He had wasted half the night and was angry for half the night. Now he could hardly sit still in his chair.

"Lord Wen." Meng Changqing suddenly spoke. Wen Ruxu was startled and immediately sat up straight, looking at her warily.

"It's almost dawn, why haven't your people come back yet? Is it a problem with your subordinates, or some other problem?" Meng Changqing asked.

"Dazhou is so big, who knows where your people have gone, Lord Meng? It will take time to find them."

Meng Changqing smiled at Wen Ruxu twice, and Wen Ruxu immediately frowned and asked his followers to send someone to urge them again.

"That's right. What's the point of arguing with me? You can't win the argument."

Meng Changqing stood up and walked around. It was a long circle, from the hall where he was, to the gate of the government office, and then walked back.

"Lord Wen." Meng Changqing spoke in a pretentious manner.

Wen Ruxu didn't respond.

"This Hong family is really capable."

Wen Ruxu couldn't help but speak, "Lord Meng is so sure that your people are in the Hong family?"

"I'm not sure, but your people are." Meng Changqing sat down and said, "If they are not sure, why are they blocking the door of the Hong family?
Lord Wen, the people who came to Dazhou with me are not just these people who came here. My people will follow your people wherever they go after leaving the yamen.

Oh, look at what I said, it's so rude." Meng Changqing bowed to Chu Mufeng beside him, "It's Lord Bai's man."

Chu Mufeng was not in a good mood after not sleeping all night, but he still responded, "Lord Meng, you are too polite. We will serve you as ordered."

Meng Changqing's gaze fell on Wen Ruxu, watching him fidget and sweat pouring down.

The attendant quickly took a handkerchief to wipe it, and whispered: "Master, please take a rest for a while."

Wen Ruxu was annoyed, "Is it that I don't want to rest?"

"Master Wen, forgive me for asking, do the Hong family have any leverage over you?" Without waiting for Wen Ruxu to speak, Meng Changqing continued, "Or are the Hong family actually your blood relatives?"