Eleven Niang was still afraid of Zheng Qing.
After all, just thinking about him made her wrist ache slightly!
If Zheng Qing hadn't shown mercy that day, she would probably be crippled by now!
She felt an instinctive fear towards someone with such powerful martial arts skills!
The magistrate thought for a moment, then suddenly said:
"Let's not notify him for now!"
Eleven Niang didn't understand:
"Why?"
The magistrate said calmly:
"Why? I've been the county magistrate in Chang'an for so many years, spent so much money, raised so many people, and made so many achievements!
Hehe, for decades I have been an official, and I have governed the west of Zhuque Street in an orderly manner!
But in the end, I was stuck in this small county magistrate position under the pretext of being lame! I haven't been promoted for all these years!
Those so-called officials have clearly done nothing, but the things I've done have become their achievements for promotion!
Now that I finally get to do something for the emperor myself, am I going to tell Zheng Qing and let him take credit for my work?"
Eleven Niang quickly said she dared not.
After all, being a county magistrate for over ten years, and still stuck in this small position, really didn't make sense.
This was also the reason why Yuan Lai immediately decided to choose Pei Jian's daughter when he saw her name!
"The Tang Dynasty was founded, changing its ways and principles, causing our noble families to decline and clans to wither away!
I, Yuan Lai, am a descendant of the emperor! I come from a noble family, but I still have to pass the imperial examinations! Ten years! Haha, although I have worked diligently, what good has it done?
Someone else has stolen my food?!"
Eleven Niang didn't dare to speak.
Actually, she knew very well that this was Yuan Lai's heart wound!
But she thought of a problem:
"But what if we encounter Censor Zheng tomorrow?"
Yuan Lai smiled cruelly:
"The Ghost Market is chaotic, if there's a riot and someone dies, who can find the killer?
Besides, the Four Ghosts of Youli haven't made a move, if they're all dispatched, who in the world can stop them?"
Eleven Niang sneered:
"I understand."
"We must keep a close eye on every aspect! The output of this batch of red tea will be crucial!"
"Yes!"
In the shadows, Zheng Qing stretched.
So that's how it is? Good.
Yuan Lai, although a pawn, was a good person to deal with. It would have been a bit of a burden to see him go like this.
But now, of course, if he can be killed, he can be killed!
Tomorrow night is the final frenzy!
……
The next day, Pei Manor—
Zheng Qing sat opposite Pei Jian, listening to the latter sigh:
"Because I spoke out against the drawbacks of Chang'an red tea in court, I practically offended half of the officials!
I heard that the Princess is very angry, and the Emperor is also blaming me for meddling in his business!
Sigh!"
Zheng Qing's face was serious:
"What? Are you regretting it, Minister Pei?"
Pei Jian immediately interrupted, looking like he was about to die bravely:
"No! Xi Jun is the apple of my eye!
As long as I can save her from this hardship, I will die without regret!"
Zheng Qing leaned forward slightly, and said firmly:
"Minister Pei, you love your daughter dearly! I will definitely do my best to help!"
Pei Jian said sincerely:
"I believe you!
Tonight's ghost marriage, you must protect my Xi Jun, make sure she is safe!"
After saying that, he bowed solemnly.
Zheng Qing said seriously:
"Zheng Qing promises with my head! Miss Xi Jun will be unharmed!"
They agreed on a time, and would come to pick up Xi Jun when evening approached.
Then, Zheng Qing came to Xi Jun's room.
She was putting on makeup.
A blue-purple robe, specifically for ghost marriage.
When she finished putting on her jewelry and turned around, she saw Zheng Qing leaning against the wall, staring at her.
"If you trespass into my room again without my permission, I won't speak to you again."
Zheng Qing smiled:
"Okay, I'll try my best to enter here in the future without you noticing it."
Pei Xi Jun pretended to be angry:
"You scoundrel!"
She put on the robe and spun around.
"How does it look?"
Zheng Qing said calmly:
"Not good, this ghost marriage robe doesn't suit you."
Pei Xi Jun asked:
"Then what kind of clothes do you think I should wear?"
"Plain white! Maybe a long skirt would suit you."
Zheng Qing commented.
He asked about the real business:
"Although this is just a formality, we need to go through the Chang'an Ghost Market, are you afraid?"
Pei Xi Jun asked back:
"Won't you protect me?"
Zheng Qing didn't answer directly:
"Hearing you say that, then I can rest assured."
That night, red cloth was draped over the main gate of the Pei Manor, and a bright red palanquin was already waiting there.
Su Wu Ming and Lu Ling Feng were both there, acting as guards.
When they saw Xi Jun walking out with the help of servants, Su Wu Ming asked the same question.
"Miss Xi Jun, the ghost marriage needs to go through the Ghost Market, are you afraid?"
"Now that we've come this far, there's no reason to back down."
Su Wu Ming glanced at Zheng Qing and Lu Ling Feng.
Lu Ling Feng knocked on the gong.
"Lift the palanquin!"
The group walked through the streets of Chang'an, and it was almost midnight when they reached the Ghost Market.
Night fell, and the atmosphere of the Ghost Market had become eerie.
Su Wu Ming looked at the receding scenery, and walked towards the magistrate's residence.
He called out a few times.
Magistrate Yuan Lai finally opened the door, asking in confusion:
"County Lieutenant Su, what business do you have here?"
Su Wu Ming chuckled:
"I specially came to have a drink with my dear brother."
Then, he took out a jar of wine.
But when Yuan Lai saw the wine, he sighed:
"Oh, I'm not in the mood for it today!"
Su Wu Ming guessed:
"Is it because your heart is heavy?"
Yuan Lai decided to follow this line of conversation, pretending to be surprised: "How did County Lieutenant Su know?"
Su Wu Ming comforted him:
"Brother Yuan, don't worry, it's not for physical reasons!
It's all because of this special day, I followed my teacher, Master Di, for ten years!
Every July 15th, my teacher would feel unwell, he would always call me to have a drink, and it would be fine after that!
I've already told the servants to buy wine and food, they'll be here soon!"
Yuan Lai looked at the time, estimated the time, and slowly said:
"Oh, then I'll let County Lieutenant Su treat me.
Please!"
……
On the other side, inside the Ghost Market—
The group walked to a certain place, and suddenly a gust of yin wind blew up!
Even the paper money that was scattered along the way was blown everywhere by the wind!
Fei Ji Shi suddenly ran back in a hurry:
"It's coming, it's coming, the Tiger-Subduing Beast is coming!"
Everyone in the group held their swords and shields, ready for battle.
"Run! Why aren't you running?"
Fei Ji Shi saw that everyone was ready for battle, immediately changed direction and hid aside, not forgetting to remind them:
"Why aren't you running? You'll be killed!"
Lu Ling Feng said firmly:
"Tiger is the king of all beasts!
There is absolutely no beast in this world that can eat tigers!"
Fei Ji Shi suddenly realized:
"Yeah! Why didn't I think of that before? I'm so clever!"
Lu Ling Feng ordered:
"You stay here and guard the palanquin, I'll slay this monster!"
"Yes!"
Lu Ling Feng charged straight ahead.
The Tiger-Subduing Beast ran wildly forward, its tail covered in thorns dragged on the ground, even spewing out sparks!
One strike of the sword, it landed, but the powerful force rebounded, shaking him back repeatedly!
……
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