flstandardbreds Chapter 164: Officials? The County Magistrate Visits
Chapter 164: Officials? The County Magistrate Visits
Zhao Chengfeng came out of Su Yanyan's yard and sent a message to the Su family first, informing them that Su Yanyan had gotten into a big trouble and asking them to come over.
He is now unable to sleep or eat. Although the bet was signed by Su Yanyan, she was using the name of the county magistrate's office, so he cannot escape the responsibility. The person hasn't come to him yet, so there is still room for discussion. If she comes to him, things will be out of control.
After discussing with the people around him, he decided to go find Yao Qingnian first to feel out the situation.
So he brought his people to Yao Qingnian's shop, which was full of people.
Because he was wearing his official uniform, everyone thought something had happened in the shop, and they all looked at him. He then lowered his head and realized that he had not changed into his regular uniform. He was neither in nor out, so he said awkwardly, "Don't be so reserved, everyone. I'm not here to investigate a case, I just came to take a look. You guys eat, don't mind me."
The crowd was talking about this. Could it be that the county magistrate also came here to eat? Oh, the reputation of Qingnian Food Court is really growing. Even the county magistrate is attracted here.
The waiter came over and said, "Master County Magistrate, would you like something to eat?"
"No, I came to see your boss for some private business. Is she in the shop?"
"Please wait a moment, sir. The boss is in the backyard. I'll go call her." After saying that, the waiter ran to the backyard and told Yao Qingnian that an official was looking for her.
Yao Qingnian heard the noise and came out: "Sir, what do you want to talk to me about?"
"Miss Yao, this business is pretty good, haha."
"You manage Anding County so well, all thanks to you. It's not bad." Yao Qingnian replied politely.
The county magistrate was about forty years old, with a square face, broad ears, a full forehead, and bright eyes, exuding a sense of majesty.
"I didn't expect that Miss Yao is not only good at writing poems, but also speaks beautifully."
"I wonder what brings you here, sir?" Yao Qingnian guessed that he probably came here because of Su Yanyan's matter.
"The girl is smart, but there are so many people here. May I have a moment to talk to you?" Zhao Chengfeng looked around the shop and saw many people looking at them.
"If you don't mind, please move to the backyard!" Yao Qingnian invited the county magistrate to sit down in the backyard.
"Miss Yao, you are a girl, but you have run such a prosperous business. I admire you." Yao Qingnian looks young, but she is very capable. He saw the poems and paintings at the banquet and they were really good. He didn't expect that there was such a talented woman in Anding County. He admired her from the bottom of his heart without the slightest hypocrisy.
"It's rare for you to come here, I'd like to invite you to try our restaurant's signature dishes." Yao Qingnian asked Zhongxia to serve a few signature dishes to the county magistrate. Although he was Su Yanyan's uncle, he was also someone who could not be offended. Otherwise, she would be guilty of opening this shop in Anding County.
"I've heard that the food in your shop is delicious, but I've never had the chance to come here. Now is the day to enjoy the food." The county magistrate was a straightforward person and started eating without hesitation.
"I guess you didn't come to my shop specially to eat, did you? If you have something to say, just say it." Yao Qingnian said straight to the point.
"Then I won't beat around the bush with you. I already know about the bet you made with my good-for-nothing niece Su Yanyan. I came here today to apologize to you on her behalf. Yanyan has been spoiled, so please don't bother with her." Zhao Chengfeng put down his chopsticks and spoke.
"Your Excellency, you are too kind. Miss Su is straightforward and lively, and she has done nothing wrong to me." Su Yanyan really did nothing wrong to her. She made things difficult for herself, but in the end she was the one who was embarrassed. Yao Qingnian was not affected at all, and he even made a lot of money because of it.
"I have already taught her a lesson. As for the five thousand taels of silver in your bet, I have already notified her parents to come and handle the matter." The county magistrate's words were vague, but Yao Qingnian understood the meaning.
"Don't worry, sir. This is a bet signed between Miss Su and me. It has nothing to do with you. As long as you don't interfere in this matter, I, Yao Qingnian, will definitely not implicate you." Yao Qingnian said.
"Then I would like to thank Miss Yao here!" Hearing Yao Qingnian's words, he felt relieved. He had no intention of interfering in the matter, but was worried that his reputation would be implicated, so he came here specifically to see Yao Qingnian's attitude. Miss Su was so willful and capricious, and she should suffer a little and learn her lesson, otherwise she might cause even greater trouble in the future.
After Zhao Chengfeng had eaten and finished talking, he felt much more at ease. He stood up and said goodbye to Yao Qingnian, who saw him out of the shop.
When I returned to the backyard, I saw silver on the table, and my impression of this county magistrate improved a little.
She heard from others that County Magistrate Zhao Chengfeng was an honest and good official who always put the people first in everything he did. His only shortcoming was that he was too filial and easily confused when it came to matters concerning his own mother. For example, when it came to Su Yanyan, he did not agree to let Su Yanyan stay in his house, but he could not persuade the old lady, so he had to give up.
As soon as Zhao Chengfeng left, Old Madam Zhao sent someone over, saying that she wanted to invite Yao Qingnian to her house for a chat. Yao Qingnian had not intended to go, but for Zhao Chengfeng's sake, she agreed.
When they arrived at the county magistrate's residence, Yao Qingnian was taken straight to the backyard.
"Grandma, she was the one who bullied Yanyan!" Su Yanyan was massaging Old Madam Zhao's back. When she saw Yao Qingnian come in, she pointed at her and complained.
He had just been confined by Zhao Chengfeng, but was released after he acted coquettishly in front of the old lady.
"Ms. Su, the stain on your face hasn't been washed off yet?" Yao Qingnian looked at her with amusement.
"Grandma, look at her. She dared to do this in front of you. What will happen when we go out? I don't know what she used on my face. I can't wash it off. You must make the decision for me."
"Are you Yao Qingnian?" The old lady had a head of silver hair combed meticulously, and her eyes were sharp and cold, which made people feel very uncomfortable.
"I wonder why Madam Zhao asked me to come here?" Yao Qingnian didn't want to pay attention to them, but she was already here.
"You are asking even though you already know the answer. I asked you to come here because of my granddaughter. I heard that you two made a bet and she lost five thousand taels of silver to you."
"That's true." Yao Qingnian found a seat and sat down calmly.
"What an unruly country girl!" Su Yanyan scolded as she looked at her.
"I'm not a servant in your family. Put away that arrogant look on your face. If you have something to say, say it quickly. If you have to fart, fart quickly." If she had known this would happen, she would not have come, wasting time.
"Yan Yan is a little girl, so she is bound to be reckless. I was just playing with you. Here are these for you. Miss Yao, please take out the bet and let this matter rest!" Madam Zhao asked the servants to bring a box with five hundred taels of silver in it...