Chapter 970

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As Meng Ziyi expected, once the news came out, the first to boil was the entire Qingshui County. The commoners spread the word one to ten, ten to a hundred, and everything that happened at the Yamen spread at a terrifying speed.

A small courtyard.

The gate was kicked open.

A middle-aged man rushed in and said excitedly to the middle-aged woman sleeping on the bed, "Get up quickly, stop sleeping."

The woman had been sleeping soundly and was disturbed; she was a bit impatient and said unhappily, "What's the matter? Could it be that the sky of Qingshui County has collapsed, making you so anxious to go flee from famine?"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man punched the air forcefully.

"It's not just the sky of Qingshui County that has collapsed; the sky of the entire Suiyang Prefecture has collapsed!"

As soon as this was said, the woman hurriedly sat up.

"Old Li, have you gone crazy? Don't scare me; I'm timid. What sky of Suiyang Prefecture has collapsed?"

Old Li spat twice and said, "What do you mean crazy? I asked you to go to the Yamen to watch the fun today, but you refused!"

"Do you know what happened?"

"What?"

Old Li kept her in suspense and took a sip of water.

The woman's expression was nervous.

"You know the Living Yama, right? He was ordered to inspect the world and came to my Suiyang Prefecture, but ended up staying in a black shop. If his subordinates weren't highly skilled in martial arts, he would have almost lost his life. The Living Yama caught the shopkeeper and brought him to the Yamen, but it turned out the Magistrate and the shopkeeper were in cahoots, and they threw Lord Gao into prison!"

"Lord Gao was so angry that he questioned the politics on the spot, beheading the Magistrate, the Private Secretary, and the Constable. Many people were scared to tears on the spot, but your husband didn't make a sound!"

Old Li's pants were wet in a large patch, and his proud voice sounded.

Upon hearing this, the woman felt a chill.

"What?"

"The Magistrate was beheaded? Is this true or false?"

The middle-aged man said with a face full of certainty, "How could this be false? I saw it with my own eyes. Lord Gao was also tortured, whipped three... no, four times; it was miserable."

"Therefore, Lord Gao was furious and wants to question the politics of all the officials in the entire Suiyang Prefecture, strictly investigating all illegal activities. Whoever doesn't go will be dismissed and investigated, and never employed again!"

"It's truly refreshing! These corrupt officials who are high and mighty every day and oppress us have finally met their match. I must go to Suiyang City to take a look; I'll go early to grab a spot. You stay home and watch the house, and remember to lock the doors and windows at night. At two hundred catties, you can't let small thieves bully you."

Upon hearing this, the woman was full of dissatisfaction, "Watch the house my ass! With Lord Gao making such a big move, who would dare to neglect their duty now?"

"Let's go together!"

"Good!"

"I really am worried about you being home alone."

Saying this, the two packed their luggage, brought some dry rations and water, and walked out the door.

But the next second, both of them froze in place. ===== CHAPTER 972 =====