PDLP Chapter 426 Natsuki Fuyuki's Family Reunion
Chapter 426 Natsuki Fuyuki's Family Reunion
After saying that, he turned around and went back into the main hall of the county government office.
The old official and his young servant followed Chu Chen to the main hall, where Chu Chen waved for the maids to serve tea and snacks.
The old constable approached and said, "Sir, I have prepared wine and food for you. You have been busy all night for the people of Feng'an. Please come in!"
Chu Chen glanced at him and thought to himself that he was good at being a fence-sitter, but not smart enough.
Knowing that their purpose was to arrest the county magistrate, any normal person wouldn't resort to such tactics.
So he said, "No, I have a question for you, answer me honestly."
When the old official saw that Chu Chen wasn't eating, he immediately understood what was going on. He thought to himself that either the man in front of him looked down on things from small places, or he was frighteningly upright.
"My lord, please give me any instructions. I will answer to the best of my knowledge."
"Alright, let me ask you, did your master's son take a fancy to someone else's new wife a while ago, and then lock up the whole family?"
The old official immediately understood. It seemed that this time, his magistrate was doomed and had kicked a hornet's nest.
Young Master Luo Tao is really a pain in the ass! So he quickly said, "Sir, it is true! Young Master Luo Tao... ugh, that brat Luo Tao has been doing evil in Feng'an for quite some time now, just because he is the son of the county magistrate. Unfortunately, I am of lowly status and can only watch helplessly."
Chu Chen smiled after hearing this, thinking to himself that he was being a bit too hasty.
Before the matter has even been settled, he's already claiming to be of lowly status, clearly trying to get an official position for himself?
"Alright, there's no need to say more. If someone is capable, I will naturally help them out. Now, take those people to the county government office and treat them well. Bring them to see me first thing tomorrow morning."
After saying that, Chu Chen waved to him, signaling him to go about his business and that he needed to rest.
The old official bowed to Chu Chen and his group, then said to the maid beside him, "Take good care of the master, understand?"
Then, pulling the minor official along, they headed towards the prison.
Chu Chen was led by two maids into a luxuriously decorated room.
"This servant will undress you, sir..."
"Alright, you can all leave now. This young master doesn't like being waited on!"
After saying that, he sent the two maids out.
On the first day, Chu Chen was awakened by a drumbeat. He got up, washed up briefly, and went outside.
As soon as he opened the door, he saw the old constable from last night looking at Chu Chen with a fawning expression.
"Did you sleep well last night, sir?"
"Good, that's thoughtful of you. What's that drumming sound outside?"
"Your Honor, there are only two young sisters. They say they have a great injustice to accuse someone and have been knocking on their door for several days. The magistrate has ordered that they not be allowed to receive them."
Before the old official could react, he blurted it out without thinking.
Chu Chen frowned after hearing this. The two girls must be Xia Mu and Dong Xue.
He then spoke up sternly, "What? Did your magistrate give these orders from prison...?"
"Ah... sir, I didn't... I deserve to die, I deserve to die, I'll go and inquire right away."
"Fine, I'll go with you!"
After saying that, he strode towards the outside of the county government office.
The old constable followed behind Chu Chen and slapped himself across the face. All the work he had done last night might have been for nothing because of a single sentence he uttered this morning.
After Xia Mu and Dong Xue beat the drum outside the county government office for a while, they saw that the officials standing at the door remained unmoved.
She immediately deflated: "Sister, this isn't a solution. Why don't we go back and ask the young master for help?"
"Young Master is so powerful in the capital, he can definitely be of help!"
"Sigh, have you ever seen any young master or lord who would bother with our little girl's affairs? Let's not trouble him."
Chu Chen happened to come out from inside and heard the two sisters sitting on the ground with their backs to the drum, talking.
Then he stepped forward and said with a smile, "What, in your eyes, is your young master so bad to you?"
Upon hearing the familiar voice, the two sisters immediately turned their heads.
The moment he saw Chu Chen, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Young master, young master... please save my family!"
"Please, sir, have mercy on us sisters who have served you in the capital!"
Seeing this, Chu Chen stepped forward and pulled the two up: "Alright, have you forgotten the rules of the young master? Stop kneeling!"
The old official felt a chill run down his spine when he heard the two sisters calling him "Young Master" repeatedly.
He thought to himself, "If things go wrong, everyone in the county government will probably be doomed."
Last night, Chu Chen told him to take good care of the people in the prison. He thought someone had filed a complaint with the emperor and a special official had been dispatched to investigate.
But since the two sisters are servants of the official in front of us, it must be a personal grudge. If someone holding His Majesty's token wants to settle a personal score, how could the county government possibly have any survivors?
So he quickly stepped forward to help Chu Chen up the two sisters and said, "You two young ladies have suffered. I was away on business a few days ago and only heard about your situation yesterday. You have been wronged, but alas, I am but a humble person with little influence!"
Chu Chen curled his lip after hearing this, thinking, "Damn, you're the only one with eight hundred schemes in your mind."
After the old constable finished speaking, he turned around and shouted to the constables at the door, "Are they all dead? Hurry up and invite the magistrate and the two young ladies inside!"
Xia Mu and Dong Xue felt instantly reassured when they heard the official's attitude change 180 degrees.
As expected, our young master is omnipotent.
"Alright, come inside with the young master. Everything's alright now. You'll be able to see your family soon."
After an incense stick had burned for a while, Chu Chen sat in the main seat, with Xia Mu and Dong Xue sitting beside him. The old official was respectfully leading the four of them toward Chu Chen.
"My lord, the person has been brought here. Clean clothes and food were prepared last night, so please rest assured."
The old official rushed ahead of the four and bowed to Chu Chen, saying...
Chu Chen didn't speak, and Xia Mu and Dong Xue ignored him, instantly getting up and running towards the four of them: "Father, Mother, Brother, you've suffered."
So, the six of them hugged each other and cried together.
Seeing this scene, Chu Chen suddenly felt a little embarrassed, so after they had finished crying, he stood up and said to them.
"Alright, Natsuki Tsuyuki, it's alright now. This won't happen again!"
Xia Mu and Dong Xue then realized what was happening and turned to the four of them, saying, "Father, Mother, Brother, Sister-in-law, come quickly, greet Young Master Chu. He's the one who saved you."
After saying that, he led the four of them to kneel down in front of Chu Chen.
"My family and I thank Master Chu!"
"Alright, get up. Someone, bring a seat!"
Chu Chen gestured for them to stand up, and then had them all sit to his left and right.
Now that I'm here, I'll make them famous in front of the people of Feng'an, and let everyone know that my family has a powerful backer.
This will save a lot of trouble.
The six people, flattered and overwhelmed, sat with one side of their buttocks on Chu Chen's bottom, unsure of what to say for a moment.
At this moment, Chu Chen waved his hand and said, "Men, bring the prisoners here!"