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Chapter 33: County Lieutenant (Please Read)

On both sides of the gate of the mansion stood two guards wearing shiny silver scale armor and with swords on their waists.

Both of them are high-level warriors, with stern expressions and exuding a murderous aura.

A couple in their forties or fifties walked to the gate. They were wearing coarse linen clothes, carrying fruits and eggs in their hands, and their brows were full of anxiety.

"My Lords, could you please let us see the County Lieutenant? My son was mistakenly imprisoned, and he's been very well behaved..."

"roll!"

The guard interrupted them with a sharp shout.

"Can you see the County Lieutenant whenever you want? Get out of here and stop being an eyesore."

Seeing that the couple was about to speak, the guard pulled out half of the blade that was flashing with a cold light.

The two were frightened and left quickly.

As a guard at County Lieutenant Liu's gate, he was accustomed to such scenes. Almost every day, unscrupulous people would attempt to see the County Lieutenant.

Not long after the couple left, another person came.

"I've sent a letter from Baihe Village to the county lieutenant. Please pass it on."

As the man spoke, he handed over a letter.

The guard took the letter, glanced at the envelope, and hurriedly turned around to go into the house to deliver the letter.

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Living room.

Liu Yaozu sat in the main seat. He had thick eyebrows, big eyes and a tough face. At the age of forty, he still looked young and dignified.

On both sides sat a dozen big landlords and village chiefs.

"Sir County Lieutenant, we understand what you mean. There is great potential for this matter, great potential!"

A fat and white landlord flattered Liu Yaozu with a smile on his face.

Liu Yaozu picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip. "Please keep this a secret. After the matter is completed, we will split the profits 70% and 30%."

The profit was split 30% to 70%, so of course he got 70%.

"Your Excellency the County Lieutenant is worrying too much. We will definitely keep our mouths shut."

"We have been dealing with each other for so many years, don't worry."

"..."

Everyone present expressed their opinions.

The landlords and village chiefs present all had close ties with Liu Yaozu and had complex interests with him.

"Of course I trust you all, but I just want to remind you to be careful in case you run into any jealous people."

After Liu Yaozu finished speaking, he held up the teacup in his hand and said he was seeing the guest off.

The others were sensible: "Since the county lieutenant has made all the arrangements, we will take our leave first."

Everyone left.

Two beautiful maids walked into the reception hall, swept the tables and chairs, and put away the tea sets.

None of the maids in this mansion were bought by Liu Yaozu; they were all given to him by others. Each one was beautiful and could be used as his concubines at will.

Liu Yaozu has not married yet.

For a martial artist, getting married too early will delay his martial arts training.

There is a more important reason: when he was young, his family background was ordinary, but he thought he had outstanding talent in martial arts. Only when his strength and status reached a certain level could he find a wife that satisfied him.

The wife he can find as a congenital warrior is definitely different from the wife he can find as a high-level warrior.

As a man who only wants to climb up the social ladder and gain more wealth and status, his wife's family must have the power to help him.

At this time, the housekeeper came.

"Master, Miss Lu has accepted the jade bracelet you sent."

"What did she say?"

Liu Yaozu couldn't wait to ask.

The Lu family is a family of Qigong practitioners in Tonggu County. The current county magistrate is the head of the Lu family, and Liu Yaozu's courtship is Lu Jinlan, his granddaughter.

Lü Jinlan was just an ordinary person, with average looks, a bad temper, and a willful nature. Even so, it would be difficult for Liu Yaozu to marry into the Lü family.

"Miss Lu only said one good thing." The housekeeper answered truthfully.

The jade bracelet was made of top-quality green and purple jade that Liu Yaozu spent a lot of money to buy from another place through someone.

"Okay, I see."

Liu Yaozu was helpless. He was a rare young talent in Tonggu County, so what?

"Master, there is also your letter from home."

The housekeeper handed over a letter from Baihe Village.

Liu Yaozu took it casually, opened the envelope and looked through it, finishing it quickly.

"He's really not making any progress at all, and he's still relying on the family he's exiled to take over other people's land. If you say hello to the clerk in charge of the land deeds, you're not going to owe him a favor or give him a share..."

My third nephew had a rib broken by a fellow villager? He deserved it. Why would you blame me for such a small matter?

Liu Yaozu didn't believe a word of what Liu Hongwei wrote in the letter, saying that Liu Hongtu was bullied and had his ribs broken.

He knew the character of his three nephews. Relying on his support, each one of them was more domineering than the other.

"The land deed must be dealt with, and the other small matter can be left alone."

He thought to himself, with his elder brother in Baihe Village, there was definitely no need for him to deal with such trivial matters.

No matter what, he is his nephew!

The longer he was out there, the more he realized the importance of family background.

Now he is the head of the Liu family. He must hold up the Liu family's pillars and protect the growth of the younger generations. Who knows, one of his nephews or nieces might become successful and become a help to him in the future, or even become his backer.

Also, when he was training in martial arts, his brother saved money to support him. The relationship between him and his brother is beyond doubt.

"Let's go to the county government office."

Liu Yaozu got up, changed his clothes, and prepared to go to the county government office to handle business, and by the way, deal with the issue of Zhao Shuai's land deed.

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Two days later.

In Baihe Village, Liu Yaozong received official documents from the county government and a letter from his brother.

"Oh, this is going to be a mess."

He didn't know how he felt.

Their Liu family will make a lot of money from this incident, but when he thinks of the powerlessness of ordinary people in the world, he can't help but sigh with grief.

"Hongwei!"

He called his eldest son.

"Dad, what's wrong?"

When Liu Hongwei entered, he saw Liu Yaozong holding a letter in his hand. "Uncle wrote here? Is he writing about the land deed, or is he trying to teach that kid Xu Sangou a lesson?"

Seeing his son's domineering behavior, Liu Yaozong couldn't help but point at his nose and scold him: "I told you to forget about that matter, why did you still write a letter to your uncle? He is a county lieutenant, not your three brothers' thugs. You and your wife will have one hundred taels of silver deducted from your monthly expenses as a punishment!"

what?
Liu Hongwei is most afraid of cutting expenses, after all, his father now controls the family finances.

"Dad, I was wrong. I really know I was wrong. I will never bother you again. Let's just forget about this time..."

"Say it again and you'll be fined two hundred taels!"

"..."

Liu Hongwei immediately fell silent.

"How many weddings have there been in our village recently?"

Liu Yaozong talked about business.

"The Xu family is the daughter of Xu Sangou's eldest brother and Chen Baguai. There's another family marrying off their daughter to another village. These are the only two families confirmed; I haven't heard of the others. Why are you asking this, Dad?"

"Go and inform them that the wedding is on hold and cannot take place."

"Ah? Why?"

"look by youself."

Liu Yaozong handed the document to Liu Hongwei.

Liu Hongwei took it with doubt, and after taking a closer look, he stood there in shock.

The people of Yuanli County are going to suffer!
(End of this chapter)