sbdcsierra Chapter 97 County Magistrate
Chapter 97 County Magistrate
Several days later, Han Chengjia had gradually adapted to the life of a guard.
Liu Shan kept his word, not only arranging the best doctor for Han's mother, but also arranging for Sun Wangang to regularly send her precious medicinal herbs.
Han Chengjia was deeply grateful and became even more dedicated to his duties. If Liu Shan hadn't repeatedly refused, he would have stayed by Liu Shan's side almost constantly.
That afternoon, Liu Shan, who was supposed to be dismissed from work, was once again kept at the government office.
In the back hall of the government office, Yin Nantian dismissed his attendants and excitedly said to Liu Shan, "Great news! It's fantastic news!"
Liu Shan pursed his lips. The good news was probably true, but it certainly wasn't as big as it seemed. Yin Nantian was exaggerating.
Having received no response, Yin Nantian could only continue, "You finally got a reply after presenting a poem to the Empress Dowager. She personally instructed that your talent be specially rewarded and you be promoted."
Promotion?
It's only been a few days? That's incredibly fast!
However, Liu Shan certainly wouldn't refuse such a good opportunity.
He smiled slightly, and words of admiration and praise flowed from his lips like a never-ending river.
Yin Nantian listened with a smile at first, nodding occasionally in agreement and saying a few words of admiration.
Gradually, Yin Nantian's expression stiffened as he listened. He wanted to interrupt but couldn't find a good opportunity, and hesitantly watched Liu Shan's spittle fly everywhere.
Time flew by, and Yin Nantian had finished drinking all the tea in his cup, but Liu Shan still showed no sign of stopping.
Yin Nantian frowned. How could Liu Shan be even more talkative than the vegetable vendors on the street?
Finally, Yin Nantian lost his patience. He cleared his throat and interrupted, "Registrar Liu, according to the Empress Dowager's decree, you are about to be promoted to an eighth-rank official. I will arrange your specific position. Is there any position you particularly wish to hold?"
Liu Shan was overjoyed!
A promotion from the ninth rank to the eighth rank, skipping ranks?!
Really cool!
Praise flowed effortlessly: "The Empress Dowager is wise and powerful, virtuous and kind; she is truly a blessing to the world and to all people..."
"Ahem!" Yin Nantian had to interrupt, "Registrar Liu, answer my question."
Liu Shan paused for a moment, then asked, "Your Excellency, may I ask?"
Yin Nantian glared at him and repeated the question he had just asked.
Liu Shanxi was overjoyed; he really got whatever he wanted!
Without hesitation, he replied, "Your Excellency, I wish to serve as the Assistant Magistrate of Jinhua County."
Yin Nantian's smile gradually faded, and he looked at Liu Shan with a serious expression, asking, "Registrar Liu, are you serious?"
Liu Shan nodded in confirmation: "Absolutely true!"
Yin Nantian sighed.
The county magistrate's assistant was the deputy to the county magistrate, assisting him in handling all county affairs. He was a genuine eighth-rank official.
If Liu Shan wanted to become the county magistrate in another county, Yin Nantian would be more than willing. However, Jinhua County was the only exception.
Jinhua County has recently been hit by a series of major events, including the dismissal of the county magistrate, the purging of officials, and the ambush at a blacksmith's shop.
These major events were not only related to Liu Shan, but Liu Shan was also assassinated because of them.
It's very likely that Liu Shan and Jinhua County are incompatible according to their birth charts!
In such a complicated situation, Liu Shan actually volunteered to serve as the county magistrate of Jinhua County.
Is this kid really that stubborn?
"Registration Officer Liu, are you aware of the current situation in Jinhua County?" Yin Nantian earnestly reminded him, "I'm not questioning your abilities, but you've been embroiled in crises several times already. Going to Jinhua again now might be..."
Liu Shan could sense Yin Nantian's good intentions, but he also had reasons to go; otherwise, how would he have had the chance to avenge those twenty-five lives?
Liu Shan's expression said it all, but Yin Nantian still intended to persuade him one more time.
“Registrar Liu, Jinhua County is in grave danger and is not a good place to go. Why not go to the neighboring county? The position of county magistrate there is also vacant.”
However, Liu Shan firmly shook his head and refused: "Your Excellency, I have a reason to go to Jinhua County. There is an unfinished mission for me there. Please grant my request!"
Looking at Liu Shan's resolute expression, Yin Nantian pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Since that's the case, I won't force you. But you must understand that the situation in Jinhua County is complex. You must act carefully and not be reckless."
Liu Shan nodded outwardly, but in his heart he had already decided that he would get to the bottom of this no matter what.
Even if the road ahead is fraught with danger, we must thoroughly investigate the truth behind the blacksmith shop ambush and bring the mastermind behind it all to justice.
Even in the face of numerous obstacles, he was determined to seek justice for those twenty-five innocent lives and live up to his own sense of justice.
Yin Nantian sighed heavily. Since he couldn't stop it, he could only do his best to support it.
He said in a deep voice, "Jinhua County does not currently have a magistrate, so the county magistrate is the actual manager of the county. I will send someone to assist you in quickly grasping the situation in the county and bringing the mastermind behind it all to justice."
Liu Shan nodded solemnly. His purpose in going to Jinhua County was to find out who was behind it all.
However, he also knew that this was not something that could be accomplished overnight. He was prepared for a protracted battle and even more prepared to live apart from Li Wanqing.
Well, even though the two are currently separated, they haven't left the city, have they?
After thinking for a moment, Yin Nantian asked, "How about I select some men from my personal guards to accompany you to Jinhua County?"
Liu Shan shook his head. His combat strength was already enough to allow him to come and go freely in Jinhua County, and the fewer people who went to Jinhua County, the less likely the enemy would notice.
Seeing that Liu Shan was determined, Yin Nantian compromised and said, "Tomorrow I will petition His Highness Prince Kang. Once His Highness agrees, you can set off to take up your post immediately."
Liu Shan clasped his hands in thanks.
Yin Nantian waved helplessly: "Don't thank me, go back and get ready."
Upon returning to the Li residence, Liu Shan recounted the entire incident to Li Polu.
Li Polu's first reaction was strikingly similar to Yin Nantian's; he also advised Liu Shan to change his post to another county.
When he realized he couldn't persuade him, Li Polu ordered Liu Shan to bring more guards, wishing he could lend all the guards in the Li household to Liu Shan.
Liu Shan smiled and shook his head. Of course, he wouldn't take all the guards from the Li family with him; he only selected four loyal and agile guards.
Elder Pang Heran was among them.
Li Polu asked, half-laughing and half-crying, "Could we change the guard and leave Old Pang behind? Without him, the entire Li residence's defense capabilities will decrease by at least 50%!"
Liu Shan stared blankly at Lao Pang, never expecting the old man to be so popular.
In the evening, Li Wanqing, who had finally received the news, stormed up to Liu Shan in a rage, staring at him without saying a word.
Liu Shan felt uncomfortable being stared at and couldn't help but ask, "What are you looking at?"
"Look at you?"
Am I that good-looking?
Li Wanqing wrinkled her nose, "Show-off! Ugly man, I just felt that every glance at you was precious, what if you... Waaah!"
Liu Shan hurriedly covered Li Wanqing's mouth, saying repeatedly, "Shh, you can't curse me like that."