I am a boss in the world of nine uncles

"Have you investigated whether the drought affects one county, one prefecture, one state, one route, or the whole country?" Inside the government office, in the courtyard, Qin Yao stood with his hands behind his back, quietly looking at the extraordinary young girl in front of him.

Lin Moniang: "..."

She hadn't actually done any research; all she knew about the disaster was from what her family had told her.

My father said the price of rice was rising three times a day. My sister-in-law said that grain merchants must be hoarding it for profit. My mother lamented the hardships faced by ordinary people, saying that some impoverished families would surely starve to death.

“Mo Niang, I know you are distressed by the hardships of the people and are therefore very anxious; but to solve the problem, we cannot rely on hearsay, we need to investigate and collect evidence.”

To put it more bluntly, let's pinpoint the core of the problem.

"Rice prices are soaring now, partly due to the drought, but is the drought really the main cause?" Qin Yao said softly.

"Has the master investigated?" Lin Moniang asked in a low voice, her cheeks flushed.

Qin Yao nodded: "As a local official, I can't be less perceptive about people's livelihood issues than you, can I?"

In fact, there was no large-scale drought this year; it was just that Xinghua Prefecture received less rainfall, which was considered a mild drought in the region.

Therefore, in theory, rice prices should rise, but not this drastically. The main reason for the current surge in rice prices is that grain from outside cannot be imported.

"Can't get in?" Lin Moniang blinked, looking puzzled.

“That’s right. There’s a group of pirates in the surrounding waters. Their leader is called Lang Lifei. He and his brothers roam the seas, robbing cargo ships. No merchants dare to come here anymore. As rice stocks decrease, rice prices will become more and more expensive,” Qin Yao said.

Lin Moniang was furious: "These pirates deserve to die!"

Qin Yao smiled and said, "Don't forget the teachings of Guanyin Bodhisattva."

Lin Moniang took a deep breath, her eyes filled with gratitude: "Lord Wu, thank you for clearing up my doubts. I know what to do now."

"Go ahead," Qin Yao waved his hand and said, "I'll wait for your good news."

Lin Moniang nodded and quickly turned to leave.

midair.

Above the auspicious clouds.

Guanyin smiled slightly and turned to look at the barefoot immortal beside her, whose expression was complicated: "Are you relieved now?"

The Barefoot Immortal looked bewildered: "Bodhisattva, he seems like a completely different person?"

"He hasn't changed. It's just that you treat him as an enemy, so he can only treat you as an opponent. If you don't give him respect, he won't give you face."

Guanyin said incisively, "Just like today, when he reminded Mo Niang not to forget my teachings, that is the good karma I sowed before. Great Immortal, do you understand?"

The Barefoot Immortal nodded slightly: "I understand, he's a stubborn mule."

"You're the donkey, and a stubborn one at that." The words had barely left his lips when a rebuttal suddenly rang in their ears.

The barefoot immortal's lips twitched, but Guanyin couldn't help but burst out laughing...

"Uncle, uncle, something terrible has happened."

The next day, at the county government office, a disheveled young man suddenly stumbled into the courtroom and shouted.

Inside the courtroom, on the high platform, Wang Shiqi frowned and said in a low voice, "How dare you! Can't you see that I, the magistrate, am judging a case?"

"Uncle...sir, something has happened to Ah Lang," the young man said evasively.

Wang Shiqi's expression changed drastically, and he immediately ordered, "Court adjourned!"

Between the two shifts of constables, the aggrieved party was completely bewildered: "Sir, this case isn't closed yet?"

"Insufficient evidence, we'll decide another day." Wang Shiqi waved his hand and said, "Come on, take both of them away."

"Sir, I have witnesses!" the victim cried out.

However, the bailiffs ignored his shouts and quickly took both parties away from the yamen.

"You may all leave now," Wang Shiqi said to the remaining constables after watching them leave.

The constables bowed in obedience and departed one after another...

What happened to Langlifei?

When only the uncle and nephew were in the large courtroom, Wang Shiqi immediately asked impatiently.

"He was won over by Lin Moniang. Not only did he stop robbing merchant ships, but he even distributed the rice and grain he had previously stolen to the people for free," the young man said.

Wang Shiqi suddenly widened his eyes: "How dare he? Does he really think I don't have the ability to suppress bandits?"

The young man said, "Because Lin Moniang knows immortal arts and promised to teach him how to cultivate immortality; compared to cultivating immortality, being a bandit has no future."

Wang Shiqi: "..."

"Ah Guo, go to the back office and fetch the clerk for me." After a long silence, he suppressed his anger and waved his hand.

In the blink of an eye, an old man wearing a black square cap and a brown long robe, with wrinkles on his bronze face, hurried over, cupped his hands and bowed, saying, "Master."

Wang Shiqi said, "Has Aguo told you about the relevant situation?"

"I told you," the advisor nodded.

"What good ideas do you have?" Wang Shiqi asked bluntly.

The advisor chuckled and said, "Let's arrange a marriage."

Wang Shiqi was taken aback: "Who's marrying whom?"

"Of course it's the young master and Lin Moniang."

The advisor said confidently, "If Lin Moniang can become your daughter-in-law, all problems will be solved."

Wang Shiqi thought for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "Brilliant!"

Mid-afternoon.

The advisor arrived at the Lin family residence on Meizhou Island with numerous gifts and greeted Lin Yuan, who came to greet him, saying, "Mr. Lin, it's been a long time."

"Mr. Zeng, what's going on?"

Lin Yuan glanced at the servant following behind the other party and asked in confusion.

The advisor laughed and said, "Mr. Lin, great news! I am here on behalf of my master, Lord Wang Shiqi, to propose marriage to you."

"Propose marriage?" Lin Yuan asked in surprise.

“That’s right. I’ve heard that your youngest daughter, Mo Niang, is gentle and virtuous, and a fairy-like figure. My young master, Xiao Fan, deeply admires her…” the advisor said.

Lin Yuan's right eyelid twitched suddenly, sensing that this was not a good thing: "Please wait in the living room for a moment, I'll go call Mo Niang."

Lean less.

Lin Moniang and Lin Yuan stepped into the living room together, and Lin Moniang said to the clerk with a determined look on her face, "Please go back and tell your master that I will not marry!"

"Marriage is a major event, and since ancient times it has been decided by parents and matchmakers. You, a young woman, cannot make your own decisions."

The advisor said calmly, then looked at Lin Yuan: "Mr. Lin, my master is Prime Minister Wang's man. If you refuse to marry your daughter off, then he will have no choice but to thoroughly investigate an old case."

"What old case?" Lin Yuan frowned.

"Years ago, you released Lang Lifei, didn't you? As far as I know, he's now under your daughter's protection. What, is your family keeping a bandit as a priority?" the advisor questioned.

"You're talking nonsense," Lin Moniang said lightly.

"That's the truth, Lin Yuan. Do you dare say otherwise?" the advisor said sternly.

Lin Yuan said, "Back then, I repelled Lang Lifei, not let him go!"

"It's just a different way of saying it. The fact is, you failed to capture Lang Lifei. Lin Moniang, do you dare to say that you didn't subdue Lang Lifei?" the advisor questioned again.

Lin Moniang: "..."

"Hmph, I'll give you a day to consider. If you're still unwilling after a day, then don't blame my master for taking a purely official approach." The clerk snorted coldly, then led his men away. "Master, what should we do?" After he left, Madam Wang came out from the inner hall and asked worriedly.

She had served as an official's wife for several years and knew all too well that her husband had resigned and returned to his hometown because he could no longer tolerate the corruption in officialdom.

Now that the other party has such "conclusive" evidence, it's not a problem to imprison the husband and daughter!

“County Magistrate Wu must have a way!” Lin Moniang suddenly said, seeing her father’s speechless expression.

Lin Yuan said, "Mo Niang, we're not related, you can't just ask her for help every time you need something, can you? Do they owe you something or owe you something?"

“I know he has been incredibly kind to me, and I’m willing to give anything to repay him,” Lin Moniang said.

Wang's heart stirred slightly: "Master, let Mo Niang give it a try. Lord Wu is from the capital; perhaps he really can find a solution..."

Lin Yuan said helplessly, "The problem is, how am I going to pay it back? The more I owe, the more I owe."

"Wouldn't it be perfect if my younger sister married Lord Wu?" At this moment, the eldest son's wife suddenly walked over and said with eager eyes.

Three people: "..."

evening.

Lin Moniang looked conflicted, pacing back and forth in front of the government office, unable to take that step.

She now realizes that she not only owes the other party a debt of gratitude that she can never repay, but has even developed a serious dependency on them.

To put it more bluntly, it's because they believe that nothing can stump the other person, so they subconsciously seek their advice whenever they encounter trouble.

"What are you doing?" After a long while, just as she had spun around countless times, a voice suddenly asked, startling her.

"I...I was just passing by."

"Can you just walk around here dozens of times?" Qin Yao asked, amused.

Lin Moniang felt ashamed, but then mustered her courage and said earnestly, "That corrupt official Wang Shiqi used my father to threaten me into marrying his son. My father had no choice, and so did I, so..."

Qin Yao remained calm and nodded slightly: "No wonder you were as anxious as an ant on a hot pan."

Lin Moniang licked her lips and asked softly, "Do you have any ideas?"

"Yes, I have."

Qin Yao said, "If Wang Shiqi sends someone to your house to coerce or entice you again, just say that I admire you. If he dares to use his power to oppress you, I will go to the Emperor to report on my duties."

Lin Moniang blinked and asked, "Is this okay?"

"He's got a dirty past, he wouldn't dare take it from me," Qin Yao explained.

Lin Moniang's cheeks flushed slightly.

What do you mean I don't dare to compete with you?

"Does Lord Wu really say that?"

That night, at the Lin family residence, after listening to Lin Moniang's story, Madam Wang couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Lin Moniang lowered her head and said, "How could I joke about something like this?"

Wang: "..."

"So, perhaps Lord Wu really likes Mo Niang?" The eldest daughter-in-law said with a hopeful expression.

"I have no interest in romantic relationships," Lin Moniang quickly replied.

Lin Yuan said, "Madam, please prepare some gifts for me. I will go to the government office to express my gratitude first thing tomorrow morning."

Madam Wang nodded: "Yes, sir."

Lin Moniang: "..."

Did you guys even hear my declaration?
The next day.

The advisor returned to the Lin family mansion with an arrogant air, and looking at Lin Yuan in the courtyard, he said, "Mr. Lin, what have you decided?"

Lin Yuan shook her head: "I can no longer make this decision now."

The advisor was stunned: "What do you mean? You're Lin Moniang's biological father, and you can't make decisions for her?"

"It really is."

Lin Yuan sighed, feigning a sigh: "After you left yesterday, Mo Niang ran off to Magistrate Wu's place."

I don't know what she said to Magistrate Wu, but he asked her to tell me that he had long admired Mo Niang and that if the magistrate forced him to marry her, he would go to the emperor to report on his duties.

Mr. Zeng, as you know, he is a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), so meeting the emperor would be no difficult task for him...

Under these circumstances, how could I agree? Why don't you go and talk to Magistrate Wu?

Master: "..."

I'm not talking nonsense.

My opponent is a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), while I'm not even a Xiucai (a lower-level scholar). What's the point of competing with him?

Moreover, he not only couldn't fight, but he also had to stop the county magistrate from engaging in a direct confrontation with Magistrate Wu.

Although the county magistrate has the prime minister as his backer, who knows how close Wu County Magistrate is to the emperor?
If one is a disciple of the emperor, offending the other party would truly be like stirring up a hornet's nest!
at the same time.

East China Sea Dragon Palace.

After the Dragon King went to heaven to discuss matters, the Clam Consort suddenly burst into tears and rushed into the Bixie Palace, begging Bixie to go to the deserted island to rescue her husband.

Bi'an looked calmly at his sister-in-law and asked, "What's wrong with Second Brother? Does he need me to rescue him?"

"He's run into trouble again while practicing the Qiankun Great Technique, and he's been captured by a group of demons. I went there once, but I couldn't rescue him."

"Now that the Dragon King has ascended to heaven, and the whereabouts of his other sons are unknown, the only one who can save him is you, his own brother," Consort Clam sobbed.

If Bi'an hadn't heard that recording, he might have rushed to the rescue.

But now that he knows his second brother only hates that he is not dead, how could he listen to the words of the other party's concubine?

“Sister-in-law, I also want to save my second brother, but unfortunately, I’ve run into trouble while practicing my cultivation and have temporarily lost control of my immortal energy. I’m willing but unable to do so. How about this, you go and find the Dragon Mother. I think she will definitely have a way.”

Clam Consort: "..."

half an hour.

She flew out of the sea alone and landed on an island inscribed with an invisible array.

On the island, seeing that she was alone, Ya Zi immediately appeared, frowning as he asked, "Where's Fourth Brother?"

"The fourth prince refuses to come," said Consort Bang.

Ya Zi was stunned.

In his memory, the fourth brother valued brotherhood the most. How could he stand idly by when he heard that he was in danger?

"Your Highness, something's not right. I feel like there's an invisible hand manipulating many things behind the scenes. From the Dragon Palace of the East Sea to Meizhou Island, there are traces of it," Consort Bang said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Ya Zi suddenly recalled the slap that fell from the sky when he was about to kill Lin Moniang, and a chill ran down his spine.
“You’re right, nothing is right. We must find a way to lure it out, otherwise we’ll be in the dark and in the light, facing a crisis.”

After thinking it over, Consort Bang chuckled and said, "I have a plan."

Ya Zi reached out and pulled him into his arms, laughing as he said, "I knew my strategist wouldn't disappoint me... Now, tell me, what do you want to do?"

The next day.

On a beach somewhere on the coast of the East China Sea.

Just as General Turtle revealed his true form and lay on the soft sand enjoying a sunbath, cries for help suddenly rang out.

In an instant, General Turtle transformed into human form and gazed intently. He saw that Yan Gongzheng, a subordinate of the Second Prince, was leading a group of aquatic creatures, holding many girls hostage, rushing from the beach towards the sea... (End of Chapter)