Crossing the Nongmen: The Space of Doctor Women is on fire!

Chapter 391 You Must Pay
Qi Lang secretly despised his own wild ideas and felt that he had a dirty mind. He secretly condemned himself for being unkind to Yingying. He knew it was not the right girl, but he still kept his eyes on other girls. He deserved to die!

"Thank you for your advice, I understand."

Qi Lang and Yang Jinfan walked out of the front hall one after another. In the cold winter, no one dared to go back to the house without the order of the imperial envoy. They just stood in the yard outside. Except for the unconscious Yang Laosan who was carried into the house for treatment, even the pregnant Wang and the oldest Huai Ying were waiting outside.

Yang Jinfan hurried over to inquire about Huaiying and Wang's situation. Although the two of them only talked for an incense stick's time, there was still a light snow falling from the sky and the air was chilly. Huaiying and Wang's faces did not look very good either.

Yue Pan and Xing Nuo saw the young lady coming out, and hurried to her, checked her worriedly, and said after making sure that she was okay, "Please forgive us, young lady. It's our fault that we didn't have the ability to ask the master to show mercy and invite the old lady and the young lady to wait in the house. We didn't have time to take two cloaks to keep warm when we went out this morning. We didn't take good care of you two. We deserve to die!"

Yue Pan Xing Nuo knelt down without any hesitation, and the twin sisters followed suit.

"My servant failed to protect my master, please punish me, young lady!"

When the maids and servants behind Wang heard what they said, they were so scared that two of their souls ran away and they immediately knelt down.

The young maids who were just selected by the young lady to enter the mansion actually had such awareness. They are also considered the elders of the mansion. They failed to protect their master, which is an even greater crime!
Qi Lang's face darkened instantly, and his eyes stared sharply at Huang Guiquan, who was pale and hesitant to speak.

"Sir Huang, this officer needs an explanation."

"..."

Huang Guiquan felt his eyes go dark. How could he explain it?

Should he explain why he had to make a group of people stand in the snow to wait for him, or explain why he neglected the lady of honor and her pregnant daughter?
According to the rules, without the order from the imperial envoy, even if he is a second-rank official, he can only wait outside and dare not act rashly!
Besides, it’s only a stick of incense’s time, and the weather in Jiangnan isn’t that cold, so what can happen?

There was a guy in the group who was in disarray, without shoes, with a hole in his body and bleeding profusely, but wasn't he still breathing?

Wang Mengwu was shaking like a sieve. His anger faded away, replaced by a biting cold. His lips were frozen purple, and the blood in his body was coagulating. The blood was slowly flowing out from the stab wounds, which was very horrifying. His feet were soaked in the cold snow water and turned white. His eyes were red, like a demon that had sneaked out of hell.

When Qi Lang caught a glimpse of his half-human, half-ghost appearance, his face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.

Huang Guiquan had no choice but to kneel on the ground and said, "It is my fault for not thinking carefully. Please punish me, sir!"

He hadn't thought out his lines for excuses, but he was more familiar with the process of admitting mistakes than anyone else. Having spent more than a decade in officialdom, he knew best whether one was wrong or not, and how crucial it was to admit one's mistakes first.

Sure enough, Qi Lang waved his sleeves, without even bothering to give him a glance, and signaled the servants around him to help him up.

The emperor only allowed him to visit the descendants of Huai. As for other aspects, it was better to have less trouble than more.

"Come in first."

At Qi Lang's command, Yang Jinfan quickly reached out and helped up the four maids. The maids and servants in Wang's room all breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the imperial envoy did not blame them, otherwise even ten of their heads would not be enough to chop off!

Someone brought silver charcoal into the house, and the chill on her body was dispelled. Yang Jinfan asked someone to bring hot drinks, and she was relieved when she saw everyone drink it. She was not making a fuss. The plague had not completely subsided. At this time, people's bodies were fragile and they would be infected with colds at the slightest disturbance. This winter was a baptism of the epidemic and a test for those who survived.

The room was warm and cozy, and Qi Lang finally asked about the current situation of the Wang family. The eldest son of the Wang family, Wang Mengwu, has been the head of the family for many years, and all the property and business are in his hands. The second son, Wang Zhongwu, is a leisurely and wealthy young man. He dotes on his wife and raises a son and a daughter. He is very happy.

After understanding everything, Qi Lang put down the teacup in his hand. Huang Guiquan saw that his expression had eased a lot, so he took the initiative to step forward and said, "Sir, the Wang family is a major taxpayer in this area. The taxes they pay every year are enough to feed the people of the two towns for half a year."

"Really? The Wang family is indeed good. Even when someone came to collect debts, they still insisted on paying taxes. They are indeed a prominent family in Suzhou. I will report the situation to His Majesty when I return to Beijing. It is also thanks to Mr. Huang's outstanding achievements in the four years he has been in office!"

Huang Guiquan was so scared that his back was covered in sweat. He immediately knelt down and said, "Sir, it is none of my business if someone comes to collect debts. Please look into this matter!"

God knows clearly that his original intention was that the adults would spare the Wang family and him in consideration of the money the Wang family pays every year!

Qi Lang sighed: "Don't be nervous, Master Huang. I have said that Master Huang is of a higher rank and does not need to kneel before me. I just asked this question. Master Huang, there is no need to be so nervous. After all, whether someone came to make trouble or not is the private matter of the Wang family, and I cannot intervene. However..."

He changed the subject and looked at Huang Guiquan clearly.

"Since the Wang family has been paying taxes for many years, they are also a role model for this place. With the richest family, the Wang family, as a role model, I'm sure other families will not be bad either. It's also because of Mr. Huang's good management. The emperor sent me here this time to check the officials' performance. Mr. Huang is really conscientious and hardworking, which is admirable!"

Huang Guiquan's legs went limp and he wanted to kneel again, but he still relied on his willpower to hold up his half-tilted body.

He thought that he had done a covert enough job in buying an official position to stay in Suzhou. In order to avoid suspicion from others, he deliberately pretended that the next prefect was not qualified for the position here, so he recommended him to continue in office. If the imperial envoy knew about it, wouldn't it be equivalent to the emperor knowing it as well?
"Sir, your humble servant..."

"Sir Huang, there is no need to say more. His Majesty knows that you love the people like your own children. You must have different feelings and considerations for Suzhou City. Your Majesty has always been sympathetic to court officials and has high praise for your behavior!"

A smile appeared on Qi Lang's young and handsome face, but his eyes were cold as ice.

Huang Guiquan's eyes went dark, his figure, hunched over by the blow, was staggering, his lips were trembling, his face was pale, he was completely devastated.

Yang Jinfan curled the corners of his lips slightly, bowed deeply, his eyes were hazy, and his words were sincere.

She is best at supporting the main actor.

"Your Majesty is wise, Your Excellency is wise! To be honest, if it weren't for Master Huang in Suzhou City, the people would have suffered terribly. I have been traveling around since I was young, and I have rarely seen a prosperous scene like Suzhou. It can be seen that Master Huang is a good ruler! With Master Huang here, Suzhou City is rich and abundant in resources. It is a well-deserved place to gather wealth and will surely become a role model for many places in Beifeng Country!"

Hearing the praise for him, Huang Guiquan's withered heart came back to life. When he heard the second half, his heart began to twitch again.

Where did this stupid girl come from? She just says things that can make people die!

Now, whether or not the official position can be kept is another matter, but the money cannot be avoided.

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