Eat in Song Dynasty

Chapter 506 Reward
Wen Shu controlled the water for the county magistrate and performed artificial respiration on him which he had learned through the system earlier.

Qin Jingyang occasionally looked back to check the situation here, and when he saw this, his mind was stunned.

Fortunately, the county magistrate was lucky to survive, and Wen Shu handled the situation properly, so he woke up after a short while.

Seeing these strangers in front of him, County Magistrate Chen looked a little flustered and subconsciously pulled the collar of his shirt.

Suddenly, a robe flew from the right and fell on her.

"The wind is strong on the shore. You just fell into the water. Put on some clothes and be careful not to catch a cold."

The county magistrate glanced at Qin Jingyang, who had his back to her, and did not refuse. After thanking him, he grabbed his outer robe and tied it on without saying a word.

"Sir, you're finally awake!" The lawyer squeezed through the crowd, looking anxious.

County Magistrate Chen frowned slightly, stood up calmly, and asked the lawyer, "Where is the carriage?"

"I'm waiting right there. I'll help you over there."

"No need. I'm fine." The county magistrate brushed away the hand extended by the lawyer and bowed to everyone to thank them for saving him.

The people nearby waved their hands and said, "We just lent a hand and didn't help much, but these two really made great efforts."

"Yes, the wave just now was very big. If something goes wrong, it would be terrible." Everyone talked about what happened just now.

Hearing this, County Magistrate Chen was very moved and bowed to Qin Jingyang and Wen Shu again, "Thank you both for risking your lives to save me. Please come back to the county government with me so that I can prepare a small gift."

"It's just a small favor." Qin Jingyang wanted to wave his hand and refuse in a noble manner.

Unexpectedly, Wen Shu next to him had already spoken, "Okay."

Qin Jingyang was stunned at first, but then he realized that this girl was probably blinded by money.

Wen Shu saw that after she agreed, County Magistrate Chen was obviously relieved and made a gesture of invitation to the carriage.

She has a figure as slender as a bamboo, with sharp features. If it weren't known that she was a girl, she would have looked like a handsome and romantic man.

"Well, I rode here by myself. How about you ride with the master, and I'll ride beside you."

Qin Jingyang felt that it was not a good idea. After all, the county magistrate was a woman. It would be inappropriate for her to ride in the same compartment with her. He could not help but wink at Wen Shu.

How could Wen Shu not know what he was thinking? He rolled his eyes in his heart and lowered his head to explain, "He is a man now, there is no need to be shy."

Besides, the master is also riding with us, so what's there to worry about?

A quarter of an hour later, the carriage slowly drove onto the official road.

County Magistrate Chen looked at Qin Jingyang, who was sitting opposite him and seemed a little reserved, and started chatting: "My dear, you are not a local, right?"

"Well, no, we are from Bianjing?"

"Bianjing? That's the capital of the emperor. I knew it, you look extraordinary. You must be from a family of scholars with a long history of learning."

Upon hearing this, Qin Jingyang instantly became excited, sat up straighter, and said complacently: "Of course, young master."

Wen Shu suddenly coughed outside the window, and Qin Jingyang swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his mouth. After a long while, he snorted and said, "It's just an average family background. I can only eat a bite of food in Beijing."

County Magistrate Chen looked at him, then at Wen Shu who was riding a tall horse outside, and his heart was moved.

I'm afraid the one outside is the one who can make the decision.

For the rest of the journey, County Magistrate Chen did not say anything, and Wen Shu followed quietly on horseback outside.

After returning to the county government office, County Magistrate Chen went to the backyard to change his clothes, while Wen Shu and Qin Jingyang were waiting in the front hall.

While waiting for the tea, Wen Shu grabbed Qin Jingyang and asked, "Why are you at the dam? Are you following me?"

"How could that be possible." Qin Jingyang took her hand away, sat down leisurely on the chair, and said nonchalantly: "I heard that there was a stage for a play in Zhujiazhuang outside the city today. The one who came was the famous southern opera troupe Yunjiaban, so I wanted to join in the fun."

"How come the troupe went to the embankment? There is no stage there." Wen Shu narrowed his eyes and thought: I don't know how much this guy has seen.

Did you see her conjure lightning out of thin air from the storage basket?
"Isn't that what I'm talking about?" Qin Jingyang said calmly. "I asked around for a long time and found out that Zhujiazhuang was outside the South City Gate, so I called a carriage to go to the city. But soon after I left the city gate, I saw you following a carriage, so I was curious."

"And you followed me?"

"What? I called you several times, but you didn't hear me. I was afraid you were bewitched by the flower-beating machine, so I had to follow you." Qin Jingyang said proudly, "Oh, if it weren't for me, you would have been in danger just now. Why don't you thank me for saving your life?"

Wen Shu rolled his eyes, not quite believing it.

However, County Magistrate Chen happened to come out at this time, so she didn't dare to continue asking and just said she would go back and measure it slowly.

"Thank you both for your help today. This small gift is not my token of respect." County Magistrate Chen was holding a tray with six 10-liang silver ingots on it.

Sixty taels!
Yes, yes, Qin Jingyang’s eyes lit up.

Wen Shu was not polite and took it immediately, saying, "You are lucky to have a good life, so you can escape death."

Seeing Wen Shu putting all the money into his own pocket, Qin Jingyang became anxious and muttered quietly: "I have made great efforts in this matter, you should give me half of this money at least."

"Minutes, minutes, minutes. I can't go back without you."

County Magistrate Chen was listening and found it quite interesting.

However, I originally thought that this person should be a rich family kid, but why would a rich family kid care about a dozen or twenty taels of silver?

"Where are you two from? Are you passing through Fuliang or are you here to do business?"

Wen Shu had just put the silver in his pocket and said casually, "We are from the capital. We are returning home to visit relatives and happened to pass by Fuliang City."

"Visiting relatives?" County Magistrate Chen paused, then said with certainty: "The rumors in the city yesterday were probably written by you two."

"Rumors, what rumors?" Qin Jingyang looked confused.

“How come you see?”

Wen Shu said nothing, neither denying nor admitting.

In fact, the moment she went out to rescue people, she knew that this matter could no longer be concealed.

How could this county magistrate be mediocre since he has such prestige and reputation among the people? It is only a matter of time before they see through her plan to lure the snake out of its hole."

"I have been rescued by the two of you today, so I will speak frankly. Where did you get the news that Fuliang will be flooded?"

Although it has rained a lot recently and it also coincides with the flood season, it is also because of this that she attaches great importance to this matter. Not long ago, she had people reinforce and raise the levee. How did they determine that there would be a flood?

"Since you are asking sincerely, I will tell you directly." Wen Shu said sincerely, "There is no confirmed news, but there is a relative in my family who is good at observing the celestial phenomena. He mentioned in a casual chat that there may be floods in various cities in the south this summer, including Fuliang."

"Originally, this kind of thing is not something we should worry about. However, when I entered the city yesterday, I heard that the county magistrate is a good official who cares about the people and gets things done. So I thought that no matter whether it is true or not, I should inform the magistrate. Whether it is true or not, it is up to the magistrate to decide what to do. If the news is wrong, please forgive me."

"I see." County Magistrate Chen held the teacup and thought for a moment before saying, "Thank you both for your help. Whether it is true or not, I will investigate. I wonder where you are now. I will visit you again after this matter is settled."

Wen Shu paused, wondering whether he should say
Half a minute later, outside the county government office, Qin Jingyang looked at Wen Shu who was walking very fast, and couldn't help but catch up with him and said, "What did the county magistrate say to you? Tell me."

Just after exchanging pleasantries, they were about to leave. Before leaving, the county magistrate suddenly called Wenshu again, and the two of them talked secretly for a long time.

The most important thing is that he was avoided!
"Nothing." Wen Shu kept walking.

"I don't believe it. Did she tell you that she is a woman and ask you to keep her identity secret?"

Wen Shu paused, turned back and looked at Qin Jingyang intently.

Qin Jingyang felt a little frightened by her gaze.

"Shut up! If you keep yelling, you won't get a share of the money!"