Thief Emperor

Chapter 59 No need to take risks
The imperial envoy stayed in Xuanzhou for about ten days and then left.

Before leaving, all Xuanzhou officials, including Qingyang County Magistrate Xue Song, were dragged to see off this observant angel.

Before leaving, Pei Tianshi, who was still sitting in the carriage without the imperial envoy's guard of honor, smiled warmly and waved goodbye to the Xuanzhou officials.

After the carriage drove away, the humble smile on Governor Tian's face slowly faded away. He turned his head to look at Xue Song and said with a smile, "Brother Yue Ji."

Magistrate Xue bowed slightly and said, "I am here."

"We, the officials of Xuanzhou, have finally passed this hurdle. You Qingyang have also made great contributions, especially that Li from your county... Li what?"

Magistrate Xue replied, "Li Zhao."

"Yes, Li Zhao."

Governor Tian put his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "These days, Master Pei told me that he was going to recruit Li Zhao to join his army, but Li Zhao was unwilling. This is a good thing."

"If he joins Master Pei's army, all the officials in Xuanzhou will be put in a passive position."

When Master Pei was negotiating terms with Governor Tian, ​​he did not mention Li Yun at all because Li Yun, firstly, had not followed him, and secondly, had not written any testimony, let alone come out to testify.

Therefore, Li Yun's existence could only scare people like Governor Tian, ​​and he could not be used as a bargaining chip. In addition, Magistrate Xue had reported the matter to the state in advance, and Master Pei, who had anticipated this, simply did not mention Li Yun.

Only if Pei Zhuang subdues Li Yun on that day, or if Master Pei personally subdues Li Yun, can Li Yun become a handle for Master Pei to control the officials of Xuanzhou.

If that is the case, it will be much easier for Master Pei to get things done during this trip to Xuanzhou.

Magistrate Xue bowed and said, "It is all my duty. Thank you for your praise, Your Excellency."

Governor Tian said with a smile: "Brother Yue Ji, don't go back to Qingyang tonight. Let's have dinner together."

The leader had spoken, and Magistrate Xue naturally had no way to refuse. He could only nod and say, "I obey your command."

……

It was not until the afternoon of the next day that Magistrate Xue returned to Qingyang. After arriving at the Qingyang County Government Office, he had just walked to the door of the study when he heard the voice of his beloved daughter coming from inside the study.

"Yes, it's this bookshelf, the top shelf."

"The thick one in the middle. I saw Dad put it there last time."

"Oh, be careful, these are my father's treasures. If the bookshelf collapses, it will be ruined."

Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Xue’s face darkened and he pushed the door open and walked in.

In the study, Li Yun, who was standing on a stool, and Miss Xue, who was giving orders on the side, turned their heads to look at Magistrate Xue at the same time and froze in place.

Fortunately, Li Dadu was thick-skinned. He jumped off the chair, wiped the footprints on the chair with his sleeve, and said with a smile: "You are back, County Master. We are helping you tidy up the bookshelf. You see, there is a lot of dust wiped off."

Xue Yun'er was standing aside, hesitating and not daring to speak. When she saw Li Yun speak, she quickly turned around and ran outside: "Dad, I'll make you some tea."

After that, he ran out quickly.

Master Xue sat in his seat with a dark face, raised his head and looked at Li Yun, and said in a muffled voice: "What are you doing?"

Li Dutou was calm and put the newly stolen "Illustrated Records of Mountains and Rivers" on the table. He smiled and said, "Your Excellency, I borrowed two books from Miss Xue before. I almost finished reading them today, so I came here to return them. I also wanted to read some books on geography. Miss Xue said you have some, so we came here to get them."

Mr. Xue slammed the table hard.

"You're stealing!"

“This isn’t stealing.”

Li Dadu shook his head seriously and said, "If I steal it, I won't give it back. I will give it back after I finish reading it."

Mr. Xue snorted angrily, but said nothing more.

Mr. Li smiled and said, "Is the imperial angel gone?"

"gone."

Li Yun smiled and said, "It seems that Xuanzhou has passed the test."

Magistrate Xue was silent for a while, then sighed and said, "Xuanzhou has passed the test, but I don't know..."

I just don’t know if the court can pass it.

He did not finish his words, but took out a letter from his sleeve, placed it in front of Li Yun, and said, "A letter for you."

"Letter to me?"

Li Dadu was a little curious, so he stepped forward to take the letter and saw the signature on the envelope.

Respectfully submitted by Pei Zhuang.

Only then did Li Yun open the letter and take a quick look.

The content of the letter was very simple. It roughly meant that he had already gone back and would come to Xuanzhou to ask Li Yun to teach him martial arts when he had time.

However, at the end of the letter, Pei Zhuang wrote this.

"Brother Li has extraordinary strength. He is truly gifted. It's a pity that he has not met a famous teacher and has no rules. I hope that when you are free, you can go to the capital. I will recommend a famous teacher to you. With time, your martial arts will be perfected and you will become a master." "Respectfully presented by Pei Zhuang."

Li Yun folded up the letter and said, "Tsk, this rich family is different. Even the letters left by the family generals are very elegant."

Master Xue looked up at Li Yun and asked, "Will the Pei family still let you go?"

Li Yun shook his head: "Probably not, it was Pei Zhuang himself who wanted to invite me to the capital."

He looked at Master Xue and said with a smile, "A noble person like him is very reserved. If I didn't go after being invited once, how could he possibly invite me a second time?"

Magistrate Xue snorted, "These nobles all have a lot on their mind."

He thought of the fawning expression on Governor Tian's face when he saw off Master Pei that day, and could not help but frowning again.

Li Dutou took the geographical atlas on the table and looked at County Magistrate Xue: "Your Excellency, can I borrow this book to read for a few days?"

Master Xue then looked up and glanced at Li Yun, then sighed: "Don't damage it, I can't get a second copy of this book."

Li Yun nodded quickly: "I understand, don't worry."

Master Xue looked at Li Yun and said slowly, "If you have any books you want to read in the future, just come to me and borrow them. There's no need to be sneaky."

Li Yun was overjoyed when he heard this.

This is not an era when books are plentiful. Every book is valuable enough. Moreover, a small number of books are handwritten and may not be found even if you want to.

County Magistrate Xue can be said to be very generous.

He bowed his head, said thank you, then turned around and left Mr. Xue's study happily.

Not long after he walked out, he saw Miss Xue who was still waiting outside cautiously. When she saw Li Yun coming out of the study, Miss Xue breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I thought you couldn't come out."

Li Dutou smiled dumbly: "The county lord is a very good person, it's not as exaggerated as you say."

"you do not know."

Xue Yuner whispered, "My father takes books very seriously. When my two brothers were young, they damaged a few pages and were almost beaten to death by him."

"We went to steal his book, and he saw us..."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Li looked back at Mr. Xue's study and was also a little curious: "Maybe the county lord has gotten older and his temper has become better."

Xue Yun'er continued to speak, interrupting Li Yun's trance.

"I heard that you're going out to fight bandits again in a few days?"

"Correct."

Li Yun nodded and said, "There is a large village that needs to be wiped out this month to rid the people of harm."

"Humph."

Xue Yun'er snorted, "You didn't go to suppress bandits at all. You clearly went home."

Li Yun said sternly, "Miss Xue, you have misunderstood me. Go to the county jail and take a look. I have already captured two bandits from the villages and put them in jail."

Xue Yuner then looked at Li Yun and blinked: "You...really went to suppress the bandits?"

"Then there is still a holiday?"

Mr. Li smiled and said, "To get rid of harm for the people of Qingyang."

"But…"

She looked around and whispered, "But shouldn't you know all those people..."

“Maybe I know some of them, but I don’t know most of them.”

Mr. Li patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Miss Xue, they definitely won't recognize me now."

Xue Yun'er quickly raised her head, looked at Li Yun, then blushed and lowered her head again.

In her opinion, Li Yun, the bandit leader, should never attack his fellow bandits. In the novels, these bandit leaders might even be sworn brothers!
And now, he is killing his fellow men...

He must have promised Dad something!
Why did he agree to this...

Thinking of this, Miss Xue felt a little confused. She clenched her fists, turned around and ran away.

"You... don't have to take such a risk."

After saying this, the woman turned and ran away.

Li Dadu stood there, scratching his head, completely confused.

How does this girl talk...

No clue?
(End of this chapter)