Quick Transmigration: Don't Let an Honest Man Become a Villainous Supporting Female Character

County government office.

"From this day forward, all account books in the county government office shall be sealed and no one shall be allowed to touch them without authorization."

Lord Shen's gaze fell on the county magistrate.

The county magistrate's smile froze for a moment, but he still cupped his hands in a gesture of respect: "This humble official understands."

Before the county magistrate could react, the people in the prefectural government office had already begun to take action. The clerks were checking the old accounts one by one, and several constables were guarding the door, not allowing anyone to approach at will.

The county magistrate stood in the corridor, so angry that his breathing became rapid.

The minor official beside him stole a glance at the county magistrate. When would the magistrate confess? It's gotten to this point...

The old county magistrate has been arrested, and the new county magistrate may take office soon. Although he is just a minor official, he is very busy!

He will need to find out the new county magistrate's preferences, hoping that the new magistrate will give him a higher monthly allowance.

"Do you think they'll find out?" The county magistrate's voice was somewhat indifferent.

The clerk said, "Sir, those pages of the account book have all been torn out, so they shouldn't be able to be found."

The clerk glanced at him, already tired of waiting for the county magistrate to confess!

The county magistrate remained silent, merely observing the clerks coming and going.

The county government office has been very lively these past few days, with the people from the prefectural government making increasingly big moves.

On the first day, they checked the registers of money and grain; on the second day, they checked the documents for escorting the official silver; and on the third day, they suddenly started checking the yamen runners on duty on the seventh day of the lunar new year.

Lord Shen asked questions one by one, the questions were fragmented, but each one was more detailed than the last.

The county magistrate witnessed the whole thing, and he grew increasingly panicked.

If the investigation continues like this, it will eventually lead back to him.

That night, the county magistrate did not go back to his room to rest. He sat in his study with an oil lamp lit on the table.

There was a thin ledger on the table, and he stared at it for a long time.

Just then, someone cautiously knocked on the door.

The county magistrate looked up and said, "Come in."

The clerk ran up to the county magistrate, panting, and said, "Your Honor, Lord Shen and his men have started investigating Yongchang Bank's tax payments. They also said that the amount Yongchang Bank underpaid is similar to the amount recorded in the county government's accounts."

The county magistrate looked at him but didn't say anything.

The clerk grew anxious: "Sir, what should we do now?"

He and the county magistrate were in the same boat; if the county magistrate fell, he was finished too.

He stared anxiously at the county magistrate, trying to glean something from his face.

The county magistrate lowered his eyes, a hint of ruthlessness flashing within them.

Now that the government officials have found this place, if he stays any longer, he will only face certain death.

Seeing that the county magistrate remained silent, the junior official nervously swallowed hard: "Sir?"

Is the adult planning to abandon him? He's been with him for so many years.

The county magistrate put down his teacup and looked at him: "Just answer whatever the people from the government office ask you. There's no need to hide or panic."

The clerk asked doubtfully, "But..."

The county magistrate's tone immediately turned serious: "No buts."

"What they want to see most right now is us throwing ourselves into disarray. You've been with me for so many years, and you can't even keep your composure over something this small?"

Upon hearing this, the clerk quickly nodded.

That's right. After working for so many years, it's impossible for an adult to just collapse like that.

Just as the minor official was about to leave, the county magistrate suddenly spoke up.

"Also, you don't need to follow me these next few days."

The clerk hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

But he always had a bad feeling about it.

The door closed again, and the county magistrate's expression gradually became serious.

He can no longer care about the Yongchang ship and the people on board.

Preserving yourself is the most important thing right now.

In the backyard of the government office, there were some old locust trees. When the wind blew, the leaves rustled. The path was paved with blue bricks, and there were some flowers and plants in the corners of the walls. It was very tidy.

Suddenly, the sound of a sword ringing out came from the courtyard.

"ha--"

Qin Qiwu raised his sword and shouted in the same manner as Ji Chaoxi.

Miss Ji said that shouting while practicing swordsmanship makes it more impressive!

Ji Chaoxi stood opposite her, his longsword swirling, the blade slicing through the air, creating a sharp gust of wind.

"Miss Qin, show some presence!" Ji Chaoxi said with a serious expression.

Qin Qiwu quickly nodded, drew his sword at Ji Chaoxi, and shouted, "Ha!"

Xu Ancheng stood beside her, holding water and a handkerchief, watching the scene nervously, afraid that Qin Qiwu would get hurt.

Wherever Qin Qiwu and Ji Chaoxi practiced, he would eagerly follow them there.

The two of them went back and forth, and sweat appeared on their foreheads.

Qin Qiwu's hand holding the sword trembled slightly. She secretly glanced at Ji Chaoxi. Maybe we should call it a day. She felt like her hand was about to break.

But Ji Chaoxi became happier and happier as she taught, and she taught very seriously.

She first demonstrated it to Qin Qiwu, then broke down each movement one by one, and even taught Qin Qiwu step by step, as if she was determined to teach Qin Qiwu everything.

Seeing how serious Ji Chaoxi was, Qin Qiwu felt even more embarrassed to say that he wanted to rest, so he gritted his teeth and continued to study.

"Miss Qin, you are the most talented student I have ever taught," Ji Chaoxi said encouragingly.

Although she only had Qin Qiwu as her student.

Qin Qiwu also said earnestly, "Miss Ji, I will study hard. You are my most patient and capable teacher."

Although she only had one teacher, Ji Chaoxi.

Ji Chaoxi looked at her with teary eyes. Which teacher wouldn't be moved by such words?

Ji Chaoxi taught even more diligently.

After teaching for a while, Ji Chaoxi felt she could take a short break; she was a little hungry.

Just as she was about to speak, Qin Qiwu suddenly launched a series of attacks.

"ha--"

"Hey!"

Qin Qiwu's face was full of seriousness, and her eyes were full of curiosity as she looked at Ji Chaoxi: "Miss Ji, is that so?"

Seeing how studious Qin Qiwu was, Ji Chaoxi gritted her teeth.

Miss Qin didn't even mention resting, so what is she supposed to rest for? How can she be a good role model like this?

"Let me demonstrate again."

By the end, their hands holding swords were trembling terribly, but they still persevered under the tree.

Xu Ancheng sat on a tree stump next to him and sighed. His butt was sore from sitting so long. Why hadn't Miss Qin and Miss Ji finished yet?

Qin Qiwu had never been so tired in her life. Holding her sword, she forced a smile at Ji Chaoxi: "Miss Ji, are you tired?"

Ji Chaoxi, who was panting heavily from exhaustion, immediately straightened her back upon hearing this: "I'm not tired, Miss Qin, would you like to rest for a bit?"

Qin Qiwu gritted her teeth. Miss Ji had taught her so hard, and Miss Ji wasn't tired at all, so how could she complain about being tired?

momentum!

"Miss Ji, I'm not tired!" Qin Qiwu shouted in a strong voice.

The two resumed their practice, and the birds in the tree, annoyed by the noise, flapped their wings and flew away.

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the leaves, illuminating them, and the glint of swords flashed past as they moved.

Neither of them knew how they stopped, but as they turned their backs to each other, they both secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

it is finally over.