After their minds were read, the entire court trembled with fear.

Chapter 210 and the County Magistrate's Melon

The old woman's words were no different from what Shen Zhiyi said.

Before the newly appointed Minister of Personnel could say anything, the yamen runners opened their mouths instead.

"You old hag, you're talking nonsense. How could someone as good as Registrar Yang do such a beastly thing?"

Wow, this Registrar Yang actually has a pretty good reputation among the yamen runners in these county offices.

Shen Zhiyi glanced at the surveillance footage and instantly understood everything.

No wonder, this Clerk Yang often invites these people out for drinks and entertainment, and frequently treats the people in the county government to food and drinks. After doing all this, he'll say it's all at the magistrate's behest. In one fell swoop, he's ingratiated himself with those above and won over those below. The people in the county government have a very good impression of Clerk Yang.

"What happened?"

Before the person arrived, their voice came first, followed by a strong smell of alcohol that gave one a headache.

Shen Zhiyi frowned as she watched the bald, pot-bellied county magistrate of He County approach, supported by the obsequious registrar, Yang.

If it weren't for the fact that it was clearly a man, someone who didn't know better would have thought he was supporting a pregnant woman.

An Qi suppressed a laugh and lowered his head.

As expected of Shen Lang, his words are always so precise.

The newly appointed Minister of Personnel frowned.

His eyes and brows betrayed his undisguised disdain.

The county magistrate, reeking of alcohol, paused for a moment as he staggered.

He turned his head and asked the person next to him, "Did you hear anything?"

"No."

When the county magistrate saw that there was no further sound, he assumed that the person was drunk, so he didn't think much of it and went into the house to look at the group of people inside.

"I heard a high-ranking official has arrived in the capital?"

"Hiccup, where is it? Let this magistrate take a look."

This clearly shows that the county magistrate does not believe it.

"It's really rare that a Minister of Personnel would come to my small place. How is that possible?"

The county magistrate opened his small eyes, and after vaguely recognizing the person, shook his head and said, "Impossible, how could someone so young be the Minister of Personnel? Guards, arrest him! How dare someone impersonate an official of the imperial court here!"

[Haha, that's the downside of getting promoted so quickly; you're too young, people won't believe you.]

Hearing Shen Zhiyi's gloating laughter, the newly appointed Minister of Personnel dared not vent his anger on Shen Zhiyi, but it was perfectly fine to vent it on a mere county magistrate.

He poured a bucket of cold water directly on the magistrate's head, and everyone around gasped in shock.

There was only one abrupt...

[Holy crap, that's incredible! This basin of water is from that bailiff's foot-washing water! Tsk tsk tsk, that bailiff even had smelly feet, I can't even imagine the stench. I need to think about it first.]

Anqi: I'll join in.

The newly appointed Minister of Personnel: He wants to retire, but he has sacrificed too much.

"Are you awake now?"

The county magistrate, now much more sober, kept thinking about the words "foot-washing water."

"Pah! This is foot bath water!"

Shen Zhiyi felt pity.

[Those feet must smell awful! To know it was foot bath water after just one splash? This person is terrible, they're stinky.]

The magistrate of He County was furious and was about to have a good argument with that voice when he felt a chill run down his spine.

Looking up, I saw the newly appointed Minister of Personnel with a half-smile in his eyes.

Then, shifting my gaze, I saw the waist tag that identified me.

The county magistrate's legs went weak, and he kowtowed several times on the spot.

"I was unaware of your presence in He County. I apologize for my rudeness."

"Forgive me?"

The newly appointed Minister of Personnel pointed at the old woman: "Old lady, repeat what you just said to him again."

The county magistrate was greatly surprised after hearing this.

He turned to look at Registrar Yang.

"Is this happening?"

Clerk Yang broke out in a cold sweat.

Oh no, this official from the capital is here for him, not for the county magistrate.

Seeing the other person's expression, it was obvious without even guessing that what the old woman said was true. The county magistrate was furious and kicked her.

"How dare you use the name of the county government to engage in fraudulent activities! You are ruining the reputation of the county government and even the Emperor's reputation! You are truly..."

The magistrate of He County knelt before the newly appointed Minister of Personnel, speaking earnestly: "Sir, this kind of person should be beheaded immediately. In my opinion, there is no need to wait until autumn to carry out the execution."

I can't wait!

The county magistrate stared wide-eyed. He was very clear-headed and certain that he could hear a voice in his ear.

Who is speaking?

He desperately wanted to look around and find the source of the sound, but he dared not move.

When Clerk Yang heard the magistrate say these words, he flew into a rage.

"Magistrate, don't forget who ended up with all this money!"

The county magistrate sneered, "Don't you dare slander me. When did I take your money? Where's the proof?"

Registrar Yang, of course, had no evidence.

He was so angry he wanted to grind his teeth.

There's no evidence, but there are witnesses!

The county magistrate was taken aback.

Who the hell is making that damn sound?

Judging from everyone's reactions, it seems only he heard it.

Is this some kind of ghost sighting?

[It seems the county magistrate is hoping the registrar dies immediately.]

Anqi: Of course we have to distance ourselves from him, otherwise he won't be able to escape either.

There's definitely something fishy going on here.

An Qi couldn't help but glance at Shen Zhiyi.

What could be fishy about this?

There can't be any more scandals, can there?

[System, look! I told you there was something fishy going on!!!]

Shen Zhiyi was excited for a long time, but then realized that the system was ignoring her.

[Where did you go, you idiot system?]

After calling for a long time with no response, they're probably busy fixing some unnecessary bug again.

With no one to share with, Shen Zhiyi had to deal with it all by herself.

Anqi: And her too! Tell me quickly, is there something fishy going on?!

She simply couldn't come up with an answer.

[Brilliant, truly brilliant.]

Shen Zhiyi watched without blinking, completely unaware that the county magistrate's expression had changed.

He felt he was possessed by a demon.

[The county magistrate and this Yang registrar's wife, tsk tsk, they're having an affair.]

The county magistrate turned pale.

Whose voice is this? How do they even know about this?

[Furthermore, this Registrar Yang knew about this matter, so every time he delivered money to the county magistrate, the location was his bed, and the person was Registrar Yang's wife. Therefore, there were witnesses.]

However, this witness is practically useless. Clerk Yang is about to send it, and anyone with a modicum of common sense knows they won't choose him.

An Qi rubbed his hands excitedly; this was one of the perks of coming out with Shen Zhiyi.

No wonder An Jiu was absent-minded for a while after being transferred away from Shen Zhiyi.

She would be just as distracted.

【but! 】

[The registrar Yang certainly didn't know about that later matter.]

Shen Zhiyi shook her head.

This is outrageous! The county magistrate actually went after even the daughter of Registrar Yang!

Is this the legendary scenario that only exists in flower markets, now a reality?

"Cough cough."

The newly appointed Minister of Personnel finally couldn't hold back any longer.