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In the eyes of the inn owner, these bunch of strangers were simply living too comfortably, which was why they came to such a desolate place to loiter around. Therefore, it was reasonable that he did not like their behavior of "looking for trouble when you have nothing to eat".

Chong Yang and Chong Yue were clear on this point, and naturally would not intentionally make things difficult for him.

But to get something out of him, to frighten him a little, perhaps.

But that was their business.

Xiao Ruyue understood.

Originally, he had already travelled continuously for a few days, walked so far after dinner, and now, he was exhausted to the extreme.

She also didn't remember when she fell asleep, and only felt that as she talked and talked with Yuwen He, her impression of him was gone.

When she woke up the next morning, she remembered that after Sister Ya Yin had eaten her dinner, she had not seen anyone. When she was washing herself, she asked Yin Lin, who said, "Miss Liangqiu only returned late into the night. I don't know where he went to, it's very mysterious."

Xiao Ruyue paused for a moment. Since she came back late in the night, maybe she did something during the day that she shouldn't have done.

Thus, she did not disturb Big Sister Ya Yin's sleep.

For the entire morning, Xiao Ruyue did not go anywhere, nor did she leave her room. After getting up and washing up, he used her breakfast. After eating her fill and resting for a while, he went back to sleep, insisting on replenishing her physical strength.

Yuwen He also didn't go anywhere, he only accompanied her to eat, sleep, and eat until he was full.

A lazy couple.

However, this was all on the surface.

In reality, the owner of the inn had been brought over by Chong Yang and Chong Yue to his room last night. They vaguely mentioned about the matter of the riverbank, and after scaring him a little, the owner of the inn revealed everything.

He explained everything that he knew without missing a single word.

Wang Shangshu who was called to listen naturally understood Yuwen He's intentions. He listened from the beginning to the end and recorded down everything the owner of the inn said. Early in the morning, he brought two officials of the Ministry of Industry and went to the town with Chong Yang and Shen Liang to inquire about the details.

He busied himself all morning until almost noon.

The tavern was already prepared with food waiting for them. When Wang Shangshu entered, he could not wait to explain what he had seen and heard to Yuwen He, but Yuwen He was not in a hurry, he let them wash their hands and eat first.

"No matter how anxious he is, let's wait for the end of the meal first."

No one dared to disobey His Majesty's orders.

Wang Shangshu and the rest could only sit down to eat.

After what happened last night, the inn owner was wary of Chong Yang and Chong Yue.

However, Chong Yang didn't let him do as he pleased, and he even called the boss over for dinner.

Yuwen He suddenly said out loud, "Speaking of which, boss, it wasn't easy for you either. Your whole family went to seek refuge in their relatives in another place, and you're the only one left to guard this shop. Why don't you give us your order, and you can go and seek refuge elsewhere as well. "

"How can we do that! My father gave it to me. I will protect this shop even if I die! " The boss swore.

Hearing this, the corner of Yuwen He's mouth raised slightly. Xiao Ruyue could see an evil glint flash past his eyes, what does he want to play now?

After having lunch, Wang Shangshu was called by Yuwen He to his room to discuss the details.

They walked around the embankment and looked into the gaps. Below them were rotten husks of grain, straw and sand. There were no big stones at all, not even medium stones. There were only scattered bits of sand.

"It'd be weird if this kind of dam didn't collapse!" With that, the Wang Shangshu could not help but scold angrily.

"I always thought that there was a problem with the Ministry of Industry's blueprints. So, even if we draw the flowers, the dike will not be able to withstand the rush of water."

Chong Yang also said: "We went to visit the village based on the clues provided by the inn owner. There are many people who say that the county magistrate did not let go of any food and only fed us with porridge once every two days, which is not enough for us to eat. The county magistrate had a rather sumptuous meal himself, stewed four dishes and a soup of fish and meat. "

Yuwen He did not speak, his hand lightly knocked on the table, the atmosphere was heavy.

After a long while, he finally said, "Something that should not be eaten, just let him vomit out whatever he eats."

Wang Shangshu and Shen Liang went out first. Yuwen He called Chong Yue in as well, instructing them to do something.

Even Xiao Ruyue, who was at the side, couldn't hear what she was saying clearly.

After they had all left, Xiao Ruyue then asked. "What secrets can you speak of that even I can't hear."

"It's just a small matter, don't worry about it. If you're tired, then sleep for a while longer. You probably won't be able to rest in the afternoon. " Yuwen He rubbed his hair, then kissed her on the forehead.

Xiao Ruyue could tell that there was some hidden meaning behind his words, but he probably had her own plans. If he did not tell her now, she would find out in the afternoon.

She didn't pursue the matter any further. She patted her well-fed stomach and went to sleep.

Yuwen He watched over her by the bedside. After seeing that she had fallen asleep, he let Yin Lin and Lu Yi come in and watch over her.

As for where he had gone to, that was unknown.

Xiao Ruyue was woken up by the noise.

In the midst of her confusion, she heard someone loudly clamoring downstairs, saying something like "obstructing official business" or "looking down on others". The voice was very loud, and her beautiful dream was interrupted as she sat up abruptly.

"Empress, I still woke you up."

"What's going on downstairs? "Who's making a racket?" Xiao Ruyue turned her back on the bed and directly put on her shoes.

"Esteemed Empress, you'd better not go. It's noisy downstairs, so don't hurt yourself anymore."

"There are so many people around and they still want to hurt me. What do you think they are?" Xiao Ruyue laughed and retorted, then picked up the clothes on the screen and wore it.

At this time, Yin Lin pushed open the door and entered. Seeing that Xiao Ruyue was still dressing herself, she was startled, "The Empress is going out?"

"Didn't you just arrive? What's going on downstairs?" Xiao Ruyue did not reply with a question but before Yin Lin could say anything, she continued, "Could it be that someone from Qingyang County's side has come to capture them?"

Hearing that, Yin Lin paused, then nodded her head, "The Empress is right, there are more than 10 yamen constables from the Qingyang County who came downstairs, they said that we have committed a crime and wanted to capture us and force us into a prison. In the end, they angered Chong Yue and caused a ruckus."

Xiao Ruyue put on her outer clothes, leisurely tied her belt and asked: Why did you not do anything?

Uhh …

Yin Lin hesitated, "Empress knows everything. It was my lord who ordered me not to do it, I can just say it's a quarrel, it's not appropriate to do it. "

It was a matter of time before they would make a ruckus and move.

If they did not move, Yuwen He would have to take action himself.

Xiao Ruyue placed her hair on her head and put on the ordinary silver hairpin. Then, she covered her face with the veil and went downstairs while holding Yin Lin's hand.

The situation downstairs was a mess. The innkeeper had gone to hide behind the counter.

Chong Yang, Chong Yue and the two guards in front of them and the people from the town hall stopped quarreling.

The others had disappeared, and the two lords of Wang Shangshu and the Ministry of Work were nowhere to be seen. Shen Liang was only in charge of following behind Xiao Ruyue, and did not seem to be involved.

The atmosphere was very tense.

Amidst the tension, only Yuwen He remained seated, and poured himself a cup of water to drink.

Seeing Xiao Ruyue going downstairs, Yuwen He got up and walked over, extending her hand to support her, "You must have woken up."

"Didn't you already know?" Xiao Ruyue cast him a sidelong glance.

Yuwen He did not refute her and handed her a cup of water.

When the bailiffs saw that there was a masked woman as well, they all stared blankly.

Yuwen He frowned in displeasure as he hugged Xiao Ruyue tightly. He glanced at them leisurely, "If you dare to look around again, you won't be able to see the sun tomorrow."

These words were soft and slow, but there was an unquestionable dignity in them.

The bailiffs felt a chill on their faces and quickly looked away.

Only then did Yuwen He ask Xiao Ruyue gently, "The county magistrate sent so many people over, saying that he wanted to invite us to be your guests. What do you think?"

The constables, including the constable, stared wide-eyed. Which of them had heard them say that they were going to "invite" them into the county magistrate court?!

Xiao Ruyue rolled her eyes and said innocently: "We are guests after all, we have come from far away, and have said that we will follow the master, if we do not go, it would be embarrassing for the county magistrate."

"Madam is right. Since the county magistrate wants to see us so much, it would be inappropriate to not go. "Let's go."

Xiao Ruyue almost laughed out loud.

Yuwen He carried her and walked out of the room first. When Xiao Ruyue walked out of the room, she turned her head to look upstairs, just in time to see Sister Ya Yin peek down from the second floor, and reveal a meaningful and interesting smile at her.

He didn't know what Ya Yin's sister was planning in her heart.

When the constables saw them leaving, they came back to their senses and quickly followed.

He had been a government official for so many years, but he had never encountered such an unorthodox situation. A gentle looking man, why did it feel like he didn't dare to talk back?

Too strange!

More than ten officials followed Yuwen He and the rest through the streets as they headed towards the county magistrate area. This attracted quite a bit of attention, and very quickly, some people recognized the white clothed youth who had asked them if they had any food in the morning, Chong Yang.

He had once again offended the county magistrate's kind heart.

These people are really stupid, why did they come here to die?

The county magistrate wasn't big, but it was magnificent. With this thought in mind, Qingyang County Order, who should have been concerned about the suffering of the common people, started to play with the birds in the yamen.

When he heard the Grand Master say that the busybodies had been caught, he was indifferent. He waved his hand and said indifferently, "Lock them up, lock them up for a few days. Don't give them food. After a few days, they'll behave themselves."

"But Master, these people seem to have quite the background. All of them have an extraordinary air about them, didn't they say that Lord Sovereign is coming to the Qingyang County last time? Could it be that the Lord has sent a vanguard? " The Grand Master hesitated.

Qingyang County Order immediately turned and spouted at him: "Crow's beak! Do you think our Lord is someone who can personally come to this damn place to live like a prince? "