Chapter 199: Taken Away

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Chapter 199: Taken Away

The two soldiers who had previously claimed they couldn't understand the chaotic speech of the crowd were now nodding frequently and immediately summarized, "So, the Lü family tried to provoke trouble but failed, and now they want to extort the Lu family by pretending to be unconscious?" "More or less." The onlookers nodded in agreement. The two soldiers' expressions immediately turned cold. They sternly addressed the Lü family, "The Lu family's clothing store has already been registered at the county office. The magistrate hopes that the people of Jiangyuan County can work together to develop and improve the county's economic strength, allowing the people to live a more prosperous life and promoting the diversity of industries. Yet, you want to cut off others' paths after opening their own clothing store? It's utterly despicable. Come with us to the county office and explain yourself properly." The Lü family's face changed drastically. "Officials, it's a misunderstanding. I didn't provoke anyone, nor did I have any intention to extort the Lu family." As he spoke, he turned his head and quickly apologized to Lu Erbai. "Mr. Lu, I even gave you a congratulatory gift. I genuinely wanted to befriend you. Please explain it to the two officials." Lu Erbai remained silent. When he set up the trap against the Lu family, he had left no room for escape. The two officials became impatient. "Whether it's a misunderstanding or not, come with us to the county office and clarify everything. Let's go, don't delay our matters." The Lü family wanted to say something, but they were immediately pushed forward by the two officials and their accomplices, stumbling as they moved forward. The members of the Lu family stood there in shock, feeling quite sudden. They had initially thought that the Lu family was going to face difficulties, but unexpectedly, the two officials not only gave them gifts but also took away those causing trouble. Lu Erbai couldn't help but look at Shu Yu, who smiled faintly and then quickly ran into the store. Just as Lu Erbai was about to follow, he was surrounded by people. Most of them were store managers and assistants from the shops and restaurants on Ning Shui Street. Those who could open shops here had mostly established good relationships with the county office. Now that the former county magistrate had been replaced and they had only seen a few wealthy and influential figures leading Jiangyuan County under the new magistrate, and his soldiers and servants always had stern faces, no one could get close to them. So, these people couldn't figure out how to establish a good relationship with the county office. Who would have thought that the seemingly inconspicuous Lu family would receive congratulatory gifts from the magistrate? Therefore, once the two soldiers left, everyone greeted Lu Erbai with smiles, openly and covertly inquiring about the Lu family's relationship with the magistrate. Lu Erbai forced a smile, feeling puzzled himself. How could he answer their questions? He discreetly tugged at Lu Dasong and, with Lu Dasong's support, he walked out of the crowd while vaguely responding to everyone's questions. However, even after returning to the store, those people followed them inside. Not only Lu Erbai, but other members of the Lu family were also surrounded and talking. The originally deserted shop was now bustling, finally showing signs of opening. However, the Lu family was unaware that not far from the shop, in an alley, stood Meng Yunzheng, who should have left early. Meng Yunzheng squinted his eyes slightly as he watched the two soldiers leave, then turned and walked towards the county yamen. Xiang Weinan had just finished reading a scroll in his hand when he heard that Meng Yunzheng had arrived. Thinking about what he had done today, he stretched lazily and allowed someone to enter. However, it wasn't Meng Yunzheng who came in, but his own trusted follower. (End of this chapter)