PWDLAW Chapter 249: Progressing Well
Chapter 249: Progressing Well
It would be quite easy to investigate some privacy. With the connections of the Xie family they should be able to find out. However, they wouldn't be clear about the true abilities of those in the Supervisory Institute. They might assume they are just civilian officials, not realizing that they are more like secret guards.
However, even if the Xie family is unaware, they wouldn't openly commit foolish acts of collusion between officials and merchants.
"It seems that the Third Young Master has put in quite a bit of effort. I believe the Soft Fragrance Cakes will sell very well." There were many people present today and just the number of people entering the county town indicated that the people under the jurisdiction of Nanchang County, located in the southern part of Jiangnan were quite wealthy with surplus grain.
In addition, those wealthy merchants sitting in the restaurants were even richer. Although the pricing of the Soft Fragrance Cakes was a bit high, there was still a market for it.
Seeing her pleased, Chu Heng's mouth curved into a joyful smile.
"Take a seat and rest for a while, there's still a quarter of an hour until noon." Chu Heng suggested.
Ye Muyu didn't hesitate and sat down together with Chu Ziluo. Chu Heng took his seat behind her, with Chu Liushi and Ziluo beside him, and Luchuan beside Ziluo.
Not long after, a bailiff went up to the high platform and struck a large gong.
"Silence!"
After three strikes, the lively street gradually quieted down. In front of officials the common people instinctively felt fear.
The bailiff loudly declared, "The auspicious time has arrived. Here, I wish everyone a safe Dragon Boat Festival."
"Everyone must not overcrowd. According to the county's orders, no disturbances are allowed. Offenders will be punished with twenty lashes, and serious offenders will be imprisoned, awaiting further punishment."
With the bailiff's loud proclamation, the fragmented sounds of the common people disappeared in an instant. It was evident that no one wanted to go to prison. In ancient times, going to prison meant the end of one's life. For ordinary families, it was a disaster and for them it would feel like the sky was falling.
The bailiff was quite satisfied with the silence of the common people.
Following that, he announced, "Now, I invite the county magistrate to the stage."
On the high platform the county magistrate dressed in official robes was assisted as he walked out of the back room, surrounded by attendants. When passing the steps, he was supported up.
A plump and prosperous-looking official walked onto the high platform, gazing at the people below with a satisfied smile on his face.
A light cough signaled the beginning of his speech.
Ye Muyu was too far away to see the county magistrate's appearance clearly. However, she noticed that although his speech was somewhat verbose, it wasn't perfunctory. Particularly in the last sentence, "This official hopes that everyone can showcase their talents, not only bringing honor to their parents but also letting our county's reputation spread far and wide, glorifying our ancestors."
"County Magistrate, well said!"
The people below enthusiastically applauded.
Looking pleased, County Magistrate Xu observed the emotional response of the people. He continued, "Now that the auspicious time has arrived, I hereby announce the beginning of the competition. After the competition ends, I will also present gifts to everyone. Each household can send one person to queue and receive it."
"Gifts?"
"County Magistrate, what gifts are these?" A bold man asked.
The county magistrate, at ease responded, "The gifts will be revealed after the competition ends."
Since the people didn't know, they didn't dare to ask any further. Anyway, it was just a matter of waiting for a little longer. Since each household could receive one, they could have their family members pick it up later.
With this interlude over, as County Magistrate Xu descended, a bailiff quickly stepped forward, calling out names and numbers to go up for the competition.
The first hundred people went up in order.
Simultaneously, the corresponding family members took their seats in the front hundred positions.
Regarding the competition for women's handcrafts, two embroidery ladies from Linger Pavilion, Qianyi Hall, and Embroidery Pavilion respectively acted as judges.
These three shops were the best clothing stores in the county and their embroiderers were the best in the entire county.
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