dognovel Chapter 159 Magistrate Cui Zhihao
Chapter 159 Magistrate Cui Zhihao
Inside the county government office, Magistrate Cui Zhihao was impatiently drinking tea. The prefect's son, Yu Zhou, stood beside him, relentlessly demanding men, his sole purpose being to cause trouble for someone.
The commotion in Yuzhou had been going on for quite some time, and Cui Zhihao finally lost his patience. He slammed his hand on the table and looked at him with displeasure, saying, "Young Master Yu, please go back. It's late, and this magistrate needs to rest!"
Yu Zhou was obviously unhappy and was about to point at Cui Zhihao and curse him, but a sharp look from the man made him instantly dare not be presumptuous and he immediately bowed and retreated.
Yu Zhou stormed out of the county government office, his servants and guards swarming around him. Seeing the young master's appearance, everyone knew that Magistrate Cui had not given him any face.
“Young master, he’s just a lowly county magistrate, how dare he disrespect you! Young master, why don’t we…” The servant gestured to the young master by slitting his throat, but Yu Zhou stopped them.
"He doesn't want to live anymore. Although he's just a county magistrate, he's backed by the Cui family of Qinghe. How can we afford to offend them?" Yu Zhou was seething with hatred, but there was nothing he could do about Cui Zhihao.
"Just wait and see. One day, I will definitely trample him under my feet. Have you found out where those two young ladies are hiding? Tonight, we'll go and capture them to relieve my lovesickness." The guard told them where the two women were hiding, and the group set off furtively.
Cui Zhihao watched the group leave with a sharp gaze. After a moment of thought, he decided to go and see what was going on. After all, they were all people under his jurisdiction, and he couldn't let them be bullied by these beasts.
Elsewhere, Shi Wanxia was exhausted, her back aching. After a quick wash, she went back to her room to rest. The night was deep and dark, with a howling wind, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.
In the dead of night, Yu Zhou and his men were growing increasingly impatient. Yu Zhou then ordered his men to act; they had already scouted the area and found only one man present, the rest being young women. The guards charged towards their target like hungry wolves.
The courtyard was quiet at this moment. Suddenly, a commotion shattered the tranquility. Guards forced their way in, searching everywhere for the two women. Zhong Ling and Zhong Xiao were awakened by the sudden noise, terrified. They clung to each other tightly, not knowing what to do.
Just as the guards were about to find them, a dark figure flashed by. It was Lin Yu, who had been alert to the surrounding commotion and rushed over immediately upon hearing the noise. Lin Yu, wielding a long sword, engaged the guards in fierce combat. His swordsmanship was sharp and his movements agile, making it difficult for the guards to get close for a time.
However, the guards outnumbered him, and Lin Yu gradually found himself in a difficult situation. Just then, Cui Zhihao arrived. Seeing the scene before him, he was enraged. Cui Zhihao drew his sword and joined the battle. His martial arts were superb, and his swordsmanship exquisite; he quickly turned the tide of the battle.
Hearing the sounds of fighting inside, Yu Zhou felt a sense of foreboding. He had thought it would be an easy capture operation, but he hadn't expected such strong resistance. Yu Zhou tried to escape, but was stopped by Cui Zhihao's men.
After a fierce battle, the guards were all subdued. Yu Zhou was brought before Cui Zhigao, trembling with fear.
Cui Zhihao glared at Yu Zhou and said, "Young Master Yu, how dare you commit evil deeds in my jurisdiction? Do you know your crime?" Yu Zhou hurriedly begged for mercy, "Magistrate Cui, I know I was wrong. Please forgive me."
Choi Ji-ho sneered, "Spare you? Do you think the crimes you committed can be easily forgiven? You must pay the price for your actions."
Cui Zhihao ordered Yu Zhou and the others to be imprisoned to await trial. Zhong Ling and Zhong Xiao looked at Cui Zhigao and Lin Yu with gratitude, their eyes filled with tears. They knew that without their timely intervention, they would likely have fallen into Yu Zhou's clutches.
When Shi Wanxia rushed over in her undergarments, the courtyard was in a mess. She was furious. Did this spoiled brat really think he had a good temper?
The two men in the courtyard, Lin Yu and Cui Zhihao, were both startled by Shi Wanxia's disheveled appearance and dared not look at her any longer. Cui Zhihao quickly took off his outer robe and draped it over her with a furtive glance.
"Young lady, don't worry. I am the magistrate of this county. The thief has been taken into custody. You should go back to your room and get dressed!"
Shi Wanxia only then realized that someone had come to her house. This person was the county magistrate. Shi Wanxia wrapped her outer robe tighter and secretly sized up the county magistrate. Not to mention, the county magistrate was extremely handsome.
He was tall and straight, dressed in a blue, cloud-patterned outfit, with two fine jade pendants hanging from his waist. He had a high, straight nose and deep-set eyes. He was handsome, and when he spoke, he revealed two rows of white teeth. His manners were impeccable, and his expression was dignified. He appeared elegant and refined, yet also possessed a scholarly air.
Choi Ji-ho felt uncomfortable under the girl's direct gaze. Did this girl have no sense of propriety? How could she stare at a man like that?
“Miss, I have official business to attend to, so I will take my leave now. I would like to ask you and your husband to come to the county court tomorrow morning.”
Cui Zhihao couldn't take it anymore; the girl's intense gaze had already slipped away. Shi Wanxia only then realized what was happening, but the county magistrate was nowhere to be seen.
"I'm not some monster, why are you running so fast?"
Lin Yu covered his mouth and chuckled. She glared at him, and Lin Yu barely managed to stop laughing. He cleared his throat, "Miss Shi, for a young lady like you to stare at a man so blatantly is really..."
Shi Wanxia rolled her eyes at him. She didn't mean to; she could only blame the county magistrate for being so handsome. What was wrong with her glancing at him a few times? It wasn't illegal.
"Alright, enough nonsense. It's getting late, go back to sleep."
"You two sisters, don't be afraid. Tomorrow we'll go to the county government office together and resolve this matter. Don't worry, with us here, even the most wicked people can't hurt you. Go back and rest."
The Zhong sisters bowed slightly in thanks, expressing their gratitude to Young Master Lin and his companions. Otherwise, this villain would surely have succeeded.
The two sisters helped each other back to their room. Seeing that everyone was alright, Shi Wanxia waved her hand, telling them to go back to their rooms and rest.
Shouldn't she hire a few skilled people to help protect them? Otherwise, Lin Yu alone won't be able to fight off so many opponents!
When I return from the county government office tomorrow, I can discuss it with everyone. Shuyun is in charge of the household affairs, and she doesn't know how much silver is in the account right now.
After saying goodbye to Lin Yu, Shi Wanxia returned to her room. She still felt strange; how did the county magistrate know that the magistrate was here in the middle of the night? And where was the thief? It was all very strange. She couldn't figure it out, but then drowsiness came over her, and she casually draped his outer robe over the table.
In a daze, Shi Wanxia drifted off to sleep. A gust of wind blew by, and a man appeared in her room. If Shi Wanxia had woken up, she would have recognized him as the county magistrate from earlier.