sjar Chapter 444 Bring my son-in-law back!
Chapter 444 Bring my son-in-law back!
Dou Zhan: "..."
"Alright, if there's nothing else, let's adjourn the court!"
The officials felt as if they had been granted a general amnesty, and most of them dispersed in an instant.
The officials of the Na clan hurriedly left, escorting the Vice Minister of Revenue. As they passed by Na She, someone whispered a word of advice: "Young scholar, you offended Lord Gao and General Hua in the palace today. Those military men are very protective of their own. It's not safe for you to walk alone. Why don't you come with us?"
He was young and impetuous, and didn't take it seriously.
The word "fear" is nowhere to be found in his life story!
He glanced disdainfully at the officials who were speaking, inwardly scoffing and cursing them as cowards.
"What's there to be afraid of? I dare to speak out in the imperial court, so who could possibly harm me in broad daylight?"
"They're just a bunch of brutes. Do you think they'd dare to commit violence in the street?"
They're just a bunch of brutes! I, a dignified third-place scholar and a student of the Emperor, have no fear of their retaliation!
Having said that, he snorted coldly and turned away.
The officials were left looking at each other blankly, speechless with frustration.
You can't reason with a damned devil; why did you have to speak so quickly?
Officials could fight in the imperial court, since His Majesty was watching, and the injuries wouldn't be too serious.
If they don't leave together in twos and threes after court, and are left alone, old grudges and new hatred will surely cause them to be so injured that they will be bedridden for at least ten days or half a month.
After leaving the palace, Na She, finding the main road too crowded, deliberately turned into a quiet alley to take a shortcut.
After taking only a few steps, a heavy weight suddenly appeared above his head as a coarse burlap sack was placed over him, completely covering him up.
Before Na She could even utter a sound, his arms and legs were firmly held down, and then a rain of fists began to fall, specifically targeting fleshy areas like his buttocks and back that wouldn't cripple him.
He screamed in pain, kicking his arms and legs wildly: "Who dares to be so insolent! I am the newly appointed third-ranked scholar! Let me go!"
Ma Dai kicked Zhou Miao: "I'm going to beat you up, you arrogant third-place scholar! I'm the top scholar, you know! I'll teach you a lesson for your mouth! I'll teach you a lesson for your mouth!"
"that is!"
Jiang Bei, standing nearby, grabbed Na She's arm hard and spat, "I'm the second-place scholar, so I'm going to beat you up, you third-place scholar!"
"How about... we use this!"
Zhang Zhi, standing to the side, pulled a spiked club from his sleeve and grinned innocently!
Qian Yan'er, standing to the side, looked pleased with herself for the lessons he had taught her!
He smacked his lips twice, rubbed saliva in his palm, grabbed the spiked club, and started whipping the buttocks with it!
Inside the sack, Na She screamed in agony, begging for mercy: "Stop! Stop! I was wrong! I'll never do it again!"
The group had a good time fighting, then put away their weapons and left!
When catching a thief red-handed, they can't leave any evidence behind!
Na She was beaten black and blue, and finally managed to crawl home.
He felt a burning pain when he touched his buttocks, and couldn't get out of bed that night. He had to lie down to sit, and for several days he was unable to attend court.
Dou Zhan was already holding his breath, as no one was in the court.
Upon investigation, it was learned that he had been beaten so badly that he was bedridden after being put in a sack.
Recalling the outrageous words spoken in court that day, the emperor was instantly enraged, slamming his fist on the table and cursing: "You worthless wretch! You can't keep your mouth shut, you're careless in handling matters, you show off in court, and you get beaten up in the alley, you've disgraced all scholars!"
The emperor immediately issued an edict: Na She was to be exiled to the Northwest as a county magistrate, to atone for his crimes by performing meritorious service. If he did not achieve any real political achievements, he would never be allowed to return to the capital!
When the imperial decree reached the mansion, Na She lay on his bed, weeping bitterly, filled with remorse.
He was beaten for no reason, and instead of getting justice, he received news of his exile.
Now, not only has he lost the dignity of being a third-ranked scholar, but he also has to go to the northwest to endure the wind and sand and become a county magistrate!
The environment in the Northwest is harsh. If one wants to achieve political success, wouldn't it mean spending all one's family fortune to make tangible progress in governing the Northwest?
What's the difference between this and ransacking someone's home?!
On the day of his departure, Na She was dressed in a drab, gray postman's uniform, no longer the dashing and debonair man he once was as a newly appointed third-ranked scholar.
He stood at the city gate, looking back at Ling'an City, and wept bitterly!
They happened to run into Zhou Miao and his two companions riding by, all dressed in fine clothes, chatting and laughing as they headed towards the Ling'an City Restaurant.
Zhou Miao caught sight of him and teased loudly, "That scholar, oh no, that magistrate, the northwest is windy and dusty, remember to bring plenty of headscarves, lest you blow your head bald!"
Jiangbei added insult to injury: "I heard there's a food shortage in the Northwest. You'd better be careful with your meager savings, or you might end up starving to death before you've even achieved any political success!"
Zhang Zhi brandished the spiked club hidden in his sleeve, smiling innocently: "If you can't cure the Northwest, don't come back. Our Ling'an City doesn't support idlers!"
She pointed at the three men, weeping so bitterly that all who heard it were moved to tears, "You have gone too far!"
He swept his sleeves across his eyes and went to take up his post amidst tears and sobs!
"I heard that Du Hao and his group brought rice paddy crabs from Wangyue Village to the restaurant today. Let's hurry, or Ke'er won't be able to catch any crab legs!"
Zhou Miao is in a hurry!
Before he finished speaking, he had already grabbed Zhang Zhijiang and spurred his horse northward, kicking up a trail of dust with each step.
Gao Mengli and Lin Xi stared blankly at the two lovey-dovey people in front of them, exchanging bewildered glances.
Du Hao touched his nose and quickly pushed Li Hui, who was clinging to his arm and acting all lovey-dovey, away.
Li Hui staggered half a step, then clung to him again, wrapping his arm even tighter, his voice sticky and mushy: "Brother Hao, could you stay a few more days this time?"
Du Hao blushed slightly, stole a glance at his master and mistress's expressions, and seeing their surprised and embarrassed looks, his ears burned, and he quickly stood a little further away.
Gao Mengli and Lin Xi gave a meaningful "Oh~".
When did Du Hao get together with Prefect Li, no, now it's the second young lady of the Shi family, Li the Provincial Governor?
They were completely unaware!
"Alright, you little rascal, I've finally caught you!"
A loud, angry shout came from the entrance of the restaurant. Li Buzhengshi, stroking his goatee, led a group of servants and rushed over in a menacing manner.
Upon entering the restaurant, he immediately fixed his gaze on the bewildered Du Hao, his eyes blazing with anger.
Startled, Li Hui quickly stepped in front of Du Hao, exclaiming, "Father! Why are you here!"
"If I hadn't come soon, you would have been kidnapped by this blond kid!"
Enraged, Li Buzhengshi's fingers trembled as he pointed at Du Hao's nose and cursed, "You roughneck, of humble origins, how dare you steal my second daughter! Do you think I'm a dead man?!"
Damn it, before I knew it, my little cabbage had been stolen by that blond guy!
"hey-hey……"
Du Hao slipped away as fast as he could and dashed out of the restaurant!
"Du Hao! Wait for me!"
Li Hui panicked, glared at her father, and immediately chased after him, shouting, "Don't run! Even if you run to the ends of the earth, I'll tie you up and bring you back!"
Governor Li slapped his thigh repeatedly, sighing with disappointment, "Truly, daughters grow up and leave home, daughters grow up and leave home!"
Then, with a wave of his hand, he led the servants: "Quickly grab your weapons and go tie Du Hao up and bring him back! How are you going to tie up your young lady with her skinny arms and legs?!"
As he spoke, he pulled a red silk ribbon from his sleeve, and with a proud and arrogant air, led dozens of servants to kidnap his son-in-law!