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Chapter 1330 - 1238 Complicated Relationships

Chapter 1330: Chapter 1238 Complicated Relationships

"What useful information have you managed to find?"

Su Pan’er didn’t even lift her eyebrows.

"This, this matter..."

County Magistrate Liu appeared troubled, wanting to say that he had indeed done everything in his power, but he really hadn’t found any useful information...

"Hmm, you don’t want to talk?"

Su Pan’er’s voice was especially low, her fingers tapping idly on the small table, seeming quite at ease, exuding an involuntary air of laziness.

But County Magistrate Liu couldn’t help but break into a sweat, suddenly kneeling with a thud, "Empress, this humble official has truly exerted all efforts, deploying every available man and horse in Changze County. It’s just that this humble official is incompetent, this humble official..."

"Enough!"

Su Pan’er finally lost her temper, slapping the table with a smack, "Constantly ’this humble official, that humble official,’ if you really knew yourself, would you still engage in such deceiving acts?"

"Misjudgment! Empress, there is absolutely nothing of that sort! Empress, you must not let those villains falsely accuse this humble official..."

County Magistrate Liu cried out loudly, the sound of his dry sobs carrying far away.

"You’re still lying! It seems you refuse the toast only to be forced to drink the forfeit, fine! Since that’s the case, I will fulfill your wish! Guards!"

Su Pan’er bellowed angrily, and immediately, the government employees in the county government office came forward.

"Please command, Empress!"

"You, quickly arrest this incompetent official and throw him into the prison! I want to personally interrogate him to see if his tongue is tougher or the whip in my hand is harder!"

Su Pan’er waved her hand, pointing directly at County Magistrate Liu.

The government employees hesitated a bit since County Magistrate Liu was their superior.

But with one sweeping glance from Su Pan’er, "Do you all intend to have me personally interrogate you like County Magistrate Liu?"

People dared not neglect and quickly stepped forward, apologizing to County Magistrate Liu with a bow, "My lord, pardon the offense!"

"You, you all..."

Seeing the situation turning against him, County Magistrate Liu quickly tried to shake off the encircling stance of the government employees, "Empress, Empress, you can’t do this! This humble official truly didn’t know..."

"You truly won’t cry until you see the coffin!"

Su Pan’er also lost her patience and stood up, slowly walking up to County Magistrate Liu, "Do you think that if you don’t speak, I won’t be able to find out? Just how great a benefit did the Ning Family offer you, so great that you would disregard even your own life?"

County Magistrate Liu jerked his head up, staring at Su Pan’er with a fierce look, then quickly lowered his head, concealing his thoughts.

Although it was just a brief moment, it still allowed Su Pan’er to see the change in his expression clearly.

"Speak! You were quite talkative just now, why are you silent now?"

Su Pan’er sneered coldly and suddenly reached out to snatch the Rod of Execution from the government employee beside her. The rod struck the ground heavily, causing a dull thud that made County Magistrate Liu break out into a cold sweat.

For so many years, it had always been him sitting high in the hall, watching these government employees discipline the foolish populace with the Rod of Execution. But today, everything had changed!

Various thoughts flashed through County Magistrate Liu’s mind, but he quickly recovered and scurried forward like a dog.

"Empress, did you mean the Ning Family when you said ’Empress’? Is there something involving the Ning Family? Well, the reach of the Ning Family is indeed long! Empress, this humble official is willing to atone for his sins by taking the lead to confront the Ning Family and pave the way for Your Highness, ensuring that they get what they deserve!"

"So, you already have a plan to deal with the Ning Family?"

Su Pan’er asked casually, but various thoughts passed through her mind. It seemed that this County Magistrate Liu knew quite a bit about the Ning Family. Good, with him leading the charge, she could take advantage more leisurely and see what moves the other side had next.

County Magistrate Liu’s mouth was filled with bitterness.

Seeing the Empress’s expression, he feared that she was certain he knew something about the Ning Family. But he was merely a minor official of Changze County. How could he ever win the favor of the powerful Ning Family?

After Lord Su had disappeared, he learned from his subordinates during the investigation that Lord Su had mentioned the Ning Family during a conversation at the Silver Tower. That alerted him, and he secretly investigated the activities of the Ning Family in Changze County.

Unexpectedly, just after he dispatched his men, people from the Ning Family came over...

He was nothing but a minor official, incomparable to the prominent ancestors of the Ning Family, just as an ephemeral mayfly is to an elephant.

Now, as the Empress showed anger, in his view, it was also about venting her anger and establishing her authority by removing an eyesore. And he, unfortunately, happened to be the one who was struck, unlucky though he was.

He tried to calm himself, desperately thinking of a way out, "To answer the Empress, regarding the involvement of the Ning Family, this humble official indeed has no solid evidence. The only reason I know about the Ning Family is because during the investigation into Lord Su’s disappearance, I came across the Silver Tower and learned that Lord Su had mentioned the Ning Family. Afterwards, Lord Su went to Deicide Mountain and then vanished without a trace. There truly isn’t any evidence that suggests a connection between Lord Su’s disappearance and the Ning Family."

County Magistrate Liu grimaced bitterly and then lowered his voice, "Does the Empress really think that, in such a major matter, the Ning Family would leave such an obvious loophole for others to exploit?"

Of course, the Ning Family wouldn’t leave any loopholes!

And precisely because no loopholes were left, the Ning Family was the most suspicious!

Su Pan’er didn’t respond to his remarks but instead shifted the subject, "Where does the Ning Family have their foothold in Changze County?"

"Ever since the Shuanghekou dock was established, the Ning Family bought a hundred acres of fertile land and forests next to the dock and built a guesthouse nearby as a foothold. However, it might be difficult for the Empress to find them unless there is a matter of great urgency, as the people of the Ning Family seldom venture here."

The Ning Family was wealthy and powerful, and also very business-minded.

After the Shuanghekou dock was completed, they moved into Changze County, successfully becoming the main power there and controlling the vital water irrigation channels from south to north.

"To be honest, Empress, instead of asking me, it might be better to ask the Qin family’s clan leader directly. Both the Qin and Su families have cooperative relationships with the Ning Family. They surely know the whereabouts of the Ning Family!"

County Magistrate Liu gave Su Pan’er a knowing look, then quickly bowed his head.

"Does this also involve the Qin and Su families?"

Su Pan’er furrowed her brows, then almost immediately understood!

For the Ning Family to advance into Changze County on their own, the best way was to engage in cooperation with the most renowned locals to gain both fame and benefits.

But if Ke’er’s disappearance was entangled with both the Su and Qin families...

Su Pan’er’s hand suddenly tightened, and the tea cup in her hand emitted a sharp "crack" sound before it was forcefully crushed into pieces by her grip.

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