In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 268 - 267: Such a Coincidence!_1

Chapter 268: Chapter 267: Such a Coincidence!_1

"Once I return, I’ll order to slaughter all the draught oxen!"

He raged angrily and limped painfully to the corner before stopping. He hopped about holding his foot.

He looked down at his black gentlemen’s boots and was dismayed!

A large hole gaped in the toe and bloody water seeped profusely through the rip!

"Damned mischievous girl, damned boy! One day, I’ll make you grovel on the ground crying for mercy! Hmph!"

"Wow! Lord Su is certainly endowed with authority!"

Just as he was talking to himself, a sneering voice suddenly echoed overhead, "Deputy County Magistrate Su, Su Sikong, who do you want crawling on the ground, begging you?"

That voice...

Su Sikong was instantly stunned, unable to move, breaking into cold sweat, his legs trembling!

"You... how are you here?"

How could she end up here?

Could it be that she came with the Hua County Official?

Seeing Su Sikong pace around the corner and disappear, Hua County Official raised an eyebrow, his eyes flashing. The Imperial Court had a clear rule forbidding the slaughter of draught oxen.

"Slaughter the oxen? You’re signing your own death warrant!"

Why was he rushing? What tricks was he planning?

Qin Yi and Su Pan’er couldn’t help but laugh, and quickly covered their smiles.

"Qin Yi pays his respect to Lord Hwa, your presence is an honor! Sorry for not welcoming you earlier, I hope you understand!"

"Hahaha, Scholar Qin, we don’t need to be formal with each other!"

The Hua County Official glanced at the departed Su Sikong and laughed again, "It seems that I have missed out on an amusing show, arriving a step late! Hahaha..."

It was indeed quite a missed show!

Su Pan’er smiled sweetly.

Qin Yi rolled up his sleeves and gestured courteously without saying anything more.

Hua County Official glanced at them and chuckled, "Haha, it seems that you used your persuasive skills to send Su Sikong packing?"

"Qin Yi is ashamed!" Qin Yi replied with a light smile.

"Really now!"

Lord Hwa laughed heartily, walked into the house with his hands behind his back.

Aunt Zhou had already cleared the broken tea cup pieces on the floor during their conversation. But the damp stain left on the floor silently narrated the earlier incident.

An understanding passed through Lord Hwa’s eyes, he took a seat at the head of the table.

Aunt Zhou quickly served another three cups of hot tea, Su Pan’er took the cups and placed them next to the Hua County Official.

Once Qin Yi took his seat, the Hua County Official cleared his throat.

"While you enjoyed yourself today, but Lord Su, who thinks highly of himself, will find a way to even the score with you. That’s not worth it, not worth it at all!"

Hua County Official shook his head.

"The County Official speaks the truth!"

Qin Yi promptly responded, "However, sometimes firm adherence to certain principles is necessary, both to honour those around us and in good conscience. What do you think, your Honor?"

"Although you’re right, you are going about it the wrong way."

Hua County Official suddenly lowered his voice, "The reason I say so is that the law takes into account human emotions. It isn’t wrong to hold strong to something, but you’re being reckless..."

He shook his head.

Qin Yi was taken aback, staring at him startled.

After a while, he stood up, deeply bowing to Hua County Official.

"With these words from you, I have gained more knowledge than I did studying for ten years. Your Honor, please accept my bow!"

"Enough with the bowing, rise, rise!"

Hua County Official hurriedly helped him, "As the saying goes: the enemy of my enemy is my friend. By helping you, I am also helping myself!"

Qin Yi smiled slightly and started speaking again, his smile full of hidden meanings.

"Well... Lord Su is my wife’s uncle. From where does your Honor’s claim stem?"

"You young man! You refuse to be at a disadvantage."

Lord Hwa tapped him on the head, changing the subject, "Actually, the reason I came today was to discuss a matter with you."

Uh!

Su Pan’er and Qin Yi could not help looking at each other, both saw astonishment in the other’s eyes.

It seemed that not too long ago, someone had said the same things.

Qin Yi hesitated slightly: "May I know the purpose of Lord Hwa’s visit?"

"Well, on a previous day, I saw you reciting poetry at the government back office and admired your talent and character. How can we waste someone like you in such a small place? So, the County Magistrate and I recommended you."

"This..."

Qin Yi and Su Pan’er exchanged glances and saw the surprise mirrored in each other’s eyes.

Could it be more coincidental? The words were almost similar too!

Qin Yi quickly stood up and thanked him, "Thank you for your recommendation! May I ask, for what did you recommend me..."

"Oh, the County Magistrate has approved my recommendation and wants you to work as a criminal record keeper in the county government office for now. If there’s a fitting opportunity later on, you can progress further."

Lord Hwa wore a kind smile, looking at Qin Yi as if he were a part of his younger generation.

"..."

Qin Yi and Su Pan’er didn’t know what to say!

Had it not been for Su Sikong’s words before, they wouldn’t have needed to think much.

But at present, both were at a loss.

They exchanged glances and saw hesitation in each other’s eyes.

"Hmm? Whatever you’re thinking, feel free to share!"

Su Pan’er slightly nodded at Qin Yi.

Only then did Qin Yi shake his head with a wry smile, "What a coincidence! You just asked why Lord Su came, right? Actually, he had the same purpose in coming here as you did."

"Oh, the same purpose... What?"

Lord Hwa almost spilled his tea, quickly stretching his hand out to steady it.

The newly brewed tea was rather hot, he immediately pulled his hand back.

"Your Honor, are you alright?"

Su Pan’er and Qin Yi expressed their concern and quickly moved to check on him.

"It’s fine, it’s fine, I wasn’t burned!"

Lord Hwa didn’t seem bothered by the pain on his hand and quickly asked: "You just said that Deputy County Magistrate Su also wanted you to work as a criminal record keeper in the county government office?"

Qin Yi nodded solemnly.

"Yes, indeed!"

"This is unbelievable! He dares to stretch his hand out to my side!"

Hwa Diexiang cursed immediately.

"Your Honor, what do you mean by that?"

Seeing the uncomprehending looks on their faces, Hwa Diexiang couldn’t help but smile.

"It’s a long story. The idea of having you join the county government office was actually the County Magistrate’s, my visit today was also by the County Magistrate’s direct order."

"The County Magistrate?"

Qin Yi and Su Pan’er looked at each other in surprise and disbelief, evident in their eyes.

The County Magistrate had no ties with Qin Yi, why would he directly order Qin Yi to join the county government office?