The two siblings returned home with deep worries. Just as they were about to discuss ways to deal with the crisis, their servants reported Song Xi's visit.

"I heard that Hu Chenglin made a private appointment with you, and then left the teahouse angrily. Did he make things difficult for you?"

As soon as Song Xi received the news, he hurried to the Yu family to inquire about the situation. Qingjun's face was still a bit anxious and worried, fearing that the Yu siblings would suffer at the hands of the county magistrate.

"Brother Song, we are fine. Magistrate Hu just wants to make some money from us. I will give it to him when the time comes."

Yu Yalan felt warm in her heart, but she did not intend to tell the truth so as not to implicate Song Xi.

They siblings are alone and have no worries. If they are defeated by the combined efforts of the county magistrate and the prefect, they can always change places and start over. However, the prince's mansion is already on the minds of the eldest prince. Song Xi even fell into Xu Chong's ambush last time.

, if their siblings are involved in a dispute again this time, they might be manipulated by the eldest prince and his forces again.

"Yalan, since you and I are close friends, we shouldn't hide anything. Otherwise, I will regret it when you suffer disaster! Besides, Hu Chenglin is just a small county magistrate, and I, Song Xi, will not be afraid of him!"

As soon as Song Xi heard Yu Yalan's answer, she knew that she was not telling the truth. She also didn't know what threats and intimidations the man surnamed Hu said to make her so worried.

Yu Yalan was a little moved when she heard this, but she still lowered her eyes to avoid those sincere eyes, shook her head and laughed at the small matter.

"Brother Xuan, since your sister refuses to say it, let you do it! No matter what kind of trouble it is, it's easier to solve it with more than one person discussing it, isn't it?"

Seeing that she was tight-lipped, Song Xi had no choice but to ask Yu Hongxuan.

Yu Hongxuan nodded and told everything that happened in the teahouse without any concealment.

In his opinion, Song Xi and their siblings have been passively tied to the same boat. Only by being honest with each other and helping each other can we advance and retreat together. If we hide something, it will easily lead to misunderstandings and regrets due to information gaps.

I'm just afraid that the enemy will seize the flaw and attack them all.

Seeing his sister frowning and giving her a disapproving look, Yu Hongxuan patiently analyzed the situation and the rationale with her.

Although Yu Yalan understood her brother's thoughts, she still felt a little hesitant and apologetic about involving Song Xi.

Seeing this, Song Xi understood Yu Yalan's concerns and immediately comforted her softly not to think too much.

"Even if I don't get involved in this matter, the eldest prince will not give up plotting the prince's mansion. What's more, Xu Chong ambushed me in the palace before, and Hong Yunjie also helped me. I have already forged a grudge with them, and sooner or later there will be a showdown.

one day.

You don't have to worry about Hu Chenglin. I have sent people to Beijing to handle his affairs before. He will not be able to sit in the position of county magistrate for long. You can just live your life as usual. Don't worry too much.

Yalan, you should trust me more in the future."

Song Xi is naturally very happy that his sweetheart can think about him, but he still hopes that Yu Yalan can rely on him more instead of being separated from him because of this.

Yu Yalan was a little surprised by Song Xi's precautions. She was relieved to learn that he had already taken action against Magistrate Hu. At the same time, she couldn't help but ask about the relevant details to see if there was anything she could do to help.

Song Xi immediately talked about his detailed arrangements and told them to inform him of any unexpected situations and never bear the pressure alone again.

Yu Yalan nodded in agreement. Seeing that it was getting late, she persuaded Song Xi to stay for dinner.

Song Xi naturally agreed happily.

The three of them ate and chatted at the table. After talking about serious matters, they also chatted about some relaxed topics. The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

After the meal was over, Yu Hongxuan returned to his room and continued reading the newly bought storybook leisurely, and then he discovered something belatedly.

Song Xi actually changed his name to them today?!

What a guy! Unknowingly, he used affectionate names to draw the relationship between them into a relationship, and he was quite good at pushing the envelope.

Judging from the way my sister accepted it naturally today, she probably didn't even notice it.

Sigh... The involvement between Song Xi and their siblings is getting deeper and deeper. I don't know if this is good or bad?

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Ever since Magistrate Hu put down his harsh words and left that day, he had been feeling a little uneasy and expecting, thinking that the Yu siblings would compromise after careful consideration.

Who would have thought that after waiting anxiously for seven days, they only got to go back to their normal lives without any news of any changes?!

This is a complete lack of regard for the county magistrate!

Hu Chenglin was very angry and immediately prepared to write a letter to the Hong family and the Fang family, intending to provoke conflicts among the three parties and use the help of Magistrate Hong and Fang Yuanwai to rectify the Yu family.

In fact, he had already sent some information and letters to Magistrate Hong before, boasting about the talents and properties of the Yu siblings, hoping to arouse the attention and hostility of the Magistrate.

New agricultural tools and shuttleless looms would not be of much use in the hands of ordinary people, but for their local officials, they were powerful tools to increase political performance. He did not believe that Magistrate Hong would not be tempted.

However, it had been some time since the letter was sent, but there was still no reply from Magistrate Hong. Hu Chenglin felt a little worried, wondering if the previous meeting had made the Magistrate dissatisfied with him.

Now that the Yu siblings don't know how to commend themselves, he just happened to write another book to explain to Magistrate Hong, believing that this time the adults would share the same hatred with him.

In addition, write a letter to the Fang family about Fang Wen's hatred for the Yu family during her lifetime, and ask the fierce and vicious aunt to teach the Yu siblings a lesson in person. Even if it cannot break their bones, it will definitely make them suffer.

The Yu family's chickens and dogs are restless.

Magistrate Hu had a face full of resentment, and he wrote two sensational and provocative letters in no time. He was about to call a servant to deliver the letters, but unexpectedly there was a sudden noise outside the door.

Frowning, he walked out of the yard to check the situation. A servant suddenly rushed to him and reported: "Your Majesty, the Chief Envoy is here!"

Magistrate Hu's heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition crept into his heart.

I quickly walked out of my house to meet the visitor, and I saw several envoys from the Chief Envoy's Office waiting outside the door, accompanying the imperial envoy. They looked dignified and unsmiling, and it seemed that the visitor was not good-natured.

Just as Magistrate Hu was about to smile and salute and ask why he came, the imperial envoy with a serious look on his face ordered his men to kneel on the ground and began to pronounce sentences and punishments without saying a word.

"I received a report a few days ago and learned that Xianping County Magistrate Hu Chenglin had committed fraud in the imperial examination, falsified his reputation, accepted bribes during his tenure, abused excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes, bent the law for personal gain, oppressed good people, and created several unjust, false and wrong cases, causing public dissatisfaction. Now the governor of Yuzhou

After investigation by the envoys and the approval of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Hu Chenglin is hereby dismissed from the post of county magistrate, deprived of his title, and prohibited from participating in the imperial examination for three generations!"

After speaking, several envoys immediately removed Hu Chenglin's black gauze official robe, and ordered more than a dozen government officials to escort him into Hu's house, and ordered him to return all the clerical and official seals related to the county government in his home.

Hu Chenglin's face was pale and his legs were weak. He did not expect that his past cheating in the provincial examination would be found out, and it would even become the reason for his dismissal from office today.
Chapter completed!