Chapter 1746: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 1746: Worried Granny Fang
When everyone saw the last sentence, they collectively took a sharp breath.
Collusion? The county magistrate and the bandits in cahoots?
They wanted to know more, but the notice didn't provide much information, just a cursory mention.
However, the people were filled with too much curiosity. Since the notice didn't say, they asked the person guarding the gate.
Yuan Gui, who stood not far away, was forced to step back by their barrage of questions, retreating into the gate.
Nevertheless, he raised his hand to calm them and said, "Everyone, please remain calm. We have evidence of the county magistrate's collusion with the bandits. However, this matter is complex, and the results are not yet out. We have detained the county magistrate, and once the case is concluded, we will release a notice to inform everyone of the specifics."
Upon hearing this, the crowd widened their eyes in disbelief. They had evidence?
The county magistrate had actually committed such a heinous act of betrayal. Some began to curse, "Corrupt official! This corrupt official is actually in cahoots with those vicious bandits. No wonder we've been unable to catch the bandits in the city for so long."
"Yeah, how many houses in our city have been burned by the bandits, and how many people have died unjustly? This corrupt official's death would be too good for him."
"I knew it! Why would those bandits target our county and cause such trouble? Turns out, there was an inside traitor."
"Are those patrol officers in on it too? Maybe they've been arrested?" someone asked Yuan Gui.
But before he could reply, someone else chimed in, "Huh? The patrol officers collaborating with the bandits? That can't be right. Pan, the patrol officer near our house, is a good person. It must be a mistake."
Yuan Gui thought he could just post the notice and leave, but now he was feeling overwhelmed.
He could only respond, "Indeed, all the officials from the county office have indeed been detained. As for whether they colluded with the bandits, we will investigate slowly. If it's confirmed that they were deceived and not involved, the authorities won't wrongly accuse anyone. You can rest assured."
"Will you resort to torture to extract confessions?"
"Surely not everyone is bad, right?"
Standing on the outskirts of the crowd, Doctor Mi gestured to Yuan Gui as he realized he couldn't get away and left.
Perhaps sensing the city was safe now, Doctor Mi strolled leisurely. He noticed that several shops had opened their doors and decided to buy some things. With Granny Fang around these days, his meals had improved. By buying more, he could have her prepare his share as well, thus saving on accommodation and food expenses for both her and Yuan Gui.
Doctor Mi's plan seemed solid, but what he didn't know was that Granny Fang was concerned about not being able to leave the county.
As soon as Doctor Mi left the clinic, Granny Fang let out a sigh.
Shu Yu understood her worry. "Grandma, are you worried about not having enough money if the city gates stay closed?"
Granny Fang was taken aback, then nodded with a wry smile. "We've been here for half a month already, and everything costs money during this time. We can't keep delaying going back, or the debts we owe will keep piling up. Besides, once Gui's injuries heal, we can't just stay cooped up in the clinic."
Granny Fang wasn't just indebted to Doctor Mi's clinic; there was also the family they stayed with before. Their family was already struggling, and with two more mouths to feed, their stay of ten days was costly, especially considering the high prices.
Unfortunately, they currently had no opportunity to earn money.
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