Chapter 46 After Catching Yang Lin
er finishing his story, Zhao Fugui sighed and said, "That's how things are. They're all prominent figures in the county town. They forced the money on me, and I couldn't refuse."And those fellows were...Zhao Deyi appointed ten yamen officers, mounted his tall steed, and rode out of the county office.
Outside the county government office, Zhou Zhengyang, who was waiting there, saw Zhao Deyi come out and hurried to greet him.
"Hmph, as expected, Lord County Magistrate has asked me to handle this case."
Zhao Deyi said arrogantly.
Zhou Zhengkun bowed deeply and respectfully said, “Uncle Zhao, let me accompany you!”
"Good!"
They both glared at each other, sneering silently, understanding each other perfectly.
After more than an hour, Zhao Deyi arrived at Kaoshantun Village and went straight to Liu Youcai's house.
"Master, Master! The County Magistrate is here!"
The steward who came with him hurried into the room to report.
"What"
Liu Youcai was taken aback, completely stunned.
He's already paid the silver, what else does the county magistrate need to do
Isn't he being arrested
The steward excitedly replied, “Master, the Zhou family from the county town has also made a move! The County Magistrate’s arrival is not for you, but to deal with that Yang Lin!”
Liu Youcai was startled again, then burst into laughter.
Okay, great!
Liu Youcai was overjoyed.
"Humph, Yang Lin would never have thought he would bring this upon himself!"
"Yang Lin, this time you're finished!"
Liu Youcai clenched his fists tightly and immediately rushed out to greet County Magistrate Zhao Deyi.
Upon entering Liu's courtyard, Liu Youcai had servants bring out good wine and dishes to entertain the officials. At the same time, he respectfully invited Zhao Deyi and Zhou Zhengyang inside.
The gate closed, and Liu Youcai sent someone to prepare even more exquisite wine and dishes. Just as he was about to exchange pleasantries, Zhao Deyi suddenly slapped the table hard.
"You, Liu Youcai, dare to plot for wealth and take lives"
Zhao Deyi sat in the center, glaring angrily at Liu Youcai.
Liu Youcai shuddered all of a sudden.
Fortunately, he didn't panic completely. He immediately understood and hastily took out a large silver ingot from his sleeve.
"I'm innocent, I beg you to see the truth!"
Zhao Deyi calmly took the silver, then lightly nodded: "Well, Yang Lin accused you of plotting to kill for profit, but this official sees that you are innocent. It must be Yang Lin who falsely accused you!"
"Yes, yes, yes!" Liu Youcai hurriedly replied, "That Yang Lin falsely accused me. Fortunately, Your Honor has discerning eyes and sees through his lies. Please, Your Honor, do justice for me!"
Zhao Deyi let out a hearty laugh, his fingers tapping lightly on the table. He said nonchalantly, "Well, well, this official has always been dedicated to serving the people. However, as for how to punish Yang Lin, it depends on your sincerity."
As he spoke, his eyes swept across Liu Youcai, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.
Liu Youcai cursed Zhao Deyi's insatiable greed in his heart, but there was nothing he could do but reluctantly take out another silver ingot.
"Your Honor, Yang Lin is a wicked and ruthless individual who has committed countless acts of evil in our village. We implore you to punish him severely. We speak the truth with sincerity."
Two pieces of silver, that's twenty taels!
Even an ordinary household would struggle to save this much money in a lifetime, and Liu Youcai couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain.
"Not bad."
Zhao Deyi once again calmly put away the silver and nodded.
"I sense your sincerity, Liu Youcai. Please, have a seat."
As for how to punish Yang Lin, we still need to think about it in the long run.
Liu Youcai's heart skipped a beat again.
Just as he was thinking, perhaps Zhao County Magistrate wasn't satisfied yet, Zhou Zhengyang from the side coldly said, "This young master and Zhao sir came here in a busy schedule, it wouldn't be just for a small Yang Lin!"
"Oh"
Liu Youcai was taken aback and didn't understand what he meant.
Zhou Zhengyang narrowed his eyes: "Yang Lin has a business selling medicine, I presume you know about that"
Liu Youcai's heart skipped a beat, and then his heart started pounding rapidly.
"What Zhou Gongzi means..." Liu Youcai swallowed nervously.
"Well," Zhou Zhengyang waved his hand. "It's not what this young master means, nor is it what Zhao's intention is, but yours!"
Saying that, he gestured at Liu Youcai's chest with his finger, hinting at something.
Before Liu Youcai could react, Zhou Zhengyang immediately continued, "Wait, once we catch Yang Lin and subject him to severe torture, I'm sure he'll reveal the formula for the medicine!"
After you get the formula, you'll be in charge of producing the potions from then on!
Liu Youcai's heart skipped a beat and he was suddenly excited.
He knew too well the value of this medicine!
With Yang Lin's kind of salesmanship, a year could bring in ten thousand taels of silver.
Though the profit margin of that elixir is unknown, it's safe to say it's at least 20-30%, which means two or three thousand taels of silver!
Liu Youcai was swallowing nervously, while Zhou Zhengyang gave him a disdainful glance.
“The business of selling medicine is up to you. We have nothing to do with it; we just share the profits. Lord Zhao gets six tenths, and our Zhou family only needs three tenths.”
Zhou Zhengyang extended three fingers and said with a smile.
Throughout the entire process, Zhao Deyi only drank tea and didn't say a word.
"This..."
Leave it to yourself to do, and you can only get 10%
How can they take 90% of the profits without doing anything
Liu Youcai's face darkened, and he really wanted to scold someone.
"Hee hee."
While sipping tea, Zhao Deyi chuckled softly, put down his cup, and was about to get up.
Seeing this, Liu Youcai immediately panicked and hurriedly agreed: "No problem!"
He had already recognized Zhao Xianwei's shamelessness. He was certain that if he didn't agree, this Zhao official would probably "uphold justice" and investigate the case.
By then, even himself and Yang Lin will be completely defeated by him!
"It is my honor to be of service to Lord Zhao and Miss Zhou."
Liu Youcai bowed, but in his heart he cursed countless times for their shameless actions!
"Heh heh, refreshing!"
Zhao County Magistrate stood up and said, "Since I'm here to investigate the case and have now found out that you were wrongly accused, there's no need for you to sit here idly. You should immediately go after the thief and bring them to justice."
Saying that, he strode out.
Zhao Deyi strode onto his horse: "All of you, get up! Yang Lin murdered and robbed people, falsely accused others. Bring the man to me!"
"Yes!"
The constables drained their bowls, grabbed their swords, and hurried after him.
A crowd surged towards Yang Lin's house...
At this moment, Yang Lin is at home.
Xiao Ba rushed in from outside, running and shouting, "Master, someone really came! The leader is riding a horse, and he's with over ten yamen officers!"
When all the women heard this, they were immediately terrified.
Although Yang Lin had briefed them about this in the morning, when what he said came true at this moment, they still couldn't help but panic.
"What's the rush!"
Li Yuxiang's cold eyes swept across the crowd.
"Since my husband has already thought of it, what do we have to fear"
"Just a small county like Jianghe, I want to see what waves it can possibly create!"
Li Yuxiang said coldly.
At this time, Li Yunyao genuinely admired Yang Lin more and more.
He had anticipated that the Liu family would not sit idly by and would retaliate.
Therefore, they had prepared in advance that morning.
"My lady, Third Sister."
Yang Lin nodded at Li Yuyao and Liao Hongying.
Both nodded and then returned to the house.
As the two entered the house, a wave of anticipation washed over everyone.ing this for Yao'er's good."Yao...erPurple and Green were astonished again!They could tell that the relationship between Li Yuyao and Yang Lin was good.But, a man called her Your Majesty...Yao'erAnyon...