Hearing what Duan Yixin said, Chi Xinru squatted next to her. When she saw Duan Yixin taking out a large black object from the river in the shape of an oval plate, she asked, "What is this? Is this the pearl you are talking about?"
Duan Yixin shook her head and explained, "This is called a freshwater pearl mussel, which produces pearls. I will show you how to get their pearls without killing the mussels."
After saying that, Duan Yixin began to carefully collect the pearls inside the mussel. Chi Xinru got tired of squatting, so she looked around. When she saw a boulder, she went to sit on it and watched Duan Yixin collect the pearls.
When Duan Yixin took out the oval-shaped pearl, she showed it to Chi Xinru and said, "This is a pearl. Natural pearls come in many shapes, but round pearls can be used as jewelry. As for other shapes, they can be ground into powder and used as materials for cosmetics or medicines."
Looking at the bright white pearl, Chi Xinru couldn't help but reach out and take it from Duan Yixin's palm. She raised it against the morning sunlight and saw the pearl's surface sparkling.
After Chi Xinru was stunned for a moment, she looked at Duan Yixin and said excitedly, "Xin Xin, this pearl is so beautiful! How did you know that there are such beautiful pearls in these ugly black things?"
"I discovered it by accident yesterday." Duan Yixin lied without blushing.
Seeing how carefully she collected the pearls, Chi Xinru sighed and said, "Xin Xin, you are so awesome. If it were me, I wouldn't have the patience to get the pearls one by one."
"This black thing is called freshwater pearl mussel. They keep the river free from pollution and any harmful substances. It is indeed difficult and time-consuming to collect pearls without harming them, but they are important for nature." Duan Yixin said with a slight smile on her lips.
While Duan Yixin concentrated on collecting pearls, Chi Xinru was busy admiring them. Two hours later, Duan Yixin filled a big box with pearls, put them in a bamboo basket, and said, "I'm done for today."
After speaking, she cleaned the tools and put them into the bamboo basket. Chi Xinru followed her today, so she couldn't put the box and tools into the warehouse. She would rather carry a heavy box than reveal her secret.
Duan Yixin picked up the bamboo basket and said, "I'm going to look for edible plants and medicinal herbs. Is there anything you want to do?"
Chi Xinru shook her head and said, "I don't have any plans. Before my elder brother comes back, let's do what you want to do."
"All right." Duan Yixin nodded, and the two of them left the river.
At the same time, the urgent memorial sent by the local magistrate has arrived at the county government's office.
The messenger held the memorial in both hands, knelt down under the main seat, and said, "Da Ren, this is an urgent memorial sent by the Local Magistrate of Chunshan Township."
The county magistrate sat on the main seat and motioned to his assistant to get the memorial. The assistant went to receive the memorial from the messenger and said, "Thank you for your hard work. You can go to the Yamen and rest for today."
The messenger clasped his fist, stood up, and left the county government office. After the messenger left, the assistant handed the memorial to the county magistrate. The county magistrate opened the memorial and read it.
A few minutes later, he frowned deeply, closed the memorial, and said furiously, "Those bandits really thought there was no more law in this world! How dare they kill and kidnap wantonly?!"
Seeing that the county magistrate's face was red with anger, the assistant quickly handed him a cup of tea and said, "Da Ren, please calm down. Be careful about your health."
The county magistrate took the tea, drank it quickly, put down the teacup, and said, "Get the horse carriage ready. I'm going to visit Li Junwang."
Knowing the importance of this matter, the assistant didn't dare to delay. He bowed slightly at the county magistrate and said, "Yes, Da Ren."
After the assistant left in a hurry to prepare the horse carriage, the county magistrate straightened his official hat and robe. Soon, the assistant came over and said, "Da Ren, the horse carriage is already waiting for you."
The county magistrate nodded, took the memorial on the large table, and walked out of the county government's office. With the help of his assistant, he got into the horse carriage. After the door of the horse carriage closed, the coachman flicked his horsewhip, and the wheels started rolling on the uneven streets.
The assistant watched the horse carriage drive away and muttered, "I hope Li Junwang can do something about this."
It takes two hours by horse carriage from the county seat to Li Junwang's Mansion, which is located on a private property of the royal family outside of the county seat. When the horse carriage finally stopped in front of the luxurious mansion, the county magistrate got out with the help of the coachman.
He raised his head and looked at the wooden sign hanging on top of the double door. Thinking of Li Junwang's character, the county magistrate straightened his robes before walking up the stairs.
Two guards stopped him and said, "Da Ren, our Wangye is currently entertaining guests. Please come back another day."
Hearing what he said, the county magistrate became anxious. He forced a smile and said, "Sir, please help me tell Wangye that I am here to report an urgent matter."
The guards looked at his forced smile. After a moment of silence, one of them sighed and said, "Da Ren, please wait a moment."
The smile on the county magistrate's old face became more sincere, and he said, "Thank you, Sir."
The guard nodded to the other guard and then walked into the mansion.
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After closing the gate, the guard walked to the side courtyard, where the housekeeper and the stewards stayed. As a low-level guard, he had no right to report directly to Li Junwang.
The guards walked through long corridors and corners before entering the large side courtyard. When a little eunuch saw him coming, he stepped forward and asked, "Sir, what brings you here?"
The guard cupped his fists and said, "Gong Gong, I need to report to Su Gong Gong."
The little eunuch bowed slightly and said, "Su Gong Gong is in the main building. Please come with me."
"Thank you, Gong Gong." The guard thanked him, then followed the little eunuch.
When they arrived, Eunuch Su had just finished talking to the stewards and walked out of the main building. Seeing the guard, he frowned and asked, "Why are you here?"
The guard cupped his fists and said, "Su Gong Gong, the county magistrate is waiting outside the door, asking to see Wangye."
When Eunuch Su heard what he said, his frown deepened, and he said, "Wangye has already said that no one can disturb him unless there is something urgent happening today."
The guard thought of the county magistrate's anxious face and said, "The county magistrate said that he has something urgent to report to Wangye."
Eunuch Su thought for a moment and said, "Let's go. I wonder what urgent matter he wants to report."
After saying that, he left with the guards. The stewards looked at each other and then went back to do their own work.
After waiting for a long time, the gate finally opened. When the county magistrate saw that Eunuch Su was coming with the guard, he clasped his fists and said politely, "I have met Su Gong Gong."
Eunuch Su smiled at the county magistrate and said, "Da Ren is polite. Please come with this servant."
Although Eunuch Su does not have any official position, he is a eunuch who came from the palace. Given his social status, the county magistrate still needs to treat him with respect.
The county magistrate kept a polite smile and gestured to Eunuch Su to take the lead, "Su Gong Gong, please."
Eunuch Su smiled at him and then walked into the mansion, followed by the county magistrate. Along the way, Eunuch Su asked, "Da Ren, what brings you here today?"
"Su Gong Gong, this official is here today because of the bandits near the northern border attacking the villages near the border." The county magistrate replied with a frown.
When Eunuch Su heard this answer, his eyes flickered for a moment and then returned to normal before the county magistrate noticed it.
The two of them walked for more than twenty minutes before Eunuch Su looked at the county magistrate and said, "Da Ren, please wait a moment. I'm going to inform Wangye."
"Then I will trouble Su Gong Gong."
After the county magistrate returned the courtesy, Eunuch Su walked towards the main hall. The county magistrate stood outside the main hall and could clearly hear music and laughter from the hall.
He sighed and thought, 'The people are starving, but the rulers are living a life of luxury.'
In the main hall, Eunuch Su reported the purpose of the county magistrate's visit to Li Junwang. After he finished reporting, Eunuch Su lowered his head and stood motionless. After a long silence, a sneer came from the main seat.
"That old guy came to report the bandit attack?" Wan Hezhi asked, with a hint of annoyance in his tone.
Eunuch Su bowed slightly and said, "That's right, Wangye."
After hearing his answer, Wan Hezhi turned to look at a middle-aged man and asked, "Leader Ge, what do you think? Do you want to meet the county magistrate?"
Leader Ge chuckled, drank a glass of wine in one breath, and said, "Of course, I want to meet this brave county magistrate."
After hearing his answer, Wan Hezhi looked at Eunuch Su and said calmly, "Call him in."
"Yes, Wangye."
Watching Eunuch Su leave the hall, Wan Hezhi said, "Continue the banquet!"
At his words, the music started, and the dancers walked into the center of the hall and began to dance and twist their bodies. When the county magistrate walked in and followed behind Eunuch Su, what he saw was this scene.
He lowered his eyes, unable to hide the disappointment and anxiety in his heart. With such a ruler, it seems that there is no hope for him or the villagers.
The county magistrate's face did not show any emotion as he knelt down calmly, bowed, and said, "This official pay my respects to Li Junwang."
Wan Hezhi leaned on his seat and drank his wine without speaking. More than ten minutes later, he said, "Why are you here, County Magistrate?"
The old county magistrate knew that Li Junwang had deliberately made him suffer, so he endured the cold floor and said respectfully, "Answering Wangye, this official is here to report the bandit attack two days ago."
After saying that, he hesitated for a moment on whether to take out the urgent memorial or not. But ultimately, he decided not to take it out. Leader Ge, who was sitting under Wan Hezhi, chuckled when he heard the county magistrate's answer.
The county magistrate frowned but still maintained the same posture and lowered his head. Seeing the old county magistrate not even daring to raise his head, Leader Ge lost interest.
He put down his wine cup, clasped his fists toward Wan Hezhi, and said, "Since Wangye has official business, then I will take my leave first."
Wan Hezhi nodded and said, "This King will arrange another banquet to entertain Leader Ge later."
After Leader Ge left with his people, Wan Hezhi glanced at Eunuch Su. After receiving his signal, Eunuch Su waved his hand and left with the maids and eunuchs.
When it was just him, and the county magistrate, Wan Hezhi said lazily, "Speak. What kind of bandit attack would you like to report?"
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