The County Magistrate's Might

The Prince Ning's Heir couldn't understand.

Who gave Zhang Huaimin the courage to be so disrespectful to a mere seventh-rank official?

Did Immortal give him his confidence?

But this is Ji Province, the territory of the Prince Ning's Residence.

So what if Immortals?

Could they possibly stop the tens of thousands of iron cavalry from the Prince of Prince Ning's Residence?

He had been stuck in that shabby and boring County Yamen for two whole days and had had enough.

That so-called Immortal never even showed his face.

What's the meaning?

Does that mean they look down on the Prince Ning's Residence?

She only kidnapped a commoner girl, but being favored by the Prince Ning's Heir is a blessing she could never have accumulated in hundreds of years.

All they do is cower in a corner and cry; they're clueless, utterly boring.

I was already in a bad mood, and then a group of lowly scoundrels surrounded the restaurant.

The most despicable one is Zhang Huaimin.

They actually dared to bring people and try to force their way into the restaurant, trampling on the dignity of the Prince Ning's Heir.

Okay! Okay!!

A group of unruly commoners who disrespect the king and nobles, a county magistrate who doesn't covet power and wealth, and a few lowly soldiers who dare to block his way through the city gates.

This Heyang County truly opened his eyes to a whole new world.

Is County Magistrate Zhang powerful?

Of course it's impressive.

At least in the eyes of the surrounding people and officials, their county magistrate was truly a man of unyielding integrity and imposing presence.

But in reality, County Magistrate Zhang was extremely panicked.

The other party is none other than the Prince Ning's Heir.

Not to mention him, even his superior, the Prefect of Dingzhou City, would bow and scrape before him.

But he couldn't back down.

The officials in the County Yamen were watching him, and the people of Heyang County were watching him.

Even the high and mighty Immortals were watching him.

If he backs down and admits defeat, then everything he has done before will be in vain.

If the spine that he has finally managed to straighten will break, he will never be able to stand up straight again.

He didn't want it to be like this, nor did he want to become like this.

Therefore, he had to be tough, and tough to the end.

"Your Highness, I am terrified. I dare not do this. I have come here only to ask His Highness the Heir you release the woman you have abducted."

Upon seeing the prince appear, County Magistrate Zhang immediately bowed and greeted him.

However, his tone and manner of speaking were very forceful.

"Dare not? Hahaha... This young master sees you not only dare, but you're incredibly audacious."

The Prince Ning's Heir's drunken eyes were filled with rage.

"This humble official is dull-witted and does not understand Your His Highness the Heir's meaning."

"Your humble servant only knows how to act according to the law. Beating innocent people and forcibly taking women are serious crimes according to the Great Liang Code. As the magistrate of Heyang County, I absolutely cannot sit idly by."

County Magistrate Zhang spoke with righteous indignation.

"What a benevolent and upright County Magistrate Zhang! Before I came here, someone told me that the magistrate of Heyang County was corrupt, incompetent, and utterly foolish. It seems that rumors are indeed not to be trusted."

The Prince Ning's Heir said meaningfully.

County Magistrate Zhang knew that the Prince Ning's Heir was mocking him, but he didn't care at all.

"Your Highness flatters me. I was indeed foolish before, but fortunately, I received guidance from the Immortal and have now come to my senses, repenting of my past mistakes."

"Are you trying to scare me with Immortals?" The Prince Ning's Heir's eyes narrowed, his face turning sinister.

"I wouldn't dare, but Heaven is watching what people do; no one can escape the eyes of the Immortals and Gods."

County Magistrate Zhang answered without changing his expression.

"What if I, the Crown Prince, simply refuse to release them?"

The Prince Ning's Heir raised his chin slightly, his eyes filled with disdain.

"If Your His Highness the Heir insists on not releasing them, then don't blame me for defying authority and leading my men in."

County Magistrate Zhang threatened without any fear.

"Hahaha... You rabble, do you think you can stop the elite troops of my Prince Ning's Residence?"

The heir of the Prince Ning's Residence sneered.

"Our Heyang County has 11 officials, 35 Constables, 30 Yamen Runners, 20 city guards, and 10 prison guards. Although they are not particularly skilled, they are not afraid of death."

"I ask you, do you dare to follow me and rush in to save people?"

As soon as County Magistrate Zhang finished speaking, the Yamen Runner and yamen Constable behind him shouted in unison:

"Dare!!"

The shouts were deafening, and the momentum soared to the heavens.

That shout startled even the drunken Prince Ning's Heir, making his eyes clear.

"Zhang Huaimin, do you really think I can't do anything to you?"

The Prince Ning's Heir said in an icy voice.

"I am but a lowly seventh-rank official; Your His Highness the Heir could easily deal with me."

"However, I will certainly report the events of today to the court truthfully, and I will also send an additional report to the Prince Ning's Residence."

County Magistrate Zhang retorted directly.

Upon hearing this, the Prince of Prince Ning's Heir instantly sobered up.

The grand undertaking of the Prince Ning's Residence is still in its final stages of preparation, and it is most important to avoid attracting the attention of the imperial court.

If the royal family's great cause is ruined because of him, not only will his status as the heir apparent be in jeopardy, but he might also be beaten to death by his father.

County Magistrate Zhang's move hit him right where it hurt.

"Hahaha..."

The Prince Ning's Heir suddenly burst into laughter.

"County Magistrate Zhang, there's no need to be so tense. I've only heard that the woman is renowned for her talent, so I specially sent someone to invite her here to discuss poetry."

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding."

"Guards, go and fetch that talented woman!"

Seeing that the Prince Ning's Heir had finally chosen to back down, County Magistrate Zhang breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

A short while later, a delicate woman with tears streaming down her face was seen out the door.

"My daughter... my daughter..."

"Daddy... sobs..."

The old Xiucai in his long gown and the pitiful woman immediately embraced and wept bitterly.

"County Magistrate Zhang, look, I haven't even touched a single hair on her head."

The Prince Ning's Heir spoke with an innocent expression.

"Since it's all a misunderstanding, then I'll take my leave and not disturb Your His Highness the Heir's enjoyment any longer."

"County Magistrate Zhang, wait a moment."

However, just as County Magistrate Zhang was preparing to disperse the onlookers and leave with his men,

The Prince Ning's Heir suddenly called out to him.

"Is there anything else, Your His Highness the Heir?"

County Magistrate Zhang cupped his hands and asked.

The Prince Ning's Heir's lips curled slightly upward as he pulled the flamboyantly dressed woman beside him close and embraced her tightly.

"I wonder if County Magistrate Zhang knows this woman?"

County Magistrate Zhang certainly knew him, and was very familiar with him.

What he didn't expect was that...

The former concubine who was divorced is still in Heyang County, and she's even having an affair with the Prince Ning's Heir.

Although she was just a concubine he had divorced, County Magistrate Zhang still felt like his official hat was being cuckolded.

What does Your His Highness the Heir wish to say?

County Magistrate Zhang calmly countered with a question.

Seeing that Zhang Huaimin was clearly in immense pain inside, yet still pretended to be nonchalant on the surface.

The Prince Ning's Heir was instantly thrilled.

He certainly wouldn't be interested in such vulgar women.

But when he learned that the entertainer singing in the restaurant was actually Zhang Huaimin's concubine,

That's a different story.

This woman is interesting; she plays hard to get, knowing exactly when to yield and when to be tactful.

Surprisingly, it gave him a unique flavor, even though he had eaten many delicacies.

Especially since she also has the identity of Zhang Huaimin's concubine, it becomes even more exciting and interesting.

She even told me herself that there were beautiful women in Heyang County.

"Oh... it's nothing, I just find this woman very much to my liking, but I don't know if County Magistrate Zhang would be willing to part with her."

While flirting with the woman in his arms, the Prince Ning's Heir looked at County Magistrate Zhang with a meaningful gaze.

In the past, County Magistrate Zhang might have felt uncomfortable.

But now, he has a more lofty ideal and mission.

So when he saw the two of them being all lovey-dovey in front of him, he felt not anger or jealousy, but rather disgust and nausea.

A nonsensical thought even popped into my head.

A bitch and a dog, a match made in heaven.

"A withered flower, a shameless woman, you can take her away."

County Magistrate Zhang spoke in a tone of utter disgust.

Prince Ning's Heir: "..."

Sudden,

He no longer felt the woman in his arms was appealing.

"Let's go."

He shoved the woman away as if she were trash, and left with his guards, Prince Ning's Heir face ashen.

"Your Highness, wait for me! You promised to help me rescue my brother."

The woman, looking panicked, quickly grabbed her skirt and chased after him, shouting as she did so.

"Get away from me, you bitch."

After the Prince Ning's Heir and his entourage left,

There was a moment of silence outside the Drunken Immortal Tower.

Then, a roaring sound, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing, soared into the clouds and resounded throughout the entire Heyang City.

"The county magistrate is a man of principle."

"The county magistrate is so domineering."

"The county magistrate is mighty!"

"..."