coobybook Chapter 280 Death of County Magistrate Jiang
Chapter 280 Death of County Magistrate Jiang
Nanny Liu was becoming increasingly impatient with County Magistrate Jiang. She refused to serve him any tea and made him wait in the outer room.
Mrs. Gao finally finished cleaning up, and the temperature in the outer room rose. She slowly walked out and sat on a soft cushion with the help of Aunt Liu. "Master, are you here to care about me during my confinement? Do you want to see the child? This is the eldest son of the Jiang family. Your Jiang family has an heir."
County Magistrate Jiang's face froze and he felt a little guilty. He indeed had not had time to look after the child yet. Although it was a boy, he had no shortage of sons. The one outside had already given birth to an heir to the Jiang family, and the child had a good aptitude for studying. County Magistrate Jiang liked the concubine's son very much.
"I've been busy lately, and I'm relieved that the servants are taking care of the child. The child is delicate, so I'll wait until the baby is one month old before taking a look."
"it is good."
There was a faint smile in Mrs. Gao's eyes, but I'm afraid you will never see it again.
County Magistrate Jiang talked about the purpose of his visit today, "Madam, there are some bad rumors outside, which are very unfavorable to me. I hope you can send someone to clarify it."
"Oh, what's that rumor?"
Mrs. Gao asked the question even though she knew the answer, just to see how shameless he was.
County Magistrate Jiang was also used to Madam Gao's docility and thought it was just the past. He said directly: "People outside say that the disaster relief was done with your dowry and all the good reputation is yours. This is very disadvantageous to your husband. I hope you can explain that this is all the Jiang family's money."
Mrs. Gao laughed angrily: "But isn't this the truth? How do you need to clarify it? You know you need a reputation, but I don't need it?"
County Magistrate Jiang glared angrily, "What do you need a name for as a woman? If I make a contribution this time, I might be promoted. Do you expect me to be a county magistrate for the rest of my life?"
"Of course not, but I am your wife and the daughter of the Gao family. I am the daughter of the Gao family. I am a righteous and compassionate person who helps the people. This is also the good reputation of the Gao family. So, I also need it. Master, you are not right."
"Does the Gao family care about this little bit of reputation? Madam, you can't do this. I have suffered so much injustice over the years. The Gao family won't help me. I have to work hard on my own. Aren't you going to ruin me?"
Mrs. Gao was speechless. "Isn't my dowry from the Gao family? Aren't you still relying on the Gao family? How shameless do you have to say such shameless words?
You want fame? Fine. Take out the money. My dowry has been used by everyone in and outside the family for the past ten years. Do you need me to settle the bill with you?"
"You... Gao, you are totally unreasonable. What do you want?"
"It's not a big deal. I just want to live my peaceful life. If anyone doesn't let me live a good life, don't blame me for overturning the table. Everyone should just quit.
I am still in confinement after giving birth, so I won't keep you here, so please take it easy."
Without waiting for Magistrate Jiang to explode, he started to chase people away. Mrs. Gao got up and went back to the house to look after the children, for she was afraid that she would not be able to resist slapping his disgusting face.
County Magistrate Jiang was so angry that he wanted to argue with her, but was stopped by Aunt Liu, "Master, the Madam is still in confinement after childbirth, you can't be angry, please leave."
"You, you dare to chase me away?"
"I dare not, I am only following Madam's orders."
County Magistrate Jiang couldn't fight with her, so he angrily threw his sleeves and left.
When he returned to the county government office, he was still full of anger. Was this Gao trying to rebel against the heaven?
The master turned around anxiously, and when he saw him, he quickly pulled him to the side hall, "Sir, this is bad, they insisted on coming over, and I had a hard time stopping them. If you don't deal with it, something bad will really happen."
County Magistrate Jiang's face changed drastically. "Is she crazy? All of them are so ignorant. Do they all think I'm easy to bully?"
"You should go and appease them, sir. I'm here. If there is unrest in the inner house, it will be bad for the reputation of the master if it is exposed."
County Magistrate Jiang had no choice but to go to the concubine's residence. The concubine was so weak and fragile that even when she made an accusation, her expression was full of affection, like a soft knife piercing the heart, which made people feel distressed.
Magistrate Jiang's anger was gone after seeing this, and he quickly coaxed her: "What's wrong with you? Can't you see how busy I am? The situation outside is not good, can't I come to see you when I'm free?"
"That one gave birth to a son. My Lord, you already have a legitimate son, so why would you still remember my son? My place is so deserted that I can't even buy charcoal. I can bear it, but what about the children?"
County Magistrate Jiang said immediately: "I will send it here immediately. If you have something to say, please tell me. How can I ignore you, sir?
This was an accident. I thought the arrangement was perfect, but Gao was lucky enough to be rescued by a group of teenagers. Mother and child are safe, and there is nothing I can do.
But once I've squeezed out her dowry, our good days will come. Just be patient. So many years have passed, and this winter won't make a difference."
"Really? During the Chinese New Year, I want our family to be together again."
"Okay, I will definitely do it."
County Magistrate Jiang has already figured out how to exploit the Gao family. There are still two months before the Chinese New Year, which is plenty of time for him to make arrangements.
As for the kids…
There was a coldness flashing in County Magistrate Jiang's eyes. He felt disgusted just by looking at the child of Gao's bloodline. Thinking of the days when he had been a lowly servant in the Gao's family, he decided to get rid of them together.
……
He went to the mistress and the news soon reached Shen Nanzhi. Shen Nanzhi really couldn't understand the man's train of thought. How could he still have the mood to see the mistress at this time? Did he really think he was a local emperor?
Let him be proud for a few days, Mrs. Gao's plan will soon be completed.
County Magistrate Jiang and his nephew kept the room quiet for a night and did not return to the inner house. The next day, he sent someone to deliver charcoal. However, the master was a little hesitant. "Charcoal is hard to buy now. There are donated charcoal, but it is for the victims. If the master embezzles it, I will not be able to explain to everyone."
County Magistrate Jiang was displeased: "Who do I have to explain to for using some charcoal? That was donated by my wife. Whoever is dissatisfied comes to me. What a troublemaker. Just give it away when I ask you to. What I say is useless?"
The master had no choice but to do as he was told and sent a thousand kilograms of charcoal to his mistress, but she ended up selling it. The price of charcoal is now more than ten times more expensive than usual, and even money cannot buy it. After all, it is snowing heavily, and who can go into the mountains to chop wood?
This series of cool moves made Shen Nanzhi show off. He sent a letter to Mrs. Gao and asked her to make the arrangements.
Mrs. Gao's heart was colder than the icy and snowy day outside. She still thought that he was the father of her child after all, and she felt a little bit reluctant in her heart, but he always managed to commit suicide and cross her bottom line.
Sent a letter to Shen Nanzhi and let the plan begin.
……
Magistrate Jiang's inner house was safe and he was in a good mood. Boss Xue and some wealthy gentry invited him to go and comfort the victims together. If he wanted to show the image of loving the people like his own children, the victims would also say something good about them when the prefect asked about it.
There is no such thing in this era. It is because Shen Nanzhi set a good example. In the past, officials would comfort the needy families, visit them in person, and be like family to the people. This is very good news material.
Now County Magistrate Jiang also has to do this image project. For the sake of a good reputation, he has to go out to visit people on snowy days. In all his years as an official, he has never had such a hard time.
Some of the victims have already returned home, and the collapsed houses have been urgently repaired so that people can at least live in them. However, many places are still crumbling, and occasionally pieces of snow fall from the trees, which is quite painful when they hit people.
When County Magistrate Jiang walked into the civilian area, he already started to regret his decision. His feet were slippery and he fell down without paying attention. The homes of the common people were dark, cold and dirty. He could not even maintain his smile, which looked very forced.
Boss Xue secretly shook his head. County Magistrate Jiang wanted fame, but was unwilling to save face. It would be difficult for such a person to achieve great things.
Never mind. His contribution this time is enough for him to be promoted. He should leave early and let a new county magistrate come.
Suddenly, Magistrate Jiang, who was walking in front, slipped. The legal advisor failed to hold him and he fell to the side of the road. He did not expect that it was a drainage ditch and he sank into the snow and was buried instantly.
Everyone was stunned. Where was the county magistrate, such a high-ranking one?
The master stamped his feet anxiously: "What are you standing there for? Help! The master has fallen into the ditch."
"Oh, hurry up and dig the snow to save people."
The wealthy businessmen were all panicking. Someone said, "Mobilize the people to rescue the people. There is strength in numbers. We can't delay any longer or the people will suffocate to death."
"Yes, everyone come and dig the snow, quickly."
The common people came to help with tools, including Shen Nanzhi. She worked faster and was the first to dig out the person. "Here it is, County Magistrate. Are you okay?"
How come County Magistrate Jiang is okay?
The drainage ditch was full of stones, and my head had hit a big hole in it. Although I wasn't buried in the snow for a long time, it was at least a little while. It was difficult to breathe, and I could see that I was breathing in more than out.
Seeing this, Shen Nanzhi didn't need to finish off the enemy himself, so he quietly retreated into the crowd, hiding his achievements and fame.
"Hurry up and find a doctor and send him to the clinic."
Boss Xue cursed inwardly that it was bad luck. He knew some medical knowledge as he was in the medicinal materials business after all. Looking at his appearance, he seemed to be in great danger. Was this retribution?
As expected, County Magistrate Jiang died on the way to the clinic. Seeing his pupils gradually dilating, the master couldn't help crying: "Sir, you have to hold on. If you leave, what will I do?"
Unfortunately, Magistrate Jiang died at the disaster relief site without even leaving any last words, which caused the people to praise him, saying that he died for disaster relief and was a really good official.
People have selectively forgotten the bad things he did in the past. After all, when a person dies, it is like a light going out. People will not say bad things about the official who died while rescuing people from disasters.
This is what Mrs. Gao wanted. She still has children. Her children cannot have a cruel and greedy father. Her family cannot tolerate her having a sinful husband. What people want in life is a reputation.
When he was alive, County Magistrate Jiang exploited Madam Gao, so let him die a worthy death and let Madam Gao exploit his value after his death.
Mrs. Gao stood by the window holding a hand warmer, waiting silently for the final result.
There were a few knocks outside the window. Madam Gao breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: "Master, it is better for you to die than to live. Your children will remember you as a good father, the people will praise you as a good official, and as your widow, I will also enjoy the good reputation you bring after your death. Rest in peace."