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Chapter 522: Chapter 525: Never Dare Again_1
"For the first time, I think what he said about the ’Saint’ is very cool," Chen Yiling muttered softly.
Lord Qin’s eye twitched, but in order to maintain his image, he could only pretend he hadn’t heard.
Hmm... such a naughty Yi Ling would have to be dealt with at night.
Sun Erhu said sincerely, "Thank you, Lord Qin, truly a good official who loves the people like his own children!"
The others echoed one after another, "Lord Qin is wise!"
Ever since Lord Qin took office, life has been much better for everyone: less exorbitant taxes and levies, no wrongful or mistaken cases, and even the bandits from Xuan Eagle Mountain Village who used to be so arrogant could only occupy a hilltop and live their humble little lives.
Lord Qin also vowed that he would stay here as long as Xuan Eagle Mountain Village and Yin Zheng were not eliminated.
Jiang’s Clan and Lin Jinshun were the odd ones out, their eyes meeting in mutual anxiety.
If Lord Qin wanted to investigate, it would only be a matter of time before he turned his attention to Little Treasure!
"Bring them back to the Government Office," he ordered.
Qin Longyun picked out several people, and Lin Xiaobao was among them.
Lao Guang said with a cheeky grin, "My lord, I’ll definitely cooperate well since I didn’t do it anyway."
He figured that this trip would take a few days, and wondered whether some women would be able to stand the loneliness.
Lin Jinshun said with a forced smile, "Lord Qin, my Little Treasure is still young, I swear on my integrity, this matter is definitely not Little Treasure’s doing."
"Dont’ worry, I will not employ corporal punishment on the child and will ensure that he is well taken care of," Qin Longyun said slowly. In fact, his main purpose was to capture Lin Xiaobao, the others were just a formality.
Lin Jinshun couldn’t help but pinch himself. If he didn’t agree now, wouldn’t that make him appear guilty?
All he could say to Lin Xiaobao was, "Little Treasure, don’t be afraid. Once you get to the Government Office, just answer whatever the official asks you. Rest assured, Lord Qin is a good man and will definitely not wrong you."
Lin Jinshun spoke cryptically, hoping Little Treasure would understand his hint.
Lin Xiaobao clung to his father’s clothes, "I don’t want to go, I want to stay at home."
"Little friend, please come with me," the Government Official said as gently as possible, afraid of scaring the child.
But it was strange not to frighten the child when one hand held a knife and the other was reaching out to grab him.
"Mom, save me, I don’t want to be caught!"
Finally, Lin Xiaobao couldn’t hold it in any longer and burst into tears.
Being taken to the Government Office meant being punished with a wooden board and being locked up; he didn’t want that at all!
Jiang’s Clan wiped her tears, "Little Treasure, be good. As long as you didn’t strangle the chicken, you can come back immediately."
Her intention was for Lin Xiaobao to deny everything, but Little Treasure was only five years old. How could he understand the deeper meaning?
His understanding was, if you strangled someone’s chicken, you won’t be coming back!
"Mom, save me, I know I was wrong, I won’t dare to strangle someone’s chicken again, help, I don’t want to be beaten! I don’t want my fingers pinched!"
Lin Xiaobao cried pitifully, but it didn’t arouse any sympathy.
The Government Official asked hesitantly, "My lord, do we still need to investigate this case?"
"You may leave," Lord Qin waved his hand, he hadn’t actually planned to make a big fuss and drag a bunch of people to the Government Office.
Sure enough, just as he expected, Lin Xiaobao confessed to everything when he was intimidated.
"Why did you strangle someone’s chicken?" Qin Longyun asked according to the regulations; he needed to understand the motive behind the crime.
"Isn’t it because of Sun Erhu? He wouldn’t even give a dowry, and I don’t want my sister to marry him!"
