Chapter 98: No Merit, But Hard Work
“Magistrate Bai, the disaster relief grain has been distributed. It’s time for us to return to the Capital and report to His Majesty.”
“In that case, I cannot keep Lord Wang any longer. Saving many civilians from dire straits and completing such a heavy responsibility will surely make Lord Wang’s official career smoother!”
“Not at all, not at all.”
After the disaster relief grain was finally distributed, the problem that had troubled them for many days was immediately resolved, and Xu Wang felt very pleased.
At this moment, he was speaking to Magistrate Bai with a pleased expression, clearly not sincere in his words of persuasion.
However, it was better to make some polite remarks now.
Heaven knew how much effort it took to distribute the disaster relief grain in its entirety this time.
The risks involved were also very high, but fortunately, there was already a scapegoat, so he didn’t have to worry too much.
It was just that he hadn’t seen Gu Yu for several days, and he missed the chance to compete with him again, which made Xu Wang feel very regretful.
Before, Gu Yu was just lucky.
If he were given another chance, he would definitely make the Gu family regret provoking him… Perhaps Gu Yu already knew this would happen, which was why he fled so quickly.
What a coward!
Thinking about these things, Xu Wang couldn’t help but snort coldly. Besides being a cunning little fox, he was also a timid fellow.
He was just a little luckier.
Afterwards, Xu Wang didn’t waste any more words with Magistrate Bai. After expressing his intention to leave Lian Town in the coming days, he immediately left Magistrate Bai and returned to his residence.
On the way, the passing civilians, upon seeing the expensively dressed Xu Wang, all humbly lowered their heads, not daring to look him in the eye, for fear of being beaten by the guards surrounding Xu Wang.
This kind of thing had happened before… After these important figures from the Capital appeared in Lian Town, someone had begged them but received nothing.
They were treated like bugs, and some were even beaten to death.
As a result, the people of Lian Town knew that the important figures from the Capital were not kind, so it was better not to provoke them.
Xu Wang was very satisfied that no one dared to approach him.
He really hated those smelly people appearing before him, asking for this and that with no self-awareness.
However, Xu Wang did not forget his purpose for coming. So, even though he was displeased in his heart, he wore a smile, showing no sign of what he was thinking.
It was this disguise that made Yang Yiwen, who was secretly observing from the side, feel that there was a chance!
Ever since Xu Wang brought people to Yang Family Village, Yang Yiwen, seeing the aggressive manner of the other party, thought that the Gu family was finished…
So he immediately worsened the situation, not only leading Xu Wang and others to the Gu family but also speaking many bad things about the Gu family along the way.
He also said quite a few bad things about the village chief.
At that time, although Xu Wang was impatient, he didn’t show it on his face at all, so Yang Yiwen mistakenly thought that Xu Wang didn’t have much of a temper.
When Gu Yu reversed the situation, not only was he not taken to prison by Xu Wang, but he also managed to get five hundred thousand taels of silver from him!
That much silver shocked Yang Yiwen at the time.
Immediately afterwards, there was too much regret.
If he had known that Gu Yu was so capable, he would have clung to Gu Yu.
He wouldn’t have ended up with a grudge against the Gu family now… However, it was also a good thing to know an important official from the Capital.
If he could obtain an official position, he wouldn’t have to accept help from the villagers all day long. Instead, he could live a life of luxury and would never be so poor that his pockets were empty.
But, just as Yang Yiwen was daydreaming, Xu Wang, after collecting the silver, immediately left in anger.
When Yang Yiwen wanted to chase after him, he was directly pushed by a soldier following Xu Wang, causing him to fall onto his buttocks.
Finally, under the threat of swords and sabers, he could only watch as the important figures from the Capital left, disappearing from sight.
This made Yang Yiwen consider himself unlucky. Just as he was about to go home and beat his wife to vent his anger, he was surrounded by people led by the village chief.
The village chief didn’t say much, but asked Yang Yiwen to take his family and leave the village immediately.
And just as Yang Yiwen was about to beg the village chief for mercy, the young men brought by the village chief would not stand for it. They all looked at him menacingly with large clubs, causing Yang Yiwen to immediately cower and quickly go home to pack his things.
Along the way, Yang Yiwen thought he could stall for time.
However, the village chief had made up his mind this time and firmly refused to allow troublemakers like Yang Yiwen to remain in the village and cause more trouble.
If the accusation that the Gu family stole the disaster relief grain were to be enforced, not only would the people of the Gu family suffer, but the entire village would also suffer.
Yang Yiwen, for his own benefit, disregarded the safety of the village.
Such a person could not be kept.
Thus, Yang Yiwen and his family were directly driven out of Yang Family Village.
Many villagers stood by and watched the excitement. Some who did not understand what was happening, after hearing others explain it, directly spat at Yang Yiwen.
Among them, the worst off were Yang Yiwen’s family, who suffered collateral damage. They were originally unable to eat or wear warmly, and now they were directly kicked out of the village.
Along the way, the sounds of crying and sobbing were incessant, which annoyed Yang Yiwen.
After beating his wife, he didn’t care what happened to his family, and he went directly to the place where he usually gambled.
After gambling for several days and losing all the remaining silver in his hand, Yang Yiwen began to think about how to get more money to gamble.
Then, he thought of the important officials from the Capital.
It was precisely for this reason that Yang Yiwen was now following Xu Wang, wanting to ask him for some benefit.
After all, it was he who had taken the initiative to speak and lead these officials to the Gu family.
Even without merit, there was hard work, so he couldn’t cross the bridge and then tear it down!
“Lord Wang, do you remember me? The one who led the way in Yang Family Village. Because I led the way for you last time, I was driven out by the village chief. Can you give me a place to stay! I am very diligent and can definitely serve you comfortably.”
Upon seeing that there were more people around, Yang Yiwen immediately jumped out. Before Xu Wang could speak, he first explained his origin.
When Xu Wang saw Yang Yiwen, he was stunned for a moment, and it took him a while to remember who he was.
At the same time, he also remembered the five hundred thousand taels of silver he had lost.
This made Xu Wang grit his teeth in hatred. It was not a good experience to have the unpleasant matter he had deliberately forgotten brought up again.
“So it’s you. I was just thinking of thanking you, but I couldn’t find you. It’s good that you’re here now. Come back with me to get the silver!”
“Heh heh, thank you, Your Lord!”
After hearing Xu Wang’s words, Yang Yiwen’s face showed extreme joy, unaware that his life was about to be ruined.
