NCCnovel Chapter 444 Qian Shuwang
Chapter 444 Qian Shuwang
The master followed Qian Shuwang in small steps, his eyes fixed on Qian Shuwang's every move.
Seeing Qian Shuwang's frown, serious expression and hesitation in his eyes, the doubts in the master's heart suddenly exploded.
Unable to hold it in any longer, the lawyer leaned forward slightly, his face filled with confusion and anxiety, and asked, "County Magistrate Qian, what are you doing? That lunatic is right up ahead. If we don't capture him now, when will we?"
Qian Shuwang was calculating various interests and concerns in his mind when his thoughts were interrupted by the sudden noise from his master, and he suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart.
His eyes flashed, and he glanced at his master coldly, his eyes emitting a bone-chilling chill.
The master felt that this look was like a sharp blade, which instantly made him silent. The words that were on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back. He shut his mouth wisely, took half a step back, and dared not say another word.
At this time, Tang Wang saw from afar Qian Shuwang and a large group of yamen runners rushing towards him, just like a drowning man grabbing a life-saving straw.
His eyes sparkled, his face flushed with excitement. He waved his arms frantically and shouted at the top of his lungs, "County Magistrate Qian, County Magistrate Qian, I'm here! I'm here!"
The shouts grew louder and louder, echoing in the air.
The moment he saw Qian Shuwang, Tang Wang's heart, which had been in his throat, suddenly fell back, and an inexplicable sense of confidence arose in his heart.
He turned his head triumphantly and looked at Qin Ruzhao, who was sitting on the bench. His eyes were full of provocation, as if to say, "You're finished now!"
Then, he couldn't wait to trot all the way to Qian Shuwang, and a flattering smile instantly filled his face.
Standing next to Qian Shuwang, feeling the awe-inspiring group of yamen runners behind him, Tang Wang completely relaxed.
Humph, a small and unruly commoner actually dared to openly disobey me, the dignified county lieutenant. He is so bold and ignorant that he has no idea of his own place.
I have been serving Your Majesty wholeheartedly and working diligently for the people. Such unruly people deserve to be put to death.
Tang Wang straightened his clothes, cleared his throat, and was about to exaggerate his complaints to Qian Shuwang, but suddenly he found that Qian Shuwang's eyes were wandering and he was not listening to him at all.
Qian Shuwang's eyes kept scanning the surroundings, looking left and right, as if he was looking for something crucial.
Tang Wang was surprised and curious. After hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but ask, "County Magistrate Qian, what are you doing..."
On weekdays, although he and Qian Shuwang were constantly fighting openly and secretly and their relationship was extremely bad, in front of others, they were at least colleagues and people in the same officialdom.
In daily life, even if it is insincere, superficial greetings and courtesies are indispensable.
Moreover, Qian Shuwang always valued face more than anything else, but today's abnormal behavior really made Tang Wang confused.
Not far away, Qin Ruzhao sat quietly on a bench, taking in all of this.
Seeing the county magistrate's strange behavior, he couldn't help but frown.
I originally thought that when the county magistrate arrived, he would immediately order me to be tied up, taken back to the county government office, and then severely tortured.
But the county magistrate in front of him looked panicked and suspicious, which really surprised Qin Ruzhao and filled him with doubts.
Meanwhile, in a corner, Li Chengqian sat steadily on a chair brought by Zhang Xianhuai. Witnessing Qian Shuwang's series of performances, he couldn't help but nod slightly, his lips curled up as he softly commented, "This Wu County Magistrate is quite a clever man."
Although the voice was not loud, it was full of certainty.
Zhang Xianhuai stood respectfully behind Li Chengqian, his hands hanging down and his body leaning forward slightly. Upon hearing Li Chengqian's words, he nodded in agreement with a hint of admiration on his face. He echoed, "Teacher, this Qian Shuwang is indeed very peculiar. It seems to me that he has noticed something."
Why is Qian Shuwang so suspicious? Only he himself knows the fear in his heart.
In his opinion, if an ordinary person was beaten by so many yamen runners, the normal reaction would be to be scared to death and tremble all over.
Or they are determined to die, fighting to the death, with madness in their eyes.
But Qin Ruzhao in front of him was as calm as a bystander. From beginning to end, his expression was calm, as if he was just sitting there waiting for people from the county government to come, without any panic.
In Qian Shuwang's opinion, there are only two possibilities for such an unreasonable situation.
The first one is that this person is a lunatic with an abnormal mind, so his actions are naturally illogical.
But when he looked at Qin Ruzhao carefully, he saw that he had an upright posture and a dignified bearing, and his every move exuded a calm and steady air. He did not look like a mentally ill person at all.
Then, there is only the second terrible possibility left - the backers behind this person in front of him are extremely powerful, beyond imagination.
To the extent that he didn't take the small officials of Wu County seriously at all. If Tang Wang, the county lieutenant, was not taken seriously, then he, the county magistrate, would naturally be like an ant.
In addition, Qin Ruzhao was very skilled. He was able to beat many yamen runners to the ground by himself, leaving them unable to fight back. It was amazing that he could have such skills at such a young age.
Coincidentally, there happened to be a brave general of similar age in the court. He was so strong that he could capture a lion single-handedly. He was promoted to the second rank at a young age due to his outstanding talents and was deeply favored by His Majesty. This man was none other than His Majesty's favorite disciple - General Qin Ruzhao Qin.
Some time ago, the news that His Majesty was taking Commander Zhang and General Qin on an incognito visit spread like wildfire and became a hot topic among the people.
Now, all the clues and coincidences are slowly intertwined like silk threads, outlining an answer that terrifies Qian Shuwang.
The Qin Ruzhao in front of him is most likely the General Qin who has made great military achievements.
When so many coincidences come together, no matter how unbelievable it is, one has to believe that this most unlikely answer may be the truth.
Qian Shuwang's heart was filled with astonishment, and he was so shocked that he could hardly control himself.
But his years of experience in officialdom taught him that he must not show any strange expression on his face at this moment.
He pretended to be calm and tried to control his expression, but the turmoil in his heart made him swallow his saliva involuntarily. His eyes frantically scanned the surroundings, trying to capture any possible special signs to see if there was any big shot hiding in the dark.
As luck would have it, just when he was extremely anxious, his eyes accidentally swept across a person sitting on a chair not far away.
The man had an extraordinary temperament and a leisurely demeanor, with a young man standing respectfully behind him.
What made Qian Shuwang's heart beat faster was that the person sitting on the bench shook his head slightly the moment their eyes met.
This seemingly simple action exploded in Qian Shuwang's heart.
Qian Shuwang felt a chill running from the soles of his feet straight up to his forehead, and the blood in his body seemed to solidify instantly.
He subconsciously took a breath of cold air, and his legs began to tremble slightly uncontrollably.
He hurriedly took a deep breath, forced himself to steady his body, and turned his gaze to Qin Ruzhao with pretended calmness. In order to hide his inner panic, he coughed lightly twice, trying to ease his inner shock.