Chapter 44 Batman, the common people’s good friend It was already afternoon when the three arrived in Wuheng County. They found a cold noodle stall at the market and sat down. The three of them each ordered a bowl of cold noodles and started eating. While eating, Zhao Erniu looked at the soldiers patrolling the streets. He couldn't help but look puzzled, "What's going on? Why are there so many soldiers patrolling today? Since we entered the city, there have been several teams of soldiers patrolling." "You just came from the village, so how would you know that the treasure house of Mr. Wang's family was stolen last night? Now the county magistrate is sending soldiers to search house by house!" The owner of the cold noodle stall explained. The three of them immediately froze and continued to eat their noodles with their heads down, not daring to speak. Everyone in Jiuyang Village found silver in the morning, and Gu Chan even made up a chivalrous man called "Batman". Now considering the situation in the city, it's very simple and logical. This chivalrous man called "Batman" who specializes in robbing the rich must have stolen the treasure house of Mr. Wang's family last night! In that case, how dare the three of them say anything? The boss continued, "That's good! There will be some good shows to watch in the future. I really hope that this chivalrous man called Batman can teach these rich and unkind people a lesson, which can also be regarded as a way for us ordinary people to vent our anger." "Ah? Boss, you already know about this chivalrous man?" Zhao Erniu was stunned at first, then he asked in surprise.
Just now he was still thinking about whether he should keep it a secret and not speak nonsense. But now that the boss has said it himself, there is no need to keep it secret anymore. The boss said angrily, "How could I not know? Now the news has spread all over the streets and alleys of the city, and even children are making up nursery rhymes to praise this Batman!" "Batman! He's so elusive! He robs from the rich and helps the poor! He's a good friend to the common people." As he was talking, the owner of the cold noodle stall started singing. Gu Chan listened to the funny nursery rhyme and almost spit out the cold noodles in her mouth from laughing. Zhao Erniu and Ma Zheng were stunned by what they heard, and they were full of admiration for Batman. Gu Chan didn't say a word throughout the whole process and began to think secretly. The name Batman was made up by her in the morning, and Zhao Erniu also told the village chief, asking everyone to keep the discovery of the silver a secret. But now every household in the city knows this name, which only proves one thing. That is, someone in Jiuyang Village had a big mouth and leaked the news. Then, after almost a day of spreading, everyone in Wuheng County knew about it. However, the person who leaked the news was smart. He only leaked Batman's name and did not tell anyone that the people in Jiuyang Village had found silver in the yard. Otherwise, these officers and soldiers would not be searching the city right now, but would have gone to Jiuyang Village and turned the entire village upside down. After figuring this out, Gu Chan pretended to know nothing and quickly finished the cold noodles in the bowl. She said to Zhao Erniu and Ma Zheng, "Eat quickly! We still have to go to the county government to hand in the spiritual grass!" "Yeah, it's none of our business, why are you asking so many questions." Zhao Erniu hurriedly distanced himself from the matter. Then he quickly finished his cold noodles, paid for the three bowls of noodles, and left for the county government with Gu Chan. Not long after, Gu Chan and the other two arrived at the gate of the county government office. Like the county government offices in ancient my country, the county government office of Tiancang Kingdom was also a big house. A plaque of "County Government Office" was hung on the top of the gate. Soldiers stood on both sides of the gate to guard it. In front of the gate, there were two big stone lions placed on the left and right. At first glance, it looked very majestic and domineering. But everyone who is familiar with the situation in Wuheng County knows that although the county government looks domineering, the county magistrate is actually quite cowardly. He is usually suppressed by Wang Feihu and dares not provoke him at will. Of course, these had nothing to do with Gu Chan. The three of them stood at the gate of the yamen, and the soldier standing on the left asked, "What are you doing?" "Brother soldier, I'm here from Jiuyang Village to deliver spiritual herbs. Today is exactly the three-day period, and this is my first time to deliver spiritual herbs." Gu Chan stepped forward to explain.
"Wait, I'll go in and report." The soldier shouted coldly, turned around and went into the yamen to report. After a while, another soldier followed him out. This man was the soldier who went to Jiuyang Village to inform Gu Chan to deliver the spiritual herbs three days ago. Gu Chan even recognized him as his sworn brother. He also beat up Zhao Erniu and his other three men that day. When Gu Chan saw him coming out, she immediately stepped forward and shouted, "Brother, I'm here to deliver the spiritual herbs." "Hey, little brother, you really came! I thought you and your grandfather would run away!" The soldier teased with a smile. "How dare I run away! By the way, brother, you left in a hurry three days ago. I accept you as my brother, but I don’t even know your name!" Gu Chan quickly changed the subject. The soldier said with a smile, "My name is Xu Qing, you can just call me Brother Xu." "Okay, Brother Xu." Gu Chan nodded and said sweetly. Xu Qing reached out and touched her head, as if he was pampering her. Then he tilted his head and glared at Zhao Erniu, "Have you bullied my little brother in the past three days?" "Brother, how dare I! I've been very nice to her. Look, I even sent her here personally!" Zhao Erniu hurriedly apologized with a smile, fearing that he would be beaten again. Xu Qing rolled his eyes at him and said, "Alright, follow me in!" "Thank you, Brother Xu." Gu Chan thanked him politely. Xu Qing waved his hand nonchalantly and immediately took the three people into the county government office. The county government office was quite large. Gu Chan and the other two followed Xu Qing and walked inside for a while before arriving at the gate to the back garden. Without rushing in, Xu Qing stopped and looked at Gu Chan and whispered, "Remember, be careful when you go in. Our county magistrate has a bad temper and will often beat people with a stick if he disagrees with you, so you must be careful." "So what are his hobbies?" Gu Chan asked. "Well...it's not convenient for me to tell you. You can just go in and take a look for yourself." Xu Qing seemed to be hesitant to speak. Gu Chan and the other two looked at each other, all with confused expressions. It's just a hobby, what's there to be afraid of? Could it be that the county magistrate's hobby is shameful? This is what Gu Chan was thinking at the moment, but she didn't dare to say it out loud. Instead, she said indirectly, "Brother Xu, it seems that it is not easy for you to work in this government office!" "Of course not. Alas! There is no other way. I have to make a living." Xu Qing sighed with a bitter face. When Gu Chan and the other two saw his appearance, their hearts instantly rose to their throats. "Okay, stop talking. Let's go! I'll take you in." Xu Qing calmed himself down and walked into the back garden gate first. Gu Chan and the other two followed him in with trepidation. (End of this chapter)