Bai Qianqian stood in the middle of the lobby, her face so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out of it.

As she watched the people constantly pouring into the county government office to file complaints, her anger grew stronger.

However, she knew that she could not be blinded by anger at this moment and had to remain calm and seek justice for these suffering people.

She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself, and then slowly walked towards the people who came to complain.

Her eyes were full of concern and sympathy, and she said in a gentle but firm voice: "Don't be afraid, everyone. This county lady will definitely make the decision for you."

When the people heard Bai Qianqian's words, their crying subsided a little, but the fear and despair in their eyes still did not completely dissipate.

Bai Qianqian felt a pang of pain in her heart when she saw their miserable appearance.

At this time, she turned to look at Qingyan and ordered: "Qingyan, go and release all the people in the cell and let their families reunite."

Qingyan took the order and left, her steps firm and swift.

Soon, Qingyan came out with many people who were rescued from the prison.

These people were all haggard and ragged, looking nothing like human beings.

Their bodies were extremely weak, as if a gust of wind could blow them down.

Their eyes were empty and lifeless, as if they had lost their souls.

Even when he saw his relatives, he did not feel any emotional fluctuations.

This state of numbness is heartbreaking to watch.

When the people who were waiting outside the hall saw their loved ones being released, they immediately burst into tears.

"Dad, Dad, I'm Daya. Mom, it's Dad, it's Dad. Dad is still alive." A young woman's face was full of tears. She rushed to a thin old man and hugged him tightly, as if she was afraid of losing him again.

"Old man, old man, look at me." An old woman stroked her husband's face with trembling hands, tears streaming down her face.

"My eldest grandson... My eldest grandson!" An old man held a young child in his arms, tears streaming down his face.

The child's face was covered in dirt, but there was still a hint of fear in his eyes.

These cries and shouts echoed in the county government office, making people feel heartbroken.

Bai Qianqian couldn't help but feel tears in her eyes as she watched this scene.

Box after box of silver was carried into the county government office by Bai Yi and others. The heavy boxes seemed to carry the hopes of the people.

The silver piled up like a mountain, and the entire county government office was filled to the brim. There was no more space, so it had to be placed outside.

Bai Qianqian took a deep breath, her eyes revealing firmness and determination.

She made careful calculations to ensure that every citizen received the compensation they deserved.

Then, she mobilized the spiritual power in her body, and her voice resounded in the air like a huge bell: "Everyone has suffered. This county lady is late. Magistrate Li has been thrown into prison. All the silver collected from Magistrate Li's family will be returned to everyone. Everyone line up, and everyone can get ten taels of silver!"

Her voice was full of power and warmth, and instantly spread throughout the county government and its surrounding areas.

When the people heard these words, they were stunned at first, and then burst into sobbing.

They all knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Bai Qianqian.

"We are saved." A middle-aged man said with tears streaming down his face and a trembling voice.

"The county lady is here, and we have a chance to survive!" An old woman tightly grasped the hand of the person next to her, so excited that she could not control herself.

"The county princess is a living Bodhisattva!" everyone shouted in unison, their voices filled with gratitude and respect.

Bai Qianqian looked at these people and her eyes became moist.

She held back her tears and accepted the people's kneeling and kowtows.

She knew that this was the people's trust and expectations of her, and she could not let them down.

Years of oppression have made the people of Yong'an County honest and obedient.

They lined up quickly and in an orderly manner.

Bai Qianqian handed the task of dividing the money over to the three little ones.

Although the three children are young, they are very serious and responsible.

They carefully handed the silver to every citizen with a gratified smile on their faces.

The moment the people received the silver, they burst into tears.

They held the silver in their hands tightly, as if holding hope for the future.

At the same time, the wealthy businessmen in the city had already heard what the county lord had done.

They were terrified, worried that they would be implicated.

So they hurriedly counted all their property, took their wives, concubines, and children, got on the carriage, and wanted to escape from this place.

Unfortunately, they didn't even get out of the city gate before they were escorted back to the yamen by Mo Eleven and Mo Twelve.

After Xie Mochen learned about this, he directly ordered them to be thrown into jail.

The moment the three wealthy businessmen stepped into the prison, their legs were shaking.

Especially when he saw Magistrate Li and a group of yamen runners lying in the cell covered in blood, he was so scared that he started crying.

They are fully aware of their crimes and deeply regretful.

In this small Yong'an County, justice was finally served and the people ushered in new hope.

As night fell, the sky of Yong'an County was shrouded in darkness, with only the flickering lights of torches and lanterns around the county government office.

The dancing flames swayed in the cold wind, as if telling the suffering and hope of the people.

The people lined up in the cold wind and received their silver one after another.

Their faces were filled with fatigue and anticipation, and the team moved slowly.

Time passed by minute by minute, but no one complained. They waited quietly, their hearts full of longing for the future.

The cold wind howled, blowing across people's cheeks, bringing biting cold.

However, there was a fire burning in the hearts of the people, which was gratitude to the county lord and the desire for a new life.

Their eyes were firm and persistent, and they did not retreat even in this cold night.

The incident lasted until midnight before it finally ended.

Bai Qianqian breathed a sigh of relief as she watched the last citizen receive his silver and leave.

She was so tired that she slumped in the chair, as if her body had been drained of energy.

Only at this moment did she feel hungry, thirsty and cold.

Her stomach was rumbling, her throat was dry, and her body was shaking.

The people around quickly handed over steamed buns and dumplings. Bai Qianqian took the food and began to eat it voraciously.

She ate very quickly, as if she wanted to swallow down all her fatigue.

Others also picked up the food and ate it with big mouthfuls.

After being hungry for so long, they can finally have a full meal.

After eating and drinking, the group dragged their tired bodies out of the county government office and walked towards the county lady's mansion.

Mo Si and Qingqing had been waiting anxiously at the gate of the county lady's mansion.

Seeing the carriage stopped at the door, they hurried forward.

When they saw their masters getting off the car with tired faces, they felt distressed.

Mo Si and Qingqing quickly asked someone to fetch water so that the masters could wash and rest.

Xie Mochen and others walked into the County Lord's Mansion and were arranged into two courtyards by Qingqing.

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