Everyone turned to look and saw Xiao Jinheng walking over unhurriedly with Kong Xingzhuo.
As he appeared, the common people automatically made way.
It was as if this little child carried an innate noble aura, making the people willing to submit to him…
Magistrate Jin was stunned, a bad premonition rising in his heart.
Although he didn't know Xiao Jinheng's identity, judging by his attire and demeanor, he was definitely not an ordinary person.
Alas, today was truly unlucky. First, he was beaten by Prefect Chen.
Now, he had attracted another distinguished guest.
He decided that after this incident, he would move out of this alleyway…
Xiao Jinheng looked at Xiao Xitian, confirming she was not seriously injured, and then let out a long sigh of relief.
The wound was not large; applying some medicine and bandaging it would suffice.
"Are you Magistrate Jin?" Xiao Jinheng asked, hands behind his back, his tone neither warm nor cold.
Magistrate Jin wiped the sweat from his face and nodded, "It is I!~"
How could this little child possess such a powerful aura?
"You struck someone in the street and bullied a child. What crime does this deserve?" Xiao Jinheng narrowed his eyes.
Fortunately, he had sent his secret guards to quietly follow the little village girl.
Upon discovering she was being bullied, Xiao Jinheng rushed to the county town without delay…
He had initially thought the new magistrate appointed by the court was a good official who championed the people and was incorruptible.
Who knew he would turn out to be a scoundrel who oppressed the common folk.
Magistrate Jin tentatively asked, "May I ask who you are?"
You dare to ask me what crime I deserve in front of so many people, who do you think you are!
Having an aura is useless!
"Presumptuous!~" Prefect Chen roared, ordering his subordinates, "Slap his face!"
How dare a lowly creature like you question the identity of the little prince?
Two constables rushed forward, and with a few resounding slaps, Magistrate Jin's eyes went starry, and his lips swelled…
"Don't, don't hit me anymore, your subordinate knows he was wrong!~" Magistrate Jin cried out.
It seemed this little child's status was even higher than Prefect Chen's.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be getting beaten.
Xiao Jinheng raised his hand, and Prefect Chen, understanding, ordered his subordinates, "Stop!~"
Magistrate Jin was thoroughly beaten, and his gaze towards Xiao Jinheng was filled with deep fear.
"Magistrate Jin, your wickedness is boundless and unforgivable. You are utterly unfit to be an official."
"Now, kneel before the little village girl, sincerely apologize to her, then pack your belongings and get out of Heyang County. This young master will then forgive you!~"
"Otherwise, you will face unimaginable punishment. You can weigh the consequences yourself!"
Xiao Jinheng's attitude was resolute, his expression extremely serious.
There was no room for negotiation…
Magistrate Jin secretly glanced at Xiao Xitian.
Asking him to kneel and apologize? Was he kidding?
How old was that little yellow-haired girl? If he knelt now, how would he be able to face anyone in the future?
The onlookers were all astonished.
They began to speculate about Xiao Jinheng's identity.
"Hey, look, that young gentleman seems very capable!~"
"Yes, the Prefect is so respectful in front of him, and Magistrate Jin doesn't even dare to utter a peep!"
"Serves him right, who told him to bully a child."
"It's fortunate that Prefect Chen and the young gentleman are here to uphold justice for them. Otherwise, once this Magistrate Jin took office, wouldn't he run rampant and oppress us common people!~"
"......"
Xiao Jinheng let out a cold laugh, staring at Magistrate Jin, "What, Magistrate Jin, it seems you don't want to apologize?"
It's fine, he had plenty of ways to deal with him.
Magistrate Jin was terrified. Not only did he have to apologize today, but he had also lost his official hat…
It was all his incompetent son's fault.
Who did he have to bully, but he had to provoke the most untouchable person.
When he got back, he would beat Jin Xiaolei's backside black and blue.
The Yun family exchanged glances. It seemed this Young Master Xiao was even more formidable than they had imagined.
Being able to have such neighbors was truly a stroke of immense luck…
Under the pressure from all sides, Magistrate Jin had no choice but to walk up to Xiao Xitian and slowly kneel down.
"I-I'm sorry, I-I shouldn't have hit you!~"
This was humiliation, a profound humiliation.
Magistrate Jin's pride was shattered.
Xiao Xitian pursed her lips and shot him a glare, "Don't bully people anymore!~"
With the little brat and Prefect Uncle protecting her, Magistrate Jin wouldn't dare to do anything to her.
But other commoners were not so fortunate…
From Magistrate Jin's earlier malicious actions, it was clear that he must have done many bad deeds in the past.
The common people endured in silence; who would dare to argue with a county magistrate?~
"I-I, I won't dare again, won't dare again," Magistrate Jin stammered.
Seeing this, Xiao Jinheng looked at Xiao Xitian, "Little village girl, have you forgiven him?"
"Mhm!"
"That's good!~"
Xiao Jinheng withdrew his gaze, "Magistrate Jin, after you return, send your official seal, uniform, and hat to the county yamen."
"From this moment on, you are demoted to a commoner!"
He had intended to appear low-key today.
But this Magistrate Jin was too ungrateful, daring to hit even the little village girl.
It was already showing him great mercy that Xiao Jinheng didn't kill him…
The common people's eyes widened, all curious about who this young gentleman was.
He had bypassed Prefect Chen entirely and stripped Magistrate Jin of his position.
Who gave him such authority?
Magistrate Jin looked at Prefect Chen tremblingly and asked, "Prefect... Prefect Chen, your subordinate, your subordinate has truly been demoted to a commoner?"
How could this be? It felt like a dream.
He was hazily dismissed from his official post by a little child.
Prefect Chen nodded, "That's right, you have been dismissed from office. Hurry and send your official seal and token to the county yamen."
Magistrate Jin: "......"
Well, today, his misfortune was more than just bad luck.
It was as if his ancestral grave was not buried in the right place.
The common people were very satisfied with this outcome.
This wicked official was demoted to a commoner, and the people would no longer fear him.
Liu Cuirong cursed, "Serves him right, evil begets evil. Let's see if you dare to bully people again…."
Magistrate Jin got up, filled with regret. He asked Xiao Jinheng, "This young gentleman, can I... can I leave now?"
"Wait a moment!~" Xiao Jinheng raised his small hand, "You broke the little village girl's head, aren't you going to pay some medical fees?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Cuirong's eyes widened, "Yes, yes, hurry up and pay the money!~"
Actually, Xiao Xitian hadn't intended to ask for medical fees.
Her wound on the back of her head was very small and could be covered with a bandage.
Since the little brat insisted on compensation, she couldn't say anything.
Magistrate Jin untied his money pouch and took out two pieces of broken silver, "Is this... is this enough?"
"Are you trying to fob off a beggar?" Liu Cuirong snatched the broken silver away.
Xiao Jinheng frowned, "Give the silver to the little village girl!~"
This woman, she even snatched the money for medical treatment, truly lacking in decorum.
Liu Cuirong glared at him and stuffed the two pieces of broken silver into Xiao Xitian's hand, "Hold onto it tight, otherwise, some people will say I've pocketed your silver again, humph!~"
Xiao Xitian: "......"
It would be better if you said fewer words.
Xiao Jinheng waved at Magistrate Jin, "You, you can get lost!~"