CHAPTER 920: CHAPTER 922: YOU MUST BE CREDITED FOR THIS ACHIEVEMENT

"Sir, will this poison infect other people?"

This was what Yang Ming wanted to know the most. If it couldn’t spread, they would be free and could leave Anding Village.

"It has been confirmed that it is just a poison and will not spread to others."

Upon hearing these words, Yang Ming was somewhat excited. He suddenly stood up from his seat, exclaiming, "That’s great."

But he soon realized his rudeness and quickly sat back down, "Apologies, sir, I was being discourteous just now."

The magistrate merely pursed his lips and smiled, without reproach, seeing the appearance of the young man before him, no doubt he had been very anxious.

"It’s fine, it’s fine. Speaking of this matter, it’s all thanks to you. The contagious disease had the people of this county panicking. If not for you, I could not have resolved this matter so quickly. You are indeed this county’s great merit holder." The magistrate said, laughing twice with a rather good mood.

"Sir, you overpraise me. I also had my own reasons." Being praised by the magistrate did make Yang Ming a bit uncomfortable. If not for his wife and child being trapped, he would truly have left and not planned to manage this matter any further.

Such a response from Yang Ming made the magistrate have a more favorable impression of him. At times like these, most people would seize the credit, but the young man before him did not. "No matter what, this matter is much to your credit. It must earn you recognition. Young man, you have a promising future, yet I still do not know your name."

"I am Yang Ming, from Yang Family Village in Shibao Town, Shanshi County."

"Have you studied? How far have you progressed?"

"Yes, I have studied. Currently, I am just a minor scholar."

Hearing this, the magistrate nodded repeatedly, being quite satisfied with the young man before him, "Good, study hard, strive to earn a name; the imperial court needs people like you."

"The imperial court needs good, honest, and incorruptible officials like you, sir. If it hadn’t been for meeting you today, who knows how many villagers might have perished."

"Hahaha, is that flattery?"

"I am merely speaking the truth." Yang Ming truly was not flattering. If it weren’t for the urgency of the situation, he would not dare approach directly, having suffered at the hands of corrupt officials before.

Afterward, the magistrate and Yang Ming chatted for a while longer, both finding the conversation quite pleasant, and they were able to reach agreement on certain matters.

If not for Yang Ming being in a hurry to return, he really would have liked to continue conversing with the magistrate, as opportunities like this were quite rare.

The magistrate also noticed Yang Ming’s intention to leave and spoke, "I won’t keep you then. A government official will accompany you back to Anding County, and your family can leave Anding Village. Knowing you’re in a rush, the official has been instructed to travel without delay."

Yang Ming stood up, cupping his fists in salute, "Thank you, sir. I shall take my leave now."

"Very well, very well. I hope we meet again in the officialdom."

Yang Ming smiled slightly, and followed the government official to leave. This county’s magistrate was indeed different from their own; this magistrate was very close to the people, really addressing their needs, handling this matter in just two short days. Additionally, the magistrate thoughtfully ordered the official to travel incessantly with him, truly assisting greatly.

At this moment, Yang Ming was riding on horseback, galloping down the road, his mind already having flown back home, wondering about the well-being of his wife and son.

This trip to the county, although the magistrate’s efficiency was very high, due to the time spent traveling back and forth, ended up taking seven days in total.