Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld

Chapter 498 - 11: Ghost Temple (Part 4)

The seventh-rank County Magistrate, meeting and bowing is acceptable.

Before the new County Magistrate assumes his position, it is customary to first visit the Fang Mansion; this is not unusual.

Being very proper, Meng Kang exchanged a few polite words and then stood up to take his leave, saying he was going to offer incense at Cien Temple.

......

"Fang Mansion!"

As they left the city, Madam Meng snorted softly:

"Such grandeur, I think even the Government Office can’t compare to the gate tower of a Fang Mansion’s side courtyard."

"Shhh..." County Magistrate Meng’s face changed at her words:

"Speak softly, my dear, walls have ears."

"What are you afraid of?" Madam Meng retorted angrily:

"You’re the dignified County Magistrate, the parent of the people in Gu’an County!"

"County Magistrate?" County Magistrate Meng smiled bitterly:

"Only with Fang Mansion’s approval am I the County Magistrate, if Fang Mansion disapproves, they could kill us as vagrants and no one would dare say a word."

"You’re too timid." Madam Meng looked at him with disdain:

"Even if you’re not a capable County Magistrate, our Su Family is not to be trifled with, does Fang dare?"

"Alas!"

County Magistrate Meng sighed lightly:

"A strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake, even though the Su Family is strong, in this small patch of Gu’an County land, we must listen to Fang."

His wife’s family is illustrious, and even his ability to become a County Magistrate is thanks to his wife’s family’s behind-the-scenes maneuvering.

It’s natural for him to be somewhat afraid of his wife.

"Actually, Gu’an County is not bad."

County Magistrate Meng said slowly:

"I asked the previous County Magistrate; Mr. Fang Sr. rarely leaves the mansion, most of the time he stays at home with his wife and children."

"When he does go out, he focuses on business and training his private soldiers."

"Thanks to Square Porcelain and Skyloom District, the people of Gu’an County lead decent lives; even doing nothing, the County Magistrate’s evaluation is excellent in every aspect."

He stroked his chin and said quietly:

"If we stay here for four years, earn an excellent County Magistrate title, with some help from my father-in-law, we can go straight to a position in the Prefecture City."

"Wouldn’t that be wonderful?"

"Hmph!" Madam Meng snorted softly:

"No wonder you chose Gu’an County."

"Yes." County Magistrate Meng didn’t deny:

"I inquired about so many places, and only in Gu’an County does the Fang Mansion conduct themselves in a way that puts one at ease."

"Other places..."

"Though being a County Magistrate, it’s essentially being worked to the bone for someone, without any benefits in the end."

"Fang Mansion is different, Fang Zheng is a man of the world, and we can mix in a bit of profit from Fang Mansion’s business."

"The former County Magistrate received this amount from Fang Mansion every year!"

He extended five fingers and flipped them back and forth.

Madam Meng’s eyes lit up:

"Really?"

"Is there any doubt?" County Magistrate Meng said seriously.

"That’s wonderful." Madam Meng felt pleased, nodding:

"With money, let’s see if those who laugh at us can still laugh. I want to show them they didn’t misjudge."

"Of course."

County Magistrate Meng reached out to embrace his wife:

"Madam certainly didn’t choose the wrong person."

"You foolish one!"

Madam Meng gave him a sidelong glance and leaned her soft body against him.

Cien Temple.

"Ladies and gentlemen."

Yuan Hui folded his hands and spoke slowly:

"The day is already late, descending the mountain might be unpredictable. The humble monk has prepared two meditation rooms for rest."

"Thank you, Master." County Magistrate Meng expressed gratitude and asked:

"Has the circular Abbot not returned?"

"The Abbot has gone deep into the mountains to suppress demons and will not return today by the look of things." Yuan Hui shook his head:

"When the Abbot returns, he will surely inform you."

"Very well."

County Magistrate Meng nodded.

Temples prohibit men and women from staying together, so if there are empty rooms, two rooms will be prepared even for a married couple.

This point County Magistrate Meng could understand.

Night.

"Knock, knock..."

A knocking sound was heard.

Absorbed in reading a book, County Magistrate Meng was startled by the sound, then strolled to the door, and opened it.

A fragrant breeze blew in,

as a soft body fell into his embrace.

......

In another room.

Madam Meng’s eyes were hazy as she looked at the strong man approaching step by step, feeling only a heavy breath and a quickened heartbeat.

"Madam."

The visitor bowed his head, eyes glinting strangely:

"A night of spring is worth a thousand gold pieces, let’s not waste time."

"No..."

Madam Meng, in a confused consciousness, collapsed limply onto the bed.