The man looked at Lu Yuan, then at the dozen or so people who were surrounded.
After coming to his senses, the man slapped his thigh and cried out to Lu Yuan in exasperation:
"Oh dear… Magistrate Lu, you've gotten yourself into terrible trouble!"
…
Inside the carriage.
Hearing the County Magistrate's words, Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly.
"This person has some powerful backing, I take it?"
The middle-aged man, who looked to be in his forties, sighed.
"You can say that again."
"His younger sister is the primary wife of King Lu's sixth son."
"She married into the family the year before last. You've really provoked someone you shouldn't have."
"I want to help you, but I don't even know how."
'This County Magistrate is actually a pretty decent guy.'
After all, it was their first time meeting, yet he seemed quite sincere.
'I can't tell if he's being genuine, though.'
