Someone heard that person talk about how Yin Shuangshuang could make money and interjected, "Being able to make money is nothing. What I admire most about this County Magistrate Yin is her flexible thinking and genuine love for the people like they were her own children.

Look at these businesses she set up. Each one is a major enterprise that mere words can’t describe, yet she willingly hands them over to the common people.

If it were me, I definitely wouldn’t be able to do such a thing. I believe that in the world, there are not many people who can do this, which is why I especially admire this County Magistrate Yin."

"To yield profits to the common people and remain unmoved by money—such a good official is indeed rare, and it’s no wonder she can enter the court as a woman.

When I first heard about this female county magistrate, I was disdainful, thinking women have shallow insight and will only harm the country, so how could they be officials?

Looking back now, I truly feel ashamed that someone like County Magistrate Yin, who is so noble and virtuous, should not be limited by gender."

The speaker was a merchant dressed like a scholar, seemingly someone who had studied, speaking with some scholarly ambition.

Another merchant, with a rough appearance, laughed and said, "Don’t just say you. When I first heard about a female county magistrate, I too found it incredible.

To speak disrespectfully, at the time I even grumbled in my heart about whether the Emperor was confused, letting a woman become an official. Looking back now, I realize it was my own shortsightedness.

There are many men who become officials, but which one of them has the ability to let the common people under their rule live such good lives?

Even myself, originally just a farm boy struggling for a living, was close to Qinglin County and seized the opportunity to sell all kinds of candy.

Now I’ve earned quite a fortune, all thanks to County Magistrate Yin, though she doesn’t know who I am, I’ve already acknowledged her as my benefactor in my heart!"

"This County Magistrate Yin is being praised to the skies. Is she really that legendary?"

In the restaurant corner, a boy who looked about ten years old curiously asked the young man sitting next to him, who appeared to be in his twenties, with exceedingly handsome looks and an impressive demeanor.

The young man glanced at the bustling street outside the window: "To see if she is that good, you only need to look at the current state of Qinglin County. The display from the common people can’t be fake."

The boy, resting his cheek on his hand, showed some confusion and longing: "In the academy, I often hear a few teachers talking about her deeds, so much so that my ears have calluses.

They praise this County Magistrate Yin like there’s nothing in the heavens or earth like her. Listening to them, I always feel this County Magistrate Yin doesn’t seem like a human. I really want to see what she’s like in person."

The boy’s words led the young man to inadvertently shake his head and chuckle: "You actually say she doesn’t seem human. So what do you think she resembles?"

"Like an immortal!" the boy tilted his head looking at the young man, "Brother, just imagine, how can a person’s mind be so capable—able to make money, have remarkable talent, and serve as an advisor to the Emperor? Doesn’t that make her unlike a human?"

The young man was greatly amused by the boy, but after laughing, he shook his head and looked at the bustling street outside, his eyes somewhat distant as if reminiscing.

The young man’s voice was somewhat low, carrying an indescribable sentiment: "There are indeed some people in this world who are gifted.

Others exhaust their minds and efforts to learn, yet these people learn easily and can even infer other things by analogy.

Many things we dare not think of, they can go directly and do; things we cannot see, they can foresee in advance. Although such people are few, they never cease to exist."

The young man spoke to the end with some sadness in his tone, causing the boy to blink in confusion and say: "Brother are you talking about our father? You’ve thought of father again."

The young man returned from his thoughts, sighing long, smiled: "This County Magistrate Yin truly resembles father. She is now walking the path father once took. Let’s hope County Magistrate Yin doesn’t follow in father’s footsteps." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

The boy knew that whenever his brother mentioned their father, he would feel bad and very sad, so he quickly changed the topic: "Brother, I heard that this County Magistrate Yin’s talent is peerless in the world.

In the Golden Hall, she eloquently debated with those renowned scholars cultivated from childhood by the aristocratic families, leaving them speechless.

With such great talent, if I could ask her for guidance on my studies, I would definitely make great progress. Only I’m not sure if County Magistrate Yin would be willing to instruct me."

Although he was changing the subject, what the boy said was truly heartfelt, having heard so much about Yin Shuangshuang’s various deeds, he had long wanted to seek her advice on his studies.

The young man was indeed drawn from his sad emotions by the boy’s diversion, reaching out to touch his brother’s head: "She will instruct you, don’t forget, you are the proud disciple of County Magistrate Yin’s grandfather."

When Yin Shuangshuang left the restaurant, these brothers were also settling their bill and preparing to leave. They exchanged glances but passed by each other without saying a word.

Neither side anticipated that within less than an hour, the three of them would meet again at the county government.

Because the brothers were seated rather far and removed from Yin Shuangshuang’s private room, she didn’t hear their conversation, and naturally couldn’t deduce their identities.

At this moment, Yin Shuangshuang looked at the two brothers who suddenly knocked on the door with letters of introduction from her grandfather Wang Zhongxuan and Mr. Nameless, feeling somewhat dumbfounded. The reason was simple: the two brothers’ background was too extraordinary.

The two brothers, the elder named Xu Zijing, the younger named Xu Zilan, were sent to the academy by the Emperor, with a secret decree specifically instructing Mr. Nameless and Wang Zhongxuan to take one each as a disciple and ensure proper cultivation.

The reason the Emperor moved heaven and earth for these brothers was straightforward. Their father, Xu Zhongqing, was once the Emperor’s trusted general and main force behind previous reforms.

The elder Xu Zijing is Mr. Nameless’ disciple, while the younger Xu Zilan is the disciple of Yin Shuangshuang’s grandfather, Wang Zhongxuan.

The matter with Xu Zhongqing stirred great disturbances, leading the Xu Family to nearly ruin, and Xu Zhongqing’s wife also suffered persecution from the aristocratic families.

Ultimately, only these two children remained in the family, thanks to the Emperor’s timely protection, growing up safely.

Xu Zijing’s scholarship was already quite good, having been taught by Mr. Nameless for almost three years, now having obtained recognition and able to stand on his own.

With Yin Shuangshuang’s three-year term complete, she was bound to be promoted to Magistrate, and once she left Qinglin County, the position would be highly coveted, with those aristocratic families eyeing it intensely.

However, the Emperor would certainly not let the aristocratic families succeed, planning to appoint Xu Zijing as the county magistrate of Qinglin County, only fearing Xu Zijing lacks experience, hence sending him to Yin Shuangshuang.

To let Yin Shuangshuang first familiarize Xu Zijing with county affairs, making it easier for him to take over Qinglin County after Yin Shuangshuang leaves.