Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 391: Unexpected Person*
Under the impact of emotions, Meng Changqing was inevitably irrational. She said, "Are the parents and relatives of these women willing?"

"How could you say such a stupid thing, kid?" Ding Aixue said, "Of course they are unwilling to do so. Otherwise, how would people outside Xunxian Town know that they are using living people as sacrifices to the mountain? How could this matter become so big?"

Ding Aixue noticed that Meng Changqing looked unhappy, and reached out to pat her on the back, "It's New Year's Day, don't think about these unlucky things. If you really can't get over it, just pretend you didn't hear it."

Watch Ding Aixiu get on his horse and leave.

Bafang walked behind Meng Changqing. He was angry and puzzled. "I really don't understand. The families of those women have been making trouble time and time again. Why don't they unite to resist the evildoers? Over time, there must be a lot of people who have been persecuted, right? Can't they unite to form a force?"

"Who do you think those perpetrators are?" Meng Changqing was filled with grief, and he had no way out. "My daughter suffered this year, so how can your daughter escape next year?"

The expression on Bafang's face suddenly became indescribable.

Meng Changqing felt sorry for the fate of those women, but was glad that she did not fall into such a quagmire. She felt sad for her despicable human nature.

What can she do for those women who died in vain or are about to die in vain?

She was lost in her own thoughts, standing in the wind for a long time, the heat on her body was gradually swallowed by the cold wind, but she herself did not notice it, and Xi Bei spoke up, "The horse is here, let's go home."

When Meng Changqing got off the horse back at Beishan County Government Office, she felt weak and her legs went limp, and she was about to kneel down. Fortunately, Xi Bei, who got off the horse first, helped her up. "What's wrong? Did you die?"

"It's okay, it's okay." Meng Changqing tried to stay alert. "My feet are numb. Thank you, Master."

Xi Bei maintained the posture of supporting the person, looking at Meng Changqing's back, "What's wrong?" He also noticed that Bafang's face next to him was not good, so he immediately called the person to his front to ask about the situation.

"How can such a thing happen in broad daylight!" Xi Bei was so angry that she threw the knife away, "Damn it! They were dragged out to guard the border one by one, and they were scared to death when they were asked to go to the battlefield, yet they dared to kill decent girls. What a bunch of bastards!"

Bafang pulled him, "Master, please stop scolding and keep your voice down!"

"No way!" Xi Bei simply yelled, "I'm going to explode!"

"I knew it! No wonder!" Xi Bei snorted coldly and walked towards the county government office.

Meng Changqing, who had entered first, was already sitting in the study. After thinking for a while, she wrote a letter to Luo Mao in Bishan County. In the letter, she first wrote New Year greetings and asked about his health recently. Finally, she said that she had heard about Xunxian Town and was willing to provide help. If anyone fled from the town and Bishan Town could not accommodate them, Beishan County could take those people in.

After writing it, she read it again. She felt that if this letter was handed to Luo Mao, he would definitely misunderstand that she was taking advantage of this opportunity to snatch someone away.

After thinking about it, I decided to delete the last page and just say that I was willing to help.

He dried the letter paper, folded it, sealed it in an envelope, and gave it to Cheng Guang, who happened to be not far from the study, and asked him to deliver it to Bishan County.

Within two days, Meng Changqing received a reply from Luo Mao.

In the letter, Luo Mao thanked her for her kindness but did not ask her for any help.

It seems that not only she, but even Luo Mao felt that she could not help in this matter.

Feeling sad for others will only last for a while at most.

Time never stopped. Meng Changqing was busy with various affairs and gradually got rid of his unhappy mood.

Soon it was the end of the month. Meng Changqing had just seen Qi Renli leave the house and was about to go to the nursery room, but halfway through, he was met by an unexpected person. "Chen Xingqi!"

Chen Xingqi got off his horse and laughed, "I haven't seen you for a few months. Lord Meng's personality has changed. Are you not being polite anymore?"

"General Chen." Meng Changqing changed his address, "Why are you here?"

"I'm going back to Beijing." Chen Xingqi stood in front of Meng Changqing, "I came here to say goodbye to you."

Meng Changqing opened his mouth, swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth, and smiled at the person in front of him: "Good news, you said last year that you wanted to go home. When are you leaving?"

"We've already set off." Chen Xingqi pointed to the package tied to the saddle, "I've packed my luggage. I'll leave after I see you."

"So fast."

Chen Xingqi's eyes flickered as he looked at Meng Changqing, then he quickly turned his head to look away.

Meng Changqing still saw the tears in his eyes, but she pretended not to see it.

After his emotions calmed down, he turned around and said, "I came here excited to do something, but I don't want to go back like this." He smiled bitterly.

Meng Changqing said: "You have done a lot, and the court has seen it."

Chen Xingqi shook his head. "I won't say any more. When I get back to Beijing, I'll see if there's anything delicious or fun on the street, and I'll make sure to send it to you."

"Okay, then I'd like to thank you first." Meng Changqing joked, "But you also know that I'm not rich. If you buy something for me, don't expect me to give you a gift in return."

Chen Xingqi laughed, "Just be stingy!"

Chen Xingqi looked at the people behind him, then looked at Meng Changqing in front of him, opened his arms, and prepared to hug her.

However, he didn't expect that as soon as he spread out his hands, Meng Changqing took three steps back.

Chen Xingqi was stunned, and asked in the same posture as before: "What's wrong?"

"I have never liked this kind of cheesy thing since I was a child. Don't hug me." Meng Changqing coughed, "If you want to leave, leave quickly."

"I'm disgusting, all right, all right!" Chen Xingqi turned around and mounted his horse, saying to Meng Changqing, "Wait for me to see the prince, and I will sue you."

He rode away, and the dust raised by the horse's hooves flew all over Meng Changqing's face.

Fanning away the dust in front of him, Meng Changqing shouted towards his back: "Have a safe journey!"

Chen Xingqi waved as he walked away.

Meng Changqing stood there until he could no longer see the other person, then he continued to go to the nursery.

When the weather started to warm up a little, the county posted a notice.

The notice said that the government would teach silkworm breeding techniques for free, and those who were interested in learning could sign up at the registration office.