Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 413 More Than Just Words
"What?" Chen Xingqi looked at Meng Changqing in disbelief.

Meng Changqing's expression changed immediately, and he smiled and said, "I guess you wouldn't say these things to anyone easily. You're willing to talk to me because you still remember the friendship we had in Liangzhou."

Chen Xingqi's expression softened a little, "Of course."

"But even so, you shouldn't have said this to me." Meng Changqing said, "Once you say this, who among the listeners doesn't know that you like Miss Shi's family?

You feel sorry for her, but there is no way to really benefit her. You should bury this regret deep in your heart to avoid causing trouble for her. "

"How could I not know? Even my mother doesn't know my feelings."

"The heart's feelings are not only reflected in the words." Meng Changqing sighed, "The eyes can't lie, you work beside His Highness..."

Meng Changqing suddenly choked up when she said this. The words that Zong Ruwen said in the morning kept exploding in her mind.

The words she wanted to use to persuade Chen Xingqi were stuck in her throat. What position did she take to say these words? A vassal of the imperial power? A lackey of hegemony?

Why should people surrender when facing a mountain?

Chen Xingqi said, "I know what you mean. Since I am following His Highness, I shouldn't..."

Meng Changqing interrupted, "It's really not gentlemanly for the two of us to hide here and discuss an unmarried girl, so let's not talk about it. How is His Highness these days?"

The expression on Chen Xingqi's face changed again and again.

"Your Highness is very good." Chen Xingqi said, "After I came back from Liangzhou, I realized the difference between you and me."

"What do you mean?"

"When I first returned to Beijing, every time I met His Highness, His Highness would ask about your situation in Beishan County. I didn't know much, so I kept repeating some of the things I said, and His Highness was willing to listen."

"What if," Meng Changqing said, "I mean what if, I return to the capital before you, then His Highness will definitely ask about you. It's inevitable that people will worry more about those who are not around."

Chen Xingqi looked at Meng Changqing and asked in a serious tone, "Are you okay?" "Same as always, fine."

"How long did it take to get back to Beijing?"

"Nine days." Meng Changqing put the dried fruits on the plate into his pocket. "As a local official, I cannot leave my post for too long. Lord Wei was so kind as to give me twenty days off, and I don't want to embarrass him, so I will prepare to go back in the next two days.

I'm afraid I won't have the chance to meet His Highness this time, so please tell him that I miss him in Beishan County."

"Okay, tell me when you leave and I'll see you off." Chen Xingqi looked at Meng Changqing for a long while, "You look exhausted, I think you haven't had a good rest in a few days. I won't delay you any longer, go back and have a good sleep."

"Don't worry, do you have money?"

"Okay!" Chen Xingqi took out a silver ingot and threw it to Bafang, "Take it to pay the bill, and you can keep the extra money for your spending."

"Hey! Thank you, Master Chen!" Bafang ran downstairs happily.

"Let's go down too. I still have to go to the East Palace."

After separating from Chen Xingqi, Meng Changqing went straight back to the inn.

As soon as I stepped into the inn, I saw Dai Dongwen and others in the lobby.

"Master." Dai Dongwen came forward with a package, "I packed some clothes for you to change on the way."

"Thank you, Uncle Dai." As Meng Changqing spoke, Bafang took it over tacitly.

"Is everything alright at home?"

"Everything is fine at home." Dai Dongwen said, "It's just that the new grain delivered by the farm has not been sold yet. The grain yield is high this year, but the price is not as good as last year. I decided to keep it in the warehouse for the time being and look for a suitable opportunity to sell it."

Meng Changqing nodded, but then asked, "How much is the price of grain in the capital?"