Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 416: Keeping Your Position

After leaving the room where Zong Ruwen was recuperating, Meng Changqing chatted with Zong Shouqing for a while before leaving.

When they reached the main gate of the Zong family, they happened to see the Zong family's carriage passing by. Meng Changqing asked, "Is Master's wife going to the temple to fulfill her vow?"

Zong Shouqing frowned and wondered, "I didn't hear mother say she was going out."

Meng Changqing felt that he had said too much and bowed again to say goodbye.

Xi Bei and others had already packed their bags and were waiting at the door of the inn. When they saw Meng Changqing coming back, they prepared to set off.

"Master." Bafang reminded, "Didn't Master Chen say he would take you there? Do you want to wait for him?"

"No more waiting." Meng Changqing led his horse towards the city gate. "Since the message has been passed on, whether we can meet depends on fate."

When Meng Changqing and his companions were passing through the checkpoint at the city gate, they heard the sound of galloping horses behind them.

When I turned around, I saw Chen Xingqi riding on a horse, shouting something.

When he came closer and stopped, I could hear him cursing, "What a cold-blooded man! Why didn't you wait until I arrived before leaving?"

How could Meng Changqing not be happy when she saw people rushing to see her off? She smiled and explained, "Time waits for no one, Master Chen."

Chen Xingqi dismounted, took two steps to Meng Changqing, and punched her on the shoulder, "You only think about Beishan County."

He threw his horse to the soldiers guarding the city, took Meng Changqing's horse, and accompanied the others through the checkpoint before returning the reins. "Take care on the road."

Meng Changqing nodded. It was inevitable to feel sad when parting with acquaintances. "Take care of yourself too. Goodbye."

After they got on their horses, Meng Changqing turned around and was about to wave when she heard Chen Xingqi shout at her, "I'll hold your position for you!"

After being stunned for a moment, Meng Changqing smiled and waved vigorously at Chen Xingqi.

Mo Lixiao also followed Old Madam Zong back home.

At the Mo family, when Mrs. Mo received the news, her panic turned into anger.

But after so many years of socializing, he has developed a fake face.

She received Madam Zong with a smile on her face, and welcomed her into the flower hall to entertain her. At the same time, she instructed her servants to take Mo Lixiao back to her room.

Madam Zong held onto Mo Lixiao's hand and said, "Madam Mo, I came here today to apologize to you."

"I dare not respond to what the old lady said." Madam Mo said in panic. Madam Zong said, "There are some things I want to say to this child in front of you. Please take her back to her room later."

"Yes."

The old master's wife had spoken, and Madam Mo had no choice but to obey.

After entering the flower hall, Madam Mo invited Madam Zong to take the seat. After she sat down, Madam Mo sat down with her.

Madam Mo didn't expect that just as she sat down, the old lady of the Zong family stood up and saluted to her, "I am old and confused. I said nonsense in front of Miss Mo. Please forgive me, Madam Mo."

Madam Mo didn't dare to accept this gift, so she quickly stepped forward to help the man up, "Madam, this really embarrasses me, please sit down."

Madam Zong was not in a hurry to sit down. She said, "Madam Mo, I want to talk to you in private."

Madam Mo immediately asked the servants serving in the flower hall to leave.

The people who came with Madam Zong also retreated.

Watching the door of the flower hall close, Madam Zong said, "Miss Mo told you last night that she was going to Beishan County in Liangzhou. You must have found it strange that she would mention that place out of the blue."

In fact, there was no need to explain further, Mrs. Mo already understood it.

"I was the one who mentioned this to Miss Mo." Madam Zong said, "I really shouldn't have done that. It's a thousand miles from the capital to Liangzhou. The hardship on the road alone is not something that most people can endure. Liangzhou is even worse than the capital. Life there is poor and the climate is cold. It's not a place for a noble lady like you to live."

Mo Lixiao had been standing aside with his head down, and frowned slightly when he heard this.

Madam Zong held Madam Mo's hand and said, "How can you bear to let your daughter, whom you have raised since she was a child, leave you and suffer in a place like that?"

Mrs. Mo nodded to show her agreement. She was indeed reluctant and worried.

"But then again, Madam Mo." Madam Zong finally began to change her tone, "This child would rather go to a place like that than stay in the capital. For her, the capital is no longer a prosperous place or a city of pleasure.

She was here, and there was only pain.

I have never seen a child voluntarily stay in a temple for so long.

Madam Mo, your words are like sharp blades, they hurt her, and only she knows how painful it is.

Although I don't know much about you, I can see that you love your daughter. How could you bear to see her die in gossip at such a young age?"