Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 444 Who Will It Fall On

Sun Xiang came back after a while and said, "The prefect knows that we have been waiting and has already left."

Luo Mao said to the yamen runner who came in to question him, "Go outside and tell the cook to prepare the wine and drinks. We will be there soon."

"Hey!"

Meng Changqing leaned back in his chair, covered his face with his sleeves and yawned. He couldn't help but sigh that Lord Cao was really wise.

Of course he is confident.

While she was thinking about these things, a small wooden box was handed to her. "You must be hungry. Have some candy." It was Ding Aixue who had been sitting next to her. "Pear paste candy. It's sweet and refreshing."

Meng Changqing took it with a smile, "Thank you, Master."

The two of them each held two candies in their mouths. Ding Aixue lowered his voice and said, "Looking at his attitude, I'm afraid he has some tricks up his sleeve. He should have known about us. I wonder who he will target with his three fires after he takes office."

Meng Changqing said, "No matter who it falls on, we, the master and the disciple, have a clear conscience."

Ding Aixiu touched his beard and felt a little worried.

"Oh, I feel really bad for making you all wait until now." The voice came in before Liu Dexiang reached the door.

Meng Changqing took a step forward to help Ding Aixiu up. His legs were numb from sitting for so long.

"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry." Liu Dexiang apologized as soon as he entered the room, "It's all my old servant's fault. He didn't know the importance of doing things and only cared about me. He didn't know to go in and inform the adults waiting in the front hall."

"Your Excellency, you should take a short rest after a long journey." Hua Rujin said, "We, your subordinates, have prepared a welcoming banquet for you at the largest restaurant in Liangzhou, which is not far from the government office. I wonder if your health allows it?"

Liu Dexiang laughed and said, "I have to go to appreciate the kindness of the gentlemen, no matter how uncomfortable it is." After that, he ordered outside, "Prepare the sedan chair." Among the group of people, only Liu Dexiang sat in the sedan chair, and the others followed on horseback. From a distance, they looked like his guards.

It was already curfew time in Liangzhou City, and they were the only people on the street. Among the shops in the city, only the restaurant they were going to was still open.

The restaurant owner had been waiting at the door for a long time. When he saw them coming, he knelt down and kowtowed with his cooks and waiters from a distance.

After the sedan bearer stopped the sedan, Liu Dexiang came out and saw the man kneeling on the steps. He quickly took two steps forward and said, "Ah, get up quickly. We are sorry to bother you so late at night."

The restaurant owner immediately said, "The adults are willing to come here because they think highly of our restaurant."

As he spoke, he invited people to go upstairs.

Sun Xiang booked a window room on the second floor, as this place had the best view. Standing at the window he could see several streets of Liangzhou, but it was now dark and he could not see anything outside.

Everyone invited each other several times before they were seated. As soon as they sat down, Liu Dexiang asked, "Why are there two empty seats?"

Of course there are two people missing.

The wing room had been booked long ago, and the number of tables, chairs, benches, bowls, chopsticks, and wine cups inside had of course also been prepared long ago.

"Please forgive me, Lord Cao had an urgent matter in the county and he went back to deal with it not long ago." Hua Rujin said.

"Oh, that's understandable." Liu Dexiang didn't say much.

During the meal, Meng Changqing took the opportunity of others greeting each other to quickly stuff herself with a few more bites, secretly sighing that the chef's cooking skills were really good. She had been in Liangzhou for so long, but this was her first time to eat in this restaurant. She really missed so many opportunities in vain.

But on second thought, she has always been a simple and frugal person outside. If she comes here to eat and is seen by Qi Renli, will he still devote himself to making money for her?