Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 452: Beat up?
The more tired people are, the less efficient they are at doing things. The two of them stayed up until the second half of the night before all the accounts were settled.

Meng Changqing seldom stayed up late like this since he suddenly felt unwell last time. When this happened suddenly, he felt as if everything in his mind had turned into a mess.

In comparison, Qi Renli was much better. He even had the energy to conclude, "After all the accounts in Xinjie are collected, the lock on our silver vault door finally has a meaning."

Meng Changqing nodded dazedly, "It's all thanks to Brother Qi's hard work that people in Beishan County can afford to buy a house in Xinjie."

Qi Renli was humble twice before he said, "Sir, I will go back first."

He went out and fell asleep on Qi Xiang's back.

Meng Changqing told Qi Xiang, "Wake your parents up later tomorrow. There is no rush for the county government affairs. Go directly to the village."

Seeing the master and servant walking away, Bafang, who had already taken a nap, yawned and squatted in front of Meng Changqing, "Master, I will carry you back too."

Meng Changqing kicked him lightly on the buttocks and said, "I will sleep in the study room. You can also sleep next door for a while, so as not to disturb others by going back."

"Then I'll go get you some hot water." Bafang walked in and tried to get the wooden basin next to him.

Meng Changqing called him, "I feel refreshed after taking a shower. I'll just sleep like this."

She locked the door and lay down on the couch. She was not awakened until the next day when she heard voices outside.

She quickly got up, wiped her face at the door, checked her clothes, and then opened the door.

When he looked up, he saw Ba Fang and Cheng Guang standing face to face and talking not far from the study. Their voices unconsciously became louder as they spoke, "Young Master has only slept for a few hours? Is it worth it to go to him for such a small matter?"

"I can't do anything about it, Brother Bafang. You heard him say it yourself. He won't stop until he sees Lord Meng. He comes to bother us every day."

"Then give him a beating. There is no law!"

"Banfang." Meng Changqing called the person over. "What's the matter? Who wants to see me?"

"Master, why did you get up?" Bafang asked first. "Let's talk business." Meng Changqing looked at Cheng Guang next to him, "Cheng Guang, go ahead."

"Sir, Qian Laoliu from Anxi Village wants to see you and has come several times."

Meng Changqing searched her mind, but she had no impression of Qian Laoliu.

"Why does he want to see me?" Meng Changqing asked.

"He didn't say." Cheng Guang guessed, "But I think it's probably because of his neighbor building a house."

Meng Changqing thought for a moment and said, "Bring the person in so I can see him."

"Yes."

After Cheng Guang left, Meng Changqing looked around and said seriously, "What do you mean by give him a beating? You are so dedicated to protecting me, but you should be more careful with your words."

Bafang lowered his head and didn't dare to look her in the eye, "I know."

"Go back and catch up on some sleep."

"Yes."

After a while, Cheng Guang came in with a man, and Meng Changqing went to greet them.

When Qian Laoliu heard Cheng Guang calling him "Master", he immediately knelt down in front of the man in front of him, "Master Meng! You have to help me. Li Erfang from our village colluded with the widow and occupied my family's land. I beg you to help my family!"

"You get up first." Meng Changqing signaled Cheng Guang beside him to pull him up. "If what you said is true, then I should make the decision for you. Just say what you want, no need to beg."

Qian Laoliu stared at Meng Changqing expectantly, as if he firmly believed that Meng Changqing would give him justice.