Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 503 Cut it down for other uses

The third day of the Chinese New Year.

Like in previous years, Meng Changqing set out for Liangzhou Prefecture before dawn.

When passing Yangmen County but before reaching Liangzhou City, he met Mao Chunfang who was going to Liangzhou Prefecture.

Meng Changqing slowed down his horse and greeted Mao Chunfang who had stepped aside, "Mr. Mao, Happy New Year. It's so cold, why don't you take a carriage?"

When the horse stopped, the breath it exhaled instantly condensed into frost. It shook its head impatiently, and Meng Changqing patted its neck to comfort it.

"It's Lord Meng. The roads are covered with snow, and the carriage is having trouble moving." Mao Chunfang pulled the reins and drove the horse parallel to Meng Changqing. He sighed, "There is much more snow this year than in previous years."

Meng Changqing was wrapped up tightly, with only his eyes exposed. His eyelashes were covered with white frost. "Auspicious snow means a good harvest."

Mao Chunfang looked at Meng Changqing and said, "People have changed in Liangzhou City this year. I thought it might be too early for Lord Meng."

Meng Changqing said immediately, "Master Mao, what you said is wrong. We, the subordinates, have always been respectful to our superiors. No matter who the superior is, we must be polite. Don't you agree?"

Mao Chunfang smiled and said nothing.

"That being said, compared to the previous Lord Wei, Lord Mao is obviously more compatible with the current prefect." Meng Changqing continued, "Now, Lord Mao is like a fish in water in this Liangzhou area."

Mao Chunfang turned her head to face Meng Changqing and said, "Master Meng, did you come here to tease me?"

"Oh, how could that be." Meng Changqing said, "I remember when I first came to Beishan County, Mr. Mao helped me a lot, and I have always kept it in my heart."

Mao Chunfang couldn't see Meng Changqing's expression, but she could tell from his tone that what Meng Changqing said was not a good thing.

"The weather is cold and Lord Meng's horse is fast. Why do you have to accompany me on a slow walk?" Mao Chunfang didn't want to listen to Meng Changqing and drove him away directly.

Meng Changqing understood what the other party said, but said: "How can I abandon Master Mao when we meet on the way?"

Mao Chunfang bowed to the side and said, "Lord Meng is so kind and righteous." "But we are just companions on the road, so I don't deserve such praise from you, Lord Mao." Meng Changqing matched Mao Chunfang's pace, and the two of them walked towards Liangzhou City at a moderate pace.

On the way, Meng Changqing also admired the scenery on both sides of the road, "Master Mao, did you repair the official road this year?"

"Yes." Mao Chunfang responded indifferently.

"Why are there fewer trees on both sides?" Meng Changqing asked again.

Mao Chunfang quietly rolled her eyes and said, "Chop it up and use it for other purposes."

"Lord Mao is wise. It is indeed better if the space is cut down. Not only does it look a lot more spacious, it can also reduce safety hazards." As for what kind of safety hazards there are, everyone present knows it well.

Mao Chunfang really didn't want to pay attention to Meng Changqing.

But there is no way, I can't get rid of it.

In this way, Mao Chunfang was entangled to the outside of Liangzhou Prefecture. After briefly greeting Zeng Jing at the door, he quickly walked into the government office.

Meng Changqing took some time to take off her warm gear and could only watch Mao Chunfang go in first.

"Master Zeng." Meng Changqing stepped forward to greet Zeng Jing. Zeng Jing slowly turned his head and scared Meng Changqing. Wow, what a pale face!

"Are you feeling unwell, Lord Zeng?" Meng Changqing asked with concern.

Zeng Jing gave a half-dead smile, "Lord Meng knows it clearly, why bother asking more questions."

"If the prefect saw you like this, he wouldn't be happy." Meng Changqing asked again, "Why don't you come in?"

"Just as Lord Meng said, I'm worried about angering the prefect." Zeng Jing saw that Meng Changqing didn't want to talk to him any more, so he hurried to catch up with him, "Lord Meng, wait a moment, I'll go in with you."