Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 538 Personal Plans

"Master," Old Lin said after following Liu Dexiang into the room, "how did that man surnamed Sun know about the Heartbreak Grass?"

Without thinking, Liu Dexiang said, "Isn't it because you made a mistake?"

"I was very careful when I administered the medicine, there's no way I could have made a mistake. That guy surnamed Sun always thought he had a bad stomach, why would he suddenly suspect we poisoned him?" Old Lin speculated, "Could it be that one of our people has leaked the information?"

Liu Dexiang turned his head and glanced at him sideways, "Who are you talking about?"

"It's simple, just call all our people over..."

Before he could finish speaking, Liu Dexiang impatiently interrupted, "With Lord Feng and the others here, how can we ask them openly and honestly?"
What's the point of asking who it is now? The key is to shut that guy surnamed Sun up forever. His eyes flashed with ruthlessness. "Have someone take care of him."

"Yes!" Old Lin said, "I have already given the order."

Liu Dexiang smiled at Lao Lin and said, "You're quite clever."

Old Lin chuckled in agreement, but soon changed his expression and asked, "Master, what exactly is Lord Feng up to? If it weren't for his words, I would never have admitted to the matter of the Heartbreak Grass."

When it comes to Feng Zhong'an, Liu Dexiang is also puzzled.

He sighed and walked to the window, the cold air seeping into his face through the cracks. "They're not one of us after all, what good can they possibly do for us?"

"Master, we must think of a solution as soon as possible."

"No rush. This is Liangzhou, not the capital. Whether they can return to the capital safely depends on whether I am willing to let them go back," Liu Dexiang said. "I will call him out for a private meeting tonight and ask him what's going on."

Beishan County.

Sun Xiang and Li Ting rode at breakneck speed and finally arrived at the Beishan County government office.

Just as he dismounted and was about to explain his purpose, he was welcomed inside by Bafang, who was waiting at the door.

"All directions," Sun Xiang said without even removing his cloak, "I want to see Lord Meng."

"My husband will be here shortly." Bafang added charcoal to the stove and handed them tea that had been heated earlier. "Please have a seat."

No sooner had Ba Fang left than Meng Changqing entered.

Sun Xiang hurriedly put down his cup and stood up to greet each other.

"Please have a seat, both of you." Meng Changqing sat down in the chair opposite them, with a charcoal stove between them. "I didn't see Lord Sun in Liangzhou this morning. Why have you suddenly come here?" Meng Changqing asked. "Is there anything important you need me to do?"

"Lord Meng," Sun Xiang said after a slight pause, "I must thank you for your earlier reminder."

He didn't specify, so Meng Changqing simply asked, "I wonder what Lord Sun is referring to?"

"Regarding my poisoning," Sun Xiang knew that Meng Changqing wouldn't speak first unless he brought it up, so he simply said, "I still don't understand why Liu Dexiang would poison me."

Before he came to Liangzhou, I had never had any dealings with him, let alone offended him.

“Why bother investigating the reasons behind a villain’s evil deeds?” Meng Changqing said. “Officer Li has never offended him either, yet he has been repeatedly ostracized by him.”

Li Ting, who was mentioned, smiled awkwardly, "Lord Liu has his own people he's used to, so he's a bit wary of us."

Sun Xiang briefly explained his complaint, and then pleaded with Meng Changqing, "Please, Lord Meng, help me out."

Meng Changqing didn't pretend to ask, "Of all the county magistrates in Liangzhou, why did they end up here with me?"

That's all nonsense. Sun Xiang clearly knows she's a person with connections and has capable people under her, so Liu Dexiang can't get involved.

"Now that you two are here, you can rest assured," Meng Changqing immediately made arrangements. "Would it be alright if you stayed at the county government office for the time being?"

"We'll leave it all to Lord Meng's arrangements," Sun Xiang said. "We're sorry to have troubled you here."

"No need to stand on ceremony. By the way, Lord Sun, there is a doctor surnamed Hu in Xinjie of our county. His medical skills are better than those of ordinary doctors. We can ask him to treat you these next few days."

Sun Xiang bowed again, "Thank you, Lord Meng."

That evening, Meng Changqing had dinner with Sun Xiang and Li Ting.

At the dinner table, after seeing that Sun Xiang had almost finished eating, Meng Changqing asked, "Lord Sun, you know that if you expose Liu Dexiang for poisoning you now, he will not confess. Why put yourself in an even more dangerous situation?"

“I remember the adults telling me that although this poison is not fatal for the time being, it will eventually kill me,” Sun Xiang said. “Since he came, I have been in danger, and the danger I am facing now is no different from the dangers I have faced in the past.”

I'm not sure if what I did today was foolish or wise, but since court officials are coming to investigate, I can't just disappear without a reason; I have to find a pretext.

Everyone has their own plans, so Meng Changqing didn't press the matter further.