Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 541 Is there no law anymore?
“Okay.” Meng Changqing agreed in front of him, but did not intend to send his own people to protect Zeng Jing’s family.

Currently, her most important task is to safeguard Beishan County.

Just as Zeng Jing was about to express his gratitude, he heard the jailer outside approaching. "Sir, Lord Meng is already inside. This place is a prison after all. Just say a few words to Lord Zeng and then leave."

"Thank you." That was Hua Rujin's voice. "I'll leave after I've seen him."

Not far away, footsteps were heard heading in different directions. Hua Rujin soon came into Meng Changqing's sight. "Changqing." He nodded slightly to Meng Changqing and then looked at Zeng Jing in the prison.

Hua Rujin was filled with mixed emotions. Looking at the man who had fallen on hard times, he simply asked, "Lord Zeng, is there anything you need?"

"Thank you for coming to see me, sir." Zeng Jing was already in tears as he spoke. "I don't need anything, I only ask that you protect my family."

It's a similar explanation.

“You’ve ended up like this because you made a mistake back then,” Hua Rujin sighed. “Now that you’re in prison, don’t blame anyone else.”

"Changqing and I have limited abilities; we're only able to visit you thanks to the prison warden's kindness."

Zeng Jing nodded, "I know, it's all my fault."

"His Majesty is merciful and will probably not take your life. He will have your family take good care of your property, and perhaps they can redeem you in time," Hua Rujin advised him. "You must take care of yourself and never have any bad thoughts."

"I am truly...ashamed that you are still willing to comfort me, sir!"

Hua Rujin patted Zeng Jing's hand, which was gripping the railing tightly, and said, "Since we've come this far, let's not think about it anymore."

Zeng Jing nodded, and for a moment, only his suppressed sobs filled the cell.

Yesterday he was a county magistrate, today he is a prisoner.

The jailer approached and, seeing the scene, hesitated for a moment, but still urged, "My lords, it's time to leave." "Alright," Hua Rujin replied first, then said to Zeng Jing, "Take care of yourself, we're leaving now."

"Take care, Lord Zeng," Meng Changqing added.

Once outside the cell, Meng Changqing noticed that Hua Rujin's eyes were filled with tears, which she had been holding back until now.

"Sigh..." Hua Rujin sighed heavily again, "Changqing, we should both take Lord Zeng as a warning."

"Yes." Meng Changqing wasn't as sentimental as Hua Rujin. How much affection could she possibly have for Zeng Jing? "Does Your Excellency have any capable men under your command?"

"Yes, it is." Hua Rujin said, puzzled. "But why ask this?"

Meng Changqing apologized, "I would like to ask you to take care of Master Zeng's family, but I really don't have anyone else available."

"What happened?" Hua Rujin was still perceptive.

Meng Changqing briefly summarized, "Sun Tongpan was persecuted by Liu Dexiang and had no choice but to flee to my Beishan County. It was very difficult for me just to protect him."

"Is that so!" Hua Rujin looked around. "Get on the horse, let's talk as we go."

The two only felt at ease talking after leaving Liangzhou City. Meng Changqing told them about Sun Xiang's poisoning and how he had reported it to Feng Zhong'an and the other two, which made him feel quite uneasy.

After hearing this, Hua Rujin's eyes widened. "Prefect Liu's actions are simply illogical. He plotted to murder a high-ranking official, and Lord Feng, as the Vice Minister of Justice, could just ignore it?"

Does Liangzhou's remote and isolated location mean it is free from the law?

"Given the current situation, even if we are angry, there is nothing we can do for the time being," Meng Changqing said. "Right now, saving Magistrate Sun's life is the most important thing."

"Alright, leave the Zeng family's affairs to me, you don't need to worry about them."