Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 567: Test Again and Again

The two hurried towards Liangzhou City, traveling at breakneck speed.

Meizi ate breakfast, changed her clothes, and waited in her room for a long time, but no news came.

Just as she took out the tea leaves, preparing to brew tea, a yamen runner suddenly came to deliver a message outside the door: "Lord Qin, the lord requests your presence at the main gate. Several dignitaries from the capital are coming."

Most of the tea leaves she was holding spilled, thankfully onto the table. She quickly gathered them up and replied, "Coming right away!"

She calmed herself down and told everyone not to rush, that neither she nor Beishan County had done anything wrong, and there was no need to feel guilty or afraid.

Mei Zi hurried to the gate of the county government office, where many people were already waiting. Lord Meng stood at the front, followed by Registrar Cheng, and then the yamen runners.

She arrived late, so she stood at the very back.

But soon the person next to her exclaimed in surprise, "Why are you standing here?"

Hearing the voice, Meng Changqing, who was at the front, looked back and saw that it was Mei Zi. He then called her over.

Meizi noticed a middle-aged official she had never seen before standing next to her master.

The man looked surprised when he saw her, but quickly composed himself, turned away, and said nothing more.

Meng Changqing said to her, "Stand next to Registrar Cheng."

Meizi looked at the very front seat and thought it might be inappropriate, but considering that there were outsiders present, she didn't dare to speak.

At this moment, Cheng Guang also stepped aside, saying, "Stand here."

Mei Zi could only go over and stand properly, saying, "Thank you, Registrar."

Before Feng Zhong'an and his entourage arrived at the Beishan County government office, Mao Chunfang and his servant had already arrived at Liangzhou Prefecture.

Looking at the broken porcelain shards scattered all over the floor, Mao Chunfang really didn't want to go in.

But she concealed her true emotions, putting on a concerned expression, "Why are you so angry, sir? Look at all these people around you, they didn't even try to comfort you. What if they hurt you?"

Hearing this, Liu Dexiang snorted and coldly asked him, "What information did you give me? Sun Xiangzhen is in Weishan County?" "Yes, Lord Meng admitted it himself." Didn't Mao Chunfang know Meng Changqing well? At most, only two out of ten of his statements were true.

Judging from Liu Dexiang's appearance, Sun Xiang has most likely been in Beishan County.

Mao Chunfang said, "I heard from the people around you that you were busy all night, but Sun Xiang still managed to escape."

Liu Dexiang turned his back and sighed.

Mao Chunfang seized the opportunity and squatted down to pick up the broken porcelain shards.

Seeing Liu Dexiang turn around to look at him, Mao Chunfang explained, "Sir, it is said that sharp objects can easily injure their master."

Liu Dexiang sighed again, and it was clear that this sigh carried a sense of relief compared to the previous one.

"Let's talk in the study," Liu Dexiang said.

Entering the study, Liu Dexiang voiced his dilemma, "Song Qingfeng is clearly determined to protect him to the end, and the yamen runners in my household are no match for him. Do you have any ideas?"

Mao Chunfang pretended to think seriously for a moment, "Sun Xiang has reached the point where he must be eliminated. He must be dealt with. However, he is currently hiding in Weishan Camp. Even if you bring together the troops from several subordinate counties, you are still no match for Weishan Camp."

"Sir, as the saying goes, if force doesn't work, try a gentler approach."

"How to say?"

“Although we can’t get in, someone can get Song Qingfeng to send him out.” Mao Chunfang leaned closer to Liu Dexiang and whispered, “He may not listen to you, but if someone of a much higher rank speaks up for him, would he dare to get involved with Sun Xiang any longer?”

"You mean..."

Mao Chunfang listened expectantly as he continued, but Liu Dexiang shook his head, "No, Lord Feng won't help with this."

Mao Chunfang was unsure. At this point, why wasn't this person using his connections?

Or is it that his relationship wasn't solid at all? Is that why he was so eager to get involved with Feng Zhong'an?