Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

"My lord, my lord!"

Inside the Yangmen County government office, the clerk, grinning widely, ran towards Mao Chunfang, shouting, "Good news! All good news!"

Mao Chunfang coughed twice and said to the clerk, "Let's talk in the study."

The two men entered the study looking like thieves, and the clerk kept a close eye on whether anyone else was outside as he closed the door.

"Tell me in detail." Mao Chunfang didn't even have time to sit down before pulling the clerk aside, eager to hear what good news it was.

"Those guys from the capital returned to Liangzhou Prefecture overnight." The clerk's voice was low, but his excitement was considerable. "When they went in, it was quite lively inside! Our people were listening outside, and it wasn't until quite a while after they went in that the noise subsided."

Mao Chunfang laughed heartily upon hearing this, "That's well done. Give that woman's family ten taels of silver tomorrow. Remember to be careful and don't let anyone see it."

"Yes, sir, don't worry." The clerk continued, "There's one more thing. The men he sent to guard Weishan Camp have been arrested! I heard they've been taken to the capital."

This time, Mao Chunfang didn't laugh. He asked somewhat worriedly, "Our people didn't offend Song Qingfeng, did they?"

"Don't worry, sir," the clerk said. "Erzhu's brother-in-law is from the Weishan Camp. I sent him to inquire. General Song never intended to hide this matter; everyone in the camp knows about it."

"Great!" Mao Chunfang rubbed her hands excitedly. "Excellent!"

The advisor laughed and said, "My lord, in this way, Prefect Liu's position as magistrate is also coming to an end."

Even the Emperor probably didn't expect that he would cause such a mess in Liangzhou so soon after taking office.

“We should thank Meng Changqing,” Mao Chunfang sneered. “If he hadn’t shut Liu Dexiang down, things wouldn’t be in this situation now.”

The advisor observed Mao Chunfang's expression and said, "The higher-ups will definitely have to think carefully about who will be the prefect of Liangzhou in the future. Sending someone from outside is not as good as having someone who is already in the area. Sir, this is a rare opportunity."

Mao Chunfang was also excited, as what the advisor said was exactly what he had been thinking.

He remained outwardly calm, raising his hand to the clerk and saying, "We can make plans, but it depends on whether he gives us the opportunity." Although he didn't say it, the clerk knew who Mao Chunfang was referring to. "You've known him for so many years, he'll help. He happens to be in Liangzhou, why don't you meet with him directly, sir?"

When that person was mentioned, Mao Chunfang wasn't as optimistic as her advisor.

Before Wei Fangyun left his post, Mao Chunfang corresponded with him, hoping that he would put in more effort so that she could repay him in a better way.

But what happened? The one who ended up in the Liangzhou government office was Liu Dexiang, who appeared out of nowhere.

"We need to meet," Mao Chunfang said. "Tell the people who stayed in Liangzhou City to keep an eye out and report back immediately if an opportunity arises."

The advisor nodded in agreement.

same night.

In Beishan County, Cheng Guang found Meng Changqing.

"Sir, should we release those people in prison?"

"Keep them locked up for two more days," Meng Changqing said. "They'll be released after the people from Beijing leave."

Cheng Guang said with some concern, "That housekeeper isn't very good. He's probably too old, and he won't be able to withstand being tied up any longer."

"Untie him and lock him up properly."

"Sigh." Cheng Guang hesitated for a moment before continuing, "He keeps asking to see you, you see..."

“There’s no need. If he really can’t make it, we’ll call a doctor for him,” Meng Changqing concluded. “Anyway, you’ve only arrested a thief with suspicious behavior. I, who know his identity, have always known that he’s been kept here by me.”

"Yes!" (End of this chapter)