Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

"This Prefect Liu was spying on military intelligence, and the spies he sent out were caught red-handed by the Weishan Camp." The leading Imperial Guard said, "His Majesty wants to interrogate him personally to see which country's spy he really is."

Feng Zhong'an tried to force a smile, but it came across as a forced, insincere one. "A spy? No way?"

The Imperial Guards countered, "Why are you so certain, Lord Feng? Have you had private dealings with him?"

"No, no, no!" Feng Zhong'an quickly distanced himself from the matter. "I came to Liangzhou on official business and this is the first time I've met Prefect Liu. We have no personal relationship whatsoever." As if afraid that the other party would not believe him, he added, "Lord Xu and Registrar Li can both testify for me that when we were in Liangzhou, we were together all the time except when we were sleeping."

“Lord Feng, there’s no need to be so nervous.” The Imperial Guard said, “What right do I have to ask you, sir? I was just joking, please don’t take it to heart.”

"Look at what you're saying." Feng Zhong'an's heart was still pounding, and he did not relax his vigilance just because the other party's expression had softened. "You are all people close to the Emperor. I dare not take what you say as a joke."

"I'm sorry," the Imperial Guard said, clasping his hands in apology. "It was my fault."

Feng Zhong'an sincerely said, "No, no, no, please don't say such things. It's good that the misunderstanding has been cleared up."

"What you say is true, sir." The Imperial Guard felt his hand was covered in snot and didn't want to say anything more to Feng Zhong'an. At this moment, the shopkeeper had already prepared his rations and water pouches. The Imperial Guard said to the shopkeeper, "Give them to me."

The leader had his men accept the money, paid for it himself, and then bid farewell to Feng Zhong'an, saying, "Please make yourself at home, sir. We'll be on our way now."

Feng Zhong'an dared not act on his own initiative, nor did he dare to put on airs in front of these people, so he quickly replied, "Thank you for reminding us. We'll leave right away after we finish eating here."

As soon as the Imperial Guards left, Xu Xiaoyun and Li Daolang, who had been keeping an eye on the area, immediately lowered their heads and focused on eating their noodles.

Most people can't suppress their desire to watch the excitement, but Shangguan's excitement is anything but entertaining.

"Gentlemen." Feng Zhong'an, naturally, wouldn't let others see what emotions were in his heart. He simply conveyed the Imperial Guard's message in a businesslike manner, "Let's buy some dry rations and hurry on our way."

Feng Zhong'an hurriedly packed up and rushed to catch up with the Imperial Guards, a journey that took several days. Meanwhile, in Beishan County, the city wall was completed, all the workers were paid, and they left the area around the city wall.

After Zheng Xidong and Luo Yun checked the accounts and saw off the last batch of workers, they smiled at each other.

Their first task was successfully completed.

The two returned home, which was Luo Yun's home, of course. Luo Yun's mother was so excited that she dropped the wooden basin she was holding. "Didn't you say it would take two more days? Come on in and sit down!"

Jiang Chan quickly opened the door and welcomed the two into the room, her mouth and hands never idle.

He poured them hot tea and said, "You must be tired. Take a rest. I'll kill a chicken for you and give you a good meal to nourish yourselves."

Zheng Xidong felt embarrassed and naturally said that it was alright, a simple meal would be fine.

Jiang Chan pressed her hand down and laughed, "Yes, yes, we definitely want it. Look how thin you are, your faces are practically bare."

After Jiang Chan finished speaking, she suddenly looked around the yard, and the smile on her face disappeared instantly. "This Shi Tou only knows how to play wildly after school and is never home."

Jiang Chan smiled automatically when she met Zheng Xidong and Luo Yun. "He didn't know you were coming back today. If he had known, he definitely wouldn't have gone out."

"Sit down, you all sit and rest for a bit. Don't worry about anything else. I'll cook dinner, and then you can have a good meal."

Luo Yun had just taken off his shoes and stepped onto the kang (heated brick bed) when Zheng Xidong was already following closely behind Jiang Chan, saying, "I'll help you."

"No need, no need!" Jiang Chan firmly pressed him down onto the kang (heated brick bed). "Coming here is like coming home. See how Xiaoyun is doing, and see how you are doing too." (End of Chapter)