Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

"Thanks to you," Meng Changqing said solemnly. "If it weren't for your repeated invitations, Mr. Zou wouldn't have come. How can I possibly thank you enough?"

Mo Lixiao felt a little embarrassed when she heard her say that, "I was just trying my best."

Meng Changqing looked at Madam Wen, "Mother, have you told Miss Mo about what we discussed with you before?"

Mo Lixiao's eyes showed surprise, and she naturally had something on her mind.

Ms. Wen said, "Since it was your suggestion, you should talk to Miss Mo about it."

“Mother is always so considerate.” Meng Changqing smiled at Mo Li. “To be honest, I’ve caused Miss some trouble, and I shouldn’t have said it at this time.”

Mo Lixiao stared intently at Meng Changqing, waiting for him to continue.

“From now on, you will serve as the dean of the college,” Meng Changqing said.

Mo Lixiao was surprised, but after realizing what she meant, she immediately declined, saying, "No, no, no, there are many things I haven't thought through..."

Wen held Mo Lixiao's hand and said, "As before, if you have any questions, feel free to discuss them with me."

"In that case, you should remain as the dean..."

Mo Lixiao couldn't finish her sentence because Madam Wen said, "I'm getting old and my energy isn't what it used to be. There are many things that need your attention, and you need to have a title. Listen to me."

In the end, Mo Lixiao accepted the position of dean, knowing full well that it wouldn't be a problem.

As Meng Changqing saw Mo Lixiao off from the county government office, he happened to run into Xi Dong, who was returning to report: "Sir, the accommodations for the gentlemen have been arranged."

"I'll go check on you later." Meng Changqing then asked her, "How's it going with the book I gave you?"

Xi Dong looked somewhat troubled. "I've finished reading it, but unfortunately I can't memorize it all yet."

Meng Changqing gave her several books, containing information on official documents for the Ministry of Personnel and customary etiquette from various regions. This information wasn't necessarily going to be used in the future; Meng Changqing simply wanted her to be familiar with it, but he hadn't expected Xi Dong to be so strict with herself.

"Just read it, that's enough," Meng Changqing said. "Knowing that such a thing exists in your mind is enough. If you need to use it in the future, you can just look it up in the book. There's no need to memorize it."

Xi Dong said, "Then I'll watch it a couple more times."

Hearing this, Meng Changqing sighed inwardly. With such a temperament, if she were allowed to take the imperial examinations, she would definitely make a name for herself.

Compared to them, Bafang is really disappointing.

"Is this the one who ranked in the top three in the previous written exam?" Mo Li asked with a smile.

Meng Changqing said, "He is indeed the third-place winner in the written examination. Miss Mo should have met him before."

“Yes, she looks very familiar to me.” Mo Li smiled as she looked at Xi Dong, her eyes filled with admiration. They both worked for the county government and were both women. She felt that the other woman had some of the same temperament as herself.

"Miss Mo." Xi Dong felt a little worried when she remembered that she hadn't greeted the other party before. She thought that if the other party blamed her, she would have to quickly admit her mistake and not cause any trouble for Lord Meng.

“You should call her Dean Mo now.” Meng Changqing knew what Xi Dong was thinking with a glance and lightened the mood with a cheerful tone. “She will be in charge of the academy from now on. You two have had quite a bit of contact before.”

Xi Dong quickly changed her form of address to "Dean Mo".

"You used to take classes at the academy, didn't you?" Mo Li asked with a smile.

"Yes."

"No wonder you look so familiar, I just don't remember your name. If you don't mind..."

Xi Dong quickly gave his name, "Please don't hesitate to tell me if there's anything I can do." (End of Chapter)