Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Bafang and Laicai left, turning back every few steps, until their figures in the pavilion became so small they could no longer be seen, before they whipped their horses to speed up.

Not only them, but Wen Shi and Liang Qiuqiu also stared straight in the direction they left until they could no longer see them before turning their gaze away.

Meng Changqing advised, "Mother and Mother, there's no need to worry. With their abilities, as long as they don't provoke anyone, they won't encounter any trouble on the road."

Wen gently patted Liang Qiuqiu, "Let's go back."

Liang Qiuqiu reached out to help Wen Shi up, saying, "Hey."

The two mounted their horses, with Meng Changqing and Chu Mufeng riding in front, Xiao Dai driving the carriage, and Xi Bei guarding the rear.

The group bypassed Liangzhou City and headed towards Beishan County along a small road outside the city.

Seeing that the city gate was just ahead, Meng Changqing deliberately slowed down and drove alongside the carriage, asking, "Mother, the west gate of Liangzhou City is just ahead. Would you two like to take a stroll around the city?"

Upon hearing this, Wen did not answer rashly, but instead looked at Liang Jiujiu with her eyes to ask for his opinion.

Having just parted ways with Bafanglaicai, and knowing they had a long journey ahead, she had no interest in leisurely strolling around.

Seeing Liang Qiuqiu shake her head, Wen said to Meng Changqing outside the car, "No, let's go straight back."

"Hey."

After passing through the west gate, the road widened, so Meng Changqing didn't drive his horse back to the original spot, but instead followed beside the carriage.

The carriage curtain swayed, and Wen noticed Meng Changqing's figure.

As she has grown up over the years, she has become tall and slender, and looks dashing and radiant on horseback.

If Changqing were really a man, Wen couldn't help but think again, how free she would be.

"Changqing." Suppressing the bitterness in her heart, Madam Wen lifted a corner of the carriage curtain and spoke to the outside.

Meng Changqing immediately spurred his horse closer, "Mother, what's wrong?"

Looking at the person in front of her, Madam Wen sighed sincerely, "You've grown up." Meng Changqing understood the meaning behind Madam Wen's words perfectly, and she smiled and said, "Yes."

"You've done very well these past few years." Although Madam Wen's voice wasn't loud, Meng Changqing could only hear those words; the sounds of the carriage and horses' hooves had to be ignored.

"Thank you for the compliment, Mother." Meng Changqing felt somewhat pleased with himself.

Meng Changqing might not care about other people's praise, but Wen's words were different; they meant something different to him.

It's truly a stroke of luck that, through a series of coincidences, she has the life she has now.

There was no imminent threat, nor any insurmountable trouble.

Give her another two or three years, and the people of Beishan County will become even wealthier. With that kind of Beishan County, she can also make a name for herself.

A person who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present. Even if she is comfortable in the present, if she becomes complacent, she will face more and more difficulties in the future.

Those who wanted to deal with her were either wary of the emperor's protection or simply too busy to act at the moment. In any case, the threat, though distant, had not been completely eliminated.

She couldn't expect those people to never remember her.

Once Beishan County becomes a tangible achievement for her, she will do everything in her power to find a way to leave Beishan County.

She could not remain a county magistrate forever, nor was she content to be merely General Meng's 'son'. She was determined to return to the capital and stand in the imperial court.

Meng Changqing had many ideas, but they were generally optimistic and positive.

But Wen Shi and Liang Qiuqiu had more worries in their hearts.

Now that things have come to this, we can only take it one step at a time.

Upon returning to Beishan County, Meng Changqing immediately wrote a letter to Chen Xingqi.

The content I needed to write had already been decided on the way back. Although it appears to be a lengthy and elaborate piece, the message it conveyed was very simple: to ensure wealth flows in from all directions. (End of Chapter)