Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

The letter will arrive in the capital later than the wealth coming from all directions.

Why didn't you write it sooner? Firstly, Meng Changqing wasn't sure when Bafanglaicai would set off.

Secondly, her relationship with Chen Xingqi wasn't good enough for her to entrust her family to him without any reservations.

Of course, this is Meng Changqing's opinion, but from the other perspective.

Since they're not particularly close, there's no reason to ask someone to take care of them before they even arrive.

After writing the letter, Meng Changqing immediately had it sent out.

Standing in the courtyard of the county government office, she thought that in another two or three years, Bafang and Laicai would pass the imperial examination and hold official positions. At that time, she would also have the influence of her close relatives in the court.

In this Liangzhou city, she didn't think about Mao Chunfang's death, nor did she care about Xunxian Town. She focused on guarding Beishan County and letting it develop according to plan. That was what she should do.

After two or three days of Bafang and Laicai's absence, Meng Changqing was still getting used to it.

After all, these two had been by her side ever since she came into this world. They practiced martial arts and ate together in their early years. In recent years, they had all grown up. To prevent them from noticing anything amiss, Meng Changqing took the initiative to keep his distance. But even with the distance, they were still in the same courtyard.

Now she's the only one exercising early in the morning, and that annoying Bafang is nowhere to be seen wandering around the yard.

I wonder where they went?

As Meng Changqing was thinking about this, Zuo Datou came in through the county government gate. Seeing her standing in the courtyard, he ran happily toward her.

"Sir, how about we hold a celebration at the county government office?"

"I see your child is still young, how come you're engaged so early?" Meng Changqing only thought of Zuo Datou's family as the source of the happy event.

“It’s not my home.” Zuo Datou rubbed his hands together, his excited mood tinged with a hint of shyness. “I want to find a match for Xiao Wuzi. Isn’t Xiao Wuzi also from our county government?”

Upon hearing his idea, Meng Changqing became interested as well. "That's great! Who has Xiao Wuzi taken a liking to?" After asking, he added, "It's not too early for him to get married at his age."

"We haven't hit it off yet, but I think they're a good match, and I'd like to play matchmaker for them," said Zuo Datou. "This is my first time doing something like this, sir, could you please take a look?"

“Okay,” Meng Changqing said. “You’re doing this for Xiao Wu’s sake. Tell me, who is the woman? Do I know her?” “You know her.”

"Oh?" Meng Changqing became even more expectant and leaned closer to listen.

Zuo Datou said, "It's Shu Erhua, who sells millet cakes on the new street."

Meng Changqing's smile vanished.

Zuo Datou was completely oblivious to Meng Changqing's emotional change and was still counting how well the two of them matched. "Although this second daughter is two years older than Xiao Wuzi, it doesn't matter. It's better for a girl to be a little older to give birth."

As for Shu Erhua, she has a temper, a strong personality, and is not afraid of hardship. She runs her own business and has made a lot of money over the years. She owns a building on Xinjie Street and a shop in the market. It can be seen that she is not only good at making money, but also good at saving money.

The most crucial point is that both of them are single and have no ties, so neither of them would lose out if they were together.

Meng Changqing waited until he finished speaking before asking, "What are you thinking, Manager Shu?"

Zuo Datou said, "I haven't mentioned it to her yet. I need to talk to Xiao Wuzi first before I can bring it up with her."

Meng Changqing was in a bind. He thought to himself, "There are so many women in Beishan County, how come Zuo Datou has taken a fancy to Shu Erhua? If he really introduces them, it'll be fine if the two don't end up together, but if they do, Qi Renli will jump off the city wall."

However, given that Qi Renli has been hinting and suggesting for so long, Shu Erhua has never made a statement, which most likely means she is unwilling to marry Qi Renli.

If a suitable marriage partner were presented to Shu Erhua, wouldn't that be her chance to escape Qi Renli?

Meng Changqing looked at Zuo Datou with a serious expression, which startled the other man. At this critical moment, Meng Changqing whispered, "Don't let Lord Qi know about this, understand?"

Zuo Datou didn't understand. "Why?"

“No reason, he just can’t stand seeing other people dating. Come on, I happen to have some free time now, I’ll go with you to ask Manager Shu what he thinks.” Meng Changqing turned and walked away.

Zuo Datou hurriedly followed, "But I haven't told Xiao Wuzi yet."

Meng Changqing waved his hand, "It doesn't matter who I tell first." (End of this chapter)