Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Meng Changqing never expected that Zuo Datou's good intentions for Xiao Wuzi would lead to Qi Renli's good deed.

However, marriages in wealthy families are not something the parties involved can decide on their own, and Qi Renli doesn't know how long he will have to deal with his clansmen.

Whether the wedding can take place, and when it will take place, is all uncertain.

Qi Renli helped Meng Changqing a lot. If it weren't for him, Meng Changqing would probably have had to wait another year or two to enjoy his current leisurely life.

Shu Erhua was someone Meng Changqing had helped.

In his heart, Meng Changqing hoped that they would have a good future and that there would be fewer obstacles along the way.

These past two days, all Meng Changqing has heard about is matchmaking and marriage, which inevitably makes him think of Xiao Dai.

Xiao Dai's wife, whom he had never met, had been on her way for a long time. Meng Changqing planned to find an opportunity to have a good talk with Xiao Dai.

Just as he was thinking about this, he saw Xiao Dai bring lunch into the study. "Young Master, lunch is ready."

Meng Changqing remained outwardly calm and even asked him where Mancang had gone.

“Mancang is eating right now.” Xiao Dai set out the bowls and chopsticks and stood aside. “Please eat while it’s hot. I’ll come back and clean up in a bit.”

Seeing that the other person was about to leave, Meng Changqing called out to him, "Brother Dai, have you eaten?" She put down the calligraphy brush in her hand and walked to the small round table.

"not yet."

Meng Changqing then decided to keep it brief, "What day is it today?"

"The tenth day of the month." Xiao Dai didn't think much of it at first.

But then Meng Changqing asked, "What month is it?"

Xiao Dai realized something was wrong. No matter how busy he was, he couldn't possibly be so busy that he wouldn't remember what month it was. Besides, his young master wasn't the type to forget dates.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Meng Changqing asked.

"Young Master, please just say what you want to say."

“I was going to be straightforward,” Meng Changqing said. “What month is it now? When was that letter sent? How long has the person been on the road? You should have some idea.” “I know what you mean,” Xiao Dai defended herself, “but it’s autumn now, and I’ll be busy soon, so I can’t leave.”

"So what if it's autumn? The government doesn't expect you to harvest the land."

Xiao Dai said again, "But they didn't take the old official road. Even if I go looking for them, I might miss them. So it's better to wait here."

“Okay, you have a point.” Meng Changqing sighed, “When I received that letter, I asked you what you thought, and you said you were willing. You should remember what you said.”

Xiao Dai nodded, "I remember."

That's how coincidences happen in this world.

That very afternoon, Zhou Xing arrived by fast horse with news that a group of people from the capital had arrived at the border, claiming to be relatives of the Dai family, and asked if this was true.

Meng Changqing immediately summoned Xiao Dai, and the two of them, along with Xi Bei and Chu Mufeng, rode quickly towards the pass.

When they arrived, they saw two or three carriages, five horses, and a group of people, some complaining and others resting.

"Who are the relatives of the Dai family?" Meng Changqing asked loudly.

The middle-aged man, who had been sitting in the shade, stood up with difficulty, squinting at the person who spoke. "You're Dai Fei?"

Meng Changqing and the others dismounted, but instead of going forward, they turned to stare at Xiao Dai.

Xiao Dai dusted off his face and stepped forward to the man, saying, "I am Dai Fei."

The middle-aged man looked him over carefully. "He looks like Dai Dongwen. My surname is Liu."

This is the family mentioned in the letter.

"Uncle Liu, how is Miss's health?" Dai Dongwen's demeanor was still humble and polite at this moment.

"Alright." With so many outsiders around, Old Liu didn't want to say much more.

"Uncle, please mount your horse and let's rest in the county town first." (End of Chapter)