Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

During their first meeting, they didn't get along particularly well, and Meng Changqing, not wanting to linger, left after a few polite words.

To be honest, Meng Changqing was very concerned about the changes in the population around Beishan County.

We have no choice but to care.

After all, these people who came and went were her peers, and if they really went all out against her, she couldn't ignore them.

It's a real headache to have someone constantly tripping you up no matter what you do.

She only hoped that there would be fewer external factors disturbing her until Beishan County became wealthy enough.

Fortunately, since Jia Wanglai's arrival, Yangmen County's policy toward Beishan County has remained unchanged.

Meng Changqing observed for a few days. Nothing happened outside Beishan County, but something happened to him.

It’s noon this day.

When Meng Changqing and Xi Dong returned from the official fields and entered the county government office, they saw the two people next to Qi Renli staring at her expectantly.

Needless to say, something must have happened. "Has something happened to Lord Qi?" Meng Changqing asked anxiously. He couldn't bear the thought of losing such a hard-won and helpful assistant.

The two men looked grave. Qi Rui spoke up, "Lord Meng, I have something I'd like to ask for your help with."

"Say!"

“We’d like to speak to you privately about our young master,” Qi Rui said.

“Okay.” Meng Changqing went into the nearest room, and the two quickly followed, closing the door behind them, leaving Xi Dong standing there full of doubt.

Xi Dong thought for a moment and then went to have lunch.

Inside the room, Qi Rui took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Meng Changqing. "This is a letter from my master and mistress to you. Please take a look."

Meng Changqing glanced at the letter but showed no intention of taking it.

"Where is your young master?" Meng Changqing asked.

"Young Master has gone up the mountain," Qi Rui replied.

"Aren't you coming along?" Qi Rui pushed the letter forward again. "This matter is even more important."

Meng Changqing was displeased. Just a moment ago she was worried about Qi Renli's safety, but now she wanted to see what could be considered 'more important'.

Unfolding the paper, Meng Changqing read through the contents at lightning speed.

She really hadn't expected it to be something so important.

The kind of wife a man from Qi would marry was more important to him than his own safety.

Of course, Meng Changqing knew that there was a misunderstanding between Xiangrui and the other person, but recalling the expressions on their faces as if something was about to happen, Meng Changqing looked down on the Qi family's behavior of prioritizing others.

The letter was very straightforward; it asked her to persuade Qi Renli to obey his family's arrangements.

Presumably, the Qi family received Qi Renli's letter and could not accept his marriage to Shu Erhua. They were also afraid that Qi Renli would insist on his own way, so they hoped that she, as his superior, could persuade Qi Renli.

Is this something parents would do?

Even though she had a good relationship with Qi Renli, she was still Qi Renli's superior, and a single word from her could affect his career development.

Whom Qi Renli chooses to marry is ultimately a family matter for you.

By sending the letter to Meng Changqing now, we are clearly telling her that we can't handle our family affairs and that she, as our superior, should step in.

How can you trust someone who can't even handle their own family affairs to handle political matters?

Meng Changqing took a few steps with the letter in his hand, and said in a serious tone, "I say to you two, this matter was not handled very well."

The two people looked puzzled.

Meng Changqing continued, "No matter how ugly things get at home, you shouldn't bring it to outsiders. Although I have a very good personal relationship with your young master, I am still an outsider, and your young master's superior."

If either of you had any sense whatsoever and truly cared about your young master, you wouldn't be listening to your master and mistress's orders.

Meng Changqing waved the letter in his hand, "If it weren't for this relationship, your young master could go home in a few days and listen to his parents' teachings in person." (End of Chapter)