Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 717 Overestimating This Person

Upon seeing who it was, Zuo Datou also had a change of heart. He thought, "Xi Dong is gone, but Luo Yun is here too."

But the thought only flashed through my mind.

If Xi Dong is unwilling, why would Luo Yun be willing? He would most likely be rejected if he spoke up.

With that thought in mind, Zuo Datou decided not to bring it up again.

But Luo Sanmu insisted on asking, "Left Head, I just heard you talking about someone, right?"

Zuo Datou shook his head and laughed, "Your ears are certainly pointed."

"To be honest, my daughter is of marriageable age, and my husband and I have been thinking about this matter recently," Luo Sanmu said. "She has now entered the yamen and is working under Registrar Cheng. I'll be shameless and say that she's different from other girls. If we're going to talk about finding her a husband, we're thinking of finding her a good match."

"What you're saying makes it sound like most girls don't even think about finding a good match?"

Zuo Datou wasn't planning on bringing it up, but Luo Sanmu had practically offered it to him, so it would be foolish for him not to speak up.

"Yes, yes, yes." Luo Sanmu nodded, "I'm bad with words..."

Zuo Datou raised his hand, "I understand what you mean. Perfect, I have someone like that here. Let me tell you about him."

Luo Sanmu took a half step closer and put his ear close.

Zuo Datou lowered his voice, "Have you seen Xiao Wuzi from Andong Village?"

I don't know why, but the way he acts as a matchmaker is almost like he's plotting something.

"Xiao Wuzi?" Luo Sanmu asked, "Is he the one who modified the plow?"

"It's him. Do you think his daughter is a good match for him?" Zuo Datou asked with a hint of anticipation.

Luo Sanmu thought about it carefully, "I've only seen the boy's face, I don't know his age or his family situation."

Zuo Datou immediately told Xiao Wuzi the actual situation. He didn't hide anything, after all, a marriage obtained through deception would not have a good outcome.

After listening, Luo Sanmu said to Zuo Datou, "Zuo Datou, when do you have time to take me to that child's house? I'll take a look and then go back and discuss it with my wife."

Zuo Datou, always in a hurry, immediately wanted to take Luo Sanmu there upon hearing this.

"I'm on duty here right now," Luo Sanmu said, unable to leave.

"Find someone to cover for you for a while." Zuo Datou added, worried that he wouldn't be able to get anyone, "I'll go find someone."

Meng Changqing watched them disperse before leaving through the window. She really had no gentlemanly manners whatsoever.

After watching the whole thing, even though Mei Zi didn't say anything, Meng Changqing guessed that Xi Dong had most likely refused, and that Zuo Datou had set his sights on Luo Yun again.

Considering the time constraints, Meng Changqing decided to send Zuo Datou to the city wall for a month to calm down, so he wouldn't have to worry about other people's marriages every day. Meng Changqing was just thinking about it when he saw Zuo Datou again, and he would make him go.

Unexpectedly, within a day, Zuo Datou shamelessly came to report the good news.

“Sir, you would never guess what kind of family I told Xiao Wuzi about,” Zuo Datou said. “If it weren’t for me taking care of him, he wouldn’t even dream of such a family.”

Meng Changqing didn't respond to him.

"Sir?" Zuo Da took two steps forward. "Guess whose family it is?"

"Why should I play along with your guessing game?" Meng Changqing poured cold water on his enthusiasm. "You're being kind by introducing them now, but if they don't do well in the future, won't you be the one who gets blamed?"

"Sigh, who can predict the future?" Only then did Zuo Datou notice Meng Changqing's expression. "Are you unhappy? Is something wrong at the county office?"

Meng Changqing put down his pen. "If you have something to do, start going to the city wall tomorrow."

"On the city wall? What are you looking at?" Zuo Datou asked, puzzled.

"Patrol! Check for any damage inside or outside the city walls, including the catapults and cranes on the walls, and the crossbows stored inside the walls. Inspect everything." Meng Changqing assigned him the task.

"Okay!" This was serious business, and Zuo Datou didn't hesitate at all. "How about I take a few squads with me?"

Meng Changqing didn't even look up. "You go alone."

"Huh?" Zuo Datou only then realized that Meng Changqing was targeting him. "Why, sir? Did I do something wrong?"

"What do you think?" Meng Changqing retorted.

Zuo Datou thought and thought, but couldn't figure out why Meng Changqing was angry with him. Mainly, he couldn't believe that Meng Changqing would target him over such a trivial matter.

"Please be clear," Zuo Datou said respectfully.

Meng Changqing said, "You'll know when your inspection is over."

"If I go on patrol alone, when will I ever finish? I won't even get to attend Xiao Wuzi and Luo Yun's wedding."

Meng Changqing finally put down his pen. "The wedding banquet has been arranged? Does Luo Yun know about this?"

"How could she not know about her own affairs?"

"Go and call Luo Yun here. I'll ask her myself."

"You still don't believe me? Fine, I'll call someone for you."

Soon after Zuo Datou left, there was another knock on the study door.