Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Upon arriving at the East Gate, the Wen family and their companions were already waiting beside the carriage.

"The three of you, please get in the car."

In fact, without Meng Changqing's prompting, Doctor Hu had already crawled inside, and didn't forget to turn back and pull his wife and daughter up as well.

"Mother, why haven't Xiaodai and Bao'er arrived yet?" Meng Changqing asked.

Liang Qiuqiu said, "Xiao Dai went back to call Bao'er, it's been a while already. Why don't we ask Master Xi to go and take a look?"

Xi Bei led two horses, preparing to accompany Meng Changqing to escort Doctor Hu and the others away from Beishan County.

Hearing Liang Qiuqiu's words, he handed the reins to Zhou Qiwen, saying, "Let me see what's going on."

Dr. Hu couldn't wait any longer, so he lifted the carriage curtain and asked Meng Changqing, "Why aren't we leaving yet?"

"Wait a moment." Knowing that he was afraid she would change her mind, Meng Changqing simply handed over their family's travel permit.

Doctor Hu was slightly relieved after confirming the contents of the travel permit. It seemed that Meng Changqing was a man of his word. With the official seal affixed, they could pass through the pass back to the capital regardless of whether she sent them or not.

Dr. Li pushed Dr. Hu aside, leaned out of the window and repeatedly apologized to Meng Changqing, "Thank you for your trouble. He still has such a sour face. I will definitely teach him a lesson later."

"It was I who troubled your family first..."

While they were still exchanging pleasantries, Xi Bei walked over.

At this speed, we should have run into Xiao Dai halfway there.

Sure enough, Xiao Dai was only a few steps behind Xi Bei, and the expression on his face was very complicated.

Meng Changqing asked him, "Where's Bao'er? Where's your luggage?"

Clearly, Xi Bei had asked the same question earlier, and before Xiao Dai could speak, Xi Bei answered on his behalf: "The couple said they haven't discussed it yet."

Inside the carriage, Doctor Hu poked his head out again. "I'm not waiting until we've discussed it." Meng Changqing asked Xiao Dai, "Why aren't we leaving?"

“If I run away, my father will never forgive me. Besides…” Xiao Dai paused slightly, then spoke again with an even more resolute tone, “Besides, I just don’t want to leave. We’re all family, why should I leave now?”

Seeing this, Doctor Hu shook his head and shrank back into the carriage, muttering to Doctor Li, "If I ever have the chance, I'll definitely have to take that guy surnamed Dai's pulse. It doesn't sound like something a normal person would say."

Dr. Li sighed, "Let's be quiet for a while. What good will it do you to piss them off at this crucial moment?"

Dr. Hu was taken aback. "What you said makes sense."

Outside the carriage, Meng Changqing stopped asking questions, quickly walked to Zhou Qiwen's side, mounted his horse, and ordered, "Let's go."

Several men escorted Doctor Hu and his family away from Beishan County on horseback. After entering Yangmen County and traveling for a while, the horses finally pulled away from the carriage. Meng Changqing said to the carriages ahead, "The three of you, let's say goodbye here."

Upon hearing this, the carriage curtain was quickly lifted, and Hu Xiaohua leaned out forcefully. Seeing that she was getting further and further away from Meng Changqing, she had no choice but to shout, "Changqing, I have something to give you!"

Meng Changqing spurred his horse to trot and catch up with the carriage.

Hu Xiaohua tossed the object in her hand to Meng Changqing. When Meng Changqing caught it, he realized it was a key and didn't understand what she meant for a moment.

Hu Xiaohua called out, "Take any medicine from the pharmacy if you need it!"

Meng Changqing waved to the carriage and replied loudly, "Thank you!"

After watching the carriage disappear into the distance, Meng Changqing led his group back.

Xi Bei moved closer to Meng Changqing and said, "I saw you yawn twice just now. Are you sleepy? Why don't you come and take a nap in my room right away?"

How could Meng Changqing possibly go? "I can still manage. I'll just sleep in tomorrow morning."

Once the carriage had gone far away, Doctor Hu, completely relieved, fell asleep with her head on the bundle. Young Doctor Hu occasionally glanced at her mother; she had been intentionally observing her throughout the journey. Master Xi hadn't shown any particular kindness towards her mother, and there were some things she wouldn't have guessed had her mother not told her herself. (End of Chapter)