Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

While boiling the medicine, Dr. Hu muttered: "I had known that this day would come. If you feel it is inconvenient now, it will be even more inconvenient in the future. It is different after all."

"People are born different." Meng Changqing said.

"Drink it." Doctor Hu brought the prepared medicine to Meng Changqing, "I'll bury the medicine residue."

Dr. Hu was really reluctant to put honey in. This bowl of medicine tasted bitter and sweet at the same time, which was really not a normal taste.

When Dr. Hu said goodbye, he gave Meng Changqing a water bag, "There is also medicine in this. Drink it for two days. You must remember my words. This medicine may not be effective. You still have to make preparations."

"it is good."

After leaving the hospital, Meng Changqing wandered around for a while, bought some shortbread cookies, and then returned to the inn.

Most people in Beishan County only knew that Meng Changqing took his family out for a trip and came back in the afternoon.

But in reality, only Meng Changqing and the empty carriage came back.

Some officials also asked where the companions who had left with Mr. Meng in the morning had gone.

Yang Zheng only said that he would leave other things to them and it would take some time before he could come back.

Someone else asked, "Why are only half of the Royal Forest Army back?"

"Isn't this just to assist the Royal Forest Army and the others in their work?"

On the morning of the 11th day of the twelfth lunar month, Meng Changqing set out from Beishan County at 4:00 a.m.

When she followed the official road to the outside of Liangzhou City, she saw Wei Fangyun standing in the Sanli Pavilion. There were also about a dozen government officials standing outside the pavilion. The one standing at the front was the head catcher Li Ting.

"Captain Li." Meng Changqing dismounted and greeted him first.

Li Ting came over and helped her hold the horse, "Mr. Meng, you came so early, we adults have just arrived."

"Evergreen." Wei Fangyun raised the wine bottle in his hand.

"Uncle." Meng Changqing walked to the pavilion and saluted, "Thank you uncle for seeing me off."

"Okay, we uncles and nephews don't need to talk about this." He poured two glasses of wine and handed one of them to Meng Changqing, "I really can't learn from the literati, just pretend." He raised his glass and said, "I wish you the best. Have a safe journey and a safe return.”

"Thank you uncle." Meng Changqing drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

"I asked Li Ting to take them with you." Wei Fangyun said, "It's getting late. I won't delay you any longer. Hurry up and get on your horse."

Meng Changqing thanked him again and again, took Li Ting and others with him, and quickly rushed to the capital.

We ate and slept in the open air along the way, just to seize the time.

Finally, on the morning of the eighteenth day, they entered the capital.

As soon as the group passed the city gate, news spread to the palace. Before Meng Changqing returned to the General's Mansion, the emperor knew about her return to the capital.

"The young master is back! The young master is back!" The Meng family received the letter a day earlier. Since receiving the letter, someone has taken turns guarding the door.

"Master!" Dai Dongwen heard the message and ran over quickly, "Why don't you let us pick you up at the city gate? Can you have breakfast when you come back at this time?" He noticed Meng Changqing's action of slapping the ashes and immediately ordered to wait. The person next to me said, "Go and boil the bath water."

"Uncle Dongwen!" Bafang saw his family that he hadn't seen for a long time in front of him, and his heart was filled with joy of reunion after a long absence.

"Hey." Dai Dongwen smiled at him, "I haven't seen you grow taller for a year."

"Uncle Dongwen." Meng Changqing introduced: "These are the Imperial Guards, whom you met last year. This is Master Bai."

"Sir Bai." Dai Dongwen stepped forward and bowed, "I have offended many people before. Thank you for escorting my young master all the way back." "These are the government servants of Liangzhou Prefecture." Meng Changqing introduced to the side, "This is Li Captou."

Dai Dongwen said: "Everyone must be tired from traveling all the way. Food has been prepared in the house. Please come inside to eat first."

"Uncle Dongwen, take them in first. I have to go to the official department." Meng Changqing untied the package he was carrying, took out the letters and official documents from it, and then handed the package to Dai Dongwen, "You can help me first." I'll put my luggage in the room."

Bafang asked: "Master, do I need to go with you?"

"Use!" Meng Changqing was about to mount his horse when he was stopped by Chu Mufeng next to him, "Mr. Meng, let's go with you."

"Okay." Meng Changqing thought that he must have something to report to the superior.

Before he arrived at the official office, Meng Changqing heard several imperial guards following behind him muttering something in a low voice.

"What?" Meng Changqing turned around and asked, "What happened?"

Wang Xun smiled awkwardly at her, "My house is next door. I want to go home and have a look."

"Then go back and take a look." Meng Changqing said, "We have arrived in the capital, and nothing will happen."

It's a pity that Wang Xun is not Meng Changqing's subordinate, he still has to listen to Chu Mufeng's wishes.

"Since Mr. Meng has given permission, you can go back, but don't delay too much."

"Hey! Thank you, sir! Thank you, Lord Meng!"

After Wang Xun left, Meng Changqing saw that several other people also wanted to go home. Most of the imperial guards were descendants of nobles, so these people naturally lived in the capital.

"Master Bai, let them go home if they want. They haven't seen their families for more than a year. It's a rare opportunity to come back and let them spend more time with their families."

Chu Mufeng probably had this intention when he brought these people to the capital.

The Royal Forest Army dispersed until the end, leaving only Chu Mufeng.

"Master Bai, aren't you going back?" Meng Changqing asked.

Chu Mufeng said: "My family may not want to see me."

Meng Changqing: "But the person who sent you the dried meat must want to see you."

When he arrived at the official office, Meng Changqing handed in the letter and waited for the people inside to pass it on.

Soon, an official came out of the yamen and said, "Master Meng, the adults went to court and haven't come back yet. Could you please come in with me and wait."

"I came here by accident. I wonder what time it is now? How long will it take for the adults to come back?"

"It's just a quarter after Chenshi. I really can't tell when the adults will come back. Something happened to the southern merchant ship recently. The superiors have discussed this matter several times, but they haven't come up with a solution yet."

Meng Changqing followed him and asked, "What happened to the southern merchant ship?"

"It doesn't matter if I tell you," the official said, "I'll know that you will come here as soon as you enter the city gate. As long as you have breakfast on the street, you will definitely hear about it.

Two merchant ships in the south were plundered by pirates. Not to mention the property on board, almost all the people on board died.

The method is quite cruel. The emperor wants to suppress the pirates, but those pirates are so cunning that they have not found their hiding place yet. "

"Master Meng, please sit here for a moment, and I will ask someone to bring you some tea and snacks." The young official said, "I will ask someone to inform you when the Lord comes back."

After the young official left, a servant from the Ministry of Civil Affairs soon brought tea and snacks. Meng Changqing was about to eat, but was stopped by Chu Mufeng. He took out a silver needle from his arms and tested the poison in the things. (End of chapter)