Chapter 130: Please Chen Family, Open the City Gate
Although she had only met her twice, Mrs. Chen did have a very good impression of this sister who saved her family.
Even if the other party had plans against her husband, she did not feel any malice.
Moreover, if a person is nice to another person for no reason, that is the most frightening thing, as he may even lose his life in the end.
Of course, these good impressions were not the main factors that made their family decide to go to Guancheng.
The most important thing is that she and her senior brother rescued people two days ago and saved the people of this city.
Maybe, maybe, it’s not impossible to live in Guancheng.
Zhu Mingqing picked up the teacup and took a few sips of water. He watched the various expressions flash across Mrs. Chen's face, and his previously uneasy heart calmed down.
Whether it's entanglement or thinking.
After all, I am considering it.
Rather than the previous firm opposition.
"Mrs. Zhu, I have already asked my senior brother about your identity." Mrs. Chen suddenly said, looking over with a serious look.
Zhu Mingqing was not surprised. She said calmly, "So?"
"Excuse me, but I want to know, was it your idea to invite my Chen family to Guancheng, or was it Old Prince Luo's idea?"
After she finished speaking, Mrs. Chen stared at her motionlessly, not wanting to miss any change on her face.
Zhu Mingqing laughed instead.
This is indeed worth asking. According to common sense, if it was her intention, then it might indeed be a small matter, but if it was Prince Luo's intention, then it would be a big deal.
Could it be that the Luo family has some other plans?
Will the Chen family be involved?
These are the issues that Mrs. Chen is considering.
But as I said, this is the normal way of thinking, and the reality is completely opposite to this idea.
"That's what I meant." Zhu Mingqing blinked.
Mrs. Chen immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that there shouldn't be any trouble going to Guancheng.
Zhu Mingqing raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said sincerely, "Then I will wait for good news from Madam Chen."
Next, the two talked about some random things, mainly about growing flowers, plants, fruits and trees. Zhu Mingqing listened carefully, and Mrs. Chen also talked with more relish. After all, it was rare to have such a good friend with similar interests and similar age. It would be convenient to get to know her better in the future.
Zhu Mingqing said goodbye only after having lunch at the Chen family.
She thought she had gained a lot today, and the Chen family should have the idea of going to Guancheng.
Turning out of the alley, she saw the still blocked city gate ahead, and the smile on her face gradually faded.
Could it be that the Liang family is up to something evil again?
Zhu Mingqing quickened her pace and returned to the inn. She found Liang He had already returned. She immediately went up to him and asked, "How is the situation?"
Liang He nodded slightly: "Prince Zhou and I have agreed that when we leave the city, we will go out together."
Zhu Mingqing: "Then why did he leave Le County?"
Liang He: "Tomorrow."
Finally, I can leave this damn place tomorrow.
Zhu Mingqing smiled brightly: "But when I came back, the city gate was still closed. Shouldn't there be any problems?"
Liang He pursed his lips, confident: "He wouldn't dare!"
Without the excuse of the epidemic, anyone who dares to stop them from leaving would be defying the imperial order.
Although he could use this reason to leave the city today, he didn't want to argue with the county magistrate anymore. After all, the county magistrate was not as good as the current one!
…
At dusk, Zhu Mingqing was discussing the name of his granddaughter with several children when Fen Tao pushed the door open and told him some bad news.
The magistrate of Le County is dead!
"Huh?" Zhu Mingqing thought he had misheard. "Is he really dead?"
Pink Peach nodded seriously.
Zhu Mingqing was stunned, and told Wu Yunyun to have a good rest, then went outside with Fen Tao.
She asked, "How did he die? When did he die?"
"I heard it from the people outside." Fen Tao said, "But Luo Tian went to inquire about the news and should be back soon."
Sure enough, after a while, little Luo Tian ran in hurriedly and told him what he had just seen and heard at the county government office gate.
It turned out that not long after Liang He and Fugui left the county government office, the magistrate of Le County died.
He died in a small alley, surrounded by the bodies of guards and ordinary people.
The rumor circulating now is that a commoner's family member died of an epidemic, and the county magistrate had done nothing about it before, so he held a grudge and plotted to assassinate him while the commoner was out.
Many people actually believed such an absurd cause of death.
Zhu Mingqing curled his lips, it sounded like someone had made this up.
And assassinate the people?
Regardless of whether they have the courage or not, killing a county head is not an easy task.
Just talk about the whereabouts of the county magistrate and those guards.
It is not something ordinary people can handle.
I'm afraid it's the work of the person behind the scenes - Governor Liang.
What I just can't figure out is that, although winning over a county magistrate is not difficult, it is not an easy task either.
Keeping the magistrate of Le County would bring more benefits than disadvantages.
How could he die so quickly?
Soon, Zhu Mingqing's doubt was answered.
On the second day, the gate of Le County was open to traffic as normal under the order of the county magistrate.
As Zhu Mingqing and others walked out of the city gate, they saw a carriage parked not far away, with dozens of guards beside it.
Fugui walked over with a smile and said to Liang He, "Master Liang, the prince has instructed that if you go to Youzhou City in the future, don't forget to inform my prince. I will have a drink with you then."
Liang He's eyes fell on the carriage behind the other person. A thin face looked over through the curtain and nodded slightly to him.
Liang He also nodded in greeting, and then said to Fugui: "If there is a chance, Liang will definitely attend the appointment."
Fugui came to Zhu Mingqing again and took out a heavy bag of silver. "Madam, and Miss Fentao, this is my prince's gratitude. If you encounter difficulties in Youzhou in the future, you can come to Prince Huai's Mansion in the prefectural city. Just mention my name, Fugui."
Zhu Mingqing smiled slowly, then gestured to Fen Tao to take it.
After finishing the business, Fugui chatted with Lianghe for a few more words, such as "It's a good thing that that dog official died soon", "I have already written to the prince", "Otherwise, once the emperor's decree comes down, it won't be so easy to die", and then said goodbye and left.
Zhu Mingqing finally understood.
The Liang family is again sacrificing the rook to save the king.
If he were alive, and if he couldn't bear it anymore and sold out the Liang family, he would make enemies with the Liang family again.
But she didn't know that the magistrate of Le County had already sold the Liang family to Prince Huai.
At this time, Prince Huai also took heavy responsibility for the Liang family.
…
Guancheng Tongpan Mansion.
More than ten carriages stopped at the gate of the mansion. Mrs. Wang and her two children got off the carriages. Looking at the young, mottled walls and the spider web faintly visible in the corner of the wall not far away, the corners of her mouth twitched.
Wang Tongpan, formerly the Magistrate of Wang County, came down the steps with a smile: "Madam, you have been traveling all the way and must have worked hard. I have arranged a room for you. Come home and rest."
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