Chapter 225: Magistrate Liu's Appointment
Wu Xing, who had been secretly watching Prefect Liu, immediately chased after him.
The next morning, Zhu Mingqing saw the letter.
No wonder.
Not long after Prince Zhou took Aksu away, he fell ill.
…
Three days later.
Prefect Liu was still anxiously waiting for news from the provincial capital.
The butler came in hurriedly: "Sir, the young master's letter."
Magistrate Liu took it quickly, and after seeing the contents inside, he stood up suddenly.
The chairs made a screeching sound.
It makes people frown uncomfortably.
"Sir, is there a problem with the young master?" the butler asked tentatively.
Magistrate Liu's hand trembled slightly as he held the letter paper.
Three days have passed and there has been no news from Concubine Xu.
Are you giving up on him?!
A trace of ferocity appeared on Magistrate Liu's face, and he made a decision in his heart. He wrote another letter and gave it to the housekeeper, asking him to send someone to deliver it to the provincial capital.
Then he said, "Book a room in Huaxiang Tower for me and arrange a meeting with Madam Zhu tomorrow night."
After the housekeeper left, Magistrate Liu slowly sat back in his chair.
His mind was in a mess now. He didn't expect that those people in the capital city were either missing or evacuated.
The only ones who knew about them were Aksu and myself.
Concubine Xu never replied.
Magistrate Liu decided to give himself another chance.
If there is any news from Concubine Xu before tomorrow night, then we will pretend nothing happened tomorrow.
But if it turns out to be the same as last time, don't blame him for finding a way out.
…
At lunch time.
"Master, what's wrong with you these days?" The wife of the prefect noticed that something was wrong with her husband. Not only did he not go to Aunt Liu's room, he even ate less of his daily meals.
Magistrate Liu was questioned just after taking two bites of his meal. He felt irritable and had no appetite.
"It's okay. I'll stay in the study tonight and won't be back."
Watching his leaving figure, the prefect's wife felt even more confused.
If you don’t want to come back, then don’t come back. When would you specifically tell me?
Liu Sisi dared to speak at this time: "Mom, I also think Dad is worried about something."
The prefect's wife looked up at her daughter and said with a smile, "It's none of your business. Come on and eat."
Liu Sisi curled her lips, but after finishing her meal, she couldn't help but say, "Dad asked about my daughter's marriage today."
The prefect's wife was very alert: "What did he ask you?"
Liu Sisi blinked her eyes and said, "I'm just asking my daughter if she has someone she likes."
Hearing this, the magistrate's wife's lips curled up slightly, showing some concern for her daughter.
"My daughter said no, so my father said he would choose a perfect marriage for her and ensure that she would have no worries for the rest of her life."
The prefect's wife was stunned. There was no such candidate in Guancheng. Could it be some old friend?
"Don't worry, your father is also considering you, and mother will definitely help you check it."
It seems that I have to find a suitable time to talk to the master about my daughter's matter. There is no time to delay.
…
When Zhu Mingqing received the news from Magistrate Liu, he was watching Luo Xiao recover and walk.
"Mother, do you really want to go tonight?" Luo Xiao was supported by the servant and slowly sat down beside him.
"Go, why not."
Three days passed, and probably because there was some movement in the city, Governor Liu could no longer sit still.
Maybe I can get some information tonight.
"Then you must bring a few more guards." Luo Xiao knew that he could not persuade him, and he also wanted to arrest Magistrate Liu as soon as possible.
The day passed quickly, and Zhu Mingqing postponed the exam scheduled for today to tomorrow.
…
On the second day, Magistrate Liu waited in the mansion, but as night fell, the city became lively again.
He also didn't receive any news from the capital.
The study was pitch black, and Magistrate Liu's breathing became more rapid.
"Come here, prepare the carriage!"
Huaxiang Building, still the same private room as before, the surroundings were very quiet and there were people guarding the door.
Magistrate Liu pushed the door open and walked in, then turned around and closed it.
He sat down without saying anything, and Zhu Mingqing did not urge him. The atmosphere in the room became quiet for a while.
Zhu Mingqing drank tea and said: "If you want me to come here just to sit here and say nothing, then I have something else to do, so I will leave first."
As she was about to stand up, Magistrate Liu could no longer hold back and said, "Wait."
He looked up at Mrs. Zhu and had to admit that she was both stunning in appearance and ability.
The eldest branch of the Luo family split up, and without the old man's support, she raised several children alone and ran the family business in full swing.
Even if he was exiled, he was now in Prince Huai's mansion. The city was far away and the emperor was far away. Good days were still ahead.
On the other hand, he has been living in increasing fear since the Luo family came to Guancheng.
Now that the biggest secrets have been discovered by others, Magistrate Liu is in great pain, like an ant on a hot pan.
In just three days, he looked much more haggard.
"Does the deal you mentioned before, that of the prince, still count?"
After asking this question, whether it was to vent the pressure of the past few days or to finally accept his fate, the heart that had been weighing on his mind, Governor Liu, finally settled down.
Zhu Mingqing smiled inwardly, but his expression remained calm as he sat down again. "Let's count. Today is the third day. As long as Lord Liu reveals those people, this matter will end here!"
Prefect Liu raised his eyes and asked, "Why should I trust you?"
Zhu Mingqing thought to himself, isn’t it too late to ask now?
But she still took out a jade pendant and said, "This is Prince Zhou's personal belonging. You should have seen it before."
Prefect Liu shook his head. "It's just one object. I can't believe it. I want to talk to the prince directly."
Zhu Mingqing swiftly took the jade pendant back into his hand: "I'm sorry, but the prince doesn't want to see you right now."
Seeing that she was about to leave, Magistrate Liu said, "I will go to the city myself and explain it to him."
Zhu Mingqing turned his head and looked at him, his eyes cold and he said calmly: "As long as you can see it!"
Prefect Liu: "Prince Zhou wants to get information about the human traffickers, isn't it just to find his son? Now that I have information about these people, how could he not want to see me?"
Zhu Mingqing raised his eyebrows. "Lord Liu knows quite a lot. So why don't you guess if you go to the capital to meet Prince Zhou, can you come back safely?"
"The prince promised not to pursue the matter..." Magistrate Liu said anxiously, then paused, his heart trembling. "Are you talking about those barbarians?"
Zhu Mingqing just smiled and said nothing.
The more Prefect Liu thought about it, the more likely it seemed. If Prince Zhou took action and he had been to the prefectural capital, those people would not suspect Aksu, but would think of him first.
It’s safer to stay in your own territory.
Zhu Mingqing thought of a compromise: "Fugui, the servant beside Prince Zhou, if I ask him to come see you, you should be able to believe it, right?"
…
The next day, evening.
It's still this room.
Fugui arrived early: "Madam, we meet again."
Zhu Mingqing: "Is the prince feeling better now?"
Fugui nodded, and then praised: "Madam still has a way to make this Lord Liu reveal the truth."
Zhu Mingqing said calmly, "Please read this letter first."
Fugui opened it with doubt, and his expression changed slightly when he saw the name.
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