Shi Qingluo watched Zhuo Zheng leave, with a hint of amusement on his face.
She really didn't expect that Zhuo Zheng would actually follow her back to Heyang County.
However, she wanted to see what his purpose was.
Since he said he had money and could do things, she wouldn't be polite.
Zhuo Zheng's appearance did not affect Shi Qingluo's good mood. She took Qingqing to try many special snacks in North City.
When I returned to the Deputy Governor's Office, Xi Rong also came back.
Shi Qingluo looked at Xi Rong and asked with a smile: "Will that person follow you back to Heyang County?"
Xi Rong lazily leaned back in the chair, playing with her hair, "Follow me!"
"He said that he should repay the life-saving grace with his own life, so he wanted to stay by my side."
Shi Qingluo raised his eyebrows, "Is this relying on you?"
She asked, "Have you found out about his family's situation?"
Xi Rong nodded, "I've checked it out."
"His family is considered a powerful family in the North City."
"His father is the head of the family now, but he is the original wife's son. After having a stepmother, he also has a stepfather, who is not good to him."
"His stepmother always finds fault with him and tries to discredit him outside."
"The teachers he hired were all very pedantic and incompetent. He studied hard in private and passed the examination to become a scholar this year."
"When he went to take the imperial examination, a trusted servant of his had croton seeds injected into him, so he was carried out before he even finished the exam."
"Not long ago, his stepmother schemed against him again, and his father wanted him to return to his hometown to live."
"Then he was almost hit by a carriage on the road, and I saved him."
"I found out that the carriage was not an accident. It was arranged by her stepmother's brothers."
She shrugged. "And then he got on with me."
Shi Qingluo heard that there was nothing wrong with this family background and appearance.
It seems understandable that he wants to follow Xi Rong.
She asked, "Did you find out who was behind him?"
Xi Rong shook her head. "No, it just seemed like a coincidence that day."
"But I don't believe it's a coincidence."
She was used to the struggles and secrets in the palace, so she would unconsciously become suspicious.
Especially since this is King Jin’s territory.
Shi Qingluo could understand it, and if she were in his place she would also be suspicious.
"So you have decided to take him to Heyang County?"
She could sense that Xi Rong was quite interested in that man.
Even if you don't like it yet, you are interested.
Xi Rong nodded, "Yes, if he wants to stay, then let him stay."
"If he was sent by someone else, his true colors will be revealed one day, and then I will deal with him."
"If what happened that day was really a coincidence, and he had no conspiracy in sticking around me, let's talk about it later."
Shi Qingluo nodded: "Alright."
She added: "Tomorrow there will be another brother of Zhuojun on the road."
Xi Rong raised her eyebrows, "Why is he relying on you?"
Shi Qingluo told her what happened at the door before, "I'm also ready to see what tricks he wants to play."
Xi Rong curled her lips, "Yes, let's have some fun with them. We are bored at the same time."
Shi Qingluo smiled knowingly, "Indeed."
The next morning, Shi Qingluo and Xi Rong packed their bags and prepared to leave the Deputy Governor's Mansion.
Xiao Yuanshi went to the yamen and didn't come to see me off.
He was also deliberately avoiding Shi Qingluo because he was really afraid of this bad daughter-in-law.
Everyone from Old Xiao's family came to see us off.
Old Madam Xiao looked reluctant, "Qingluo, next time you come to North City, remember to come to the Deputy Governor's Mansion to see us."
Sometimes, she felt that she was particularly confident and at ease when she acted arrogantly in the Deputy Governor's Office.
Shi Qingluo smiled and said, "Of course, next time I come to North City, I will definitely come to see you."
Xiao Dalang's injuries have improved a lot. "Sister-in-law, I still have to recuperate in Beicheng and won't be going back yet. Please help tell my cousin."
I'm afraid that Xiao Hanzheng has the final say in Heyang County now, and he would be asking for trouble if he goes back.
So if you can avoid going back, try not to go back.
When the time comes, let my second uncle arrange a new job for him in North City.
Shi Qingluo nodded, "Okay, I'll tell you."
Xiao Dalang is good at socializing, but his practical skills are very poor.
If he was transferred, he could give up the position of county magistrate to Fei Yuzhe.
The people from the Old Xiao family sent Shi Qingluo and the others to the door.
Then a young man and a teenager were seen standing in two corners respectively.
Zhuo Zheng was carrying a bag on his back. When he saw Shi Qingluo, he ran over excitedly, "Sister!"
Yue Lu walked over more gracefully, looking at Xi Rong with a smile in his eyes, "Rong Rong, I'm here."
When Shi Qingluo heard Yue Lu address her like that, he turned around and raised his eyebrows at Xi Rong.
It's only been a few days, and Rongrong has already called him? She looked at Yue Lu again. He was handsome and gentle, but he didn't give people the impression of a weak scholar.
Shi Qingluo judged that this person was probably also made of black sesame filling, not a puppy, but more like a wolfdog.
Xi Rong has definitely attracted a wolf to her side.
However, love is a matter between two people. As long as Yue Lu does not show any problems and does not hurt Xi Rong, she will not say anything or interfere.
Many times, only the person who drinks the water knows whether it is hot or cold. As long as Xi Rong feels it is good, it is enough.
Xi Rong saw the look in Shi Qingluo's eyes and shrugged helplessly at her.
"This is Shi Qingluo, my good friend."
"This is Yue Lu, my follower from now on."
Xi Rong introduced the two of them to each other.
Yue Lu smiled politely at Shi Qingluo, "Hello, Madam Shi!"
Shi Qingluo nodded to him, "Hello, Master Yue!"
Then she introduced Zhuo Zheng to the two of them.
Soon, Prince Jin's Mansion sent someone to escort Taoist Changqing to the gate of the Deputy Governor's Mansion.
It was about time, so the group set out to leave North City.
Shi Qingluo and Xi Rong were in the same carriage. Because physical contact between men and women was not allowed, Yue Lu and Zhuo Zheng were not allowed to go with them. They were asked to go to the carriage at the back.
Taoist Priest Changqing's carriage is already prepared at the Prince Jin's Mansion, and there is only one of them.
This time, the return trip was not as slow as the previous trip. It only took eight days to return to Heyang County.
The carriage stopped at the gate of the county government office. Xiao Hanzheng immediately walked out when he heard the report.
Met Shi Qingluo who just jumped off the carriage.
The two hadn't seen each other for such a long time and missed each other very much. The look in their eyes when they looked at each other was full of affection.
If it wasn't for the wrong occasion, Shi Qingluo would have thrown herself into her husband's arms and acted coquettishly.
She smiled at Xiao Hanzheng and said, "Husband, I'm back."
Xiao Hanzheng walked up to her and raised his hand to smooth the hair on her forehead, "Glad that you're back!"
He added: "My lady, you have worked hard on the journey. Go home and rest first."
"Sister, who is he?" Zhuo Zheng's voice suddenly sounded behind them.
Xiao Hanzheng looked at the young man behind his young wife and found that he was somewhat hostile towards him.
He asked Shi Qingluo: "Who is he?"
Shi Qingluo replied, "His name is Zhuo Zheng. I helped him before, but later he escaped from his marriage in Beicheng and followed me to Heyang County."
Then she said to Zhuo Zheng, "This is my husband, Xiao Hanzheng."
Of course Zhuo Zheng knew that this was Xiao Hanzheng, after all, Shi Qingluo had just called him husband.
He didn't like Xiao Hanzheng in his heart, but a smile appeared on his face, "It turns out to be Brother Xiao."
(End of this chapter)
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