The remaining two sisters could only shake their heads helplessly.
They knew her temper.
"Don't worry, big sister. I'll go and persuade her later."
Cheng Yi sighed helplessly but there was nothing else he could do.
"Okay, keep an eye on her. Be sure to be careful and don't let her get into trouble."
Cheng Jing held her forehead. After a busy day, she really didn't have the energy to care about her anymore.
The two sisters looked at each other and sighed.
The few people who left in a leisurely manner felt much better.
After leaving the smoky banquet, the few of them quickly returned to the county magistrate's mansion.
On the way, Xiao He did not forget to ask Zhao Jun about the problem of color blindness.
She had no choice but to give a brief explanation from a medical perspective.
After the explanation, the man had more questions, and Zhao Jun didn't want to talk to him anymore.
Lu Jing was a little distracted along the way.
Although Zhao Jun didn't care about it being intentional, it was still a trouble for him.
He didn't have that kind of intention towards Cheng Xin, but the Cheng family was the local boss, and she didn't express it clearly, so he was worried about how to solve this problem.
Among the four, only Liu Bang was as happy as ever.
He had no interest in their quarrels and troubles, but was very satisfied with the dishes at the family banquet.
"Ah, you said that if we had come to Shu County earlier, maybe I could have participated in the selection of a son-in-law."
"The eldest daughter of the Cheng family is so beautiful and rich. If I could marry into the family, I would never have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of my life."
Liu Bang's tone was full of regret, and he secretly clarified his goal in his heart.
In the future, I must find a wife to marry into my family. I must marry into my family!
Zhao Jun and Xiao He were already used to his shamelessness.
Only Lu Jing was so shocked by his earth-shaking speech that he didn't even have time to worry.
The peaceful yet lively day passed quickly, and some people were happy while others were sad.
The next day, Zhao Jun and his colleagues were discussing the road construction plans for other counties with Lu Jing when someone came to visit.
This person was none other than Zheng Zhonghui, who had just returned yesterday and went to the Cheng family for a banquet.
"Sir Zhao, I'm truly ashamed to have only just come to visit you today."
Several people sat in the hall and chatted, and Zheng Zhonghui spoke in a very humble tone.
Zhao Jun didn't know why he came to his house. Was he just coming to say hello?
Then just say a few perfunctory words. It’s not worth wasting time to deal with officials.
But who would have thought that Zheng Zhong would not move once he sat down.
The two of them had repeated the same thing over and over again, and Zhao Jun also showed that if there was nothing wrong, he could leave quickly, but the other party still did not move.
Now, whether it was Zhao Jun or Lu Jing Xiao He, they all knew that he had something to say.
"Your Excellency Zheng has been working very hard. It's almost noon, so why don't you stay for lunch?"
Zhao Jun spoke with great sincerity, and then observed his reaction.
The other party readily agreed.
So today at noon, the meal at the County Magistrate's Mansion was particularly sumptuous, and with one more person dining, the atmosphere seemed to have changed.
Zhao Jun and his friends clinked glasses and drank quite a bit with Zheng Zhonghui.
Of course, neither party was drunk, but there were some things to talk about at the table.
"Master Zheng has worked so hard, but the people of Shu County seem very enthusiastic and should be very supportive of you."
After beating around the bush for so long, it’s time to speak out, Zhao Jun sent out a signal.
Zheng Zhonghui certainly received it, so he answered.
"The people of Shu County are indeed very simple and honest, but not all people are so kind."
"By the way, County Magistrate Lu has been in office for almost a year now. He should have heard about the messages from the previous county magistrate."
Lu Jing was shocked. Did this matter involve him?
"I've heard some things. I think it was said that he was forced out by the Cheng family. But it's unlikely that a local wealthy businessman could force out the county magistrate, right?"
Lu Jing has actually always been skeptical about this message.
"That's not the case. I've been in Shu County longer than you, so I do have some understanding of the situation."
Zheng Zhonghui spoke mysteriously while holding a wine glass.
"Oh, what's the inside story."
Zhao Jun glanced at him.
You acted like you had a very good relationship with the Cheng family yesterday, but today you come to complain about them?
"The former county magistrate, Lord Fang, had a son who was about eighteen years old. He was handsome and talented, and it was said that he was favored by the second young lady of a married family. However, Master Fang was already married at that time, and they were very much in love, so he rejected the second young lady."
"We don't know the inside story, but I think there must be some unpleasantness between the two families. However, this is just a small matter."
"The main reason is that Lord Fang later felt that Shu County's business was developing well and the lives of the people in the prefecture were getting better and better, so he wanted to report it to the higher-ups and ask them to come and inspect it to see if they could invest some official resources to make Shu County develop better."
"Isn't this good?"
Xiao He couldn't help but frown and ask, and Lu Jing was also very puzzled.
Zhao Jun continued to listen without saying anything.
"It's not bad, but it will affect some people's interests. That's why you young people don't understand."
Zheng Zhonghui said this with a sly smile and a bit of complacency.
"Why is Shu County developing so well now? A large part of it is because of the Cheng family, right? Their family has been around for a hundred years, and I'm sure you understand their influence in Shu County. If someone from above really comes to inspect, they might have to make some major changes. What if the Cheng family is so conspicuous that they attract the attention of higher-ups?"
"So, it would be great if Shu County could remain as peaceful and stable as it is now. Even the government can't interfere too much in their family's affairs."
Zheng Zhong's words were already very soft, but Zhao Jun already understood what he meant.
In this remote and poor place with different roads, there is no need for government to intervene. Once they get married, they will be the local emperors.
Everyone here is not stupid, so they basically understand it.
Especially since Lu Jing had been in Shu County for almost a year, he naturally had some understanding of the situation in Shu County.
"But although the Cheng family has made great contributions to the development of the prefecture, they can't change the situation in other counties in Shu County."
Lu Jing was quite indignant. When he first delivered high-yield corn and other seeds to various counties, he had seen how the people there were living.
"The Cheng family isn't a bad person, but ultimately, you're the most important person. So you probably understand why the former County Magistrate Fang left. He wanted to report this to the higher-ups, but of course, the Cheng family stopped him."
Zheng Zhonghui looked at Lu Jing with an indignant look on his face and shook his head.
This is also a silly boy.
"Thank you, Lord Zheng, for informing us of today's events. It was just a random glance at the table, and no one will take it too seriously."
Zhao Jun smiled, picked up a piece of food on the table with chopsticks and spoke slowly.
Zheng Zhonghui's face suddenly smiled again.
Sure enough, this lady official understood much more.
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