Zhao Qingfeng was stunned for a moment, then slapped his forehead, "This humble official actually forgot such an important matter, what a sin, what a sin."
He quickly and obsequiously pulled out his work summary for the year from his backpack and respectfully presented it to the prefect's desk with both hands.
Then he took two steps back.
Once the prefect learned that this man was Prince Rui's legitimate brother-in-law, he dared not be too harsh on him.
He took Zhao Qingfeng's performance report, looked at the numbers on it, and was very satisfied.
As expected of Prince Rui's brother-in-law, his political achievements are truly remarkable.
Not to mention compared to Qi County's past, even compared to the entire prefecture city under his rule, it is still remarkable.
He had to admire the talented people in the Zhao family.
He spoke a lot of official jargon, and of course, he didn't forget to praise Zhao Qingfeng.
Zhao Qingfeng scratched his head, made some very humble remarks, and then left the government office.
What he disliked most was this prefect. He used to find him more agreeable with his cold and aloof demeanor, but now his kind face made Zhao Qingfeng feel that the old man had ill intentions.
After leaving the government office, Zhao Qingfeng unknowingly walked to Chunhui Medical Clinic.
After thinking about it, I still realized I couldn't carry it in.
Upon learning that the girl was still unconscious, he paid her some more for her medicine and instructed the apprentice to help her get a proper set of clothes.
If there was any money left over, he gave it to the girl.
Feeling there was nothing more to say, Zhao Qingfeng left.
Every time Zhao Qingfeng arrived in the prefectural city, he would take a stroll around to check out the prices of goods and have a meal of beef before heading back.
My third uncle, who lives in the north, also asked a caravan to send some good breeds of cattle, horses, and sheep to them.
But there wasn't even enough for the three of them to share for breeding, so they couldn't bear to slaughter them for meat.
Therefore, if you want to satisfy your cravings, the best way is to come to this city to eat.
Zhao Qingfeng didn't care where the beef and mutton in the city came from, as long as there was something to eat.
Presumably, its origin is legitimate.
Half a month later, Zhao Qingfeng was handling official business in the yamen when someone suddenly came to report that a young woman was requesting an audience.
Zhao Qingfeng didn't take it seriously. "Did she file a police report? Let the clerk handle it, or let her beat the drum to appeal for justice."
The yamen runner who came to deliver the message winked and made faces.
"Sir, the girl said she came to thank you for saving her life."
Zhao Qingfeng was momentarily stunned. "A life-saving grace? I don't think I've ever saved anyone, have I?"
When Zhao Qingfeng saw the girl, he noticed her eyes and remembered what had happened half a month ago.
Only after hearing the news did I learn that the girl's name was Lin Wanhua, and she was the daughter of a wealthy merchant from the former Taifu.
The girl was knocked unconscious by her stepmother, put into a carriage, and sent to the Northeast.
As luck would have it, she was robbed by thugs. The driver and the old woman who had taken her were killed by the robbers, and she was forced to go up the mountain.
Taking advantage of the robbers' inattention, she rolled down the mountain.
That's how Zhao Qingfeng saved him.
Zhao Qingfeng was somewhat puzzled.
"Why roll down? Wouldn't it be safer to run downhill?"
Lin Wanhua rolled her eyes at Zhao Qingfeng.
"Doesn't my lord know that I am no match for those wicked men?"
Rather than be taken away by them and suffer a fate worse than death, I'd rather roll down and fall to my death.
"The rolling speed is fast; the young woman might still have a sliver of hope."
Zhao Qingfeng nodded.
"Yes, she has indeed been given a chance to live. How is Miss Lin's recovery going? Has she written to your father?"
The girl nodded.
“I’ve already written to my father, but I don’t know if he will continue to be fooled by that wicked woman. Anyway, I don’t want to go back to that home.”
Then, Lin Wanhua settled down in Qixian County.
The girl pawned the gold necklace she was wearing so she could afford to hire a carriage from the prefectural city to come to Qixian to find Zhao Qingfeng.
Fortunately, prices in Qixian County were not high, and with Zhao Qingfeng's help, Lin Wanhua rented a small courtyard in Qixian County.
She made a living by embroidering and selling paintings.
More than four months later, Lin Wanhua's father came to pick up his daughter, weary from his journey.
Upon arriving, he learned that his own daughter had been rescued by the county magistrate, and presented a gift worth ten thousand taels of silver as a token of his gratitude.
"No, that's not right. Saving Miss Lin was just a small favor; I don't deserve such a valuable gift," Zhao Qingfeng said politely.
Lin Wanhua's father, Lin Maocai, was unhappy.
"My lord, is it because you think this gift is too little that you refuse it? Or do you mean that you want my daughter to repay you with her body?"
Lin Maocai really dared to speak his mind. At that time, Zhao Qingfeng and Lin Wanhua blushed deeply.
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