The news that Gongsun Mulin took over as the prefect of Yuheng County was like a spring breeze that quickly spread to every corner of Yuheng County.
He vigorously implemented a series of policies that benefited the people of Yuheng County, like a long drought followed by a downpour of rain. At the same time, he also strengthened public security, like a steel wall, protecting the safety of local residents.
Furthermore, Gongsun Mulin personally traveled the land, exploring every corner of it like a treasure hunt, gaining a deep understanding of the people's needs and actively promoting the implementation of various policies. His efforts, like spring rain moistening everything, gradually gained the recognition of the people of Yuheng County. Their resistance to Laifeng State gradually diminished, and they gradually accepted this male county governor.
At the same time, Gongsun Mulin did not forget the families of the soldiers who died in the battle of Youzhou. He set up a pension fund to provide them with material assistance and spiritual comfort, like the warm sunshine.
However, Gongsun Mulin continued to brainwash the people of Yuheng County, especially the families of the fallen soldiers, through word of mouth and storytelling, convincing them that the soldiers' tragic deaths in the Battle of Youzhou were the fault of the warmongering Lengyue Emperor Gongyang Yingyi and his princess Gongyang Jieying. They were still alive because the princess was kind-hearted and had not taken them to task.
Gongsun Mulin's series of measures produced remarkable results. The people of Yuheng County gradually eliminated their hostility towards the Laifeng court represented by Hua Qingcheng, and accepted the fact that they were now citizens of Laifeng.
Because the people of Yuheng County found that the court's exorbitant taxes on them had not only been reduced by 70% to 80%, but their entire living environment had also become increasingly cleaner and safer. Even when they went out at night, they were no longer as worried as before, fearing being robbed or robbed.
Although it had only been a few days, the people of Yuheng County had already felt the vast difference between being a citizen of Laifeng and being a citizen of Lengyue. Their only concern now was how long this situation could last. If it could remain like this forever, what harm would it cause them to be citizens of Laifeng for generations?
On the sixth day of April, the night was deep and everything was silent, and time quietly passed to the hour of Hai.
In the main room in the backyard of the Yuheng County government office, the flickering candlelight reflects a quiet and warm atmosphere.
Hua Qingcheng snuggled gently in Mu Lige's arms, her soft body emitting a faint fragrance that was intoxicating.
But she hooked her arm around Mu Lige's neck, raised her head slightly, and stared into the man's eyes. A smile played on her lips as she said, "Brother Li, isn't it a bit of a waste of your talent to let your uncle, who is so talented and wise, serve as a mere county governor?"
Mu Lige's lips curled slightly when he heard this, and a charming smile spread across his face. His handsome face looked even more handsome under the candlelight, and his eyes sparkled with wisdom.
Mu Lige gently stroked Hua Qingcheng's silky black hair and replied tenderly, "My uncle is truly extraordinary. He once served as a Grand Secretary of the Longyuan Pavilion in Zhaoyang State. His talent and wisdom are unparalleled. He possesses a heart full of passion and exceptional talent. He only needs the right opportunity to fully unleash his potential."
Mu Lige paused, his relaxed expression gradually becoming solemn. He suppressed a touch of sadness and spoke slowly, "However, the sudden fire in the Eastern Palace seven years ago changed everything. After the death of my father and mother, my uncle, disheartened, resolutely resigned his official position and retired to the mountains..."
"Over the years, my uncle has been silently accumulating strength and enduring humiliation, all for the sake of avenging my father and mother and seeking justice." When he said this, Mu Lige clenched his fists, his eyes revealing hatred and pain.
Seeing Mu Lige's face suddenly filled with loneliness, Hua Qingcheng felt a pang of pain in her heart. But she hooked her arm around Mu Lige's neck and gently kissed his lips, as if to dispel the sadness in his eyes.
Afterwards, Hua Qingcheng gently rested her head on Mu Lige's shoulder and said in a firm and affectionate tone, "Brother Li, there will be a day... We will definitely wait for that day!"
"Qingqing..." Mu Lige hugged his gentle and considerate wife tightly in his arms, his heart filled with emotion and tenderness. This woman's trust and support made his originally dim eyes gradually brighten.
Mu Lige could no longer suppress the passion surging in his heart. He stepped forward, raised his hand and slowly lowered the curtain, and his clothes gradually slipped off with his movements.
Mu Lige's eyes were burning hot as he gazed at the person beneath him with deep affection. Then he leaned over and passionately kissed her forehead, cheeks, and lips...
The room was filled with the scent of lingering love. The two of them immersed themselves in this beautiful atmosphere, enjoying each other's warmth and tenderness, spending this unforgettable moment together, leaving behind an intoxicatingly beautiful scene...
The next morning, Hua Qingcheng, who was sleeping in the main room of the back court, was awakened by a loud noise coming from the front yard.
The warm morning light shone in front of the county government office, illuminating the figures of a young and beautiful woman and a middle-aged woman in gorgeous clothes.
But the middle-aged woman was wearing a maroon brocade dress, covered with jewels, and exuded a noble and elegant temperament in her every move.
The young woman, with a graceful figure and beautiful face, wore a saffron-colored smoke-silk shirt and a smoke-cloud butterfly skirt. Her hair was tied in two flat buns, she held a square handkerchief in her hand, and a crystal-clear jade bracelet on her wrist. She looked gentle and graceful. She held the middle-aged woman's arm tightly and confronted the yamen runner with a slightly arrogant look in her eyes.
Two yamen runners, holding spears, stood at the door with expressionless faces, staring at the mother and daughter vigilantly.
A yamen runner said, "This is the yamen of Yuheng County. No one is allowed to enter without permission."
However, before the mother and daughter could open their mouths, a girl dressed like a maid, about fifteen or sixteen, stepped forward and shouted, "How dare you! You two watchdogs, do you know who these two are? They are the wife and daughter of your county magistrate. How dare you stop the wife and her daughter? Aren't you afraid of the county magistrate's punishment?"
Faced with the little girl's arrogant scolding, another yamen runner finally couldn't help but retort, "How arrogant! It's true that we do have a county governor in our yamen, but the people living in the back hall now are Her Royal Highness and Her Majesty the Crown Princess. The county governor has been temporarily residing in the mansion next door since taking office. We have never heard that he has a wife or daughter."
For a moment, the air was filled with tension, as if a fierce conflict was about to break out.
"Oh my! Why is there a dog barking here so early in the morning?"
Just as the mother, daughter and maid were confronting the yamen runners at the gate of the county government office, a cold yet teasing voice suddenly came from the direction of the street.
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