Chapter 103 Miss Lu
Lu Xiaoyue laughed: "You are so amazing! You guessed it right away!"
Liang Mingxuan: “.”
No one would bring their young daughter to such a banquet, unless she was the daughter of the county lord, and this was in her own home.
Liang Mingxuan: "So it really is Miss Lu."
After confirming the other party's identity, Liang Mingxuan was torn, not knowing whether to leave or stay.
Lu Xiaoyue seemed to see through his thoughts. "Don't worry, you're my savior. I just asked you to come over and talk. I didn't mean to leave without saying goodbye. I didn't know it was you at the time, and I was still a little scared, so I left quietly after dawn. By the way, how's your hand injury healing?"
Speaking of this, Lu Xiaoyue still felt a little guilty and ashamed.
She stayed overnight at Xu Zhichun's house that day and had nightmares all night. She had just escaped from human traffickers that day and was like a frightened bird, not daring to trust anyone.
She didn't sleep well all night and ran away quietly at dawn.
She only appeared when the sun gradually rose higher and more people came and went in the village.
She lied that she was from another village and asked several grandmothers and aunts where the headman's house was. She went straight to the headman's house, told him her identity, and asked him to take her back to the city.
She could describe the situation at the county yamen without a second thought, and she could easily name names like Shao Shiye, Zhao Xiancheng, and Yu Chutou. Although the villagers didn't have much contact with the county magistrate, they would occasionally need to go to the yamen for business, and they would become familiar with the Shiye, the Xiancheng, and the Chutou.
Liang Lizheng knew whether what she said was true or false as soon as he heard it.
She also revealed to Liang Lizheng, intentionally or unintentionally, that she had asked many people in the village where the Lizheng's house was, and finally found it.
This was to tell Liang Lizheng not to try to harm her. So many people knew that she had come to Liang Lizheng's house. If anything happened to her, her father would find her here sooner or later.
Liang Lizheng was not a bad person, and he was surprised to hear what she said. At that time, Liang Mingliang and others had already driven the ox cart into the city to set up stalls.
Liang Lizheng rented a bullock cart from someone else's house and personally drove her back to the county government office, telling everyone that she was a child of a distant relative.
Master Shao repeatedly warned Liang Lizheng not to mention the fact that she had fallen into the hands of human traffickers to anyone else.
Although Miss Lu is only ten years old, people's words are scary and it would not sound good if they were told to others.
Liang Lizheng hadn't intended to say anything in the first place—how could he have the guts to talk about the matter of the great master's daughter? Shao Shiye's repeated warnings made him quickly agree.
His trip was not in vain. County Magistrate Lu met him in person, thanked him repeatedly in person, and presented him with a generous gift. When he returned and opened the box, it was fifty taels of silver.
It was just a matter of sending Miss Lu back, and fifty taels was considered a generous gift. What was more important was that the old master was very grateful to him and personally said that if he had any difficulties in the future, he could just tell him.
He was both happy and a little unworthy of this favor.
After all, it wasn't him who rescued Miss Lu.
He didn't tell anyone about this.
He had no idea that Miss Lu had actually stayed at Xu Zhichun's house for a night.
Magistrate Lu was then busy preparing for the Tongshi exam, sending people to arrest human traffickers, and other government affairs. He was so busy that he had no time to thank Xu Zhichun.
Today is also a coincidence.
Lu Xiaoyue knew that her father was holding a banquet to entertain the new students today. Out of curiosity, she secretly peeked through the window outside. When she saw Liang Mingxuan, she was shocked and asked who he was.
Only then did she know Liang Mingxuan's name. Originally, she only knew her as Sister Xu.
Lu Xiaoyue couldn't help it, so she asked the servants to invite Liang Mingxuan over to talk.
When Liang Mingxuan heard her ask, he lowered his head and glanced at the base of his left hand. "It's almost healed."
No scars left.
Lu Xiaoyue stretched her neck to take a look, feeling even more guilty. "There's still a little bit. I didn't expect there was no ointment at home. My mother sent someone to get it elsewhere, but it hasn't come back yet. When it comes back, I will definitely ask someone to send it to you."
Liang Mingxuan remembered his sister-in-law's instructions and said without elaborating, "No need. It will be fine in a few days."
The ointment my sister-in-law bought was very effective. After he applied it, his wound was almost healed, with only a few small marks left.
"Yes, yes, I have to keep my word!" Lu Xiaoyue was very happy to see his hand healed well. "My parents were going to send someone to thank you, but they were busy these days and it got delayed. I didn't expect to run into you today, what a coincidence!"
It’s not that I don’t want to come in person, but it’s too conspicuous and inappropriate.
Liang Mingxuan couldn't help but laugh, nodded and said "hmm".
No matter what, it was always a good thing to see that the little girl was fine that day. When he got back, he would tell his sister-in-law so that she could feel at ease.
Although his sister-in-law didn't say it, he knew that she was actually worried about the little girl who ran away secretly. His sister-in-law was kind-hearted and would worry about what might happen to her.
Before Lu Xiaoyue could say anything, Nanny Ji who was beside Madam Lu came over and said that Madam wanted to see the young lady for something and asked her to come over quickly.
Lu Xiaoyue knew it was an excuse as soon as she heard it, but she was still very polite in front of outsiders and gave her mother face, "Mingxuan, goodbye!"
Nanny Ji looked at the young lady running away and smiled helplessly. The master and mistress really doted on the young lady too much, raising her like a little prince, not restricting her in any way. Fortunately, the young lady listened to the advice and didn't pick up any bad habits.
"This is Young Master Liang, right? This old servant greets Young Master Liang."
Nanny Ji knelt down.
Liang Mingxuan leaned to the side and said, "I don't deserve it. You're too polite, Ma'am."
Nanny Ji smiled and said, "Young Master Liang is too modest. The banquet is almost over, so please go first. Madam would like to meet Young Master Liang later. It's such a coincidence today. I didn't expect that Young Master Liang's uncle and sister-in-law are the ones who saved my young lady. Don't be nervous, Young Master Liang. Our lady is very gentle and kind. However, regarding the young lady's affairs, please keep your mouth shut and don't tell anyone else."
Liang Mingxuan nodded in agreement.
Nanny Ji called a servant and asked him to take Liang Mingxuan back.
County Magistrate Lu is elegant, easy-going, knowledgeable, and a warm and friendly person.
The banquet was a great success for both the host and the guests. It was the first time for all the students to have a friendly conversation with the county magistrate. After the banquet, they were all impressed by County Magistrate Lu and admired him in their hearts.
It wasn’t the first time for the others to come, but every time they came, their admiration for him deepened.
What makes County Magistrate Lu admired and respected is not just his status as a fatherly official.
At today's banquet, County Magistrate Lu encouraged all the students and gave each of them a new book made by the court. The top three students each received a set of four treasures of the study.
Everyone was extremely happy.
County Magistrate Lu also announced a major news at the banquet: the county is already working on establishing a county school, which will be completed and open in half a month. At that time, the outstanding scholars and students will have the opportunity to study in the county school.
The top five students who passed the Tongsheng examination have already secured places in the county school.
Others should not be discouraged. There will be unified tests for tongsheng and xiucai respectively, and the best ones will be admitted.
As soon as the news came out, the atmosphere at the banquet reached its peak.
County school, this is a county school!
(End of this chapter)
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