As the captain of the guard team, Zheng Ankang wouldn't be so tactless as to disturb them at this time.
Since you're here, you must have something important to discuss.
"Let him in."
Zheng Ankang entered, bowed, and then glanced at Fang Chenyan.
Fang Chenyan wisely withdrew, since Shen Yue was already alright anyway.
Di Yingxue then led Shen Yue inside.
"What's up?"
"Commander, Li Xiaoyu is seriously ill."
Chen Xi was stunned: "What happened? Everything was fine yesterday?"
"Yes, but this morning, her husband Jin Quan called a doctor in. We tried to ask the doctor, but he said that Li Xiaoyu's condition was too serious and he couldn't do anything about it."
What exactly is the illness?
"The doctor initially refused to speak, but after we mentioned Magistrate Song's name, he finally revealed that he had been severely injured by Jin Quan, especially his head."
Shenxi fell silent.
If someone is seriously injured and in critical condition, should she inform Zheng Hongfang, or pretend she doesn't know anything about it?
Anyway, to this day, only she and a few trusted guards know about this.
Zheng Hongfang was unaware of this matter. After Li Xiaoyu died, he was given a clue to find out who the deceased Li Xiaoyu was.
Then Zheng Hongfang would have no more worries and wouldn't interfere in other people's marriages.
But in the end, Shenxi still decided: "Hurry up and inform Zheng Hongfang that the affairs of the town are handed over to his deputy, and he can come back to take a look."
"yes."
Zheng Hongfang will obey Shen Xi's orders without any hesitation.
"Also, there's no need to say that we knew about this beforehand; just say that it was found during the search."
"yes."
"Also, inform Chen Yan to personally treat Li Xiaoyu's injuries. Remember, do not let outsiders know."
"yes."
Shen Xi was a bit selfish; for Xing Xiuyan's happiness, she kept this matter a secret even from Xing Xiuyan.
This was also for Zheng Hongfang's sake, to prevent him from rashly interfering in Li Xiaoyu's marriage.
Shenxi wanted to resolve the matter completely before making any further decisions, but who knew that Li Xiaoyu would be severely injured.
The reason for not letting Zheng Ankang say that he knew about this was because Zheng Hongfang might not resent the leader, but might harbor resentment towards Zheng Ankang, or even become dissatisfied with Xing Xiuyan. He might think that Xing Xiuyan knew about this.
But Li Xiaoyu was already seriously injured. If she really couldn't hold on, it would be a relief if Zheng Hongfang could see her one last time.
Zheng Ankang sent someone to inform Zheng Hongfang. He also summoned Fang Chenyan to the inn to treat Li Xiaoyu's injuries.
Shenxi then had Xing Xiuyan called back.
Xing Xiuyan, who was reviewing the personnel of Xunwang Township, was slightly bewildered after receiving an order from Chenxi to return.
What happened to the leader?
Thinking of this, Xing Xiuyan immediately decided to rush back.
It was clear that Qi Xiuwen was still handling affairs, so it was obvious that the matter was related to her, or was a personal problem of the leader.
Xing Xiuyan rushed back and saw that the commander was sitting there and seemed to be alright. She breathed a sigh of relief: "Commander, is there anything urgent that called Xiuyan back?"
"Sit down and let's talk." Shen Xi said calmly.
Xing Xiuyan obediently sat down.
"Li Xiaoyu has been found."
Xing Xiuyan looked completely bewildered: "Who is Li Xiaoyu?"
Then he suddenly woke up. Li Xiaoyu? Zheng Hongfang's childhood sweetheart?
Seeing that Xing Xiuyan knew who Li Xiaoyu was, Shen Xi continued, "Li Xiaoyu married the wrong person. It is said that she was often beaten. Last night, during the search, the people from Ankang found her, but she had already been severely beaten."
Xing Xiuyan was startled: "Seriously injured?"
Xing Xiuyan was already upset when she heard that Li Xiaoyu had been found, but now that she heard that Li Xiaoyu had gotten married and was seriously injured, she immediately said, "Quickly, have someone notify Zheng Hongfang."
Shenxi couldn't help but feel gratified.
"I have already sent someone to inform them, but this matter should not be publicized. For now, you don't need to let others know. It's enough for you to know."
"Yes, sir, I understand."
Even if Li Xiaoyu was injured, it was unreasonable for Zheng Hongfang, who had once been engaged to her, to visit her.
"Xiuyan, you won't need to show your face then."
"good."
Although Xing Xiuyan felt a bitter taste in her mouth, she knew that she could only let Zheng Hongfang meet Li Xiaoyu alone.
Bringing Zheng Hongfang back at this time would indeed be very disadvantageous.
Qiaozhen has just gotten on track, and there are many things that Zheng Hongfang needs to handle, especially the newly hired grassroots civil servants, who need Zheng Hongfang's dispatch and appointment.
That was the first pilot site in Chenxi, and any mishap there would be a stumbling block to the implementation of this policy in other places.
Moreover, Cao Sen of Linchuan County suffered such a great loss, and Cao Qiang's whereabouts are unknown in Bian'ai County. How could Cao Sen let this go so easily?
Meanwhile, a suitable candidate has not yet been found to be the head of Taoyuan Township, and the military barrier between Taoyuan Township and Linchuan County has not yet been put in place.
Shenxi has ordered Zhao Rong and Zhang Feng to dispatch a thousand elite troops to cooperate with the local militia in border control.
Based on the timeline, it will take at least another week to complete the deployment.
Once the control is in place, we can gradually take over Linchuan County.
Zheng Hongfang, together with Ge Sishu, temporarily controlled Taoyuan Township. Now that Zheng Hongfang has returned, it will put extra pressure on Ge Sishu.
"Xiuyan, take some men to Qiaozhen and temporarily take over Hongfang's work."
"I?"
"Yes, I believe that with Xiuyan's intelligence, she can do a good job."
“Acting mayor, I’ll send someone else to accompany you. Han Rang will serve as a deterrent, and he’s reliable and can assist you.”
"Also, take Han Liu and Zhao Jun with you. I'll assign a few more guards to protect you. And isn't Lady Leng still in Qiaozhen? She said she has something to do. Ankang knows where she is in Qiaozhen. I'll write you a letter. I believe she will protect you."
Seeing how much the leader was considering for her, Xing Xiuyan's eyes welled up with tears.
The leader trusts her so much, yet she dares not accept the position. How can she be worthy of being the leader's subordinate?
"Yes, sir, Xiuyan will definitely do her job well."
"Alright, go and prepare. Once you arrive, have Hongfang come back immediately."
"good."
Xing Xiuyan then went downstairs to pack her things.
She needed to rush to Qiaozhen to replace Zheng Hongfang so that he could return to see Li Xiaoyu immediately.
"Commander, you sent Xiuyan because you were thinking of her, weren't you?"
Di Yingxue changed Chenxi's tea and quietly asked.
Shen Xi clung to Di Yingxue's arm, smiling broadly: "My Yingxue is so smart."
If something were to happen to Li Xiaoyu, or even if Li Xiaoyu were to be saved but refused to leave Zheng Hongfang, then Xing Xiuyan, who had traveled hundreds of miles for Zheng Hongfang, would truly catch Zheng Hongfang's eye.
"Xiuyan has finally found someone she likes, and this person is of good character and will not look down on Xiuyan. He is indeed an excellent candidate. How can I not make plans for Xiuyan?"
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