Those who should be sentenced were sentenced, and those who should be released were released. After learning about the incident at Qingxia Temple, Mei Xianzhang felt a sense of relief all over his body.
It's not just physical relaxation, but also mental relaxation, as if invisible shackles have been removed.
But Mei Xianzhang still felt a little regretful, and that regret was the Kuixing Inkstone. Xuan Shang also didn't know where the Kuixing Inkstone had gone. Could it be that he really couldn't find this heirloom?
On Yanlai Lake, a painted boat cruises on the sparkling water, and the lake banks on both sides are covered with lush green weeping willows.
Mei Xianzhang sat on the painted boat, drinking tea and admiring the beautiful scenery of Yanlai Lake.
"I don't know how Uncle Xu and Aunt Zhen are doing now." Mei Xianzhang's face was full of worry. Bai Suzhen was ordered to confront Buddhism and Xuanjiao, so Xu Xian was of course worried, so the two of them left one after another, leaving Mei Xianzhang alone.
To be honest, this is not the first time the couple has done this. Before they became immortals, Bai Suzhen was suppressed in Leifeng Pagoda, and Xu Xian abandoned his own son to become a monk.
How does the saying go, parents are true love, children are accidents.
However, Mei Xianzhang has been practicing since he was a child, and has lived with Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen for several years. Under Bai Suzhen's guidance, he has cultivated to the Baodan realm, and has no problem protecting himself in the human world.
Moreover, Mei Xianzhang never blamed Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen. Instead, he often worried about their safety.
Later, Cen Biqing came to Jambu Continent and lived with Mei Xianzhang for more than a year. Then, every six months, Cen Biqing would come to Jambu Continent to visit Mei Xianzhang. Mei Xianzhang once again felt the strong family love in Xu Xian, Bai Suzhen and Cen Biqing.
As for his master, Mei Xianzhang always kept his thoughts about him deep in his heart and never expressed them.
I heard from Aunt Qing that he was very powerful in Xiniu Hezhou. Even the Bodhisattvas in Buddhism had to give him three points of courtesy when they saw him. Oh! Master, will he forget me?
It has been more than 20 years, Master, and you haven’t even given me a letter, no, a verbal message. I really miss you!
Mei Xianzhang took a sip of tea when she heard a knock on the door of her room. Then a voice suddenly rang out, "Is the governor here?"
Mei Xianzhang recognized the voice as that of Lin Fucheng, so he said, "Lin Fucheng? Come in."
With a soft creak, Lin Fucheng pushed open the door and walked in. Seeing Mei Xianzhang sitting alone by the window drinking tea, he immediately bowed and said, "Your humble servant greets the governor."
Mei Xianzhang looked at Lin Fucheng and asked, "What's the matter?"
Lin Fucheng said, "The imperial court has ordered you, the governor, to go to Chang'an immediately to report on your duties."
"Going to Chang'an to report on your work?" Mei Xianzhang stood up immediately upon hearing this. He looked at Lin Fucheng with a puzzled look on his face and said, "It's just the beginning of spring now, and we're going to Chang'an to report on our work? Are you right, Lin Fucheng?"
Lin Fucheng smiled slightly and said, "Your humble servant is right. The imperial edict has just been delivered to the prefectural governor's residence. You will know the answer when you return to the prefectural governor's residence."
"Let's go." Mei Xianzhang said immediately, then turned and walked out of the attic.
Not long after, Mei Xianzhang returned to the prefectural office. When she finished reading the imperial edict, her doubts were immediately resolved. The court had indeed summoned her back to Chang'an to report on her work, and had also asked the current Lin Fucheng to temporarily take over her position as prefect.
"It seems that I, the new prefect, have not even had time to warm up my seat before I have to abdicate and make way for someone more capable." Mei Xianzhang placed the imperial edict on the table and said lightly.
Although the officials from Bailu City in the lobby were delighted in their hearts, they did not show it on their faces. Instead, they started saying things like Mei Xianzhang was going to be promoted again.
Mei Xianzhang waved his hand and said, "Your hypocritical lies may be used to deceive others, but you're wrong to deceive me."
Mei Xianzhang pondered for a moment before saying, "Something has changed in the court. Most of the old prime minister's policies have been abolished. Recently, rumors of dismissing female officials have become rampant, causing a great uproar. It seems our policy of women serving as officials will also be abolished."
At this point, Mei Xianzhang turned to the officials beside him, including the chancellor and chief clerk, and said, "I know you've never had the experience of being controlled by a female official, and you're quite resistant to me, but this may be the end of it. Congratulations, you grown men, you finally don't have to look after a woman like me."
"No, no," they said quickly, "We absolutely don't have such thoughts."
After all, the person in front of him was a ruthless person who had beaten Shangshu before. It was better not to provoke her at this juncture, lest he get beaten and have no place to complain.
Even if the court wanted to remove them from their official positions, they would have to make proper arrangements in the end. After all, Mei Xianzhang was a legitimate third place winner in the imperial examination. Even if the court didn't need him, it would definitely make sure he was properly resettled.
"Okay, you guys don't have to see me off. Don't prepare any farewell banquet or anything like that. I'm leaving for Chang'an now." Mei Xianzhang said.
"So soon?" It was Lin Fucheng who was surprised first. He thought Mei Xianzhang wanted to delay for another day or two, but he didn't expect that he wanted to leave now.
Mei Xianzhang said nonchalantly, "It's just a fourth-rank official. I'm not greedy for it. I'll just give you the power and leave easily."
After saying this, Mei Xianzhang turned and walked out of the hall. Lin Fucheng was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly caught up and asked, "Where are you going, Governor?"
Mei Xianzhang replied simply and bluntly: "Pack up your belongings and get out."
Lin Fucheng was speechless. He hurried after him and found that Mei Xianzhang had indeed returned to his room to pack his clothes and belongings, then slung the bag over his shoulder. "Prefect, why are you so anxious? Regardless of whether the court really wants to remove you from office, even if it is true, you should let us host a farewell banquet before you leave."
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