Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 249 You Should Thank Me

The other party started a conversation, and Zheng Hongyu felt that it was easier to start a conversation than before, so she asked with a smile: "Did you come a few days ago?"

Mei Zi replied, "Yes, I arrived two days earlier than you," and pointed to a place not far away.

Hongyu looked in the direction she pointed and saw several families who were building fences.

"They arrived before you too," said Mei Zi.

Hongyu asked again: "Are you also from Yangmen County?"

Mei Zi stood up and straightened her body, "We are from Liangzhou Prefecture."

"Liangzhou Prefecture?" Hongyu was surprised. "Why did you think of coming here?"

"What about you?" Mei Zi didn't answer, but asked her back.

"The original place is unlivable." When Hongyu was about to say something, the yamen runner who had been measuring the land spoke up, "You don't want to watch? Don't say there's something wrong with my marking later."

Hongyu immediately walked over and said with an apologetic smile, "The officer will definitely be fair in his work. I am 100% confident that he will never say such a thing."

"You are quite good at talking." The officer smiled.

Hongyu had noticed that the people the county magistrate brought today were different from those yesterday. Just looking at the fabrics, their clothes were much better than those of yesterday. As an ordinary citizen, she couldn't afford to offend any yamen runner, let alone such a high-ranking yamen runner.

So no matter what the other person said, Hongyu always had a sincere smile on her face and spoke only flattering words.

She said: "I always tell the truth."

The imperial guard laughed twice and said, "You are an interesting person. I heard that you have a sick old father at home. I guess your life must be hard." After saying that, he took something out of his purse and threw it to Hongyu.

Hongyu took it reflexively, and when she lowered her head to look, she realized it was silver. Judging from its weight, it was probably about one or two taels.

This was truly an unexpected surprise. Hongyu tightly grasped the thing in her hand. She wanted it very much, but she knew that there was no such thing as free money in the world. If she took the money, who knew how she would have to pay it back in the future?
The imperial guard looked at Hongyu's silly expression, raised his chin towards her, and said with a smile: "Take it."

Hongyu held the silver and went back to the imperial guards, "It's good of you, sir, but please take it back."

"Why? You don't want silver?"

"The county magistrate has distributed land to us. I heard that seeds will be distributed soon. My family can still survive."

"I didn't expect you to be so courageous..." The imperial guard was interrupted by Zhou Qiwen halfway through his words, "Have you measured the land?"

Zhou Qiwen was right there, and when he noticed that he was talking to a woman, he came over to interrupt them.

"This family's arable land has not been marked out yet." "Then go and mark it. Why are you standing here like an idiot?" Zhou Qiwen stood in front of the imperial guard who was speaking.

"Didn't you see me talking to someone?" The Royal Guardsman looked annoyed. "Don't get in the way."

"These are all civilians who just arrived here. What can you say to them?" Zhou Qiwen pushed him to the side. "Lord Meng has gone to Anxi Village. Things here need to be wrapped up quickly."

"You're the only one who keeps calling me Lord Meng all the time." The man dodged to the side, avoiding the force from Zhou Qiwen's hand. "Remember your identity, remember who you're working for! Don't lose face for the royal family."

Zhou Qiwen was disdainful in his heart, but his face still showed an expression of eagerness to work, "Okay! I know your young master is afraid of trouble, so I will just take this family to mark the land, and you can take a rest."

After Zhou Qiwen finished speaking, he shouted to Hongyu who was standing beside him: "Hey! Come over here!"

Hongyu immediately trotted towards him and returned the silver in her hand to the royal guard.

"Hey, when can you reward me?" Zhou Qiwen took the silver from Hongyu's hand, "Since she doesn't want it, you can give it to me." After saying that, he smiled and stuffed the silver into his purse.

Hongyu was a little flustered, but she also knew that there was no room for her to speak in the current situation.

"Let's go." Zhou Qiwen waved his hand and strode forward without waiting for Hongyu to react.

Hongyu had no choice but to follow.

After they walked a distance apart, Zhou Qiwen spoke, "What do you think? You don't even want the silver I gave you?"

Hongyu brought up the reason she had just given and said that now that they had land and seeds, their family could make a living and did not need any help from anyone.

"You look good." Zhou Qiwen said, "Although you didn't wipe your face clean, you can tell from your eyebrows and eyes." He changed the subject, "For a woman with no money and power, the more outstanding her appearance is, the worse it is. You are so cautious, I guess you have suffered before.

It is a good thing to learn a lesson after suffering a loss.”

Hongyu was very surprised to hear what he said.

"Don't look at me like that. I also came from poverty." Zhou Qiwen patted his purse. "I'll take this money for you. It will end your relationship with that person. If you have any brains, you should thank me."

Hongyu quickly bowed to her and said, "Thank you, sir."

"Haha. Get up, get up. When you get to Beishan County, you can wash your face clean without worry. In Beishan County, no one dares to bully men or women."

In Yangmen County, Yang Zheng brought two village heads with him. Zuo Datou held the list under his arm and brought him a glass of water. "I just got the hot water from the guards. Drink it quickly."

"How many people have come?" Yang Zheng asked while drinking water, "Please check and see which village head is still missing."