Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

Chang Yue'er was led into the dam by the guards. He stared straight ahead along the way, not daring to look around, but he was a little curious in his heart.

It was noon, and the laborers were not working or eating. Instead, they were sleeping in the shade in groups of three or four...

Is Lord Shen's jurisdiction so lax?

"Sir, Lord Shen is just ahead."

Just as he was thinking about it, the guard stopped and pointed him to a shed. Several people under the shed were looking at him curiously, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

After walking over, he bowed respectfully: "I am Chang Yueer, the lord of the house. I greet Lord Shen and all the lords. I hope you will forgive me for coming so hastily."

Old Qiao looked at him and nodded silently.

The grandson-in-law chosen by the fifth old man seems to be pretty good...

"Mr. Chang, come and sit down." Shen Zheng pointed to the empty seat next to her. "This official and the others are about to have dinner. I'm sure you're still hungry too. If you have anything to say...let's talk after dinner."

Looking at the dishes and chopsticks in front of everyone, Chang Yueer found that he was a little abrupt and came at the wrong time.

Seeing his hesitation, Mr. Qiao stood up with a smile and took him to a seat.

"It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. Sit down and eat, young man. Only when you are full will you have the energy to talk."

Seeing that everyone seemed to be waiting for him, he felt embarrassed to refuse and lifted his robe to sit in the empty seat next to Shen Zheng.

After sitting down, everyone started eating. The sound of conversation mixed with the clinking of dishes and chopsticks made him relax a little.

As they ate, Shen Zheng seemed to think of something and asked him, "Master Chang, where is the nanny who went with you?"

Logically, there would be a palace maid accompanying Chang Yue'er, but now Chang Yue'er came to Bashang alone, which made her feel a little strange.

"Mammy, I'll go back to the Xianhuan Association first." Chang Yue'er put down his chopsticks and whispered, "That family is a little... strange, so I came to trouble you, sir."

There were so many people around at this time, so he spoke vaguely. Shen Zheng pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "I understand. We'll talk about it in detail after dinner."

After a lively meal, everyone ran away, scrambling to occupy the fan shed.

There are four fan sheds in total, three of which were installed by Shen Zheng and Mr. Qiao last night, realizing the "one to four" power distribution system.

The other three tents were crowded, but in the tent where Shen Zheng was, there were only her and Chang Yue'er.

A cool breeze blew across his face, and Chang Yuedun paused, "Master Shen, this..."

Things that spin and create wind on their own are really scary.

After Shen Zheng sat down, she motioned him to sit down as well. "The hydraulic fan was manufactured in recent days. Mr. Chang, don't be surprised. Fans will become more and more common in the Great Zhou in the future."

Chang Yue'er sat down slowly, his eyes still glued to the fan.

"Master Chang?" Shen Zheng called him and asked, "That family...is it unwilling to cooperate? But what about that woman?"

Chang Yue'er came back to his senses, spread out his palms, and quietly felt the cool breeze.

"It's just as you said, sir." He pondered for a moment, turned his head and looked around, and when he saw that there was no one around, he spoke slowly.

"Things...are a bit complicated. When the woman heard that the court wanted to use the land, although she was somewhat reluctant, she still took the initiative to say that they would move out. Then, I and the nanny told her that after the relief center was built, the Ring Society could take her and her daughters in, so that they could have a place to stay..."

Hearing this, Shen Zheng understood, "She is unwilling to accept the help of the Ring Society?"

"That's right." Chang Yue'er frowned and recalled, "At that time, I thought she might have misunderstood the association and believed that we would harm her and her daughters, so I tried to persuade her a few more times... I don't know what I said that angered her, but she became extremely excited and grabbed the incense burner on the ground and threw it at me."

He even couldn't figure it out.

How could the woman, who had difficulty seeing, grab the incense burner and smash it on him with such precision?

Only then did Shen Zheng realize that his chest and the hem of his clothes were stained with a lot of incense ash.

"Is it okay to hurt you?" She asked with a little worry.

After all, Chang Yue'er was attacked while on duty. If he was injured, it should be considered an industrial injury.

"No." Chang Yue'er shook his head and smiled, "She wasn't very strong, so it didn't hurt. It was just that the scene was a bit chaotic. A little girl called me and the nanny out from the back. She said her name was Ah Wu, and she wanted to make a deal with you."

"Awu wants to make a deal with me?" Shen Zheng frowned slightly.

That girl Awu...is much more mature than her peers. The "deal" she mentioned is probably not simple.

Chang Yue'er nodded and said, "That's exactly what she said. I and Madam asked her if she had any requests, but she refused to speak, saying only that she would tell you when she saw you."

After finishing his analysis, he continued, "But I don't understand. How can a little girl like her make a deal with you? The transaction is not even on equal terms."

Doing a deal is equivalent to doing business, which requires equality between both parties, and you give and I give. However, Lord Shen and that little girl...

One is a female official who is high above, appreciated by the emperor and empress, and has a bright future.

One was a little beggar girl who was dressed in rags and almost homeless.

It's obvious that these two people have nothing to do with each other, so how can there be any deal?

Shen Zheng was also puzzled. After a moment's hesitation, she asked, "Where is she?"

"Mammy took her back to the Ring Society." Chang Yue'er said, "She asked to go. She said she would go to the Ring Society to wait for you. If you don't go today, they will move out on their own tomorrow and won't bother the Ring Society in the future."

When Chang Yue'er heard these remarks, he actually felt a little uncomfortable.

It was as if Lord Shen was begging to help them, mother and daughter. How could this be possible?

Shen Zheng's expression remained unchanged. She simply nodded and said, "I understand, but I'm busy with things on the dam today and can't spare the time. Please let her go home first. I'll send someone to pick her up from her home tomorrow."

Chang Yueer looked up at the words and suddenly realized - why should they meet today just because the other party said so? Why should they let others lead them by the nose?

After thinking it through, he stood up and apologized: "I failed to do my job well and caused trouble for you. I will take her home later and send a carriage to pick her up to meet you on the dam tomorrow."

Shen Zheng thought about it and set a time.

"Just come over at three quarters past noon tomorrow."

Three quarters after noon, avoid meal times.

After Chang Yue'er left, Mr. Qiao rushed over and stood in front of the fan, blowing loudly.

"It's so hot! I didn't feel it before I had a fan, but now that I have one, I feel uncomfortable all over unless I use it. It's true that it's easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it's hard to go from luxury to frugality..."

Shen Zheng smiled and said, "Go ahead and build eight fans for yourself, blowing air from all directions."

Mr. Qiao scratched his head and said, "That's a good idea, but it's too tiring to do it at home."