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

The carriage passed through the city gate and slowly drove into the city. Xiao Yuan secretly lifted the curtain and looked at the prosperity outside.

So this is Shangjing.

So this is what Shangjing looks like.

The towering city gates, the broad avenues, the carriages one after another, the young men waving folding fans, the girls in brocade skirts, the fresh fruits displayed on the street stalls, and the crisp shouts.

It is so different from Tongan County, but I can’t tell how it is different.

The car curtain was blown by the wind, and he quickly clenched it and pulled it open, for fear of missing the scenery in front of him.

There was a constant stream of people on the street, the carriage was a passer-by in the crowd, and he was a passer-by on his way to the capital.

The old people always said that Beijing was prosperous, but when I saw it with my own eyes today, it really was just a dream of such a bustling city.

He didn't want to blink until the carriage drove out of the bustling city and into a bluestone-paved street.

There were tall gates on both sides of the street, and some of the doorsteps had wide and high steps, which showed that they were from wealthy families. He couldn't help but open his mouth wide, his eyes full of shock and envy.

"These houses are too big..."

What kind of family can live in such a house?

People in the county said that if they put the money they earned all their lives into the capital, they wouldn't even be able to buy a toilet.

Now it seems that this is true.

The carriage did not stop because of his exclamation. The further it went, the more luxurious the house inside became. The servants sweeping outside the door were dressed appropriately. When the carriage passed by, they stood against the wall with their heads slightly lowered.

Xiao Yuan was stunned by this scene until the carriage stopped steadily in front of a large mansion and did not move forward any further.

Looking at the words "Shen Mansion" hanging high at the gate of the mansion, Xiao Yuan turned his head in disbelief, "Sir..."

Don’t tell him that such a big mansion... all belongs to his master?

Shen Zheng smiled slightly: "We're here, get off."

It really is!

Xiao Yuan got out of the car almost at the same time. As soon as he got out of the car, he saw the doorman jogging to greet him, "Master, you're back!"

Seeing him, the doorman was stunned, but wisely did not ask any more questions. Instead, he stood quietly beside the car, waiting for Shen Zheng to get off.

After Shen Zheng got off the car, the first thing that moved was her nose.

Very good, there are some benefits in hot weather. Dog poop will not smell bad after it dries.

......

After entering the mansion, Shen Zheng took Xiao Yuan for a walk and looked around. Xiao Yuan was like Granny Liu who had entered the Grand View Garden, and found everything curious.

There are flowers that I can’t name, trees that look very expensive, and a pond with a lot of fish.

It was not until this time that Xiao Yuan knew what true wealth was.

With such grandeur, not to mention the neighboring Quanyang Fang family, even the residence of Prefect Yu is far behind.

After arriving at the main hall, he stood, not daring to sit down, until Shen Zheng persuaded him, "When we were in Tongan County, I was the county magistrate and you were the constable, so we often couldn't sit together. But now that you've escorted the ship to Shangjing, your official duties are complete. From now on, you'll be free. Just treat the Shen Mansion as your own home and relax."

Xiao Yuan was still a little hesitant, "Sir, during this period of time, I just want to stay by your side to protect you, and then escort you back to the county."

"No need." Shen Zheng smiled and shook her head. "You can live in the same courtyard with Zi Yan and the others and experience the customs and people of Shangjing. By the way, the Imperial City is not far away. If you want to go and see it, let Zi Yan take you there."

"Imperial City?" Almost instantly, Xiao Yuan felt anticipation in his heart.

The people's curiosity and yearning for the imperial city are almost engraved in their bones. If anyone comes to Beijing and doesn't visit the imperial city, then his trip is truly in vain.

A moment later, Nanny Gu rushed over after hearing the news. Shen Zheng gave her a few instructions and reluctantly got up.

"I have some official business to attend to, so I have to rush over right now. Keep those packages safe and open them when I get back." She then looked at Xiao Yuan, "Xiao Yuan, Nanny Gu will take you to Zhenliu Courtyard in a while. Choose a room you like and rest up well. We'll host a welcome banquet for you tonight. Then... tell me about what's happening in the county."

Xiao Yuan knew she was busy, so he immediately said, "Master, please go and do your work. I will go find Zi Yan and the others!"

......

Xiao Yuan's arrival made Shen Zheng full of energy, and she arranged everything at Huiheba perfectly.

Before finishing work, she called a group of officials and managers to discuss the arrangements for the next few days.

"The dam has been poured, and only the sluice gate remains unfinished. It seems like victory is imminent, but everyone knows that the quality of a river project depends first on the sluice gate."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Shen Zheng glanced around and continued, "So, for the next few days, everyone should stay alert and don't let your guard down. If everything goes well, the project can be completed within five days. Only after the inspection is completed will we celebrate our true victory."

After hearing what she said, everyone became nervous.

As we all know, after the completion of a project led by the imperial court, it cannot be put into use directly. Instead, it must wait for a special acceptance officer to come and pass the acceptance before it can be used.

Although they are very confident in the concrete dam, Huihe Dam...is the first concrete dam after all.

They don’t know how the higher-ups will review it.

Who should be sent for inspection? They don’t know.

They don't even know what the acceptance criteria are.

What they can do is to complete the project as much as possible, cause less trouble to the supervisors and inspectors, and put the dam into use as soon as possible to benefit the people.

With a nervous mood, everyone scattered. Shen Zheng used her hands and feet to get on the carriage and told the driver to return home quickly.

The gifts that Xiao Yuan brought made her think about them the whole day.

Especially that big box of letters.

God knows how much willpower she must have used to resist bringing the letter box to the dam to read it.

The carriage did not stop along the way and arrived safely at the gate of Shen's mansion.

As soon as he entered the palace, the Imperial Guards appeared and reported in a low voice: "Master Shen, that shit this morning... no, that thing, was done by Lan Qiyi. Should we report it to the Jingzhao Prefecture?"

"Report it to Jingzhao Prefecture?" Shen Zheng gave him a strange look. "What are you talking about? Saying that Lan Qiyi wiped shit at the door of the Shen Mansion and asked Lord Li to seek justice for the Shen Mansion?"

To be honest, she felt a little embarrassed.

She didn't want others to talk about the Shen Mansion, and her first reaction was that there was shit smeared on the door.

The Yulin Guards had a complicated expression on their faces. After a moment of thought, they said, "Let's just say that Lan Qiyi was dissatisfied with the previous verdict, harbored a grudge, and secretly sought revenge. His intentions were sinister and his crime was unforgivable..."

"Stop, stop, stop—" Shen Zheng raised her hand to interrupt him: "Do you have a grudge against Lan Qiyi?"

Even though he is guilty of a crime that cannot be punished, he is just smearing shit, so there is no need to punish him for the time being...

"There's no grudge." The Imperial Guard pursed his lips and lowered his eyes. "It's just... As fellow soldiers, we didn't even have the chance to serve our elders, yet he doesn't know how to cherish them. His boasts are truly outrageous."

Shen Zheng understood the disappointment and injustice in his tone.

A son wants to support his parents but they are no longer around. God is always unfair.

"Then...how about this?"

Shen Zheng thought of a way.