New Return of the Pearl: A Different Qing Er

Seeing Ertai asking her this question, Song Qing didn't think much about it. "This so-called tacit understanding is actually illusory. It's just an idea of ​​the old Buddha. It can't be taken seriously."

"What's more, Erkang actually already has someone in his heart, right?" Song Qing thought for a moment and added.

Ertai was stunned after hearing Song Qing's words. Did Qing'er already know about this? That's right, she is so sensitive, how could she not have noticed it!

"So do you have someone you like?" Ertai finally asked the question he wanted to know most. Although he didn't dare to confess his feelings now, he still couldn't help but want to confirm Qing'er's thoughts.

"I don't know either, I think so!" Seeing Ertai's nervous look, Song Qing chuckled and replied.

"How can this be used as 'should'?" Ertai was confused by Song Qing's ambiguous answer.

"Because I'm not sure yet." Song Qing looked at Ertai and said, "When I'm sure, you'll know."

In fact, Song Qing's words gave Ertai a hint, but Ertai's silly nature came out again and he didn't understand the meaning of Song Qing's words at all.

The two chatted and laughed all the way, and soon they arrived at the pavilion where Xiaoyanzi and the others were staying. Just then, the master decided to hurry on his way, so they all left together.

On the road

"Xiaoyanzi, you must not underestimate Qing'er." Erkang said to Xiaoyanzi, "She is definitely a kind girl, but she is the confidant of the old Buddha. This time she came out with us, it is obvious that she wants to spy on our secrets."

"That's right, how can you not be on guard at all!" Yongqi also scolded, "That's right, last night, you almost said the wrong thing, it really scared me to death!"

"If you don't want Qing'er to find out, then don't flirt with each other all the time." Ertai and the others were all on guard against Qing'er, so it was hard to say anything. But since they had to be on guard, then they shouldn't always reveal so many flaws.

"Qing'er is suspicious of us now." Benjamin actually discovered that Song Qing was suspicious of their reaction. "Do you want to make up a story and explanation?"

Well! Benjamin's idea was so bad that he made up a story. Qing'er would definitely not believe it. Besides, with Xiaoyanzi around, the story would probably be ruined.

"No need. The more you make up a story, the more it seems that we have a secret." Ertai refused without thinking. "Besides, if we lie to Qing'er and she finds out, how will we deal with it? Besides, Qing'er is so smart, our lies will definitely be exposed in front of her."

In fact, the most important point is that Ertai is afraid that Song Qing will be angry with him. He hasn't even won his wife over yet, but she's been cheated by someone else. How can this be possible? What if she ignores him?

"Why do you think so much! Qing'er is obviously your childhood friend, and you are so defensive against her, like you are guarding against a thief. You men are so heartless." Xiaoyanzi listened to the men discussing how to hide Qing'er, and she felt sad for Qing'er.

"Then are you going to tell her your big secret?" Yongqi asked back when he heard Xiaoyanzi's words.

"No matter what you say, I think Qing'er is very good." Xiaoyanzi still felt that she would tell Qing'er. "I really like her, many times! I wanted to tell her our secret, but I just kept it to myself. I think I will tell her sooner or later."

"Please, you must not say anything before Ziwei gets the amnesty." Yongqi finally compromised and did not restrict Xiaoyanzi from saying anything.

"Okay, okay, I won't say anything. I'll just sew my mouth shut, okay?" Xiaoyanzi didn't argue with Yongqi any more.

Song Qing didn't know that the people outside were discussing how to hide their secrets from her! But even if they knew, they probably wouldn't care. After all, she knew more than they thought.

湘县

The group hurried along and just arrived at Xiang County. From a distance, the county magistrate of Xiang County was standing outside the city gate waiting. When he saw the emperor's carriage, he hurried forward and said, "Are you Lord Fu? I am the local magistrate Liu Yixin, and I am here to greet you."

"Lord Liu, how do you know that the emperor is coming in person?" Fu Heng asked, thinking that he should not be careless.

"Your Excellency, it was Governor Li who sent an urgent express horse to inform you." County Magistrate Liu hurriedly explained, "The Governor instructed me to protect the emperor in a way that would not disturb him, so don't worry, Master Fu. I came in plain clothes and will definitely not expose the emperor's whereabouts."

"Thank you, County Magistrate Liu." Fu Heng felt relieved after hearing what County Magistrate Liu said.

The emperor and Song Qing and others in the carriage also listened to the whole process and got off the carriage together.

When County Magistrate Liu saw this, he hurried forward to pay his respects. The emperor didn't say much, and everyone followed County Magistrate Liu to the government office.

Song Qing looked at County Magistrate Liu and couldn't help but sigh, it would be great if there were more good officials like him in the world. During these days of going on tours with the emperor, Song Qing also saw many sufferings that she had never seen before, and she knew how lucky it was for the people to have a good official.

Song Qing and his group walked all the way to the government office. Looking at the dilapidated house in front of them, Song Qing deeply doubted whether this was really the government office area. It was too simple. When they arrived at the main hall of the government office, it was even more exaggerated. The house was still leaking.

"Your Majesty, I am sorry to have asked you to come to such a simple place. It rained heavily here this morning. I will go and fix the leak in a while. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!" Magistrate Liu said hurriedly in fear when he saw the emperor sitting in such a simple government office.

"Liu Zhixian, why are there so few people in your government office?" The emperor saw this situation and asked, "This office building seems to be in disrepair. Isn't the tax revenue here good?"

"Your Majesty, this is the tax account book of Xiang County." When County Magistrate Liu heard the emperor's question, he hurriedly handed the account book to the emperor and explained, "The tax situation in the account book is clearly recorded. Except for some necessary expenses, all the rest were handed over to the national treasury."

"This place does collect a lot of tax revenue, but why don't you offer a bonus to repair official facilities?" the emperor asked in confusion.

"Your Majesty, I think if there is anything in this house that needs repair, we can do it ourselves without wasting public funds," replied County Magistrate Liu.

"Ah, Magistrate, you still have to do the repairs on the house yourself." When Xiaoyanzi heard that Magistrate Liu was going to repair the house himself, she hurriedly asked, "What about the yamen runners? What are they doing?"

"I don't have many yamen runners, and they are all very busy. There's no need to trouble those children with things like repairing the house and chairs," explained County Magistrate Liu.

As soon as the words fell, such a beautiful picture was interrupted by a very discordant voice.