The first county magistrate in history

An Dehai sent Qin Zheng to the back garden.

Qin Zheng saw the garden full of colorful flowers in full bloom.

The fragrance of flowers is fragrant.

In the sea of flowers, there is a pavilion wrapped with ivy.

Xia Mochu was already sitting there waiting.

"Come over!" An Dehai was waiting at the garden gate.

He was not waiting for Qin Zheng.

No matter how much the empress trusts Qin Zheng, what he should do is to protect the empress's safety.

He trusts no one except the empress and the little princess.

Qin Zheng walked towards the pavilion with extremely complicated feelings at this moment. It was just a short distance, but he felt as if he had walked through his entire life.

Before, he could face Xia Mochu calmly because they were of equal status.

However, the woman he slept with was actually the empress, which made him unable to accept and face it for a while.

I should say, I don’t know how to face it.

But since what was coming had come, he had no choice but to go ahead with it.

Qin Zheng knelt outside the pavilion: "Your Majesty!"

Xia Mochu glanced at him and said calmly, "Get up. From now on, when there are no outsiders around, you don't have to kneel!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qin Zheng stood up.

He knew why he got this treatment.

"Come and sit down!" Xia Mochu said.

Qin Zheng hesitated for a moment, then walked over and sat opposite Xia Mochu.

Xia Mochu pushed a cup of tea to Qin Zheng.

Although she appeared calm, she was actually very nervous inside.

She had thought countless times about what Qin Zheng's reaction would be when she revealed her identity to him.

What she feared most was that Qin Zheng was afraid!

She had thought it over carefully. Even though she and Qin Zheng were framed, marrying Qin Zheng was the best choice for the sake of the country.

She has decided to marry Qin Zheng.

However, if a couple lives together, she cannot accept it if one of them says one thing and means another out of fear and lives in a submissive manner.

Her husband must be upright and heroic.

Today, she was very disappointed with Qin Zheng's submissive attitude towards her.

If Qin Zheng's attitude towards her today was as strong as when he angrily confronted ministers in the court, instead of being fearful, she would be very happy even if it was presumptuous and rude.

If she had not had a relationship with Qin Zheng, she would have placed Qin Zheng in the position of monarch and minister. She would only appreciate Qin Zheng's talent and nothing else.

However, the reality is impossible.

How could she understand Qin Zheng's feelings? Who in the world would dare to disrespect the empress? At least, not on the surface!

"Qin Zheng, I know you don't want to be an official in the court!" Xia Mochu was straightforward and intended to speak frankly.

"You've seen this disaster relief effort. The Daqian Dynasty is already riddled with holes..."

Xia Mochu didn't hide anything at this moment. She introduced the current situation, her worries, thoughts, and the difficulties she faced to Qin Zheng...

The reason why she was so frank was that she had discussed it with An Dehai, Wei Xuelin and Yuan Shiqing.

Based on a comprehensive analysis of Qin Zheng's character, being frank is the best approach. If frankness is combined with sensationalism, the effect will be even better.

At first, Qin Zheng listened absent-mindedly.

He knew that he could not change the facts, so he planned to just be a good tutor and resolutely not get involved in government affairs.

However, as he listened, Qin Zheng was shocked...

Is it so difficult for her?

It was so difficult that even a man like him felt it was extremely difficult and wanted to give up.

But this strong woman has persisted until now.

Although what Xia Mochu said was prepared in advance, it was, after all, a true story she had personally experienced, and there was no falsehood in it.

As I was talking, memories came back.

Xia Mochu tried hard to control the trembling of her body and the tears in her eyes.

But Qin Zheng saw it.

At this moment, Qin Zheng's heart suddenly ached.

This woman is so difficult!

This is his woman.

Even if it was an accident, even if she was the empress, the fact was that she was his woman.

As a man, how can you allow your woman to be bullied and live such a hard life?

Suddenly, Qin Zheng grabbed Xia Mochu's delicate hand.

Xia Mochu was shocked.

She is the empress, no one has ever dared to be so bold!

Not to mention physical contact, even the slightest desecration is a capital offense.

Even in Hongtong County, even though they had already gone to bed, Qin Zheng had never been so proactive and bold.

Xia Mochu was stunned for a moment and looked at Qin Zheng in astonishment.

In the distance, a murderous intent burst out from An Dehai, but he didn't react when he saw the empress.

An Dehai sighed, and the murderous intent faded away.

really!

He had only recently received information that the empress had been drugged.

He didn't deliberately investigate the Empress, but rather obtained intelligence while investigating Prime Minister Xia Bitu...

An Dehai was deeply worried, anticipating that Xia Bitu would soon use this scandal to discredit the Empress. The Empress should have killed Qin Zheng as soon as possible, leaving no evidence. But instead of killing him, why did she even get involved?

At this moment, Qin Zheng held Xia Mochu's small hand and said sincerely: "Mochu, the country is yours, the world is yours, but you will always be mine. In my heart, there is no empress, no monarch or minister, only my woman. Mochu, I am your man, I am your shelter from the wind and rain. Just be your woman, I will take care of everything!"

If Qin Zheng retreats and doesn't help at this time, he is not a man!

Even if he really didn't want to enter the court and didn't want to be involved in court competition, the empress was his woman, and this was an unchangeable fact.

He must protect this woman from wind and rain and hold up a blue sky for her!

Xia Mochu looked at Qin Zheng in astonishment, and suddenly, two lines of tears flowed out.

In order to persuade Qin Zheng and get him to stay and help her, she, An Dehai and Wei Xuelin had been studying for a long time and prepared many plans.

At this moment, she felt very guilty. She clearly realized that she didn't need to make any preparations. As long as she let Qin Zheng know her difficulties, this man would help her without hesitation.

She had always been clear that her wishes for her future husband were only wishes. As the Empress, her husband would definitely be subservient to her.

However, she really didn't want to spend her life with such a man.

She was very disappointed with Qin Zheng's previous performance because, as she expected, Qin Zheng was afraid of her.

But in the blink of an eye, this Qin Zheng not only dared to grab her hand, but also said the words that she had hoped for countless times but knew would never happen:

"...I am your man, I am your harbor to protect you from the wind and rain. Just be a woman, I will take care of everything..."

Qin Zheng's words echoed in Xia Mochu's ears...

"Wuwuwu..." Xia Mochu suddenly burst into tears...

All the hard work, grievances, resentment, anger...all the negative emotions from these years burst out like a flood.

And at this moment, her man actually had the audacity to hold her in his arms...

He didn't look strong, but his chest was so firm and warm... A wave of sleepiness came over Xia Mochu, who had not had a good rest, leaned in Qin Zheng's arms and fell asleep.

Li Qiuhan suddenly walked over, looked at Qin Zheng meaningfully, and without saying a word, gently covered the empress with a quilt.

He left without saying a word again.

Li Qiuhan was shocked at this moment. His master actually fell in love with Qin Zheng!

At this moment, she still didn't realize that the two of them had actually slept together several times.

Night falls.

The bright moon rises in the sky and the stars take up their posts.

Qin Zheng held Xia Mochu in his arms and never changed his position.

He was afraid of waking the poor woman.

In Qin Zheng's eyes, all emperors are pitiful!

It’s even more pitiful for a woman to be an emperor!

How happy it is to be an ordinary person!

But he knew that this was not a choice Xia Mochu had!

"I haven't looked at the starry sky for a long time. It turns out that it is still as bright as when I was a child." Suddenly, Xia Mochu in Qin Zheng's arms spoke, gazing at the night sky with her phoenix eyes.

"Awake?" Qin Zheng said softly, "From now on, I'll watch the stars with you."

"Yeah!" Xia Mochu's pretty face flushed. She felt extremely warm at the moment and was reluctant to leave this warm embrace.

Qin Zheng looked at the starry sky, sighed in his heart, and suddenly said: "I will help you turn every city and every piece of land in the Daqian Dynasty into Hongtong County."

He knew that this was her wish!

Swish!

Xia Mochu exclaimed and looked at Qin Zheng in shock: "Really?"

Qin Zheng gently scratched Xia Mochu's nose and said sincerely, "Originally, I just wanted to live in peace. But my woman is working for the country and the people, overcoming difficulties and forging ahead. If I still give in, am I still a man?"

Xia Mochu cried with joy. He gave up his miserable life for me!

Qin Zheng hugged Xia Mochu and said after a moment of hesitation, "I have three conditions."

Xia Mochu said happily: "I agree to everything."

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "Just listen to me first."

"First, except in the court, don't act like an empress to me. I don't like women bossing me around!"

After Qin Zheng finished speaking, he looked at Xia Mochu worriedly.

She is the empress, can she agree?

Little did he know that after hearing his request, Xia Mochu almost cried for joy again. This is the man I want!

"I agree!" Xia Mochu said without hesitation.

Qin Zheng was at a loss: "I'll give you a chance to review the question!"

He thought it was impossible, but he had no other choice but to regret it later.

"Hehehe..." Xia Mochu laughed, "No need. What's the second condition?"

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Mochu and felt as if he had been fooled.

I had no choice but to say, “When we disagree, you have to listen to me.”

Xia Mochu was stunned: "Why? Is your opinion accurate?"

Suddenly, she frowned and looked at Qin Zheng: "Are you biased towards boys over girls?"

Qin Zheng's face flushed. "A little, but it's not serious. This rule can be changed. Don't interfere with my work. If you think it's inappropriate, you can do it yourself!"

Xia Mochu smiled broadly: "That's fair! What about the third one?"

Qin Zheng became serious: "You must agree to this third point, no discussion."

Xia Mochu also became serious: "You say!"

Qin Zheng said, "My ideal is to be the magistrate of a city or county! But you are my woman, I cannot stand idly by. I can assist you, but I will not be an official in the court forever!"

Xia Mochu didn't say anything. She couldn't accept the third point.

Xia Mochu was silent for a moment, then spoke her mind: "Actually, I don't want to be an empress either, but the Daqian Empire is the result of the hard work of my ancestors, and I can't give it up. I want you to hold the reins of power in the court, and I've even made plans to help you ascend to the position of Prime Minister. Only then will I be able to hand over the Daqian Dynasty to my sister with peace of mind. You assist her, and the world will be worry-free. I can then focus on taking care of my husband and raising our children!"

Qin Zheng frowned and smiled bitterly: "Isn't it enough for me to help you? You also want me to help your sister? Doesn't that mean I won't have time to accompany you and the children?"

Xia Mochu's pretty face flushed. This guy was thinking quite far ahead, even thinking of children.

However, it is indeed a problem.

At that time, she didn't want to stay alone in the empty room.

Suddenly, she smiled and said, "If I can meet you, my sister can also meet an excellent man she likes."

"That's right!" Qin Zheng thought about it and said, "Then there will be no problem."

Xia Mochu's eyes flickered: "I also have three conditions."

Qin Zheng was surprised: "You have another condition?"

Xia Mochu pretended to be angry: "Why can't I have it?"

Qin Zheng said awkwardly: "You say."

Xia Mochu was very proud. You little brat, no matter how great you are, you still have to submit to me!