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

Chapter 352: The County Office is relocated and renovated, and the Inn is opened

Two days later, everyone in the county government moved the office, emptied it out, and transported all the items inside to the county school.

Even the bald arrows and rusty swords in the armory were no exception - the weapons were official, and no matter how tattered they were, they could not be thrown away.

When the people in the county heard the news, they flocked to the gate of the county government office, wanting to help move it.

Xu Zhubu came forward to reject their good intentions: "Fellow villagers, the temporary relocation can be handled by the people from the county government, so we won't bother you."

The leader was not discouraged by being rejected, and stepped forward to assure:

"Master Chief Clerk, rest assured, we will never touch those important things. We will just move the tables, chairs, benches, pots, pans, and so on."

Xu Zhubu still shook his head, "Thank you for your kindness, but the yamen has enough manpower, so please go back. If you have any problems in the future, please go through the back door of the county school, and don't disturb the students of the county school."

In the eyes of the common people, Xu Yunyan, the chief clerk, was not as easy to talk to as Shen Zheng. The common people always felt that there was a sense of alienation from him, making them feel embarrassed to talk to him.

Now that he had said this, the people had no choice but to leave in disappointment.

When Xu Zhubu saw everyone leaving, he stood there and said, "Sir, they are gone."

"call--"

Shen Zheng appeared out of nowhere, looked around, and sighed after making sure that the people had left:

"If I were there, I would probably have to have a good argument with the people before they would be willing to leave."

Xu Zhubu chuckled and looked at Shen Zheng and said:

"Your Excellency always smiles at everyone, so when the people think something is good for you, they will try to persuade you to give in."

He added: "For example, building a shrine for you."

"Ouch——"

Shen Zheng also learned the people's catchphrases and waved at him.

"Don't mention this. Let's move faster and have lunch at the Manniang Inn at noon. The inn is open for trial operation today, and our county government is considered a half shareholder, so we have to go and show our support."

Xu Zhubu chuckled, "As you command, please sit down for a moment, I'll call you when we're done."

With someone charging ahead, Shen Zheng was happy to enjoy the situation from behind. He said with a smile, "Please trouble you, Master Xu," and slipped away.

......

"Crackling - crackling -"

"Crackle, crackle, crackle, crackle..."

The firecrackers exploded, and billows of green smoke rose slowly upwards, choking everyone in the inn and causing them to raise their sleeves and cover their noses.

Man Niang and Shen Zheng stood at the front. Man Niang put her hands on her hips, looked at the smoke outside the warehouse, and sighed:

"It's like a dream. Not long ago, we were standing here, surrounded by flowers and plants that I planted. But after so much time, they are all covered with a roof."

Shen Zheng raised her sleeves and fanned them in front of her face, then asked with a smile, "Can't bear to leave?"

"What you said is true. Why are you reluctant to give it up?"

Man Niang turned and walked back into the inn, talking all the time: "The flowers and plants are still there, planted in pottery pots, and moved to the backyard."

She pursed her lips towards Shen Zheng, and through the gauze curtain, Shen Zheng vaguely saw several pots of autumn chrysanthemums in full bloom, competing with each other in beauty.

Shen Zheng was a little surprised and asked, "Chrysanthemum? I remember you didn't grow chrysanthemums here before?"

Man Niang smiled sweetly, pinching her handkerchief and said, "Nothing escapes your eyes. This chrysanthemum...is not planted by me."

Shen Zheng had never experienced love before, so she asked awkwardly, "Did Ah Li plant it?"

Apart from Ali, she couldn't think of anyone else who could plant flowers in the inn.

Unexpectedly, Man Niang rejected it outright: "If she could have the mind to plant flowers, I wouldn't have to worry about it every day."

In the eyes of others, Ah Li is now just a wooden dummy who can only eat, sleep, or work according to Man Niang's instructions.

Shen Zheng was even more confused and asked, "Is there anyone else here? That's not right..."

A figure flashed through her mind. Before she could ask Man Niang, she saw a man in a green shirt coming with a gift in his hand.

Yes, no need to ask.

The man stepped forward and bowed, greeting Shen Zheng first: "I meet Mr. Shen."

Shen Zheng waved at him, "I am also invited here today, Mr. Wei, there is no need to be polite."

This person was none other than the county school’s enlightenment teacher, Wei Jing.

How could she have forgotten just now that this man's intentions towards Man Niang had long been exposed, and she was just like a fool, guessing for a long time.

Shen Zheng left the space to the two of them, and when she turned to leave, she heard Wei Jing apologize:

"Miss Man, the introductory class just finished school. I came down late and was unable to help. Please don't blame me, Miss Man..."

Shen Zheng rubbed her arms with a sour look, secretly imitating Wei Jing: "I can't help you, please don't blame me, Miss Man..."

It’s so sour!

After everyone was seated, Man Niang stood up first, raised her wine cup, and said proudly:

"Everyone, I am grateful to Lord Shen for taking a liking to me, Man Niang, and giving me this opportunity to open the first official inn in Tong'an County. I will live up to Lord Shen's trust and make our official inn more and more prosperous! This first glass of wine is for Lord Shen and everyone. I drink it!"

After saying that, she tilted her head back and drank the sake in the cup in one gulp.

After drinking, she turned the wine cup upside down and showed it to everyone.

"Good! I am the heroine of Tongan County!"

Everyone cheered and raised their glasses.

Zhao Xiu stood up and said, "I wish the inn will have many guests and a prosperous business! I also wish our county will become more and more prosperous under your leadership!"

"it is good!!"

Everyone gathered together to drink and chat. Xiao Yuan slapped his head, took out a stack of invitations that he had prepared long ago, and distributed them one by one.

"Everyone! My Xiao Yuan is getting married! It's the 18th of this month, everyone, come to the wedding! Just come! Remember to bring your family!"

Zhao Xiu patted him on the head, pushed him down, and said jokingly:

"It's OK if people come? Then my brother gave me a gift, so you are going to refuse him?"

Everyone laughed loudly, it was very lively, and the meal lasted for more than an hour before it finally ended.

As soon as Shen Zheng walked out of the inn, Shen Xingjian came to meet her.

The autumn wind made his clothes and hair flutter. Shen Zheng was still drunk and had to squint for a while before she recognized him.

Didn't Shen Xingjian say he couldn't come? Why was he waiting at the door now? It was as if she, Shen Zheng, wouldn't let him in to eat...

Shen Zheng forced a smile and asked him, "Master Shen, why don't you come in now that you are here?"

Shen Xingjian was most afraid of being questioned.

Whether it's good or bad, being asked a question means you have to rack your brains to come up with a response.

He pursed his lips, not looking at Shen Zheng, and his fingertips, which were holding the book in his hand, turned slightly white.

"I just arrived. I didn't mean to not go in... I just have some official business to see you."

"Oh--"

Shen Zheng deliberately prolonged the last syllable, perhaps because she had drunk more alcohol and became bolder. She was teasing Shen Xingjian:

"Has Lord Shen eaten yet? The weather has been getting colder these days. Let's go inside and talk about it. Let's stand here for a while. All the county residents will come over to watch the fun. You won't be able to leave even if you want to."

Shen Xingjian looked around and suddenly felt a little at a loss.