The Lucky Farmgirl
Chapter 904 - 882: Busy

Chapter 904: Chapter 882: Busy

Of course, Manbao not only pondered on her own, but she also asked Keke, wanting to reference the practices used in his world.

Keke said, "In the future, humans will use light brains to transmit information."

Manbao, having several friends in that world and having chatted with them daily for so many years, of course, knew what a light brain was. After feeling a moment of sorrow, she asked, "Then how did people in ancient times transmit information?"

"There were many methods as well, such as cellphones and telegraphs, for example."

None of which existed in Manbao’s world, so she no longer wished to ask him and started to think on her own.

County Magistrate Yang and County Magistrate Tang woke up to find that they were already discussing how to escape for their lives and were speechless for a long while.

County Magistrate Yang stroked his forehead and said, "Rest assured, even if the Prince of Yizhou really rebels, he won’t have the time to bother with you. There’s no need to think about lighting beacon fires or anything. Besides, beacon fires are not to be lit casually. If you do it without permission, I would have to arrest you as well."

Bai Shan said, "But if you deliver the evidence upwards, wouldn’t that expose us? Wouldn’t the Prince of Yizhou indeed kill us by then?"

County Magistrate Tang said, "Who says that delivering evidence up means tossing it right onto the court? It’s sufficient if only one or two people know about it. How could the Prince of Yizhou find out so easily? So, just keep your minds at ease, stay honestly in Luojiang County, and don’t run off."

Manbao: "Then about Old Master Guan..."

County Magistrate Tang paused for a moment before saying, "I’ll investigate Old Master Guan’s case. In the coming days, you all just need to organize the account books properly and make a copied record for archival purposes. Leave the rest to us."

Bai Shan and Manbao exchanged glances, then could only nod in agreement.

County Magistrate Yang then smiled at Zhou Silang, "When you go back, don’t scare old Zhou. It’s better not to mention anything about fleeing for your lives. Just say that Manbao and the others are all safe and sound under my care."

Zhou Silang nodded blankly.

County Magistrate Yang couldn’t help but chuckle, "You guys, you’re so young, yet why are you so afraid of death?"

Manbao shook slightly and said, "Of course, I’m scared. If I die, I won’t have anything left, and my parents would be heartbroken. I’m their only daughter, after all."

Zhou Silang kept nodding, "Exactly, exactly. She’s the precious gem of our household, and my uncle has just this one line of descent. We cannot let it end."

Bai Shan also nodded, "My parents also have only one son, me. So, I can’t die either."

Bai Erlang looked around, scratched his head, and said, "Although my parents have two sons, they would be sad if I died, so I can’t die either."

County Magistrate Yang looked at them for a long while, at a loss for words.

But County Magistrate Tang praised them, "Valuing one’s life is good. Those who cherish their lives usually don’t go looking for trouble, and trouble rarely comes looking for them. Just curb your curiosity a bit, and you’ll have a peaceful life."

The three were puzzled, as this point was somewhat difficult.

After having breakfast, the three plunged back into the study. Today, County Magistrate Tang and County Magistrate Yang also joined them in organizing the other account books; everyone was busy at work, even having their lunch in the study.

The kitchen servants could only deliver the food to the outside of the courtyard, not even entering the yard of the study. County Magistrate Yang, who rarely skipped work, stayed in the study all day long.

Ms. Cui had no idea what they were busy with and didn’t feel it was her place to ask too many questions. Although she was reluctant to admit it, Hongxue was right; she still wasn’t very familiar with Yang Heshu.

The unfamiliar husband and wife finally met face to face during lunch the next day. Yang Heshu said, "Zhihe will be returning shortly, and I’d like you to prepare some small gifts for him to take back to your cousin."

Ms. Cui blinked.

Yang Heshu then smiled and said, "It’s your first time in Jiannan, and you have neither kith nor kin around, you must be very bored. Why not get in touch with your cousin and perhaps invite her over to stay with you for a few days?"

Seeing that his demeanor was the same as usual and his attitude towards her hadn’t changed, Ms. Cui couldn’t tell whether he was genuinely concerned for her or just needed her to do this, so she hesitated and said, "My cousin might find it inconvenient, and who would take care of her husband? Plus, there is her son."

Yang Heshu laughed. "Zhihe is grown up enough to not need looking after. As for the nephew, let her bring him along. You haven’t met your nephew yet, have you? It’s been a long time since I’ve seen him too, so this would be a good opportunity."

Ms. Cui then realized he needed Madam Tang to come over, so she nodded and said, "I will write the invitation shortly."

Yang Heshu smiled at her, and for the first time, he thought that getting married wasn’t too bad after all. At least it provided a convenient excuse to do many things.

County Magistrate Tang, having finished his lunch, bid farewell with a package on his back that contained the presents from Ms. Cui and an invitation letter.

Bai Shan and Manbao Bai Erlang stood at the door waving goodbye with very solemn voices and sorrowful expressions on their faces, "Lord Tang, take good care."

Just as Lord Tang was about to ride away, the trio’s chorus startled him so much that he nearly fell off his horse. He turned around in a fury and cracked his whip through the air, replying, "You better behave yourselves and stop conjuring up nonsense."

Seeing that he steadied himself, the three shared a moment of regret but then burst into belly laughs, hopping back in unison to avoid the trailing edge of his whip.

County Magistrate Yang couldn’t help but laugh as well, and he also waved, "Have a safe journey, and when you get back, lay low, don’t think about cases all the time, and take care of civil affairs too."

Tang Zhihe acknowledged and rode off.

As County Magistrate Tang disappeared into the distance, Yang Heshu turned and, with a smile, pointed to the high sun and said to the three, "It’s getting late; shouldn’t you be getting back to work?"

Bai Shan and Manbao scurried off toward the study, managing only a quick wave at Ms. Cui.

Bai Erlang, however, let out a mournful howl and trudged off towards the study with his head hanging. He was beginning to regret it; why had he joined their antics?

Actually, doing the homework of an elder brother at home wouldn’t be so bad, it was certainly less difficult than sorting out the ledgers he was dealing with now.

Once the three were out of sight, Ms. Cui, driven by curiosity, asked Yang Heshu, "What are you having them do? I’ve noticed their eyes are quite red, which clearly shows they’ve overused them."

Yang Heshu simply laughed, "Nothing much, just some document work at the County Governmental Office that needs transcribing and organizing. As you know, it’s the busy season of spring, and all the clerks are dispatched elsewhere and swamped with work, so I called them back to do this. Just have the kitchen send them more tea and snacks, so they don’t go hungry."

Ms. Cui didn’t buy it one bit. Transcribing and organizing documents—was that why Tang Zhihe had to come all the way from Yizhou City?

Seeing her husband being so secretive made her feel somewhat powerless.

Madam Tang, who also sensed that she was being kept in the dark, did not feel powerless at all. In fact, she felt quite energetic, so much so that she gave County Magistrate Tang a good pummeling before gathering her things to get ready to bring her son to Luojiang County the next day.

County Magistrate Tang hastily followed her, saying, "There’s no need to rush. I’ve just recovered from my ’illness’; why don’t you wait until I’m better in a couple of days before going?"