Since that night, Cheng Jing and the others had not encountered any other disturbances, but Yuan Chong's frown had not disappeared.
He found that Cheng Jing's complexion was getting more and more haggard by the day. Recently, he had even been a little absent-minded.
Every time he asked, the other always said he was fine, but Yuan Chong always felt uneasy. He felt that his master was probably being haunted by something evil. But every time he said that, he would always be met with comments like, "Men don't speak of strange powers," which made Yuan Chong feel depressed.
In the blink of an eye, it was mid-June.
Along the way, Cheng Jing and the others saw the new atmosphere of Wanzhou in full swing and could not help but feel emotional.
Yuan Chong said, "Although the magistrate of Wanzhou is a woman, she is governing the county well."
The north had suffered from war and there were many refugees. Last year, there had been a drought for several months. It should have been very bleak, but what they saw was completely different from what they had imagined. Many people worked hard in the fields. The cultivated fields were scattered in picturesque disorder, presenting a peaceful atmosphere.
Cheng Jing did not say anything.
In his opinion, as a ruler, governing the people and treating his subordinates depended on one's ability. It had nothing to do with gender.
Not long after Cheng Jing and the others entered Wanzhou, Jiang Pengji found out.
When they arrived, she was already ready to welcome them.
"Master, you say this is really Xiangyang district? I can't tell at all! If you say this is Shangjing, some people will believe you … Master, you said that Liu Xi is the magistrate of Wanzhou. Why is he here instead of staying in the prefecture? " As the saying goes, clothes make the man, while horses make the saddle. Yuan Chong, this tall and sturdy man, changed out of his coarse hemp clothes and put on a fine silk robe. He looked a bit more noble and less boorish.
He chattered in Cheng Jing's ear, his power comparable to dozens of ducks.
Cheng Jing frowned. "Silence!"
As soon as he said that, Yuan Chong stopped talking as if his mouth had been sewn shut.
He watched Cheng Jing walk past him, a bit of worry appearing in the depths of his eyes.
Recently, Cheng Jing's temper had been rising.
He was still elegant and dignified, but his temperament had become gloomy and violent.
What puzzled Yuan Chong was that they had met the woman a few days ago, but this time, Cheng Jing had asked her to stay.
It was too strange!
What worried him more was the master's hand. The black lines on his right hand had not disappeared.
The teacher's temper seemed to have worsened from that night.
Yuan Chong watched as Cheng Jing walked away. He turned to the guard and asked, "Did that woman do anything strange today?"
The guard also lowered his voice and said, "That woman is very obedient. There's nothing noteworthy about her."
Yuan Chong suppressed his impatience and hurriedly followed Cheng Jing's footsteps.
Cheng Jing and his party were envoys representing Huang Song's forces, so Wanzhou did not dare to slight them.
This was the first time the transmigrator had visited Wanzhou. She glanced at the surrounding buildings with disdain and muttered to herself.
"Country bumpkin!"
It was only after she disparaged the buildings in Xiangyang District that she stopped talking, feeling like she hadn't had enough.
The system poured cold water on her. "Don't get carried away. This is Liu Xi's territory."
The transmigrator lowered her eyebrows in displeasure and muttered, "She was hit by the [Grade 9 Loyalty Talisman], and the talisman was imprinted on her hand."
The System said, "The talisman was indeed in Liu Xi's hands, but Liu Xi is similar to Cheng Jing, so he has a certain resistance to the loyalty talisman."
The time-traveler proudly said, "So what if you have resistance? Cheng Jing is also very powerful, but he was still controlled by the loyalty talisman. "
If she wasn't controlled by the loyalty talisman, why would Cheng Jing accept her and let her follow the convoy?
Liu Xi was hit by the [Grade 9 Loyalty Talisman], and it was the highest quality, orange. There was no way he could escape the fate of becoming a puppet.
"As long as I activate the incantation of the [Grade 9 Loyalty Talisman] in front of Liu Xi, she can live or die if I want her to!"
The System was about to refute. It felt that Liu Xi was not easy to deal with.
However, the [Grade 9 Loyalty Talisman] was indeed powerful. It should be able to control her.
"Forget it. Just be careful, lest you fail miserably."
The System sighed. It was now counting on its host to turn the tables and hoped that this operation would be successful.
"The products of the System are always of the highest quality. I have confidence in you."
The time-traveler patted the System on its back.
The System felt bitter but could not speak.
The host had confidence, but it did not.
It had suffered a few setbacks at the hands of Jiang Pengji, the evil opponent, and it still had lingering fears.
Cheng Jing was Huang Song's messenger, and Huang Song and Jiang Pengji were good friends. Jiang Pengji had to meet him personally.
"I hope you have been well since we parted ways in Chenzhou, Youmo. May I know the reason for your visit today? "
Jiang Pengji's attire was more formal than usual. She sat at the head of the table with a dignified air. Cheng Jing bowed and said, "My lord heard that you broke through Jiamen Pass, crushed the emperor's morale, and boosted the court's prestige. He sent me to congratulate you with a generous gift."
Jiang Pengji looked at Cheng Jing with a smile and said, "It's just a small matter. I'm really sorry that Bogao had to send a gift. Besides, Bogao and I are best friends, and I've admired your talent for a long time. Now that we've met, we don't have to be so serious. "
Her eyes fell on Cheng Jing's right hand, but she quickly looked away.
Cheng Jing said, "Etiquette cannot be ignored."
"I'll feel uncomfortable if you're always so restrained," Jiang Pengji said. "What's wrong with your hand?"
Cheng Jing's right hand was covered in black lines. To avoid looking unsightly, he wrapped it with a white strip of cloth.
Hearing Jiang Pengji mention his right hand, Cheng Jing subconsciously covered the back of his right hand with his left. "I accidentally hurt the back of my hand. Thank you for your concern."
"Mister's painting skills are peerless, you should be more careful. I have some good scar-removing medicine here. Why don't you take some back? "
Cheng Jing thanked him.
After the small talk, Cheng Jing quietly changed the topic to the Battle of Jiamen Pass.
The general who guarded the pass was Fu Wang, the top general of the Meng's in Cangzhou. It was unexpected that such a majestic and ever-victorious general had been defeated by Jiang Pengji. There were reports of the battle, but the details were not complete. It was better to ask the person in question.
The battle of Jiamen Pass was over, and Jiang Pengji had no secrets. She answered Cheng Jing's questions.
She knew why Cheng Jing was here, so she let him lead the conversation.
Before long, Cheng Jing mentioned the forces in Wolong County that had been destroyed by Fu Wang.
"… I heard that the Wolong County Chief's orphan was rescued by you?"
Cheng Jing sounded like he was asking, but he was sure of it.
"Yes. The orphan of County Chief Cai is with me. I remember the child was called Cai Xiang. Why did Youmo bring him up? "
Cheng Jing sighed. "You may not know this, but ever since County Chief Cai sacrificed his life for the country, Wolong County has been in chaos. There's no leader, and there's been internal strife. Some people even rebelled. The people are so anxious that they had to move their families to seek refuge. On the way from Haozhou, I saw countless people from Wolong County travel thousands of miles to Wanzhou in search of a place to live. It's their fortune that you're willing to take them in, but the journey is dangerous and there are many bandits along the way. Many people have fallen victim to them. It's a pity. "
Jiang Pengji knew that the refugees from Wolong County had come to Wanzhou, but she couldn't show it.
She pretended to be surprised. "Is that true? Xiaoyu, why didn't you tell me? "
Xu Ke, the professional scapegoat, was speechless.
Please don't drag me into the act, okay?
However, as a subordinate, he had to share his lord's worries. He could only silently take the blame and apologize.
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