Ding rushed back to Kyoto day and night and went straight to Zhou Mansion.

When Li Yu heard the news of Ding Sidai's return, he finally understood why he had been uneasy these days, and was even more worried that Li Qing would be harmed by gangsters hiding in Le County.

After sending Ding Si away, Li Yu immediately asked someone to go to the Yamen to call Zhou Jia back, and he began to pack his luggage and prepare to rush to Le County.

After Zhou Jia returned home, he was worried after learning what Ding Si had brought back.

He was worried that Li Yu was going to see Li Qing in Le County, but he couldn't speak to stop her.

Seeing Zhou Jia looking at him with worry, Li Yu stepped forward to hug him and said softly: "Xiao Xi, don't worry, A Qing has just arrived in Le County, they won't take action so soon. If I don't go, If anything happens to Ah Qing, I will never feel at ease in my life. If you wait for me at home, I will come back safely."

Zhou Jia looked at Li Yu, hugged her tightly, and said reluctantly: "Go ahead! I'll go to the husband's house to get you some pills. You can take Ruyi and Jixiang with you. You can go together and have someone to take care of you."

Li Yu said softly: "Okay, I'll take them with me."

Half an hour later, Li Yu took Ruyi and Jixiang, each riding a fast horse, out of the city and galloped towards Le County.

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On the way to Le County, Li Qing's family encountered a heavy rain and were delayed in a small town for several days. At dusk in late March, they finally arrived in Le County.

The convoy entered the city from the east gate of Le County. Li Qing and Liang Cheng rode horses and saw that the streets were clean and tidy, but there were only a few pedestrians on the streets and the shops on both sides seemed deserted.

Master Lin Su said to Li Qing: "My lord, this Le County looks a little deserted!"

Li Qing nodded and said: "It may be because of the dusk, the vendors have closed their stalls and gone home."

Lin Su looked at the hurried pedestrians on the street and said, "That may be the reason."

When the convoy arrived outside the county government office, two government servants at the county government office shouted to them: "Go quickly, this is the county government office, not the place you should come."

Lin Su stepped forward and said to him: "Our master is the newly appointed magistrate of Le County. Who is your person in charge?"

After hearing what the master said, the yamen servant immediately changed his face and smiled flatteringly, "My lord, I'll forgive you, but I'm too blind to see Mount Tai. I'll invite the county magistrate Wang to go now."

The remaining government officials looked at the carriages, the scars on Liang Cheng's face, and the angry looks on Hu Zhong's faces, and shrank back behind the door in fear.

Li Qing looked at the gate of the county government office. The peak shape of the Le County Government Office in front of him looked more majestic than the Linxian County Government Office in Kyoto. On the lintel of the door were several large gilded characters of Le County Government Office.

At this time, a middle-aged man of medium height, plain appearance, and rosy complexion walked out of the yamen. There was a gentle smile on the fat white face, and there was a gleam in his eyes.

County Magistrate Wang smiled and saluted Li Qing, "I am lowered to the rank of officer Wang Ping, and I would like to pay my respects to the county magistrate."

"Master Wang, no courtesy." Li Qing smiled and stepped forward to help him up. He smiled and asked in a probing tone, "I wonder if Master Liu is still in the county government office?"

Wangxian Cheng sighed and said: "Master Liu has been lying in bed for many days. After hearing the news of your arrival, he has moved from the county government office to the inn behind the county government office. After you come to hand over, Master Liu will set off to return to his hometown to recuperate."

Li Qing looked guilty, "It's all my fault for being delayed on the road."

Wang Ping said sincerely: "Master Li, you are worrying too much. Master Liu fell ill a year after taking office. He has been seeking medical advice for almost the past two years. He is also anxious to go back to see a doctor. Master Li, these are all Is it your bicycle frame? I'll ask someone to help you pull it into the back hall."

Li Qing shook his head, "No need to call anyone, just someone to guide us."

"Yes, sir." Wang Ping cupped his hands to Li Qing, turned to the officer at the door and said, "Hou Wen, come and lead the way for Mr. Li."

The yamen servant named Hou Wen hurried over and bowed to the two of them with a smile on his face, "Yes, Mr. Li, please follow me."

Hou Wen took Li Qing and his party into the county government office.

The county government office is a three-layered courtyard. You enter the second hall through the middle corridor, and then pass through the second hall to the back hall. The two sides of the back hall are the east courtyard and the west courtyard. Beyond that is where the family members live.

Hou Wen smiled and said to Li Qing: "Master Li, the younger one has gone out first. If anything happens, please ask someone to go to the front office to call the younger one."

Li Qing nodded and said: "Okay."

Arei stuffed a purse for him. Hou Wen felt the hardness inside and stepped back with a smile on his face.

Fan Mingfang got out of the car with Dongdong in her arms and ordered the servants she brought with her: "Aunt Yun, wet nurse, Xiao Cong, you clean up the room. Granny Yang, Granny Lin, you move the bedding into the house."

Several people responded in unison: "Yes, ma'am."

Mrs. Yang and Mrs. Lin moved the bedding down from the car.

Aunt Yun, Nanny Xu and maid Xiao Cong were busy entering the house to check.

Liang Cheng and Ding Yi, along with several bodyguards and coachmen, carried the large luggage into the house.

Grandma Yun and the others walked into the house and saw that it was clean and even the window paper had been replaced with new ones.

Several people took rags and wiped the room, moved everything into the house, and arranged them neatly.

Hou Wen took the purse and returned to the front office happily, dazzling it in front of his colleagues who were leaning against the pillars, "Brother Wang Zhi, I'll treat you to a drink tonight."

Wang Zhi looked at the purse in Hou Wen's hand with envy, "You guys are very lucky! This Mr. Li has a good background at first glance. Look at the horses, the big green mule cart, and the accompanying men. Full of evil spirit."

Hou Wen nodded, "This county magistrate looks much more energetic than Mr. Liu. We have never seen such a good-looking person in Le County. He is more handsome than those girls."

The two were talking lively, but they didn't see Wang Ping walking behind them. Wang Ping patted Hou Wen on the shoulder and said, "Go to the inn behind and tell Master Liu that Master Li is here."

"Yes, sir." Hou Wen smiled ingratiatingly and retreated.

Wang Ping glanced at Wang Zhi and said, "Go to the second hall and see if those women are back. If not, call home and ask them to come to work quickly."

"Yes, sir." Wang Zhi hurriedly walked towards the second hall.

Li Qing took Dongdong from Fan Mingfang's arms. Seeing his languid look, he touched his forehead and said softly: "Son, we are here. Look, this is where we will live in the future."

Dongdong hugged Li Qing's neck and said softly: "Dad, I don't want to be here. I want to go play with Brother Yueyue and Brother Xingxing."

Li Qing laughed, "Silly boy, our brothers are in Kyoto! We have traveled a long, long way, and we have to spend a long time here before going back."

Dongdong twisted around, "No! I want to go home, I want to find my brother!"

Fan Mingfang stepped forward and hugged him back, coaxing softly, "Dongdong is a good baby. Daddy is very tired. Mommy will take you into the house to sleep."

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