Chapter 1864: Chapter 1864: Let Me File a Complaint
Ying Dong was already waiting at the city gate, and next to him... was Meng Yunzheng.
Shu Yu was a bit surprised, jumped off the carriage, and asked with a smile, "Why are you here?" Not having seen him for several days, Shu Yu was very happy to see him.
Meng Yunzheng squeezed her hand, led her to the side of the carriage, and replied as they walked, "Xia Yan happened to see Ying Dong and doubted whether he saw correctly. He told me, and thatās how I found out you all had arrived."
After the New Year, Xia Yan came to the prefecture with Meng Yunzheng to help. If it werenāt for his sharp eyes, Meng Yunzheng wouldnāt have known the Lu family had already been here for two days.
He lifted his head and said to the old lady in the carriage, "Grandmother must be tired. Iāve booked an inn, and will take you there right away."
The old lady chuckled, not tired at all, "Yunzheng has gotten thinner. I heard from Yu that youāre so busy your feet donāt touch the ground. Itās too exhausting."
Meng Yunzheng climbed onto the driverās seat of the carriage and personally drove them, "The busiest period is over. I have a lot more free time now. I originally planned to go home for a visit in a couple of days, but didnāt expect you all to come. Was the journey smooth?"
"Smooth, smooth."
As they chatted, the carriage quickly arrived at the inn.
The inn Meng Yunzheng booked wasnāt far from the government office. Business in the prefecture hasnāt been good lately, and there werenāt many guests at the inn, so he just reserved the entire courtyard.
This way, the Lu family can live in peace, and thereās also Zhou Tiedong who needs to recuperate.
Zhou Tiedong felt a bit overwhelmed; heād never stayed in such a nice inn before, one person per room.
Once settled, Meng Yunzheng said to Shu Yu, "I heard from Ying Dong, he followed the Chen Family here; theyāre currently staying in Shili Lane. Iāve already sent Xia Yan to gather information on the Chen Familyās current situation. Later, weāll find out whatās going on."
He was thorough in his consideration, so Shu Yu didnāt need to be too busy.
Meng Yunzheng asked her, "Whatās your strategy against him?"
Shu Yu didnāt rush to answer, but instead asked, "Whoās in charge of the prefecture now? Lord Qi?"
"Yes, the magistrate hasnāt taken office yet. Currently, itās Qi Lie arranging things in Changjin Prefecture." Today is only the tenth day of the first lunar month; if it were any other year, people would still be on holiday.
This year is special; at the end of last year, the second and third princes rebelled, leaving the imperial court unable to rest during the New Year.
Yet despite all this, thereās still disputes over the selection of the magistrate for Changjin Prefecture.
Shu Yuās eyes shifted, "Then if thereās a case to be judged, itās Lord Qi who presides over it?"
"Yes."
"Is Lord Qi busy these days? Could he spare a day or half-day for me to file a lawsuit?"
Meng Yunzheng said with resignation, "Even if heās incredibly busy, heāll have time for that."
"Thatās good." Shu Yu then outlined her plan.
Meng Yunzheng raised his eyebrows, "Shall I accompany you tomorrow?"
"No need to use a sledgehammer to crack a nut; Chen Bing isnāt a major figure."
Meng Yunzheng thought about the large number of Lu family members present, plus Ying Xi and Ying Dong, and with Shu Yu as the county magistrate, it indeed was sufficient.
"But do help me find a doctor first; Zhou Tiedong traveled a long way with us and itās better to have him checked out to prevent his injuries from worsening."
"Alright, Iāll go right away."
Meng Yunzheng quickly found a doctor and brought him back. After the doctor examined Zhou Tiedongās injuries and left, Xia Yan returned.