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

Chapter 1108: Prefectural Seal

Everyone's eyes fell on Xu Yunyan.

"I'm actually very happy." Xu Yunyan's eyes were brighter than usual. "It's just that this happened so suddenly, I really don't know how to express it."

"That's right." Yu Zhengqing patted his shoulder and laughed out loud, "From the moment I received the imperial edict, I've been wondering how you would react. I'm not saying you'd be so happy you'd go crazy, but at least you'd be covered in blankets and happy all night long."

Xu Yunyan nodded and looked at Shen Zheng with a smile: "This humble official can have such an opportunity because of you, sir. If it weren't for your majesty's appreciation of you, sir, this humble official might never have had such an opportunity in his entire life, let alone receive your grace in person."

Hearing Xu Yunyan begin to belittle himself, Shen Zheng immediately raised her hand to stop him: "Come on, stop being so modest. You are absolutely worthy of being a seventh-rank official. Even if you don't rely on me, it's only a matter of time before you get promoted on your own. But...would you like to try on the official robe first? If there's anything that doesn't fit, take it in for alterations as soon as possible."

Yu Shizhang was also excited when he heard this: "I have to try! From now on, you are officially promoted to the seventh rank. How can you still wear the chief clerk's robe?"

Shen Zheng nodded in agreement and urged, "Go quickly."

Xu Yunyan knew that they just wanted to see something new, but he still agreed.

Shen Zheng and Yu Shizhang went to the study.

The study was still the same as when she left. Even the book she hadn't finished reading was still lying quietly on the table, its cover spotless.

Just as she was about to take the book, she saw Yu Zhengqing suddenly move: "I am Yu Zhengqing, your humble servant, please..."

"Don't!" Shen Zheng reacted quickly, taking a half step sideways and raising her hands to stop him. "I've always treated you as a relative and an elder. Can we not do this in private?"

When it comes to things like greetings, you should just do it in front of outsiders. Why would you do it in private?

Yu Zhengqing smiled and shook his head, then continued to bow and saluted, insisting on finishing the rest of his words: "Greetings, Lord Shen."

Seeing his insistence, Shen Zheng had no choice but to return the greeting: "Greetings, Master Yu."

After the ceremony, the two stood up. Yu Zhengqing looked her up and down for a long moment before saying, "Shen Zheng, to me, you are a relative, a junior, and also a superior. In the officialdom, you have made outstanding contributions. Although I am your elder, I am not as good as you. Therefore, when necessary, you and I should discuss our own affairs."

These words had such a huge impact on Shen Zheng that she stood there in a daze, unable to speak for a long time.

After an unknown amount of time, she whispered, "I'm just lucky..."

If there were no system, she might still be struggling at the bottom of society, counting grains of rice to make a living.

Yu Zhengqing seemed to understand what she was saying. He looked into her eyes and said, "Shen Zheng, the person who should least underestimate yourself is you. Your achievements are definitely not based on luck. We all know what kind of person you are. As you just said to Xu Yunyan, he deserves the seventh-rank official position, and you also deserve the positions of assistant manager and prefect. As for the courtesy I offer, you deserve it even more."

Shen Zheng saw herself in Yu Zhengqing's eyes, stunned and dazed, just like when they first met last year.

But Yu Zhengqing's eyes were not like last year's, full of scrutiny and consideration, only approval and warmth remained.

Shen Zheng once again understood the meaning of the word "relatives".

She was at a loss for words, but Yu Zhengqing suddenly laughed and changed the subject, saying, "But I'm telling you, don't be so cocky. When I report to the capital this time, maybe I can earn a fourth-rank official position. Then, we'll be on equal terms!"

Shen Zheng came back to her senses after hearing this.

As she had guessed, Yu Zhengqing's term ended early, which also meant that he returned to Beijing this time for promotion.

Combined with his achievements in the past two years, the possibility of his promotion to the first rank...

great.

Thinking of this, Shen Zheng felt relieved and started to boil water and make tea.

She asked, "How long did it take for this imperial edict to reach you today?"

Yu Zhengqing selected a can of his favorite tea and placed it next to the teapot. He said, "I arrived about ten days earlier than you. I was escorted by a group of imperial guards. Oh, and there was also a little eunuch along, his name was... Little Comb."

As he spoke, Yu Zhengqing laughed: "Little Comb, little brother-in-law, I don't know who gave him this name, it's just for others to take advantage of him."

"Little Comb?" Shen Zheng was slightly surprised and looked at Yu Shizhang: "Master, did we see him at Suzaku Gate on the day His Majesty stopped attending court?"

Yu Shizhang thought for a moment, "Really? He arrived ten days earlier than us? He's quite fast."

"They took the official road." Yu Zhengqing saw the water boiling, and while urging Shen Zheng to put the tea leaves, he said, "After reading the imperial edict, I started to prepare the handover book... Oh, this is for you."

As he spoke, he took out the prefect's seal and handed it to Shen Zheng without any reluctance.

Shen Zheng was hesitant to reach out to take it.

In her eyes, this seal was too heavy.

It is not only a symbol of rights, but also a concrete embodiment of responsibility.

And what Yu Zhengqing handed to her now was not just a seal, but the livelihood and expectations of the entire Liuyang people.

Yu Zhengqing saw her hesitation, stood up with a smile, walked to her, held up her hand with one hand, and placed the seal in her hand.

"Hold it." Yu Zhengqing said, "I believe in you, and the people of Liuyang Prefecture also believe in you, Prefect Shen."

After Yu Zhengqing's hand moved away, Shen Zheng's fingers moved slightly, and she subconsciously grasped the seal, and also grasped the people's expectations of her.

"I..." She looked down at the seal and whispered, "I won't let you and the people down."

She had never thought that she could become the prefect of Liuyang, but now that this day had come, she would work hard to do it.

From now on, the people of Tongan County and Liuyang Prefecture are all her subjects. Although... she may be a little partial, after all, the palm of her hand is thicker, but she will definitely not let the back of her hand suffer.

"Ding--"

The system sound rang out at an inopportune moment.

Shen Zheng frowned slightly and shouted "Wait a minute" in her mind.

But the system had been ignoring her for a long time, and she continued to believe what she was saying: "Testing—"

Shen Zheng gritted her teeth, stood up and walked around the study twice under the puzzled gazes of Yu Shizhang and Yu Zhengqing.

"What are you doing..." Yu Zhengqing was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Nervous, right? It's okay, it's okay. I've already prepared the handover book, waiting for you to come back. How about we go to the government office to hand it over tomorrow?"

Shen Zheng was wondering why the system was silent, and nodded perfunctorily: "Okay, good tomorrow."

"But there are some things I need to explain to you in person." Yu Zhengqing took out a pen and paper, ground some ink, and said, "I'll grind the ink for you. Please take note of it so you don't have to fumble around later."