It's better to be an empress than a county magistrate

Ling Xiao ran to the gate of the county government office, sweating profusely.

There is still some distance from the city gate to the county government office.

He put one foot on the threshold of the county government office, bent over and gasping for breath.

"Young Master, you really became the county magistrate." Ling Xiao saw Lu Xingchen sitting in the lobby, walked over and asked.

"Ling Xiao, you're back." Lu Xingchen asked in a cheerful tone.

"Hey, don't come near the young master, you stink." Feixue stood in front of Ling Xiao and looked at him with disgust.

"The young master doesn't dislike me, but you do." Ling Xiao raised his hand and gently pushed Feixue aside, walked in front of Lu Xingchen, and leaned over the table in the lobby.

"How is the master? Why did he pass the position of county magistrate to you? Is he doing nothing?" Ling Xiao asked.

"My father was injured, but the injury was not serious. However, he has been overworked for so many years and his health is getting worse. He took this opportunity to pass the position of county magistrate to me, and I can help him share the burden." Lu Xingchen said.

"That's great, Master." Ling Xiao reached out and patted Lu Xingchen's slender shoulder, "I will support you in the future, Master."

"Just tell me what errand you need, and I'll do it for you."

"Stop bragging. You are the best at bragging, but you are the worst at doing things." Feixue said speechlessly.

"Every time you get into trouble, the young master will clean up the mess for you."

Ling Xiao snorted at Feixue.

"But young master, why do you seem to have lost weight again? I've been away for so long, but your head hasn't grown taller. Now it only reaches my armpit." Ling Xiao said with a smile, and then lifted Lu Xingchen up to compare height with him.

"I remember it was the year before last or last year, we were about the same height. Look, I'm almost a head taller than you now."

Ling Xiao touched the top of Lu Xingchen's head.

Lu Xingchen really wanted to kick this stupid boy.

"Hurry up, you are so disrespectful. This is the young master, how can I let you touch my head like this?" Feixue grabbed Ling Xiao and pulled him away.

"Go wash up quickly, change your clothes and come back, it stinks."

Ling Xiao laughed a few times, "I heard that the master was in trouble, so I rode all the way back."

"It's great that the master is fine."

Ling Xiao said this, left the county government office, and went to his own room in the backyard to wash up.

Wei Hu entered the county government office, but he did not go to the lobby. Instead, he went directly to Lu Kui's yard.

Wei Hu was also Lu Kui's adopted son. Upon learning that Lu Kui was injured, he hurried back.

When the old housekeeper saw Wei Hu, he smiled and said hello, "Master Wei is back."

"How is the master?" Wei Hu asked.

"The master just slept for a while and has woken up. He drank some porridge and is in good spirits. Mr. Wei, please come in quickly." The old butler said and motioned for him to go in.

Wei Hu pushed the door open and walked in.

The room was filled with the smell of Chinese medicine.

"Master, I'm back." After Wei Hu came in, he quickly walked to Lu Kui's bed with an anxious expression on his face.

"Hu Zi is back." Lu Kui was very happy to see Wei Hu and motioned him to sit on the stool beside the bed.

"How was the journey? Nothing happened, right?" Lu Kui asked.

"Nothing happened. I'm back safely, right?"

Wei Hu said, grabbing Lu Kui's hand, "On the way back, I heard that the master was seriously injured. I didn't dare to stop for a moment and rode back at full speed."

"Master, how are you? Are you okay?"

"Who did this? I'll bring people to avenge you right now."

Lu Kui showed a gratified expression. He was only six years old when he picked up Wei Hu.

In the blink of an eye, Wei Hu is already nineteen years old.

He is tall and steady, and is the most stable among his adopted sons.

"Those bandits on Niutou Mountain..." Lu Kui shook his head slowly, "We don't have the ability to attack the mountain stronghold yet."

Wei Hu showed a gnashing expression, "One day, I will lead my troops to attack the mountain stronghold, behead all the bandits, and avenge my master!"

Wei Hu is considerate and can touch Lu Kui's heart every time he speaks. This is one of the reasons why Lu Kui likes him.

"I'm injured this time and my health is not as good as before. We can talk about revenge later. Now there is an urgent matter." Lu Kui held Wei Hu's hand and subconsciously tightened it a little.

"What's the matter?" Wei Hu asked.

Lu Xingchen has just taken office, and Wei Hu will be needed to lead troops to guard Xing County in the future.

"Now that Xingchen has taken office, you have to continue to protect him..." Lu Kui said.