Chapter 239 Meeting old friends in a foreign land

In the evening, Jiang Nu returned to the mansion for the first time. Qin Xiaoning took the opportunity to find her and ask about the household registration. However, before she could open her mouth, Jiang Nu asked her, "A Ning, do you know Mr. Shen?"

What Lord Shen?

In Qianzhou, she doesn't have any acquaintances except Jiang Nu's family.

Seeing Qin Xiaoning's puzzled expression, Jiang Nu continued, "He is the governor of Qianzhou."

"My name is Shen Qingshu."

It was not until Jiang Nu mentioned this name that Qin Xiaoning suddenly realized: "Shen Qingshu is working here? Is he the governor of Qianzhou?"

"You really do recognize Lord Shen." Jiang Nu said with a smile, "He came to the pharmacy this morning to get medicine, and I mentioned to him about registering you. When Lord Shen heard your name, he asked about your situation. I told him roughly, and he actually said that we are old friends."

"What a coincidence. With Lord Shen's help, it will be much easier for you to change your name and surname if you want to register your household registration."

Qin Xiaoning didn't expect to meet Shen Qingshu here.

Mr. Su never mentioned it to her.

Hearing that there was some progress on this matter, Qin Xiaoning breathed a sigh of relief and said to Jiang Nu again, "I will go to visit Lord Shen tomorrow and explain the household registration to him in person."

On the second day, Qin Xiaoning got up early, packed up carefully, and asked Songzhi to go out and buy some snacks and fresh fruits that were commonly used among friends, in preparation for visiting Shen Qingshu.

Not long after Songzhi left, the maid at the door came back and said that an official named Shen wanted to see her.

Qin Xiaoning didn't expect Shen Qingshu to come to her house, so she went out to greet him.

Shen Qingshu was not wearing his official uniform, still in the same green robe. He stood in front of the gate of the Zhao Mansion. The morning sun shone on his jade-like face, creating the most eye-catching scenery.

Qin Xiaoning came out of the door holding her skirt. When Shen Qingshu saw her coming out, he immediately smiled: "A Ning, it really is you."

When you suddenly meet an acquaintance in this strange foreign land, anyone would be filled with excitement.

Qin Xiaoning stood at the door and smiled at Shen Qingshu: "I didn't expect to meet Mr. Shen here."

Shen Qingshu looked at Qin Xiaoning and said half jokingly and half familiarly: "Just like before, it's better to call me Qingshu."

Once upon a time?

She had never called him by his name so intimately before.

Although the two are old friends, they have only met a few times at most.

Qin Xiaoning smiled faintly: "Master Shen, please come in and talk."

Qin Xiaoning led Shen Qingshu into the house, and the two sat down in the outer room. Without waiting for Shen Qingshu to ask, Qin Xiaoning said, "I have left the mansion, and I plan to settle down in Qianzhou in the future."

Shen Qingshu smiled and said, "Does Lu Ji agree to let you leave?"

Qin Xiaoning said: "I left quietly without telling him."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingshu showed a hint of disdain on his face.

It was very faint, but Qin Xiaoning still caught it.

He was hostile towards Lu Ji. When he heard that she left quietly, he didn't know what he was thinking of Lu Ji.

In all likelihood, she left because she thought she couldn't stand Lu Ji's tyranny.

"A Ning." Shen Qingshu called her name, then raised his eyes to look at her, his eyes were clear and bright, and he said to her seriously: "In fact, you should have left long ago. Although Lu Ji has some abilities, his temper is definitely not a good destination for you. Besides, isn't he going to marry the daughter of Wang from Langya?"

Before Shen Qingshu could finish, Qin Xiaoning interrupted her and said, "Let's not talk about this."

Shen Qingshu had a deep misunderstanding of Lu Ji. She didn't have to change other people's views, but she just couldn't bear to hear him say bad things about Lu Ji. Shen Qingshu thought Qin Xiaoning was hurt by Lu Ji, so she was so secretive about him, so she hurriedly said, "Okay, let's not talk about this. Since you've left, the days ahead will definitely be better than before."

A smile appeared on his face again, and he said to Qin Xiaoning excitedly: "Qianzhou is located in the bay. The climate, trade, and culture are all excellent. There are also many fun places here. When I have time, I will take you out for a walk. You will definitely like it."

After listening to him talk a lot, Qin Xiaoning interrupted with a smile: "I want to settle down here as soon as possible and buy a house."

As soon as she started talking, Shen Qingshu said straightforwardly: "Don't worry about this, just leave it to me."

As he spoke, he took out a few pages of household registration documents from his sleeve pocket and said, "Help me get a pen."

Qin Xiaoning didn't expect Shen Qingshu to be so efficient. She was at a loss for a moment: "You're going to help me get settled?"

Shen Qingshu smiled brightly: "I am the governor of a prefecture after all. Is this difficult for me?"

It's naturally not a difficult task.

Qin Xiaoning also laughed.

She fetched the pen and ink, stood in front of Shen Qingshu and handed it to him with both hands. The girl was still as bright as ever, wearing a smoky pink floral dress, and her eyes were as clear as autumn water, always clear and flawless. When she saw that he agreed to help, she smiled brightly, which warmed people's hearts.

Shen Qingshu looked at her, took the pen and ink with a smile, then bent over the desk and filled in the new household registration for her personally.

"Name?" He looked at her and asked to himself, "I heard from Doctor Jiang that you want to change even your last name? What do you want to change it to?"

Qin Xiaoning said: "Lu, the surname is Lu."

"Just call me Lu Nian."

When Shen Qingshu heard this, the smile on his face froze.

He thought that she must be resentful of Lu Ji, but he didn't expect her to use his last name.

He was silent for a moment, then raised his eyes to look at her again and asked, "Have you thought it through?"

Qin Xiaoning said: "I have thought about this a long time ago."

Shen Qingshu frowned and finally helped her write down a new name on the household registration: Lu Nian.

After filling in all the details, Shen Qingshu handed the new household registration card to Qin Xiaoning. His face was smiling again, and he said to her with tolerance: "I live in the street behind the government office. I will take you to get to know the house later. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, just send someone to find me. If you are not on a business trip, I will be at home when I am not in the government office."

Finally, he looked at Qin Xiaoning and added, "I am the only one at home, plus a few old servants. You don't have to worry about anything."

Qin Xiaoning politely agreed, and Shen Qingshu said, "If you want to buy a house, I happen to have a friend who wants to sell it."

Without waiting for Qin Xiaoning to answer, he introduced: "The house is not far from the prefectural government. That area is full of official residences and has the best public security. If you live there, it will be safer."

Safety is Qin Xiaoning’s primary concern.

In the past, she had Lu Ji's protection and was never afraid of anything. But now that she was alone outside, safety became her top priority.

"I know the street you mentioned. I also like the security there, but I heard that it's not easy for ordinary people to buy official residences there."

Before Qin Xiaoning could finish, Shen Qingshu interrupted with a smile, "Don't worry about this. I can guarantee it for you."

According to the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty, in order to purchase an official residence, one must have an official as a guarantor.

Shen Qingshu is the prefect of Qianzhou, so it would be great if he could act as a guarantor.

Qin Xiaoning hesitated: "Is this too much trouble for you?"

"It's no trouble." Shen Qingshu replied with a smile: "It's just a small favor. Besides, you and I are old friends. You don't have to be so formal with me."