Chapter 645: Naturally Have to Care for It a Little
As they spoke, the group left the estate and headed toward Jing Alley.
"I don't know if my sister is in the courtyard right now," Ping'an said. "I haven't been able to find her much these past two days."
"Ruyi has always loved to wander," Chen Changsheng said. "Having just arrived in Shangjing, she naturally wants to see the sights."
Jing Alley wasn't far; it was located within the same city ward. The courtyard there was where Ping'an had previously rented a place, but after receiving a reward from His Majesty, the small courtyard was gifted to him outright. Ruyi was staying there for the time being.
Chen Changsheng walked ahead, taking in his surroundings. He could not help but feel that Shangjing City had changed incredibly fast. Back then, this area had been somewhat empty, but now it was filled with sprawling mansions.
"Serving as the Metropolitan Governor must be quite exhausting, isn't it?" Chen Changsheng asked.
Faced with Chen Changsheng's sudden question, Ping'an replied, "It isn't too tiring. It is mostly just matters involving a few wards and markets, so it isn't difficult to handle."
Chen Changsheng gave a warm smile and said, "During my early years in Shangjing City, This Chen also met a county magistrate who could be considered your predecessor. Not only did he live in absolute poverty, but he also had to handle every matter, big or small, personally. As a magistrate, he couldn't even afford a small courtyard in the outer wards. And back then, those were just muddy lots and low houses, far less impressive than this place."
Ping'an recalled a piece of history upon hearing this. "Uncle Chen, are you talking about Magistrate Liu Huairen from Jingshi?"