Chapter 2290: Delivering a Letter to Mistress Hou

Chapter 2290: Delivering a Letter to Mistress Hou

This was the first time Meng Yunzheng had met Wan Yan, but he had heard about him, mainly from conversations with his wife, Shu Yu. When discussing Hou Shi, Shu Yu had also mentioned some of the matters concerning the Wan family.

Meng Yunzheng knew that the relationship between Wan Yan and Hou Shi was not particularly close, but they hadn't fallen out either. They seemed to have found a way to coexist peacefully without interfering with each other.

Meng Yunzheng couldn't help but wonder whether Hou Shi was exceptionally skilled or if Wan Weimin was quite remarkable himself.

"Please have a seat," Meng Yunzheng said, as tea was served. He sat across from Wan Yan and asked curiously, "What brings Young Master Wan here? Have you been injured?"

Wan Yan replied, "I'm fine; it's just that I've been on the road for several days, and my legs have become stiff from sitting in the carriage for so long. I had a little accident when I was climbing the mountain earlier, but it's nothing serious."

His book servant, who was standing behind him, remained silent.

Meng Yunzheng furrowed his brows and said, "Even a minor fall can lead to significant consequences if you've injured your bones. It's better to be safe. The academy has a physician, and I'll have them take a look at you to ensure there are no hidden injuries."

The book servant raised his head, his eyes filled with hope as he looked at Meng Yunzheng.

Meng Yunzheng couldn't help but grasp the situation and said, "That's right, we have a physician here. I'll have them come and examine you. If everything is fine, it will put my mind at ease as well."

The academy indeed had a physician, but it wasn't Zhao Xi, who had his own medical practice in Jiangyuan County. He was occasionally invited to the academy to teach some medical knowledge to the students.

The academy's resident physician was a former apprentice from Zhao Xi's medical practice. Although he had a relatively short period of medical training, he had been diligent and had learned well under Zhao Xi's guidance. He was mainly responsible for providing medical care for minor injuries and ailments at the academy.

Meng Yunzheng ordered someone to fetch the physician, and Wan Yan had no objections.

While they waited for the physician, Meng Yunzheng asked about the reason for Wan Yan's visit, saying, "Young Master Wan, do you know if your father, Wan Weimin, is aware of your visit to Dong'an Prefecture?"

Wan Yan hesitated for a moment before replying, "I came to Dong'an Prefecture primarily to deliver a letter to Mistress Hou."

Meng Yunzheng noticed that Wan Yan had not directly answered his question, indicating that Wan Weimin was likely unaware of this visit. He couldn't help but wonder why Wan Yan had come all the way to the academy to deliver a letter. Moreover, if he intended to deliver a letter to Hou Shi, he should have gone directly to Jiangyuan County. Why come to his academy?

Meng Yunzheng remained calm and continued, "I trust your words. In that case, Mistress Hou is currently at a villa at the foot of the mountain, enjoying the sight of the blooming flowers with my wife. Since your legs are not in the best condition, and the villa is downhill, I can have someone deliver the letter for you."

"Thank you, headmaster Meng."