Chapter 2275: Ying Xi Hasn't Caught On Yet

Chapter 2275: Ying Xi Hasn't Caught On Yet

Ying Xi couldn't help but comment, "The County Magistrate is both happy and troubled about this. It's not easy."

With so many people coming into the county, it posed a risk of potential troublemakers slipping in. However, the sudden influx of scholars to Jiangyuan County would undoubtedly boost the local economy, making it a significant achievement for the County Magistrate.

Shu Yu thought that these events were probably within Meng Yunzheng's expectations.

When he returned that evening, she asked him, and he confirmed, "After I returned from the capital, I spoke with Magistrate Xie. He has recently intensified patrols and security measures in the city to manage the situation better."

Shu Yu nodded and then shifted her attention to Ying Xi's matter. She curiously asked, "Do you know about Xia Yan buying food for Ying Xi?"

"I know."

Shu Yu suddenly sat up, surprised. "You knew?"

"He's someone close to me, so I couldn't miss that detail. He likes Ying Xi, so buying her favorite things is normal."

Shu Yu was bewildered. "But Ying Xi is close to me too, and I haven't noticed for so long."

Meng Yunzheng chuckled, holding her and lying back down. "That's because Ying Xi hasn't caught on yet. Can you believe that after all this time Xia Yan has been trying, he hasn't made any progress? It's quite embarrassing."

Thinking about Ying Xi's obliviousness, Shu Yu smirked. "She really hasn't caught on. She thought Xia Yan was doing this to extract information from her."

Because she believed Xia Yan had ulterior motives, Ying Xi felt justified in accepting his food without feeling obligated to not reveal any information. Poor Xia Yan had been feeding her for over half a year without any progress. He had even earned a reputation as a "villain."

The thought made Meng Yunzheng unable to suppress his laughter.

Shu Yu playfully slapped him. "He's your man, and you're laughing? That's not very considerate."

"After being with me for so long and not learning anything substantial, I'm a bit embarrassed to say anything. What's wrong with a little laughter?" Meng Yunzheng hugged her tightly. "Let's not worry about it. Let them handle it themselves."

Shu Yu nodded. "I wasn't planning to intervene. Either Xia Yan will figure it out on his own, or we'll wait for the day when Ying Xi catches on. Getting involved might just complicate things."

"Right. But I need to prepare a gift for Ying Xi's future nephew. Her brother, Ying Dong, works as a steward in your family."

Ying Dong was the steward on Shu Yu's side, but he was also Meng Yunzheng's childhood friend.

As a friend, Meng Yunzheng naturally wanted to congratulate him.

"I'll buy a gift box and leave it here. I'm not sure when I'll return from the southwest. If I don't make it in time for their child's birth, you can take it over for me."

When the topic shifted to his upcoming journey to the southwest, Shu Yu's mood noticeably dampened. They had only been married for a short time, and the prospect of being separated so soon was disheartening.

She sighed softly, and the mere thought of their impending separation was enough to leave her feeling low.

Meng Yunzheng, taking advantage of the situation, had his way with her that night. It was clear that he was making the most of their time together.

Afterward, Shu Yu had to take a day off to recover. She realized that a man who indulged in rich foods could be quite daunting.

Shu Yu rested for a day, and she had originally planned to accompany Meng Yunzheng to meet the two scholars who had finally arrived – the day before the academy's opening.

Since they were prominent scholars, Shu Yu wanted to receive them together as a gesture of curiosity and respect. However, given the current situation, she was afraid of becoming the center of attention if she went out. So, she decided against it.

She would conserve her energy and wait for the school to open the next day.