Chapter 2252: Tang Wenqian's Choice

Chapter 2252: Tang Wenqian's Choice

In just one day, Meng Yunzheng had a tightly packed schedule.

Shu Yu wasn't idle either. Although she had returned to Chenggu County, Jiang Fengshou wasted no time in handing her a stack of account books to review. She was perplexed, considering she had received these account books just before the New Year. How could there be so many new ones after only a few months?

However, when she saw the profits recorded in the account books, any confusion vanished, and she was pleased.

After reviewing the account books, Shu Yu met with Master Yang and Young Master He, even though she couldn't attend their wedding. She promised to host a banquet in Chenggu County to make up for it.

By the time both of them had finished their tasks, it was already evening.

It was precisely at this time that Tang Wenqian came with his mother.

Tang Wenqian's Mother had undergone some changes since the last time Shu Yu saw her. She seemed to be living a more comfortable life now, with someone to attend to her needs. However, there was a hint of worry on her face, suggesting that she wasn't entirely content.

Shu Yu had a rough idea of her ongoing concerns. Tang Wenqian hadn't married yet, and he had become a source of worry for his mother.

Tang Wenqian came to give Meng Yunzheng some money. He was currently the county magistrate of Chenggu County, and the government naturally rewarded him as the top scholar.

However, he had received news that Meng Yunzheng had no intention of serving as an official but rather planned to return to Dong'an Prefecture to establish a school.

Tang Wenqian had mixed feelings about this. In theory, he should have persuaded Meng Yunzheng to establish the school in Chenggu County to boost the local culture and economy. However, Dong'an Prefecture was Tang Wenqian's hometown, and he couldn't disregard the contributions Meng Yunzheng would make to his own hometown.

Tang Wenqian couldn't help but look at Shu Yu, expecting to see disappointment or concern on her face regarding Meng Yunzheng's decision.

However, Shu Yu's expression showed neither disappointment nor concern. It seemed like she had no objections to Meng Yunzheng resigning from his official position to become a teacher.

At this moment, Tang Wenqian couldn't quite understand them.

Tang Wenqian spent nearly an hour at the Meng family's escort agency, primarily discussing current affairs and seeking Meng Yunzheng's advice. There was also one thing he wanted to hear Meng Yunzheng's opinion on.

Tang Wenqian had achieved the rank of Jinshi by virtue of his achievements during the incident involving the Second and Third Princes' rebellion. As a result, he was appointed as the county magistrate of Chenggu County. However, he had always regretted not becoming a Jinshi through the regular examination process.

He was now caught in a state of perplexity, unsure whether to continue his official career, climbing the ranks step by step, or to... resign from his official position and reattempt the Jinshi examination.

Meng Yunzheng smiled and said, "Don't you already have an answer? Otherwise, why would you, as a county magistrate, suddenly have two choices?"

Tang Wenqian suddenly realized and said, "I understand now. Thank you." He had already made up his mind long ago, but he lacked the courage to resign.

He knew that he didn't have the current level of knowledge required to pass the Jinshi examination. However, he wasn't in a hurry. He would take his time, and when the right moment came, he would attempt the examination.

Meng Yunzheng didn't say anything further. He got up and escorted Tang Wenqian to the door.

After leaving the Meng family's escort agency and getting on his carriage, Tang Wenqian's mother spoke softly, "Wenqian, you should find a wife soon. You see, the second daughter of the Lu family is returning home for her wedding. It's about time you found someone before people start talking about you."

"Mother, I'm busy every day, as you've seen. I don't have the time."

Tang Wenqian's mother murmured, "I think you're still thinking about the second daughter of the Lu family."