Chapter 2239: So, You're the County Princess of Wen'an

Chapter 2239: So, You're the County Princess of Wen'an

When Yu shi recognized Meng Yunzheng and exclaimed, it happened simultaneously with Meng Yunzheng's words about leaving the capital tomorrow. Because of this, it took Aunt Hong a moment to process what the two of them meant.

The next moment, she frowned and stared at Yu shi. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

What top scholar?

If Song Le's uncle was truly a top scholar, he would be working in the capital, so how could he be leaving the next day?

Aunt Hong knew that Meng Yunzheng had participated in the recent imperial examination, and he hadn't been successful. Yu shi mistaking him for the top scholar now could be a huge blow to him.

Aunt Hong was about to kick Yu shi out.

However, Yu shi refused to leave and kept exclaiming, "I-I didn't make it up, Mother! He really is, is the top scholar! I'm absolutely certain I didn't make a mistake. I saw him clearly when he paraded through the streets on horseback that day, really."

For other scholars, she might have mistaken them because she was surrounded by people, and her view was obstructed. However, the top scholar was on a high horse, leading the way. Nobody could block her line of sight, and she saw him clearly.

She had been hesitant earlier, but now she was convinced she hadn't mistaken the person.

"Mother, he really is the top scholar! Other people standing beside me that day also said so. They said this top scholar is more handsome than the prefectural champion. I even heard them say that the top scholar is only in his twenties but already achieved the highest score in the Emperial exams. If it weren't for his engagement to the County Princess of Wen'an, those high-ranking officials might have..."

She stopped abruptly and stared at Shu Yu, realizing something. "S-So, you're the County Princess of Wen'an?"

Oh my, were Little Song Le's uncle and his future aunt so remarkable?

Seeing her speak with such conviction, Aunt Hong was unsure for a moment.

But how could that be?

She turned to Meng Yunzheng and asked in a low voice, "Nephew, are you really..."

Meng Yunzheng nodded. "Yes, I am indeed the newly crowned top scholar in this year's imperial examination."

The orange that Aunt Hong was holding fell to the ground with a loud 'thud.' She swallowed hard, unable to believe what she was hearing. She hadn't attended the parade on horseback; there were too many people, and she was older, so she didn't want to squeeze through.

However, she couldn't fathom the connection between the top scholar and Song Le's uncle, especially considering Meng Yunzheng's young age. The top scholar who earned the sixth rank must be at least in his forties.

Wait, she recalled hearing that the top scholar was quite young. However, she didn't pay it much attention at the time since she was relieved that the imperial examination had concluded. Song Le would be leaving soon, so she didn't bother to think about who the top scholar might be.

Aunt Hong turned to look at Shu Yu and couldn't help but ask, "So, you really are..."

Shu Yu picked up the fallen orange and placed it back on the table. She smiled and said to Hong Auntie, "Regardless of who Ah Yun is, he is Le Le's uncle. Auntie doesn't need to worry too much about it."

Was that something she could just not worry about?

Aunt Hong held her head, then suddenly realized something was amiss. "Wait a moment, earlier, he said that you both would be leaving the capital tomorrow? You're the top scholar, and I've heard that top scholars are supposed to work in the capital."

Meng Yunzheng replied, "I've resigned."

Strictly speaking, he hadn't officially held a government position, so it wasn't a formal resignation. But explaining it in detail would be too complicated, and he was afraid Aunt Hong wouldn't understand.