Chapter 2236: Preparing to Leave the Capital

Chapter 2236: Preparing to Leave the Capital

Meng Yunzheng sighed, "Qi Lie has already gone to the southwest. You know the situation there is complex, with various forces at play. The Emperor wants me to go to the southwest to dismantle the last black market. Qi Lie and I share an unspoken understanding, as we participated together in the destruction of the black market in Changjin Prefecture. Moreover, I lived in the southwest for nearly half a year, so no one is better suited for this task."

Shu Yu furrowed her brow, "Is this the condition the Emperor set for you to return home and establish the academy?"

Meng Yunzheng chuckled, "It's not a condition. Honestly, the black market is also a significant threat to us. Although very few people are aware of it, you know it. The Second Prince is my blood relative. Right now, he's trapped, and his people are busy trying to rescue him, so they don't have the resources to deal with me. But if he ever manages to escape, I'll be the first one he comes after."

So, his journey to the southwest was not only for the Emperor but also for his own safety. If the black market wasn't dismantled, the Second Prince could pose a threat to him in the future.

Shu Yu couldn't help but sigh. Why did they always get inexplicably involved in such matters? They were the most honest and unassuming people.

"So, it seems we won't have time in the second half of the year."

Meng Yunzheng picked up a strawberry and fed it to her, saying, "That's why we need to return home and get married as soon as possible. I don't want to wait until next year."

"Alright, let's finish up our affairs in the capital, and then we can return to our hometown."

The next morning, they separated to handle their respective tasks. Shu Yu went to her shop, while Meng Yunzheng had many matters to attend to in the city, including visiting the Qis, Yaos, and other friends. When people asked him about his plans, he briefly explained and even invited everyone to visit his academy in Dong'an Prefecture.

After five or six days, they had completed all their tasks and made all necessary arrangements. It was time to prepare for their journey home. However, before leaving the capital, there was one more thing Meng Yunzheng had to do.

He had to visit the Song family's ancestral grave.

Aunt Hong had told Shu Yu that she had relocated Song Dazhuang's grave to the Song family's ancestral grave. Due to the Song family's mistreatment of Song Xin over the years, Meng Yunzheng rarely visited the Song family's ancestral grave. Now that he had avenged his mother and knew that his little uncle had been caring for her, it was time to bring Song Le to visit his father and grandparents.

Before their departure, Meng Yunzheng and Shu Yu bought incense, candles, and offerings before heading to the outskirts of the city.

Upon reaching their destination, Shu Yu saw the renovated tombstone, understanding that Aunt Hong had done all this.