Chapter 2235: Completing the Final Task

Chapter 2235: Completing the Final Task

Inside the capital city, there was a lot of commotion, and various rumors were circulating. However, Meng Yunzheng, who had become the center of attention, had returned from the palace and was now enjoying the attention of his young nephew.

Song Le alternated between tapping his legs and massaging his back, making it seem as if Meng Yunzheng was exhausted from his trip to the palace.

Little Huohuo imitated them but quickly grew restless, climbing all over Meng Yun Zheng.

Shu Yu entered with a basin of fresh strawberries, instructing the two children to wash their hands before handing them strawberries. She took one for herself and sat down beside Meng Yun Zheng, smiling, "You seem relaxed now. When Shopkeeper Yun heard about your refusal of an official position today, he was so shocked he nearly tumbled down the stairs."

Meng Yunzheng pondered for a moment and said, "I should have given him a warning."

"But you couldn't warn him in time. Minister Qi and Minister Yao were also startled by your decision."

Meng Yunzheng's decision to return and establish the academy was known only to his family and the Emperor. Others assumed that after becoming the top scholar, he would naturally embark on a promising official career. No one expected him to make such a move.

"I'll personally visit them to apologize another day."

When the two children had finished washing their hands and returned to the room to enjoy their strawberries, Shu Yu asked, "Since you're not pursuing an official career, do you still need to go through the remaining procedures?"

Meng Yunzheng nodded, "Yes, there's no need. The Emperor said that since I can't become a Compiler in the Hanlin Academy, he will promote the fourth-ranked scholar, Xie Bo, to Compiler, and the second-ranked scholar, Chu Qiuping, will be promoted to Compiler as well. Tomorrow, there will likely be an imperial decree, and Chu Qiuping will lead the other scholars to perform the 'Shihe Ceremony' at the Confucian Temple."

As he spoke, he reached out and held her hand, gently caressing the back of her hand while saying softly, "We've completed all the matters in the capital these days, so we can return soon. It's already late March, and our wedding is in May. We need to hurry."

Shu Yu's lips twitched, "I told you the timing was too early. We could have postponed it for another couple of months. At least, it would have been better to have mild weather."

However, Meng Yunzheng suddenly said, "This timing is just right. If we delay any further, I'm afraid our wedding won't happen this year due to various unforeseen circumstances."

Shu Yu was taken aback, "What do you mean by that?"

Meng Yunzheng fell silent for a moment, then gripped her hand a little tighter and sighed, "It's not that there are any objections, but the Emperor asked me to complete one final task on his behalf."

"What task is that?"