The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Chapter 1238: Chapter 1238: Tang Wenqian’s Thoughts

Meng Yunzheng said, “Before leaving the capital, I went to meet him. He said that his father’s health might not hold out much longer. Once he inherits, he will transfer you back to the capital.”

He did not mention the names of the Fifth Prince and the Emperor, but everyone present understood what he was referring to.

Once Xiang Weinan leaves, it would naturally be impossible for the Xiao Family to stay here.

However, if Xiang Weinan leaves, the new county magistrate, who knows what kind of background he might have.

Let’s hope he’s someone easy to get along with.

Fortunately, now that she is the Village Chief, no matter who comes, she doesn’t need to fear others.

As for Xiang Weinan, he seemed eager and enthusiastic, looking like he wanted to showcase his skills.

He reached out and patted Meng Yunzheng’s shoulder and asked, “Are you really just going to earn a title and not plan to become an official in the court?”

“You’ve asked this question several times already.”

Xiang Weinan felt quite regretful; he knew Meng Yunzheng was smart, and if he entered the court, he would definitely be a great asset to the Fifth Prince.

Unfortunately, his ambitions do not lie there.

After they finished talking, it was already very late, and only then did Meng Yunzheng and his companions leave the Lu family.

In the following two days, Meng Yunzheng did not set foot in the Lu family again.

He was helping Zhao Xi, and because he returned late, Zhao Xi exerted himself in directing him, determined to make up for the hard work he missed during that time.

However, although Meng Yunzheng didn’t come to the Lu family, the news of his engagement to Shu Yu suddenly swept through all of Jiangyuan County the next day.

Many people hadn’t heard of the name Meng Yunzheng, except for the neighbors in Liufang Alley, and perhaps only some well-informed aristocratic families knew he was once the son of the Minister of Public Works. His role in the Second Prince’s attempted rebellion a few months ago was immeasurable.

Originally, they thought it was just someone with the same name, as he should be in the capital and wouldn’t run to a small place like Jiangyuan County far away.

Later, they heard that the matchmaker was personally vouched for by the county magistrate, Lord Xiang, and only then were they sure that this person was indeed Young Master Meng from the capital.

But only a small portion of people knew his identity, most found it unbelievable.

That was after all Monarch Lu Xiang, even County Magistrate Zhang’s younger brother was not good enough for her, and she had support like Lord Qi. Now she is engaged?

And the other party wasn’t one of the well-known sons from the county town, but rather someone nobody had heard of.

Only the neighbors in Liufang Alley were very happy to hear about this matter. How handsome Young Master Meng is! He used to be mute, but isn’t he fine now? He and Monarch Lu Xiang are a perfect match.

The Tang family also heard this news.

Madam Tang was very conflicted. Previously, when Nanny Gu asked her, she still thought there would be no problem in marrying into the Lu family, especially since the Madam of County Magistrate was personally willing to act as a matchmaker.

But now, Shu Yu is engaged, and the other party’s surname is Meng, with the county magistrate as the matchmaker.

Madam Tang felt quite regretful, but then she felt relieved, thankful that she had not mentioned this matter to others, especially not to Wenqian, otherwise, it would have been awkward now.

Fortunately, Wenqian is now fully focused on official matters; as for marriage, there will be better and more choices in the future.

However, that night, Tang Wenqian returned to Shangshi Village.

Usually energetic, he seemed a little dispirited that day.

After dining with Father Tang and Madam Tang, he went straight to his room to rest.

Madam Tang had a foreboding feeling, and followed him into the room.

“Wenqian, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? I’ve cooked chicken soup for you, get up and have some.”