Chapter 1813: Tang Wenqian Comes to Pay New Year's Respects (Patreon)

Chapter 1813: Tang Wenqian Comes to Pay New Year's Respects

Meng Han glanced at Shu Yu's red envelope again and saw three silver ingots of ten taels each. She was momentarily speechless.

But she quickly got excited again and grabbed Shu Yu's hand, saying, "Sister Shu Yu, I have money now, so let me treat you to something. I'll tell you, there's a small stall in Chenggu County that sells delicious pastries. You've been busy before the New Year, and I didn't get a chance to take you there. Even though today is New Year's, that stall should still be open. Come on, let me take you to try it."

Shu Yu was pulled a few steps by her, but Meng Han suddenly stopped in her tracks, her eyes darting around.

"No, it won't be as fun with just us. Let's call our cousin and my brother. More people make it livelier." That way, there would be more people contributing money. She could save the silver she had received. Yes, she was quite clever.

Meng Han turned around to fetch them, but guests arrived at their house unexpectedly.

First, it was the escort agency's guards, bringing their families to pay their New Year's respects. As the host, Meng Han felt it would be impolite to neglect them. Especially since some of their children were around her age, she had to entertain them as well.

Following that, master Yang, Young Master He, and the others arrived, carrying various gift boxes. They warmly reminisced with Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng.

The entire Meng Family Escort Agency was bustling with people. Even Uncle Meng couldn't help but feel a bit sentimental. This was the liveliest year the Meng family had experienced in many years.

However, that wasn't all. Just as Young Master He and the others were talking about the rewards they received and when quite a few relatives and friends visited their home on New Year's Eve, a servant rushed into the hall, urgently informing Meng Pei and the others who were enjoying tea, "Master Meng, Second Master, County Magistrate is here."

Everyone was stunned for a moment before exchanging puzzled looks.

Meng Yunzheng, who wasn't surprised in the least, stood up first and said, "Let's go. If the County Magistrate is visiting at this time, there must be something important."

The County Magistrate visiting early on New Year's Day must mean something significant if it required his attention.

People felt a bit nervous, fearing that they wouldn't even have a peaceful New Year celebration.

As everyone reached the front yard, Tang Wenqian had already entered the premises with his retinue.

"Master Meng, it's been a while. Happy New Year. I've come to pay my respects," Tang Wenqian said with a slight nod and a friendly greeting.

Meng Pei chuckled. "You're too polite, Master Tang. We should be the ones visiting you. Please, come in."

Master Yang and the others also stepped forward to pay their respects. Tang Wenqian nodded slightly, greeted them with a friendly attitude, and then followed Meng Pei into the house.

The main hall was filled with New Year's goods. Seeing the items on the table, Tang Wenqian couldn't help but think of the scenes of celebrating the New Year at home in previous years. His parents would prepare New Year's goods early, even though they weren't very lavish. Despite not being wealthy, the whole family would come together, making it a fulfilling occasion.

The news of him becoming the county magistrate had already been sent back to his parents. He had also informed them that once he settled down in the county, he would send someone to bring them over.

However, on New Year's Day, there were few people in the county office, and it felt quite empty. His arrival was hasty, and he hadn't prepared for it. It was only when he stepped out that he realized the festive atmosphere of the New Year.

"Would you like some tea, County Magistrate?"

Tang Wenqian snapped back to the present and nodded at Meng Pei.

Having come from Dong'an Prefecture, he and Meng Pei had a lot to discuss. Their conversation was lively and engaging.

Just when Meng Pei and the others thought Tang Wenqian's visit was just a formality, he suddenly said, "I'm here today to announce an imperial edict."