Chapter 2430: Extra - Little Mengmeng Is Furious (Patreon)

Chapter 2430: Extra - Little Mengmeng Is Furious


The current relationship between Cheng Xian and Cheng Kangqi was no longer that of master and servant. Looking at the way they interacted now, it resembled that of a father and son.


Seeing the two of them, Shu Yu greeted them with a smile.


Cheng Kangqi smiled and said, "County Princess, I heard that your child is here too. Why haven't we seen her?"


"She's quite lively and couldn't stay put in the inn. She's out playing with her big brother now."


"Lively is good. Being too quiet can lead to being bullied." Cheng Kangqi had met Mengmeng before when Shu Yu had brought her to the Cheng family during Meng Han's wedding last year. At that time, Shu Yu had carried the child with her.


That little girl really resembled her parents in terms of her warmth and cuteness. Both Cheng Kangqi and his wife wanted a granddaughter just like her. Unfortunately, their elder son had let them down; they only had two mischievous boys.


Cheng Kangqi had come this time primarily to discuss something with Meng Yunzheng. His younger son had taken the township-level imperial examination two years ago and, luckily, had managed to become a xiucai.


However, he had failed the metropolitan-level examination when he went to the capital for it last year.


This result had been expected by the Cheng family, and while it was somewhat disappointing, there wasn't much sorrow. After all, few people were as exceptional as Meng Yunzheng, who became a top scholar with just one attempt. Most people needed to pass several examinations to achieve a similar result. The chances of Cheng Kangqi's younger son achieving the same feat were greatly increased with the guidance of Meng Yunzheng and the two other scholars at the Zhenglu Academy.


Cheng Kangqi had come today to discuss this matter. Meng Yunzheng had no objections, saying, "With his talent and character, there's no problem with him joining the Zhenglu Academy. When we head to the capital this time, you can just have him go directly to the academy. Master Huai'an is still there. I'll give you a letter to hand over to Master Huai'an."


Cheng Kangqi stood up and made a respectful bow. "Thank you very much."


"You don't need to be so polite, Uncle Cheng. I know Lingong as well. Back then, when the Cheng family was imprisoned, the determined look in his eyes, as well as the concealed blades he had on his person, ready to take his own life at any moment, left a deep impression on me. Even if I don't write a letter, there won't be any problems with him enrolling in the academy."


Although Shu Yu said this, having the letter would still make a difference.


Cheng Kangqi and Cheng Xian didn't stay long and took their leave.


Shu Yu had finished looking at the account book and noticed that Mengmeng and the others hadn't returned yet. She was about to go out to find them when she saw the little girl stomping into the room, puffing her cheeks in anger.


Surprised, Shu Yu asked, "What happened? Who upset you?"


"Those... those bad people."


Mengmeng said this in a quiet voice and then hurriedly went to her small chest of drawers, opening it and rummaging around inside.


Confused, Shu Yu looked at Huohuo, who was also fuming.


She then turned to Song Le, who explained, "We followed Senior Brother to a teahouse, where they happened to be holding a poetry gathering. Many scholars were showcasing their works, including calligraphy, paintings, and books. Mengmeng squeezed in to take a look and said she could paint too. She showed a particularly beautiful painting."


Actually, when Mengmeng said this, her voice was not very loud. Unfortunately, there was a young man nearby who enjoyed teasing children. He immediately raised his voice and shouted.