Chapter 2120 Meng Yunzheng Closes Doors to Visitors
As darkness fell, the carriage finally arrived at the small courtyard in the south of the city.
The closer you get to the courtyard, the more lively the roadside becomes. Just when you think you're about to reach your doorstep, a carriage is already parked outside the gate.
Shu Yu's carriage couldn't pass in time, so she had to get off first.
Ying Xi was the first to step forward and knock on the door, but just as she raised her hand, a man suddenly jumped out from the side, frowning and blocking her way, saying, "Wait, what are you doing? Don't you know what's first-come, first-served?"
First come, first served?
Ying Xi looked puzzled. "Who are you?"
"Who do you care who I am? We were here first, so we should be the ones to see Young Master Meng first."
Yingxi looked puzzled and sized up the other man's clothes. He seemed to be a servant in the household of some wealthy family. The carriage parked at the gate must be his, right? It looked quite luxurious, so he must have some status.
Yingxi was unaware of the situation and wondered if the other party had something to do with Young Master Meng. However, judging from what he had just said, it seemed that he was not there to cause trouble.
Now that Young Master Meng is the top scholar in the provincial examination, it's possible that his master has dealings with him.
Therefore, Ying Xi remained silent. Since he arrived first, he would give him the chance to knock.
Seeing this, the other party was slightly satisfied and raised his hand to knock on the door.
Xia Yan's voice came from inside the door shortly after, "Who is it?"
The servant who had just been glaring at Ying Xi immediately smiled and said, "I am a servant of the Yibo Mansion. Our master and Young Master Meng are old acquaintances. Today, the master is hosting a banquet at the mansion and has invited Young Master Meng to come and reminisce."
There was a pause inside. Ying Xi thought Xia Yan would come to open the door, but the door didn't budge. Xia Yan's voice rang out again, "The imperial examination will begin in a few days. Our young master is too busy to attend to anything else and will be studying at home for the next few days, refusing visitors. Please ask this young man to convey to the Lord that he will not be attending the banquet and will visit again after the examination."
The servant looked a little embarrassed, but Xia Yan was right. Before leaving, the Earl had instructed him to treat him with courtesy and not to force him.
The imperial examination is in a few days. Since the other party has already said this, if he insists, it won't be making friends, it will be making enemies.
The servant could only force a smile and reply, "I will pass on the message to the Lord, wishing Young Master Meng success in the imperial examination."
Thank you.
The two finished their conversation right there in front of the door.
Although the servant's expression was not good, he could only turn around and prepare to leave.
However, when he walked down the steps, he found Ying Xi still standing there, and even raised his hand to knock on the door.
He frowned and said in a low voice, "Didn't you hear what they said inside? Young Master Meng is refusing to see any guests."
Ying Xi nodded. "I know, but we're not guests."
"What are you if not guests?"
"we are……"
Before Yingxi could finish speaking, Shuyu walked over with Xiaohuohuo in her hand. Seeing her still standing at the door, she asked curiously, "Yingxi, what's going on? Is no one home?"
The servant turned around when he heard the sound, and his expression changed slightly when he saw Shu Yu.
Yingxi immediately replied, "Yes, someone's here." She raised her hand again and knocked.
Xia Yan's voice came from inside again, "Is there anything else?"
Although his tone was polite, you could clearly sense that his voice had turned cold.
Ying Xi raised his voice, "Xia Yan, it's me. We've arrived in the capital. Open the door quickly."
The servant glared at her, "You..."
The moment the sound was uttered, the courtyard gate, which had been tightly closed, was suddenly flung open, revealing Xia Yan's surprised and delighted face.
(End of this chapter)
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