Chapter 2252 Tang Wenqian's Choice
Meng Yunzheng had a very full schedule in just one day.
Shu Yu was not to be outdone. Although she had also returned to Chenggu County, Jiang Fengshou did not let her off the hook and directly presented her with a stack of account books.
Shu Yu couldn't understand it. Hadn't the account books just been delivered to her before the Lunar New Year? It's only been a few months since then, and so many more have arrived?
Of course, seeing the profits she made in the ledger brought her both pain and joy.
After reviewing the account book, Shu Yu met with Master Yang and He Er again. Although they couldn't attend her wedding, she promised to make it up to them at a banquet in Chenggu County later.
By the time they finished their work, it was already evening.
It was at this time that Tang Wenqian unexpectedly arrived, accompanied by his mother.
Tang's mother has changed quite a bit. She's probably eating and living better now, and there are people to take care of her. She's certainly being pampered. However, there's a hint of worry and sadness in her eyes, and she doesn't seem very happy.
Shu Yu thought about what Tang's mother had been thinking all along and roughly understood.
Tang Wenqian is not married yet, which has become a worry for Tang's mother.
Tang Wenqian came to deliver money to Meng Yunzheng. He is now the magistrate of Chenggu County, and Meng Yunzheng is the top scholar from Chenggu County. The government will naturally reward him.
Unfortunately, he received news that Meng Yunzheng did not intend to serve as an official in the court, but instead wanted to return to Dong'an Prefecture to open an academy.
Tang Wenqian's feelings were very complicated. Logically speaking, he should have persuaded Meng Yunzheng that even if they were to open an academy, it should be in Chenggu County to boost the culture and economy of his hometown.
However, Dong'an Prefecture happens to be Tang Wenqian's hometown. Since the other party is making contributions to his hometown, he can't very well be ungrateful.
Tang Wenqian couldn't help but look at Shu Yu, and saw that she didn't seem unhappy at all, as if she didn't mind Meng Yunzheng's decision to resign from his official post and become a teacher.
At this moment, he couldn't understand them anymore.
Tang Wenqian stayed at the Meng Family Escort Agency for nearly an hour, mainly to discuss current affairs with Meng Yunzheng, and also to hear Meng Yunzheng's opinion on another matter.
Tang Wenqian was a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial civil service examinations) who distinguished himself by serving under Xiang Weinan during the rebellion of the second and third princes. As a result, he was promoted by the emperor to the position of magistrate of Chenggu County. However, he was never a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), which was ultimately his regret.
He was now somewhat lost and melancholy, unsure whether to continue serving as an official and climb the ranks step by step, or... resign and retake the imperial examination to become a Jinshi.
Meng Yunzheng laughed and said, "Didn't you already have the answer? Otherwise, how could you, a county magistrate, suddenly have two choices?"
Tang Wenqian suddenly realized, "Yes, it was because I was attached to appearances."
He already had a bias in his heart, but he lacked the courage to break with the old and establish the new.
He stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "I understand, thank you." However, he was also aware that his current knowledge was not yet at the level where he could pass the exam on the first try.
There's no rush. He can calm down now and wait for the right time to take the imperial examination.
Meng Yunzheng didn't say anything. He got up and saw Tang Wenqian out.
After leaving the Meng Family Escort Agency and getting into the carriage, Tang's mother said softly, "Wenqian, look, the second daughter of the Lu family went back this time to get married. When are you going to find a daughter-in-law for your mother? You're already twenty-four. If you don't find one soon, people will gossip."
"Mother, I'm very busy every day, as you can see, I really don't have time."
Tang's mother muttered under her breath, "I think you're still thinking about the second daughter of the Lu family."
(End of this chapter)
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