CHAPTER 103: CHAPTER 103: HE ASKED ME TO CONSIDER BECOMING ZI’AN’S MOTHER

This was certainly unclear between his mother and the County Magistrate.

Firmly believing he could use connections to pass the examination.

With his knowledge, does he need to rely on connections?

Zhao Dahe almost wanted to laugh.

He sincerely spoke, "Chen, though you seem not young, you are still young. Study hard, and you will have the opportunity to pass. Using crooked ways to achieve goals by luck will surely lead to trouble in the future."

"After all, there is no cat without claws in this world. If you want people not to know, don’t do it yourself."

"You also mentioned earlier, it’s hard for students from poor families, so isn’t it better to be practical? After all, missteps could ruin your future."

His words were earnest and heartfelt.

If there really is something, you can use it to talk about it.

Talking nonsense about something that has no evidence.

"Chen, you, just leave quietly, and I’ll pretend today’s incident didn’t happen. After all, I have a kind heart." Zhao Dahe continued.

"Of course, if you can tell me who spread the rumors, I’d appreciate it. Someday, if you need something from me, I might just be able to help you."

Chen He was outraged, "Zhao Dahe, you’re teasing me!"

"I’m not teasing you; it’s the one spreading rumors who is teasing you. But this person really has guts. How dare they spread rumors about the County Magistrate without fearing imprisonment?" Zhao Dahe questioned puzzledly.

After all, the County Magistrate is the highest official in Huaiyuan County.

Is this watched by those eyeing the position of the County Magistrate?

If so, wouldn’t his mother inadvertently be drawn into political struggle?

"Fine, Zhao Dahe, since you don’t care about your mother’s reputation, don’t blame me for being rude." Chen He angrily said.

"Chen He, do you have no brains? Everything requires evidence. If you can’t provide it, these words amount to slander and libel." Zhao Dahe stated leisurely.

Chen He was stunned.

He seems to have no evidence.

However, there was a trace of luck in his heart, thinking that woman looked greedy, probably...

Moreover, if such things are said, people will surely be curious, who will care whether it’s true or false? What can the County Magistrate do, manage the mouths of the entire county’s citizens?

When spread too much, the false must become true.

By then, if he denied, there wouldn’t be much loss?

"We’ll ride our mule and see the opera, just wait and see." Chen He stood up, "Farewell."

After Chen He left, Zhao Dahe quickly went to knock on the neighboring door. Turns out, Li Chang’an and Qin Zheng were not there.

His mother was not there either.

See, if they were there, with three rooms connected, would they remain indifferent?

Zhao Dahe sighed, what could he do? Just wait honestly for them to return.

He had been firmly instructed not to leave the room!

Of course, he had to obey.

Meng Yao was currently busy with Wen Nuan preparing food in the inn’s kitchen; the braised pig’s trotters for lunch need time, and making soup is labor-intensive.

The most crucial thing is, they have to watch the pot carefully throughout the process.

After Meng Yao told Wen Nuan about students often missing exams due to illness from eating bad things during exams, the young girl’s eyes widened even more.

Her brother is well-studied and has some fame in their town.

If this fame reaches the county, will anyone target her brother?

Once the meal is prepared, she has to go back and remind him seriously that besides what she brings back, he shouldn’t eat anything else.

Of course, she must be fully diligent in helping the lady watch the pot to prevent anyone with intentions.

Zhao Dahe finally saw Meng Yao and Wen Nuan each carrying a bamboo basket appear at the staircase.

"Mother~" Zhao Dahe’s voice was full of lingering resentment, his neck stretched long from waiting.

"Why are you sitting at the door?" Meng Yao puzzled, "Hungry?"

Though the bamboo basket was tightly covered, the aroma still wafted out, teasingly tempting.

Zhao Dahe’s nose was always keen, detecting the aroma of braised pig’s trotters.

Initially, he hadn’t felt hungry, but now he felt hunger instantly.

"Have Chang’an and Si Mo returned?" Meng Yao asked.

Zhao Dahe immediately felt annoyed again, those two really lack consideration. He couldn’t go out, yet they didn’t stick around to accompany him. They left like untamed horses, who knows if they returned.

"For all I know, they might be eating outside, let’s eat without waiting for them." Zhao Dahe angrily added, he planned to eat all the trotters.

"Li gracefully selected books for you young master!"

"Seems like you definitely don’t like them."

"Li, many students want the books you selected, how about selling them?"

Qin Zheng’s voice was teasing.

Li Chang’an remained unperturbed, "Alright, Si Mo, I’ll leave this matter to you. Once settled, let’s split the silver equally."

"Cousin, cousin, don’t you know me? I just tend to talk nonsense, it’s just talk. How could I not wait for you? If really not waiting, my mother wouldn’t agree either. Quickly come inside, come in, the food prepared by my mother is just finished." Zhao Dahe warmly welcomed.

Meng Yao laughed, "Everyone come in and eat, it won’t taste good when cold."

"By the way, Mother, I have something to discuss with you, let Wen Shu’s little Attendant Student leave first, it’s not convenient with her here." Zhao Dahe said, "Let her go back to eat, then come to tidy up."

Meng Yao nodded, and Wen Nuan put down the bamboo basket and went out.

"Dahe, didn’t we say earlier? Let people serve here, so they don’t feel too pressured." Qin Zheng spoke.

"Go, go, am I such a brainless person? If I’m asking her to leave, there must be a reason." Zhao Dahe glared at Qin Zheng.

Meng Yao started arranging the dishes and utensils while speaking, "Speak."

"When you were not here, Chen He came to find me." Zhao Dahe said.

"He came to find you? You don’t know him, do you?" Li Chang’an instinctively questioned.

"He wanted to go to Songzhu Pavilion with me, I refused." Zhao Dahe replied.

Li Chang’an squinted his eyes, "After you refused, what was his reaction?"

"He used Wen Shu as an excuse, persuading me a few times, only for me to turn him down sharply. I ridiculed him a couple of times, and he became angry out of embarrassment. He mentioned a few things, leaving me no choice but to allow him inside." Zhao Dahe proceeded to share everything Chen He had said.

Meng Yao was directly dumbfounded, only squeezing out a word after a long while, "It’s a pity this person is not writing stories, we just had a face-off in the alley behind the Government Office, didn’t even speak a word, yet he conjured up so many things in his imagination?"

A real talent!

If placed in the world before she crossed over, this person might end up as a gold-medal screenwriter!

"Indeed, I originally misunderstood, misled by Zi’an." Zhao Dahe said, "However, looking at him, it seems he doesn’t intend to let this go. Luckily mother and the County Magistrate have nothing between them! He can’t produce evidence, this won’t stir up trouble."

Meng Yao coughed lightly, "Today, I met with the County Magistrate, he asked me to consider becoming Zi’an’s mother."

Zhao Dahe was visibly shocked, the piece of braised pig’s trotter he was holding dropped onto the table with a slip.