Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 698 Finding an Opportunity to Confess

Xiao Wu was already very sad, and being blamed only made him feel even more depressed.

Seeing Xiao Wuzi like this, Zuo Datou couldn't bear it anymore.

This was all his own doing; his good intentions backfired, and he only made Xiao Wuzi feel bad.

Zuo Datou scratched his head in frustration. "Don't look so sad. It's all my fault. If something like this happens again, I'll make sure to talk to them first before asking you to go see them."

At this point, Zuo Datou paused for a moment, sensing something else.

Something's not right. Why was this done in such a rush? He should have taken it slow, taking people to see things from a distance.

There's someone else involved in this matter! Lord Meng! He said this whole thing is so strange.

It seems best not to discuss such matters with Magistrate Meng in the future.

Both Meng Changqing and Zuo Datou believed that the other party should not get involved in matchmaking.

Originally, the matchmaking between Xiao Wuzi and Shu Erhua had failed and was considered over, but unexpectedly, Qi Renli found out about it that very day.

He came over and started talking to Meng Changqing.

"Sir, did you speak ill of that person to Manager Shu?"

When confronted with Qi Renli's bulging nostrils, Meng Changqing quickly denied it, "No, it wasn't me."

"But what they're saying is that you're also there."

"Them?" Meng Changqing asked, "Which 'them'?"

"Ma... you don't need to worry about that."

Meng Changqing then countered, "And by what right do you have the authority to interfere with the shopkeeper's marriage?"

The imposing aura that Qi Renli had displayed vanished instantly.

Qi Renli sighed and sat down, saying, "My lord, don't you understand my intentions?"

“You should speak more clearly. I understand what you mean.” Meng Changqing picked up his teacup and turned away, not looking at him. “My feelings for Manager Shu,” Qi Renli said.

“What good is it if I understand?” Meng Changqing sighed along with him. “I think you should have made your feelings clear by now. Why doesn’t Manager Shu agree? Have you discussed this matter frankly with her?”

"This... how can we discuss this so directly?" Qi Renli stammered.

"You can't force matters of the heart, you understand?" Meng Changqing asked him.

Qi Renli nodded, "I did not force Manager Shu."

"Have you asked Manager Shu if she would like you to be around her?" Meng Changqing said. "If I hate someone, then having that person in my sight is harassment."

Qi Renli was startled and asked incredulously, "Harassment?"

“You’re not young anymore. Qi Xiang and Qi Rui have told me privately that your hometown sent a letter urging you to get married. Your parents have already found a suitable candidate for you and are just waiting for your nod.”

Even assuming, hypothetically, that Manager Shu also takes a liking to you, she would have to face your family. Would your family accept her?

Marriage, marriage, Meng Changqing thought of Xiao Dai.

Xiao Dai and Qi Renli faced the same situation, but made completely different choices.

One completely obeyed the arrangements, while the other still wanted to struggle.

That said, Xiao Dai's house has been decorated for a long time, but the bride has not yet arrived.

Last month, the county government received a letter from Fengkandao, saying that the bride had fallen ill halfway there and had to stay to see a doctor and recuperate. It was feared that it would be a few more days before she could reach Liangzhou.

Meng Changqing wanted Xiao Dai to take the doctor to pick up the person, but Xiao Dai said that the lady couldn't be left alone.

Meng Changqing could easily see that while he cared deeply for the Meng family, more importantly, he had no feelings for his wife, whom he had never met.

As she was thinking about Xiao Dai, she heard Qi Renli say with a sigh, "Is there absolutely no possibility between me and Manager Shu in this lifetime?"

"Whether it's possible or not, don't ask others, just ask yourself." Meng Changqing suggested, "Find an opportunity to confess your feelings to Manager Shu. If she has no interest in you at all, then from now on, stop bothering her and find someone else."