Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 705 Don't ask him for money
Chen Xingqi received Meng Changqing's letter today.

Upon hearing from the servant that the letter was from Beishan County, he immediately thought of Meng Changqing.

While opening the letter, I was thinking that Meng Changqing was a cold-hearted person. Since we parted last time, I was the only one writing to him, and he never sent me a single word. I wondered what the purpose of this letter was.

If he asks for money, he'll kick Meng Changqing to death.

Unfolding the letter and quickly reading through its contents, Chen Xingqi thought to himself, "Meng Changqing really is as I expected."

Although it's not a loan, it's not much different.

Calculating the date, he figured that Bafanglaicai might have already arrived in the capital, so he took some snacks and dried fruit and went to the Meng residence.

The steward, Dai Dongwen, opened the door for the Meng family. Chen Xingqi recognized him, though he didn't know his name, but his face looked familiar.

Based on this familiarity, he assumed they knew each other.

"Can wealth come from all directions from home?" Chen Xingqi asked.

"Young Master Chen," Dai Dongwen opened the door wider, "please come in, they are reading inside."

"Wow! He's getting serious." Chen Xingqi has already entered the court as an official. Like Meng Changqing, he got into officialdom through his father's connections and didn't need to take the imperial examinations.

"Bafang, Bafang! I've brought you some snacks, aren't you coming out?" He shouted from the courtyard.

Seeing that the person didn't come out immediately, he added, "Judging by your posture, are you two aiming to become the top scholars in the imperial examination?"

In the short time it took Bafang to wash his face, he had already rambled on and on. When the man came out the door and stood in front of him, Chen Xingqi looked at Bafang and laughed, "Are you studying, or have you been keeping a vixen in your room that has drained all your energy?"

In comparison, Lai Cai was much cleaner and tidier, and the person looked more energetic.

"Young Master Chen," Bafang said weakly, "What brings you here?" "I just received your young master's letter and came straight here to see you." Chen Xingqi stuffed the things he brought into Bafang's hands, "Look, the most fashionable snacks in the capital. Don't forget my kindness. When you see your young master in the future, you must tell him."

"Yes." Bafang invited Chen Xingqi to sit in the hall and offered to make him tea.

Chen Xingqi immediately waved his hand, "Alright, seeing how hard you're working, I won't bother you any longer. I'll be leaving now. Your young master asked me to look after you, so I just came to say hello. If you encounter any trouble in the capital, just come to me directly. Don't be shy."

"Thank you, Young Master Chen." Bafanglaicai said almost simultaneously.

"No need to thank me, just tell your young master later."

After returning from the Meng residence, Chen Xingqi thought he should write a letter to Meng Changqing so that the heartless man would remember his kindness.

After writing only two lines, Chen Xingqi suddenly wondered if he should tell the Crown Prince about this.

The Crown Prince hadn't heard from Meng Changqing in a long time; he had mentioned him to him just a couple of days ago.

He also said at the time that no news was good news.

Thinking of this, Chen Xingqi picked up the letter sent by Meng Changqing and went to the East Palace.

As soon as he entered the East Palace and saw the palace servants cleaning everywhere and the newly planted flower gardens, something forcefully entered his mind: Miss Shi was going to marry the Crown Prince next month.

The letter from Meng Changqing reminded him once again that his love for Miss Shi was trouble and a disaster.

Chen Xingqi closed his eyes, composed himself, and then walked toward the Crown Prince's study.

The crown prince was quite surprised to see him. "Weren't you resting at home today?"

"Yes, but I received a letter from Changqing today and was just about to reply to him." Chen Xingqi handed the letter he had brought to the Crown Prince. "Do you have anything to tell him?"