Chapter 1880: Chen Qiu's Plan to Seek Help from Meng Yunzheng

Chapter 1880: Chen Qiu's Plan to Seek Help from Meng Yunzheng

Xun Sheng felt quite helpless. He let out a sigh and said, "Miss Chen, it's not that I don't want to help you. There's a personal feud between your father and the County Princess of Wen'an. Besides, your father... I'm just a mere scholar, at most a successful candidate in the imperial examination. There's really not much I can do."

He did know some well-connected acquaintances, but if Chen Bing had really committed a crime, he wouldn't want to get them involved either.

Chen Qiu raised her head. "No, Xun Brother, you have a way."

Xun Sheng was confused himself. "What way do I have?"

"It's, it's that Master Meng." Chen Qiu said, "Don't you have a connection with Master Meng? You said he's currently working for Lord Qi and has gained Lord Qi's favor. When we arrive at the prefectural yamen, Lord Qi will be presiding over the case. You, you can find someone to tell Master Meng, ask him to speak a few words in front of Lord Qi on behalf of my father."

Chen Qiu had accidentally seen Xun Sheng conversing with Meng Yunzheng. At that time, Meng Yunzheng had been accompanied by a group of soldiers as he left the prefectural yamen, displaying an imposing demeanor that indicated his exceptional status.

What had surprised her was that Xun Sheng actually knew Meng Yunzheng. After meeting at the entrance of the prefectural yamen, they had exchanged a few words.

From their expressions at the time, it was obvious they were old acquaintances.

Chen Qiu had inquired with Xun Sheng afterwards. He had sighed and said, "He, like me, was a top scorer in last year's provincial examination. Unfortunately, I ranked third, while he was the champion. He's talented, and now he's a favored individual by Lord Qi. His future seems promising."

Xun Sheng's eyes had been filled with envy as he spoke.

Chen Qiu had thought about it and even mentioned it to her father, Chen Bing. She told him that this time, her choice of a man should be correct.

Chen Bing had been quite pleased, even giving her some money and telling her to be generous when she was outside, buying more cosmetics to enhance her appearance.

As a result, when Chen Bing found himself in trouble, he quickly thought of that person who had gained favor with Lord Qi.

That was how Chen Qiu ended up seeking Xun Sheng's help.

But unexpectedly, after Xun Sheng heard her request, he choked up momentarily. His expression became exceptionally complex.

Thinking that he was reluctant, Chen Qiu put on a more pitiful expression. "Brother Xun, I'm begging you, just one sentence. Help me mention it to Master Meng."

Seeing that Xun Sheng was softening, his companion couldn't help but give him a nudge—there was no way he could agree. Such connections should be used when it really mattered. They absolutely couldn't be squandered here.

Xun Sheng rubbed his forehead and let out another heavy sigh. He told Chen Qiu, "Miss Chen, it's not that I don't want to help you, but... that Master Meng, he's the County Princess of Wen'an's fiancé."

His companion: "..." Oh my god, Chen Bing is really in trouble.

Chen Qiu stopped in her tracks, looking at Xun Sheng incredulously. "What did you say?!"

"The County Princess of Wen'an is Master Meng's fiancée. That's how I got to know the County Princess," Xun Sheng explained.

Chen Qiu's eyes widened, staring straight ahead at the procession that was growing further away.

Xun Sheng's gaze towards Chen Qiu was now filled with pity and helplessness. "Miss Chen, please calm down first. Even though Master Meng has a close relationship with the County Princess, from what I know, he's a fair and straightforward person. He wouldn't cover up for someone. So, rest assured, as long as your father is truly innocent, I believe he will be fine."

His companion glanced at him skeptically. Really? Are you sure about that?