Chapter 2458: Chapter 49: Finale (Part 1)

Meng Yunzheng hadn’t expected that his disguise would be unexpectedly revealed in such a scene.

He lowered his head to look at his still teary-eyed little daughter and couldn’t help but rub his forehead.

Then he turned to the scholars who were still waiting eagerly for answers, exhaled, and nodded, “Yes, I am Mr. Shanju.”

Having said that, without waiting for everyone to ask their questions full of doubts, he squatted down and said to Mianmian, “Your big rabbit is with Prince Zheng, right? Daddy will go get it back for you now.”

Mianmian nodded emphatically, “Then go, Daddy.”

After letting her go, Meng Yunzheng reluctantly glanced at Shu Yu, turned around, and walked away.

He hurried off without visiting any other place, heading straight to Haina Tea House.

Indeed, someone was waiting for him outside the tea house, who led him in to see Prince Zheng as soon as he arrived.

The Haina Tea House was brightly lit inside but devoid of any guests.

Prince Zheng was sitting on the central platform of the lake where scholars debated during the day, with tables, chairs, and food placed on it, surrounded by candles, making it very bright.

Upon seeing Meng Yunzheng, Prince Zheng immediately stood up, smiled politely, and said, “Mountain Master Meng…no, I should call you Mr. Shanju, I’m honored to meet you, I’ve been waiting here for a long time, and you have indeed arrived.”

Meng Yunzheng was silent for a moment and respectfully said, “Prince, I came to retrieve my belongings.”

“Of course, I promised to keep it safe, and it is well-kept.” Prince Zheng waved, and someone behind him brought out a tray with a silk cloth layered on top, on which lay a painting scroll.

“Mr. Shanju, this is your painting, now returned to its original owner.”

Again in silence, Meng Yunzheng looked up and said, “Prince, is my daughter’s big white rabbit purse…still here?”

Prince Zheng paused for a moment upon hearing this and then nodded immediately, “Of course it is.”

Meng Yunzheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Prince Zheng, “…” So you rushed over late at night just to retrieve your daughter’s odd-shaped purse?

You’ve not even glanced at the painting, with your mind solely focused on the purse?

He instructed the servants to hand the purse to Meng Yunzheng, “Rest assured, Mr. Shanju, everything is intact.”

Only then did Meng Yunzheng accept the purse and pick up the painting scroll from the tray; after all, this scroll was given to Mianmian, and naturally, it also had to be brought home intact, not to be left behind.

Seeing him accept the items, Prince Zheng smiled, “Mr. Shanju, I’ve already seen your new work. And certainly, I’ve also looked at those two pieces from Lu’s. I believe…”

“Prince,” Meng Yunzheng politely interrupted him, “I know the Prince has a deep appreciation for poetry and painting, and has insightful understanding in these areas. However, it’s really too late today, and my daughter is greatly concerned about her big white rabbit purse; if she doesn’t see it, she refuses to sleep. So, I must first deliver the purse back to her. How about we have a detailed discussion another day?”

Prince Zheng could somewhat perceive how much he cherished his Little Princess.

Perhaps, Meng Yunzheng left the palace very late today, likely tired as well.

“Alright, feel free to visit anytime, I’ll certainly be prepared to welcome you.”

“Farewell.”

Meng Yunzheng left with the purse and the painting scroll, and the carriage drove back to the inn where they were staying.

This time when he entered the inn, the scholars who had previously been in the hall had already gone to their rooms to rest.

Meng Yunzheng quietly returned to his room, and there, he indeed found Mianmian still waiting.

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