CHAPTER 87: CHAPTER 87: HIS MOTHER IS HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH THE COUNTY MAGISTRATE

The system was silent.

After a while, it finally spoke.

"At the beginning, I was too weak, and there was nothing I could do."

"Can that silver be returned?" Meng Yao asked.

"No, because the silver has already been used up by me."

"So can I choose not to give you the fortune?" Meng Yao asked.

The system’s voice sounded like it was on the verge of tears.

"It’s really all used up, I’m not lying. Keeping the fortune won’t help you, but giving it to me will speed up my repair process. Once fully repaired, it would be greatly beneficial to you."

Meng Yao pouted, "All those benefits you mentioned, aren’t they just your words?"

"I’ll activate the function panel for you."

The system felt a bit wronged.

"Honest communication leads to better relationships," Meng Yao said in a cheerful tone. "This system indeed has quite a lot of functions. What is this group chat about?"

Was it the kind of chat group she understood?

"There are many systems. Group chat is the communication between systems, or it can be communication between hosts bound to systems. Right now, I’m in a semi-damaged state, so I can’t contact other systems."

"Are the hosts bound to other systems all from the same place as me?" Meng Yao asked curiously.

"Not at all; they are from various dimensions. Host, don’t overthink it. In your limited lifespan, the possibility of fully repairing me is minimal."

Various dimensions, that should mean parallel worlds?

So it really does exist?

Also, since she has already transmigrated, what else is impossible?

"How do I give you the fortune?" Meng Yao asked.

"Would you like to transfer a bit of fortune to the system?"

There were two options, "Yes" or "No."

In her mind, Meng Yao thought ’yes,’ and then a small golden point transformed into a glowing light in her mind.

"Host."

Meng Yao listened, feeling the system’s voice seemed to have gained a slight liveliness.

"Anything else?" Meng Yao asked.

"Host should strive hard to gain more fortune. Perhaps within the host’s lifetime, I can be fully repaired. By then, I can help the host check on the host’s family situation from your side."

Meng Yao was stunned, and her voice became excited again, "Are you serious?"

"The system doesn’t lie."

Even though Meng Yao had fully accepted the fact that she had transmigrated, and integrated well into her predecessor’s life, she still missed home, her parents, and her friends during quiet nights.

The system seemed to have hit Meng Yao’s weak spot.

"Besides earning officials’ gratitude, is there any other way to gain fortune?" Meng Yao asked.

"The simplest way is for the host to become an official."

"Me, an official?" Meng Yao laughed.

Nowadays, it’s no big deal for a woman to hold office.

But in ancient times...

Though there were records of women in official positions throughout history, they were few and far between.

"The host can become a medical officer."

The system suggested an idea.

It seemed doable?

"Being an official means continuous fortune?" Meng Yao asked.

"It’s not that simple. Just, the host should strive to become an official first. Although being a medical officer is relatively easier compared to other posts, there’s no precedent for women becoming officials in Zhou Country from the founding till now. Oh, by the way, if the host can become the emperor’s woman, there’s fortune in that too. The concubines in the palace all have ranks."

Be the emperor’s woman? If she were a young maiden, perhaps there would be a slight chance.

Heh heh, she is the mother of a young maiden.

So, what the system said is completely useless.

Meng Yao ignored the system. This kind of thing can’t be rushed.

Once she had a goal, she just needed to work towards it.

The idea of becoming a medical officer, perhaps she could ask Lu Luoxing about it.

Next time they meet, she would inquire about it.

Two days later, Li Baixia visited to take Meng Zhu back home.

Since Li Chang’an would accompany Meng Yao to attend the exam with Zhao Dahe, he temporarily stayed at the Zhao Family.

Li Changning returned home with Meng Zhu.

Meng Zhu brought up the matter of sketching the lock piece again, but Meng Yao said they would talk about it after Zhao Dahe’s exam.

Li Baixia told Meng Yao not to hesitate to ask if she needed anything, and that even though ties with the Meng Family were severed, she shouldn’t treat him any differently. He and Meng Zhu would always consider the Zhao Family as relatives.

Meng Yao politely thanked Li Baixia.

Li Baixia then instructed Li Chang’an to listen to Meng Yao while at the Zhao Family.

After that, he left with Meng Zhu.

Li Baixia brought quite a few things with him, which Meng Yao and Song Xiu’er were sorting out one by one.

They hadn’t finished arranging the things when there was a knock at the courtyard gate. Meng Yao thought Meng Zhu had forgotten something, but upon opening the door, it was the government officer who had visited a few days ago, with a carriage behind him.

"Officer, is there something urgent for you to visit suddenly?" Meng Yao’s face was calm, but inside she was extremely nervous.

"I apologize for the sudden visit, madam. Please forgive the intrusion." The officer was very polite.

Judging by this, it shouldn’t be anything bad.

"No intrusion at all. If there’s anything, please come in and speak." Meng Yao quickly stepped aside to invite them in. To common folk, a government officer is still an official, and she couldn’t let someone with an official standing converse at the doorstep.

"Please wait a moment, madam." The officer turned towards the carriage. When he turned back, he was holding a small child in his arms.

Meng Yao recognized the child.

But what did it mean for the officer to bring Little An here?

Meng Yao craned her neck to look; could it be that the County Magistrate had come too?

"Mom!" Little An’s voice was like a small cat’s, struggling to reach out towards Meng Yao with open arms.

Zhao Dahe happened to hear the commotion and came out. He hadn’t the chance to speak before hearing someone call for mom.

Zhao Dahe was a bit confused. Was that kid calling his mom?

When did she secretly give him a younger brother?

This was the officer who visited a few days ago. Could it be that his mom and this officer...

In an instant, Zhao Dahe imagined all sorts of scenarios.

Meng Yao was embarrassed.

The officer also seemed awkward, "Madam, truly sorry, my superior has no other choice but to have me bring the young master over. These days, the young master hasn’t been eating or drinking and keeps asking for madam, and he’s lost quite a bit of weight."

Indeed, the Little An in front of her looked much weaker compared to a few days ago.

"My superior only has this one child..." The officer sighed, "Please, madam, be merciful and help take care of Little An temporarily. Otherwise, with all this trouble, his health really won’t hold up."

Could Meng Yao refuse?

Clearly not.

Not to mention this is the County Magistrate’s son, even if he wasn’t, faced with such a situation, she couldn’t just stand by and watch.

Zhao Dahe was in disarray. His mom had a fling with the County Magistrate, and not only that, she abandoned the County Magistrate and the child.

The last visit to the government office, mom was recognized by the County Magistrate.

How capable could his mom be!

"Alright then." Meng Yao could only agree.

The officer was very pleased, handing Little An over to Meng Yao and taking a chest from the carriage, also retrieving a silver note from his pocket. "This is Little An’s belongings and provisions."