"Mother..." Meng Shen thought of his deceased mother, his eyes turned red and he was speechless.

Meng Ye let out a long sigh, "It's all a sin to talk about it. What happened in the past is in the past. Not long after you left, I sent you, my second sister, to another countryside. I only brought her back a few years ago. This person

It's just different from people. I gave you a hundred acres of fertile land so that you could live a good life, raise children, provide books and teach, but later I gave you a lot of land.

In the New Year, people gave you money and things, but what about you? How are you living now? But your second sister, a girl, has also lived in the country for so many years, living on just a few taels of silver every month, but she has grown up on her own.

Come on, reading and practicing calligraphy is no worse than that of a young lady from a wealthy family. In comparison, you are really a man in vain."

"Father, my son realizes his mistake. It's just that your grandsons are getting older, but they can't afford to study or learn martial arts. They are all your direct bloodline. I beg you, father, to have mercy and hire a master for them.

I can be successful in the future." Meng Shen ignored the sarcasm in Meng Ye's words and said what he had practiced thousands of times at home before.

"Okay, you can just keep them." Meng also nodded in agreement.

Meng Shen was overjoyed. Before he could say anything grateful, Meng Ye poured cold water on him with the next sentence.

"I will send them to the military camp to serve as soldiers, and they will be paid one or two taels of silver per month. I took a look and found that among your dozen or so children, seven or eight can barely serve as soldiers. This adds up to a monthly salary of one or two taels."

Then the salary of one and twenty taels of silver, in the military camp

Food and accommodation are included, and there is no place to spend money. You can keep this money for them. If there is no future, you can keep it to marry a wife in the future. If there is future, I will naturally make arrangements." Meng Ye said in a cold tone.

Meng Shen was extremely disappointed.

"Father, they are all your grandchildren!" Meng Shen almost shouted again. His eyes were full of resentment and injustice. He is the eldest son of the Meng family!

"My grandson, do you know how I treat my other two sons?" Meng Ye said coldly, "A loving mother often loses her son. In order to prevent your two brothers from being spoiled by women like you, I will do anything.

I couldn't do it. I sent them to the military camp since they were eight years old. There were some orphans in the military camp who had lost their fathers and brothers and were helpless. We took them in together.

Studying or teaching martial arts, etc. are slightly older. Just like ordinary orphans, they become recruits. They are treated equally and there is no special treatment. Even most people in the military camp don’t know that they are my sons. They are only brought back for two nights during the holidays.

I will leave as soon as possible. Now I treat my grandson the same way. If he can survive, he will naturally be my grandson. If he cannot survive, he is a coward. He is not worthy of the surname Meng."

Meng Shen was shocked again. He did not doubt Meng Ye's words. He was just surprised by Meng Ye's coldness.

Meng Ye said: "Now my situation is not as good as what outsiders say. Years ago, I was demoted, lost my position as a general, and became a small city patrol officer. Everything had to start from scratch, and I was looked down upon.

Didn’t I grit my teeth and hold on? What about you, it seems that you destroyed all the hundred acres of fertile land back then, right? That’s all, now I, as a father, owe you something.

It's yours, take these two hundred taels of silver back and buy some land. From then on, I will give you twenty taels of silver every month, which is enough for you to live on. Then you can hire a country teacher to educate your children. If you want to practice martial arts, just leave

Come down, I will send them to the military camp, but the war is tight, and the future in the military camp is fought for with one's life. You can make your own decisions about your own children."

"Then Father, please allow us to discuss it as a family." Meng Shen was stunned for a long time. He had no idea for a moment, and then he thought of Mi's previous instructions. Lai must rely on the Meng family to drag him.

Meng also nodded, "It's freezing cold. It's really unkind to ask you to go back like this. The Meng family has a small village outside the city. You and your family will stay there for the time being. Don't come to Meng Mansion again. I just followed

What you said about your second sister, now our family has to rely on your second sister, she is pregnant, and if you show up and remind her of those unpleasant memories in the past, no one can protect you."

Meng Yede made some threats, which frightened Meng Shen. He obediently obeyed Meng Yede's instructions, got into the car prepared by the housekeeper, and the family was sent outside the city.

Meng Ye, who breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and saw Mrs. Meng standing behind him, and couldn't help but look a little embarrassed.

Mrs. Meng said lightly: "Actually, it doesn't matter even if you keep them for a few days. Xiaofu may not come back tomorrow, and even if he comes, he may not stay for a long time. There are so many guards in Prince Ding's palace, even if your son still wants a wife.

You can't get in even if you try hard, so why be so unkind?"

"Who am I doing this for?" Meng Ye became a little angry, "If you are so kind, why didn't you come out just now?"

"I didn't give birth to him, so what does it have to do with me?" Mrs. Meng only found it funny. "I'm just worried. If your princess and daughter knew that you were so indifferent to your son and grandson, they might have some thoughts in their hearts. After all, we are all in the same boat."

Meng Ye frowned slightly. Women know women better. Mrs. Meng may be right, so she asked: "In your opinion, what should I do?"

"What I said may not be right." Mrs. Meng said leisurely.

"You're celebrating the New Year, do you have to argue with me? If Xiaofu is unhappy, will it benefit you?" Meng Ye was a little frustrated.

Mrs. Meng hesitated for a moment. During this time, she had been arguing with Meng Ye and stabbing him when she found an opportunity seemed to have become a habit. She didn't mean it just now, she just said it subconsciously. Meng Ye reminded her that today is

It’s really not easy to quarrel on the first day of the Lunar New Year, children.

They were all here, especially when my son finally came back. He must have felt bad when he saw his parents quarreling, so he restrained his contempt and said seriously: "Find more safe people, watch the big family carefully, and don't let them

Run out, especially don't let them find Xiaofu."

"How dare they look for Xiao Fu? I just told Meng Shen that the death of Xiao Fu's biological mother was the fault of his own mother. If he wanted to find Xiao Fu, he would have to send him to his door for revenge. Where would he dare to go? Meng was also a little dissatisfied.

I believe Meng Shen dares to do this.

Do you still want to kill your biological daughter? Now you are not acting like a normal person? Mrs. Meng thought so in her heart. After all, she was still thinking about the New Year and did not want to quarrel. She refrained from saying unpleasant words and only said: "People are poor and crazy and can do anything."

If he could do it, if he had any backbone or sense of shame, he shouldn't have come to him at all.

You really can't survive. You just said that you should have been content with giving them enough money to live on. But now they want to continue to stay here. Their plot must be very big. We must also guard against those who are interested in using them to do anything.

Historians like to make a fuss about this kind of thing. You are a civil servant now, and your reputation is very important."

Meng Ye thinks about it and it makes sense. How many of the censors like Li Zhengdao like to answer questions and impeach corruption and bribery? Most people just muddle along, impeaching a few spoiled concubines and destroying their wives, being unfilial to their relatives, having trouble in the back house, and other trivial matters.

.It is an honor to be able to win over a powerful minister with such a small thing, and he will hold on until he is full.

If you really want to read his book, you can dig out old stories from many years ago, and then tell Xiaofu's life experience, which will make their whole family disgraced.

It's better to find a few more people to watch over the big family to avoid any trouble.

Early morning on the second day of the second grade.

Su Yiqing dressed up and changed clothes under the service of the maid and mother-in-law.

To be honest, she really didn't want to go to Meng's house. She would rather stay at home and enjoy the world of two people with Lian Yufeng, and Lian Yufeng also said that she really didn't want to see Meng Ye's fake face, so she could find an excuse.

She won't go, it's just that she doesn't want to be criticized for such a trivial matter.

After all, it is a custom in the Zhou Dynasty to return to her parents' home on the second day of the Lunar New Year, and everyone does it. Not returning will be detrimental to her reputation, and will indirectly affect Lian Yufeng, so the family must take care of each other.

Lu Teng and the others were busy in the kitchen early in the morning, preparing to eat when they returned to the Meng family. Su Yiqing was pregnant now, so she had to be particularly careful about her diet. It was impossible to go back to the Meng family without eating a sip of water and snacks, so they had to prepare it for the palace.

It feels safer to stay in the hands of family members.

After everything was ready, Su Yiqing dressed up and got into the carriage with the help of Lian Yufeng.

The carriage drove very slowly, making a squeaking sound as it ran over the snow-covered stone road. There were constant sounds of firecrackers being set off outside. Lian Yufeng stopped Su Yiqing, held her hand and said, "We will just have a little chat later."

Just take a seat and come back."

Su Yiqing smiled: "It's okay, I'm not that delicate. Mrs. Meng is very sensible and good at talking. She won't say anything to make me unhappy. Don't worry too much. Even during the Chinese New Year, it's impossible to be happy every day.

It's funny, there are always some worries, they are just trivial matters, so don't be too nervous when the time comes."

Lian Yufeng patted Su Yiqing's hand, still a little worried in his eyes, maybe this was his first child.

Su Yiqing felt that maybe every man was like this when he became a new father, not just Lian Yufeng.

Just as I was thinking about it, someone suddenly rushed out from the front, stopped the convoy, and called my sister.

The guards of Prince Ding's Mansion were like wolves and tigers. Without waiting for the man's second cry, they quickly stepped forward and captured the man. They did not allow him to continue talking. They directly gagged his mouth, tied him up, and put him in a corner next to him.

Just wait for the convoy to pass by and then start cooking.

For Su Yiqing, who was in the carriage behind, she just felt that the carriage stopped briefly for a second or two, probably because she encountered a child or a cat or dog crossing the road.

When they arrived at Meng's house, Meng Yan and his two younger brothers stood at the door to greet her sister and brother-in-law.

Originally, Meng wanted to come out to greet him in person, but Mrs. Meng said how could a father-in-law greet his daughter and son-in-law on his own? If word spread, it would bring bad reputation to his daughter and son-in-law. Being too attentive would make people uncomfortable, so he could only wait in the hall.

After entering the courtyard, Meng Ye acted like a father and greeted him, but Su Yiqing was a little overwhelmed and answered some of his questions and answers very perfunctorily.

Meng was not a person who didn't know how to read people's eyes, and his face showed a bit of embarrassment. Lian Yufeng came to the rescue and suggested that Meng also go to the study room to talk. This made Su Yiqing breathe a sigh of relief.

Su Yiqing, Mrs. Meng and the Meng Yan siblings stayed in the flower hall.

There are too many Mrs. Meng who can still remain as usual, but Meng Yan seems a lot shy because he is about to get married. Although the two brothers Meng and Guang have experienced a lot in the military camp, they are generally relatively young and have no experience.

They were all a little surprised when they saw Yan's father being so attentive to his second sister and brother-in-law. They were also in awe of the second sister and brother-in-law. They just stood aside and did not dare to speak.

Su Yiqing first looked at the two brothers Meng Guang, especially Meng Guang. They hadn't seen each other for half a year. Meng Guang had grown half a head taller and was already full of adult size. People said that the food in the military camp was very nourishing, so both brothers grew taller.

Very strong.

Because Meng Yan was about to get married, she looked a lot shy. She no longer looked like the arrogant girl she was when they first met, and she kept hiding behind Mrs. Meng.

The three siblings spoke auspicious words to Su Yiqing in unison. Su Yiqing was prepared. She took out three red envelopes and gave them to the Meng Yan siblings.

The Meng Yan siblings took it restrainedly, and each of them said softly, "Thank you, second sister."

Su Yiqing didn't expect to enjoy much family happiness here, she was just doing her duty as a daughter of the Meng family.

Mrs. Meng probably didn't want her son and daughter to get too close to her, or she had something to say, so she sent Meng Yan to the kitchen to see how the dishes were done. Then she sent her two sons to the study, until only the remaining people in the flower hall were left.

After leaving Su Yiqing, she said sincerely: "Xiaofu, thank you."

Su Yiqing knew that this thank you was for the marriage of Guojun Prince, so she smiled lightly: "This is a holy wish and has nothing to do with me."

Mrs. Meng was startled for a moment, and immediately realized that she did not want to have anything to do with this matter. This kind of thing should not be known to outsiders, so she immediately said: "I mean thank you for preparing so much dowry for Yan'er.

The house is short of these things."

Su Yiqing smiled again: "This is the prince's wish. You don't have to be polite, mother. This is what a sister should do. It's just that after my sister gets married, my brother will get married, and I am pregnant, so I'm afraid there will be some oversights. Mother must not be offended.

"

"How come? Fu'er, you should pay more attention to your health. Look at you. You haven't gained much weight. That's not good. You have to eat more and gain weight to make the remaining children strong." Mrs. Meng said and looked at Su Yiqing.
To be continued...