Things about the Meng Mansion are still slowly spreading in Yancheng, but Yancheng is no different than other places. There are many unworthy descendants of wealthy families. Some of them have committed crimes and were kicked out by their families. When they are desperate, they bite their relatives a lot.

Meng Shen's son had been expelled for almost twenty years. Most people didn't know that Meng Shen also had such a son. When the matter was found out, everyone didn't take it seriously. He already had grandchildren, so he still wanted to sue his father.

No, what can your father do to you? Don't say that your family is prosperous. Even if your father breaks your legs, you still deserve it. It is wrong for a son to sue his father.

Therefore, most people in Yancheng still favor Meng Ye. Even if a few people suspect that there is an inside story, they are not fools. If something really happens, you will not report it sooner or later. It will take more than ten years for the matter to subside before you come out.

He told me that he obviously couldn't survive outside. He wanted to give his father a hard time, but he didn't want to, so he made something out of nothing. Such an unfilial son really deserves to die.

Meng Shen was just an ordinary citizen with no official title. No matter how disgusted everyone was, they just regarded him as a street gangster and didn't bother to scold him. After two days of discussion, the direction of public opinion turned to the direction of a certain prince's daughter poisoning her husband.

On the other hand, the news shocked Zhou's family in Longlou County, Zhou Juren's hometown.

They were scholars who valued filial piety more, and could not tolerate the behavior of a son suing his father. They all inquired about it. Those who were familiar with him directly asked Zhou Juren to ask questions, while those who were not familiar with him made indirect inquiries about the servants and relatives of the Zhou family.

Those who had a good impression of Meng Yan before changed their minds and felt that this military commander's family just had no rules. Such a thing would never happen in a scholarly family. If any unfilial son dared to show such a sign, the clan would immediately hold a clan meeting.

When it comes to family law, most of the sons will be beaten to death with sticks and the daughters will sink into the pond.

Faced with all the disturbances, Zhou Juren was a little confused.

He couldn't study with peace of mind at all, and had to pretend to be nonchalant when it came to Meng Yan, because Meng Yan didn't seem to know about it yet, and no one dared to mention it in front of her.

But the Yang family was even more unwilling to marry the Quan family. She cried and begged, asking Mr. Zhou to help in any way.

But Mr. Zhou is also in a dilemma. The Quan family is still living in another courtyard. He has tried it out, but the Quan family will not agree to cancel the engagement at all. They said that they were the first to propose it. The girl's reputation is harmful, so she must marry Quan.

Family marriage. Now that I see the Quan family in decline, I want to regret it. Does that make sense?

Besides, before the marriage, the Quan family had not suffered such a disaster. Not to mention that the bad luck was brought about by the marriage with the Zhou family. Let’s just say that his grandson is talented in appearance. There are many families in Yancheng who want to get married, so you can definitely choose.

more suitable

We are all ladies, but the Quan family and the Meng family are related by marriage. The Meng family and the Zhou family are also related by marriage. We are all relatives. We can't let the reputation of the girl from the Zhou family be ruined, so we reluctantly agreed to the marriage. Now the Zhou family is going to burn bridges.

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Okay, forceful melons are not sweet. The Quan family is not forced. In this case, let's talk about the reasons for the rash marriage in the first place, and also explain the reasons for breaking off the engagement. The Quan family cannot bear the blame in vain.

Mr. Zhou was a scholar who always valued etiquette. The only time in his life that he went against the rules was when he made a private lifelong relationship with Zhou Juren's mother, He. That was under extraordinary circumstances. Even so, the rules were adhered to.

Now he is asked to admit that his daughter has had physical contact with others and married someone else because of her reputation. How can he do it? This is not just his reputation, the entire Zhou family will be affected if word spreads. For a long time

, girls from the Zhou family, whether they are unmarried or married, will probably be criticized by others.

Mr. Quan San is a businessman. He is a good bargainer and knows other people's weaknesses. He has seen and dealt with many rogue and profiteers, not to mention a scholar like Mr. Zhou.

Mr. Zhou has no choice.

Yang couldn't force him, so he was so angry that he approached Meng Yan.

In the past few days, I have seen Meng Yan acting like a normal person. He is doing needlework at home all day long and cooking for his husband. He looks very happy. In contrast to his daughter who is dejected all day long, Yang has suppressed the grievances he has suppressed for many years.

Her anger kept rising, and she felt why all the misfortunes in the world were concentrated on her alone.

Now that it's already like this, why do we still endure it? What's the point of enduring it any longer?

So Yang entered Meng Yan's house with an angry look on her face.

When Meng Yan saw Mrs. Yang coming in, she quickly put down her sewing and saluted, "Mother-in-law."

The sound of "mother-in-law" made Yang's rationality return a little, and she calmed down a little. Thinking of her identity, she really turned her face. She couldn't get any benefits at all. She didn't care, she was just afraid of hurting her daughter.

As this continued, Yang calmed down her mind a little and softened her face.

Meng Yan's face was obviously angry when she saw Yang coming in. She was not ignorant of the rumors these days, but sometimes silence was the best way to deal with it. After all, no one dared to ask her about it face to face so far.

, just pretend you don’t know, some things can’t be explained clearly.

What puzzled her was that Yang's anger seemed to only flash for a moment, then subsided quickly, and he put on a loving face again, which made her even more wary.

"Yan'er, are you doing needlework?" Yang asked after taking a seat and looking at the needlework in Meng Yan's hand.

"Yes, I want to make a thinner coat for my husband. The weather has been a bit hot these two days." Meng Yan lowered his head and said shyly.

"Oh, the sleeves of the middle coat should be made slightly shorter. When they write, the outer sleeves can be rolled up, and the inner sleeves should be shorter for convenience." Yang pointed out.

"Oh! I didn't expect that. I just saw that the sleeves of some of my husband's coats seemed a bit short. I thought it was because my husband was a little taller and the clothes didn't fit." Meng Yan said with some surprise, and then said gratefully, "Thank you very much.

Mother-in-law reminds me."

"It's okay, new wives are born like this. A woman's life is to live for a man. No matter how small a man's things are, he has to pay attention to them. Unfortunately, for women, no matter how big things are, men can't pay attention to them." Yang said.

Pun intended, if intended.

Meng Yan lowered her eyebrows and said respectfully: "A woman should regard her husband as her first priority. It is a woman's duty to support her husband and teach her children."

"Yes." Seeing that Meng Yan didn't answer, Yang changed the topic slightly and said with concern, "There are many people in the Zhou clan, and with more people, there will be more disputes. There are some things that women talk about in their free time.

There is no malice, just pay it back to others, the new daughter-in-law doesn’t understand everyone’s character, so don’t pay attention to some gossip.”

"Everyone treats me well." Meng Yan still didn't answer.

The anger in Yang's heart came to the fore again, and she was still pretending. After thinking about it, she simply said: "Others can just pay it back. Even Kuishan's daughter-in-law doesn't have a gatekeeper. Yesterday she asked me...what was she going to say?

If you don’t like it, don’t take it to heart.”

"I don't know how. My sister-in-law is very nice. She taught me how to make a new knot yesterday." Meng Yan said, casually taking out a knot from the sewing basket and showing it to Yang.

"That's good." Yang raised the topic several times. Meng Yan didn't take the bait. She didn't know whether she really didn't know or was just pretending to be stupid. After thinking about it, she simply said directly, "But having said that, some misunderstandings should be clarified earlier.

, so that it doesn’t sound good if people pass it around, don’t you think so?”

At this time, Meng Yan's face showed an uneasy look. She hurriedly asked: "Mother-in-law, is there something my daughter-in-law did not do well? Please tell me directly, and my daughter-in-law will definitely change."

"It's nothing...just a little rumor." Yang hesitated and lowered his voice, "I just don't know who spread it first. It's your eldest brother...it's a bit unfilial."

"Oh!" Meng Yan lowered his head, looking a little ashamed, and whispered, "To be honest with my mother-in-law, in fact, my eldest brother went to live in other places before I was born. He is more than ten years older than me, so naturally he is

There are some reasons, what they are specifically, my father did not say, and the children did not dare to ask more, but the reputation of being unfilial is a bit serious, and my father is in his prime.

, It’s not easy for the eldest brother to make a living outside. Maybe he has such a reputation because he has less contact with his family. Our family used to be military commanders. My father thinks that men should have ambitions in all directions. It’s not just my eldest brother, it’s just the two of me.

My younger brother, I have been sent to the military camp for training early. We will see how things go after we get married in a few years. Maybe we won’t be able to split up and go out."

"So that's it. Maybe everyone has misunderstood. In that case, please explain it to everyone." Yang said with a kind face.

"Yes, my wife knows, thank you mother-in-law for reminding me." Meng Yan said sincerely.

Yang nodded, gave some pointers on needlework, and then left.

After she left, Meng Yan's face darkened slightly.

It's not that she hasn't heard the rumors, she just feels strange that if something so serious is going to happen, why doesn't her mother send someone to tell her? If her mother doesn't say anything, does it mean that the matter is not very serious? But this kind of thing is usually very secret.

Judging from these rumors, the eldest brother did not really file a complaint against his father. This place is neither far nor close to Yancheng. Why are there so many rumors? Was it spread by Mr. Quan San?

Meng Yan intuitively felt that Mr. Quan, the third old man, might not have the courage to go against the Meng family. Besides, it would not be good for him. Businessmen only care about profit. Most of them would not do anything that harms others but does not benefit themselves.

So who is it?

Meng Yan couldn't understand. At this time, Mother Ping, as an experienced nanny, persuaded her at the right time: "Young madam, as the new daughter-in-law, since you don't know the inside story, just pretend that you don't know. In this case, do nothing."

It's the best. I see, Mrs. Yang has been a little anxious recently, probably because of Miss Cai'er's marriage, so it's best if you don't do anything."

"But, wouldn't it be good to pretend that nothing happened? People in the clan would also say that." Meng Yan was a little worried.

Ping's mother pondered for a moment and made a suggestion: "Young madam, I have an idea. Please tell the young master whether you should go and see Mrs. He. After all, we have been staying in Longlou County for a while. He

Madam is in the next county, so delaying a visit is against the rules. It is reasonable to stay in the next county for a few days to avoid Mrs. Yang. I think something is wrong with her recently."

Meng Yan thought it made sense and had to find an opportunity to talk to her husband.

She didn't know what kind of person Mrs. He was, but at least she was her husband's biological mother and would not deliberately embarrass her new daughter-in-law. But Mrs. Yang was different, she would do anything for her daughter.

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Inside Prince Ding's Mansion.

Lu Teng informed Su Yiqing of some of Yue Mian's movements.

When he spoke, he did not avoid Aunt Qing. Aunt Qing likes to express her opinions, and she said with some dissatisfaction: "Yue Mian, this damn girl simply doesn't know what's good and what's good. I think the princess should be reprimanded."

"There is nothing wrong with people planning for themselves. Yue Mian is just an ordinary person. If she didn't have such a temperament, she would still be a maid who manages the attic." Su Yiqing looked at the buds that had just grown on the tree outside and said leisurely.

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Aunt Qing said again: "This is because that maid has no vision. How many people asked her to choose, but she picked the one who was the least promising. He was not even good at reading. If it weren't for her lack of confidence in her own talent,

, knowing that it will be difficult to pass the exam next year, why let the lady show up and go out to do things? Later

The few who came to be released were all young guards in the palace. Some of them went on tour with the prince this time. When they come back, they can at least become school captains. The maids assigned to them will be lucky. No matter how bad they are, they can

Protect your wife so that even the ruffians will not be frightened."

"Everyone has their own fate, and the days are long. It's too early to say this now." Su Yiqing said lightly, not wanting to talk about Yue Mian anymore, so she turned around and said, "Xue Niang is quite clumsy."

When it came to other stewards, Grandma Qing felt a sense of crisis and said: "It's just that I'm a little timid and look forward and backward."

Su Yiqing didn't say anything. She had known for a long time that the person who could take charge of Linglong Garden and Liuli Courtyard must be very skillful. The more this Snow Lady acted harmlessly, the smarter she became.

It's a pity that people who are too shrewd are too good at calculating gains and losses. They make many foolish mistakes and miss many opportunities.

She saw her own reflection in Xue Niang.

If it hadn't been for the accident, maybe she would have been alone like Snow Lady.

After all, it is not a good thing for a woman to be too smart. If she is dumber and easier to be fooled, it may be better. The ancients said that suffering is a blessing. If Snow Lady is dumber, she may just marry a man. Even if life is harder, at least she has a son.

There is a lively family with a daughter, and if the men don't live up to expectations, they don't necessarily live up to the expectations of the children. If the husband and wife don't get the love they deserve, they may have filial children to make up for it.

Most women in the world are like this. There are very few people who work hard all their lives and have nothing.

Like Xue Niang, you may have less suffering, but on the other hand, you won't have much fun. You may live a miserable life when you are old. When you are young, your life is more comfortable than others, but when you are old, you will have to work harder than others.

Su Yiqing didn't know why, but she suddenly felt a little unbearable.

After thinking for a long time, I finally asked someone to summon Snow Lady the next day. (To be continued ~^~)
Chapter completed!