Xu Ying's heart moved and she whispered: "Perhaps Mr. Meng's illness is caused by this marriage."
It is not a new thing for children of aristocratic families to have no control over their marriages. Being forced to marry someone else when they have a sweetheart.
Xie Lingfeng hummed: "I have heard some rumors in the Hanlin Academy these days, I don't know whether they are true or not. I heard that the third girl of Su Mansion and Meng Siyuan are direct cousins. Meng Siyuan has been ill for a long time, and this third girl Su also
I've been sick all this time and haven't seen anyone else, you think it's a coincidence."
There is no airtight wall in the world.
Su Jin was placed under house arrest and was not seen in public for a long time. The incident of Meng Siyuan's illness is really worth pondering.
Xu Ying was a little frightened when she heard this, and blurted out: "Miss Su San, isn't she the future crown princess?"
Xie Lingfeng hummed and looked at Xu Ying.
Xu Ying didn't say the rest of her words, and said in silence for a moment: "When you go to visit the Meng family, don't ask random questions if you shouldn't."
When it comes to the prince, you have to be extra cautious.
Xie Lingfeng nodded in agreement and asked casually: "By the way, is Miss Zhao Liu still recovering from her illness? How long has it been and she still hasn't recovered?"
Therefore, if you keep recuperating without seeing anyone, it will definitely arouse people's suspicion.
Su Jin was recuperating in the Su family's inner house, which aroused many rumors. Zhao Xiyan suddenly went to the farm to recuperate and disappeared without a trace, how could there be no rumors?
Xu Ying felt sad in her heart and kept a calm expression on her face: "A few days ago, Yue Ya'er sent someone to deliver a letter to me, saying that she would be back soon."
Xie Lingfeng did not doubt that he was there, and responded with a smile: "That's good. If you don't show up, there will be gossip."
Xu Ying sighed secretly in her heart.
…
After a few days of rest, Xie Lingfeng, Huo Yan, Wu Shaoluohong and others went to Meng's house together.
The men of the Meng family, whether serving as officials or studying, were not at home. Mrs. Meng came out to greet them in person.
Among the group, Xie Lingfeng was the oldest of the same age, so he opened his mouth: "I heard that Brother Meng Xian is seriously ill, so we came here to visit him today."
In order to take care of her sick eldest son, Mrs. Meng looked haggard and smiled bitterly when she heard this: "Thank you for your concern. I will take you to see him right now."
Everyone was shocked when they saw Meng Siyuan.
Originally I thought there was another hidden reason for Meng Siyuan's illness, but now I saw Meng Siyuan lying on the bed, his face pale and his eyes dim.
As expected, he was seriously ill.
However, why not lie down, but lie down like this?
Everyone was muttering in their hearts, but Wu Shaoxin spoke up and asked directly: "Why is Brother Meng lying on the bed?"
Meng Siyuan smiled weakly: "I have malignant sores on my back and it hurts so much that I can only do this."
Mrs. Meng turned her head to the side and quietly wiped away her tears.
Everyone stayed for half an hour, comforted each other with words, and then left together. Mrs. Meng sent everyone away, returned to the house, and cried to her eldest son who was lying on the bed: "Siyuan, you
Just don’t be stubborn.”
"Of course Jin'er is very nice. I am her aunt, don't you like her? But how can we, the Meng family, dare to compete with the Tian family for our daughter-in-law? The prince is in love with Jin'er, and the queen also likes Jin'er very much. Everyone knows that
, Jin'er will be the Crown Princess in the future."
"Listen to your mother's advice and stop making trouble. Listen to your grandfather and marry Miss Su Si..."
Before he finished speaking, Meng Siyuan interrupted: "Mom, stop talking. I have already said what I want to say. I am not qualified to compete with His Highness the Crown Prince, so I will not marry. In short, I will never
I won’t marry Miss Su Si.”
Mrs. Meng's heart was as sharp as a knife, and tears were streaming down her face: "Your grandfather was so angry that he went home twice. If you don't bow your head, and you continue to beat me like this, you won't be able to bear it."
Wherever Meng Siyuan had malignant sores on his back, it was obvious that he had been tricked by family members. Twenty solid sticks were used, and the skin and flesh on his back and buttocks were all broken.
The same thing happened last time. He was beaten with a stick and took two months to recover. As a result, Meng Siyuan was still stubborn and refused to go to the Su family to propose marriage.
The old man of the Meng family became angry and took another action against the family. Meng Siyuan was a scholar, so he could not hold back and had to take leave to continue to recuperate.
Mrs. Meng cried sadly, but Meng Siyuan did not tire of it, simply closed her eyes and silently recited Su Jin's maiden name in her heart.
Cousin Jin, even if I can't marry you, I will never marry anyone else.
…
Zhao Mansion.
Zhao Queyu entered Zhao Suxin's boudoir angrily.
Zhao Suxin laughed: "Who provoked you? Why are you so angry?"
Today, Miss Ji and Zhao Queyu from the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment received the post, packed up their clothes, and went out to visit happily. Why did they come back so angry?
Zhao Queyu said angrily: "That annoying Murong Yan was gossiping in front of people today and gossiping about my sixth cousin. I couldn't get angry anymore and started a quarrel with her."
"How can there be such a disgusting person in the world! What does it have to do with the sixth cousin going to the farm to recuperate? She actually said that the sixth cousin ran away with another man, and that the Zhao family used it to recuperate to hide from others. I was so angry.
!”
Zhao Suxin's expression changed as she heard this: "Did Murong Yan really say that?"
Zhao Queyu said angrily: "Yes, I said it in front of everyone in public. I was so angry that I yelled back."
This kind of gossip is really vicious.
If these words spread, it will completely destroy Zhao Xiyan's reputation.
The most powerful counterattack is for Zhao Xiyan to show her face in front of others. Such ridiculous and levelless rumors will be self-defeating.
Zhao Queyu said anxiously: "Fifth cousin, let's go to the farm and bring back sixth cousin! I can scold Murong Yan today, but I can't cover everyone's mouths."
The problem is, Zhao Xiyan is indeed missing.
Zhao Suxin had already vaguely guessed the truth. She felt sad in her heart, cheered up and said with a smile: "Don't pay attention to these ridiculous words."
Zhao Queyu couldn't persuade Zhao Suxin, so he went to his mother Sun's yard and said these words again.
Mrs. Sun has been worried a lot lately and looks haggard: "I know this matter well, so don't worry about it."
Zhao Queyu flattened his mouth and stamped his feet unhappily: "The fifth cousin refused to go to the farm with me, and my mother treated me like this. Everyone treated me like a child. I am fourteen years old and know everything. The sixth cousin decided
Something happened, right? Otherwise, why haven't you come back? I want to see her, but you don't allow me to go. You don't even tell me which farm I live in."
Mrs. Sun's face darkened: "What nonsense are you talking about? Outsiders talk nonsense, but you take it seriously. Go back to your yard quickly."
Zhao Queyu wiped his eyes with the back of his hand aggrievedly and left crying.
Mrs. Sun let out a long sigh.
In the evening, Zhao Yuanren came back. Sun sighed: "Master, please don't hide it from me. Those rumors outside are really unbearable."
"Where did Yue Ya'er go?"
I'm suffering from yang, I took fluids for four days, and rested for a few more days. I only had the strength to come up and bubble up today. Everyone, take care of your health~
