The news about the He family spread in the back house of the capital the next day.
Mengying was not a noble girl, so she shouldn't be the talk of the house. However, the business of the embroidery shop was booming, and she was half the owner of Wangchun House. She also had a close relationship with Mingzhu, so the matter of being exiled from the clan became a big deal.
, everyone knows.
For some reason, the business in the embroidery workshop became deserted. Occasionally, a few people came, but they were not focused on the embroidery. They all looked at Meng Ying and whispered.
Meng Ying let him look at her calmly, her eyes calm.
For several days, the business of the embroidery shop was very slow. Meng Ying simply asked the embroiderer to go back and rest for a few days, leaving Lin Xiao alone to look after the shop. She took Hongying and played on the swing at home.
Today is the sixteenth day. As the saying goes, the moon on the fifteenth day is sixteen round. Today the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, making the night very bright.
Lin Xiao came back from the embroidery workshop. As soon as he walked to the door of the house, he saw a man poking his head at the door.
When I saw the sneaky man, I immediately became angry. It was the bad energy I had been holding in for several days and had no place to dissipate. I grabbed the man's collar, raised my arm and wanted to punch him.
Seeing that something was wrong, the man begged for mercy, "Manager Lin, don't hit me, it's me..."
Taking a closer look under the moonlight, Lin Xiao withdrew his fist. Hey, he was actually an acquaintance, it was Qingzhou Luo Yu.
Lin Xiao let him go and said angrily: "Why are you here?"
"I've heard all about Miss Meng recently. I want you to bring a letter to Miss Meng for me." Luo Yu nodded, bowed and took out a letter from his arms.
Lin Xiao had a straight face, did not answer the letter, and said: "There are differences between men and women. Don't harm others or yourself. Young Master should go back early!" Like Hongying, he didn't like this person either.
After Lin finished the novel, he walked into the courtyard. Luo Yu took Lin Xiao's arm and begged in a low voice: "Although Luo is a scholar, he is not pedantic enough to follow what others say. Miss Meng is very sincere, so she must understand this matter."
There must be something hidden."
Seeing that Lin Xiao's expression showed some relief, he continued: "We are both from Qingzhou, so we are old friends. Now that we are guests in a foreign country, we should support each other."
Lin Xiao looked at Luo Yu, thought for a moment, took the letter handed over by Luo Yu, and closed the courtyard door with a bang.
Luo Yu hurriedly rubbed his nose, and the suddenly closed courtyard door almost flattened his nose. Although it hurt a little, he was in a good mood.
Lin Xiao knew that Hongying didn't want to see Luo Yu, so she asked: "Where is the girl?"
Hongying murmured at the pavilion, and Lin Xiao walked forward, only to see Meng Ying sitting at the stone table, holding her chin in one hand and looking up at the moon in concentration.
Hearing the footsteps, Meng Ying turned around and said: "You haven't eaten yet, go down and have a rest. You don't have to wait so late tomorrow, come back early."
Lin Xiao did not retreat as usual, but took out a letter from her arms and handed it to Meng Ying.
Meng Ying took a look and asked in surprise: "Who gave it to you?"
"It's Mr. Luo Yuluo."
Meng Ying hesitated for a moment, then took the letter and asked, "What did he say?"
"He said that he knew you were in a bad situation, and since we are both from Qingzhou, we should support each other."
"Oh? Did he really say that?" Mengying asked in surprise.
Lin Xiao nodded.
Meng Ying opened the letter and saw that Luo Yu's handwriting was excellent and he wrote three pages of it eloquently.
It writes about the Wu family who were abandoned by their family, but became a role model for women; it also writes about Jia Hongyu, who understands righteousness, is dissatisfied with her father's frame-up of Zhongliang, and asks herself to leave the clan, and can be said to be a hero among women...
Meng Ying smiled dumbly after seeing it, knowing that this was Luo Yu trying to excuse herself, but she knew exactly why she was excommunicated. But even so, this rare kindness also made Meng Ying feel guilty.
Warm.
Then he called Lin Xiao over and asked, "Go and see if he is still there. If he is, please come in."
Lin Xiao was stunned. If someone saw it in the middle of the night, wouldn't it attract gossip? So he hesitated and didn't move.
Meng Ying knew what he was thinking and said: "I'm not afraid of itching if there are too many lice, but I'm afraid of the false reputation."
After hearing this, Lin Xiao turned around and left, and not long after, Luo Yu was brought in.
Luo Yu was overjoyed when he saw Meng Ying actually seeing him, and followed Lin Xiaojin into the courtyard.
Lin Xiao brought Luo Yu to the banquet living room. Qinghe served tea and retreated. Not long after, Meng Ying came in with Hongying.
When Luo Yu saw Meng Ying coming, he stood up in a hurry and almost overturned the tea bowl.
Meng Ying opened her red lips lightly and said: "Master Luo, please sit down."
Luo Yu hurriedly saluted, "I have offended you girl today, I hope you will forgive me."
Meng Ying said sternly: "I understand Mr. Luo's wishes. But as an exam candidate, it's not appropriate to get too close to me at this time. Don't come back again in the future."
Upon hearing this, Luo Yu left the table and said seriously: "Although Luo is just a scholar, he is not someone who just follows what others say. The girl is a person who understands righteousness. I'm afraid there is a hidden reason why she was exiled from the clan. She just never told her.
It’s the way of outsiders.
We are from the same hometown, how can I add insult to injury! If the girl has anything to do, Luo Yu is willing to help the little dog and horse."
Mengying was very grateful in her heart, but after all, she was not related to him, so there was no need for others to bear the infamy for her.
Mengying stood up and said: "Meng Ying understands Mr. Luo's wishes. Han Chuang has studied hard for many years, and the elders in the family are eagerly looking forward to it. Academics are the most important thing. Don't be greedy for the scenery on the way and miss the distant mountains."<
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After hearing this, Luo Yu said sternly: "What you said is wrong. We have read the books of the sages and studied the words of the sages to guard the right way in the world. The girl has no fault at all. If it is really because of my association with the girl, I have
If the imperial examination is unfavorable, it’s okay not to take the imperial examination!”
Luo Yu's words touched even Meng Ying, who had been born in two lifetimes.
It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and relatives are still afraid of what others say. She and Luo Yu have only met Luo Yu a few times, so it is not easy for her to say these words at this time.
Luo Yu was wearing a moon-white gown today, with a silk ribbon tied around his waist. Different from Bairi's elegance, in Meng Ying's eyes, he looked a bit more heroic and chivalrous.
Hongying grew up in the city. Although she said that Luo Yu had nothing to do to show courtesy and that the imperial examination was a big deal, her words were really admirable.
"Mr. Luo understands the righteousness, and Meng Ying is very grateful. However, she must never say these words again. If she is really in trouble, she will definitely go to the prince's house for help."
Meng Ying originally said the polite words, but when Luo Yu heard it, it felt like hearing fairy music, and he suddenly beamed with joy.
After drinking half a bowl of tea and having no other excuse to stay any longer, Luo Yu said goodbye to Meng Ying with some reluctance.
When Luo Yu walked to the door, Hongying chased him out and handed Luo Yu a box. Although Hongying didn't say a word and handed it to Luo Yu before turning around and entering the hospital, Luo Yu knew that this must be a gift from Meng Ying.
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Before Luo Yu arrived at his residence, he hurriedly opened the lid of the box and took a look at it under the moonlight. It turned out to be a good inkstone, and he was immediately elated.
However, Hongying returned to the yard, tugging at the flowers and leaves without saying a word. When Lin Xiao saw it, she persuaded her: "Why are you doing this old habit again? Whenever you are worried, you tug at the leaves. If the flower tugs at the leaves again, you should do it."
Bald."
Hongying said angrily: "The girl is about to get haircut now. The rumors in the capital come at a really bad time. Who dares to come to propose marriage?"
"What do I think and what do I fear? We girls have a rift in our hearts and money in our hands. Why are you so worried..."
The conversation between the two was not loud, but in the dead of night, Mengying listened to it.
She did not interrupt the two of them, but returned to the room thoughtfully.
Yes, I am now approaching the age of haircut. I am not in a hurry. People around me are always worried about me.
Although I have money, I am still a prostitute. As the saying goes, a man is not guilty of carrying a jade. If this continues, there is no doubt that some trouble will come to your door.
It seems that getting married is an urgent matter.
On the second day, Hongying brought water to help Meng Ying wash up. She saw the green shadow under her eyes and knew that her master had not slept well all night.
Meng Ying looked at herself in the bronze mirror and said to Hongying: "Put on some powder. I'm going to give the pearl today, but I can't let her miss her."
Today, Mrs. Xiao's family returned to Meizhou. Although they were going to work, they disturbed many old friends. The deserted farewell pavilion was actually very lively.
Meng Ying wore a set of old and new goose-yellow gauze pants and a pink horse-faced skirt, making her look extremely delicate.
When Mingzhu met her best friend, tears welled up in her eyes. She took Meng Ying's hand and said, "Are you really not going to follow me?"
Mengying shook her head and said: "When I finish taking care of the shop, I will go to Jiangnan to see you. It won't be long, maybe not too long, and we will meet again in Jiangnan."
"But I..." Mingzhu knew that Meng Ying was comforting her, but she also knew that Meng Ying had always had her own opinion. If she said she wouldn't go with her, she would definitely not leave.
"Put this away. If you are in trouble, you can go find my grandfather's student, Liu Zhongxiao from the Hanlin Academy."
Meng Ying took it and took a closer look. It turned out to be Taifu Xiao's famous post. She couldn't help but feel sad in her heart. Mingzhu treated her with sincerity, but now she has nothing to repay.
The road to Meizhou was far away, and the housekeeper began to urge us to get on the road. Meng Ying had to watch Mingzhu get on the carriage.
Mingzhu didn't walk down the mountain pavilion until the convoy was no longer visible.
Returning to Meng's house, I saw Luo Yu again at the door.
When Luo Yu saw Meng Ying getting off the carriage, he immediately stepped forward with joy in his eyes and said, "Miss Meng, I came here unexpectedly today because I am going on a study tour for several months. If you have anything to do, you can go to Luoji's pen and ink shop in the city to see Sun."
Shopkeeper, he will definitely pass the news on to me."
Meng Ying wore a silk hat and turned into the yard without saying a word.
Luo Yu saw that Meng Ying didn't answer, neither left nor entered. He was very embarrassed standing at the entrance of the courtyard.
Fortunately, after a while, Hongying turned around again, handed over a pack of snacks, and said: "Our girl said, 'Young master, it is hard to study abroad, so you should buy more clothes in the morning and evening.'"
After Hongying finished speaking, she closed the door with a bang.
Luo Yu held the bag of snacks and said to Xiaoshan with great joy: "Pinch me twice to see if I am dreaming?"
Xiaoshan also wondered what kind of fairy snack this was that made the young master feel like he had found a treasure. He agreed and pinched Luo Yu's arm.
"It hurts, it's true! Miss Meng actually responded to me, I...I must be more diligent." After saying that, he raised his legs and walked back, looking back all the way until he couldn't see anymore.
After leaving home, I went straight back to my residence.
The departure of Mingzhu left Meng Ying feeling empty. She sat in the pavilion, looking at the tea bowl in front of her in trance.
This Luo Yu, although I have no romantic feelings for him, I can also see that he is indeed infatuated with me.
In this world, sincerity is the only thing that should not be let down.
Since you plan to get married, you might as well marry someone you like and who treats you well.
Now that she had made up her mind, Meng Ying no longer hesitated. She decided to slowly accept Luo Yu from her heart.
From then on, Luo Yu would send Meng Ying a letter every half month, telling her what he had learned during his studies.
Meng Ying never replied to the letter, but every time she asked the messenger to bring some food to Luo Yu. She did not leave any clues, but also conveyed her feelings.
Whenever Luo Yu received a snack from Meng Ying, he would close his eyes and taste it slowly, as if Meng Ying was sitting opposite him, asking him with a smile on his face: "Luo Lang, how does it taste?"
He would answer to himself: "Ying Niang, this is the most delicious snack I have ever eaten."