Several times in dreams

Chapter 12

Before autumn came, Meng Xianchen's school started early. The reason was naturally that the war was tight. The Japanese army was about to move in the three eastern provinces, trying to move south, and the whole country was excited.

Meng Xianchen and Liang Ziwen wished they could join the army immediately and join the front line of the Anti-Japanese War, so when they received the notice, they immediately packed their bags and prepared to go.

On the eve of departure, the ministers came to each house as usual, and kowtowed to the elders to bid farewell. Old Mrs. Meng looked dignified, and put his hands on the shoulders of the ministers.

"Xianchen, you are the first member of our Meng family to serve in the army. It was a happy thing at first. The whole family hopes that you can make your ancestors shine, but now the situation is chaotic and the bullets don't have eyes. Grandpa is worried about you. You Your father and mother are only your son, and your father said that your mother has been worrying so much that she can't sleep every night, and she wants me to persuade you to stay and live a peaceful life."

"But, I know your character, I also know that you have a big heart and aspirations. Now that the country is facing a crisis, a good man wants to protect his family and the country. Grandpa will not keep you. Our family, young and old, are at home every day for you Pray, be careful with everything!"

As he spoke, he couldn't help crying, even a strong and cold person like Xianchen still had a sore nose.

He choked up and said, "Grandfather, don't worry, your grandson will be protected by your ancestors. Grandfather, you have to take care of yourself. After your grandson has finished his studies, smashed the pirates, and became famous, he will be filial to his grandfather!" There were three beeps.

When they arrived at the Second Aunt's courtyard, Li Mengxian and Wanying had already waited in the living room and saluted. Naturally, Li Mengxian also reminded her ten thousand times, and Meng Xianchen kowtowed to thank her.

Wanying also prepared a short animal bone knife as a gift, with a metal chrome wire scabbard, the scabbard body is carved with exquisite patterns, and the blade shone with a cool blue light under the moonlight, very sharp.

"Third brother, be careful, this dagger is double-edged, don't hurt yourself, I'll give it to you for self-defense." Xianchen liked it very much, accepted it and thanked him, said goodbye to Li Mengxian, and was sent out by Wanying.

When we arrived in the courtyard, Meng Xianchen hesitated for a moment, and said, "Second sister, brother Liang Ziwen and I annoyed the eldest sister a while ago. How to apologize to my sister."

"It's all in the past. Third brother doesn't have to worry about it. Without you, wouldn't my aunt have nothing to do with me all day long? I'm used to it."

"By the way, Brother Liang asked you a few times, saying that you are different from those ladies from the official family. You come out of mud but are not stained, and you are clean and not demonic. Second sister, Brother Liang said that you should not be bullied by your family. Imprisonment, going out can make a big difference."

Under the moonlight, Wanying blushed secretly, "Third brother, how can I be so good, and I am not as capable as Liang's brother said, I just look forward to one day being able to support my mother and live a comfortable life, no longer It’s better to live under the fence.”

"Yes, Second Sister, Brother Liang and I will live our days with our heads in our hands. This parting, I don't know when we will see you again, or if we can see you again. Brother Liang said he dare not say anything else, think about it, You can't take care of each other in troubled times, I just hope that everything is well for you at home and your life goes smoothly."

Wanying's mind went "boom", she didn't know how to send the third brother away, what she said, how she walked back to the room, the whole person sat in a daze for a while, smiled, and shed tears again. Tears come.

"It turns out that he has me in his heart," Wanying murmured, her heart was as sweet as eating honey, so sweet that it turned bitter.

I also felt the pain of not being able to have a future, the pain of burning my internal organs, the pain of heart-piercing pain, sitting like this all night, thinking, crying, and the sky dawned before I knew it.

At the beginning of the year, the eldest brother Meng Xianjun had already married Zhang Juren's third daughter Zhang Lingyu.

Miss Zhang was originally a student of Meng Xianjun. After graduating from middle school, she stayed in her boudoir and never forgot her husband.

When Zhang Juren learned that his daughter was looking for the young master of the Meng family, he naturally agreed and entrusted the matchmaker to make a match.

Meng Xianjun is a person with a calm temperament, and he also has an impression of this student, and his wife who has gone to middle school is also reasonable, so the marriage is a matter of course.

The eldest sister-in-law Zhang Lingyu is gentle and virtuous, filial to her parents-in-law, and supportive of her husband. After marriage, the two are really in harmony with each other, and their love is incomparable. There is once again a rare peace and tranquility in Meng's mansion.

Before winter comes, Meng Wanying's uncle Li Menglong from Taocun comes.

As for the Li family, Wanying's grandpa was originally a Juren and also worked in the Yamen. The family is well-off and belongs to a scholarly family, otherwise she would not be able to marry her daughter to the Meng family.

Later, the old man returned home and retired to Taocun, so the uncle's family naturally had to follow him to serve him.

Ever since his brother-in-law passed away unexpectedly, Li Menglong has come to visit his widowed sister every year. By the way, he brought wild game, japonica rice from the lake, and chicken, duck and goose eggs raised by himself.

Although it is not expensive, it is fresh, and it is also good for the elder sister and two nieces to replenish their bodies.

This time Li Menglong also brought his two daughters, Yumei and Yuhuan. The two girls are 15 years old and 13 years old.

Li Mengxian was very happy to see her younger brother, and Wanying hadn't seen her two cousins ​​for more than two years, they were very intimate, the little sister immediately went to Wanying's room to whisper.

Here, Li Menglong looks at his sister who is getting more and more haggard, and his heart is distressed inside and out, "My sister must have had a difficult life for more than a year, and she has gray hair. Every time I send a letter home, I say I am well, and it is true I'm afraid my father will worry."

Li Mengxian smiled sadly, "It's nothing, I have come here all these years, not for my daughters, I went with your brother-in-law back then."

"Sister, don't let your imagination run wild. You see, Wanying and Wanlan have grown up day by day, and now they have a ready-made son like Xianlun. I heard that the child is also filial and obedient, and the days of happiness are coming later."

Speaking of Xianlun, the gloom on Li Mengxian's face was swept away, and a long-lost smile appeared on her face.

"It can be said that this Xianlun is such a good boy. Not only is he filial to me, he also tells me jokes from time to time to make me happy. Sometimes he is more caring than Wanying and Wanlan. When I marry him, I will Peace of mind."

"Sister, besides visiting your three mothers, I am here for Xianlun's marriage."

"Ah? Is that so? Which family's girl is it?"

"Menglong, let's talk about this Xianlun. Although he is my son now, I have never made any fuss about marrying him. I was just worried about going to my sister-in-law for fear that she would be dissatisfied. Our three mothers are thorns in my eyes." , if something goes wrong with Xianlun's marriage, can we live in the future?" Li Mengxian said with a gloomy face again.

"Sister said the same thing, but I don't think you need to worry too much. Look, since she can adopt Xianlun to you, you can do your part in getting married. If you don't make an appointment with Xianlun for so long, she I still have to pick your reasons, don’t you think?”

"That's true. This is a big deal. I usually don't have a backbone, and no one discusses it. Thanks to brother, you came today and gave my sister a reassurance. Then tell me which girl you are from?"

"This girl is from the Xu family in the east of the city. Do you still remember that when my father was working in the yamen, there was a poor scholar. My father saw that he was full of money but his family was in trouble, and he helped him a few times."

"Before he got his fame, he changed his dynasty. I heard that he sold his old house, abandoned his pen to start a business, and went to Shanghai. It happened to be a troubled time, and he made a fortune. This year, he returned to the Holy City. I found out that My father went to Taocun, and even visited him personally."

"What you said, there is such a thing. You and I were only teenagers at that time. Once, my father took him and his son home for dinner. The child was no different from a little beggar. The poor one didn't even have shoes. At that time, Xu Shusheng had always respected his father as a teacher, and now it has been more than 20 years."

"Yes, yes, I heard that a few years ago, he gave birth to another daughter. After making a fortune in business, he sent his daughter to a private school to study accounting. Now he works as a clerk at the Central Bank of the Holy City."

"Xianlun is graduating next year, so he should stay in the police station to work. After all, his uncle will take care of him, so there won't be any difference. I asked Lao Xu. Before his daughter was betrothed, I felt that these two children It's really suitable."

"That sounds good. This girl has studied in a foreign school, and she can get along with Xianlun. Another day, you can invite the girl's horoscope and meet with Master Kong Tianshi in the west of the city. If it is suitable, I will tell the old lady, and then I will talk to my sister-in-law." Just let me know, and then go to propose marriage and make an appointment."

"I don't agree!" Meng Xianlun said coldly. He stood at the entrance of the flower hall and listened for an unknown how long.

(End of this chapter)