Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Just after Su Jing left Zhao Rongzhen's room, a servant immediately reported the incident to Meng Song.

"What does this Su Jing want to do?"

Meng Song didn't understand what Su Jing was going to do now.

Zhao Rongzhen and Meng Song were very comfortable using it, but he didn't like Zhao Rongzhen.

Because Zhao Rongzhen is not only a useful tool, but also constrains him everywhere.

It turned out that Zhao Rongzhen was actually just a small local teaching official. He only reached this position because of Meng Song's promotion and recommendation.

However, as Zhao Rongzhen's position became higher and higher, Meng Song found that he could no longer completely control it.

He even had to be held hostage by Zhao Rongzhen in some matters.

Of course, there are also good aspects. You don’t need to deal with too many things, you can collect money steadily, and you can also have a good reputation.

As such a prefect, Meng Song was very relaxed and happy.

Therefore, when Meng Song's default son-in-law got too close to Zhao Rongzhen, he felt quite unhappy.

"Somebody come!"

After a brief moment of thinking, Meng Song shouted.

"Sir, the little one is here."

A boy quickly came to Meng Song.

Meng Song immediately said: "You should go back to my house immediately and inform Madam that the prince is coming to have a family dinner tonight. Tell Madam in particular that the second lady must dress up beautifully."

"Yes, my lord."

The boy took the order and went immediately.

It was night in a blink of an eye. Meng Song took out what Zhao Rongzhen had taught him before and directly invited Zhu Biao and Su Jing onto the carriage.

Of course, the most important reason for Zhu Biao's acceptance was to check Meng Song's situation.

How much money was taken in bribes can be easily seen from the situation at home.

After all, some tastes can only be achieved with money.

Soon, Zhu Biao and Su Jing arrived at the Meng Mansion. From the outside, at first glance, the mansion was not very big and seemed to be relatively low-key.

"His Royal Highness, Uncle Renyuan, please come this way."

As the master, Meng Song naturally has to take the initiative.

Because it was a family dinner, Meng Song didn't let Zhao Rongzhen come over, even though it was Zhao Rongzhen who suggested it.

It's best to be on guard when it comes to your own affairs.

Su Jing followed Zhu Biao into the mansion. As soon as she entered, she could immediately see an exquisite outer courtyard.

It doesn't look big from the outside, but it's well-proportioned inside.

"Mr. Meng, this courtyard is nice, well designed and tasteful!"

Su Jing immediately said: "It must have cost a lot of money."

Meng Song immediately said: "Oh, this courtyard is funded by my wife's brother. I don't know the details. As for the money, to be honest, my salary is not enough. I rely entirely on the support of my mother's family."

Meng Song is quite stupid, but after all he has been in contact with Zhu Biao, so he naturally knows Zhu Biao's temper.

This response was clearly prepared.

"I see. I heard that Mr. Meng's brother-in-law runs the largest rice store in Yongjia County. It's pretty good."

Su Jing said lightly, her eyes kept wandering around the yard, seeming to really appreciate it.

Meng Song said hurriedly: "There is such a thing, but please rest assured, His Majesty the Crown Prince, I don't dare to help you do anything to bully the market. This is definitely a serious business."

"Master Meng, there is no need to be nervous. His Royal Highness has long known that Yongjia Rice Shop has a very good reputation."

Su Jing said with a smile.

Hearing this, Meng Song breathed a sigh of relief and looked gratefully at Su Jing aside.

Meng Song knew where Zhu Biao had been all day long, and it was only possible that Su Jing had told the prince this news.

"Okay, Mr. Meng, we are here to eat. We can't let His Highness stand here all the time."

Su Jing urged.

"Yes Yes!"

Meng Song immediately led the two of them into the lobby of the inner courtyard. The dining table had been prepared and the food on the table was neatly arranged.

A woman sitting aside saw Meng Song coming, and immediately came over, knelt down directly towards Zhu Biao and said, "Ms. Li, a commoner woman, kowtows to His Highness the Crown Prince."

There was uncontrollable excitement on her face.

What an honor it is for His Royal Highness to come to our home for dinner.

"Get up, I'm just here to eat, so there's no need for such a big ceremony."

Zhu Biao said.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Mrs. Li then stood up and welcomed Zhu Biao and Su Jing to sit down.

There are eighteen dishes on the table, but they are not very rare or expensive. Instead, they are basically special.

"His Royal Highness, I know that Your Highness is diligent and thrifty. These dishes are basically the characteristics of Wenzhou Mansion. I would like to invite Your Highness to taste them. In addition, there are many servants in my Mansion, so Your Highness does not have to worry about wastage."

As soon as Meng Song opened his mouth, he explained carefully.

Eighteen dishes is definitely not too little, but it also can’t be too much.

"I know, let's eat."

Zhu Biao had no intention of chatting with Meng Song. He really didn't have much interest in this kind of idiot.

"Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Meng Song did not dare to delay, and immediately started the dinner.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Meng Song's second daughter came out and walked slowly to the table.

"The daughter has met her father and her mother."

Meng Song's daughter said respectfully.

Meng Song immediately said: "His Royal Highness, Uncle Ren Yuan, this is a little girl, she is eighteen years old, her name is Meng Li. Originally, she did not want her to come to the family banquet, but she heard that Uncle Ren Yuan was here, I ran away here, please forgive me."

???

Hearing this, Su Jing was a little confused, why did it have anything to do with herself.

"Mr. Meng, what do you mean by this? This is my first time in Wenzhou, and I have never met Miss Meng. I don't know this..."

There was no other way, Su Jing could only ask.

Meng Song immediately said: "This matter is my fault. Uncle Ren Yuan's name is quite loud. I mentioned it several times when I was at home before, but I didn't expect that my daughter would remember it in my heart."

What I said is really quite false.

Su Jing didn't believe that Meng Song would talk about her.

But since everyone has said that, it’s hard to say anything else.

Su Jing took a brief look at this Meng Li. She was pretty.

But Meng Song, who is sixty-four, has an eighteen-year-old daughter, who is really quite old and strong!

I'm afraid this daughter was not born to this lady.

"Mr. Meng, please let Miss Meng take a seat. It's not good to just stand like this. This is the Meng family's family banquet. We can't let the host stand."

Su Jing said hurriedly.

Meng Song smiled, turned to Meng Li and said, "Li'er, why don't you thank Uncle Ren Yuan quickly."

Meng Li immediately saluted Su Jing and said, "Thank you, Uncle Renyuan."

Then she sat directly between Meng Song and Su Jing.

This made Su Jing a little embarrassed. Meng Song arranged for a daughter to come and specifically mentioned himself.

Su Jing can also appreciate this meaning. However, although Meng Li is beautiful, she is not Su Jing's cup of tea.

Meng Song was very happy, and Zhu Biao also found it very interesting. This teacher of his usually didn't really see women approaching him.

But Meng Li didn't say much, and Su Jing's embarrassment could be alleviated a lot.

Soon, the dinner was finished.

"His Royal Highness, Uncle Ren Yuan, since you are here for dinner, you might as well take a rest. I'll let my little girl accompany you."

Naturally, Meng Song would not let Zhu Biao and Su Jing leave immediately.

Just when Su Jing was about to speak, Zhu Biao took the lead and said, "I'm a little full. Just sit down for a while. Miss Meng, let's take Master Su for a walk."

As soon as these words came out, Su Jing was dumbfounded.

What happened?

Would Zhu Biao also do this kind of thing?

This doesn’t look like his student Zhu Biao!

"In that case, then follow the instructions of His Highness the Crown Prince, Li'er, take Uncle Ren Yuan for a walk in the backyard."

Meng Song reacted quickly and said it right away without giving Su Jing a chance to speak.

There was no other way. With the encouraging eyes of Meng Song and Zhu Biao, Su Jing was taken to the backyard of Meng Mansion by Meng Li.

Although it was already after dinner and the sky was a little dark, I could still see things.

The servants in the backyard had been cleared out early, and they were clearly ready.

Su Jing and Meng Li were walking casually. Su Jing didn't care at this moment. Now that the matter was over, she had to give the girl some face.

"Uncle Renyuan, my father has acted inappropriately, please forgive me."

Meng Li was the first to speak.

Su Jing naturally understood the meaning of Meng Li's words, which was a mess.

"It's okay, it's all trivial, it doesn't matter."

Su Jing said lightly.

Meng Li lowered his head and said, "That's right. Uncle Ren Yuan is a nobleman in the capital. He must have experienced this kind of thing many times, but Meng Li is a little at a loss."

Meng Li knew almost nothing about Su Jing, except that he knew an uncle named Ren Yuan who was not yet married.

However, being awarded the title of earl in the capital means a lot in itself.

When she met Su Jing today and saw that Su Jing was so handsome and had the status of an earl, Meng Li naturally knew that a man like Su Jing must be in demand.

"Miss Meng is interesting, but it's a pity that there is no fate between us."

Su Jing said with a smile.

For him, meeting Meng Li was just a chance encounter, not to mention that Meng Song was a huge problem.

Meng Li turned to look at Su Jing: "Uncle Renyuan, there is no need to emphasize this to Meng Li. Meng Li knows it in his heart."

"All this is just my father's wishful thinking. I will make it clear to my father later."

amount……

Hearing what Meng Li said, Su Jing was also a little embarrassed.

After all, what he said was indeed a bit too heavy for a woman.

"Sorry, Miss Meng, the prince and I came to Wenzhou Mansion because of the imperial order, and other matters..."

Su Jing hesitated and didn't say much to Meng Li.

However, what Su Jing didn't expect was what Meng Li said next.

"Uncle Renyuan, you and the prince are here for my father's sake."

Meng Li suddenly spoke.

Su Jing was startled, and then said: "I wonder, Miss Meng, what do you mean by this?"

Meng Li stopped and said with a heavy expression: "Uncle Renyuan, Meng Li has lived in the boudoir for a long time and doesn't know much about his father's affairs, but he can still feel some changes in the family."

"My daughter knows very well that there are some things that she cannot change, but I ask Uncle Ren Yuan to be a little merciful. My father is already sixty-four, so even a little preferential treatment would be good."

At this moment, Meng Li's eyes were exceptionally clear.

Su Jing looked at Meng Li and sighed in her heart.

Unexpectedly, Meng Song had such a bright-minded daughter who could feel such changes at such an age.

Now Meng Li's words were clearly pleading for Meng Song.

Su Jing was silent for a moment, and then said: "Miss Meng, some things are not what you think."

Meng Li's words were an expression of filial piety, but Su Jing knew very well that she could never sympathize with a criminal.

Su Jing felt deeply sorry for Meng Li. But only sorry.

He wouldn't even explain it directly.

After all, he had made his words clear here. Turning around to Meng Li and Meng Song, it was not a bad thing.

Meng Li's beauty turned pale, and her whole face turned a little pale.

After a moment, she lowered her head and said, "Meng Li understands. Uncle Ren Yuan is a just man. Meng Li will say no more."

Su Jing didn't say anything, although if he spoke, Zhu Biao would definitely consider it.

But Su Jing couldn't do this.

As a teacher, what does it mean to embarrass your students?

Moreover, even if we don’t consider other things, just talk about Meng Song.

Meng Li also enjoys everything the Meng family has now. She just looks pitiful, not really pitiful.

If compassion is given to these people, then there is a real problem.

Not long after, Su Jing and Meng Li returned to the lobby because it was already too dark.

"Prince, we should go."

Su Jing said directly, not wanting to give Meng Song any chance to save her.

Zhu Biao understood and immediately said: "Mr. Meng, that's it for today. Let's go back."

Meng Song wanted to stay a little longer, but unfortunately Zhu Biao left decisively.

Soon, the carriage left from the gate of Meng's Mansion. Meng Song watched helplessly as the carriage went completely away before returning home.

"Li'er, how are you! How does Uncle Ren Yuan feel about you?"

Meng Song directly called Meng Li to him and asked.

Meng Li replied: "Father, my daughter is incompetent. Uncle Renyuan has no other intentions for my daughter. I am afraid that I will not be able to fulfill my father's instructions."

Hearing this, Meng Song was obviously a little disappointed.

But he was not too sad, and continued: "Li'er, don't be anxious, there is still time, dad will find an opportunity later. Uncle Ren Yuan is the teacher of His Highness the Crown Prince and a popular person beside His Majesty. You have this opportunity." Got it."

"Yes, Father."

Meng Li nodded. She couldn't refuse Meng Song's order, even though she knew there would be no results.

She didn't even tell Meng Song about the specific conversation between herself and Su Jing.

"Okay, let's go down."

Meng Song waved his hand, and Meng Li retreated.

At this time, Mrs. Li came over and asked: "Master, I think His Royal Highness is of a suitable age. Why doesn't Master take Li'er..."

Li's idea is still very interesting. The age gap between Su Jing and Zhu Biao is not that big.

Meng Li is in the middle position, so in theory, everything is fine.

And becoming a crown princess is more noble than being a concubine Renyuan.

Meng Song looked at Mr. Li and shook his head and said: "Young woman, what do you know! Don't underestimate Uncle Ren Yuan. Even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is extremely respectful to him. His achievements in the future will be limitless. Moreover, Uncle Ren Yuan has not yet gotten married, so he is the main wife." !”

The marriage contract of Prince Zhu Biao is known to all the world.

The choice of the crown prince's main concubine has been decided, but Meng Song still values ​​Su Jing's status as his main wife more than the crown prince's concubine. (End of chapter)