C56 (2/2)
Aunt Zhang sighed: ”It depends on fate.”
In the evening, Ling Chaofeng and Uncle Biao brought Ershan back. When Uncle Biao saw Aunt Zhang, she hugged and hugged him, making her embarrassed to the point of scolding him. On the other hand, Ershan went back to his room to put down his things, and changed back to the previous boy.
When the family finally got together, they had an early dinner discussion about how to arrange for the country exam in August.
The result of the Academy Competition was announced in the third month. If one could become an Elementary Scholar, August would be the time to participate in the hometown examination. This was how the commoners would be able to enter the imperial court and become nobles for generations to come.
Aunt Zhang said, ”If your own parents knew that you were so promising, they would be extremely happy. Even after so many years, I wonder if they have been looking for you this whole time.”
Ershan smiled faintly as he buried his head into his food. Aunt Zhang muttered, ”That year, you were already six years old, how could you not remember your family members?”
”I don't remember that time, but I can't remember now.” Ershan said, ”The man's teeth were covering my eyes, I don't know how many times he walked, even if I knew, I was scared silly at that time.”
The Aunt Zhang laughed, ”That's right. When we first arrived, you were so skinny and small that you would shiver whenever you see people. You wanted to cry but didn't dare to, afraid that we would beat you. It's only after a few days that we understand that we are gradually getting better because we treat you well. ”
Uncle Biao also recalled, ”I was so young when I was young, now I have to take the High Scholar examination.”
Xiaowan casually said, ”Hubby, why don't you take the Imperial examinations? Are you sure you can't take it?”
Everyone laughed, Ling Chaofeng retorted: ”I'm going to be an official, who wants to open an inn?”
After finishing their meal, everyone was tired, so they went to rest early. Xiaowan asked if the letter had been sent out yet, and Ling Chaofeng said: ”I still decide to kick him out.”
The person he wanted to kick out was undoubtedly the Prefect Meng, but Meng Kunlun was also not an easy person. Today, they were finally done with the Academy Competition and were able to catch their breath. The few officials had a round of drinks together before dispersing.
He staggered back to his residence, where his wife, concubine and children were waiting to welcome him. He swept his son, wife, grandson along with them and asked coldly: ”Why are you not seeing Lian Yi?”
Mrs. Meng hurriedly said: ”Her body is weak, he rested for a long time.”
Meng Kun sneered, ”His body is weak and the heavens are trying to run away.”
The concubine at the side pouted and added fuel to the fire, ”Master, when young lady is too old, she can't be left alone. Naturally, her heart is devoted to outsiders.”
Although Mrs. Meng was angry, he did not dare to put on airs in front of his husband. He could only listen to a few complaints and watch his husband walk towards his concubine's yard.
She was unhappy so she came to the pavilion to find her daughter and ordered Lian Yi to pay respects to her father.
He had just walked under the door, when he heard his father speaking from inside: ”Although that Yue Huaiyin didn't lie to me, but Ling Chaofeng's origins are even greater, but I don't believe that a strong dragon can't pressure a snake, under the influence of my Li Prefecture, can he still disobey me? ”In the future, think of a way for me. I must treat him.”
Lian Yi didn't know anything about Yue Huaiyin, but hearing so much nonsense talk about him, Lian Yi should not be surprised at all. As the shopkeeper of Ling Xiao Inn, she knew that if anything happened to Ling Xiao Inn, Ershan would definitely be implicated. In the end, it was because she had barged into the inn that caused the trouble in the future. The inn was filled with good people, and not only was there no one who blamed her, they had helped her everywhere, and even Ershan …
Lian Yi's heart felt warm, gratified and guilty. She was gratified that there were still people in this world who cared about her. Guilt … She wanted to go to the inn as soon as possible and tell them about this. She wanted to be on her guard against her father.
But just as she turned to leave, the inner aunt came out and loudly said, ”Second Miss, why have you come to pay respects to the old master?”
She shouted loudly, and even said: ”Master, what we said just now, I wonder if Lian Yi heard it.”
A half drunk man walked over with the smell of alcohol. When he saw his daughter, he immediately lowered his head and said, ”Evil creature, why are you not staying in the room to make me angry?”
Lian Yi said coldly, ”Mother wants me to pay respects to father.”
The Prefect Meng laughed coldly: ”I'm afraid you wish for me to die quickly so that you can go out and hook up with the men.”
Meng Lianyi's heart was cold. Why would she need to count on her father for anything?
Prefect Meng frowned and waved his hand: ”Men, bring her back to the house for me to take care of. If you tell her to sneak out again, I'll skin you first.”
He smiled coldly at his daughter, ”Good daughter, just wait patiently at home. Your father will definitely find you a good home.”
Meng Lianyi's heart was filled with fear, afraid that his father would 'sell' him out, afraid that no one would warn the Manager Ling, afraid that his father would cause chaos in the tavern. All of this was her fault.