Chapter 249: Life and Death, Honor and Disgrace

There were thirteen people who were granted the title of Marquis of Jingnan, with Marquis of Baoding Meng Shan ranking third. After that, Meng Shan guarded Liaodong for seven years. When he returned, his hair turned white, and he died soon after. Now, the person who inherits the title of Marquis of Baoding is Meng Shan's legitimate son Meng Shan.

Although Ying is not as capable as her father in guarding an army, she is still cautious in dealing with people due to the kindness of her father. She is also an in-law of the Zhang family, and her holy family is quite good. However, since the Chinese New Year, this three-bedroom house with five floors has become

But things are not peaceful in the mansion compound with gold-painted animal faces and tin-ringed gates.

Early that morning, Zhang Qing and her husband Meng Jun came back from greeting their parents-in-law and saw a young steward's daughter-in-law running over in a panic. Seeing this scene, she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and asked:

"What's going on?"

"Grandma, the third young master and the fifth young master are here again!" The steward's wife knelt down and said with a sigh, "the two young masters are sitting in the flower hall in front, saying that they will not leave today unless the master gives me permission.

, and also dropped a lot of unpleasant words. They also said that the Meng family is a prince with a hairpin, and if they always ignore the eldest master, and if they really have no other choice, they will have to beat the drum, and they will not know who will be appointed.

Shameless..."

"Stop talking!"

Meng Jun was worried about his eldest uncle Meng Xian who was still in the Jinyi Guard, and he was still thinking about the huge turmoil in Qingzhou. When he heard that his two cousins ​​came to the door to make trouble, his head suddenly exploded with a bang.

After giving a sharp shout, he took a deep breath and told Zhang Qing beside him: "Those two little ones have a reason to explain. I really don't want to waste any more words with them. You can go and have a good time."

I would like to advise you. In addition, Chao Di and Qi Di seem to be discussing something about Qingzhou. You have to call them over when you are free and give them some instructions. Alas, if I had known this, I shouldn't have spoken hastily. I should have

Go directly and report it to your grandmother."

"I understand. Don't worry about going to the Governor's Mansion. I'm at home."

She promised Meng Jun and sent him to the door. After turning around, Zhang Qing immediately lost her smile and put on a dignified cold face. However, she did not go to the front flower hall first, but went to the meeting hall first.

After giving instructions on the urgent household chores that day, and checking the important money accounts, she took the two girls to the flower hall. Sure enough, as soon as she entered the door, she saw the two brothers sitting angrily.

The expression on the chair with gnashed teeth seemed as if someone owed them three to five hundred taels of silver.

Seeing that neither of them saw her, she coughed lightly. At this time, the few servants standing nearby raised their heads and saw who was coming and hurriedly knelt down. Meng Tao and Meng Fan also stood up immediately.

They all stood up and called out "Second Sister-in-law".

"You all go down." After all the boys were dismissed, Zhang Qing just looked at the two young men in front of him, and finally sighed with hatred, "I have told you everything I should say, you guys

Why bother making trouble here every day? It’s not like you don’t know your second uncle’s temper. After being reprimanded by the emperor last time, how can you talk at this time? Your eldest brother has been inquiring about information these days. I heard that your uncle is here

Jin Yiwei didn't suffer much, and when the news passed..."

"But who knows when this rumor will pass? Of course our brothers can wait three years or five years, but mother can't wait any longer!" Meng Tao interrupted Zhang Qing's words, and suddenly his knees softened and he knelt down,

"Sister-in-law, I beg you, please beg for mercy in front of my second uncle and let him think of another way! Only then did my fifth brother and I find out that after my father was dismissed and questioned, my mother and fourth sister were actually kicked out.

Brother Yue took them in at Dusi Yamen in Shandong, and now they are in a very bad situation there."

Meng Fan looked at his brother in everything, and at this time he knelt down and said: "Sister-in-law, the fourth sister sent Laifeng to Beijing and said that my mother's condition is just a matter of days. If she goes away with a grudge, how can we afford it?"

she!"

Zhang Qing's face was already pale at this time. Seeing that the two brothers were begging for more, she could only frown and said: "Get up! There is gold under the man's knees. If your father knows about this, he will be missing even after he comes out.

Immediately reprimanded! Not to mention that you are Brother Jun's direct cousins, even for the sake of my third brother, I will not stand idly by, but now... now is really not the time."

Compared with Meng Ying and Meng Jun, brothers Meng Tao and Meng Fan have always had more trust in Zhang Qing, their sister-in-law. This is not only because she is a member of the Zhang family, but also because she is fair in dealing with things and has always had a trustworthy quality. So,

The two people who came with great enthusiasm were obediently pulled up one by one by Zhang Qing. After sitting on the chairs again and listening to Zhang Qing's explanation, the two of them looked at each other, and the outspoken Meng Fan blurted out: "

Doesn't that mean that Brother Yue is also in danger now?"

"You are right."

"What to do!"

Meng Tao had already gotten along well with Zhang Yue, and deep down in his heart, he hoped that Zhang Yue could become his brother-in-law. Now, even his anxiety about his father had shifted to Zhang Yue. After thinking about it, he realized

Unable to sit still any longer, he paced back and forth in the hall, and then hit his hand hard with his fist: "The fourth sister also wrote a letter to say that this time, thanks to the help of the Du family sister, if Mr. Du really has

What's wrong... This world is so blind, why do good people never get rewarded!"

Seeing that Meng Tao was so angry that he was speaking indiscriminately, Zhang Qing sighed inwardly, and had to comfort the two of them. He finally persuaded the two of them, and told them to be careful in their words and deeds during their stay in Beijing. It is best to

She didn't go out much at home, so she personally escorted them out of the hanging flower gate. After they were out of sight, she rubbed her temples tiredly.

In the past, when the uncle Zhang Fu was here, he seemed to have confidence in everything he did. Sure enough, he was the backbone of the Zhang family. If Zhang Fu were still in Beijing now, no matter how big the matter, there would always be someone who made the decision.

As for the current situation, his father Zhang Xin is not here, his second uncle Zhang You and third uncle Zhang Zhuo are not here either, and Zhang Chao and Zhang Qi cannot be counted on. My husband Meng Jun is still responsible, but he is a junior after all. Father-in-law Meng Yinglian

I can't even save my brother-in-law, let alone other things!

"Grandma!"

Hearing this call, Zhang Qing couldn't help turning around. When she looked closely, she saw a boy kneeling outside the door. It turned out that he had followed Meng Jun out this morning. She couldn't help but jump in her heart and asked urgently.

He said: "What happened? Why did the young master send you back?"

"The eldest young master just heard a piece of news in the Governor's Mansion, so he sent the younger one back to report to Grandma Ming. I heard that the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion had just discussed with the Ministry of War the matter of Jiaozhi's defense change. I heard that General Zhang You was about to return.

Serve in office."

"Second uncle?"

Zhang Qing raised her brows and was distracted for a moment. She grew up in Nanjing, but Zhang You had been fighting everywhere, so she didn't have a deep relationship with her second uncle, but after all, their blood was thicker than

Shui's family. Now Zhang Fu is training for the army, and he doesn't know how long it will take to come back. If his second uncle Zhang You can come back at this time, the Zhang family will have at least one more person in charge.

Nodding and sending the man back, she walked back thoughtfully. When she got to the small meeting hall, she settled all the remaining housework. Then she went back to report to Mrs. Marquis of Baoding and sat down with a few girls and daughters-in-law.

The sedan went to Zhang's house, which was adjacent to Wu'an Hou Mansion. As soon as she entered the second door, she felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere at home, and she didn't think about it for a moment. When she arrived at Gu's upper room in the north courtyard, she found several little girls in the corridor.

They all had serious faces, and they suddenly had a bad feeling in their hearts.

The two little girls raised the curtain high. As soon as she entered, she found that the room was full of people sitting and standing. Her mother's second aunt and her younger brother and sister Li Yun were both there. Aunt Luo also stood aside with Zhang Yi, but only

There was no trace of her grandmother. She hurriedly came forward to greet them one by one. When she was about to ask, Feng sighed and said: "Qing'er, you came back just in time. The old lady caught the cold last night. Now,

The doctor just left and said he was going to rest for a few days. The old lady was talking about you just now, so go in and take a look."

Zhang Qing's heart skipped a beat, and she forced a smile before she hurried to the inner room. Gu's house was always neatly tidied. There was a celadon vase on the high table in the corner, with a few flowers that had just been broken off in the morning inserted in it.

There are various kinds of gadgets arranged in an orderly manner on the treasure shelf. An ink painting curtain hangs on the big rosewood bed against the wall, and two girls are standing in front of it.

She walked forward lightly, winked at the two of them, then sat down on the bedside, and called softly: "Grandma, I'm here to see you."

"Is it Girl Qing?" Mrs. Gu opened her eyes slightly, and smiled when she saw that it was Zhang Qing, "I'm old and no longer useful. It was just that Young Master Tanliang covered me with a quilt last night, so he started making trouble.

Such a scene happened. It is said that life is shortened every year after half a century. I don’t know if my old bones can survive until the day your father comes back..."

"Grandma, don't say that. Dad will always come back, and you will definitely see that day!" Zhang Qing wiped her tears hard, and then said with a forced smile, "I have some good news to tell you. I heard that...

My uncle is about to be transferred back from Cochin, and he should take up a post in the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army from now on, so that he can serve you all the time!"

"Really? It turns out that the second uncle can come back..." Gu was lost for a moment, her eyes showing deep loneliness, "Your second uncle has been staying there for many years. If it weren't for your father, he would

He should have come back a long time ago... He is born with a stubborn temper, and he does not know how much he has contributed to the family even though he is silent, but he is a strong-willed man."

Even though it was broad daylight, the room was still lit with bright candles. The dim light shone on Gu's gray hair, reflecting a palpitating light. Zhang Qing instinctively felt an ominous feeling, but still

After a few more words of polite persuasion, just when she was about to persuade her grandmother to take a good rest, Mrs. Gu suddenly said something else.

"It's never been possible to treat everyone equally in this big family. Of the three people in your father's generation, I naturally prefer your father, your second uncle, and secondly, your third uncle has always been a marginalized person. The same is true for your generation.

The second and third bedrooms came down in a hurry, but I didn't expect that your third brother would make an exception. Your fourth brother is smart, but he is too ambitious. Even if he inherits the family business in the future, he will inevitably need your third brother's help. Yesterday
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