Chapter 68 I Won't Let You Go

Why has Meng Yanzhi become so difficult to deal with?

Her eyebrows furrowed tightly as she glared at Meng Yanzhi, and said fiercely, "No matter how sweet your words are, I know it's you! You just wait, I will never let you get away with this!"

"But Father said we are family, sisters. How could you say such a thing, little sister?"

"I don't hold a grudge against you for plotting against me and Xu Shize, but does my sister still resent Father for neglecting you?"

Meng Yanzhi staggered back a step, tears streaming down her face, looking utterly aggrieved.

Mencius' mother was about to say something more, but just then, Mencius' father walked in. He had heard the conversation between the two of them clearly.

Mr. Meng frowned and looked at Meng Anxian with displeasure: "You've finally come back, what are you doing?"

"Father, I didn't cause any trouble, it was my sister who did it on purpose!"

"All of this is because my sister doesn't like me, that's why she's always scheming against me. Father, you have to stand up for me!"

Meng Anxian knelt on the ground and grabbed her father's trouser leg.

In the past, Meng's father would have punished Meng Yanzhi without even knowing the facts, but now...

Without any politeness, Meng's father kicked the person away and said coldly, "You're sisters, what's this talk of scheming?"

"Meng Anxian, don't forget, you don't have the blood of the Meng family in you! You'd better behave yourself in the future and never ruin all the lessons we've taught you over the years!" Father Meng snorted, then grabbed Meng Yanzhi's hand and strode away.

At this moment, Meng Anxian even forgot to cry. She slumped to the ground, staring blankly at the backs of the two people, and looked at her mother in disbelief: "Mother?"

"Get up quickly, your father is still angry, don't pay him any attention!"

"No matter what others say, in my heart you are my daughter."

Mencius' mother quickly helped him up and gently comforted him.

"After this is over, I will definitely find you a good family. Trust me, I will never let you suffer any injustice."

Meng's mother took the handkerchief and gently wiped away Meng Anxian's tears.

"Mother, I can't possibly marry the Crown Prince, can I?"

Meng Anxian was usually quite silly, but at this moment she became quite clever. She knew very well that given her current situation, even becoming the Crown Prince's concubine was impossible.

What future does she have? Who can she marry?

However, Meng Anxian quickly calmed down and hugged her mother, saying, "Mother, this is all my sister's fault. You must stand up for me, Mother!"

"Alright, alright, stop crying now. Eat something first. Eat whatever you want." Meng's mother pulled Meng Anxian's hand and sat her down together, then began to feed her.

study.

"Rouge, the Emperor released the person without even saying hello. What do you think this means?" Meng's father was puzzled and even a little uneasy.

Seeing her father's expression, Meng Yanzhi understood what he was worried about. He was afraid that without a scapegoat, the emperor would directly cause trouble for him.

But seeing that the Meng family was still safe and sound, Meng Yanzhi understood that this matter was probably going to be left unresolved.

She smiled at her father, "Perhaps the Emperor is giving our Meng family a chance because of my brother. Congratulations, Father."

"Yanzhi, the Zhao family is interested in you. What do you think?" Meng's father frowned and looked at Meng Yanzhi. "Logically speaking, our Meng family is not as good as the Zhao family. Marrying into their family would be considered a step up for us. But I still want to ask what you think."

"They've come to propose marriage?" Meng Yanzhi frowned and looked at her father.

But Meng's father shook his head: "No, it's just that there's a similar meaning."

This can be considered an unspoken rule: everyone will test each other's intentions, and if they all agree, then they will go to propose marriage. It seems that the Zhao family has already given the signal.

Thinking of the man's fierce appearance last night, Meng Yanzhi coughed and said, "Father, if we were to form a marriage alliance with the Zhao family at this time, I'm afraid it would anger His Majesty."

"What do you mean?" Meng's father was puzzled. How could he have offended His Majesty out of nowhere?

Meng Yanzhi took a deep breath: "His Majesty is currently dissatisfied with us, yet we turn around and befriend high-ranking officials. My brother is still working in the army. What will His Majesty think? What if he thinks our Meng family is forming cliques for personal gain?"

Meng's father's first reaction was that Meng Yanzhi's words made a lot of sense, but soon he realized that something seemed amiss, and he frowned as he looked at Meng Yanzhi: "You grew up in the countryside since you were a child, how could you know so much?"

"I don't understand anything, I just want to protect my father." Meng Yanzhi smiled sweetly, looking at her father with pure and heartfelt affection.

Upon hearing this, Meng's father's heart softened, and he gently patted Meng Yanzhi's head, saying, "You are a good child. I have wronged you in the past. Don't worry, it won't happen again."

"Father, I'm not wronged."

"As long as Father is safe and sound, that's all that matters."

Meng Yanzhi blushed shyly, her heart filled with innocence.

Seeing this, Meng's father was even more satisfied and gave Meng Yanzhi many good things, even parting with a painting he cherished, before letting Meng Yanzhi leave.

Meng Yanzhi was carrying these things towards her courtyard when Meng Anfeng stopped her halfway: "Are you feeling smug right now? You've taken what originally belonged to Xian'er, aren't you proud of yourself!"

"What do you mean by that, brother? These are all things that Father gave me. Which one belongs to your sister?" Meng Yanzhi looked at Meng Anfeng with a puzzled expression, not understanding why he was so fierce.

Meeting the innocent look in Meng Yanzhi's eyes, Meng Anfeng's expression changed. If it weren't for the pain in his forehead, he would have even believed that Meng Yanzhi was really just a pitiful little girl.

But he knew that Meng Yanzhi was definitely not as weak as she appeared on the surface.

"Meng Yanzhi, you can bewitch Father, but you can't bewitch me! Stop putting on airs!" Meng Anfeng glared fiercely at Meng Yanzhi. "You'd better behave yourself in front of Xian'er, or don't blame me for not giving you face!"

After saying this, Meng Anfeng shoved Meng Yanzhi's shoulder aside and strode towards the study.

Meng Yanzhi took a deep breath, clutched the things in her hands, and returned to her Qinghe Courtyard. As soon as she entered, she saw Mingchu packing her clothes. She immediately went up to her and handed her the things in her hands: "Mingchu, take these things out and exchange them for cash, then buy more medicinal herbs to stock up."