Chapter 97 No one knows a daughter better than her mother
"I understand. Qingyu, Xiyao, let's go see Mother together." Meng Lingge took one of them by the hand and walked straight into the mansion.
"No, big sister, I have something to do. I'll go with you next time." Meng Xiyao's eyes flickered, and after saying that, she let go of Meng Lingge's hand, turned around and ran away with the little girl.
Meng Lingge was puzzled and asked Meng Qingyu, "What's wrong with your third sister?"
Meng Qingyu touched her head and said, "The other day, I was arranging blind dates for my third sister every day, which scared her. She doesn't want to see me unless absolutely necessary, because she's afraid I'll nag her. But she's probably overthinking it today. I've been worried about you these past few days and haven't had time to think about her."
So that's how it is.
Meng Xiyao is lively, active, and playful. She had indeed said before that she didn't want to get married too early.
But her expression just now suggested that she was hiding something, and she also seemed a little shy, so she must have met someone she likes.
Meng Xiyao has someone she likes, but she avoids seeing her mother. Could it be that the person her mother introduced is not the same person Meng Xiyao likes?
She was thinking seriously, but Meng Qingyu shook her hand and asked cautiously, "Where's my brother-in-law? Why hasn't he come back?"
Meng Qingyu had only met Wen Zhiming two or three times, but because he was his elder sister's husband, he felt particularly close to him. When his father told him that something had happened to his elder sister's husband's family, he became worried about Wen Zhiming's safety.
"Qingyu, the Emperor has ordered me to divorce your brother-in-law. Do not mention him again in the mansion."
Meng Lingge whispered her instructions.
Whether she admits it or not, the Meng family must now acknowledge this matter in order to save the family business.
Meng Qingyu was taken aback for a moment, then quickly nodded.
"I see."
The adult world is so complicated, but my older sister already seems very troubled, so I can't add to her worries.
The siblings went straight to Du Shiyin's room. Du Shiyin had already been informed by the servants and was tidying up before waiting on the bed. When she saw the siblings, she quickly waved for them to come over.
Seeing that her eyes were red and she looked exhausted, Meng Lingge knew that she must have cried all night.
"Mother, I'm sorry to have worried you."
Du Shiyin hugged her tightly and gently patted her back, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
The mother and daughter hugged for a long time before Du Shiyin wiped away her tears. "Has it been found out that Prince Anshun was framed and that you are both alright?"
Meng Lingge smiled bitterly to herself. Her father had been framed by the Emperor; how could the truth possibly be found out? The person who framed her father knew best how innocent he was, but to prevent future troubles and avoid any unforeseen complications, he would stop at nothing to make the lie seem true.
"No. His Majesty has ordered me to divorce Prince Wen and will remarry him."
"What about Prince Anshun and his wife? Will Prince Wen agree? Lingge, do you agree too?" Du Shiyin was somewhat surprised. She knew that Meng Lingge and Wen Zhiming had a very good relationship. Logically speaking, Meng Lingge should not be so calm after being divorced.
Meng Lingge said calmly, "The Prince of Anshun and his wife are still under house arrest in Dongling Pavilion. No one has asked Prince Wen whether he agrees or not. The Emperor's decree is one that we cannot disagree with."
No one knows a daughter better than her mother.
Upon hearing this, Du Shiyin knew that her daughter was only outwardly convinced and had ulterior motives.
She sighed and said softly.
"That child was already sick, and now she's suddenly been subjected to such a huge shock. What are we going to do? Lingge, I know what kind of person you are. I won't say anything else, just be careful in everything you do, and take good care of yourself, understand?"
She had only met Wen Zhiming a few times, yet she treated him like her own child. If she couldn't bear to see him like this, how could Lingge possibly ignore him now?
Her daughter is just as stubborn as her; once she sets her mind on someone, it's for life.
Meng Lingge was surprised that her mother saw through her so quickly, and nodded gently, "Daughter understands."
Not wanting her mother to worry about her anymore, Meng Lingge changed the subject, saying, "Mother, I saw Xi Yao when I came back. Qingyu said you've been arranging blind dates for her recently. Have you met anyone suitable?"
"Don't mention it." Du Shiyin said "don't mention it," but immediately started talking.
“A few days ago, Xi Yao took her maid to go boating on the lake and had a chance encounter with Xiao Songyan, the eldest son of the Vice Minister of Revenue. Xiao Songyan fell in love with Xi Yao at first sight, and Xi Yao didn’t seem to dislike him either. This should have been a good thing, but when I inquired, I found out that Xiao Songyan was already engaged. His fiancée was none other than your sister-in-law, Wen Weizhu from the Prince of Anshun’s Mansion. Xi Yao was quite sensible; as soon as she heard that he was engaged, she stopped seeing him. But Xiao Songyan was not giving up. He sent people to deliver letters several times, saying that he had never liked Wen Weizhu and was currently negotiating with his parents to break off the engagement. He would come back to marry Xi Yao after the breakup was successful.”
“Xiao Songyan has been making a scene at his mansion every day, demanding the annulment of the engagement. His parents disagree, and a few days ago, Xiao’s parents came to our door to discuss the marriage for their son. They even suggested that Xi Yao be a concubine. I was furious. Even if you hadn’t specifically instructed me, unless a girl from the Meng family is so shameless as to offer herself up to be a concubine, it is impossible for her to be a concubine once she is married off through my hands.”
"After I had them driven out, I hurriedly looked at several households and introduced several promising young men to Xi Yao, hoping to show the Xiao family that Xi Yao could marry into a good family easily. But this girl just doesn't like any of them, it's really driving me crazy. If you have time, you should also persuade her, otherwise Xiao Songyan will ruin Xi Yao's reputation if he keeps causing trouble like this."
Meng Lingge never expected that Wen Weizhu's fiancé would fall for Meng Xiyao. Before being placed under house arrest, Wen Weizhu had always regretted not marrying into the Xiao family sooner; now it seemed that the Xiao family wasn't so kind after all.
Before the incident at the Prince Anshun's Mansion, Xiao's parents did not agree to Xiao Songyan and Wen Weizhu breaking off their engagement. But now the Prince Anshun's Mansion is not what it used to be, and I'm afraid the Xiao family will be eager to break off the engagement and instead ask for Meng Xiyao's hand in marriage.
Du Shiyin had been worried about Meng Lingge ever since she heard about the incident at the Prince Anshun's Mansion yesterday. Now that this topic has come up, she suddenly realized something was wrong. "Now Xiao Songyan will cling to Xi Yao even more."
"Mother, don't worry. Marriage is all about mutual consent. I'll ask Xi Yao later to see what she really thinks. If she doesn't like Xiao Songyan, no matter how many times the Xiao family comes, it'll be useless. If all else fails, I'll have Father talk to them."
Father's official rank is much higher than theirs, so as long as he shows up, the Xiao family naturally won't dare to cause trouble.
Meng Lingge's expression remained normal, but she was also a little worried.
She wasn't afraid of the Xiao family being difficult to deal with, but recalling Meng Xiyao's expression earlier, she worried that her third sister also had feelings for Xiao Songyan.
Although it was Xiao's parents who came to propose that Xi Yao become their concubine, Xiao Songyan was already engaged, yet he repeatedly bothered other girls and even allowed his parents to embarrass Xi Yao. Such behavior is hardly that of a good man.
After comforting her mother, Meng Lingge returned to her Jade Stream Residence.
Meng Xingyuan had already instructed the servants to clean the courtyard, and it was no different from when she last came back.
Standing under the eaves, she recalled the time she took Wen Zhiming back to her parents' home. Wen Zhiming pestered her, making her promise that every time she went back to her parents' home, she would go back with him.
She agreed so readily then, but now she's broken her promise so quickly.
"Miss!"
The courtyard gate creaked open, and the next second, four maids squeezed through the gate and rushed towards her.
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