Jinghua Street is the most prosperous street in Anyang City, with many merchants, wine shops and pedestrians, giving it a prosperous atmosphere.

In front of an inconspicuous cake stall at the west end of the long street, stood a graceful girl, packing up the stall.

She was wearing a plain silk skirt made of rough material, and her hair was simple, with only a mahogany hairpin to hold her hair in place.

The girl was born with a beautiful appearance, with a pair of clear autumn eyes under her curved black eyebrows, a sharp nose and a cherry mouth, and lips that looked red without any makeup. Even though she was wearing a reed-pinned cloth skirt, it did not diminish her beauty at all.

Business was good today. At the time of Shen, when the sun was about to set, Qingying had sold out the two large baskets of snacks she had made this morning.

She packed her things and was about to go home when a tall and imposing carriage slowly stopped in front of her.

Qingying stopped and stared at the carriage in front of her.

The curtain with intricate and delicate embroidery was opened from the inside, and a beautiful and elegant woman walked down.

The woman walked up to Qingying and asked, "Miss Qing, what do you think about what I discussed with you that day?"

Qingying lowered her long eyelashes, bit her red lips, and hesitated, "Madam Meng, I..."

Any good girl with a clean background would have to think carefully for a long time before marrying a disabled man as a concubine.

Only three days had passed, and time was really tight. Qingying hadn't thought it through yet.

Seeing Qingying's hesitation, Madam Meng took out an exquisite purse from her sleeve, gently placed it in her hand, and said:

"This is a gift of one hundred taels. Our Meng family has always been generous. If Miss Qing marries into the Meng family and takes good care of my son, I will never let you down. As for the things I promised you before, I will also do it. This business is not a loss no matter how we negotiate. What do you think, Miss Qing?"

One hundred taels of silver, the Meng family is really generous.

Qingying stared at the purse in her hand, stunned. She got up early and worked hard every day to sell snacks, but she couldn't earn one or two taels of silver.

Her heart was relieved for a moment, she raised her head and said softly: "Madam Meng, let me think about it for two more days. After two days, I will go to your house in person to give you an answer."

After that, she wanted to return the golden bag in her hand to Madam Meng.

Madam Meng raised her hand and gently pushed the golden bag back, "You take it first. If you don't want to, you can bring it back to me in two days."

After the conversation, Qingying returned home with 100 taels of silver.

On Madam Meng's side, the carriage was slowly driving towards the Meng Mansion.

The old servant driving the carriage asked, "Madam, the marriage hasn't been discussed yet, and you gave the girl 100 taels of silver. Aren't you afraid that she will run away with the money overnight?"

Madam Meng in the carriage pursed her lips and smiled. She gently stroked the white jade bracelet on her wrist, looking like she was sure of victory, and said firmly,

"This girl will not run away, nor will she refuse this marriage. In two days, she will bring a positive answer. After all, in the whole Anyang City, only our Meng family will offer such high conditions."

Madam Meng, the eldest lady of a wealthy family, has experienced many ups and downs, is knowledgeable, and is very accurate in judging people. She is not afraid that Qingying will run away with the money.

Giving the gift money to Qingying first will give her a reassurance and make her believe in the Meng family's ability to do things.

Mrs. Meng couldn't help but feel a little emotional when she thought of Qingying's slender but upright figure when she left just now.

It's said that Qingying is also able to resist temptation. Fortunately, she was born in a poor family, and there is no one in her family who is capable.

If she was born in a rich family, with a good family background, and was a delicate daughter, with someone to protect her, this might not be possible.

After a circle of thoughts, Mrs. Meng thought of her eldest son with disabled legs, and she was a little sad for a while.

Three months ago, Meng Zhao went to Eucalyptus Mountain to hunt. When he rode a horse into the forest, he was fine. Somehow, the horse was suddenly startled and neighed.

The horse seemed to be possessed by evil spirits. After neighing loudly, it galloped wildly.

Meng Zhao pulled the reins hard, but couldn't stop it.

The horse galloped along the road without even turning.

However, at the end of the road was a steep cliff.

Meng Zhao looked ahead, startled, and without time to think, he immediately abandoned the horse and jumped to the side slope.

With a "click", he seemed to hear the sound of broken bones when he fell to the ground.

A sharp pain came from his knees, and Meng Zhao rolled down the slope, bumping and rubbing, rolling over gravel, and grabbing dead branches, and then he passed out unconscious.

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