Chapter 141 Zhao Lingmeng Chats with Her Father
"Okay, grandpa and grandma will be like you two in the future, okay?" The old marquis laughed heartily for a while before comforting them.
Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming were a little confused about their grandfather's smile and the meaning of his words, so they looked up at the old marquis in confusion.
"What your grandfather means is that from now on we should sleep until we're remembered. If we bump into each other, we can have breakfast together, okay?"
"Wow, Grandpa and Grandma, you really are as open-minded as Mom said."
When Zhao Houming saw that they all said this, he liked this kind of grandparents very much and would respect their ideas and would not ignore them.
"Is that what your mother said?" The old marquis was very happy to hear that. He was not an old antique in his daughter's heart.
Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming nodded sincerely. Everyone had a very pleasant breakfast. The old marquis and the old lady also liked this atmosphere. There were not so many rules, but it was very warm.
The old marquis and the old lady Wei had breakfast with the two children. Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming followed the old marquis and the lady Wei to cultivate the land and plant vegetables. When they had almost cultivated the land, they happily returned to Menglin Courtyard.
Zhao Lingmeng had only just gotten up when Zhao Houjing and the other three returned to Menglin Courtyard. She had just finished breakfast and was lying on a reclining chair in the porch, drinking tea. This was the leisurely scene Zhao Houjing and the other three saw when they returned.
The old marquis glanced at the snacks on the small table next to him and said, "You live a much more leisurely life than I do."
"It's not too late for you to come now. You have nothing to do." Zhao Ling dreamed that her old father was arguing with her, and she replied leisurely.
When the old marquis heard his daughter say this, he could only purse his lips and order people to bring out a few more chairs so that they could lie here and bask in the sun.
So the whole family basked in the sun on the porch for a while before going back inside. The old marquis kept muttering as he walked, "You're already full just by drinking water every day."
"No one asked you to drink." Old Madam Wei couldn't help but retort to the old Marquis Zhao Changyou.
"My daughter! You see, I'm not a marquis anymore. Your mother doesn't give me any face at all. What a life!" The old marquis pretended to be sad and looked at Zhao Lingmeng, as if he wanted her to make the decision.
Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming sat directly on the carpeted floor, doing the puzzle while listening to the three adults chatting beside them.
Zhao Houjing, in particular, felt that his grandfather's visit had overturned his previous perception of him. He used to think his grandfather was very powerful and majestic, and he was very afraid of him, especially his father.
But during this time together, Zhao Houjing felt that he was indeed capable, but he was also very patient with his brothers and mother. He didn't get angry when his mother often argued with him, nor did he get angry when his mother slept in. He would listen carefully to his brothers' conversations, tell them many stories, and grow vegetables with them.
Zhao Houjing felt that they were not as bad or unreasonable as his father had said before. He felt that his grandparents were also very good people.
If Zhao Lingmeng knew that her son thought she was a lazy sleeper, she would probably just smile slightly, because it was impossible to change her behavior anyway.
The old marquis was also gossiping at this time, "Princess Fushou is going to get married in a few months?" After the old marquis said this, he looked at his daughter intentionally or unintentionally.
When Old Madam Wei heard the old marquis ask this, she looked at them curiously, "Why are you in such a hurry? You said it was already decided. She's the legitimate eldest princess."
"It's better to decide it as soon as possible. In this world, who knows what will happen in the next second!" Zhao Lingmeng sighed in a ambiguous way.
The old marquis was also a smart man. He knew what his daughter meant when she said that, and immediately changed the subject: "So, what are your plans for the three little ones?"
"Study hard and gain a good reputation in the future. That's their path. If they can be both civil and military, I won't stop them, but their only future is studying. It's a safe bet that the next generation of my second brother and his family will follow this path."
It wasn't that Zhao Lingmeng was worried about their safety and forbade them from joining the army. It was that she, a researcher of weapons, and someone close to her were to touch military power. How could the emperor sleep soundly? People should be content. When water is full, it overflows; when the moon is full, it wanes.
"There is no way to tell your second brother for the time being, and your second brother doesn't even have a child yet. It's too early to talk about these things." The old marquis waved his hand, indicating that there was no rush.
"If you really want them to follow the path of civil service, then their promotion is far inferior to the path of military merit."
"Look at what you said, father. You value martial arts over literature. I have a different opinion from you."
Both Zhao Lingmeng and the old marquis tried to persuade each other.
Seeing that the father and daughter were talking about important matters, Old Lady Wei did not interrupt. Instead, she sat on the ground and patiently played puzzles with the brothers Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming.
The old marquis glanced at the three of Wei and said nothing, then asked curiously, "Tell me about it?"
"Military generals are important. They defend the country and lead by example, which is great. But civil officials are also indispensable. They are crucial in managing the rear areas of your battles. They appease the people and ensure a stable supply of food and weapons. They also ensure that the people do not resent and have hope. Even if you win the battle, you still need civil officials to take over the management of the city. Do you think this is important, father?"
"So you think civil servants are more important?" The old marquis thought about it. Although he felt that his daughter was right, he still didn't want to admit that civil servants were more important.
"That's not the case. I believe civil officials are just as important as military officials. Civil officials die for their advice, while military officials die for their battles. This has been the norm since ancient times. But by the time Zhao Houjing and his generation grow up, perhaps the borders of our Jing Kingdom will have been stabilized."
At that time, what was most needed were officials who could ensure the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the emperor enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous life. Military generals were more important in intimidating other states.”
After hearing his daughter's words, the old marquis pondered for a long time before he sighed softly, "If you were a man, the title of Marquis of Wu'an would have nothing to do with your elder brother."
"Then father, you are truly old and blurry. Let's not even talk about the importance of respecting seniority. Just think about your assessment of my eldest brother. Don't you think he's too loyal and honest, but not smart enough?"
"Isn't it?" Wu Anhou was very sure. He didn't even understand his own son.
Zhao Lingmeng thought about the original owner's impression of your eldest brother, "That's definitely not the case! You are definitely a traitor. My eldest brother is very treacherous. Haven't you seen that all the brothers and sisters in the mansion are afraid of him? He is the real tiger with a smiling face! As for my second sister, do you think she dares to make any demands on my eldest brother?"
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