Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 410 More Worries

The Mo family's daughter that Mrs. Zong mentioned was the girl who accidentally helped Meng Changqing when he returned to Beijing last time.

The wound on her foot was caused by her carelessness when she rescued the girl.

Being scolded by his own mother in front of outsiders, Zong Shouqing naturally felt embarrassed, so he defended himself, "Mother, I never tell those words to others, but Changqing is not an outsider. Even if you want to help Miss Mo, don't drag Changqing into the water."

"Why would I drag Changqing into this? What's wrong with that girl? How is her family background and appearance not compatible with Changqing?" Madam Zong's tone was still not good.

Zong Shouqing did not back down, "But it will not be good for your reputation after all."

Seeing this, Meng Changqing stood in the middle and tried to reconcile the two sides.

After both sides calmed down, he asked, "Since it's because of the Miss Mo I mentioned, I'll ask a few questions shamelessly.

When I was in Beijing, I didn't hear anything bad about the women of the Mo family. Can you tell me the whole story and why Miss Mo has such a bad reputation? "

Madam Zong looked at Zong Shouqing and said, "You say."

Zong Shouqing asked most of the servants in the room to leave, and then whispered: "It happened when you returned to Beijing last time. Miss Mo was kidnapped by pirates."

Meng Changqing said: "I know about this. I was the one who saved Miss Mo."

Madam Zong said, "It is precisely because of your fate that I am asking for this."

"What kind of fate is that?" Zong Shouqing whispered, "Changqing was injured for her, so Miss Mo might be in conflict with Changqing's fate."

After saying this, Zong Shouqing looked at Old Madam Zong and was shocked.

This time, Madam Zong said nothing, but just looked at him. How could Zong Shouqing not understand his mother? There were ways to deal with her anger on her face, but not showing it on her face like now was the most terrifying.

Meng Changqing was not in a hurry to interrupt, perhaps because he realized that his previous understanding of Zong Shouqing was not comprehensive, and he also wanted to see what Madam Zong would say when faced with a son with such ideas.

Surprisingly, Madam Zong did not say anything to Zong Shouqing. After a brief silence, the old lady said to Meng Changqing: "Ever since Miss Mo was kidnapped, gossip about her has spread among the circles of noble ladies in the capital. It is rumored that she was murdered by bandits and is no longer innocent. It is said that she refused to die and has no integrity.

Later, these brainless words were spread by more and more people, not just among the girls. "Mrs. Zong pointed at Zong Shouqing, "Even people like him heard it."
After that, she turned to Meng Changqing and said, "You are also a man, what do you think about this?"

Meng Changqing thought to himself: I am not a man, and I don’t want to know how men view women.

Meng Changqing said: "I don't know Miss Mo, and I don't know what kind of person she is, but if you spread rumors that she is not innocent just because she was kidnapped by bandits, then the person who spread the rumors is really not worthy of being a human being. As for saying that if she is not innocent, she must die, the person who said such a thing can just go and die."

Madam Zong agreed, "That's right! It's because I know you would think this way that I'm willing to help with this matchmaking."

"Master's wife, this matter is not about how I think. I think what Miss Mo needs is not a man who accepts her." Meng Changqing said, "Whether it is the marriage with me or the rumors about her, the key point is only what she thinks."

Hearing Meng Changqing say this, Zong Shouqing wanted to give him some advice, but looking at his mother sitting upstairs, he had to swallow the words he was about to say for the time being. He thought that when he and Meng Changqing were alone later, he would definitely have to have a good talk with Meng Changqing.

"Since you have such thoughts, she will definitely be willing to marry you and follow you to Liangzhou." Madam Zong said, "It's just right that she can live away from the capital and live more freely. Your mother is open-minded, and even if she hears some gossip, she will not treat Miss Mo harshly..."

As Meng Changqing listened to the other party's increasingly detailed plan, he had no choice but to interrupt and say, "Master's wife, if Miss Mo just wants to get away from the capital and live in Liangzhou, she doesn't have to sacrifice her own marriage."

Madam Zong looked at her, and Meng Changqing continued, "There is a government-run school in Beishan County. Miss Mo can bring her maids and guards to study in Beishan County."

Zong Shouqing said: "I have never heard of any woman going out to study in this dynasty."

Meng Changqing said, "If Miss Mo has the courage, why not be the first?" "I understand what you mean." Madam Zong said again, "I understand."

Madam Zong was very efficient in her work. Without even a pause, she called the maid outside in and gave her a few instructions, then asked her to go to the outskirts of the capital to deliver a message to Miss Mo.

"Miss Mo often goes to the temple?" Meng Changqing asked.

"Just go and get some peace and quiet." Old Madam Zong chatted with Meng Changqing for a few more words and wanted to keep her at home for dinner.

Just at this time, Doctor Hu came to take the pulse of Mr. Zong.

Perhaps the doctors had a tacit understanding among themselves. Before Doctor Hu finished his consultation, the servants of the Zong family reported that the imperial physician had arrived.

After two groups of doctors examined him, they reached the same conclusion that Mr. Zong was recovering gradually.

Meng Changqing was completely relieved.

After seeing off the imperial physician with Zong Shouqing, Meng Changqing used the excuse of seeing Doctor Hu off and wanted to leave the Zong family.

Zong Shouqing said: "Lunch is ready, let's eat before leaving."

Meng Changqing was about to refuse, but Zong Shouqing winked at her, "I have something to tell you."

Meng Changqing probably knew what he was going to say, but he didn't want to listen, so he said, "Master Zong, Master's condition is gradually getting better, and you and I can both rest assured. It's rare for me to return to the capital, and I have some things to deal with."

“It won’t take more than a meal, right?” Zong Shouqing was determined to say it.

Meng Changqing smiled and said, "Master Zong, I think you haven't been out for a while. I'll invite you to have a meal at Xiangmanlou."

Zong Shouqing didn't hesitate, "Okay."

When Doctor Hu heard that they were going to Xiangmanlou, he wanted to go too.

Meng Changqing simply asked Xi Bei to go back and inform Bafang and Chu Mufeng to go together.

To the Xiangmanlou.

Just as the tea was served and the door to the private room was closed, Zong Shouqing said, "I know you have big ideas and don't want to hear what I have to say, but marriage is not a joke. You must stay away from that person."

Meng Changqing poured him some tea, "Thank you, Master Zong, I know you are so kind to me."

"You know." Zong Shouqing moved the teacup in front of him away. "From your expression, I think these words are just passing through your ears but not entering your heart."

"How could that be?" Meng Changqing put the teapot aside. "We have known each other for quite some time. Don't you know what kind of person I am? Although I despise rumors, I don't necessarily have to fight against them.

Besides, I have also said that I have no plans to start a family in the next two or three years."

"That's good." Zong Shouqing just took a sip of tea and suddenly put down the cup and said, "But if she really goes to Liangzhou with you, what will you do if you can't get rid of her in the future?"

Meng Changqing asked back, "How many times have you seen women forced into marriages when their family backgrounds are similar?"

"I haven't seen that."

Long time no see, I went to the hospital for an operation, my gallbladder was removed because of the large gallstones. Drink more water and exercise more, my friends, I realized after entering the hospital that nothing is more important than good health.