h.After lunch, Meng Chengzhang originally wanted to return to Yongchang Bo's Mansion, but Gu Xiuwen insisted on talking with him, so he stayed and had more time with his elder sister.Around four o'clo...Ronghutang.

After the disgraceful incident at Mrs. Meng's birthday banquet, she had devoted herself to vegetarianism and Buddhist practices. She spent most of her day in the temple and even unprecedentedly recited scriptures and prayed for blessings for Zhou, the mother of Meng Jinyao.

Perhaps it was because she had treated her eldest granddaughter poorly for years, or perhaps out of fear that Zhou's ghost would seek revenge on her and her family as she had sought revenge on the Sun family, she copied scriptures of the "Passing Sutra" for Zhou. The purpose was to allow Zhou to reincarnate quickly and end her haunting of the Meng family.

Grandma entered the Buddhist hall and walked up to Madam Meng, who was reciting scriptures, whispering, "Madam, the young master is here."

When the elderly Madam Meng heard this, she stopped reciting her sutras and asked in surprise, "Why did Cheng Xing come here all of a sudden"

She replied softly, "I don't know, but the young master came in a hurry, he must have something to tell you.

Elder Mrs. Meng was most worried about this grandson, and immediately left the Buddhist hall to see him. When she saw her grandson with red eyes and a dejected expression, she felt heartbroken and feared that he had been wronged outside. Concerned, she asked: "Chengxing, what's wrong"

Meng Chengxing glanced at the maidservant attending him in the room, but didn't speak immediately.

Seeing this, Mrs. Meng waved her hand to dismiss the maidservant and asked again, "Chengxing, what's the matter"

Meng Chengxing questioned, "Grandmother, I hear that my father is preparing to take another wife. Is this true"

Mrs. Meng's expression faltered for a moment, then she nodded and said in a soft voice, "I am getting older now, and it is not suitable for me to be involved in the affairs of the household. There should always be a mistress in charge of the house. In the future, all matters concerning the estate, as well as family relations and interactions, will require a mistress to manage them. Your father is still young, he should take another wife to manage the household."

Meng Chengxing pleaded, "Grandmother, can you ask Father to not marry a new wife so soon"

Madam Meng was puzzled: "Why"

Meng Chengxing lacked his elder sister Meng Jin'yu's cunning. He didn't understand the roundabout way of speaking and said bluntly, "Grandmother, my mother passed away last month. My mother's remains are still unburied, and her grandson can't accept a new mother for now."

However, he was also observant of the elders' expressions while speaking. Seeing that they seemed displeased, he quickly added, "Grandson isn't against father remarrying, just perhaps could it be after two years"

Meng's family has lost face. Old Madam Meng is furious that Sun Shi has done so much evil. Whether Zhou Shi died or not doesn't matter, nor does it matter whether Sun Shi was responsible for her death. She's just a daughter-in-law; if she dies, they can simply marry another one. There are plenty of good women in the world.

But Sun's actions were wrong, utterly wrong. The worst thing she did was to be jealous and resentful, which led to the death of her eldest grandson. Originally, the two twin grandsons looked exactly alike and were both intelligent and charming. Chengzhang excelled in his studies, and if Chengyu had been alive, he would have been just as capable as Chengzhang. In the future, they could have both taken the imperial examinations and brought honor to the family. With three grandsons supporting each other, the Meng family would surely rise again one day. Now that one brother is gone, there's one less helping hand.

Now her eldest grandson has been harmed by Sun, and her reputation has also been ruined by her. Although people on the outside sympathize with the Meng family, they also make fun of them because the Meng family failed to discern people. Her son was blind to see people and married a poisonous woman who killed his original wife as his concubine. Later, he didn't even notice that his offspring was being harmed by Sun, until the vengeful spirits came back to haunt Sun, causing her mental instability to be exposed.

Hearing her most beloved and cherished grandson mention Mrs. Sun, and still deeply grieving over her passing, with thoughts constantly returning to her, Old Madam Meng, for the first time, lost her temper with her grandson and angrily scolded him: "Chenxing, Mrs. Sun was vicious in her actions and lacked conscience. How could such a poisonous woman be worthy of being your mother"

Faced with his grandmother's anger, Meng Chengxing was stunned. He wasn't particularly saddened by his mother's death; he felt that it was better for her to have passed away so that the incident would be over, and everything would gradually fade with time. However, Mrs. Sun had indeed been his mother, loving him for twelve years, almost thirteen years. Despite this, his grandmother's words still left a slight tinge of displeasure in his heart.

Old Madam Meng glanced at her grandson. In her view, he was a victim of his mother, Sun Shi's, poisonous upbringing, unable to distinguish right from wrong. He couldn't even tell what was more important in such a major matter. To have such a mother was a shame! Sun Shi was dead, so why be sad And to ask his father to delay remarrying It was utterly absurd!

That's precisely why it's important for him to remarry soon, to find a virtuous wife who can properly educate his children.

She frowned and said in a low voice, "The Sun family has done many wicked things and it's not a pity that she died. You are a child who can tell right from wrong, you should know to draw a line with such a poisonous woman. How could you let your father delay remarrying because of her Don't worry, grandmother will choose a gentle and kind wife for your father to be your mother."

Meng Chengxing opened his mouth, wanting to refute his grandmother's words, but he felt that what she said seemed reasonable. However, at the same time, he felt a little uncomfortable. The next moment, thinking of the scene where he was mocked by his classmates in the academy, the discomfort in his heart gradually dissipated, and he increasingly agreed with his grandmother's words. He just wondered what would happen to him and his second sister if their father took another wife They might be bullied by their stepmother.

Thinking to himself, he also asked the question: "Grandmother, will Father find me a new mother Will she be harsh on me and my second sister too Don't you feel any pity for us"

Lady Meng frowned: "Nonsense, how could a new mother mistreat you The woman I chose for your father is definitely gentle and kind, someone who will treat you like her own. Or is someone gossiping in front of you, making you afraid of your new mother"

Meng Chengxing had never thought that there would be a good stepmother. A stepmother wouldn't treat her husband's other children well, after all. But he didn't dare to say this to his grandmother, so he just lowered his head and said nothing.

Mrs. Meng softened her tone: "Chengxing, you are a sensible child, wouldn't make it difficult for your elders, would you Your father is still young, you bear the heart to see him alone And our Meng family, we also need someone to take care of things."

Meng Chengxing was astonished: "Father had several concubines, yet no one accompanied him"

"A concubine," Old Madam Meng said dismissively, "is something beneath notice. She can be sent away at any time and cannot be compared to a wife. Only a wife is someone who stays with you for life."

"...But..."

"That's enough!" Old Madam Meng interrupted him, her face turning cold again. She said in an unyielding tone, "You should support your father's decision to remarry as a dutiful son. Don't you want to be labeled as an unfilial son"

Meng Chengxing shook his head repeatedly: "Grandson doesn't mean that."

Old Madam Meng said, "Chengxing, you don't have to worry about elders' affairs. Just focus on your own things and study hard. It's getting late, it's time for dinner. I'm having plain food over here, so I won't keep you."

Meng Chengxing had no choice but to comply and couldn't make a fuss or resist. He could only follow his elders' wishes and leave Rongfutang in a hurry, rushing to his elder sister's courtyard to inform her of the matter and inquire about her plans.

On the other hand, Meng Jinyu was thinking about her younger brother crying and rolling around in front of their grandmother. Their grandmother loved her younger brother and should have considered his feelings. However, he was so useless.

Meng Chengxing: "Second sister, what should we do Grandmother disagrees."

Meng Jin Yu glanced at him, her face darkening as she remained silent. Since the elders had made up their minds, this plan wouldn't work. She had no choice but to formulate a new one, seeking out opportunities.omething else to attend to and will take her leave first. I won't disturb the county princess's leisure."She said, then nodded slightly to Jingning County Princess, and then led her maid to prepare to...