After the new consort

Looking at Tianxiang's hurt eyes, Feng Suzhen's heart was already sore, but she didn't want Tianxiang to notice, she lowered her eyes to stabilize her mind, and changed the topic when she spoke again: "How are you doing in the capital these days? "

Tianxiang was stunned, and her eyes turned red in an instant. The most common greeting, uttered from this mouth, was like throwing a sour apricot into her heart, and the sorrow and grievance couldn't stop coming up, and she forced herself to say: "When I was in the capital, you refused to reply even a few words. When will my well-being be on your mind?"

Seeing her expression, Feng Suzhen couldn't bear it, and explained calmly: "Brother Shao Min often mentions it in his letters, so naturally we all trust him."

"Since he made everything clear, why do you need to ask more questions." Tianxiang replied coldly, angry that she would use Zhang Shaomin's banner from beginning to end.

"But when I saw you today, it seemed... a little lighter." Looking at Tianxiang's thinner figure, Feng Suzhen's tone was subconsciously softer.

However, Tianxiang asked with a gamble: "If I didn't come, you planned not to see each other again in this life, right? Don't say it's Qingjian, even if I die in the capital, you--"

"Tianxiang!" Feng Suzhen interrupted Tianxiang with a sudden voice, paused and then said in a low voice: "Don't talk nonsense."

"Why, are you afraid of my death?" Tianxiang stared at Feng Suzhen's frowning, her voice trembling slightly: "Then do you know that there is nothing more sad than death? Do you know that life is better than death for a walking dead? Do you know that my The heart has been so clear that there is only a shadow left, but it can't be wiped off?"

Feng Suzhen listened to Tianxiang's high-pitched questioning, thinking of the days when Tianxiang was suffering alone in the capital, her heart felt as if hot oil was rolling over, and her clenched hands trembled uncontrollably, but she didn't know how to answer, so she had to lower her head and hide. The eye sockets that have already been pantothenic.

Seeing her bow her head and say nothing, Tianxiang also gradually calmed down, and sat beside her in a daze.So the two faced each other silently in this unspeakable silence, until Liu Changying came to arrange dinner, and the atmosphere gradually turned around.

Early the next morning, while Tianxiang was still resting, the three of them came to the Meng Mansion as promised.

What Master Meng wanted to discuss with them was seeing that there were more and more children in the private school, he planned to open another school, and wanted to ask the three of them for their opinions, while Meng Yanran stood beside Master Meng and served tea.

After Mr. Meng made his point clear, he looked at Feng Suzhen with a smile and said, "If we want to open another school, I'm afraid there will be two more teachers to teach. Although there are many talented people in Jiangnan, teaching and educating people is a big deal. There are very few people who can take on this important task. Mr. Feng has been here for a while, and Lan Xinhui's character and knowledge are outstanding, which I admire, so I don't know if I would give in and come to this private school to teach?"

Feng Suzhen hurriedly bowed her head and said modestly: "Late students have little virtue. Uncle Meng's such absurd praise, Lanzhi is ashamed."

Mr. Meng waved his hands kindly and said: "Mr. Feng, you don't have to be too humble. Although I am not talented, I am quite confident in seeing people. I just don't know if there is any bondage in your family, or if you are teaching here. What's the inconvenience?"

Liu Changying, who was sitting by the side, jumped when he heard this remark, and secretly admired Mr. Meng's smooth handling of things. The words seemed to be asking about teaching, but they were actually asking about Feng Suzhen's personal situation. Obviously, it was not only intended to I am afraid that the private school is for Meng Yanran in all likelihood. With Feng Suzhen's intelligence, she can naturally hear what Master Meng is saying. Whether she wants to or not, she can use this question to reply, which can express her attitude without hurting Meng. The face of the family can be described as the best of both worlds.Thinking of this, I couldn't help but look up at Feng Suzhen, wondering how she would refuse, she wouldn't say that she already had a wife at home, right?

Unexpectedly, however, Feng Suzhen did not pick up the topic, but found another way: "If you talk about adding a school, I have an idea. I wonder if Uncle Meng has considered recruiting girls?"

"Recruiting women? This..." Mr. Meng obviously did not expect this answer, and he hesitated for a while.

Feng Suzhen nodded seriously and continued: "The words of the sages should enlighten the world and benefit all living beings. What's the difference between women?"

Master Meng was taken aback by her question, and frowned, wondering: "But since ancient times, it is a natural law for men to study and take official duties to govern the family, and women to knit and embroider and teach their husbands and children. This woman goes to school to study..."

"The usual method is not necessarily the best method. If you want to break the routine to improve yourself, someone has to try it first. What's more, even if a woman wants to marry a husband and teach a child, isn't it a family with a well-educated husband and a full-bodied poems? Fortunately? If every family can be like this, in time, isn’t it the country’s fortune and the blessing of the common people? Uncle Meng, you are far-sighted and far-sighted, and you are not comparable to those who stand still. Naturally, you can see through the pros and cons of cause and effect.” Feng Suzhen stood up and talked eloquently. , the look is still humble and polite, but for some reason, the demeanor between the words makes people look up unconsciously.

When Mr. Meng saw her demeanor, he was naturally very appreciative in his heart, but how can she implement what she said with just a few simple words?So he was silent for a moment and sighed: "Young Master's words are indeed words of gold and jade, but unfortunately they are not understood by ordinary people, just like most families here, the family situation is not rich, and it is difficult for the boy to study. I’ve never seen any benefits of women’s reading and learning, it’s better to let girls help with housework at home and save some repairs, so I don’t care about things that will happen decades later.”

When Liu Changying heard that "women are well-educated", he suddenly looked at Feng Suzhen, and then vaguely understood what Feng Suzhen's intention was for bringing up this topic. Ordinary people have no foresight, so they need a leader like Uncle Meng to take the lead in the way of the world. If it is difficult for me to cultivate, I would rather not take a penny. If there is no example of a girl who studied in a school for girls," said here paused, Taking a deep breath, he said, "Uncle Meng, what do you think about late birth as an example?"

Master Meng was taken aback by what she said, and asked in an uncertain voice, "You...how do you say that?"

At this time Liu Changying got up and pretended to be relaxed and smiled, interjected to explain: "Uncle, brother Feng, she is actually a daughter, do you think her example is enough?"

Before the words were finished, there was a crisp sound of "Kang Dang", and the teacup in Meng Yanran's hand fell in response, but she just stared at Feng Suzhen in a daze, as if she didn't know that the tea splashed onto her skirt, her pretty face lost all blood, There is panic between the eyebrows.

Feng Suzhen glanced at Meng Yanran apologetically, bowed to Master Meng and said: "At first, I just didn't want to cause trouble, and I didn't intend to hide it, but I didn't want to delay it until now. I'm really ashamed. I hope uncle will forgive Haihan."

Master Meng also had a look of astonishment on his face, only now did he come back to his senses slightly, he kept looking up and down at Feng Suzhen, his tone was still unbelievable: "You, you are a woman?"

"Yes, to be honest, I'm Feng Suzhen."

"You are Feng Suzhen?!" Master Meng suddenly raised his voice in surprise.

Feng Suzhen couldn't help wondering when she heard his tone: "Could it be that uncle knows me?"

"Feng Suzhen of Miaozhou, she was famous all over the world for her talent and beauty in the past. There is such a storm. Although the old man is in the south of the Yangtze River, how can I not know." Master Meng looked at her a few more times as if he couldn't believe it, and then shook his head helplessly and laughed at himself. : "Such grace and elegance really deserves its reputation. The old man thought that a woman, with how smart she is, how dare she claim to be number one in the world must be exaggerating her talent because of her appearance. I don't want to meet today by chance. Such a person, but the old man narrow."

The three of them couldn't prevent him from mentioning the past, and felt a little bit embarrassed for a moment. Feng Suzhen didn't refuse much when he heard his praise, but said indifferently: "The old things can't be looked back, it's hard for my uncle to remember. The world's unparalleled is nothing but a disaster. It’s just the source, uncle don’t need to mind.”

Master Meng naturally knew that the Feng family was destroyed in the turmoil that year, and he secretly sighed in his heart, and he said with pity in his eyes: "It's no wonder you disguised yourself as a man under your name. How can you not have lingering fears in such a background." Thinking of something, he turned his head to look at his daughter who was full of shock and pain, and sighed helplessly: "Forget it, it's just that this matter is really unexpected, and I can't make a decision at the moment. Let me think about it for two days before making an answer."

Now that the words have been explained, the three of them naturally got up and said goodbye.

Taking advantage of the time when Feng and Li went to the west courtyard to meet Feng Shaoqing, Liu Changying came to find Tianxiang alone. As soon as he entered the Kuayuan, he saw Tianxiang sitting on a stone bench in a daze. I can't stay idle. How often have I seen her thinking about her thoughts so quietly? Is this the vicissitudes of life or... a sad relationship?

Just as she was thinking, Tianxiang turned her head and saw him coming in, got up and complained: "There is someone here, why are you not in the mansion when you get up this early in the morning, is this how you treat guests?"

The familiar tone made Liu Changying put on a smile unconsciously, took two steps closer and explained: "I didn't know that you got up so early, I thought you were tired from the long journey, and you would have to sleep for two hours, we will go first in the morning I went to the Meng Mansion next door."

"Meng Mansion? Is that Meng Yanran from yesterday?" Thinking of the gentle woman standing beside Feng Suzhen, Tianxiang's tone was vigilant.

"Exactly, you remember clearly." Liu Changying took a cup of tea and continued: "Brother Li and I are both teaching in the private school opened by Mr. Meng. We were asked to go today because we wanted to discuss the expansion of the school. , Mr. Meng likes brother Feng, a rare talent, and plans to let her come to the private school, alas, what a pity!" But he stopped here, and while drinking tea, he glanced at Tianxiang.