hotmtlnovel Chapter 1889 Family United
Chapter 1889 Family United
The Meng family all accompanied the guests.
With so many people around, Lu Zhaoling found it hard to ignore their gazes.
The main reason is that most of the Meng family's attention is focused on her, especially the younger generation.
However, they weren't as outgoing as Dai Xu. Although they were all looking at her curiously, none of them dared to ask anything before the elders could.
Even when the elders are sitting, they stand to the side.
It's clear that the Meng family has a very good family tradition.
Lu Zhaoling's gaze swept over the faces of the Meng family members.
The Meng family members she saw instinctively straightened their heads and puffed out their chests, the younger generation even feeling a strange excitement, all thinking to themselves—
She looked at me! She looked at me!
Lu Zhaoling did not see a boy whose appearance matched Qingsong's description.
At this moment, Zhou Shiyue asked, "Why haven't I seen Grand Secretary Meng's grandson, who is known as a child prodigy?"
"Your Highness is referring to Meng Si?"
Grand Secretary Meng was somewhat surprised, not expecting Zhou Shiyue to mention Meng Si.
He looked at his eldest son.
Grandpa Meng and his wife exchanged a glance, both of them somewhat nervous. In that instant, they realized something—
Oh no, the Prince of Jin and his wife are after their son.
In fact, everyone knows that Grand Secretary Meng's only biological children are his uncle and daughter.
Second and Third Masters were adopted from their clan.
The brothers' biological parents had died in an accident, leaving behind two very young brothers, so Minister Meng adopted them.
Although they have always considered themselves a close family, outsiders always feel that Meng Si, the son of Grandpa Meng, is Grandpa Meng's only grandson.
It's not that family ties are lacking, but rather it's about the extent to which Meng Ge Lao's talents were inherited.
The children of the second and third masters of the Meng family were indeed far inferior to Meng Si in their studies. Therefore, everyone would say that even the eldest master of the Meng family, who was the son of Grand Secretary Meng, did not inherit much of Meng Si's talent. Only Meng Si was known as a child prodigy.
Therefore, not only outsiders thought that Grand Secretary Meng only had this one grandson, but even the Meng family, including the Second and Third Masters, valued Meng Si the most.
The Meng family has a good family tradition. Neither of the two families was jealous of Meng Si, nor did they try to compete for anything because they were afraid that they were not Meng Ge Lao's biological son, or that they would be left behind.
They felt that with Meng Si as their son to inherit Grand Secretary Meng's talent, the Meng family would still have a bright future, and all of them had to protect Meng Si.
Meng Si is the jewel of the entire Meng family.
Now, Mr. and Mrs. Meng felt a chill run down their spines, and their second and third uncles were also a little nervous.
Even the younger generation subconsciously held their breath and watched Zhou Shiyue nervously.
Zhou Shiyue sensed their sudden tension and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
Could it be that something really happened to Meng Si, which is why they are so nervous when he asks them this question?
"According to the original travel plan, Si'er went to Ciyun Temple today," said the First Madam.
Grand Secretary Meng nodded and said to Zhou Shiyue, "A year ago, Meng Si returned from his studies abroad. He passed by Ciyun Temple and encountered some villains. Fortunately, two righteous men saved him. Meng Si followed them to their home at the foot of the mountain and found that their family was extremely poor and had a younger sister who was bedridden with a long-term illness. After returning, he often sent some supplies to their family."
"It's been a year now. Meng Si had promised to go back and visit them a year later. Today is the day we planned to go, so I brought some things to Ciyun Temple and also burned some incense."
Lu Zhaoling and Zhou Shiyue looked at each other.
They all began to suspect the family.
However, Meng Si had already left the city this afternoon, so they arrived a little late.
Lu Zhaoling fell silent for a moment.
If something really happens to Meng Si on this trip, she will feel somewhat guilty.
But to say that you suspect Meng Si of having problems without having seen him in person is quite abrupt.
Lu Zhaoling thought for a moment, then looked up at Master Meng and Madam Meng.
"Are you two Meng Si's parents?"
“That’s right,” the First Madam quickly replied.
She took one look at Lu Zhaoling and liked her at first sight. Not only was Lu Zhaoling beautiful, but her clear eyes also suggested a pure and upright character.
Lu Zhaoling asked, "I wonder if Madam would mind if I looked at your face?"
The First Madam was somewhat surprised. What was she going to do?
Grand Secretary Meng's expression had become serious.
"Please take a closer look, Your Highness."
He guessed it: the prince suddenly asked about Meng Si, and now the princess wanted to see her eldest daughter-in-law's face—that could only mean one thing.
His heart also jumped.
"It's my honor that Your Highness is here to look. It's said that Your Highness's cultivation in metaphysics is extraordinary; others can't even invite Your Highness to come." The First Madam immediately chimed in when she heard her father-in-law say this.
She sat up straighter and let Lu Zhaoling watch her.
Lu Zhaoling then carefully examined her children's palace.
Although I can't see Meng Si in person, I can still see his parents' children's palace.
Upon seeing this, Lu Zhaoling's expression changed.
Zhou Shiyue was also watching her, and when he saw her expression change, he sat up straight.
Lu Zhaoling then looked at Grandpa Meng.
Grandpa Meng's body tensed up as well.
After reading what Grandpa Meng had written, Lu Zhaoling took a deep breath and looked at Grand Secretary Meng.
Before she could speak, Grand Secretary Meng said in a deep voice, "Please speak frankly, Your Highness, without any reservations."
Lu Zhaoling thought that Grand Secretary Meng was indeed intelligent and composed.
"Then I'll be blunt, Meng Si is going to get into trouble this time."
"Si'er..." The First Madam's body went limp, and she almost slid off the chair.
The rest of the Meng family were also shocked.
"If Grand Secretary Meng trusts me, he can send a few strong and courageous men with me on this trip, and we can discuss the details when we return."
Lu Zhaoling stood up.
Zhou Shiyue immediately stood up as well.
"A-Yue, we have to go out." Before coming to the Meng family, Lu Zhaoling hadn't expected to have to make this trip, but now she felt that she had to go herself, as sending someone else might not be enough to handle it.
The Meng family members all stood up at the same time.
They were all shocked.
Because the Princess Consort of Jin meant that she wanted to go out and chase after Meng Si herself, and to rescue Meng Si.
Not only her, but also the Prince of Jin had to go with her.
The Prince of Jin must have been injured before, right?
Lu Zhaoling considered bringing Zhou Shiyue along because she felt he might need his help on this trip, and given his health...
We can only travel by horse-drawn carriage now.
"Third brother!" Grand Secretary Meng made a decisive decision.
Third Master Meng had already taken two steps. "Father, I'm taking Rui'er and two guards with me!"
Grand Secretary Meng nodded.
"Let's leave now," Lu Zhaoling said, looking at the First Madam. "First Madam, could you pluck a few strands of your hair for me? It will make it easier to find someone later."
There's no time to look for anything else now.
Madam Meng immediately reached out and pulled hard on her head.
"No need for so much..."