Is this trip in vain? Obviously everyone is unwilling to do so.
But what can they do to make the Qi family value the second wife of the Meng family more highly.
Meng Li realized that the key to this matter lay with the second brother, but the second brother was just a carpenter.
She is also a little distressed now.
The Zhang family is not very good, at least there are two weirdos, Zhang Qiaoer and Zhang Laowu, but now that she is asking for marriage, she cannot say that the Zhang family is not good, lest it lowers their style.
Mr. Qi and Mr. Qi couldn't bear to see the children in the second room like this.
They come with the most sincere heart, are they hurting others?
However, they are also choosing the best future for the Qi family's daughter.
Mr. Qi was about to speak.
"I -" Meng Ning suddenly raised his head and looked at the two elders: "I can also take the examination for scholars and candidates."
When these words were said, both Meng Wu and Meng Li were filled with surprise.
Unexpectedly, Meng Ning would make this decision at this time.
The two elders were also surprised.
"But Ning Yazi, you are already eighteen years old. Isn't it a bit late to be able to read and write after you have passed the enlightenment age?" Qi Laosan said.
"It's not too late. As long as I am determined, I believe I can learn it. Now my family is not short of money. I can let a better teacher teach me. But I hope you can wait and don't give it to Xiaoying so soon." Arrangements, I am willing to help her grow and change, I just ask you to give me some time."
Meng Ning's heart was full of determination and his face was firm. An unprecedented power seemed to burst out of him.
Mr. Qi looked at Meng Ning with more appreciation.
"Okay, now that you have made a decision, and it is a good decision, then go ahead and do it. Even if you cannot pass the exam to be a scholar or a scholar, there is no harm in reading and writing."
"I promise you, Xiaoying's marriage can be put aside for a while, and you can just study quietly."
Outside the window of the main room, Qi Xiaoying was already full of tears, hiding her face and entering her room.
She didn't expect that Meng Ning could do this for her.
Then, she would not marry him.
The people in the second room left. Mr. Qi and Mr. Qi looked at the good things they sent and felt a little emotional.
"Dad, the scholar exam is held once a year, but if Meng Ning fails, do you really want to marry Xiaoying to him?" Qi Laosan asked.
In fact, he was very dissatisfied with the Zhang family. The family's style was not very good. The only thing that tempted him was Zhang Youcai's title of scholar.
But seeing Meng Ning's performance just now, he thought to himself, it's okay not to want that scholar son-in-law.
After men become successful and famous, most of them are heartless. It seems that Meng Ning cares too much about his girl. If she marries into the second wife of the Meng family, she will have nothing to worry about, and there may be no trouble in her life.
Why ask for a noble name?
Mr. Qi said: "I want to see if that kid is a person who does what he says. If he does what he says and does it seriously, I will be willing to do it even if he fails to pass the exam."
On the way home, Meng Li said: "Second brother, do you really want to study?"
After all, the second brother is already eighteen years old. If he is learning now, unless he has a very good understanding, it will be very difficult to learn and it may be difficult to persist.
"Well, I thought, there is no point in being a carpenter all my life. Not only for Xiaoying, but also for myself. I want to learn knowledge, gain experience, and become a more valuable person. Only my own abilities can improve. , and only then can we provide a more stable life for the people we like.”
"Okay, we have two literate sisters, Lu Mu, in our family. It's a good thing to have one more." Meng Wu was very happy and said with his hands: "I will go to live in the town tomorrow. This will make it easier for you to study, my second brother. My health It's almost healed, leave the family to us, don't worry about it."
Meng Li saw Meng Ning because of her own beliefs. She knew that she could persist longer in this way.
The best way is always to start from yourself and then benefit others.
"My second brother is eighteen years old. It's not that convenient to be with a group of noisy and noisy children."
"What else can we do?" Meng Wu asked.
Meng Li said: "Go to the county town and invite a famous gentleman to teach the second brother. The place to study will be in the courtyard rented in the town. When the new house is built, the courtyard will continue to be rented for the convenience of the second brother. Study quietly.”
"But such a gentleman must charge very high tuition fees." Meng Ning felt a little worried about money.
After a year, I'm afraid it will cost dozens of taels.
"Second brother, Qi Xiaoying will get married in the next two years. It will definitely not work if you go to school and learn step by step. A good teacher can enlighten you as soon as possible. After the first stage, you can read and write articles. I’m on the right track.”
"Even if the annual tuition is two to three hundred taels, I still have to invite my husband to teach you."
"It's not difficult for our family to make this kind of money."
Meng Ning was deeply moved.
With his family supporting him like this, no matter how difficult it was, he would grit his teeth and persevere.
As they walked halfway, two people stood in front of them, one was Zhang Laoer and the other was Mrs. Zhang.
Meng Wu and Meng Ning greeted them, but Meng Li didn't. Not to mention that the Zhang family had found someone to plot against her, but now the two of them didn't seem to have a very good attitude, and they felt condescending.
"We have something to talk to you about," said Mrs. Zhang.
"Zhang Nai, what's the matter?" Meng Wu asked.
Zhang Laoer: "Did you go to Zhang's house to ask for a bride?"
With his reminder, Meng Ning couldn't help but think that the Zhang family had just been there before, so they felt a little uncomfortable on their faces.
"Yes, I also want to marry Qi Xiaoying. You ask your question, and we ask ours. Which family the Qi family is willing to marry Xiaoying to depends on their ability."
If Zhang Lao Er spoke properly, Meng Ning would not use this tone, mainly because Zhang Lao Er was a bit aggressive.
Mrs. Zhang said: "Humph, our Zhang family has a scholar. When a scholar asks for a bride, the girl from which family is blessed will be the blessing of that family. How much hope do you think you have?"
"It's not necessarily good luck. With your condescending attitude, I'm afraid Qi Xiaoying won't live a very good life if she marries into your family." Meng Wu said unceremoniously.
Zhang Laoer's expression changed.
"At least it's better than the two of you brothers who are nothing. One is just boxing for entertainment, and the other is a carpenter. No matter which one of you goes to ask for a bride, I can't compare to my talented family. The Qi family is willing to treat Qi Xiaoying It would be weird to marry into your family."
"You—" Meng Wu's face turned red with anger. For him, it was a kind of pride to show off his strength and energy on the field and make everyone happy, but he didn't expect to be humiliated like this.
The eldest brother wasn't in good health yet, so Meng Li stood in front of him because he was afraid that he would be violent.
She looked at Mrs. Zhang and Mr. Zhang coldly: "You are blocking the road just to say these things, right? Tell me, what is your purpose?"
Zhang Laoer thought to himself that this girl is really smart, and waved his hand: "It is not impossible for our Zhang family to give this marriage to you."
