At the beginning of spring, the earth is warmer.

Meng Hao's body is getting worse day by day in the hot and cold spring. At first, I just lost my appetite and was a little sluggish, and slowly I started to cough.

Doctor Li from Renshoutang was invited, but Dr. Li just said, "The loss of yang energy in the winter of last year was too much, so that yin and evil entered the body, and I could only rest in bed, and there was no other way." ”

I drank bowl after bowl of medicine, but it never got better.

At the end of February, Meng Hao's cough was already very serious, and the whole person was a little thinner by coughing, his eye sockets had begun to sunken, and the flesh on his cheeks was almost gone.

......

On the morning of this day, at the gate of the Meng Mansion, which has always been deserted, a guest suddenly came to visit.

When the gatekeeper opened the door, it turned out to be someone from Zhang's house.

After the porter invited the person to the front hall, he hurried to report.

After a while, Mrs. Meng personally went to the front hall to greet the visitors.

The leader was Zhang Jingzong, who looked a little tired, glanced at the people who came, and found that there was no Meng Hao, so he asked out loud: "Brother and sister, where is Brother Meng?"

Mrs. Meng blessed Zhang Jingzong, sat down on the main seat, and replied softly: "Brother Zhang, my lord is sick in bed, I'm afraid I won't be able to see guests." ”

Zhang Jingzong was obviously taken aback, and his hand serving the tea trembled slightly, "Oh, my brother's body has always been very good, how could he suddenly get sick?"

Mrs. Meng took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes, "Brother Zhang doesn't know, my lord was sentenced to three months in prison last year, and he planted the root of the disease when he was in prison. ”

Zhang Jingzong let out a long sigh, "I've heard a little about this, that's why I came in such a hurry." ”

"Thank you Brother Zhang. Mrs. Meng was a little speechless and stopped.

Zhang Jingzong was a little aware of it, and then asked, "Do you have anything to say for your brother and sister?" ”

"I see that Brother Zhang is also tired, did he just come back yesterday?"

"yes. I arrived last night, didn't calculate the time, stayed outside the city for a night, and only entered the city in the morning. ”

Mrs. Meng was full of gratitude, and got up again to bless.

Zhang Jingzong raised his hand to help, "Don't be polite." I was going to come back a year ago, but I was caught a cold in the capital for a while, and my body has not been very good, so I didn't rush back. A few days ago, it was finally better, so I rushed back. ”

Mrs. Meng was about to say something of thanks again, but before she could speak, she was stopped by Zhang Jingzong waving her hand.

"Brother and sister, don't say thank you again, if you say it again, it will slap me in the face. I didn't do anything, I just watched things unfold, but I couldn't do anything about it. Zhang Jingzong looked frustrated.

Mrs. Meng said, "There is no need for this, individuals have their own lives, and Brother Zhang doesn't have to mind." ”

After being polite, Zhang Jingzong was about to leave the Meng Mansion, and said before leaving: "Brother and sister, count the time, Xue'er and they should be almost there, I'll go back to the house first, and come back to visit in the evening." If you have something, send someone to inform me, and don't be polite. ”

Mrs. Meng praised herself.

Subsequently, Mrs. Meng asked Fu Bo to see off Zhang Jingzong, and she went to the West Courtyard to find her son Meng Ran.

Meng Ran was studying the Five Classics with Mr. Zhang, looking serious and hardworking, Mrs. Meng only glanced at it a few times, and then left in a hurry to take care of her husband.

"Ahem..."

Before Madame Meng entered the house, she heard a painful cough, and her expression was full of worry. Then, rubbing her stiff cheeks, she forced herself to smile and went into the room.

"Master, Brother Zhang is back. As soon as Mrs. Meng entered the house, she said this to her husband.

"Is he gone?" Meng Hao asked in a harmonious voice with a gentle breath.

"Well, Brother Zhang said that he arrived last night, missed the hour, and couldn't go into the city to rest, but just stayed outside the city for a night, and now he is tired. In addition, Xue'er and the others are about to arrive, so they will go home. Said to come back in the evening. ”

"That's fine, just let him rest, his body is not very good. ”

"Yes. ”

"Remember to tell the kitchen, prepare the food and drinks, and don't be lazy. ”

Mrs. Meng was angry and funny, "I know, it's really verbose." Am I the kind of woman who doesn't know how to run a house?"

"Not really. It's just that, I'm afraid I'll never have the chance to drink with Brother Zhang at the same table in the future......"

This time, Mrs. Meng didn't say anything more, just looked at her husband with a sad face.

In the evening, Zhang Jingzong came to Meng's Mansion with his wife and daughter, and Mrs. Meng and the housekeeper personally greeted him at the door.

In the living room, Meng Hao sat there with a sick face, waiting for everyone to take their seats.

Zhang Jingzong entered the living room, and he bowed his hand to Meng Hao from afar and greeted: "Brother, you have suffered. It's too late for my brother to come back. ”

Meng Hao stood up and saluted back.

Then the two of them took their seats.

"Brother Zhang, listening to Minniang, you weren't very comfortable a few days ago?" As soon as Meng Haofu sat down, he asked Zhang Jingzong.

"Yes, I never thought that just after returning to settle down for two years, I wouldn't be able to adapt to the climate in the north. After returning to the capital, I didn't feel anything at first, but as soon as the weather began in winter, the whole person was not good. The temperature over there was so cold, and the climate was dry, that I coughed for more than two months, and I was lying in bed all the time, and it suffocated me during that time. No, after that, I'll leave for the right time. Zhang Jingzong pretended to be relaxed and said.

"Okay. You and my brother haven't seen each other for almost half a year, and this time we have to drink and get drunk no matter what. Meng Hao was full of pride.

Zhang Jingzong looked worried, "It's okay to drink, but you have to wait until you get better." ”

"Hehe, I'm afraid my body won't get better. A wry smile appeared on the corner of Meng Hao's mouth.

"Don't worry, brother, you have your own natural appearance, and you will definitely survive this hurdle. Zhang Jingzong comforted.

Meng Hao didn't argue anymore, just picked up the wine glass in front of him and raised it in front of Zhang Jingzong. Seeing this, Zhang Jingzong also picked up a cup.

The two clinked glasses lightly and drank them all.

The two men began to drink freely.

The two ladies chatted on the side, each detailing the affairs of the family.

Meng Ran sat with Zhang Miaoxue and whispered.

"Xue'er, is the capital fun?"

"Uh... There are many high-rise buildings, a lot of people, and a lot of delicious and fun in the capital. ”

"Then you like the capital very much, don't you?"

Zhang Miaoxue nodded, then shook her head, "Although the capital is prosperous and beautiful, I prefer Lin'an." ”

"Why?"

"Because Lin'an is my home. ”

Meng Ran didn't understand Zhang Miaoxue's logic, but he was still happy, because as long as she liked Lin'an, everything didn't matter. As long as she likes it, it's fine.

And Zhang Miaoxue also has unspoken words, because there are her parents and relatives here, and there is also the one on the marriage certificate.

Men drink, women gossip, and children fall in love.

Everything is in harmony.

As the night wore on, the wine was already drunk.

Mrs. Zhang took her husband home with her daughter, and Mrs. Meng also helped her husband to rest, leaving the living room alone in a mess.

Meng Ran took the maid Xiaolian back to the bedroom.

"Sister Xiaolian, do you think my father will get better?" Meng Ran frowned.

"Yes, such a good person, master, will definitely get better. Don't they all say that good people have good rewards? ”

"But... I heard them say....."

"Young Master..."Xiao Lian interrupted Meng Ran's words rather rarely, "Young Master, Master will definitely get better, you have to have confidence in him." ”

"Well... Father will definitely get better... Thank you, Sister Xiaolian. ”

"As long as the young master is fine. ”

Xiaolian waited for Meng Ran to wash up, and after he entered the bed, he was about to leave, but Meng Ran grabbed his hand from behind.

Xiaolian turned around and asked, "Young Master, is there something wrong?"

"Sister Xiaolian, don't leave yet, stay with me for a while. ”

At this time, Xiaolian had already shed her heavy coat, only wearing a thin little clothes, sitting quietly at the head of Meng Ran's bed, and the distance between the two was only one foot. Although a brazier was lit in the room, after sitting for a while, Xiaolian's body began to tremble a little.

Meng Ran took the initiative to invite, "Sister Xiaolian, you go into the quilt to warm up, don't freeze and catch a cold." ”

Xiaolian's face turned red all of a sudden, and the flush spread all the way to the base of her ears.

Seeing that Xiaolian was still sitting there in a daze, Meng Ran reached out and pulled Xiaolian by the hand, and Xiaolian fell on the bed in a trance, pressing firmly on Meng Ran's chest.

Although through the thick quilt, Meng Ran could still feel Xiaolian's delicate body, and although through the thin hair, Xiaolian could clearly feel Meng Ran's hot snort hitting her neck.

Time stands still in this moment.

After a long time, Meng Ran couldn't help but reach out to push Xiaolian, wanting to push away the body that was pressing on his chest, but he felt a ball of soft flesh, and he couldn't help pinching it.

"Ahh

Xiaolian screamed, rolled off the bed, and fell to the floor.

Meng Ran didn't know why Xiaolian had such a big reaction, so she quickly crawled out of the bed, stretched out her head and asked, "Sister Xiaolian, what's wrong with you?"

"Isn't it all your fault?" Xiaolian, who fell to the ground, blushed.

"Blame me?" Meng Ran was a little puzzled.

"Uh... I'm not entirely to blame you... Forget it, you go to bed early. Xiaolian was a little flustered.

Meng Ran looked at Xiaolian on the ground in a daze, only to see that her hair was scattered, and her neckline was slightly open, revealing two snow-white semicircles.

"Sister Xiaolian, your neckline is open. Meng Ran reminded in a low voice.

Xiaolian looked down, immediately covered it with her hand, and scolded in a coquettish voice: "Look at it, go to sleep." ”

"Huh?" Meng Ran, who looked ignorant, had no choice but to obediently obey and get back into the bed.

Meng Ran, who had covered the quilt, asked with curiosity on his face: "Sister Xiaolian, your body is so soft! By the way, what was it just now? It feels soft and comfortable to the touch!"

Even Xiaolian's light temperament was angered by this sentence, so much so that she forgot the distinction between respect and inferiority. Although she knew that Meng Ran was unintentional, Xiaolian was still very angry, "What's the matter with you? ”

After speaking, Xiaolian left angrily, leaving Meng Ran with a puzzled face.

Meng Ran thought about it for a long time, but he didn't come up with a reason, so he had to mumble in a low voice: "What do you mean, how can you get angry in a good manner......"

On the other side, Xiaolian, who walked out of the inner room, was both angry and ashamed, holding the corners of her clothes with both hands and muttering words that others could not hear.