Chapter 914: Scumbag Brother and Scumbag Father, Get Lost (60)

Chapter 914: Chapter 914: Scumbag Brother and Scumbag Father, Get Lost (60)

In the eyes of the villagers, the teacher is indeed kind-hearted, to let Meng Chongxi live and even ask them to convey her situation to him.

With such a daughter as the teacher, shouldn’t Meng Chongxi feel proud?

"Uncle Meng, you should actually be content. Wen Ang has no hope in the imperial examination, yet this time, the teacher has succeeded in having twelve students become scholars."

The Liu Family’s eldest thinks that Meng Chongxi is ungrateful. With such an amazing daughter, he still wants to go to the city and ruin his reputation.

Not only would Qiann Yan not allow it, even the villagers wouldn’t permit Meng Chongxi to do such a thing.

Since Qiann Yan sent someone back with a message, it shows she hasn’t completely cut ties with the village; after all, she is someone who came from Peach Blossom Village.

For the honor of the entire village, Meng Chongxi cannot leave the village in the future.

Meng Chongxi was already shocked by the latest news, his eyes wide open, completely unable to believe it.

Twelve scholars?

He thought teaching Yaan Huai, who came first in the county examination, was already impressive.

It wasn’t surprising to him that Yaan Huai would become a scholar.

But she actually taught twelve scholars?

Meng Chongxi was so angry he couldn’t speak, equally filled with regret, thinking if he had known this, why did he make things so absolute?

"I want to see her."

"The teacher does not want to see you."

The Liu Family’s eldest left, he still had to work the fields, to till the Meng Family’s land for planting crops. Besides, Meng Chongxi couldn’t run far; someone in the village was watching him, if he ran off, he could easily be found.

Meanwhile, over at Xinghua Village, someone spotted Widow Lee and stopped her.

"Do you know about Meng Chongxi’s daughter? She’s accomplished, teaching twelve scholars, and next year she’ll be taking them to the Capital City for the imperial examination. If one or two of them pass, they could become officials."

"Sister Lee, I see Meng Chongxi treats you well. Why don’t you hurry up and marry him?"

Widow Lee looked puzzled: "I said I wouldn’t remarry."

"Not remarry? Such a great opportunity, if you don’t take it, someone else will, and you’ll miss this chance!"

Seeing the malice on their faces, Widow Lee spat unceremoniously: "If you want to marry, do it yourself. I won’t remarry. You all have husbands and look envious. Do you think your current men are no good, and wish to marry Meng Chongxi?" Widow Lee placed her hands on her hips and shouted, "Come quickly, there’s something going on over here..."

Before she could finish shouting, several women stopped her, no longer daring to speak, and walked away embarrassedly.

Widow Lee spat on the ground: "Just a bunch of wicked women."

She lived freely by herself; marrying would be like finding an ancestor to serve, and she’d had enough of that kind of life.

Indeed, some people had ideas about marrying Meng Chongxi to gain favor.

But most of them happily arrived at Peach Blossom Village and left with sullen faces.

Thus, the stories about Meng Chongxi’s past spread further and further, with everyone thinking his broken leg was retribution.

Meng Chongxi attempted to escape several times and even once ran into Widow Lee, imploring her to take him to the county to see Qiann Yan, promising to marry her and provide her a life of riches and honors.

Widow Lee did not get angry, merely stepped back two steps: "Brother Meng, you should have heard, I won’t remarry in this life, so perhaps I have to disappoint your good intentions."

Meng Chongxi found Widow Lee’s attitude quite kind, and thought more and more that she was a good woman, quickly casting aside memories of Mrs. Zhang he had recently recalled.

He promised other benefits, but Widow Lee said, "How about I call the villagers for you? We are a lone man and woman, and besides, I don’t have the strength to take you to the county. If someone sees us, my reputation will be ruined."

Consequently, Widow Lee kindly informed the villagers.

Having made many unsuccessful escape attempts, Meng Chongxi finally gave up.