Patriarch, he doesn't want to take the imperial examinations

Meng Zhen called Ah Qing to bring some tea, and sat down with Deng Yuming to chat.

Deng Yuming took a sip of tea, and then said: "Old Meng, you have done well in school, and you have become one with the young man."

Meng Zhen quickly said: "Except for Deng Bowen, no one in the school treats me, my reputation in the school is rotten."

Deng Yuming laughed: "There is a saying, good things don't go out, bad things spread thousands of miles, even your little fart of old sesame seeds and rotten millet can spread in the school, let me tell you that you should leave school as soon as possible , save embarrassment and make people laugh."

Meng Zhen gave him a gouged look, my ancestor found a school with great difficulty, how could he drop out of school because of your joke, that would be ridiculous.

Although the students in the school didn't want to see him, it was a blessing in disguise. Without the chattering, his ears were clear, and he was at ease.

Meng Zhen picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea, but ignored Deng Yuming's words. Deng Yuming was bored, so he had to change the subject: "Why didn't you see Meng Hong boy? Did you go out again on a hot day?"

Meng Zhen replied: "Isn't it because you guys who are urging marriages come here all day to talk about marriage, and people are so scared that they hide outside and dare not come back."

Deng Yuming smacked his lips and said: "I don't know what's wrong with the children nowadays, and none of them are willing to accept the marriage proposal at home. Even the blog post that asked you for words just now is the same. I heard that his family told him He got married, but he refused on the grounds that he would start a business first and then a family. If I want to say this, I also blame his father, I don’t make decisions about my son’s marriage, so it doesn’t matter if this father is wrong.”

When talking about Deng Bowen's father, Deng Yuming's face was clearly dissatisfied.

"Oh, it's my destiny, Deng Yuming. If I have a son, I'll marry him a wife when I reach the marriageable age. It doesn't matter whether he likes it or not. But I, Deng Yuming, are destined to have no children!"

The expression on his face was gloomy, and the light in his eyes dimmed accordingly.Meng Zhen glanced sideways at him, following the memory of the original owner, he remembered the things they often talked about sitting together.

Deng Yuming and his younger brother, Deng Bowen's father, had a quarrel over the adoption.

Deng Yuming married several wives and had no less than ten children, but none of them were sons.

He wanted a son so badly that he was going crazy.It happened that his younger brother had three sons, so he wanted to adopt one from someone else.

However, Bowen's father disagrees. Why should he give you the child he worked so hard to bring up? Moreover, Deng Yuming is very clear about his virtues. If his son adopts him, he will be bad if he doesn't follow suit.

Deng Yuming slandered and begged for many times, but he just didn't let go.In the last fit of anger, the two brothers turned against each other and became enemies.

Although there are festivals between adults, the children are innocent. During festivals, Deng Bowen will still bring gifts to visit his uncle's house.

Speaking of Deng Bowen, Deng Yuming liked it from the bottom of his heart. This kid is polite and sensible, and he has a good temper, but he is being misled by his inconspicuous father.

But he said that Bowen's father was originally a scholar, but he failed to get a good reputation after taking the exam for many years, and then he didn't take the exam anymore. He lived on a piece of property left by his parents, and his life was not bad.

Deng Bowen is the eldest son in the family, so his father placed high hopes on him to study, and he promised everything related to his son's studies.The son said that he would get married after getting the honor in the exam, and he sent away the matchmaker who came to make a kiss without saying a word.

When this matter reached Deng Yuming's ears, Deng Yuming scolded Bowen's father for being a fool, why should he get fame first and then get married?

It's just that he and Bowen's father have been separated for a long time, and it's hard for him to say these words, so he can only complain alone.

Just like now, he is not very cheerful, I don't know if it is because he has no son, or because his younger brother has a son but doesn't follow his own way.

In short, I feel very uncomfortable.

Meng Zhen advised from the side: "Sometimes in your life, you must have it, and there is always time in your life. Don't force it. You have lived half a hundred years. Don't always think about your children all day long. You should also think about yourself."

Deng Yuming continued: "Yes, otherwise, what else can I do? I asked someone to figure it out before, and they all said that I am destined to have no children in this life, so I should be more careful. It turns out that it is true. I have nothing but to accept my fate. He can't."

He beat his chest and stamped his feet when he said this, Meng Zhen really didn't understand why this man insisted on having a son.

Life is short for a hundred years, and it is difficult to live well by yourself, so why bother others, even your own children.

Anyway, he thinks so, for example, these sons of the original owner, they have always made their own decisions, and he just watched from the sidelines, hardly intervening.

He, the father who was picked up for nothing, is quite casual.

"I heard that your eldest son is going to marry a new wife and come in. Then I have to come to ask for a wedding wine. If you want me to say that people should live like Mengqing in your house. If the old one doesn't go, the new one won't come. You Previously, the daughter-in-law could not even lay an egg after entering the door for several years, so it’s better to get divorced, and marry a young one to continue the incense for your Meng family, you are also considered a grandfather at your age."

Deng Yuming took another sip of tea, put down the cup, and patted Meng Zhen's chest.

Meng Zhen squinted at him, and said lightly: "Where can I miss your drink, when the time comes, you come and go."

But I hated it in my heart, thinking that I could recite an article with this cup of tea, it was better than chatting with this person here.

When he was thinking about how to issue an order to evict guests, Deng Yuming approached him again and whispered: "I said, Lao Meng, you have been empty for a long time, when will you add new people?"

Meng Zhen stared straight at him, if his cultivation was still there, if this person dared to say such nasty words in front of him, he would have pierced his mouth with a sword, so that he would not be able to speak nonsense anymore.

This man is shameless, insisting on pulling him and saying: "I remember that your wife died before, but you carried her into another room within a few days. What's wrong this time, the one who didn't welcome the newcomer in for a long time, could it be my own bastard?" I can't do it anymore?"

Meng Zhen finally couldn't bear it anymore, got up from his seat, and cursed: "Get out, get out, don't say such things in front of me, dirty my ancestor's ears."

Deng Yuming also said angrily: "You should stop pretending to be serious. With your bad character, you used to pull me to say some nonsense, but now you can't listen to it. Who are you pretending to show? It's just a joke. After studying for a few days, I really think of myself as a saint..." Before he finished speaking, Meng Zhen pushed him out of the door.

With a "bang", the door closed.

"Hey..." Deng Yuming held the door and patted it several times, but no one responded, cursed, turned around and walked away resentfully.

After walking a few steps, he turned back and forgot to take his birdcage hanging from the tree.

The thrush kept singing in the cage, and Mengzhen opened the door until the song of the bird disappeared.

Standing under the eaves of the study, Meng Zhen couldn't stop thinking why he was entangled with such a person, wasting time and making him feel uncomfortable.

Why bother!

He shook his head, put his hands behind his back, and paced to recite today's article.