Jiang Pengji felt as if she had cleared the fog and walked out of a dead end. Many things became clear to her.
Of course, there was a huge difference between the two eras, but people's hearts were always the same. She had been stuck in a dead end.
While she was thinking, Xu Ke suddenly smiled and dared to tease her. "It's rare that there are things that you don't know."
Jiang Pengji didn't feel offended at all. After all, no one was perfect. She had many flaws, so there was nothing to deny.
"No one is omniscient and omnipotent. I don't understand these things, and I might even be wrong about them. Isn't that normal?" Jiang Pengji looked at Xu Ke with clear eyes and said, "Let me give you another example. Don't you always study hard just to learn what you don't know?"
Xu Ke almost choked on his own saliva. How could that be the same?
If it weren't for his Langjun's strong and dazzling performance, as if she was an omniscient and omnipotent person, he wouldn't have teased her like that.
However, Jiang Pengji clearly recognized her shortcomings and didn't mind being teased by others. She was rare, and that was her biggest advantage.
Didn't you see how the most famous Prime Minister, the teacher of the previous dynasty, was killed by the Gaozong?
The Prime Minister of the previous dynasty just fulfilled his duty and was cruelly killed by the Gaozong's only son.
The higher one's position was, the more they couldn't tolerate others looking at their shortcomings.
Some people thought it was honest advice, while others thought it was unpleasant to the ear. But no matter which one it was, it varied from person to person.
If the lord they served was broad-minded and could accept good advice, of course, they would listen to their subordinates' advice and correct their mistakes.
However, if the lord they served was narrow-minded and couldn't bear to hear even half a bad word, even if they didn't flare up on the spot, they would still be harshly remembered by others behind their backs, causing people to feel uneasy. How many loyal subjects and generals would follow such a lord to the death?
Therefore, Xu Ke was moved by Jiang Pengji's ability to admit that she had her shortcomings so easily.
Xu Ke was secretly touched, but Jiang Pengji couldn't touch his cute point at all.
At that moment, Meng Hun had already settled the rest of his brothers. His face was full of joy.
He went to take a look. It was a dry and tidy shared bed. Every bedding was good and warm. He didn't feel the slightest bit cold.
Meng Hun was very satisfied with this treatment.
There weren't many tenant farmers in the farm, so most of the rooms were empty. Occasionally, they would store some things, tidy up a little, and smoke out the humidity in the room. Basically, it was ready for people to live in. Xu Ke had considered the situation of adding more people to the troop, so he had prepared an extra room, which was just in time to be put to use.
As for Meng Hun, his residence had already been arranged by the farm's maidservant, so he should have a place to stay at night.
"Thank you, Langjun!"
Meng Hun bowed to Jiang Pengji as soon as he arrived, but she stopped him before he could kneel down.
"That's how it should be. Since you've chosen me, I'll at least guarantee you the most basic necessities." Jiang Pengji said calmly and gestured for Meng Hun to sit down. "You can ask Xiaoyu about the handover of the troops. I will come to the farm occasionally. If there's any shortage, just let me know. In a few days, the situation will be more tense. Remember to be careful. "
Meng Hun understood what Jiang Pengji meant. If the Meng's knew that Meng Liang had been "kidnapped," they would be furious.
"By the way, after I go back, I will send my personal maid to you," Jiang Pengji suddenly said.
Xu Ke, who was enjoying his tea, almost choked when he heard what Jiang Pengji said.
Meng Hun didn't know what to do. His face turned red and white, and he stuttered, "Langjun, I appreciate your kindness. But my late wife's mourning period is not over yet, so I really can't accept you … Plus, I don't want to remarry …"
Jiang Pengji was confused. She looked at Meng Hun and then at Xu Ke.
Then she raised her eyebrows and complained, "Why are you so dirty?"
What kind of dirty things are you thinking about?
The two of them didn't understand what dirty was. Xu Ke, who was conveniently insulted by Jiang Pengji, also felt wronged. What was wrong with him?
Before they could say anything, Jiang Pengji explained, "My maid is here to practice martial arts. What else are you thinking?"
Meng Hun and Xu Ke were stunned, and then they quietly lowered their heads.
Xu Ke was fine. He knew that his Langjun was not a decent person.
But Meng Hun reflected on himself. He had forgotten that his Langjun was only twelve!
According to the rules of the aristocratic families, he didn't even have a room.
Meng Hun was a special case of sleeping with women at the age of eleven. He couldn't be compared to the other noble sons of the aristocratic families.
He thought that his little Langjun probably didn't know how misleading his words were.
There was a subtle awkwardness between the two of them.
Meng Hun coughed awkwardly. He couldn't say that he misunderstood that his Langjun wanted to give him his maid.
But … that didn't make sense. Why would he send his maid to the farm to practice martial arts with the troops?
Jiang Pengji had her own plans. She didn't have much time to teach Nongqin. Or rather, she didn't have the patience to teach.
She could let Nongqin learn some basic physical training from the troops. Meng Hun was a reliable person. With him watching over her, Nongqin wouldn't be taken advantage of. Jiang Pengji would give Nongqin special training from time to time. Soon, she would be able to beat those weak warriors in the troops.
Whoever wanted to take advantage of her had to be prepared to be kicked in the balls.
"My maid likes knives, spears, swords, and halberds. It's too boring to be trapped in the inner house all day. I think it's good for her to practice martial arts if she likes it. She won't be bullied by her husband when she gets married, "Jiang Pengji said seriously." What do you think? "
Meng Hun and Xu Ke were confused. What could they say?
Langjun cared about his maidservant and was afraid that she would be bullied when she got married. A normal person would ask someone to instill the correct concept of being a good wife and educating children for the maidservant and let her study women's morality and needlework instead of asking her to practice martial arts.
What was he thinking?!!
If there was a conflict in the family, he could solve it with his fists?
Xu Ke looked like he had opened a door to a new world. Meng Hun said, "Langjun's idea is great!"
He was also a man with a daughter who was brutally murdered. If she could grow up safely, it would be time for him to get married in a few years.
As a father, of course, he couldn't bear to see his daughter being bullied.
So, even though Langjun's idea was a bit strange, he still supported it.
Xu Ke looked at Meng Hun in shock. He felt like he had been rejected by the two.
"But …" Xu Ke twisted his body uneasily and said, "This is not a good idea. After all, the troops are all men. What should we do if the reputation of Langjun's maid is ruined?"
Jiang Pengji didn't say anything. Meng Hun said with a stern face, "In the previous dynasty, there were also female generals. Why can't women practice martial arts?"
Xu Ke was speechless.
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