NABC Chapter 56
Chapter 56
When Shen Meng’s rest day arrived, Liang Jue eagerly packed everything and, for once, rose early, pulling Shen Meng along to the place where he had lived for a long time.
Naturally, the carriage was covered with thick blankets, and sharp edges were wrapped up to prevent him from accidentally hitting his still-flat belly.
Shen Meng had a book on her lap, but this time, she made room for Liang Jue, who needed to be careful due to his pregnancy.
In the carriage, the atmosphere between the two was very good, and the air seemed to be filled with a sweet floral scent, making them both feel relaxed.
However, this pleasant atmosphere only lasted until they arrived at the entrance of Liang’s mansion. When the carriage stopped at the gate, Liang Jue and Shen Meng were stopped by someone.
The gatekeeper looked like a newcomer. Although Liang Jue was angry, he managed to restrain himself and asked, “Do you know who I am?”
The gatekeeper replied, “I have seen you. I know you are the young master who got married from this mansion.”
“Since you know, how dare you to stop me?” There was never a saying in this dynasty that a son married off was like water thrown out. Especially for families like theirs who put a lot of effort into raising their sons.
Liang Jue never expected that he would one day be stopped outside his own home.@@@@
The gatekeeper politely said, “This is the command of Lady Liang Rong. She said that if the young master returned, you should not be allowed in.”
“My sister? Why would she do this?” Liang Jue felt absurd, and his voice turned colder. “I want to see my father and mother. Otherwise, call the steward out to see me first.”
The gatekeeper looked at Liang Jue with difficulty. “I am just following orders. Please understand, young master.”
At this moment, Shen Meng suggested, “It’s better to trouble you to go and inform them. Just say that Shen Meng and her husband have come to visit. If we can’t go in, at least give us a reason.”
Father Liang raised his hand and managed a smile to scold Liang Jue, “You’re about to be a father, but you’re still so easily startled. You really have no shame. Your father is embarrassed for you.”
His voice was low and gentle, lacking any harshness, but because he was so weak, his words sounded very poignant.
After addressing Liang Jue, he looked at Shen Meng, who had been standing there all along, and said softly, “Our little one is about to be a father too. I believe he will be a good father. He has troubled you a lot in ordinary times, but I still want to say that our child is a bit foolish. Once he decides on someone, it’s for a life time.”
He coughed several times, as if trying to cough up his internal organs. After coughing, he continued, “Back then, he was thin-skinned, and this old bone of mine had to swallow my pride to arrange this marriage for him. You’re very good, and I’ve heard about your previous defiance of the imperial decree; you’re someone who values loyalty and righteousness. So, I won’t say much. From now on, you must treat him better.”
“Father, please stop.” Tears swirled in Liang Jue’s eyes, and he couldn’t hold back. He reached out to touch his father’s emaciated face.
Shen Meng stepped back, giving the father and son enough time and space. Liang Rong also followed, advising, “Please don’t harm yourself. Don’t forget, you’re still carrying a child.”
Liang Jue nodded. “You don’t need to say these things. I already know.”
At this moment, he could somewhat understand his elder sister’s painstaking efforts. His sudden arrival caught the Liang family off guard, so they naturally revealed the truth to him.
When Shen Meng saw Liang Rong come out, she pulled her aside and asked, “You didn’t let us in earlier because you were worried Liang Jue would be distracted and might harm himself. But why did you suddenly change your mind?”
If it was just a whim, it would be too forced.
Liang Rong sighed. “You saw it just now. Father’s health is not good, and I thought seeing him once would be enough. If something were to happen to him, Liang Jue might resent me.”
As a woman, Liang Rong was undoubtedly more rational than Liang Jue. Shen Meng could understand her thoughts. If Liang Zhengjun had no serious issues but Liang Jue couldn’t see him before something happened, Liang Jue would surely harbor resentment and carry this burden for life.
Shen Meng sighed, as if recalling something, and asked Liang Rong, “How long has he been like this?”