Looking at his eldest sister's smiling face, Hua Boyu suddenly believed that his eldest sister really believed in him. She did not think like others that he would have great ambitions to take away the Hua family from his sixth brother.
With this understanding, Hua Baiyu felt relieved but at the same time he had an urge to tell his elders who trusted him about his grievances. "Forget what other people said, even my mother told me to curry favor with my eldest sister. And the brothers in the clan school, I even heard them once saying that if I had a fight with my sixth brother, who would they support? When I heard that, I was really..." He was so sad that he took a day off that day because he didn't want to see those people. He had never taken a day off even when he was sick.
"It was the eldest sister who didn't handle this matter well. Don't blame them. It's the adults who are wrong. They don't understand that you are the one who suffered the most in this matter. You are right. Berlin is not at home. You are the eldest among the brothers. It is only natural for you to deal with those matters. You should do so in the future."
"But..." Hua Boyu was not very willing. He didn't want to hear such words anymore.
"Don't worry about it. They are limited by the environment. They can only see the things under their noses. They don't know that there is the capital outside the Hua family, there are nine states outside the capital, there are other countries outside the nine states, and there are people different from us on the other side of the sea. The world is big, and the Hua family is just a drop in the ocean. You can see further and put all those things in your heart. Then you will find that these things are nothing at all, and there are many ways to save yourself. In the final analysis, you are too weak now. When you become stronger, none of them will think of controlling you."
"Just like you, elder sister?"
Hua Zhi smiled, "Yes, just like me."
Hua Boyu pursed his lips, vaguely understanding what his elder sister meant. But if asked what he understood, he couldn't answer. He only knew that his elder sister was teaching him and was really on his side. She didn't criticize him because of her younger brother.
"You will be the main host of the funeral. You should prepare well. You will need to bring your brothers to the Hua family's ancestral tomb to pay homage. If you have any questions, please ask Butler Xu."
Hua Boyu was startled and responded with a crisp voice.
For a child who has just suffered a setback and was wronged, assigning him to do an important task is the best way to regain his confidence. Hua Zhi encouraged him a few more words, and when she saw him leave, she couldn't help but laugh out loud like a proud little rooster.
Seeing the young lady happy, Yingchun also smiled and placed a bowl of fruits next to her and said, "I think these young masters in your family are really better than any other family."
"Other families' families are just as good as you think your own family is in the eyes of other families." Hua Zhi took a sip of the steaming hot tea, "Is your family pretty free recently?"
"When the weather gets cold, each room gathers in one room to save some silver and charcoal. The advantage is that it saves charcoal, but the disadvantage is that there are a lot more gossips." Most of them are masters. Yingchun is helpless. She can control the maids, but how can she control the masters
Hua Zhi immediately thought of playing cards and mahjong. They had no concept of gambling, so playing a few rounds to kill time was the best choice.
"Go tell Fourth Aunt to go to Third Aunt's room and have a good talk with her. Let her know that what she's doing is harming Bai Yu."
"yes."
"Pass the word out. Bai Yu will preside over the ceremony of taking off the mourning clothes, with Butler Xu and Nanny Su assisting."
"Yes." Yingchun covered her mouth and chuckled. Judging from the young lady's protective look, she might have thought that the Seventh Young Master was her biological brother. The Third Lady was also easily influenced by others. She jumped up and down after being instigated by her family members. She had forgotten what the Xia family's attitude was when the Third Lady got into trouble.
At this time, Liu Xiang walked in quickly, "Miss, Madam Sun wants to see you. We have arrived at the East Corner Gate now."
Madam Sun? Hua Zhi hurriedly stood up and went out to greet her personally, asking, "Didn't you send me a letter before?"
"yes."
Hua Zhi did not ask any more questions and quickly came to the East Corner Gate. Seeing the people, she apologized and said, "I am sorry for the delay. Why did you come here so suddenly? There was no reason for me to let you enter through the corner gate."
Madam Sun helped her up. "Everyone who should know knows that the Sun family and the Hua family are now on the same boat. There is no need to be shy about anything. People of our own should move around more."
"You're right." What else could Hua Zhi say? She led people to the backyard, but Madam Sun was unwilling. "It is said that you spend most of your time in the front yard, and you usually entertain guests in the front yard. Let's go there."
"yes."
At this time, Xiao Liu'er also got the news and came over to greet him.
If Madam Sun was still somewhat polite when she saw Hua Zhi, she softened instantly in front of her grandson, her smile full of concern and love, "I haven't seen you for a while, you look like you've grown taller?"
"Yes, it's a little long. Sister Hua asked someone to remake my clothes for me."
Old Madam Sun rubbed her grandson's shoulders and sighed secretly in her heart. Considering how meticulously Hua Zhi treated Xiaoliu, how could she blame Xiaoliu for being so kind to her? She was afraid that the Sun family had to take a back seat in Xiaoliu's heart.
The host and the guest sat down, Yingchun served tea and quietly retreated behind the young lady.
"Let's not beat around the bush in front of others. The main reason I'm here is to thank the eldest lady. It's because of your good teaching and the good arrangements for Xiaoliu that Xiaoliu is what he is today." Thinking of what Hua Zhi had done, Madam Sun was thankful more than once that she was on Xiaoliu's side. So many credits were given to Xiaoliu. Most people would not have the courage to do that.
"Madam, I cannot bear your words."
"You don't need to be modest. This is not only my opinion, but also the opinion of my master." Madam Sun shook her hand. "The second thing is that I am here to give Xiaoliu a gift."
Xiaoliu looked up and understood what was going on.
Madam Sun took a package from the nanny and pushed it in front of her grandson. "This contains 70% of the Sun family's assets, from property to people, all 70%."
Hua Zhi raised her eyebrows slightly. It was much more than she expected. She thought the Sun family would give half.
"Xiao Liu, these are all the things my maternal family can offer you." Madam Sun smiled bitterly. "The Sun family has always had a poor bloodline. I didn't expect that the incense would be cut off in this generation. Most of the side branches are wolves and tigers. I will never let them have a chance to touch you. These days I have picked out a few people from distant relatives. They have good personalities and behaviors, and they have abilities. It's up to you whether to use them or not, and how to use them. Don't worry, do you understand?"
"Xiao Liu understands." He really understood what it meant to give him the 70% share of a family. Without a male heir to support the family, those so-called relatives were eyeing him covetously. His grandmother had put so much thought into giving these to him. He suddenly remembered what Sister Hua said, that his grandfather had to make plans for the family, but it must be under the premise of not hurting him, because he was their only blood relative.
And now, what my grandmother is doing is proving this statement.