"What's the problem?" Shen Xun enlightened his son lightly, "As I said, there are differences in the clan, and there is a misunderstanding about Zangfeng's wife. You are worried that there will be a conflict between the two parties. Go over and explain to Zangfeng's wife. As for that, After Zangfeng's wife finds out about this, whether she resolves the misunderstanding with the people who invited you over today or creates a bigger misunderstanding, that's all their business, what does it have to do with us? I won’t go beyond the control of the clan leader, so what can I do but sigh? After all, we are all members of the Shen family, so why should we just ignore it and ignore it, just like outsiders? "
He squinted his old eyes and said, "Now that this matter is over, when you see me in the future, you should bow and greet you. Even if they ignore you, it's because they have a small and unreasonable mind, and they can't rely on you anyway!" "
... Although Shen Donglai, who has a lot of dandy habits but actually has no bad intentions, felt a little pressured and murmured: "This... it's not good to look up and not see you when you look down, isn't it?"
"You really don't want to go?" Shen Xun coaxed him for a moment. Seeing that his son still looked like he couldn't get past the wall, he felt a little impatient - he had three sons, so he wanted to give him this opportunity to be more stable. of the eldest son. But Mrs. Huo wanted Shen Donglai to be her legitimate son. When Wei Changying sent someone to give the hint, the old lady was there and insisted on giving this opportunity to her biological son... Although Shen Xun was not as afraid of his old wife as Wei Huan was towards Mrs. Song. That way, but after being together for many years, there is still a feeling of husband and wife. I couldn't resist Mrs. Huo's entanglement, so I agreed.
But he didn't want to think about what the other two bastards dreamed of. Shen Donglai hesitated like this, and said happily: "Then think carefully, I will give you a cup of tea! If you continue to be so hesitant, I will send you away Go call your elder brother and let him go! When your mother asks, you don’t want it!”
As soon as he heard that his eldest brother was to be called over, Shen Donglai was suddenly shocked: Although he was a dandy, Shen Xun did not allow Mrs. Huo to tell him in advance about this matter, but since he was a child, he had deeply understood that a concubine becomes the eldest son, and a legitimate son becomes the second son. All kinds of embarrassments after the child. It can't be said that he has always been resentful towards this concubine eldest brother. He was somewhat defensive after Mrs. Huo gave him a little nudge.
Originally he didn't think this opportunity was so good, but when he heard that if he didn't want it, it would be given to his elder brother, he felt a little panicked and muttered: "Father, I just think that the Wei family is just a womanly family. In terms of seniority, she is still the nephew of the child. On the one hand, it is not convenient for the child to see her because of the difference between men and women; secondly, it is really disrespectful for the child to be an uncle and inform the nephew! "
"Now the whole three circles around Xiliang City are full of people seeking medical treatment from the little miracle doctor. The Wei family is already noble enough, not to mention that there are so many people here now, and the little miracle doctor has not left Mingpeitang for treatment. "I mean." Shen Xun was so angry that he kicked him and didn't even bother to stroke his beard. He glared and shouted, "You are not a person of high status and status now. Even Shen Youyi and his wife are hard to see. They are all ordinary people. The servants came in and came out! Not to mention Mrs. Wei! You were afraid of delaying your father's condition, so you went there in person to avoid being unable to get the medicine. Why was it inconvenient to see her? What did you say after meeting her? , do you also want to tell the outside world
Shen Xun is a descendant of the Shen family. He also went to war when he was young. He picked up some slang in the army. When he was angry, he ignored the politeness of his disciples and slapped the table and roared, "I've been reminding you repeatedly for a long time. -Who said you were here to inform? You were the one who was dragged over by those messy people for some discussion. I knew that they all had a "misunderstanding" about the Wei family, and I was worried that this would create a rift among the clan members, so I went over to remind them tactfully. Then it’s better for the Wei clan to live in harmony!”
The more Chen Xun thought about it, the angrier he became. Looking at his red-faced second son who couldn't help but laugh at himself, he simply stood up, lifted up the corner of his robe, and kicked him so hard that he staggered a few steps. He said angrily, "You're not up to par! You're in the hook bar." You are so proficient in all the tricks of the game, but you are so stupid in serious matters! I really don’t know how I could have such a stupid son like you!”
Shen Donglai felt that the force of the kick on his body was not too big or too small. Those staggering steps were because he was worried that his father would kick him all the way down and deliberately avoided it. He knew that although his father would be unhappy, he was not angry yet - but if he didn't If I refuse to go to Mingpeitang, my father may be furious.
Then he smiled apologetically and said, "Father, please calm down. You have taught me a lesson! Let me change my clothes and go find my nephew Wei!"
Although he was beaten and scolded by his father at home, and even his brand new robe was kicked by Shen Xun with shoe marks, it would have been really embarrassing if no one else was around. But when Shen Dong came to Mingpeitang, he did not encounter such difficulties. Wei Changying, who was already famous outside, greeted him at the second gate very politely: "I don't know that my uncle is here, but my nephew is late to welcome me. I hope you can forgive me! "
When Shen Donglai faced his father at home, he called him a "female person" and looked down on Wei Changying. When he actually met his niece-in-law, he seemed even more reserved than Wei Changying. There was a reason for this. He had been pampered since he was a child, so he had always been idle. There is no great evil, but those who are greedy and lustful will inevitably commit a crime.
Xiliang is the birthplace of the Shen family. The folks in the village also hope that the people will actively join the army to ensure the safety of Xiliang. Therefore, the elders of the clan have always restrained the younger ones and not allowed them to commit too many crimes on the territory of Xiliang... Xiliang is no different. Fengzhou was so angry that Li Shu had no choice but to accept the situation and move elsewhere.
After fighting Qiu Di for so many years, the people here are all fierce and brave. There was also Qiu Di who was watching eagerly, which really made people anxious. They dragged their families and their families to go to the Di people to seek life, and then they lured the Di people back to slaughter the children of the Shen family. The Tao is the fish and meat village of the Shen family, which makes the people of Xiliang uneasy and want to abandon the Wei Dynasty and join the barbarians... The Shen family is in trouble!
Moreover, if you don't defect to the Di people, it's not true that they will never survive and have to stay in hiding. For example, there are many terrains at the junction of Wei and Qiudi that are easy to defend but difficult to attack. Due to the constant wars for hundreds of years, these places are deserted except for some fortresses that serve as strongholds for both sides. There may also be some people who are both bandits, thieves and farmers hidden inside.
The so-called bandits and thieves are also farmers. Xiliang has been suffering from wars for many years. Farming is not easy and there are few fertile fields. Most of them are still in the hands of the Shen family. The common people cannot survive for various reasons, so they simply brave the wars. Go to these places to cultivate land - although there is no fertile land in these places, the good thing is that they are not under the control of the government and the Shen family, and they do not have to pay taxes.
Well, it was busy farming time...
When they have free time, these people occasionally form groups similar to Xiangyong, and look for opportunities to do some business without capital...
Of course, Xiliang is bitterly cold and there are not many merchants, so they dare not fish in the lake. This business without capital is probably going to the wealthy households who have forced them in the past. On the other hand, the government wants to collect taxes, and the landlord wants tenants... You can't deal with both sides!
Having said that, back to the topic - Xiliang has such fierce folk customs, and dandy Shen Donglai would not dare to do things like robbing civilian girls. He didn't even dare to rob a civilian girl. It can be imagined that Shen Donglai's temperament is not that bad... Chang Ying, the guard, is young and beautiful. She has a bright appearance even without makeup. Now her husband is far away. In the Di Realm, I was worried about being underestimated by the tribe, so I dressed up very carefully every day when I went in and out. I was surrounded by a group of maids who were more beautiful than ordinary people. I really looked at her and looked stunningly beautiful.
Shen Donglai usually likes to see beauties. If he saw such a beautiful girl in the Goulan Field, he might not even be able to walk. He would be hung up and beaten by Shen Xun, and he would have to find ways to kiss her! However, he is not shameless enough to have a dirty mind towards his niece-in-law... So every time I see this niece-in-law, I don't care whether I look at her or not. I feel a little at a loss. Of course, as an elder, it is not good for him to show such helplessness for no reason, so he has to speak less and be careful not to make a fool of himself. Wouldn't that make him appear restrained
Wei Changying did not expect this point of his thoughts. He only thought that Shen Donglai was a person like an embroidered pillow. The various methods he used to frighten the tribe these days also scared him, so although he kept calling him "uncle" He, this clan uncle is still very afraid of himself.
Out of this consideration, Wei Changying became more respectful. Hearing Shen Donglai stare at the tea in front of him and whisper "Why are you here?", without saying a word, he sent someone to ask Duanmu Xinmiao for a bottle of God knows what kind of pills. , politely asked my uncle to accept it.
While others were going to get the medicine, Shen Donglai babbled and relaxed in front of his father, almost suppressing what he called "words of hope for harmony among the clansmen."
Guard Chief Ying Zi thanked his uncle for the advice with a smile on his face and promised to resolve the "misunderstanding" with these tribesmen.
After sending Shen Donglai away, Huang asked the maids to retreat, and said with a smile to the guard chief: "Is this the future governor of Xiliang? My maid seems to have a good temper."
"It was because the fourth brother said he had a good temper that I asked Auntie to reveal the news to the people in front of Mrs. Huo instead of just telling the fourth uncle." Wei Changying said with a faint smile, "What can you do if you are so capable? Be sensible. That's the most important thing. "People who are too capable are always so disobedient. For example, people like Wei Xinyong. Who dares to use him if he is not someone like Wei Huan or Mrs. Song?" Maybe he would be plotted by accident.
The key is... to be obedient!
This Shen Donglai usually idles around, has no talent, and is not evil-minded. He is just an ordinary playboy. From the fact that he was very restrained in front of a junior like him, Wei Changying concluded that this guy was not very courageous. It is impossible for him to govern Xiliang well on his own, but his father Shen Xun is a shrewd man. He is a biological father and son, and he has lived in Xiliang City for a long time. It is impossible not to help his son... Well, it fits her mind. candidates for state officials.
Wei Changying was not worried that Shen Xun would instigate his son to cross the river and destroy the bridge in the future. If Shen Donglai was of age, talent and skill, it would be impossible for him to be a state official or a county official if it weren't for his background. Shen Xuan could push him up and tear him down. Besides, there have been reports of good news over the past few days in Dijing. It is said that the great Dan Yu Mushuer has been defeated in a series of battles since New Year's Eve. He hastily led his troops to fight. Now he is unable to restrain his subordinates and is fleeing deep into the grassland...
After this battle, even though Shen Zangfeng would not be very important among those who wanted to claim victory in the imperial capital, his prestige and status in Xiliang would definitely rise to a higher level.
As his wife, Wei Changying acted in a way that no one dared to disobey after the good news came in succession.
As long as Chen Xun is not dizzy, he will never do anything stupid.
Mrs. Huang also smiled: "The Fourth Old Master and the Fourth Old Madam are indeed reasonable people."
Since Chief Wei arrived in Xiliang, Shen Xun and his wife have been the most cooperative and friendly among the elders. Therefore, after Wei Changying knew that her husband intended to replace Xiliang's governor, he suggested that Shen Xun's office should take over the responsibilities of governor.
It's just that Shen Xun can't get this room for free - for such a report today, although the children of the family have already reported the incident to Wei Changying, it is different from Shen Donglai coming to tell him in person. : Previously, he only showed friendliness on the scene, but this time he was going to offend those who invited Shen Xun to come to discuss with him.
Wei Changying asked Huang to take the initiative to hint to Mrs. Huo, which actually gave Mrs. Huo a choice: either follow the direct descendants, and Shen Xun will take over the position of governor of Xiliang; or continue to cling to the other houses... Of course , Shen Xun and Mrs. Huo both know the Huang family's status in front of Wei Changying. Aunt Huang has said so. If the two of them are not reasonable enough, the consequences can be imagined!
Simply because the direct branch is already in full swing now, Shen Xun's family does not expect to be the leader of the clan. If he follows the clan leader's lineage, the second son who is now idle will take the position of a governor. The truth is that nothing should be done.
"Now we just wait for the news from the imperial capital to send the current governor back to pay filial piety to his old father who has been ill for a long time." Guard Chief Ying Xia took a sip of tea and looked at the sky outside, which was still a little snowy. Sighing, "Xiliang is really bitterly cold! Now, even if there is one or two spring snows in the imperial capital, the city should be full of spring scenery, right?" (To be continued)