"You are already so old, are you arguing with your four-year-old cousin?" A group of elders finally calmed down the dispute between the younger generations. After they dispersed, Wei Changying and Shen Zangfeng called their two sons to come over and continue. Discipline.
The first person to bear the brunt was naturally Shen Shuguang.
People who know Shen Shuxie are used to him being naughty, and since he is the second son, there is nothing wrong with him being inferior. But as the eldest son like Shen Shuguang, who has high hopes and is carefully cultivated by his family, any flaws will be taken seriously by the elders and they will try their best to correct him!
At this moment, Wei Changying said to him earnestly: "How old is your cousin? What if I hit Xie'er? It seems that Xie'er went to provoke Chi Yu first, otherwise, why would Fei Yu attack him when he is fine? What are you doing now? You are half an adult, so you feel sorry for your brother and just comfort him in private. Not only did you scold your cousin in public, but even your Aunt Song arranged it! You said that this matter was going to be spread, who wouldn't laugh at your modesty!"
Shen Shuguang looked gentle and bowed his head to apologize: "What mother taught me is that the child has realized his mistake!"
"..." He was so well-behaved that Wei Changying was speechless. He choked and looked at Shen Zangfeng.
Shen Zangfeng stroked his short beard and thought for a while, then said: "In that case, then you can think about what kind of punishment you want to receive."
Then he said to the second son Shen Shuxie, whose eyes were rolling around, "As for you, whatever punishment your brother receives, you get double!"
"...Yes." Compared with Shen Shuguang's tameness, Shen Shuxie just had to write the word "unwilling" on his face, but he also knew that his brother was punished for standing up for him this time, so naturally he didn't want to. He dared to say unfair things and said listlessly.
After Shen Zangfeng sent his two sons to retreat, Wei Zhang Yingcai said: "Just let it pass so lightly?"
"It's not a big deal in the first place." Shen Zangfeng said with a faint smile, "If there is a conflict between the children, maybe they will be fine tomorrow? Do we still have to start a big fight? That will alienate Cousin Su and the others."
"I'm not talking about that." Wei Changying frowned, grabbed his arm, and said seriously, "This matter is not serious to begin with. Feiyu is still young—Xie'er hit her, but she didn't even notice. Xie'er actually stood up to him like this, and even Cousin Song was insinuated by him for not being strict with his goddaughter - it's not surprising that Xie'er would do such a shameless thing, but Guang'er was manipulated by you and your second brother. How could he make such a mistake after being taught by words and deeds?”
Shen Zangfeng smiled and touched the back of her hand and said, "It's okay for young people to be impatient... Children, they have to be taught slowly. Do we still expect them to be sages and not make mistakes?"
Wei Changying was very dissatisfied with his perfunctory attitude. An angry look appeared on his face. He wanted to say something, but he bit his lips and finally sighed: In fact, both husband and wife noticed that Shen Shuguang's reaction was wrong today. This is really not something that the highly valued eldest son of the Xiliang Shen family can do.
To explain why Shen Shuguang reacted so violently to his four-year-old cousin's beating for his younger brother, it is impossible for the couple not to think about the fact that at Diecuiguan, Shen Shuguang ordered the assassination of his cousin Shen Shuming in public in order to save his younger brother.
The fall of the imperial capital happened several years ago. On the original site of Taifu's Mansion, the even more glorious Prince Ding's Mansion was built. Although the traces of war can still be detected in subtle ways, people always forget them quickly.
But what about heartbreak
Wei Changying wonders if the eldest son protects his younger brother so much. Is it because the two brothers experienced the breakout together? He was safe, but his younger brother was buried alive several times? Or maybe he had something more complicated in mind.
If the breakout after the fall of the imperial capital was a wound in Shen Shuguang's heart, then what happened at Diecuiguan was probably another wound - perhaps this second time also aggravated the previous wound.
However, even if Mrs. Song did not remind her, Wei Changying knew that Shen Zangfeng almost sent Shen Shuxie to Beirong in exchange for Shen Shuguang. It was over and it was best not to mention it again.
Especially since Shen Shuxie doesn't know about it so far - it's best to never let him know.
So when Wei Changying saw that her husband was talking about other things, even though he wanted to have a good discussion with him, he still chose to keep silent.
But what if we go to Shen Shuguang to inquire privately
Wei Changying felt that he was not very sure. Shen Shuguang, who had been carefully taught by Shen Lianshi and Shen Zangfeng, had learned to hide his thoughts even though he was still young.
This can be seen from the speed and attitude in which he admitted his mistake just now. He clearly didn't want to say it, so he followed his mother's scolding - he didn't care what his mother said or the punishment, he just wanted to get out quickly.
As children get older, it becomes difficult to control them. Wei Changying sighed inwardly. Fortunately, Su Yuwu and his party had just arrived. They had to visit Wei Huan and Wei Xinyong before they could set off.
Taking advantage of this situation, Wei Changying approached Mrs. Song again and said, "Grandma, tell me, what should I do if Guang'er is like this?"
Mrs. Song was very happy to be able to teach her granddaughter. After hearing the story, she smiled and asked, "What did Feng'er say?"
"He doesn't want to talk to me in depth." Wei Changying stood in front of his grandmother, as if he had gone back to the time before he came out of the cabinet. The little girl pouted with dissatisfaction and said, "After all, Guang'er's first time was so wrong. At Diecuiguan. I didn't think much about it when it came to Xie'er's life and death. This time, he... I realized something was wrong. "
Mrs. Song smiled and said: "Look, doesn't Feng'er already know what to do? Just let nature take its course!"
Wei Changying said in surprise: "Let nature take its course? But Guang'er..."
"Is there any problem with Guang'er's normal behavior and treatment of others?" Mrs. Song asked.
"No, but..."
"Then it's over?" Mrs. Song said with a smile, "This child has already made you worry a lot, what else do you want? No one is a saint, who can have no faults? You can't just because Guang'er usually doesn't I tell you to worry about it and hold on tight if something goes wrong, right?"
Wei Changying said: "Either I hold on to him tightly, or I am worried about him..."
"What are you worried about?" Mrs. Song said, "Guang'er is so smart, wouldn't he understand if you give him a little hint? This child was cultivated by the Shen family as the future lord of the clan. Feng'er, the current lord of the clan, is not worried. What are you anxious about? ?”
Seeing that her granddaughter was still very depressed, Mrs. Song laughed and scolded, "Do you think you were good when you were a child? Let me tell you, it would have been too slow to talk about your mother. Even your grandfather would complain to me when no one was around in private, saying that you You are used to being a prostitute and you are devoted to practicing martial arts. You will not be the laughing stock when you marry into the Shen family! But look at you, aren't you very good now? Just like when he was a child, he was always being watched everywhere, and he had to make sure he couldn't make any mistakes - when the child grows up, it's up to him to grow up, otherwise if you don't help him, you'll be harming him! "
Wei Changying sighed: "I always feel that the two children suffered a lot back then..."
"Since a person is still alive and has all four limbs, then it cannot be regarded as suffering, but as hardship." Mrs. Song said calmly, "Have you forgotten how far you were forced by Wei Changxu before you came out of the cabinet? Now with Do you still have any resentment over that exchange? People have to grow up. Things that seemed big at the time are nothing in hindsight!"
"That's what you said." Wei Changying couldn't help laughing when he was reminded of his example, and couldn't help but snuggle a little closer to his grandmother's arms, "Hey, why did you marry me away in the first place? This time you returned to the imperial capital. , I don’t even know when I’ll see you next time!”
Mrs. Song touched her temples and said with a smile: "It's my grandma's wish to see you again this time! I was able to leave the pavilion for you, but I can never see you again! This is It’s better not to be too greedy as a person. Only those who are not greedy can live happily!”
"No way? Not only am I going to see my grandma now, but I will go back and wait for the peace in the court, and I will come back to see you again!" Wei Changying said coquettishly in her arms, "Greedy... I can't change this, I can't wait to see you again!" I hold my grandma like this every day! Grandma gives me advice on everything!”
"When you return to the imperial capital this time, I have an errand for you." Old Madam Song smiled and hugged her, and her grandson and grandson cuddled for a while, and the old Madam suddenly said.
Wei Changying hurriedly raised his head and said: "Grandma ordered that it must be done for you... What is it?"
"Changfeng is young, and it is not good to be a widower all the time. Xiu'er is still young and needs her mother's care." Mrs. Song said, "I have asked the Song family and the Su family but there is no suitable person. You have arrived. Imperial Capital, let’s visit other people’s homes.”
He solemnly said, "As long as you are a noble family, it doesn't matter if your lintel and bloodline are not too different. The most important thing is that you are kind-hearted! You know that Xiu'er is Changfeng's eldest son. This child is also smart. Your grandfather and your father are also Everyone, including Chang Feng, prefers him to take over Rui Yutang, so he is willing to choose more candidates, and is determined not to let Chang Feng marry such a cruel person who looks good but is actually evil!"
Guard Chief Ying solemnly said: "Grandma, don't worry, I just got married in the imperial capital and I met the step-in-law of my late sister-in-law named Zhang Shaoguang. He was a kind-faced and ruthless master! How can I not beware of such a person?"
"Alas! The Zhang family..." Mrs. Song's eyes wandered for a moment, she shook her head but did not continue. She passed by and then said, "Anyway, you should have more snacks."
Wei Changying thought for a while before he remembered that his concubine's little aunt, named Wei Shengshi, was said to be married to the Zhang family in Gyeonggi Province - but her husband had been an official in the southwest, so he was not involved when the imperial capital fell, but Later, the civil uprising in Southwest China killed their whole family...
She quickly changed the topic: "By the way, I heard that Uncle Wei Liu's brother came to visit Uncle Wei Liu two days ago?"
Mrs. Song mumbled, "Yes, Wei Qingshen also brought his children with him, and planned to leave a pair of children to serve him."
Wei Changying originally asked casually, but he was surprised when he heard this: "What does this mean?! Uncle Wei Liu was passing by to Ruiyu Hall." (To be continued)