"New chant, new chant!" Wei Qingshen's face was glowing red. A corner of his round-necked robe was pinned to his belt, and he didn't even have time to pull it. Because he was walking in a hurry, he almost crossed the threshold with his clogs on his feet. I dropped it, but didn’t even notice it.
As soon as he stepped into Le Yiyuan, he couldn't wait to shout, "Do you know? Do you know? Your Majesty, he..."
"Mr. Wei, please be gentle, the young master has just fallen asleep!" Lai Qinniang, with a displeased look on her face, lifted the curtain and walked out, wearing a pea green ground lotus pattern with narrow sleeves and a moonwhite skirt with hidden flowers. Although she was neatly dressed in an updo, her face was slightly pale, and the two dark spots under her eyes showed how hard and worried she had been these days.
She stopped in front of Wei Qingshen and scolded him unceremoniously, "Young master, I haven't slept for two days. Doctor Ji changed a few prescriptions and I just slept for a while!"
Wei Qingshen frowned. He knew that although Lai Qinniang had not been taken over by Wei Xinyong so far, she had followed her all the way, and her status was different from that of ordinary maids. So although I wasn't happy about her obstruction and reprimand, I kept my voice low and planned to talk to her properly.
However, Wei Lingyuan, who ran in just behind Wei Qingshen, had already been dazzled by the joy of Wei Xinyong being crowned king. He couldn't wait to tell Wei Xinyong the good news, but when Lai Qinniang stopped him, he immediately became elated. Face, before his father Wei Qingshen could say anything, he reprimanded: "My father wants to talk to my uncle, why do you, a maid, come here to interrupt?! Why don't you hurry up and report!"
Lai Qinniang gave him a cold look: "Young Master just fell asleep! Please speak softly!"
Lai Qinniang is not the kind of maid who was bought and trained since she was a child. She came from a rough background, and was trained by Ji Gu as the daughter of Ji Gu to be both civilized and military, and resourceful and decisive. Later, she became a member of the Mengshan gang. His brother Lai Dayong was a ruthless character who had dominated Guanzhou for several years. If he hadn't been in love with Wei Xinyong, how could someone like her be a slave
But even if she became Wei Xinyong's slave, she would only recognize Wei Xinyong as a person. Even Mrs. Song's identity as the adopted daughter or adopted granddaughter could not impress her - what were Wei Qingshen and his son? !
So seeing Wei Lingyuan still being wordy, she was worried that Wei Xinyong would be woken up, so she simply rolled up her sleeves and was about to use force to drive him out. But at this time, the sound she was very unwilling to hear came from the house. Out loud: "Qin Niang, let them in!"
It was Wei Xinyong who was woken up as expected!
Lai Qinniang hated Wei Qingshen and his son so much that she looked at them with cold eyes. However, Wei Lingyuan thought that this was his uncle looking towards his father and son, so he glanced at Lai Qinniang proudly, and when he passed by her, he did not forget to whisper a few words to vent his anger: "You are a servant, who do you think you are?" Dare to stop us... Looking back, I will file a lawsuit with my uncle. You have taken advantage of Ruiyu Hall and spit it out to me!"
"Idiot!" Lai Qinniang was now focused on Wei Xinyong's condition. She originally ignored his mutterings, but Wei Lingyuan actually suspected that she was blocking them because she had taken advantage of Rui Yutang - Lai Qin Niang couldn't bear it anymore and replied - if Rui Yu Tang really didn't want his father and son to see Wei Xinyong, how could they come to Le Yiyuan? !
Wei Ling didn't expect that Wei Xinyong would let his father and son in, and Lai Qinniang would dare to scold him. Although he was not an outstanding and favored person in the entire Wei family, as Wei Qingshen's second son, he would You are pampered and praised at home. When have you ever been so angry with a servant? !
So after entering the door and seeing the ceremony, Wei Lingyuan said angrily: "Uncle, your maid is too much! Not only did she stop us from coming to see you, she just spoke rudely to me! I don't know what Rui Yutang has been doing these days. How many benefits have been given to her to drive a wedge between our flesh and blood!"
After all, Wei Qingshen was a generation older and much more stable. When he heard what he said, he frowned and scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about?! Your uncle was asleep just now, and the maid stopped us because of your uncle." Okay! We were too impatient and disturbed your uncle!" He then apologized to Wei Xinyong on behalf of his son, "Xinyong, don't argue with this kid. This kid was spoiled by his mother. He's just such a slut... Oh, I'm really worried about his future... "
At this time, Wei Xinyong could not find a way to sleep, her health was deteriorating, and her complexion was naturally not much better. He ignored Wei Lingyuan's complaint and Wei Qingshen's attempt to smooth things over. He only asked, "What are you guys talking about in such a hurry?"
"A great thing!" When this was mentioned, Wei Qingshen and Wei Lingyuan were both happy and rushed to tell him, "The court will discuss your merits, and the Holy One, Chrysostom, will give you the first merit... Do you know what the Holy One has granted you? "
They wanted to give it a try, but when they saw Wei Xinyong had his eyes closed, his expression was calm, and he had no intention of asking any questions, they had no choice but to reveal the secret themselves, "The Holy One has named you the King of Jin! This is a king with a different surname! And it's not a false title. , but the land of Jin is yours now!”
Wei Lingyuan was especially elated. Originally, Wei Qingshen had only planned to come alone, but he insisted on following him. The reason was very simple - Wei Xinyong had no son, and Wei Lingyuan's brother was the eldest son, so it was impossible for him to succeed. But the second son is okay.
Before Wei Ling wanted to come, Wei Xinyong had said that he did not want to mention the issue of heirs during his lifetime and that Rui Yutang would make the decision after his death. This was because Wei Xinyong was in poor health and was afraid that Rui Yutang would cause trouble. But now the new emperor actually made Wei Xinyong king - this heir is a family matter, but the crown prince, because the royal title was given by the court, the court can intervene.
In this case, as long as Wei Xinyong faces his nephew, can Ruiyutang have the upper hand
But when Wei Xinyong heard the news, he didn't feel happy at all. Instead, he immediately called Lai Qinniang: "Go outside and send someone to ask brother to come over."
Knowing that the eldest brother he was talking about was Wei Zhengya, Wei Qingshen and his son frowned at the same time, feeling that something was wrong.
Wei Lingyuan hurriedly said: "Uncle, father is right here!" He reminded Wei Xinyong by confusing his eldest brother's identity: Wei Qingshen is your biological brother.
But Wei Xinyong ignored it and still told Lai Qinniang: "Go!"
"Wait a minute!" Seeing this situation, Wei Qingshen hurriedly signaled Wei Lingyuan to stop Lai Qin's mother. He stepped forward and said earnestly, "Xinyong, our father and mother passed away early, and we are still half-mothers. But tell me honestly, did Brother Wei ever treat you badly back then? You didn't even say a word, and you made an agreement with Rui Yutang to adopt him. Brother Wei knew that you were out to avenge your father and sister, so he only hated you. I'm so stupid that I can't help you! Now that you've finally managed to survive, even if you want to stay in Ruiyu Hall, how can you leave Wang Jue to them? Are you my father's biological flesh and blood? , but you go to Honor Ruiyu Hall, your heir who has never met before. This... our father is under the influence of Jiuquan, how can we not be sad?"
"Brother, do you want me to abandon Ruiyu Hall, resume my status as a descendant of Zhiben Hall, and then pass on the title of King of Jin to you or your children and grandchildren?" Wei Xinyong opened his eyes, his eyes were dim, and the corners of his mouth were hanging. With a sarcastic smile, he said lightly, "Throw Ruiyu Hall away after you're done with it - Brother Clan is very courageous, but Clan Brother really thinks this kind of thing is so easy to do?"
When Wei Qingshen heard that he addressed him as "brother," his expression turned ugly and he said, "Xinyong, I am your only real brother! Although you are not a legitimate child, when my father doted on you earlier, I never gave you anything. It's a stumbling block! We are brothers... You are going to stay thousands of miles away from me after you adopt me. Isn't this too much?"
Lai Qinniang was blocked by Wei Lingyuan and couldn't get out. She felt upset. After hearing this, she said coldly: "Young Master has been adopted to Ruiyu Hall a long time ago. What should I call you now if I don't call you clan brother? Earlier, when Young Master took revenge alone, , you married a wife and had children, and lived a good life, but have you ever cared about the life and death of the young master? Now that you see the young master being crowned king, you come to ask him to do the treasonous things that a thousand people would accuse you of - Is this too much for you to dislike the poor and love the rich?”
Wei Xinyong is not the kind of person who is willing to talk to others about his past pain-unless doing so is beneficial to his plan.
But he had never told Lai Qinniang about the past. Lai Qinniang could know that she wanted to know more about Wei Xinyong when Hu Nu was there, so she asked Hu Nu privately.
Although Hu Nu is facing Wei Xinyong, he is not someone who talks nonsense casually. His words are quite reliable.
Judging from his description, to be honest, Wei Qingshen is not really bad to Wei Xinyong, but he is not really good either.
When their father Wei Ji was still alive, he doted on his younger sons and daughters. Wei Qingshen did not anger Wei Xintai and Wei Xinyong because of this - but from Lai Qinniang's point of view, this was not surprising. Wei Qingshen was not a smart person. He could not think of any way to cause trouble behind the scenes, and he could not get along with his younger siblings in person. Isn't there still Wei Ji here
Later, Wei Ji and Wei Xintai disappeared. Wei Qingshen didn't know the cause of death of his father and concubine at that time, so he died of illness, and Wei Qi helped with the funeral arrangements, and took care of Wei Xinyong as usual.
But although he did not deliberately mistreat his younger brother after his father's death, would Wei Xinyong, who had lost the protection of his father Wei Ji, and not have the constant greetings and care from his younger brother, get the careful care and respect of a servant like Wei Ji when he was still alive? That is impossible.
Therefore, in Hu Nu's description, he was actually quite critical of Wei Qingshen - he did not intentionally treat Wei Xinyong badly, but sometimes, not caring is a kind of tacit consent to hurt.
Wei Xinyong was able to grow up, and Wei Huan's private support for him was actually more than Wei Qingshen's. Even though Wei Huan's giving has a purpose and needs to be repaid, in the eyes of Hu Nu and Lai Qinniang, these should be Wei Qingshen's natural contributions - the eldest brother is the father! This is a recognized responsibility in the world!
Especially since Wei Ji died suddenly and there was no time to divide the family property between the two brothers. Wei Qingshen also seemed to have forgotten this matter—the money Wei Xinyong sought to become the magistrate of Zhaoxia County was secretly given by Wei Huan. Wei Qingshen has always given him monthly money. Although the monthly money gradually increases with his age, how much is the monthly money
Wei Xinyong was still young, but when Wei Xinyong was appointed as the magistrate of Zhaoxia County, he was crowned!
From then until now, Wei Qingshen has never mentioned the family property - even though Wei Xinyong's property has surpassed everything Wei Ji left since he was assigned to the Mengshan jade mine, according to the rules, even if he is rich But he should get some share of the enemy's country and the property of his ancestors.
Looking at it this way, Wei Qingshen kept saying that he had not treated Wei Xinyong badly, which was really a shame.
How could Lai Qinniang not feel aggrieved for Wei Xinyong
"Xin Yong, is it possible that my brother's status in your eyes is not as good as that of a maid?!" Wei Qingshen's eyes flashed, but he raised his hand to stop Wei Lingyuan's angry rebuke, and coldly said to Wei Xin Chant.
Wei Xinyong sighed leisurely and said weakly: "Brother, do you... want to force me to death?!"
Wei Qingshen said angrily: "What are you talking about? You have no children. Isn't it good for me to adopt my son to you out of kindness? Is it difficult for you to choose an heir from Ruiyu Hall instead of your own nephew?! Are those individuals? Should I kiss you, or should your nephew kiss you? All the illiterate people know that wealth does not go to outsiders... "
"The young master is still here, are you sure that the young master will never get better?!" Lai Qinniang is now very sensitive to Wei Xinyong's condition. She couldn't bear it when she heard this. She turned around and said to Wei Xinyong, "Master, Qin Niang, please allow Qin Niang to send them all out!"
Lai Qinniang was both talented in both civil and military affairs. It was really easy to take care of Wei Qingshen and his son who could not carry their shoulders or lift them. It was only because of their relationship with Wei Xinyong that Wei Lingyuan was prevented from leaving. Otherwise, Wei Lingyuan would have been killed by her in one encounter!
But Wei Xinyong sighed and said, "Don't touch them." Then he said to Wei Qingshen, whose expression softened, "If you believe me, Wang Jue, don't think about it."
He paused and said, "I don't want to receive the title of King of Jin either!"
"What?!" Not only Wei Qingshen and his son were struck by thunder, but Lai Qinniang was also stunned. (To be continued)