The worst still happened.
When Lin Qinshuang went to Lishui County before, Qi Yuanhang was thinking about one thing. The best situation is that the woman is talking nonsense, and the worst situation is that the child in the family is fake. Lishui County is the real one.
Qi Yuanhang has been absent-minded for the past few days. Every day when he sees his second son, he wonders if he is his own child, and stares at him for longer and longer.
Qi Yuanhang himself is a handsome man, and Lin Qinshuang is even more beautiful. Whether it is the eldest son Qi Nuo or the youngest daughter Qi Yu, their looks are all outstanding.
In the past, they knew that this child was born ordinary and was very different from his family members, but they never doubted his background, and he was also upbeat. feel.
In the past, Qi Yuanhang didn't care about the appearance of the second son. After all, to a man, appearance is not important, what matters is ability and talent. As long as the appearance is not ugly, it will not be a hindrance.
Qi Wang's appearance is not as good as the eldest son's, and his talent and learning are not as good as the eldest son's, but he has a calm temperament and is willing to learn. Although his future achievements are not as good as the eldest son's, they are not far behind.
In the past, Qi Yuanhang was not without regrets, feeling that his second son did not inherit his intelligence, but no matter how he thought, he never thought that this child was not his own son.
After knowing the truth, Qi Yuanhang's mood became extremely complicated. It was a matter of blood. Naturally, the fake son in the family could not be kept, but after raising him for twenty years, the relationship between father and son was not fake. The youngest daughter of the Shangshu family of the Ministry of Justice, if his identity is revealed, it will be another bad debt.
However, his wife's character, Qi Yuanhang, is very clear. She looks delicate and easy to talk, but in fact, the decision she made couldn't bring back ten cows. The meaning of her letter is very clear. There can only be one second young master of the Qi family. .
Because of this incident, Qi Yuanhang couldn't eat well these days and couldn't sleep well, and he lost a lot of weight. Qi Nuo saw it and knew that his father had something on his mind, so he went to the study to find Qi Yuanhang when he got home from get off work. , wanting to solve his problems for him.
"Father, what's bothering you recently? Can Father tell Zigu?"
Looking at the handsome face of the elder son, Qi Yuanhang pondered for a moment, feeling that his wife and younger son were already on the way and would arrive in the capital in a few days, the truth of the matter must not be hidden, so it is better to tell Qi Nuo earlier, He had better be prepared.
Qi Yuanhang thought over and over again, and after considering the words, he slowly told Qi Nuo about this matter.
Qi Nuo who suddenly learned the truth of the matter: "..."
Even though he was extremely intelligent, he would not have guessed that his mother left because of this matter.
The man who had been his younger brother for twenty years was not his younger brother, but his younger brother was someone else, a country boy who was exchanged maliciously and raised in the countryside.
The expression on Qi Nuo's face changed, and he said in a low voice: "Then how are you going to treat your second brother?"
Qi Yuanhang let out a long sigh, and said in a deep voice, "Your mother is going to let them return to their respective positions."
As soon as these words came out, Qi Nuo knew exactly what Lin Qinshuang's choice was - she was not going to accept the second brother in the family.
There is a six-year age gap between Qi Nuo and Qi Wang. They grew up together and have a very close relationship. Knowing that his mother wanted his second brother to leave and return to the countryside, Qi Nuo couldn't bear it.
"Father, is there any room for negotiation on this matter?"
Maybe they don't need to give up the second brother, just continue to raise them at home, and raise the one who came back as their own child, saying that they gave birth to twins at the beginning, and one of them was not lost, and they are only now being found. Come.
"Father, what do you think of my idea?"
Qi Nuo boldly spoke out his idea, but after he finished speaking, he found that Qi Yuanhang's expression seemed to have changed, and there seemed to be a little coolness in his eyes.
Being looked at by Qi Yuanhang with such eyes, Qi Nuo felt uncomfortable all over, he couldn't help but move his body, and asked dumbly, "Father, did I say something wrong?"
Qi Yuanhang took a deep look at Qi Nuo, and slowly said: "Zigu, you are my proudest son, with your intelligence, you probably don't know what you said wrong, and you still have to worry about it." Father say it?"
At the end, his voice became a bit more stern, Qi Nuo shuddered shiveringly, his face turned blue and white, but facing his father's eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, Qi Nuo still couldn't hold back Justified: "But father, the second brother has lived in our family for 20 years, and you have raised him for 20 years. We get along day and night, and the relationship is extraordinary. Isn't that enough?"
In fact, what Qi Nuo wanted to say more was, is blood relationship really that important
Compared with the blood-related brother who has never been with him for a day, this fake brother in the family is undoubtedly closer. Anyway, the prime minister's mansion is not short of food, and it is enough to keep him. There is no need to reveal his true identity .
Qi Yuanhang could see what was going on in Qin Nuo's heart, and he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. Although he couldn't bear to part with Qi Wang, his child, he knew better who was his real child and who he should treat well.
But it's a pity, Qi Nuo didn't seem to understand this point, he was reluctant to part with that fake younger brother, and even came up with the ridiculous idea of putting the real and the fake together as twins.
Qi Yuanhang didn't believe that this kid didn't know what it meant, and it was because he knew that he was even more disappointed.
"According to what you said, blood relationship is not important? Is that what you mean? The brotherhood between you and him for twenty years is comparable to the blood relationship between you and your brother. He has enjoyed twenty years that he should not have enjoyed. Years of life, because of this relationship, should we continue to enjoy it as if nothing happened?"
Qi Nuo heard that Qi Yuanhang's tone was wrong, but he still defended himself: "Father, it's different. He was just a baby at the time and didn't know anything. How can we blame him for the mistakes his parents made? It's not fair. He was brought up by his father and mother, and he naturally knows his character very well. Are we going to punish him for his parents' mistakes? How fair is this to him? We can't treat him like this!"
When it came to the end, Qi Nuo couldn't control his emotions and became agitated.
He knew that he shouldn't be like this, but he couldn't control his emotions. The younger brother he had been with for twenty years was not his own brother, and his parents planned to let them go to each other? What is everyone? Let the child from the countryside occupy the position of the second son of the prime minister's mansion, and let the second son raised by the prime minister's mansion go back to the country, isn't that what it means
How could the second brother go to the countryside? He has done very well in the Hanlin Academy, and he will be released as an official next year. After three or five years of training abroad, he will be able to return to Beijing directly. He still has a good life in the future. If he is allowed to go back now, wouldn’t everything destroyed
How could father be so cruel? Does he have to destroy the second brother
Knowing son is like father, although Qi Nuo didn't say anything, but from his facial expressions, Qi Yuanhang still knew what he was thinking.
"Qi Nuo, you have disappointed my father. If you have always been as confused as you are now in handling official affairs, my father will have to wonder how you got the position of servant of the household department."
What he said was serious, Qi Nuo's face changed instantly, he wanted to speak up to explain something, but was stopped by Qi Yuanhang raising his hand.
"Our family is all victims in this matter, but Qi Wang is the only one who has enjoyed a life he shouldn't have. This is a life his mother stole for him. Your mother and I, including you My relationship is based on the premise that he is our child, if he is our child, it is natural to enjoy this relationship and the convenience brought by my identity, but if he is not, he is not qualified to enjoy all of this."
To be able to achieve the position of prime minister, Qi Yuanhang's mind is not so simple, and he is not as emotional as Qi Nuo. If he is emotional in official affairs, he may not be able to secure the position of prime minister at all.
Although he is also reluctant to part with the child he raised with his own hands, Qi Yuanhang is more aware of one thing. Their family did not feel sorry for this child. They only feel sorry for their own child. His own children are causing trouble, and if this matter gets out, if he doesn't handle it well, he may become a target for his political opponents to attack him.
What disappointed Qi Yuanhang was that the eldest son whom he gave great hope was so confused. Empathy is indeed very important, but empathy without distinction between right and wrong is indeed a disaster. Their family is now full of flowers, but the people staring at them are Quite a few, if they make a mistake, what awaits them is a catastrophe.
"Qi Nuo, my father has taught you for so many years, but I don't want you to be so confused. My father doesn't want to say anything to you now. You should go back and think about it. If you understand it, come and tell my father."
After saying these words, Qi Yuanhang didn't intend to continue talking to Qi Nuo, and sent him away directly.
Qi Nuo didn't dare to stay longer, and bowed respectfully before turning around and leaving.
It's just that after leaving the study, the ubiquitous feeling of depression suddenly disappeared, thinking of his father's disappointed expression when he just saw him, the expression on Qin Nuo's face darkened.
He knew what his father was disappointed about, but although he understood it rationally, he couldn't accept it emotionally. He sighed, and slowly closed his eyes. When he opened them again, there was already a firm look in his eyes.
Qi Nuo stood outside the study for a while, then turned around and strode away.
Qi Wang didn't know anything about the conversation between the father and son. He still maintained a life of two o'clock and one line every day. He got up early to go to work in the Imperial Academy, and went home before dark. The rest of the time was spent with Qin Yanran. .
This pregnancy took a toll on Qin Yanran's body. She almost vomited whatever she ate, and she was extremely thin. Every day, she could only eat when Qi Huang was with her. The rest of the time, she was not asleep. Just leaning on the bed in a daze.
When he came back that night, Qi Wang looked at Qin Yanran who was lying on the bed, and reached out to hold her hand: "Yanran, are you feeling better today?"
Qin Yanran was a little drowsy at first, but after hearing this, she raised her head to look at Qi Huang, and there was a little light in her dim eyes, she smiled at Qi Huang, and said warmly: "I am very happy." Alright, thank you sir."
In fact, she was still not very energetic, but she didn't want Qi Wang to worry, so she pretended to be relaxed.
"I ate two extra mouthfuls of rice today, and I didn't vomit. The child is better than before. I guess I know that being a mother is hard for me."
"Hey, sister-in-law came over today and brought me some blood bird's nest. I made it stewed. It tastes good. I ate some and didn't vomit."
"Also, my mother sent over two maids who said they were good at taking care of pregnant women. I left them behind. Let me tell you now, you won't blame me, will you?"
When talking about this, Qin Yanran paused, and her tone changed slightly.
She has now married into the prime minister's mansion. With her status, she is actually considered a high-ranked married woman. It is actually not appropriate to do such a thing like bringing someone from her natal family after marriage, but her body is really not good. Well, her mother was worried about her, so she specially sent two maids to serve her.
Although Qi Wang loves her very much, it is better to talk about this kind of thing.
Seeing Qin Yanran's cautious appearance, Qi Huan showed a look of helplessness on his face, he stretched out his hand to touch her head, and said in a gentle voice: "It's okay, even if mother is at home, she won't blame you of."
After receiving Qi Wang's words, Qin Yanran was relieved. She smiled a little embarrassedly, and then whispered: "By the way, husband, mother has been out for more than half a month, why hasn't she come back? What did she do? ?”
Qin Yanran really felt it was strange that her mother-in-law was usually the most impatient to go out, sometimes even if she went to a temple outside the city to offer incense, she would not go if she could.
Qi Huang paused for a moment in pinching Qin Yanran's legs, and then continued to help her pinch and push her legs as if nothing had happened.
"I don't know. My father said that my mother has gone to my uncle's house. I think she will be back in a while. You don't have to worry."
Qin Yanran smiled and said, "That's good. I'm used to my mother being at home, but now I'm not used to her suddenly leaving."
Qi Wang stretched out his hand and pinched her nose and said: "Then if you follow me to other places to go to work, do you still want to take your mother with you?"
Qin Yanran said with a smile: "If my parents are willing, I would naturally be willing, but it's a pity that my mother is reluctant to part with my father, so I can only wrong myself to go with you alone."
The young couple laughed and chattered a few words, Qin Yanran's sleepy spirit improved a lot, Qi Huang took the opportunity to send someone over some of her favorite food, and coaxed Qin Yanran to eat some.
Not long after she finished eating, the wet nurse brought their daughter Qi Minying over. Qi Wang hugged Qin Minying and talked with Qin Yanran for a while, seeing her look tired, Qi Wang just left.
During this period of time, he has been sleeping in the study, just to not disturb Qin Yanran. Qin Yanran is very satisfied with his husband.
A few days later, Lin Qinshuang returned to the capital with Qi Wang.