Cheng Chi couldn't help but laugh and asked, "What's going on?"
Zhou Shaojin's face turned red, and he immediately stood up from beside Mrs. Guo, muttering "Uncle Chi".
Mrs. Guo laughed.
Biyu said from the side: "My second cousin lost money playing cards!"
"Oh!" Cheng Chi raised his eyebrows and said, "How much did you lose? I'll make it up to you."
"No, no." Zhou Shaojin's face was so red that it seemed like blood could drip out.
Madam Guo pulled Zhou Shaojin's hand, glanced at Cheng Chi in a reproachful manner, and said, "Let's ignore him, wash our hands and go eat!"
Zhou Shaojin lowered his head and followed Mrs. Guo into the inner room.
Cheng Chi was completely confused.
Biyu and the others pursed their lips and dared not laugh.
Cheng Chi was embarrassed.
Is it wrong to pay for it yourself
After sending Zhou Shaojin away, Mrs. Guo couldn't help but say to her youngest son, "You are usually very resourceful, why are you so foolish today? How much money can a little girl lose by playing cards? Do you have to pat your chest like a nouveau riche?"
Cheng Chi had figured it out while eating just now, and now he could only smile awkwardly.
Madam Guo said, "Speaking of this matter, I have something else to ask you?"
Cheng Chi said seriously: "You say!"
Madam Guo pondered and said, "Are there other things between you and Zhou Zhen?"
Cheng Chi was stunned and asked, "Why do you think so?"
Madam Guo said, "I see that you treat Shao Jin differently... You rarely paid attention to the people around me before."
Because her son didn't want to get married, she once invited several daughters of old friends who she thought were good in every way to stay at her home for a while, but Cheng Chi didn't even know who was who.
"Really?" Cheng Chi was a little surprised when he heard this, and hesitantly said, "It seems to be okay?"
He used to hate his nephews and nieces, especially the naive Cheng Jiashan and the lively and lovable Cheng Sheng. He always felt that they were all of the same blood, so why should his life only go one way, while they could do whatever they wanted in a sunny and bright way? So for a while, he was dissatisfied with everything and acted recklessly outside. But the more willful and domineering he was, the more others were afraid of him, and the more he could do whatever he wanted. This kind of life fascinated and confused him, and he even took the imperial examination - no one stipulated that people who inherited the family affairs could not take the imperial examination, right
But this also exposed his identity.
Many people guessed that he was from Jiangnan. Although they were wary of him, they kept spying on him, which annoyed him greatly.
His mother's words made him reflect on his own behavior.
Is he nice to Shaojin
After thinking about it, Cheng Chi didn't feel that he was that good to Zhou Shaojin.
He said meaningfully: "Maybe because she is the kid next door?"
Mrs. Guo remained silent.
How could she not understand the knot her youngest son had with his family
This family only cares about eating good food, using good things, playing good games and enjoying themselves, but they never think about where the money comes from
If Silang didn't pass the imperial examination, they wouldn't even look at him. Her eldest son and youngest son would just pretend to be deaf and dumb.
Her Silang was such an arrogant man, how could he not have hatred in his heart? How could he not have resentment? How could he like his nephews and nieces who were about the same age as him
Mrs. Guo suddenly couldn't hold back her tears.
Her tears fell down, and she held Cheng Chi's hand and cried softly: "Zichuan, I am sorry for you!"
Cheng Chi couldn't help but shed tears.
The tough and strong mother cried in front of him for the first time because of him.
He couldn't help but hugged his mother tightly, choking with sobs, "Mom, I'm fine, don't worry about me. Only when you are well can I feel at ease."
Mrs. Guo became even more sad after hearing this, and said, "It is us who have implicated you. If it were not for your brother, sister-in-law, nephews and other large families, with your ability, you would be able to go anywhere." At this point, Mrs. Guo stopped crying, raised her head and wiped her tears, and said, "Zichuan, why don't you marry a wife and come back?"
The mother and son have discussed this matter many times.
Every time we parted on bad terms.
Seeing his mother's tears, Cheng Chi didn't want to make her unhappy, but he would not change his mind.
He said patiently, "Mother, I don't want my son to follow my old path! But I also promised you that I would marry and have children. Please give me some time to sort out the things outside. So you must take good care of yourself. I am counting on you to take care of my children in the future! You helped my eldest and second brothers to discipline their daughters, so you must help me to discipline my daughter too!"
These words made Mrs. Guo very happy. She said "OK" repeatedly and said with a smile: "You just take care of the child, and I will help you take care of it. I promise to teach you three the same way and raise a Jinshi or a lady of imperial title."
Cheng Zheng's husband Gu Xu was originally a secretary in the Ministry of Rites. He was a scholar. Later, because Cheng Jing became the Minister of Rites, he went to the Dali Temple to serve as the Right Temple Director, a sixth-rank official, to avoid suspicion. But no one can deny that it was only a matter of time before he earned the title of "wife" for Cheng Zheng.
Cheng Chi felt relieved when he saw that his mother's mood had improved.
Mrs. Guo walked further and further down this road, and said with longing: "Zichuan, why don't you get married this year? Marry him quietly."
Is this something that can be married off quietly
Cheng Chi was a little amused.
I didn't expect that my mother, who has always been rational and calm, would say such irrational words for his marriage.
His heart warmed, and he smiled and said, "Mom, that would be unfair to others."
"That's right!" Old Man Guo said disappointedly, but the image of Cheng Chi's chubby, pink and tender appearance as a child came to his mind. He couldn't control his emotions and said, "How about you give birth to a child and raise it under your eldest brother's name? Your eldest brother will agree."
"I will raise my son myself." Cheng Chi agreed with his mother, "What does it mean to raise him under my eldest brother's name? Do you want my son to call me 'uncle' and my eldest brother 'dad'? Even if I agree, I'm afraid my eldest sister-in-law won't agree. Don't let your imagination run wild. When have I not fulfilled my words? Just take care of yourself. Don't let me get married and you be unable to walk, let alone take care of my children."
Mrs. Guo laughed.
This moment is truly joyful.
Cheng Chi came out of the upper room but couldn't help but stop under the veranda.
It started raining again.
In the darkness of the night, it seemed to have no end.
Cheng Chi suddenly felt irritated.
The conflict between him and his mother, and the rift between him and his family, were like the rain, going round and round, endlessly.
Huaishan sensed Cheng Chi's emotions and carefully opened an umbrella over his head.
Cheng Chi walked out of the upper courtyard and walked casually in the Hanbi Mountain House, lost in thought.
Huaishan held his breath and concentrated, fearing that he would disturb Cheng Chi.
When Taoist Master Zhongnan heard that the Fourth Master asked him for help, he felt honored and quickly contacted the leader of the Northern Beggars' Gang.
After he explained his purpose, the leader of the Northern Beggars' Sect was very happy and went back to discuss with the elders. However, most of the elders were unwilling. They felt that those who followed the Fourth Master would eventually become a dish in the Fourth Master's bowl. Instead of taking money and being ordered around, it would be better to be free and easy like now - their Beggars' Sect originally made a living by begging. Those who supported and those who opposed were evenly matched, and there was no final conclusion until now.
Judging from the Fourth Master’s temper, he would definitely go and “talk” to the people from the Northern Beggars’ Sect in person in the next few days.
Maybe the Fourth Master is thinking about this matter right now
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but wonder in his heart, would the Fourth Master have a literary or military conversation with them
Cheng Chi was not in such a mood.
He just wanted to walk around casually and let out the unhappiness in his heart.
But when he calmed down and stopped, he found himself standing in front of the Moon Gate of Fucui Pavilion.
Cheng Chi was stunned.
How did he get here
Huaishan said, "Fourth Master, what do you want to talk to Second Cousin about? I'm afraid Second Cousin has gone to bed at this hour. Do you want me to go up and knock on the door?"
Although he didn't know about Zhou Shaojin's rebirth, as Cheng Chi's close attendant, he vaguely felt that Zhou Shaojin had a secret, and this secret was very important to Cheng Chi.
Cheng Chi said "Oh" and said in a daze: "In that case, let's come back tomorrow!"
Huaishan held an umbrella and helped Cheng Chi back to Tingli Pavilion.
When Cheng Chi came to his senses, he had already washed, changed his clothes and went to bed.
Is he really special to Shaojin
Cheng Chi thought of Zhou Shaojin's cuteness, her playfulness, her optimism and cheerfulness... and her gentleness and thoughtfulness.
Everyone would like this kind of girl, right
But my mother wouldn't make groundless accusations and say that he treats Zhou Shaojin better than anyone else!
Is it because Zhou Shaojin is very important to him
It didn’t seem so... She had already told him what she knew, and he just needed to verify it carefully... So how did he deal with this kind of thing in the past
Give money
Promise high positions and generous salaries
Cheng Chi felt a little confused.
But he couldn't figure out anything after thinking for a long time. Instead, he lay lazily on the bed and couldn't muster any energy.
Or, find someone to help you sort it out
As soon as this thought came up, he suppressed it.
This is your private matter, why should you tell it to others
He felt uncomfortable just thinking about it.
Forget it then!
I'll think about this matter carefully after I'm done with this busy period.
Cheng Chi calmed down and fell asleep peacefully.
When Zhou Shaojin heard the night watchwoman say that Cheng Chi was just outside her door, she was surprised and happy.
What surprised her was that it was so late, Cheng Chi must have something important to tell her; but what made her happy was that she could have a good talk with Cheng Chi again - it would be more reliable for two people to think of a solution together than for her to think alone, especially when that person was Uncle Chi, she felt that there was nothing in this world that could not be accomplished!
She had already gone to bed and hurriedly asked Chunwan to change her clothes.
Chun Wan laughed and said, "Could it be that the Fourth Master came here specially to give money to the Second Cousin?"
Zhou Shaojin said to her: "Don't ever joke about this again, or Uncle Chi will be upset. He means well. When you lost money, I also secretly compensated you!"
Chun Wan said, "I just didn't expect that someone as cold and serious as the Fourth Master would say such a thing."
Zhou Shaojin glared at Chunwan unhappily.
Chun Wan hurriedly said, "I won't say it again, I won't say it again." He helped her change clothes skillfully.
But before she could put on her jacket, the night watchwoman came to report that Cheng Chi had left.
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