Poor Family

In the living room of Yixiang Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Shi Da, Mr. and Mrs. Shi Wu, Mr. and Mrs. Shi Qi are all there. This time, Mr. and Mrs. Shi Dingrong and Mrs. Shi Dinghong who are also married are also called over.

Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi were in the inner room and did not come out.

The fact that Shi Zhengkun took the Li family to Beijing really caught the Shi family by surprise.

Originally, Zhengkun's family and Zhenghe's family were at odds, but now that the Li family is here, the relationship between the two families may become more tense.

It was very difficult for them to be caught in the middle.

Shi Dinghong looked at the worried parents, and the silent Fifth and Seventh Uncles, and said in puzzlement, "It's not our business that Uncle Zheng Kun brought Li's family into Beijing. We don't need to make such a fuss."

Mrs. Shi glanced at her second son: "Don't talk if you don't understand."

Seeing his mother staring at him, Shi Dinghong curled his lips and swallowed the words in his mouth.

Mrs. Shi saw that Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi hadn't come out for a long time, she couldn't help but sighed: "Zhengkun is too ignorant this time, and everyone came to Beijing to tell the family. It's no wonder that father and mother are angry. .”

Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi were indeed angry, no, to be precise, they were sad.

In the inner room, Mrs. Shi looked at the old man who was frowning tightly, and sighed: "Actually, this is also good." Seeing his wife looking over, "It's hard to have both in the world. It's gratifying to have both the adopted son and the parent-child, but the facts have proved that It's impossible, and now it's time for us to make a choice."

The old lady Shi was a little unwilling: "Thirty years of hard work."

Mrs. Shi is also a little sad. For Shi Zhengkun, the Shi family paid more than just money: "Zhengkun has separated from us, but if he still regards us as his parents in his heart, he will not accept the matter of taking the Li family to Beijing." Will you discuss it with us?"

"Since this is the case, we can no longer hurt Zhenghe's heart for him."

The old man was silent for a long while, then nodded: "In the future, the mansion should have less contact with him."

At this moment, Nanny An's voice sounded from outside.

Seeing Nanny An came back, Old Master Shi and Mrs. Shi got up and went out of the inner room. They went to the living room. Seeing that Shi Zhenghe and Mrs. Jin didn't come, they looked at each other and were a little silent.

Master Shi asked aloud: "Why didn't the fourth brother and the fourth younger sister come?"

Mother An replied: "I have not seen the fourth master and the fourth wife." Then, she said what Shi Dingxuan said intact.

Master Shi felt a headache after hearing this: "Why is this, we are all one family!"

Mrs. Shi glanced at her husband, her eyes flickering slightly.

The family is just what they like to see; the fourth brother's family has never accepted Zheng Kun's family.

However, she also understands her husband's mood, and even has the same thoughts as her husband.

The fourth younger brother's family, Wulang and Jiulang have a bright future, and they can bring a lot of help to the family. Even the confidante Xin's smile can also help the girls at home. The girls in the family marry well, and they will also belong to the Shi family in the future help.

As for Zhengkun, it's not without any merits.

Ever since the daughter of the Zeng family became pregnant with the dragon species, the Zeng family has gone up and down, and Zheng Kun has also benefited from it. He has been promoted from a sixth-rank Hanlin editor to a fifth-rank Hanlin bachelor, and his future is not much worse.

For them, of course, the two families must maintain it well, which is more conducive to the development of Bofu.

However, this is simply impossible.

In the past, for the sake of parents, the fourth brother's family and Zheng Kun's family could still live in peace, but now that the Li family came, the two families were completely torn apart.

After the old man was silent for a while, he opened his mouth and said: "In the future, Zhengkun's side, let's have less contact with our family."

Hearing this, Master Shi and the others immediately looked at each other.

They had never been in contact with the Li family, nor had they experienced the harsh treatment Shi Zhenghe suffered. Therefore, when it came to the Li family's entry into Beijing, they were actually more of a spectator mentality.

People are selfish and want both.

The Zeng family was in full swing, and to be honest, everyone didn't want to lose this relative, and felt that it was unnecessary to go to this point in their hearts.

Master Shi Wu immediately said: "Father, isn't it a little too much to do this? It's fine if the fourth brother's family and Zheng Kun's family don't communicate, we don't need to do this?"

When the old lady glanced at the bastard, she was too lazy to speak.

The bastard is a bit clever, but he will never choose.

When Li's family came to Beijing, they had to return to Zhengkun's house. With Sister Xin's temperament, the Hongyanxiao branch would probably take it back directly.

The old man was also aware of the bastard's shortcomings, and his face darkened: "Why, you don't listen to me anymore?"

Hearing this, Master Shi Wu didn't dare to say more.

He is a bastard son, and most of what he has now is given by the uncle's house, so he doesn't want to annoy his father because of Shi Zhengkun.

When the others saw that Master Wu had hit a wall, they naturally didn't dare to say anything more.

Next, when discussing life in the capital, everyone is realistic, and the balance of interests is greater than feelings.

Now, the family of the fourth brother (fourth brother) brought more benefits to the family, so they naturally favored their family.

Shi Dinghong, who hadn't experienced many things, liked reciting poems and composing poems the most. He had hit it off with Shi Zhengkun since he was a child, so he hurriedly said, "Grandfather, why are you doing this?"

"It's only natural for children to be filial to their parents. What's wrong with Uncle Zhengkun bringing his biological parents to the capital?"

"Could it be that because the Fourth Uncle's family is unhappy, we have to sever ties with Uncle Zhengkun and the others?"

"Why?"

"Fourth Uncle and the others are so unreasonable and domineering. Why, now everyone in the uncle's house has to look at the face of their family?"

"Speaking of which, the Li family even raised the fourth uncle. It's simply unfilial and unrighteous for him to do so."

"Shut up!" Mrs. Shi yelled directly, glaring at Shi Dinghong angrily: "You have read into the stomach of a dog, you are a junior, do you ever say that about your fourth uncle?"

Shi Dinghong muttered: "When the sixth younger sister contradicted the second aunt, her words were much harsher than mine, and I didn't see your mother scolding her, I just expressed my opinion, do I need to get so angry? "

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Mrs. Shi was very angry: "In the future, you are not allowed to run to Baishun Street, and let me study at home behind closed doors."

Shi Dinghong still wanted to refute, but was stopped by Shi Dingrong: "Second brother, see how angry you are with mother?" He winked at his younger brother while talking.

Shi Dinghong didn't continue to reply.

The old man Shi looked at his second grandson, frowned slightly, waved his hand, and asked everyone to disperse.

After the people left, Mrs. Shi finally comforted her: "The grandchildren have grown up and have their own ideas. The children and grandchildren have their own children's and grandchildren's clothes. Let them go."

The old lady Shi sighed: "Fortunately, Dingrong is a sensible person."

At the West Corner Gate of Bo's Mansion, Shi Fuyin and Shi Fuxin watched Shi Zhenghe turn around and go off on horseback. They turned around and walked towards the backyard after they walked away.

Shi Fuyin was a little worried: "I see that Dad is very preoccupied."

Shi Fuxin: "Father was scared by the Li family, and worried that if they came, it would be bad for us."

Shi Fuyin's face turned cruel and said: "If the Li family dares to bully dad again, I want them to look good."

Shi Fuxin smiled contemptuously: "If they want to bully us, they have to have that ability." After a pause, "When I found out that the daughter of the Zeng family was pregnant, I had a premonition that the Li family's family would cause trouble, and it was exactly as I expected."

Shi Fuyin frowned: "I guess I feel confident."

Shi Fuxin said 'huh': "There are so many adult princes, do you really think you are pregnant with a golden bump?"

As soon as the words were finished, the two sisters heard footsteps, and when they looked back, they saw Shi Yuhua returning home with her maid.

"Second aunt came back early enough, is she here to be a lobbyist for Shi Zhengkun?"

"Second aunt has always been very concerned about Shi Zhengkun's family. Sis, second aunt probably doesn't want to see us either, so let's avoid it."

Saying that, Shi Fuxin directly pulled Shi Fuyin away.

When Shi Yuhua saw that the two ignored him as an elder, he was very angry: "A wild girl is a wild girl, something with no rules!"

Shi Fuyin followed Shi Fuxin to Lanyue Tower: "What do you think grandparents will do this time?"

Shi Fuxin smiled: "Our family's grandparents are very powerful. They know who is beneficial to the uncle's house, and they know how to choose."

Shi Fuyin was not very relieved: "But before, my grandparents wanted our family to get along with the Li family."

Shi Fuxin: "That's because our family and Shi Zhengkun's family didn't have any real antagonisms, but it's different after the Li family came to Beijing."

"The oppression and harsh treatment of my father by the Li family is an eternal heartache in our family. Grandparents know this and cannot reconcile it."

Sure enough, Shi Yuhua left angrily after returning home for less than an hour.

In the evening of that day, Shi Zhengkun brought Zeng Yuwei to Bo's residence again.

As soon as the two arrived, they knelt down immediately.

Mrs. Shi asked Mrs. Shi to take Zeng Yuwei away, leaving Shi Zhengkun alone to talk for a while.

"Mother, my son made a mistake. It was because my son didn't think carefully about taking Li's family to Beijing. I beg you and father to forgive my son this time."

Looking at Shi Zhengkun, who was panicking and anxiously kneeling in front of her to admit his mistake, Mrs. Shi's eyes were very complicated. Thinking of every little thing she taught him to read and write when she was a child, she couldn't help but reached out and touched his head.

"Zhengkun, mother understands what you did, so I don't blame you."

Shi Zhengkun looked at Mrs. Shi, a little stunned and a little happy.

Mrs. Shi sighed and continued: "Hard words hurt people, mother knows, since the news about you and Zhenghe being wrong has been spread, you have received a lot of criticism and suffered a lot of pressure."

Hearing these words, mist appeared in Shi Zhengkun's eyes, it turned out that his mother knew everything he had suffered.

Mrs. Shi: "As a son of man, you don't have to worry about eating and clothing in the capital, and you don't have to worry about calling your servants, but your biological father and mother are far away at the border and have no food to eat. You must be very tormented."

"Furthermore, you are in the Hanlin Academy, and most of the people in the Imperial Academy use benevolence, filial piety and etiquette to flaunt themselves, and they all call themselves gentlemen."

"The gap between the Li family and the uncle's house, someone must use this to seriously hurt you, mother can imagine how they will talk about you."

"The uncle's residence is rich and noble, while the Li family is poor. If you choose the uncle's residence, you will dislike the poor and love the rich."

"If you don't recognize your biological parents because of poverty, how can you be worthy of being a human being, how can you be worthy of being an official?"

"Whether it's to make yourself feel better or not to be misunderstood by outsiders, you need to bring your biological parents to your side."

"Mother understands all this."

Shi Zhengkun burst into tears: "Mother."

Mrs. Shi clapped his hands: "Son, you have to understand mother."

Shi Zhengkun stared blankly at Mrs. Shi.

Mrs. Shi: "You love your biological father and mother, and your mother loves your son. Can you understand how mother feels?"

The harsh treatment of Zhenghe by the Li family was also a thorn in her heart.

Shi Zhengkun showed panic: "Mother, I."

Mrs. Shi sighed: "When Zhenghe and his family left the border, they broke off their relationship with your biological parents. Such a heartless and righteous thing, if you are not forced to a dead end, no one would do it."

"Mother knows that the grievances between them have nothing to do with you, but now that you have brought the Li family into Beijing, they have become your responsibility."

Shi Zhengkun lowered his head in pain, crying silently.

The old lady's eyes were also a little red, and she choked with sobs and said: "Son, since your biological parents have come to you, you should not come to the uncle's house in the future, so as not to make them feel bad."

Shi Zhengkun raised his head quickly, and said in disbelief: "Mother, don't you want me?"

Mrs. Shi looked at him: "Now that you have a family and a bright future, the manor has nothing to teach you. Now that you have made a decision, you have to bear the consequences."

"Your father and I don't blame you. No matter what you want to do in the future, you don't need to come over to inform the mansion."

Shi Zhengkun really panicked: "Mother, my son can't live without you, big brother and the others."

Mrs. Shi patted his hand: "Since you entered the Hanlin Academy, there is nothing that the Bo mansion can do to help you. You have to walk your own way, you have to believe in yourself."

Shi Zhengkun looked at Mrs. Shi, who had made up his mind, and knew that no matter what he said, there was no room for maneuver. He kowtowed three times to Mrs. Shi in grief, and then rushed out of the room without looking back.

Seeing him walk away, the old lady also had tears in the corners of her eyes.

Finally got to this point!

When Shi Zhengkun's eyes were red and swollen, he left the mansion, and soon spread throughout the various courtyards of the Bo mansion.

"I didn't expect grandpa and grandma to really order the mansion not to associate with Shi Zhengkun's family." Shi Fuyin sighed a little.

The corners of Shi Fuxin's mouth curled up slightly: "When it comes to major issues, grandparents are still very decisive." As she spoke, she burst out laughing.

Shi Fuyin looked over: "What are you laughing at?"

Shi Fuxin: "I'm laughing at Shi Zhengkun. The Li family is a bunch of greedy and lazy vampires. He recruited them to Beijing, and he will live a good life in the future."

When Shi Fuyin thought of the virtues of the Li family, she couldn't help shaking her head.

In the outer city, Fenglefang, a courtyard with three entrances, the Li family is still immersed in the joy and excitement of entering Beijing.

Li's father and Li's mother imitated the appearance of the biggest official they had ever seen, the Yizhan Yicheng, and sat on the owner's seat in a stable manner, with a satisfied and proud expression.

"Without me, how could our family have such a good day today."

Mrs. Li raised her eyebrows and glanced at Father Li, as if asking for credit.

Father Li cherished the exquisite tea bowl he had never seen before, and did not answer, but said: "The Changsen family is also in the capital, will we cause trouble for our son?"

Mrs. Li snorted immediately: "How can that white-eyed wolf Li Changsen be compared to our son? Our son can crush him to death with one finger, but he still wants to cause trouble. Does he have the ability?"

Father Li thinks about it too, the eldest son was carefully raised by the uncle's house, and Li Changsen can't read a single word from a few military households, there is a huge gap between the two.

Looking at the three sons in the courtyard with their wife choosing a room, and the grandchildren playing and playing in the courtyard, Father Li stopped thinking about Li Changsen's family and concentrated on enjoying the comfortable life at the moment.

"Father, mother, it's worth dying to live in such a nice house in this life."

"What nonsense are you talking about? There's no such thing as death. Our good life has just begun."

"That is, the capital is so prosperous, with so many delicious, beautiful and interesting things, I want to live a long life."

"The things in the capital are good, but they are a bit expensive."

"What's the matter? We have an elder brother. The elder brother is a high-ranking official in the Imperial Academy. With him around, how can we still be hungry? Let's just enjoy ourselves."

As soon as Shi Zhengkun stepped into the yard, he heard this, and instinctively frowned.

"Son, you are here!"

Father Li and Old Lady Li looked at Shi Zhengkun with joy on their faces, and the rest of the Li family looked at him eagerly, although they were a little cautious.

Facing the eager eyes of his relatives, Shi Zhengkun was a little stunned.

Such a scene should be warm and happy, but why is he not happy at all? Not only is he unhappy, but he also feels a little uncomfortable?

After getting in touch with the Li family for a period of time, Shi Zhengkun solved this confusion.

Why didn't he feel the warmth of the family from the Li family?

There was no other reason, because of the pressure, the Li family placed all their expectations on him and relied on him, the pressure was too great.