Chapter 10 No more happiness

Author: Potato Sweet Potato Pie

Chapter 10 No more happiness

"Brother Yuan, what nonsense are you talking about? Let's go and write the petition with my uncle."

Among the people in the hall, Xia Ru was the first to come to his senses. Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, he hurriedly took two steps forward, grabbed Xia Yuan's sleeves, and pulled him toward the door.

"Uncle, what I said is not nonsense, I don't."

Before Xia Yuan finished speaking, Xia Ru's hand directly covered his mouth, making him unable to make a sound.

"Xia Ru, let go of your hand and let him continue."

"Patriarch, you also know that Brother Yuan is sick now, and his inability to speak and his brain may be the root of the disease. Don't be as knowledgeable as him, and"

"I said let him go and let him continue!"

The crutch in the hand of the patriarch Xia Youde hit the ground heavily, making a muffled thud, and everyone in the hall trembled in their hearts.

Xia Ru hesitated for a moment, gave Xia Yuan a look that looked like you're just asking for blessings, and then slowly lowered his hand.

"Xia Yuan, come on, no one will stop you this time. You can speak freely and let me, a bad old man, listen to what you want to say."

Xia Yuan took a deep breath, looked at the old patriarch's shimmering eyes, and understood that the other party was on the verge of rage.

He also knew in his heart that sending Zhao Yuerong back was the best solution, but for Zhao Yuerong, once she was sent back, her ending would only be miserable.

Xia Yuan admitted that he was not a kind person, and the time he spent with this little girl was very short, but he really couldn't bear to see this timid and sensible little girl fall into a miserable situation, and even taught this so-called honorable girl

Life and death.

"Uncle, this matter can be handled in another way, but Zhao Yuerong cannot be sent back. I have already promised to keep her, and I cannot break my promise."

Xia Youde sneered again and again, "You can't break your promise to others. You're well said. You're a gentleman. You can't break your trust. And the Zhao family are businessmen, so they can break the engagement and destroy you."

If a gentleman bullies his reputation, a scholar will be bullied for nothing, is that right?"

Having said this, he slammed the crutch in his hand on the ground, "I ask you, is there such a truth in the world?"

Xia Ru took advantage of the opportunity and said: "Of course there is no such truth in the world. Patriarch, this matter must not be let go!"

"Yes, never give up!"

"Go to them and ask for an explanation!"

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Everyone in the ancestral hall was filled with righteous indignation. The imperial power did not go to the countryside. Neighbors in the countryside were bound by clans with the same surname. Everyone had the same surname and worshiped the same ancestor. Regardless of whether they were close or distant, they were one family as long as they stayed behind closed doors.

This is why when anyone raises an army, the first people to gather are always fellow villagers with the same surname.

Because we are all from the same clan.

Reflecting the indignation of the people around him, Xia Yuan felt both sigh and helplessness in his heart, "Uncle, dear uncles and aunts, I have been ill for a long time and may die at some point. Naturally, families with daughters will avoid it. Although the Zhao family

I have an old relationship with my father, but it is human nature to refuse to marry my biological daughter. Being able to replace him with an adopted daughter is considered to be the most benevolent thing.

What's more, the reason for getting married was to bring happiness to me. After yesterday's wedding, I already feel in good health. It seems that this wedding has indeed worked."

In order to convince the clan leader, Xia Yuan had to resort to feudal superstition. As soon as he said these words, everyone present, including the clan leader, looked him up and down, and their expressions softened a little.

Seeing this, the blessing really had a great effect, which made them feel a lot better.

Even the look he looked at Zhao Yuerong became less unkind, and even had a somewhat inexplicable meaning. Could it be that by accident, he really married a blessed woman?

Seeing everyone's expressions, the clan leader snorted, then looked at Xia Yuan and said: "You are kind-hearted. You helped the Zhao family to exonerate. Your ancestors have accumulated virtues, and my Xia family has a humble gentleman again."

Xia Yuan didn't know how to answer this, so he simply remained silent.

Seeing that he remained silent, the clan leader was a little angry again. He moved his lips and was about to scold him, but he couldn't help but paused. He stared at the young man in front of him for a long time, and finally let out a long sigh.

He rubbed the crutch in his hand and said, "Uncle knows that you are a scholar and have a thin skin, and your parents... well... the Zhao family has a little bit of wealth and no one in your family dares to bully you like this.

If you swallow your anger, you will only make people look down upon you for no reason. There is no one in your family, but you still have your uncle and us elders, and we will help you get justice.

Besides, it was the Zhao family who made the mistake first. No matter where this matter goes, we will always be responsible for it, so what are you afraid of?"

Xia Yuan shook his head, "Uncle, I'm not afraid, I just don't want this matter to get bigger. Once this happens, it won't be good for anyone. Besides, I have to thank the Zhao family. If they hadn't changed my wife to

If I were alone, my body might not recover to where it is today."

Hearing this, the patriarch looked sideways at Zhao Yuerong who was kneeling on the ground, then looked at Xia Yuan, pondered for a long time, and then sighed heavily, "You really should be grateful."

"It's just. It's just, hey, you don't want to make things worse, and so is my uncle, but the Zhao family is really bullying people too much. Besides, this matter is not good for your reputation. When word spread, others thought it was because we were afraid of him, Zhao.

Home."

"Head, don't worry. Damage to your reputation is fine. This kind of thing will not affect the imperial examination. Brother Yuan is so smart. He will definitely be able to get a good name in the future. When he shines on the lintel, no one else will dare to laugh at him." Xia Ru interjected from the side.

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As soon as these words came out, the patriarch's face relaxed a lot. Indeed, as long as he has obtained the title, who dares to laugh?

Even people from all over the country will help beautify it and create a good story.

What's more, Xia Yuan's academic performance has always been outstanding. He was selected as a scholar at a young age. He has always been known as a child prodigy in the surrounding villages and has always been regarded as the hope of the clan.

Thinking of this, he pondered for a moment and said: "Well, since you like this woman, then keep her, but don't relax in studying. I, a bad old man, am waiting for you to go to high school."

"This is my job, I'll try my best."

Xia Yuan opened his mouth, wanting to refuse, but after holding it in for a long time, he finally agreed and gave his uncle Xia Ru a look of thanks, saying in his heart, I thank you for being my eight generations of ancestors.

When I think about it, I feel that it is inappropriate. His ancestors are my ancestors. In other words, I am grateful to my own eight generations of ancestors.

"It's not about trying your best, it's about passing the exam. You are a once-in-a-century scholar in our clan. You ranked first in the high school exam at the age of fifteen. If you fail to pass, our clan will have to wait for who knows how long."

After saying that, the clan leader looked at Zhao Yuerong again, sighed and said: "We won't make a big fuss about this matter, but we must not swallow this breath easily. I will take the clan members to the Zhao family in a while to find Zhao Fugui."

He said, "Please get back all the dowry gifts. From now on, this girl will have nothing to do with the Zhao family, lest they take advantage of you in the future."

"Everything depends on my uncle." Xia Yuan nodded with a complicated expression. The hell-level task of obtaining an academic title suddenly came to bear on him. He felt that his life had lost happiness.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Xia Ru and thanked everyone again for their eight generations of ancestors.
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