Author: Loeva

Zhao Shuo was obviously very excited about the fact that his concubine was pregnant. When he saw his eldest son, he kept chattering about it. Even when Ma Mei Niang came out to serve tea, she persuaded him to calm down, but he couldn't calm down and instead cautiously

He helped Ma Meiniang sit down, not to be tired, and completely ignored that his eldest son was still standing at this moment.

Zhao Mo could see that Zhao Shuo was really looking forward to this child and would do anything for this child.

For example, the Secret Intelligence Department informed him to take Lan Xue's ashes back. In fact, they had already sent the letter years ago. He ignored it and ignored it, thinking that the Secret Intelligence Department couldn't wait for his response.

I will deal with the person, whether it is a mass grave, or any messy place. Just don't disturb him anymore, and don't let outsiders think of what kind of past he had with this Beirong female spy. That's fine.

But as soon as Ma Meiniang was diagnosed with pregnancy, she persuaded him: "I'm afraid that Sister Lan died with resentment, which would be harmful to the child in the womb of the prince and me." He immediately thought of asking his eldest son Zhao Mo to take care of him.

Lan Xue's funeral arrangements were arranged, and he couldn't delay it for two days. His other biological son, Zhao Qi, was not allowed to stay at home for a long time. When Zhao Mo got the ashes back, he wouldn't let him in because he was afraid that Lan Xue's ghost would come in.

If you enter the house, you will bump into pregnant women and children.

In fact, Ma Meiniang secretly regretted it in her heart. She had no other intention. She just heard about Lan Xue's death, saw that Zhao Shuo had been hiding it, and knew that Zhao Mo took good care of his younger brother Zhao Qi, so she persuaded Zhao

Shuo settled Lan Xue's funeral affairs as soon as possible, and it was just a favor to Zhao Qi. How could he have thought that Zhao Shuo was so cold-hearted, that in order not to be contaminated by the so-called bad luck, he would even rush out of the house with his own son? In the end, Zhao Shuo was called Zhao Qi.

Mo lost face. Coupled with the pregnancy, Zhao Shuo actually said in front of Zhao Mo that with this child, he would have a successor - as if Zhao Mo, the eldest son, was dead!

Ma Meiniang had already made up her mind and wanted to find an opportunity to find an explanation to her employer, so that Zhao Mo would not misunderstand that she was pregnant and would be dissatisfied with her. She was now sitting in the upper position, feeling a little restless and looking at Zhao Mo.

There is a weakness in everything.

Zhao Mo didn't intend to argue with her on these details. He just lightly congratulated his father on having another baby. Then he turned to the main topic in the next sentence and mentioned his purpose of coming: "Aunt Lan's funeral affairs have been settled. She

I didn't take anything with me when I left. I had given a few pieces of jewelry to Brother Qi, just as a thought. But Aunt Lan still had many belongings, which were left in my father's house. I remember I reminded my father at the beginning.

, I want to check Aunt Lan’s luggage to see if there is anything suspicious. My father said that he had checked it before and there was nothing abnormal. I wonder where the things are now? Although Aunt Lan has ulterior motives, she is also Qi Geer’s biological mother. She

The rewards and daily items I received from my father should be given to Brother Qi for safekeeping. Although there are not many things, they are still worth some money. Brother Qi’s future livelihood may depend on this."

Zhao Shuo obviously refused to raise his youngest son, and Zhao Qi would not be able to share the family property in the future. Lan Xue had been pampered for several years. At his peak, even the royal family, the young Wang family, had to shun Zhao Shuo's family. He also once took charge of the internal affairs of Zhao Shuo's family.

The private money on hand was not much, so he used it to subsidize Zhao Qi, which is estimated to be a few thousand taels at least. With this money, Zhao Qi will have a share of the clan's children's food and clothing in the future. Even if he is an idler all his life, he will not have to worry about food and clothing.

Now that Zhao Mo has a rift with this younger brother, he has no intention of raising him for the rest of his life. He is hostile to the other party and also to himself.

Zhao Shuo was a little unhappy after hearing his son's words. Whatever valuable things Lan Xue had, he gave to his concubine Ma Meiniang. When he doted on Lan Xue, he was very popular, and he had quite a lot of money, so he was naturally generous to his concubine.

Lan Xue's private houses totaled several thousand taels. Now he is no better than before. He no longer has the title of prince and son, and only receives an ordinary amount of money and food from a child of a county prince, plus the income from several properties. In fact, he has no money at all.

Not lenient. But Ma Meiniang is pregnant, so of course he wants to reward him. Lan Xue’s things become ready-made rewards, and he can also save himself a lot of money. How can he take advantage of Lan Xue, a Beirong female spy?

What about the evil ones?

But Zhao Shuo was unwilling to tell the truth to his eldest son, and admitted that he was short of money, so he said with a straight face: "That bitch's things were not rewarded by me, but she got them from the public money and grain to line her own pockets. Why?"

It became her private property? I have taken it all back and rewarded it to you, Aunt Ma. Zhao Qi's place, no one will lose to him what he deserves, and he can never take advantage of what he doesn't deserve.

It's half a penny cheaper. Just let him live in the Prince's Mansion and don't worry about other things."

Zhao Mo stared at his father and did not force him. Can he really collect debts from his father for Zhao Qi?

However, Zhao Mo remained silent, but Zhao Shuo still had something to say: "You are very honorable in front of His Highness the Crown Prince now, right? His Highness the Crown Prince is willing to listen to what you say, right? In that case, you look for an opportunity and see if you can

I want to ask for mercy from His Highness the Crown Prince. I have been idle at home for a long time. Even if I offended the Crown Prince in the past, I have already been punished enough, right? What happened to Lan Xue was because the Beirong people deliberately plotted against me, and I did not cause it myself.

. Even if I am suspected of dereliction of duty, it is enough to deprive me of my position as prince and son. I am your father after all. You are so prosperous in front of the emperor now. You can't ask your biological father to eat chaffy vegetables, right? Your brother will die at the end of the year.

I’m about to be born, and even if it’s just to raise the child, I have to have an errand.”

"Errand?" Zhao Mo looked at his father in surprise, "What errand does father want?"

"Any errand is fine. If you don't have real power, I'll do with it." Zhao Shuo said, "I don't ask for this job to be very prestigious. I just need to be decent and respectable, so that others can respect me more. If it can help me

It would be great if I had the opportunity to make some contributions. People outside didn't know, and they thought I followed your grandfather and was demoted to the eldest son of the Yiyang County Prince. They had no idea that I was now a bald member of the clan. But I knew what was going on.

, if you can win another title based on merit, it would be better to have a title. Otherwise, if people know that your biological father, the prince, is an idle member of the clan, will your face be bright? "

"Title?" Zhao Mo lowered his head and smiled, "What title does father want?"

Zhao Shuo felt that both of Zhao Mo's questions were strange, and frowned: "What title? Of course, the higher the better. I want to be a prince, but I'm afraid that the emperor and the prince will not be able to part with a land as big as Liaodong. If

To say he is a county king, doesn't it mean he is on the same level as you and your grandfather? Are the three of you, the grandfather and the grandson, sitting on equal terms, making people look ridiculous? But if you go any further, you are lower than you, let alone ridiculous. In the end,

Fortunately, I have made great achievements. The emperor and the prince made me a prince. Prince is the best. It is not necessary to have a fiefdom. I only need a sufficient salary and silver. I can live in the capital for a long time and the expenses are not big. Prince

The salary is enough for me to live comfortably."

He had a wishful thinking, but wasn't his idea a bit delusional?

Zhao Mo couldn't help but pour cold water on him: "Father, where is the credit now that can make an idle member of the clan become a prince? Even if there is no fiefdom, the title and grade are still there. What's more, you think your title cannot be better than mine.

If your son is low, can you surpass your grandfather's title of county king? Even if you don't have this, Lan Xue's matter is a punishment, so how could it be possible that your title will be promoted back not long after? The court has clear rewards and punishments, and there is no such thing.

There are enough reasons, and it is impossible for the emperor to confer a title on my father."

The possibility of Zhao Shuo getting a knighthood again in this life is actually very small.

Zhao Shuo said displeasedly: "Absurd! If the emperor is reluctant to give up even the title of prince, why should I ask my son to recognize his son as his father?!"

Zhao Mo's face suddenly darkened: "My son won't recognize anyone else as his father, and neither will his younger brother. As for the one in Aunt Ma's belly, we don't even know whether it's a man or a woman, let alone mention it. Where did father say this?

Speaking of?!"

Zhao Shuo disagreed: "It has been spread outside for a long time, who doesn't know? It's useless for you to deny it. Obediently ask for a title or envoy for your father as soon as possible, and I will happily let you go. In the future, you will become the heir."

If you become a noble man, just remember to take more care of your biological brother. Don't get too high and forget the basics."

Zhao Mo felt that there was no point in what he said, so he stood up and said, "Father, you are worrying too much. I will not be adopted by anyone. How can I believe the rumors outside? Father doesn't need to take it to heart, and he can accept his son with peace of mind."

Show your filial piety. My son plans to 'honor' you for a hundred years and provide for you until the end of his life. Even if his father doesn't have a title or an errand, he won't go hungry!"

He turned around and walked out, so angry that Zhao Shuo shouted from behind: "Unfilial son! Who are you cursing?!" Ma Meiniang quickly calmed him down and used the pretext of going to get him soup. When she came out of the yard, she saw Zhao Shuo.

Mo stood by the door with a cold face, as if he was waiting for him.

Ma Meiniang felt a chill in her heart. The confidant girl who was busy accompanying her looked at the wind and walked over by herself. She whispered: "Your Majesty, I didn't expect to be pregnant..."

Zhao Mo interrupted her: "This is not a bad thing. My father is not a romantic person. If you have children, you will have someone to rely on in the future. I don't mean to blame you."

Ma Meiniang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said with some embarrassment: "The prince seems to value this child very much, and always says that he should leave more things for him, such as titles, family property, etc... I have also tried to persuade him, but he refuses to listen.

, and he was a little angry. I didn’t dare to persuade him, so I had to let him go."

Zhao Mo said calmly: "This is what he can do. It's not surprising." Zhao Shuo was a little frustrated because he didn't have a son who could satisfy him. Now that his concubine is pregnant, his sperm

The energy and spirit are naturally different.

Ma Meiniang calmed down and said: "The things Lan Xue left behind...the valuable conspicuous jewelry, the prince wants to see, I dare not give them to them. But the clothes she wore, there are some personal items, and

I have already asked people to sort out the writing papers, books and other things left behind, so let me send them to the Prince's house now? The Prince can only deal with it according to his own wishes. I have my own say in the Prince's side."

Zhao Mo nodded and looked at Ma Meiniang: "Let's rest and recuperate. On my father's side, I want you to keep an eye on me more and don't let him get confused again."

Ma Meiniang lowered her head and responded, and Zhao Mo just turned around and strode towards the door.
Chapter completed!