Author: Loeva

Zhao Mo and Qin Hanzhen secretly practiced painting in a targeted manner, but they only told their family members that they were just practicing painting. After Qin Bai returned to the sixth-room ancestral house, he went straight to Zhao Mo's room and saw his granddaughter there, but there was no

Be suspicious.

He said to Qin Hanzhen: "So you are here? Why are you suddenly so interested in painting? The door says that your grandmother is back. Please go and stay with her. I have something to say to Guanglu."

Qin Hanzhen responded obediently, quickly arranged the brushes and paper, took the unfinished parts in his hand, and prepared to continue working after returning to the room, and then gave Zhao Mo a wink.

Zhao Mo nodded knowingly, looking as if nothing had happened. He took a few discarded drawings and covered the ones Qin Hanzhen had drawn. He put down the pen and sent Qin Hanzhen out with a smile.

While saying: "Cousin, walk slowly." Then he turned back and asked Qin Bai, "What does my uncle want from me?"

Qin Bai motioned him to sit down, then hesitated for a long time before asking: "Why didn't you go out to play with Brother Jian and the others today? Many children from the village have returned in the past year, and among them there are also young people similar to you, or

If you have a similar temperament, just treat it as a new friend. Otherwise, it would be too lonely to stay in the house all day, either chatting and joking with your aunt and uncle with me, or reading and practicing calligraphy with Hanzhen."

Zhao Mo smiled and said: "I don't feel lonely. I used to go out a lot to play with new friends. But I would get tired of going out every day. It's warm and quiet when I stay at home. I feel good about it."

Qin Bai asked him: "But someone said something unpleasant in front of you?"

When Zhao Mo heard this, he knew that Qin Bai had also heard the news, and smiled softly.

He is tired of going out for fun. Although there are reasons for his temperament and hobbies, it is also related to the rumors about his family background and identity that have been circulating in the Qin clan recently. After all, the Qin clan is not just an old man from a small place in the countryside, but a small family member of the clan.

The Huang family has long maintained correspondence with the Xue family in the capital and Qin Baifu's mother and son. There are also relatives and friends who are officials in other houses. Zhao Mo has been in Qinzhuang for so long and has not concealed his identity. Naturally, some people will inevitably wonder why he is a

Will the descendants of the clan follow Qin Bai back to his hometown to worship their ancestors?

The Wang family used to work very hard to build momentum for Zhao Shuo, and Zhao Shuo was once a popular figure in the imperial court. Various rumors would spread to big cities such as Jinling. Some people in the Qin clan actually know his life experience now, but there are also people who have heard of him.

What I received was a seemingly extraordinary version of the rumor.

There are rumors about Zhao Mo in Qinzhuang that he is the eldest son of the Crown Prince of Liao, but his biological mother died young and his stepmother was of noble birth and did not treat him well, so she exiled him. This is a relatively reliable theory.

It is said that he is the grandson of the King of Liao, and his father and grandfather turned against each other, but he was not welcomed by both his grandfather and his father. Fortunately, Yongjia Marquis Qin Bai knew his relatives from his maternal grandfather's family and took him in, so he was considered a homeless little poor man.

——This statement is barely justified.

It is also said that he is the bastard son of the crown prince of Liao. His biological mother was a merchant girl and she is dead. His aunt did not like him and drove him out of the house. If Yongjia Hou Qin Bai hadn't met him by chance and saw how pitiful he was, he would be taken in at home.

, I'm afraid he would have died long ago - this is the most outrageous version.

Zhao Mo didn't bother to guess where these rumors came from. They were obviously ridiculous and untrue. But he couldn't explain his life experience to every person he met, right? So he just pretended that he hadn't heard anything.

He just thought it was a bit funny. Even if the Qin clan had a way to find out his life experience, it would not be possible for it to spread throughout the clan in just a few days, fearing that someone would secretly add fuel to the fire. But what's the use of doing so? Even if he

He is a member of the clan who has been left idle and powerless, yet he is still the direct grandson of the late emperor, with a golden branch and a jade leaf.

If he were in the capital, many people might look down upon him. But in Qinzhuang... Most of the people here are white, so how can they have the confidence to look down on him? At most, they are not so respectful and flattering to him, but no one dares to be rude and offensive in person.

.

What bothered Zhao Mo was just those curious looks, what he thought were discreet inquiries, and the misunderstanding that since he was not taken seriously, the marriage could be settled. Recently, the theater in Qinzhuang was singing operas almost every day. Instead of letting himself

If it becomes a good show in the eyes of others, he might as well hide quietly.

He smiled and said to Qin Bai: "A few rumors are actually nothing. I have long been used to it in the capital. In Qinzhuang, at least no one dares to look at me in person. My uncle, grandpa, and grandma are still here, and Brother Jian is also protecting me.

Protect me tightly, no one can make me suffer."

Qin Bai sighed and thought for a while: "Nothing else, you kid has always been very clear-minded. It's just that when the Chinese New Year comes, people in the clan come and go to greet each other, and all the people coming in and out are the children of the Qin family.

At that time, even the children of relatives with a foreign surname would come to your home less often. Do you really think it doesn’t matter?"

Zhao Mo blinked: "My uncle means..."

Qin Bai said: "I don't mean anything else. With me and your aunt and grandma here, you will naturally celebrate the New Year with us. But when I went out today, I met Mr. Zhao by chance, and he asked me if I could invite you over.

It's hard for me to answer the question of spending the New Year with him. He and you are both descendants of the Zhao family and your elders. Now that he has spoken, if you are willing..."

Zhao Mo was surprised. He really didn't expect that his uncle from the Liyang Palace would invite him to spend the New Year. It was an unexpected joy to meet his uncle in Jinling. He respected the other person's character and person, but he didn't intend to form a deep relationship with him.

Friendship. In total, they had only met two or three times.

Zhao Mo asked Qin Bai: "Why did uncle suddenly mention this matter?"

Qin Bai said: "He stayed in Jinling for medical treatment and could not go back to his home in the capital for the New Year. He must have felt lonely, right? You and he are from the same family, and we are actually close by blood. It is probably because he thinks you have a good temperament, so he is willing to be with you.

you get along.you

Don’t think too much about it, just think of it as one more place to go out and go out. When worshiping ancestors on New Year’s Eve, you can worship together. If you are willing to go, just have someone pack a few changes of clothes and come back after the New Year; if not

If you are willing, I will refuse it for you."

Zhao Mo hesitated for a moment, a little undecided. Although he preferred to stay in the Qin family to spend the New Year with his uncle, grandaunt, and third cousin. But as Qin Bai just said, in the New Year, with the family of Qinzhuang, whose surname is Qin,

If he is with other people, he will inevitably be embarrassed if he has a foreign surname. His uncle treats him very well. Please

He went to celebrate the New Year because he was afraid that he would be lonely and wanted to invite him to be his companion. The clan had its own set of sacrificial rituals during the New Year. If he stayed alone in the Qin family, there would be no need to mention this ritual. He was too embarrassed to bother his uncle and grandfather.

But if he goes to his uncle's place, he can worship his ancestors together with his uncle.

If his uncle doesn't mind, he also wants to find a quiet place to pay homage to his late mother. But these things are not easy to do in the Qin family.

Zhao Mo thought about it again and again, but he was actually a little moved.

Upon seeing this, Qin Bai said: "You don't have to rush to reply to me, think about it first before speaking."

Zhao Mo was worried: "Uncle, I don't have to think about it anymore, just go and spend the New Year with my uncle. Speaking of our Zhao family, only my uncle and I are the only ones in Jinling. It's a rare fate. Since

Be a little closer than others."

Qin Bai sighed in his heart, but smiled on his face: "In that case, I will send a message to Mr. Zhao. But you have to remember that Mr. Zhao is your elder. When you are with him, you must be polite in your words and deeds, and you must not be disrespectful.

There are many people in Prince Liyang's palace, so don't bother with other people's private affairs."

This was a reminder to Zhao Mo. Although Zhao Mo didn't understand what he meant at this time, he knew that Qin Bai was kindly trying to remind him, so he agreed with a smile.

He thought to himself, how could he be interested in paying attention to the troubles in Prince Liyang's palace? If he hadn't convinced his uncle as a person, he wouldn't want to know the descendants of Prince Liyang. It would be even less likely to be disrespectful. He is still with his uncle at least now.

If you read and practice etiquette in front of your grandpa, if you make mistakes in your words and deeds, wouldn’t it bring disgrace to your uncle and grandpa’s face?

Once the matter was settled, Zhao Mo went back to his room and asked Qingdai to pack her luggage. Although she didn't know when she would move into her uncle's house yet, it was always right to prepare thoroughly in advance.

The next day, Qin Bai brought new news to Zhao Mo. Mr. Zhao invited him to live in his home on the 16th of the twelfth lunar month. Counting the time, it was only a few days away. Qin Bai also specially gave Zhao Mo a holiday: "Mr. Zhao

He said, you work hard on weekdays, so you can take a few days off during the Chinese New Year. You specifically asked me not to assign homework to you. I have already agreed. But after having fun, you can’t be too ridiculous, and you must be careful in front of your elders.”

Zhao Mo was still a little happy in his heart and hurriedly agreed. However, there was no homework, which did not mean that he really stopped touching pen and paper. He still had to practice the painting he had agreed with his cousin.

But the most important thing right now is to tell my aunt Niu Shi and my third cousin Qin Hanzhen that I want to celebrate the New Year elsewhere.

Both Niu and Qin Hanzhen were shocked. Qin Hanzhen asked hurriedly: "Why do you want to go to Mr. Zhao's place to celebrate the New Year? You are not very familiar with him. Wouldn't it be better to stay at home?"

Zhao Mo said with a smile: "It's good, but there are not many people at my uncle's place. He treats me well, so I want to go and stay with him for a few days. Cousin, don't worry, I will come back after the New Year. Besides, even if I move in

You can also come to Qinzhuang to see your uncle’s house... my uncle’s, aunt’s and grandma’s and yours.”

Qin Hanzhen pursed her lips and said nothing, feeling a little angry. This happened so suddenly. She had also made a plan to practice painting in the New Year. Now, all plans are in ruins!

Although Niu felt a little regretful, she did not stop Zhao Mo: "Since your uncle and grandpa agreed, then you can go. Has Young Master Zhao moved into the city now? What a pity, if he still lives in the town

, it is closer to Qinzhuang, and it will be more convenient for you to come back to see us. Have you decided to go there on the 16th? Ask Zhou Xiangnian to arrange carriages and horses for you later. "

Zhao Mo said with a smile: "It doesn't take too much trouble. I will just bring a few changes of clothes. The waiter will only bring a girl. Since my uncle has no female relatives, I can't take care of the girl."

Mr. Niu frowned and said, "Is one boy enough for you? Mr. Zhao's house should be quite big, right? What does it matter if you bring two more people?"

Zhao Mo smiled and said, "Since I'm a guest, how can I bring too many entourages? Besides, I don't have anything to serve, and one person is enough. Although my uncle's house is not small, it only has three rooms and one place.

Garden. He has a lot of entourage, so there are actually not many empty rooms. I don’t want to bring too many people with me and cause him trouble."

This makes sense. Niu nodded.

Qin Hanzhen was a little curious: "Where does Mr. Zhao live? Sanjin's house and garden also have a garden. Think about it, it is about the same size as the house in Huaiqing Bridge that we were interested in before, right?"

Zhao Mo hesitated for a moment and then said: "Cousin, don't be angry. Actually...my uncle now lives in the house you mentioned earlier. My uncle couldn't buy it, but he bought it for his uncle."

Qin Hanzhen blinked: "Ah? Cousin, where are you talking about?"
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