"Second brother, since you are going out with your elders, you must not be naughty. If you cause trouble and make a joke in front of the clan members, your master and I will not comply," Zhang Laoan said with a serious face.
Shen Rui stood up and said, "Don't worry, An Ren. My grandson will only act according to his brothers and will never dare to act independently."
Zhang Laoan's expression flickered for a moment, and he said: "In this prosperous place in the capital, at my second brother's age, there are no old people around me. If I am tempted by those evil-hearted people, my grandmother will feel at ease..." At this point, he pointed.
Pointing to Mother Hao who was standing next to her, she said: "I have to use an old man by my side, and she is the most appropriate one. Let her follow you to Beijing and look after my second brother for me."
With such a tone, it seems that Hao's mother is going to be sent as an "imperial envoy".
In this way, if he is really a good grandson who is filial and polite, he will definitely take care of Mother Hao and obey his advice. The maid given by the elders must be treated with special treatment, let alone the old mother beside the elders?
It’s just that Shen Rui, a good grandson, is afraid that Zhang Laoan’s troubles will be in vain.
However, it was less troublesome to refer to Hao's mother instead of someone else. Shen Rui was very satisfied, but with a bit of reluctance on his face, he said: "Anren, the master has arranged for a housekeeper to follow..."
Zhang Lao'an said with a bluffing face: "Zhao Qing just followed the house stewards to the capital to give gifts, and then turned around when he arrived in the capital. Then he left the second brother alone in the capital. Isn't this poking out my heart and yours? Or do you think so?"
Without the restraints of the elders, you can just follow Brother Jue of the clan and be mischievous and mischievous?"
Shen Rui was so good at singing and composing, and changing his face as if for fun. Shen Rui laughed secretly in his heart, but still said honestly on his face: "My grandson has never thought of it like this. I just follow my grandmother's instructions."
Zhang Laoan looked better this time, and ordered Shen Rui to sit down. He looked at him far away for a while and then said: "I heard from your master that your grandfather's blessed place is in the capital."
"Yes. It is for this reason that Uncle Cang asked her grandson to go north to worship on her behalf," Shen Rui replied.
Shen Rui was not surprised that Zhang Lao'an knew about Mr. Sun. Yesterday, Xu used this excuse in front of all the clan members to prevent him from refusing. Shen Juren should mention it to Zhang Lao'an when he returned home.
Zhang Laoan sighed and said: "It's a pity that your maternal grandfather's family has lost its inheritance, and there will be no one to offer sacrifices in the future. Your mother is the most filial person, and I'm afraid she won't be able to live peacefully down there. Mr. Sun is so pitiful
, there isn’t even anyone burning paper. It’s the twelfth lunar month of winter, aren’t you cold? Are you hungry?”
Shen Rui felt very strange. Why did Zhang Laoan get around to talking about the Sun family? Didn't he encourage him to fight for the second heir?
Seeing that Shen Rui was indifferent, Zhang Laoan frowned slightly, feeling that he was really a cold-hearted guy who only treated people superficially, just like his dead mother.
Mother Hao was standing by, but she couldn't help complaining that when Grandpa Sun passed away, his second brother had not yet landed, and he had never seen his grandfather before. He sounded like a stranger. It was really funny to see Lao An pretending like this.
Zhang Laoan chatted for a long time, but when he saw that Shen Rui was still confused, he became a little impatient: "It was also your mother's negligence during her lifetime. For a family like the Sun family, even if your mother is a married woman, she is still the only daughter of your grandfather.
, you should have arranged for your grandfather's adopted heirs and grandchildren to inherit the incense. When your grandfather passed away, the people who came to announce the funeral only brought a letter from your grandfather, saying that the old man had told your mother to keep her mourning at home.
, no need to go to the funeral. What happened to the Sun family and who took care of the funeral. I also asked your mother back then. Your mother only said that your grandfather's old friend had full authority to take care of the funeral. How can you explain such a big thing to an outsider? Now it seems that you
The person my mother was talking about back then was the second brother and the third prince... He was not someone else, so why did he hide and take his second brother to the capital? Pay close attention to see if there is anyone else on your grandfather's side... Although your grandfather was a merchant and a lowly businessman.
, but back then, there were so many servants going back and forth, and I heard that I was starting a big business in the south... I couldn't help but disappear, so they all just disappeared into thin air..."
At this point, she showed a bit of helplessness and said: "It seems that there has been no movement in the second house in these years, that's why...it's just that the second brother is your maternal ancestor's blood, even if your maternal grandfather left any inheritance, it is still yours
...It's just that they are powerful and have been apart for many years, so it makes sense to talk about it. But the second brother must also know what he knows and don't be fooled by being a fool..."
Hearing this, Shen Rui became furious.
The capital is thousands of miles away from Songjiang, and Mr. Sun has been missing for more than twenty years. Even if he does leave something behind and is taken over by the second house, the fourth house's concern for him will be in vain.
What is hateful about Zhang Lao'an is that he said these words not because he was greedy to miss the Sun family's legacy, but because he wanted to put a thorn in Shen Rui's heart.
If Shen Ruizhen is a twelve-year-old boy, even if he half-believes these words, he will still have a grudge against his second wife. If he sees that his second wife is rich, he will wonder if they are greedy for his grandfather's inheritance; if the elders of his second wife are nice to him
, you will think that they deserve it, because they have appropriated the property that belongs to him.
Over time, children will either become resentful because they are indignant, or they will become annoying because they are ungrateful and ungrateful.
Although the elder of the second wife will not care about the younger generation, she will not have a good impression of him. No matter what kind of friendship the Xu family had with Sun family in their early years, they will not tolerate Shen Rui's ignorance forever.
Nowadays, every head of the house is flattering the second wife, so what's the point? It's better to meet the second wife's eldest son. The second master's official career is just right, and he looks forward to getting close to each other, and his children's future has to be promoted by them.
Sun Lao'an came here, but he did the opposite. He was afraid that Shen Rui would get close to the second house, so he wanted to cut off the relationship between Shen Rui and the second house. If he had the slightest sincerity, how could he be willing to let him offend the second house?
Is this "behemoth" without a helping hand?
Although he knew that Zhang Lao'an didn't like him, it was really ridiculous that he had to devise a roundabout way before leaving.
But she had the patience to act, but Shen Rui didn't have the patience to listen. He immediately stood up with a "Teng" sound and said angrily: "Don't worry... My grandson will definitely figure it out... My grandson still has to be dealt with."
Luggage, don’t talk to Anren first..."
Seeing Shen Rui's reaction, Zhang Lao'an raised the corner of his mouth slightly, but he still said with concern: "Money and silk are touching people's hearts, second brother, don't get angry. As long as you know what's going on, there is always room for reasoning in this world.
"
Shen Rui "forced" a smile, then leaned over to say goodbye and strode out of the house.
When he left Zhang Lao'an's courtyard, Shen Ruifang let out a long breath of turbid air from his chest.
How could there be such a cruel old man? After all, he is the grandson of the fourth house. Even if the Sun family and the second house were quarreled with each other, it would not be the fourth house that gets the advantage. He does not wish him well at all, as if he is afraid that he will get ahead.
Looking at Zhang Lao'an's attitude, it would be strange if he could be allowed to take the Ansheng County examination in February next year. At this moment, Shen Rui was glad that the Xu family went south and had more to rely on.
In Zhang Laoan's room, Hao's mother was a little puzzled and said: "Anren doesn't want his second brother to succeed..."
Zhang Lao'an snorted softly and said: "Second brother is the grandson of the fourth house after all. Even if we are married, we can't really kiss him and deny him..."
After hearing this, Mother Hao couldn't help but feel a little worried, and said, "I'm going to the clan house tomorrow morning. I don't know how my second brother's luggage is packed. Why don't I go and take a look at it on my behalf?"
Hearing Mama Hao mention this, Zhang Laoan remembered this and nodded: "Go ahead and take over the affairs around the second brother, and don't be too flattering to those two maids."
"That's natural. Lao Nu is the person An Ren pointed out." Mother Hao knew what Zhang Lao An liked to hear and said with a smile.
Zhang Lao'an was indeed in a good mood: "When you arrive in the capital, just follow my instructions first. When the second wife chooses an heir, you will push the second brother and do your best to promote this matter." At this point, he also said with some reluctance: " I only have these two grandsons, how can I be willing to give them to anyone? But the four-bedroom house has been passed down for several generations, and there is no other branch. I can't find anyone even if I try to find someone. The eldest brother will take the provincial examination next year, and his future will also need someone to take care of him. It is precisely because of his second brother that Shen Li is not close to his eldest brother in the same clan. If the second brother becomes the heir of the Shilang Mansion, it will be a great blessing. In the future, the brothers will have more help..."
In this way, she chatted with Mama Hao for a while before letting Mama Hao go.
After leaving Zhang Lao'an's courtyard, Hao's mother couldn't help but curl her lips.
The second brother is the only legitimate son of the fourth brother. Even if the second brother wants to adopt an heir, he will choose a family with more children, and choose the son from the second son and the youngest son. Could it be that the evil concubine has registered his name and become the real eldest son? It is true. ridiculous.
Even she, a servant, understands this, but Lao An takes it for granted. He is really an old fool.
When she returned to the hospital, Shen Rui's mood had calmed down.
He is not a real child. He would offend his second wife because of Zhang Laoan's temptation, and treat her as a fart. But this old lady is too evil-minded, and if she doesn't reciprocate, it will make people feel depressed.
He happened to see Changshou coming back from redeeming the banknotes. After he handed over the gold and silver to Dongxi, Shen Rui called him aside and gave him a few instructions in a low voice.
Hearing this, Changshou hesitated a little and said, "Second brother, will you drag the eldest brother into this?"
Being so talkative, Changshou is not concerned about Shen Jin, but seeing that Shen Ruiping has a close relationship with Shen Jin, he is afraid that he will regret it after taking out his anger.
Shen Rui pointed in the direction of the backyard and sneered: "With that good grandmother who loves her grandson in front, the fire can't burn my eldest brother..."
The two were talking in the yard when they saw Hao's mother coming over.
Shen Rui glanced at her with a half-smile and said, "Mom, are you here to take care of me on behalf of An people?"
Mother Hao hurriedly said: "This slave is a slave, how can he replace the master? The old slave thought that the eldest sisters around the second brother had never traveled far away, and was afraid that there would be some unprepared things that would inconvenience the second brother, so he came to take a look. Second brother, don’t think this old slave is too worried.”
Seeing that she was so knowledgeable, Shen Rui also said politely: "In that case, I'll bother my mother more."
Mother Hao did not rush into the house to pack her luggage, but looked at Shen Rui who hesitated to speak.
Shen Rui's heart moved and he waved his hand to say longevity...