Xia Houshu had long understood that some wounds had to be opened, the rotten flesh and pus and blood removed, and the wounds healed quickly by applying medicine and exposing them to the sun, but this was not the best time.
No matter how harsh Guo Lianbi's words were, there was no doubt that she cared for and devoted herself to Xia Houling. She was the closest person to Xia Houling in the world, a hero of the Xiahou family, and even her elder Xiahou Shu. In front of this
Xia Houshu couldn't make things difficult for her in front of many people, otherwise he would be slapping Xia Houling in the face.
Thinking of this, Xia Houshu bowed respectfully to Guo Lianbi again and said sincerely: "What Third Aunt taught me is that Shu'er must remember it. But what happened today is indeed my fault. I hope Third Aunt will not blame Ling."
Son."
As the saying goes, you can't reach out to hit someone with a smiling face, let alone a junior who is smiling and showing kindness to you.
Guo Lianbi did not expect that Xia Houshu, who had always been arrogant and even dared to deal with his own mother, would be so respectful and docile without a word of complaint. For a moment, he didn't know what to say. She was not the kind of person who liked to care about things and was unreasonable.
She thought that she should just forget about it and take her son back and discipline her well. But when she looked at Xia Houling, who had her head lowered, she thought that her only son had been taken away from her by Xia Houshu.
She was taken out for a walk and didn't come back until so late. She was so confused that she still couldn't let go.
"Ling'er is my son. It's my business how to discipline him. You don't have to worry about it." Guo Lianbi said coldly, "The third girl is already a hairpin and can be considered an adult. However, she still does things without any sense of proportion and without regard for others."
I feel like my sister-in-law’s hard work has been wasted.”
Xia Houshu glanced at Guo Lianbi when he heard this. It was really hard for her to answer this.
When Guo Lianbi saw that Xia Houshu had stopped talking, the anger in her heart calmed down a little. Just as she was about to say something more to vent her anger, she saw Zhong Yuqing rushing over after receiving the news, followed by many maids and servants. She felt in her heart
I couldn't help but sneer, there were so many people in this mansion, and it took so long to invite the mistress of the house. But it was good, because she could just warn other people not to try to hinder her in disciplining her son.
Zhong Yuqing stopped when she walked between them, glanced at everyone present sharply, and finally turned her eyes on Xia Houshu and asked, "What's going on?"
Xia Houshu thought that Guo Lianbi was unhappy at the moment. If she said something in a jealous way in front of his mother, he would be the one who would suffer. He hurriedly explained: "Mother, it's all my fault for talking about this. I did it without the third aunt's permission."
I took Ling'er out of the house to play privately. Although I had good intentions, I made Third Aunt worried and frightened. I really shouldn't have." Then he turned to Guo Lianbi and continued, "If Third Aunt refuses to forgive Shu'er, Shu'er
Voluntarily receive family law."
The Xiahou family was born in the military, and their family rules are also special. It is a military stick, which is not easily invited out, especially not used to punish the female family members.
Guo Lianbi was quite satisfied when he saw that Xia Houshu was the first to explain the whole matter without any concealment or excuse. Especially when he heard the following sentence "volunteer to take over the family law", he immediately thought of the military weapon enshrined in the ancestral hall.
Not only did he not feel it was too heavy, he even felt a little happy, so he turned his eyes to Zhong Yuqing to see how she would react.
Xia Houshu deliberately mentioned the "family law" because he was sure that his mother would not easily beat her with a military stick. Due to her face, she could only use other punishment methods, such as being grounded, copying books, or deducting a month or two of her monthly salary.
, these are all harmless to her. As long as the third aunt keeps her tone smooth, Xia Houling will be spared from suffering again.
After hearing this, Zhong Yuqing just said lightly: "It's just a child's play at home. What do I think it's about? These people are so anxious." As she said that, she glanced at the maids and servants who were afraid to show their anger.
, "Now there are only three brothers and sisters among the juniors in this mansion, so it is normal for them to be close to each other."
Seeing the situation, Qingfang quickly explained: "The people below came to the princess just now. They were very anxious. The princess thought it was the third girl who had hit the third lady, so she rushed over in a hurry. Let me tell you, these three girls love her very much.
Younger brother, it’s not a big deal to take the Sixth Young Master out for a walk. On weekdays, the Second Young Master often takes the Third Young Master out for a walk. If there are any delicious, fun, and beautiful things in the capital, the Third Young Master is better than us servants.
It’s still clear.”
After Qingfang finished speaking, Zhong Yuqing looked at Guo Lianbi and said, "Speaking of which, Ling'er is ten years old this year and is a boy. He should really go out more and gain more experience. Are the three younger siblings too worried?
"
Guo Lianbi looked at Zhong Yuqing in disbelief, not expecting her to have this attitude at all.
As women, one of them has lost her husband who she relied on, and the other has lost her best son. Both of them are depressed because of the loss of their loved ones. It is better for them to sympathize with each other. How could she have this attitude?
The more Guo Lianbi thought about it, the more he didn't understand. He was sure that Zhong Yuqing wanted to favor his daughter, so he said: "Sister-in-law, others don't understand my pain, don't you understand?"
Look, here we go again!
Xia Houshu frowned slightly. She could almost predict what Guo Lianbi would say next. It was nothing more than losing her husband at a young age, how difficult it was to raise a young son, etc.
Zhong Yuqing was obviously used to hearing the rhetoric repeated by Guo Lianbi for many years, but she did not give in at all. Instead, she said calmly: "You are right, I understand, and even feel the same." After speaking, she stared at Guo Lianbi and asked.
He said, "Isn't it enough for us to bear the pain ourselves? Do we have to let the children suffer too? What did they do wrong?"
Guo Lianbi was stunned.
Zhong Yuqing added: "The Xiahou family has produced good generals from generation to generation. The men took the lead in protecting their families and the country, and were not afraid of life and death. Although my son was not so lucky, he was able to inherit his ancestor's will and died on the battlefield. As a mother, I
Even if I have all kinds of reluctance and intolerance, I am still proud of him. As Yi'er and Shu'er are Xiao'er's younger brothers and sisters, I don't need them to grieve for his death. I only hope that they have this kind of love for themselves.
I am proud of my brother. That is enough."
Is this enough? Guo Lianbi was very surprised. She looked at Zhong Yuqing without saying anything for a long time.
Xia Houshu was also surprised. Over the years, she had watched with her own eyes how sadness and longing had crept up on her mother's brow. So she did not dare to mention her eldest brother in front of her mother for fear of irritating her mother again. She did not expect that it turned out that
This is what my mother thought in her heart.
They are indeed proud to have an elder brother like Xia Houhui, and at the same time they are a little regretful. If Xiahouhui had not died in the battle of the Beiyuan Rebellion, he could still have married a wife and have children, accompany his parents and brothers, and continue to serve
Family and country, create greater glory.
Zhong Yuqing ignored everyone's thoughts and continued to say to Guo Lianbi: "Ling'er is the legitimate son of the third wife. Even if she doesn't plan to go to the battlefield and make achievements in the future, she can't always be raised in the yard like a woman all day long.
The third brother and sister, the beloved son of his parents, have a far-reaching plan. I hope you can understand."
Guo Lianbi still didn't answer. She seemed to think that what Zhong Yuqing said was somewhat reasonable. As a parent, who doesn't hope that his son will become a dragon and his daughter will become a phoenix? She also doesn't want her son to accomplish anything in the future and live a mediocre life relying on the Duke of Yue.
But when she thought that Xia Houling was the only one left in the third room, she never dared to let go.
Guo Lianbi raised his eyes to look at Zhong Yuqing and said: "Sister-in-law, I know you always have a method for educating your children. I don't mean to blame the third girl for what happened today. It's actually Ling'er who has been timid since she was a child.
I don’t have any ideas. If he does something bad, how will I live?"
When Zhong Yuqing heard this, she glanced at Xia Houling and saw that he buried his head very low. She sighed silently and said: "Among the children, Ling'er is the youngest. You are the mother who takes care of everything. Naturally, you don't have to take care of it yourself."
idea. But he will grow up day by day, and how long will the third younger brother and sister be able to make decisions for him? Since the third younger brother and sister feel that he has no idea when things happen to him, why not relax a little and continue to let you control the big things, and let him do the small things by himself.
Make a decision?"
Xia Houling raised his head blankly, looking at Zhong Yuqing with eyes full of gratitude and expectation. However, when he turned to his mother and met Guo Lianbi's doubtful eyes, he looked down again as if he had been burned by fire.
Headed.
This pair of mother and son, one is arbitrary and domineering, but feels that her son has no independent opinion; the other longs for freedom, but dare not say anything. They really agree with the saying "It's not like one family doesn't come into the same house."
Zhong Yuqing originally had no intention of pursuing anyone's fault. Seeing that everyone was silent, he said, "Today's matter ends here."
No one dared to speak.
Zhong Yuqing shook his head and turned to the maid who served Xia Houling: "I know that you are all loyal and capable, but the Sixth Young Master is still young after all, and he is still confused about many things. You must take good care of him in the future and don't go on business trips again.
Pool.”
The maids and servants, who had been pretending to be deaf and dumb for a long time, quickly nodded in agreement.
Hearing that Zhong Yuqing specifically told everyone to take care of Xia Houling, Guo Lianbi had nothing to say, so he turned around and left with Xia Houling and the accompanying maid, his thin and tall back looking slightly unwilling.
Seeing the situation, Xia Houyu was also ready to grease his feet and run away.
"Shur." Zhong Yuqing stopped her.
It's a blessing, not a curse. It's a curse that cannot be avoided. Xia Houshu quickly lowered his head and waited for his resignation.
After waiting for a long time, there was no scolding from Zhong Yuqing, only a heavy sigh was heard.
Xia Houshu looked up at his mother suspiciously, but heard Zhong Yuqing say: "Since you know your mistake, go back to your room and reflect on it."
After speaking, Zhong Yuqing took a deep look at her daughter, then turned and left as if nothing happened.
It seemed that it was neither a blessing nor a misfortune. Xiahou returned to his courtyard full of doubts as he was granted amnesty.
As soon as he entered the bedroom, Xia Houshu saw a calm white dove standing on the open window. Hearing the sound, he tilted his head and looked into the room. It was very cute. She turned around and winked at Yunxi, Yunxi
He immediately looked outside and quickly closed the door.
Xia Houshu then walked to the window, caught the white pigeon, and removed a small piece of cloth from the pigeon's leg. This chapter has been completed!