"Father likes people who speak softly. Maybe you are not used to people speaking too directly to you. But I think this way of speaking is concise and clear. You don't need to make people guess and figure out the other person's thoughts, which saves worry."
Listening to his son's reminder, Magistrate Xie was startled. Is Brother Yu trying to connotate him anymore?
Think about Ma's delicate tone, and then think about Bai's sharp and rude words. He didn't respect him as a parent at all. He was so rude when they first met. If they got acquainted, would they be able to return the favor in the future?
Even if she saved Brother Yu, she was still a country woman with a vulgar personality. If she used the name of Brother Yu's godmother to run wild in the county, wouldn't she be a disgrace to the Xie family?
"Ahem~ Brother Yu, we can't forget the grace of saving her life. You can pay her a lot of money to thank her, and you can give her a shop. How do you want to express your gratitude? As a father, I support you, but this matter of becoming a godmother is just a matter of time.
Big, let’s forget it.”
Magistrate Xie looked at his son and remembered Bai's attitude towards him, and couldn't help feeling disgusted.
"Our family is all decent people, and we can't get along with country people, and it's not the same way. If there is a misunderstanding and a conflict arises, won't my son's good intentions be betrayed?"
Listening to his father's undisguised tone of disdain, Xie Yu frowned, then lowered his eyes and spoke in a cold voice.
"My father is also a scholar. I thought you would agree with my decision. What's more, Aunt Bai saved me twice in a row. Even if she is as filial to her as my biological mother, it is not an exaggeration. If it weren't for Aunt Bai, I would have followed Yifeng.
Buried."
Magistrate Xie: “…”
Sure enough, the child still had resentment in his heart.
"If I ignore the gift of rebirth, or use some vulgar things to offset it, my conscience will not be at ease. Moreover, the Bai family is not as vulgar as my father thought. Although they live in the countryside, they are a real scholarly family.
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"In addition, Bai Ansheng, the most talented scholar in the Bai family, was also accepted by the dean as a close disciple, and his future is limitless."
Now, he wants to get married. In a few days, even if he tries to flatter others, they may not agree.
Listening to his son's tone, Magistrate Xie was stunned. He naturally knew about the dean's admission of closed disciples, and also knew that the man was the son of an old friend. However, he was not in the county at the time, and Ma and his children participated.
I didn’t mention it to myself much.
After that, every time he heard the dean mention that disciple, he always had a look of satisfaction on his face. Although he was curious, he didn't ask.
It turned out that it was the Bai family that was related to the Zhang family, and it was quite a blessing.
"Forget it, whatever you decide, just make the decision yourself."
Xie Yu looked at his father, and for some reason, a sense of disappointment suddenly arose in his heart. His father, who had been immersed in officialdom for many years, had long since lost the integrity of a scholar.
The father and son were speechless for a while, and an awkward atmosphere filled the air. Magistrate Xie looked at the tired look on his son's brows and cleared his throat.
"It's getting late. My father has some things to do and I have to go to the Yamen. Brother Yu should take good care of himself. If you need anything, just ask your mother..."
When the Ma family was mentioned, Magistrate Xie became embarrassed. He had just confined people in the yard, so naturally he couldn't take care of the inner house.
"...If you need anything, just send someone to the front yard to tell me, and I will ask the housekeeper to take good care of you. Of course, as long as my father is in the house, it is the same as sending someone to tell me directly."
After saying that, without even saying anything, he stood up and flicked the folds on his body, looking at the eldest son with a normal expression,
"Our Xie family has not had enough heirs until your generation. No matter what the differences are between brothers, we should always focus on the overall situation. The Xie family must rely on you brothers to work together and prosper."
After listening to his father's reminder, Xie Yu suddenly raised his head, and after a while he showed an expression that was half-smiling.
"What does the father think his son should do to take the overall situation into consideration?"
Seeing the ridicule in his son's eyes, Magistrate Xie subconsciously looked away, feeling a little guilty. Thinking about the behavior of the mother and son, his request was indeed excessive. But if the brothers turn against each other, the consequences will be great.
The reputation of their Xie clan.
"Ahem~, you are the eldest son. If you want to take over the family business in the future, you will not only face Brother Li, but also the cousins in the clan. As a man, only by gathering the brothers in the clan to work together can the Xie clan be strengthened."
Saying that, Magistrate Xie sighed helplessly,
"Li Ge'er's qualifications are mediocre, and his ability to take care of his own family in the future is the limit. As a father, he also knows that Mr. Ma has really doted on Li Ge'er over the years. The Ma family is from a low-class family and is short-sighted. This is a flaw and cannot be ignored.
Change. But you are brothers, you have the same blood, and you should take care of each other."
Listening to his father's earnest tone, Xie Yu frowned, making it difficult to see the emotion in his eyes. After a while, he raised his head and smiled slightly.
"What my father said is wrong. Our ancestors have a saying that brothers should settle accounts. My second brother and I are not congenial people. He has no respect for me at all, and he definitely does not treat me as an elder brother in his heart. Moreover, he provoked me.
It’s not just once or twice. If father really wants us to be harmonious as brothers, why not teach Xie how to respect your elder brother first.”
"He relies on the doting of his father and Mr. Ma to repeatedly provoke my brother. My father is busy with official duties, so it is understandable that he does not know. But if Mr. Ma says he does not know, I will not believe it. Everyone in the county knows that we are grateful.
The family is lively and the stories are exciting. People in the county are always talking about it, and my father should take care of him first."
Magistrate Xie: “…”
I knew this kid was not easy to fool, and I was right. He shouldn't take any chances.
"Father will discipline my brother and let him know how to advance and retreat. As for Ma, even if she has a low family background, now that she has entered the Xie family, she is your mother. Brother Yu should respect each other more. Everyone is mutual.
If you show your kindness, the other party will sense your feelings and respond naturally."
"My father said this, but my son disagrees. Some people only try to push the envelope and don't know how high the limit is. Rather than showing kindness, I prefer to keep an appropriate distance and not disturb each other. After all, there is nothing between Ma and me."
Blood relationship. It’s true that we can’t talk about respect, but for the same reason, Ma also dislikes me in every possible way, and wishes I could disappear from the Xie family, just in line with her wishes.”
Xie Yu said, looking at his father's stiff face with an indifferent expression.
"Xie Li and I are not born from the same mother, and we are destined to not live in harmony. It is better for my father to accept the reality earlier. God is in charge of what we do. My son now believes in cause and effect. If there is a cycle of heaven's laws and retribution, my son has nothing to fear.
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When County Magistrate Xie heard this, his forehead jumped and he looked at him with squinted eyes, "What do you mean by Brother Yu?"