Chapter 184: A loving father and a filial son
"You have long hair but short knowledge. If you can win the Jie Yuan, it means you may not be able to win the No. 1 Scholar. I failed in many tests back then. Do I still have to hide my son when he is promising? I spent 50,000 taels of silver to donate a scholarship to him. The original intention was that he would cause some unknown trouble, and it would be easier to deal with it if he had a reputation. Now that he can take charge of his own business, is there anything he can't show off?"
"Yes, yes, everything the master said is right. He said it as if you were born alone. It's not my fault. Zhi'er is the flesh and blood that fell from my body. If you have the ability, I should be happy."
"That's because my seeds are good. Without good seeds, no matter how fertile the land is, it will be useless."
Liu Zhian started driving while chatting, and the evidence was conclusive.
Mrs. Liu's face turned red: "Liu Zhi'an, what do you mean? You have good seeds, but it means that my body is no longer good. Have you forgotten how you licked your face and begged my father to let me marry you? Now you despise this old lady and your old pearls." Oh, don't forget that if I hadn't nodded in agreement, you would have been hanged under the crooked neck tree in front of the Bai family. You also said that if you couldn't marry me, you would rather die. I was also a well-known figure in the Bai family in the East China Sea. Talented girl, marrying you is not a soft-hearted thing for me. Now you despise me. Back then, don’t be so shameless and mournful. You won’t marry me unless you marry me. Back then, all the people who came to our Bai family to propose marriage crossed the threshold. A few of you, your Liu family is Jiangnan Liu, my Bai family is still Donghai Bai, do you want to take a concubine, you heartless thing, I am blind."
"Hiss... Madam, madam, I was wrong, let go, if you twist your ears again, they will fall off!"
Mrs. Liu couldn't help but relax some strength, but she still pinched her waist with her left hand and looked at Liu Zhi'an fiercely: "Tell me, do you dislike this old lady because she is old and want to take a concubine?"
"Hey, hey... Madam, we have to speak according to our conscience. How can you not know who I, Liu Zhi'an, am? Don't talk about taking concubines in these years, except I don’t even bother to take a look at other women like Madam. My conscience is so great that my loyalty to Madam can be judged by heaven and earth!”
"You really don't want to take a concubine?"
"I swear to God, I really can't even think about it."
Madam Liu let go of Liu Zhi'an's ears, carefully blew a few breaths of fairy air on her, and her appearance immediately changed: "Master, I'm wrong. It's all because of my fault. Don't be angry, okay?"
Liu Zhi'an grimaced: "I'm not angry, I'm really not angry. Madam is a virtuous and virtuous lady. If she knows she's defeated, I'll beat you... uh... you're a reasonable person, how can I be angry?" !”
Mrs. Liu suddenly sighed: "Master, according to women's rules, after you turn thirty, you should be busy setting up a concubine for you. Over the years, you have been busy taking care of Zhi'er and your three children, and you have neglected it. Master, if you are interested, I’ll help you arrange a concubine for you, there are many maids in the house, I don’t know if I’m interested in a concubine, so I can help you arrange it!”
Liu Zhi'an's eyes lit up, and he suddenly felt a chill coming over him. He shook his head hurriedly: "Madam, don't say these words. I am determined not to take concubines. I will live alone with my wife. I am very content."
Mrs. Liu nodded with satisfaction and rubbed Liu Zhi'an's ears: "When Zhi'er comes back, I will personally cook some soup for you two to celebrate."
"Madam is indeed a virtuous and virtuous woman." Liu Zhi'an smiled and wiped away the cold sweat. He had to tell his son that the more beautiful a woman is, the less likely she is to believe her words, otherwise she will suffer a big loss sooner or later.
Liu Zhi'an muttered: "I was really blinded back then. If I choose a tigress, I deserve it."
"Master, what did you say?"
"I said Madam had a hard time cooking porridge."
Mrs. Liu gave Liu Zhi'an a charming look and twisted her plump figure towards the front yard.
The old butler Liu Yuan walked in with his old body in his arms: "Master, the young master and the young lady have returned home."
Liu Zhi'an's eyes lit up: "Hurry up and invite my tiger son in. Today our Liu Mansion is going to have a big banquet and celebrate. Liu Yuan, go and make arrangements. Everyone in the front yard will have a good gathering." , Just eat and drink as much as you want, I’m so happy, but that’s all.”
Liu Yuan nodded calmly and retreated.
Before Liu Mingzhi called, he walked into the main hall dejectedly. He looked at the old man sitting at the head of the table and said, "Old man, I..."
"You're back. It's been a hard ride in the carriage. I know you don't like being stuck in a small carriage. In a few days, as long as my father builds a bright and comfortable carriage for you, isn't it just money? If the Liu family in Jiangnan is short of silver, what's the point? Jiangnan Liu?"
Liu Mingzhi was stunned for a moment. No, the old man's reaction was wrong. Shouldn't he be talking to himself about a palm technique that falls from the sky? Why are you still talking about the arrival of the carriage?
Mu Ran and Liu Mingzhi's eyes were slightly red. It must be that the old man knew that he had failed. He didn't know how to comfort himself and deliberately changed the topic. Sure enough, no matter how bad his son was, he was still his own son. Liu Mingzhi looked at the happy face with tears in his eyes. Old man, my old father, the person I respect the most, you are the ox that pulls the cart, and you are the ladder to the sky.
With a plop, Young Master Liu knelt on the ground with his forehead on the ground. He was really speechless in front of Mr. Jiangdong. His bragging earlier was so awesome that even God couldn't stand it. He should have failed.
Liu Zhi'an thumped, why did he kneel down now? His dim eyes turned red. His son has really grown up. After achieving such great achievements, he finally understands my hard work and knows how to be grateful.
He immediately stood up and helped Young Master Liu up: "Child, what are you doing? Get up quickly, get up quickly, the ground is hard."
The more loving Liu Zhi'an acted like a father, the more regretful Young Master Liu felt. He was really upset when he knew the true situation, and he was a kind father and a filial son when he deceived each other.
This also illustrates a problem in another aspect. Mr. Liu is a real bitch. You said that your old man treats you well but you are not used to it. This is not a bitch.
"Old man, I..."
"Okay, okay, my father already knows, and my father has given the order to have a big banquet and have a good celebration."
"ah?"
"Stop!" Liu Zhian patted Mr. Liu on the shoulder: "You have worked hard these days and you must not have had a good sleep. Go to the backyard to rest first. I will let the servants go to you when it is time to eat."
Young Master Liu was pushed out of the hall by Liu Zhi'an with a confused face. Qi Yun was also confused. Her father-in-law's attitude was wrong, but where was her husband? It was her turn for a woman to speak.
Young Master Liu, who was walking in the corridor, came to his senses, stretched out his hand to talk about Qi Yun's forehead, and then touched his own forehead.
"Husband, what are you doing?"
"You don't have a fever. Does the old man have a fever? No, he looks normal."
"Don't talk nonsense, how can you wish your father to get sick!"
"That's not what I meant. The old man just said a big banquet. I promise you heard it right. Other families hold festive banquets for high school students. Have you never heard of people throwing a big banquet after failing the exam?"
"Is there any happy event at home?" Qi Yun also said uncertainly!
"No, what happy events in our family can I not know about?" Suddenly Young Master Liu's face turned pale, and he grabbed Qi Yun's hand: "Madam, the old man has already given up on me, and he plans to let my husband take care of me." Let’s have our last supper, right? I heard that before execution, you have to serve a full meal with good food and drink.”
Qi Yun rolled her eyes: "What are you talking about? That's dad, not the supervisor!"
Young Master Liu also let go of his hand angrily: "That's right...ha...tiger poison...you won't even eat the seeds!"
