When he first rented the house, although Liu's father claimed that Zhang Shunping was a distant relative of his, he was only staying in Gu Ningbo's house temporarily. But the two still signed a contract in private. And this contract will not end until June of the new year!
At this time, Zhang Shunping took out the deed, which meant that the Liu family could directly move back to Ningbo Mansion! They will spend this New Year at Uncle Gu Ning's house!
At this time, Father Liu's eye circles were getting redder and redder, and his lips were trembling! According to his personality, he really wanted to return the deed to Zhang Shunping. But his emotions restrained him from letting go!
You know, looking back at Ningbo Mansion has extraordinary significance to him! This represents the beginning of the revival of Gu Ningbo's mansion and proves that he is worthy of his ancestors! At least Gu Ningbo's mansion has not declined in his generation!
At this time, Zhang Shunping could also see the entanglement in Liu's father's heart. So he stretched out his hand to hold Liu's father's hand, closed the deed, and said: "Brother, you must accept this disrespectful gift no matter what, and don't be polite! I'm afraid that all the ancestors of the Liu family will I’m looking forward to the day when I can go home!”
Father Liu nodded repeatedly after hearing this. When he was about to speak, Zhang Shunping whispered again: "Brother, in which room are the household items for making snow candy stored? Don't let the people I bring see! Although they are servants of my family, , but it can also be bribed!"
Then he straightened up and said loudly: "It happens that the wall of the backyard has been opened, and things can be moved directly from here! And I have emptied everything in the house and cleaned the room a few days ago! But in the yard I haven’t touched the ancestral temple, so you have to do it yourself, brother!”
Father Liu nodded with tears in his eyes. Even Mother Liu who heard the voice stood at the door and wiped her tears! And Liu Haojia also felt like his chest was steaming!
Then Liu's father wiped his face fiercely, thanked Zhang Shunping with a bow, and then turned around and whispered a few instructions to Liu's mother, presumably to ask her to take a look at the household items for making snow candy. Then he said loudly: "All the men of the Liu family will go home with me to clean the ancestral temple, and then invite the ancestors to go home!"
Brothers Liu Guangyuan and Liu Haojia agreed loudly almost at the same time, and then followed Liu's father closely through the small door from the back courtyard wall directly into Uncle Gu Ning's house to clean the ancestral temple. The people brought by Zhang Shunping began to move various objects under the command of Liu's mother.
Due to the large number of people and strength, and Zhang Shunping's thorough preparation in advance, not long after noon, the Liu family had all moved into Gu Ningbo's house and settled in! The remaining detailed work is what they have to do slowly!
After the move was completed, Zhang Shunping said to Liu's father: "Brother, this courtyard wall originally came from the back partition wall. Should it be demolished now or in the next year? I have a lot of manpower here and can do it at any time!"
But Father Liu said firmly: "No! I am going to keep this wall so that future generations will know that our ancestors were once down and out, but they stood up again!"
Zhang Shunping nodded repeatedly after hearing this and said, "Brother, you are so courageous!"
Afterwards, Zhang Shunping did not stay at Gu Ningbo's house for long, and left with Liu's father's gratitude. As soon as Zhang Shunping left, Father Liu took the whole family into the ancestral temple. After everyone knelt down, Father Liu began to offer incense to the ancestors!
In the ancestral temple, those kneeling at the front are Liu’s father and Liu’s mother. Liu's mother is Liu's father's wife, so she is naturally qualified to enter the ancestral hall. Kneeling in the second row are brothers Liu Haojia, and behind them are Liu Guangyuan and his son! Their family lives with the Liu family and has long been a part of the Liu family! What's more, their ancestors have also followed the Liu family's ancestral tablets into the ancestral hall. As for Huancui, she knelt at the end. Although she is not from the Liu family, she has lived with the Liu family in the past few years. Everyone recognized her as loyal and hardworking, so Father Liu also specifically allowed her to enter the ancestral hall!
After everyone knelt down, Liu's father first led everyone to pay homage to their ancestors. After Liu's father put the three sticks of incense into the incense burner, he couldn't bear it anymore and knelt on the ground and started crying!
Others also know how much pressure Father Liu has withstood over the years, so naturally he feels a bit out of character when he relaxes today! Although they didn't cry out, their noses were sore and they just endured it!
Father Liu cried for a while and then wiped away his tears. He straightened up and said loudly to the memorial tablets of his ancestors: "Your ancestors have spirits and are protected by your ancestors. Today, my Liu family has returned to Uncle Gu Ning's house! Liu Runlin, the unfilial descendant, finally dared to say something. You are worthy of your ancestors!"
After saying this, Father Liu led everyone to worship again and again at the numerous tablets! After he finished bowing, he turned to Liu Haojia and said, "Kneel down in front!"
Liu Haojia was stunned when he heard this, but he still stood up and knelt beside Father Liu obediently. I just heard Liu's father say loudly to the tablet: "The ancestors of all generations are here, now my Liu family has Qilin'er here, the ancestors should take more care of him!"
Then he reported in detail Liu Haojia's recent actions and future plans to his ancestors. Finally, Liu's father said loudly: "The ancestors are on top. I am afraid that the important task of bringing glory to the Liu family will fall on him in the future. Please give me your blessings, ancestors! In addition, let the ancestors know that Gu Ningbo's title is I have decided to pass it on to the eldest son Liu Haonian in the future! But the position of the head of the family will probably fall on the second son Liu Haojia! I hope the ancestors will protect the descendants of the Liu family!"
At this time, Liu Haonian was heard whispering from behind: "Isn't that right? Xiao Er is much smarter than me. I will give him the title. I don't care! I want to go to the battlefield and be awarded a title for my meritorious service!"
Father Liu ignored Liu Haonian, but turned to Liu Haojia and said, "Do you know why I made such an arrangement?"
Liu Haojia nodded and said, "I understand, father, don't worry!"
Father Liu said with satisfaction: "As long as you understand!"
Turning around, he motioned for Liu Haonian to kneel beside him. When he knelt firmly, Liu's father said to him: "Although you are the boss and have good martial arts skills! But you are only a defender! So after you inherit the title, you have to defend your second brother's retreat! As for me, The position of patriarch is passed on to your second brother because he is smarter than you and can go out and work hard! There is no way he can earn a title of his own! If the Liu family really has one day to be able to have a double title, I will die immediately. Got it!"
Although Liu's father said this, Liu Haonian still looked at Liu Haojia apologetically, meaning that he had won the title and could only make Liu Haojia white! Liu Haojia shook his head slightly and said it didn't matter!
In fact, Liu Haojia doesn't care about Gu Ningbo's title at all. According to his plan, he will definitely work hard for the title in the future! And he already has a long-term plan. If it goes smoothly, he feels that he will at least be in the position of a marquis. As for the duke, it will depend on luck.
