Just when Zhang Yuhang had made arrangements for the next deployment, he heard someone report that a mother and son outside the house were asking for a meeting.
Zhang Yuhang and Zhang Yuhang looked at each other and knew clearly that this was Xue Fang's mother and son who came to the door, but they were stupid enough to come to him directly. Then he would inevitably have to go to the old lady to explain.
However, you can still see it.
Xiao Ma went out and took the two of them into the study.
When Zhang Yuhang saw her, he quickly stood up and said, "Aunt, why are you here? It's my job, as a junior, to see you."
Xue Fang also looked at the uncle in front of her carefully. He was really good-looking. He was worthy of being from a big family. Even a bastard was so outstanding.
"Yuhang, what are you talking about? We, mother and son, have been asking you to take care of us since we arrived at the Marquis' Mansion. Before we set off, the master also told us that we would have to follow your arrangements."
Xue Fang may have never been to Kyoto, let alone the children of the noble families in the capital. Even when talking to a junior like herself, she seemed a little embarrassed.
Zhang Yuhang sent Xiao Ma out to avoid being overheard, and then asked the two of them to sit down.
"Since I have called you here, I must support your attempt to seize the title, but you also know that I am just a come-in-law, and some matters cannot be expressed publicly.
However, compared to the picked-up child, our Huairen is more suitable to inherit the title, but you should have seen what the old lady and the others meant today, and it is still difficult. "
If you make it clear, then I won't hide it. Zhang Yuhang was also very happy when he spoke.
"I just don't know when Uncle Liu will arrive. If he doesn't come for such a big event, we will be very passive no matter what we do. And the clan elders on the other side of the family, have you taken care of everything?"
Xue Fang's face darkened: "Don't worry, Master, he takes this matter very seriously. He made arrangements as soon as he received your news. He also asked for leave from the court. He will be here in ten days at the latest. ,only....."
Xue Fang was a little embarrassed when she said this, obviously she was still worried.
Zhang Yuhang said: "Uncle, if you have any questions, just ask. There is no need to worry in front of me."
"It's just that Mr. Zong had already made an agreement with them before coming here. He was very positive when he walked in today. However, after being left by the old lady to talk alone, he obviously became a little hesitant. I don’t know if the old lady gave him other benefits or something else.”
Zhang Yuhang's eyes wrinkled, but he guessed the reason in a moment.
The old lady must have told Liu Ziheng's true identity. He was not an outsider, but the biological son of Liu Shirui, his legitimate daughter. Although he was still hidden from the public, he was of direct blood after all.
Moreover, the old lady, who has been in charge of the feudal lord's family for many years, must have many treasures in her hands. It is easy for her to tempt poor relatives in these places even more.
The hesitation between the two is the reason why the clan elder is wandering around now.
"Huairen..."
After thinking about this, Zhang Yuhang turned to Liu Huairen and said to him.
Liu Huairen's eyes widened curiously: "Cousin-in-law, what's wrong?"
Zhang Yuhang said: "You will definitely meet Liu Ziheng when you live in the Hou Mansion. During the past few days in our Hou Mansion, he has always been lawless, relying on the love of the old lady and your cousin.
Knowing your purpose of coming this time, he must be full of hatred for you. He actually doesn't welcome your arrival in his heart. "
Liu Huairen smiled and said, "Don't worry, cousin. Although I have never been to the Hou Mansion, I am not scared. I am not afraid of him." '
When he was about eleven years old, he was very competitive. In addition, he was also a little bully in his hometown, so he really didn't care about a child younger than himself.
It's weird to be afraid.
"No, no, no." Zhang Yuhang shook his head, "You have to know that he is deeply loved by the old lady. If you have a conflict with him, no matter who is right or wrong, you will only suffer.
On the contrary, you need to contact him and take advantage of his hatred for you and his current arrogance. It is best to let him punch you, or even lure him to say that you are a country bumpkin, a poor relative, etc. If it is not good for you and the Liu family, and..."
Zhang Yuhang looked at him and continued: "And you must guide him to say it when the Liu clan elder is present. Only in this way can he not have a good impression of Liu Ziheng. Later, after your father and the other two clan elders came, , will naturally take note of this person's performance.
Compared with an outsider who does not recognize the Liu family and even rejects them, they will naturally prefer you as one of their own who comes from their side. At that time, as long as the elders of the clan do not agree with this matter, the old lady will not accept it no matter how much she insists. There will be no results. Without entering the family tree, it is impossible to inherit the title of Xingyonghou. "
Liu Huairen's pupils unconsciously dilated when he heard this. He was not very good at other things, but this kind of acting, playing pitiful, he was very familiar with.
Xue Fang said worriedly: "But if this happens, the old lady and the others will definitely know the whole story afterwards. What will they do then?" '
Zhang Yuhang stretched his waist and said: "You don't need to worry about the old lady, because even if you go to ask for help every day, it is obvious that she will not support Huairen's attack on the prince. The most unstable one now is the clan elder." Attitude, if they also agree to let Liu Ziheng enter the family tree, then the position of marquis really has nothing to do with you. '
Liu Huairen nodded eagerly, looking very expectant.
As for Xue Fang, after struggling for a while, she told Zhang Yuhang the news she got from the old lady today that Liu Shirui could not continue to have children, but she only had a partial understanding of it.
He only knew that he could not have children, but he did not know that Liu Ziheng was the illegitimate son of this woman, Liu Shirui.
Not to mention that Liu Shirui had been involved with Zhou Wenbin, a sour scholar, over the years, and it was because this man would rather drink sterilization medicine that he became infertile.
After hearing this, Zhang Yuhang said calmly: "I know that it is precisely because of this matter that I am unwilling to let their favorite candidate succeed the marquis, and I am not unconditional in helping you.
I will discuss the specific conditions with my uncle in detail at that time, so you don't have to worry about it. You just need to know that our interests are consistent in this Marquis Mansion. "
Xue Fang nodded, as long as the uncle asked for it, that would be fine. If he really had no desires or demands, then she would really not worry.
"By the way, I will not support you in the face of the Hou Mansion, and I will even oppose you. You should pay attention to this and do not expose the relationship between us. Do not say anything more in front of any clan elders. Do you understand?"
Xue Fang said: "I know, the master also said before departure that the family's most important thing is interests, and the master's background is not very good, so we all know what we should pay attention to."
After explaining some things and sending the mother and son away, Zhang Yuhang took the initiative to go to Yangxinju, where the old lady lived, and took the initiative to explain the matter in detail.
