Shen Qingyun's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he stayed in place with a stiff expression.
"Dad...what do you mean?" he asked cautiously.
Chen Xiong frowned and said in a deep voice: "I have raised my son by my side since he was a child. I know best what kind of virtue he has."
"Then you really failed as a father..."
"What did you say?"
Shen Xiong glared angrily, making Shen Qingyun shrink back in fear.
He didn't know why he was afraid of Shen Xiong, but he was afraid, involuntarily.
Not fear, but a rather strange feeling, like...respect?
Shen Qingyun was not sure. Logically speaking, based on his subjective consciousness, he should not have a father-son bond with Shen Xiong.
Could it be the original person?
It doesn't matter, it's not a bad thing for Shen Qingyun to have one more father so that he can continue to feel the family affection.
Seeing Shen Qingyun's submissive look, Shen Xiong's expression softened slightly and he said softly: "Your mother died young and I was away from home all year round. It is true that I neglected to discipline you, so that you developed an arrogant and domineering character, but that's okay. Your grandfather is quite strict. Although his behavior is unreasonable, he has not done any harm to the world, but his sudden changes really make people suspicious."
Shen Xiong was stationed in the army. After the death of Shen Qingyun's mother, Zhao Wan, Shen Qingyun's grandfather had actually been raising him. However, Shen Qingyun's grandfather also died four years ago. Shen Xiong kept his filial piety and stayed with Shen Qingyun for three years. .
So even if Shen Xiong is not in Liangzhou now, he can clearly feel the changes in Shen Qingyun.
This change surprised Shen Xiong, but more importantly, he was surprised and confused.
When Shen Qingyun heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief.
After finally dealing with Su Chengwang, another Shen Xiong came.
But after all, they are biological father and son. Even if Shen Xiong suspects something, he will not burn his own son as an evil spirit. At most, he will only be surprised that his ancestor appears and his son has enlightenment.
"A serious illness has made a child understand life and death, enlighten his mind, and resolve to change his past. Dad, shouldn't you be happy?"
Chen Xiong smiled when he heard this, "You are right, I should indeed be happy..."
Shen Xiong kept staring at Shen Qingyun's face, as if he wanted to see through this skin.
After a while, Shen Xiong breathed a sigh of relief, as if he was sure that the man in front of him was indeed his son.
"After all, he is my son, so he won't be a waste after all."
"Well..."
Shen Qingyun was speechless, can you put gold on your face?
"Follow me." Shen Xiong stood up.
Shen Qingyun responded obediently: "Oh."
The two left from the back door of Zhuangzi and followed the winding path to the back mountain.
"This is...?"
There was only a solitary tomb standing in front of him, and the inscription on the tombstone was not very clear. Shen Qingyun could not read clearly what was written on it.
There was some food and drink in front of the tomb, but it was mostly covered by snow, so no one must have been here for some time.
The back mountain is the ancestral land of the Shen family. Shen Qingyun occasionally goes up there to take a look, but he has never noticed that there is a spiritual tomb here.
Shen Xiong did not answer, but took two steps forward and reached out to wipe the snow off the tribute.
"Your mother came from a martial arts background. Your grandfather didn't like her very much, and he didn't even like you. After your mother died, he even refused to bury her in the ancestral grave..."
Shen Xiong's tone trembled slightly, trying to control his emotions.
"Don't you always ask me where your mother is buried? This is it."
Shen Qingyun was stunned when he heard this, and looked at the tombstone with complicated eyes.
It was the original person who asked, not Shen Qingyun, but when Shen Qingyun knew that this was his mother's tomb, Shen Qingyun's heart was still hit hard.
"These tributes...should be a few days old, right?" Shen Qingyun frowned, "Dad, if you are not here, who is it..."
"It's Zhong Qi." Shen Xiong said: "Your mother came with me to fight. Zhong Qi was your mother's personal guard at the beginning, and then he followed me. I will leave Zhong Qi to you. In addition to protecting you personally, I also want him to take some time to take care of your mother’s resting place.”
Shen Qingyun nodded slightly.
Shen Xiong smiled and looked at Shen Qingyun and said, "But what I didn't expect is that you do have your mother's style."
"Are you blaming me when you say this?"
"Blame you?" Shen Xiong said blankly: "Why should I blame you?"
Shen Qingyun said: "It's my fault that I had a bad relationship with the Yang family and caused trouble for the Shen family."
Chen Xiong shook his head and said: "Your aunt has told me clearly what happened. You didn't take the initiative to provoke this matter, it was just a timely counterattack. If you don't do this, I'm afraid you won't even be able to save your life. You're just a member of the Yang family." , the Shen family can’t afford to offend.
But...don't blame your aunt, after all, your aunt is pregnant with the Shen family's flesh and blood..."
Shen Qingyun curled his lips and said, "Then what are you pretending to be affectionate with me here?"
Chen Xiong was paused upon hearing this, with an embarrassed look on his face.
"This is what your grandpa meant..."
Shen Qingyun said disdainfully: "I think you are quite happy with it."
"Ahem..."
Shen Xiong coughed twice, "Your mother has been gone for more than ten years..."
For more than ten years, there has been no second woman in Si Nanbo's house. If he didn't really have a deep love for Zhao Wan, he probably wouldn't have endured the loneliness for more than ten years.
If Grandpa Shen Qingyun hadn't made the decision, it is estimated that Shen Xiong would have carried out his loneliness to the end.
It's just that Shen Xiong is in his prime after all, and it's normal to have some needs. Since the old man has the final say, his marriage to Song Ying is half-heartedly agreed.
But facing Shen Qingyun's words, Shen Xiong was still a little uncomfortable and felt guilty in his heart.
Shen Qingyun also saw Shen Xiong's thoughts, and softened his tone, no longer aggressive, and said with a smile: "The Shen family is withering, and spreading the branches and leaves is the top priority. You should renew the string, not only the string, I think, You still need to have a few more concubines. In a few days, I will go to the city to find a matchmaker and choose some girls from good families for you..."
Shen Xiong shook his head and said, "I think it's time for you not to take a concubine for me, but for you to get married."
Shen Qingyun's face darkened when he heard this, "Didn't you send me out?"
Shen Xiong reacted and nodded slightly, "You should know that this is an opportunity. With the support of the British government, the Shen family will be of great benefit."
"Opportunities are often accompanied by risks. The higher the returns, the greater the risks. You are pushing me into a pit of fire."
Shen Xiong shook his head and said: "You will gain only if you give up. If you want to gain benefits, you must work hard first. There are no benefits that can be obtained without paying. When the benefits are obviously greater than the risks, then any risky behavior is worth it." Even risk your life!"
Good guy, have you played Das Kapital for me?
One hundred percent of profits violate the law, but three hundred percent of profits are not afraid of death, right?
"I'm still not your biological son?"
"It is precisely because you are my son that I made such a decision." Shen Xiong said sternly: "Let's not talk about the past. You are absolutely extraordinary now. You should have a great future, but you lack some foundation. The imperial examination I'm afraid the right path is not easy, and joining the army and practicing martial arts are not your strengths. Now that you have an opportunity, you must seize it."
Shen Qingyun said helplessly: "Even if you comply with your wishes, I will marry the princess. As a princess of the British government, I will naturally enjoy endless glory and wealth, but I have to rely on others, walk on thin ice, and face all kinds of things." Regarding the undercurrent in the imperial capital, if you don't feel that you have offended someone and stood in the wrong team, you will be killed.
Even if I am lucky enough to escape these overt and covert attacks, His Majesty, for the sake of the princess, will at most reward me with the empty post of captain. What future is there? "
"Even if you are just a captain, it is better than living in Liangzhou City. If you lose this opportunity, the Shen family will disappear within three generations and become extinct."
Shen Qingyun could not refute and could only acquiesce to Shen Xiong's statement.
The fact is indeed true. Three generations may be a bit exaggerated, but if the status quo remains, no descendant of the Shen family will become an official. By the generation of Shen Qingyun's grandson, the Shen family will probably be in ruins.
"Okay, okay, I understand." Shen Qingyun waved his hands a little irritably, "The matter is over, I will do my best."
Shen Xiong smiled when he heard this and said comfortingly: "You don't have to worry too much. The princess's father and I are also comrades in arms. My father-in-law treats me like a son, so he will protect you.
I am where I am today only because of my father-in-law's promotion. Now that my father-in-law is in need, the Shen family must do their best to help him. You are my son, and this is also your responsibility. "
"Um."
When Shen Xiong saw Shen Qingyun agreeing, he felt extremely happy.
"By the way, where is your Qingyun Jade Pendant?"
Shen Qingyun was stunned, took out the jade pendant from his arms and said, "Here it is."
Chen Xiong looked at the jade pendant with infinite tenderness in his eyes.
"This is the life-saving charm your mother asked for for you. Now, it's time to put it to use."
Shen Xiong took the jade pendant and rubbed it gently.
Shen Qingyun asked in confusion: "What do you mean?"
Shen Xiong just smiled, turned to face the tombstone, raised his hand and said, "I want to be alone with your mother for a while, please step aside."
When Shen Qingyun saw this, he did not continue to ask questions, and left after a moment of silence.
"Wan'er, our son has really changed." Shen Xiong smiled, "You must be happy too, right?"
Near dusk, Shen Xiong came down from the mountain.
"Follow me back to your uncle's residence."
Shen Qingyun was a little unhappy and said: "I won't go back."
Shen Xiong frowned, "Because of your aunt?"
"That's not true." Shen Qingyun shook his head.
Chen Xiong smiled and said: "Don't worry, Yang Shu left Liangzhou City and returned to Xiping yesterday."
"Already gone?" Shen Qingyun was a little surprised.
"If you don't leave, why don't you stay here for the New Year?" Shen Xiong smiled and shook his head.
Shen Qingyun thought about it, and it was obvious that someone was behind Yang Cong's matter. Yang Shu was probably in a state of panic now, and he must have been racking his brains to think about who he or Yang Cong had offended, and he had no time to pay attention to it. Own.
When they return to Xiping, they will probably launch an energy hunt, and they may not even think of themselves as their enemy in a short period of time.
Thinking of this, Shen Qingyun also calmed down.
"Then go back." Shen Qingyun nodded.
Shen Xiong rode a horse and Shen Qingyun rode a car, but it was not Zhong Qi who drove the car.
When leaving Zhuangzi, Shen Qingyun clearly saw Shen Xiong handing the Qingyun Jade Pendant to Zhong Qi, and seemed to say something to Zhong Qi. Then, Zhong Qi seemed to have received some military order, and galloped away on horseback.
