As soon as Zhang Fu returned home, he was stopped by Ji Xiang who was guarding the gate.
Hearing that a pair of sons and daughters invited him over for dinner, Lao Gao was so happy that he went straight to Lanxiang Courtyard without going back to the courtyard to change his official uniform.
Zhang Jin had no choice but to ask someone to get clothes from his courtyard while following him.
Zhang Jin was also happy in his heart. The eldest lady and the fifth young master had been back home for a while, but neither of them called out to their father. The Duke of Guo didn't say anything, but he felt sad in his heart.
I was so happy to hear that my children invited him over for dinner.
But he also knew why the eldest lady and the fifth young master didn't call him father.
It’s not the Duke’s fault for this.
After all, Mrs. Wu has been sleeping with the Duke of Guo for so many years, and she is familiar with raising a dog. Furthermore, she has also contributed to giving birth to children for the Duke of Guo. In addition to worrying about the third young master, there are also people from the Prince's Mansion.
Where is Zhang Bin?
The second young lady married into the prince's palace. Now that she has joined the royal family and become a member of the royal family, she must be careful about everything in the palace. Otherwise, if she is not careful, the whole family will be overturned.
Zhang Jin thought about it and saw that the Duke of Guo had walked a long distance away. He quickly gathered his thoughts and trotted after him.
When the master and servant arrived in the courtyard, they saw that Zhang Mao was there.
"Why is Mao'er here too?"
Zhang Fu smiled again and looked at his three children, "Okay, your eldest sister and fifth brother have just returned home, so you can come over and have a kiss with them."
As a father, how can he not be happy when his children are in harmony?
"Peach blossom mandarin fish? This is rare. If you have money, you may not be able to eat it. Is it a gift from your adoptive father?"
Huo Xi said nothing. Huo Nian glanced at his sister and nodded.
"Well, dad went to Peach Blossom Stream to catch them. He raised them in the boat and brought them here. They are all fresh. He also sent a lot of shrimps and crabs. My sister also sent some to the public school."
"Very good, very good. Your second and third uncles also like this river delicacy very well. Your grandmother also likes this peach blossom mandarin fish."
Zhang Fu was very pleased to see his children being filial.
Huo Xi glanced at Zhang Mao and said nothing. If she talked about this before eating, she might affect everyone's appetite.
Then the old god sat on the ground and listened to Zhang Fu asking about Huo Nian's studies and what happened in the Imperial College.
Seeing Zhang Mao's envious look, his eyes flashed.
Zhang Fu also saw it and said to Zhang Mao: "Don't be anxious, Mao'er. When your health is well, your father will also send you to school."
When Zhang Mao heard this, his face lit up and he nodded fiercely. Zhang Fu smiled and touched his head. Then he turned to look at Huo Xi.
Huo Xi turned his head aside.
Zhang Fu's eyes dimmed.
After a while, the boy brought Zhang Fu's clothes to change. He watched Nian'er practice his fists and kicks for a while, and gave him some pointers... until the meal was ready.
The Duke's Mansion also held a family dinner on the first and fifteenth day of every month, but Zhang Fu was often too busy to attend to it. Even if he could, Zhang Mao never sat at the same table with his father for dinner.
Today, I can sit at the same table with my father for dinner, and my little face is full of excitement.
He looked at Zhang Fu frequently and even forgot to pick up the vegetables.
Normally, when he eats, his nanny will help him eat. Now, he shares the same table with his father and brothers and sisters, and he can eat whatever he wants. The table is full of river fresh food and various dishes, and the aroma makes him salivate.
Zhang Fu didn't ask how he came to live with his eldest sister. He just thought that the brothers and sisters got along well with each other and was happy in his heart.
At this time, his two sons were sitting next to him, one on the left and the other on the right. Huo Xi was sitting opposite him. He was really happy. He ate three bowls of rice in a row, which made him a little full.
"This peach blossom mandarin fish is tender and fat, with the aroma of peach blossoms. It is very delicious. These shrimps and crabs are also fresh. Your adoptive father is very considerate. They miss you so much. If you have time, you need to visit them often.
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Zhang Fu was full of wine and food, and talked about common things with his children. He felt that the two children were very lucky to meet such a kind-hearted family.
It can be regarded as God’s protection.
Huo Nian nodded repeatedly after hearing this: "Well, I will visit my parents when I have time."
Hearing his son call his father and mother so naturally and familiarly, Zhang Fu felt sour in his heart.
But he soon felt relieved. Now that the two children have returned to the family, it is great to be by his side. I believe that as time goes by, the two children will become close to him.
Zhang Fu also wanted to test Huo Nian's homework, but Huo Xi said: "If you have time, just go with Zhang Mao to his courtyard to have a look."
Zhang Mao was listening attentively to the conversation between his father and his brother, but suddenly he lowered his head when he heard his sister say this.
"Go to Mao'er's courtyard? What happened in his courtyard?"
"You'll know if you go and see." Huo Xi didn't look at him.
Zhang Fu felt that his daughter would not say such things for no reason. Then he thought of Mao'er suddenly appearing in Lanxiang Courtyard tonight. He stood up quickly and called to Zhang Jin, "Come on, let's go over and take a look."
Zhang Mao was still stunned, Huo Xi winked at Hu Hu and Ji Xiang, and they pulled Zhang Mao to follow him.
Huo Nian also wanted to follow, but was stopped by Huo Xi's eyes.
It was not easy for her siblings to get involved in this matter. Zhang Fu wanted to clean up the house, so why should he go with him? He would be used as cannon fodder.
Then she asked him to tell her about the Imperial College affairs, and after he finished speaking, he endorsed it to her.
Zhang Fu walked towards Zhang Mao's Courtyard suspiciously. Huo Xi was afraid that he didn't understand the situation, so she sent Hu Bo and Ji Xiang to explain to him.
Only then did Zhang Fu learn that he, a bastard, had gone to his eldest sister's courtyard to get some food after not eating for a whole day.
His majestic prince's son can't afford to eat?
This is really unreasonable!
Angrily, he took two steps at a time and soon arrived at Zhang Mao's courtyard.
This is the time for dinner in each hospital. The wet nurse in Zhangmao Court has not returned yet, and several rough ladies and the janitor woman have gone to eat somewhere. Even where the seventh young master has gone, no one is there.
care.
The courtyard was deserted. It was already dark now and there were no lights in the courtyard. Zhang Fu was so angry.
When I went back to my son's room, I saw that it was deserted. There were no decent furnishings. It was not even as good as a room where a servant was in charge.
When I asked again, my son didn't even have a tael of silver to save. I heard that the nanny helped him save it.
Get furious.
Several stools were kicked and broken.
Then he called the accountant and asked. His son received ten taels of silver every month and many accounts. He had to go to the warehouse every month to collect this and that. He clearly remembered every item in the account book. But.
Look in this room, where have things gone?
I ordered someone to go to the wet nurse's house to check. My dear, all the love things are in the wet nurse's house.
The things I receive every month are all for the nanny.
Immediately ordered people to search the wet nurse's house.
The movement was so big that it alarmed the wife and others. All the masters of the house gathered in Zhang Mao's courtyard, frightening him so much that he huddled in a corner and did not dare to breathe.
"Mother, look, look, look!"
Zhang Fu was furious, "Is this still the house of the young master of the Duke of Guo? When did the Duke of Guo fall into such a state that he can no longer afford to raise a child?"
When the lady saw it, she was very angry.
Even if Zhang Mao is a concubine, he is still her grandson, and her blood is flowing in his body. Why does Wu let people treat him so badly?
Fortunately, she still wanted to beg her eldest son to release her.
"Pass on my order to continue confining Wu. Without my order, no one is allowed to let her out!"