Mrs. Song looked at her quirky niece and couldn't remember what Xiaodao looked like at that time.
I just remember that this child was very timid, with his head lowered and his body curled up every day, like a stray cat that was about to die.
At that time, I still thought that my younger brother and sister, Mrs. Li, were even stupider than me. They couldn't support their younger son, and they almost couldn't even support a girl.
Mrs. Song suddenly darkened her face and said coldly: "She had bad intentions and sent flower cloths because she wanted to gain some children. So, second brother, please give it back, we don't want it."
Li Benshan looked at his wife in embarrassment.
Ever since he made his sister-in-law angry and cry, he has been very careful in front of her. He doesn't dare to say random things to irritate her again.
But isn’t the sister-in-law too careful?
Is it possible that we really want to completely break up with the old house?
But that is his biological father, Dazhu's biological grandfather, can this be broken?
Although she is a step-grandmother, if she gives me a few pieces of floral cloth, there won’t be any conspiracy, right?
Besides, after he brought it all and sent it back, dad should say that he only listens to women and is no longer like a man.
Li received the hint from her man. She looked at the flower cloth and said hesitantly:
"It's rare that they bleed, so let's just take them away. Do you want to use a few pieces of cloth to coax the children away?"
His wife's words made Li Benshan suddenly excited.
When my father gave me the cloth, I told him that my younger sister was studying in Fucheng and wanted Damai to be her companion.
He didn't think much about it at the time, just thinking that his father was just talking casually.
But now after listening to his wife's words, he suddenly felt that his father might not be joking.
However, with my sister-in-law here, even if my father wants to coax her away, he can't do it.
Li Benshan looked at the floral cloth and felt uncomfortable in his heart.
Li Benshan didn't want to doubt his biological father, but he thought of his contradictory words in the past few days.
He also knew that these were the stepmother's ideas, and his father would not dare to make his own decisions without his stepmother's approval.
It seems that his father's kindness and son's filial piety have been ruined again.
Li Benshan asked without giving up: "Dad wants Damai and my little sister to be companions, is it for Damai's sake?"
Mrs. Song suddenly raised her head, "He is delusional!"
Sure enough, he wanted to make a big deal out of it.
In this life, with her as my mother, no one can harm Damai.
Mrs. Li also frowned, "What do you mean, dad? Let Damai work as a maid for my little sister?"
Li Benshan looked at his sister-in-law's decisive expression, and then at his wife's suspicious eyes.
He murmured in a low voice: "Why do you think so? Aren't you taking Da Mai to enjoy happiness and see the world?"
Mrs. Song glanced at Li Benshan with disappointment and said nothing.
Li asked rhetorically: "Do you believe it?"
Li Benshan felt numb at the sight of his sister-in-law. He squatted down weakly, held his head and said in his heart: "I don't believe it either!"
But he wished this was true.
Li Benshan scratched his hair, as if he wanted to scratch away his worries.
He stood up suddenly, wrapped the flower cloth again, tucked it under his arm, lowered his head and went out.
The main hall of the old house.
Li Benshan looked at the small cloth bag on the table and said unhappily: "What does this mean?"
Li Benshan smiled shyly and said, "Dad, the children are at home and can wear whatever they want. This floral cloth is suitable for my little sister."
"Her aunt bought it for her. It's her aunt's wish. How come these girls don't appreciate it?"
Old Li's face turned dark, and Li Benshan quickly smoothed things over.
"No, they are very happy. They just think that my aunt is studying in Fucheng and can use this good flower cloth."
Old Man Li then smiled and said: "It's nothing, your sister is very capable. She goes to a girls' school and can't spend the family's money. Someone will take care of her food and clothing expenses."
Li Benshan asked curiously: "What? No need to do self-cultivation? Didn't the third brother say that it is very expensive for women to learn self-cultivation?"
Old Man Li showed a proud smile and explained: "It's very expensive, and most people can't afford it."
"But your sister is the largest official in the city. She was recommended by the prefect's son, and the female students were exempted from the imperial examination."
"And your sister is lucky. The female student at the same table is actually your sister's daughter."
Mrs. Zhao was born as a concubine and was expelled from her family, so she had almost no contact with her natal family for so many years.
She has two legitimate sisters.
That female classmate is the daughter of Zhao's second sister's family.
That day, my daughter took her female classmate back to the compound they rented in Fucheng and met Mrs. Zhao.
After saying a few words, I realized they were still relatives.
Old man Li said excitedly: "Your sister and third brother are both good."
The second sister of the Zhao family knew that Li Xiangyuan was in the eyes of the prefect, and Li Xiangjin came to Fucheng to take the exam.
The next day I went to visit Zhao, my concubine.
The two sisters recognized their relatives, and after choking with tears, they talked about their parents' home.
Zhao's natal family is a wealthy family in Shanling County. She said that although her natal family cannot return, her brothers and sisters still miss them.
So the elder brother-in-law bought a house, and the second sister-in-law bought furniture. The prefect also invited the brother and sister out every now and then.
Mainly I date my daughter, but my daughter is sensible and always takes her brother with me.
When Old Man Li talked about his daughter, his eyes were full of tenderness and pride. Li Benshan's eyes were filled with jealousy and hatred.
Old Man Li continued to show off.
The prefect's son gave me more than ten sets of clothes for my daughter alone.
The Li family now is no longer the Li family before. How many pieces of floral cloth are there still there?
Old Man Li motioned to Li Benshan to take the flower cloth back.
And he reprimanded: "What do you mean by using it here and there? You are just a petty person."
Li Benshan was shocked. In the past few days, his father had not said so much. If he hadn't returned the flower cloth, he wouldn't have known that his father had also bought a home in Fucheng.
He was not envious, but a little sad.
Dad didn't even think of telling him about such a big matter.
That's right, he is just incompetent, what's the use of talking?
Maybe you are afraid that it will stick to you and get some benefits!
Old Man Li didn't expect that his show off would not make his son submissive, but would instead make him feel dissatisfied.
Li Benshan lowered his head and did not go to get the cloth bag, but asked: "Dad, are you serious about asking Damai to go to Fucheng too?"
Old Man Li smiled and said, "Can I still lie to you?"
Li Benshan lowered his head and asked, "Dad, won't you discuss it with your mother?"
Old Man Li said: "What are we discussing? This was proposed by your mother and your sister."
As he spoke, Old Man Li patted his son on the shoulder and said, "Second brother, your mother and your sister are good friends."
"They feel that Da Mai is not young anymore. They want to go to Fucheng to get to know her better, train her for two years, and find her a good husband. Isn't it better than living in this poor valley all her life?"
Mr. Li's Chinese language is focused and thoughtful.
"It's not that I'm partial to them, no, they're just a little older and they're just thinking about you two. You'll be satisfied!"
Li Benshan smiled, raised his head and asked, "Dad, what did Damai do? What kind of training method did he use? He didn't go to be a maid for his little sister, did he?"
Old Man Li frowned and said displeasedly: "What are you talking about? Your sister has a maid, so she needs barley?"
My daughter's two maids were given to me by your noble master, and they are both knowledgeable and courteous. They are much better than Damai.
What is barley?
An illiterate village girl works as a maid for her daughter. Is she worthy?
After all, this is his eldest granddaughter, and Old Man Li doesn't want to say anything unpleasant.
He said angrily: "Don't be ignorant and take advantage of people's good intentions."
Li Benshan glanced at their stepmother, Mrs. Zhao, who was sitting in the back room and said nothing, but occasionally glanced at them.
Although he coveted his father's love, he was not stupid enough to believe that his stepmother had good intentions towards them.