When he saw the little figure of the baby swallow rushing up to hug him like a bird throwing itself into the forest, even if Zhu Tingfang was hit hard again by someone without any preparation, his face inevitably twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but hiss lightly.
There was a gasp, but he finally understood Zhu Ying's ambiguous words just now.
It turned out that it was not some liar who came from nowhere who said she was pregnant with his child, but Xiao Cheng!
Zhu Ying hugged her eldest brother once before after a long separation, and then she discovered that the man was injured, and she regretted it. Now she found that Xiao Cheng behaved exactly like her, she had subconsciously wanted to rush forward and carry the man back, but she didn't want to
But Zhang Shou grabbed him, and then he heard Zhang Shou say softly: "Don't worry, that kid is very smart, he has already let go."
Seeing that Xiao Guo really quickly let go of his hand, he took two steps back and asked timidly, Brother Zhu, are you injured? Zhu Ying couldn't help but look sideways at Zhang Shou. She admired Zhang Shou's observation skills and was very happy for her brother.
She has a keen eye. I can't believe that this child is as sharp as her. He is indeed the child that my eldest brother decided to adopt!
Zhu Tingfang did not expect that Zhu Ying was triumphantly saving others by herself. He was also a little surprised by Xiao Cheng's reaction, but he was even more surprised that he had secretly arranged a life for Xiao Cheng. How could he be in Zhao Guogong's mansion now?
He simply knelt down and instead of answering the little guy's question, he asked directly: "Who brought you here?"
"Mr. Liu and his family suddenly disappeared, so I had no choice but to crawl through the wall every day to look for..."
After listening to Xiao Cheng stammering a lot, Zhu Tingfang could only make out a general idea. Until Zhang Shou interrupted and introduced the situation briefly and comprehensively, he learned that his teacher not only suffered the pain of losing his wife, but also lost his wife because of it.
I owed a large amount of debt for treating my wife, so I was forced to leave my old home. For a while, I looked livid and felt very angry.
He took a deep breath and tried his best to calm down. Then he looked at Xiao Cheng gently and said, "Chengcheng, since Mr. Liu and his family are not here, will you stay at my house from now on? Don't worry, I will take good care of you."
Take care of you."
However, he originally thought that the little guy would definitely agree, but he didn't expect that Xiao Cheng looked at him eagerly for a while, and finally shook his head: "Brother Zhu, Brother Zhang was worried that I would be alone during the New Year, so he sent me
I took it from home. I can usually take care of myself. Besides, Brother Zhang also found a job for me, so I don’t need anyone else to support me!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Tingfang immediately turned to look at Zhang Shou, feeling quite sullen. With such a young child, you let him live alone? Also, what does it mean to find a job? With Xiao Cheng's little stature, he
What can he do? But the next moment, what Zhu Ying said on behalf of Zhang Shou left him speechless.
"Brother, Ah Shou is so thoughtful! Isn't it the blacksmith shop and carpenter shop he had opened next door? He asked Zheng Dang and Yang Hao from the village to go over there to look after the gates, and he also studied with Xiao Cheng in the evening.
Xiao Cheng goes to the Banshan Hall of the Imperial College to do odd jobs during the day, and the supervisors can teach him three hundred Tang poems if they have nothing to do. You came back just in time, and he has memorized them all, but he hasn’t fully understood the meaning yet!"
Zhang Shou could actually arrange for Xiao Cheng to work as a handyman in the Imperial College?
Zhu Tingfang knew without thinking that such a thing could never be accomplished casually by Zhang Shou. It was not like he had never stayed in the Imperial College. He thought that if he wanted to, he could even become the chief of the Suixing Hall.
However, he was not keen on the small-circle atmosphere of the Imperial College. He graduated from the Imperial College in less than three years.
Therefore, he knew very well that among those academic officials, some were stubborn, some were tyrannical, some were sanctimonious, and some were jealous of talents... Although there were a few academic officials who were good at it, they tended to keep to themselves and regarded the Imperial College as an ordinary stop on the official career path.
High-ranking officials like the Winery Industry are often in conflict with each other and cannot offend both sides, so it is difficult to change any rules or regulations.
Even though he is an insignificant handyman, it is impossible for Xiao Cheng to pass based on his age. To be able to do this, Zhang Shou must have spent a lot of effort.
He glanced at Xiao Cheng, who was holding his head high and looking forward to showing off, and suddenly felt that although he was very good to the little guy in the past, he had ignored it. Xiao Cheng had experienced such a painful past since he was a child, and he needed it most.
A good atmosphere. Although he knew the personalities of most of the supervising students in Banshan Hall without even thinking about it, they still got along with each other even if they were awkward.
It's much better than the little guy being alone at home! Therefore, he sighed deeply and finally said softly: "Okay, Chengcheng, you can continue to live at home. I will visit you often. Wait for me
Bring the teacher and your sister Zhou back in the future, and you will have company again."
Seeing Xiao Cheng happily agreeing, Zhu Tingfang held his hand and walked inside. When he returned to Qing'an Hall again, he only saw a person waiting eagerly at the entrance of the hall. Who else could it be if it wasn't his second brother Zhu Tingjie? He saw someone.
He ran over like a gust of wind, but stopped suddenly when he was still three or five steps away from him, and then looked at him with a look on his face, which made him furious.
"Second brother, before I left, I asked you to take care of the house. Is this how you took care of it?"
Here it comes! Zhu Er wailed in his heart, but he knew his elder brother's temper very well. Not only did he not dare to talk back at the moment, but he carefully bowed his head and apologized: "Brother, I already know that I was wrong, and I have apologized to my grandmother for being responsible for my sister."
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When he said this, he suddenly raised his head and took a quick look at Zhang Shou, and decided to hug another thick thigh: "I have been studying and studying in the Banshan Hall of the Imperial College these days, and I have never caused trouble. I have really changed. If you don't believe me, ask your brother-in-law...
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"What brother-in-law!" Zhu Tingfang interrupted Zhu Er angrily, but then he heard Zhu Ying snort from behind. He immediately knew that his sister was dissatisfied. At the moment, he felt helpless and funny. He just
Neng glared at Zhu Er fiercely, then turned to Zhang Shou and nodded slightly, trying to explain his attitude just now, at least not to make Zhu Ying angry with him.
"Dr. Zhang, you and Yingying are not officially married yet. If the title Erlang is spread, it will be inappropriate for both families..."
Before he could finish his words, Zhu Ying said angrily: "Brother, what are you making such a fuss about? Even Mother Li and the others in front of my grandmother used to call them uncle A Shou! What's the matter with calling them names? Our Zhu family is still afraid of others gossiping.
Really? Besides, you keep calling me Dr. Zhang, you’re so polite, you’ll start to murmur in your heart if someone hears you! Second brother, are you right?”
Seeing that Zhu Ying's words actually refuted Zhu Tingfang and affirmed himself, Zhu Er, who had enjoyed such treatment for the first time in his life, immediately beamed with joy. He immediately nodded his head like a chicken pecking rice, and repeatedly echoed: "Yes, yes, of course.
That’s right! One family doesn’t speak two different languages!”
How dare I think that except for myself and my father who are fighting outside, everyone in the family has accepted Zhang Shou? With this realization, Zhu Tingfang felt that he had not been away from home for more than half a year, but had been away for ten or eight years.
It feels like things are different and people are different. But when he entered the palace today, he also saw the emperor's attitude towards Zhang Shou. He could only sigh in his heart for the umpteenth time.
"I'll take care of you when I get back!" She said harsh words to Zhu Er, and then Zhu Tingfang strode inside.
But because of his words, Zhu Er panicked, and quickly walked to Zhu Ying's side and whispered: "Yingying, even if it's because I helped my brother-in-law, you must help me when you come back.
"
He was afraid that Zhu Ying would not be strong enough on her own, so he said to Zhang Shou, "I have done all my homework well these days. Even if I have not done it completely, it is because I am not strong enough. Brother-in-law, you have to work with your grandmother."
Speak well to me in front of my mother and ask them to take care of my big brother! You know, Xiao Cheng can memorize three hundred Tang poems these days, and I am the biggest contributor!"
The Imperial College was on holiday, and everyone else had gotten rid of that little evil star. It was pity that he was the only one to recite the three hundred Tang poems for Xiao Cheng!
Zhu Er's voice was neither too loud nor too quiet, making sure that his eldest brother could hear it. However, what disappointed him was that Zhu Tingfang didn't show any sign at all, neither looking back nor speaking, and Zhu Ying just shouted at him.
He smiled, made a face and strode after him. Fortunately, Zhang Shou glanced at him in the end and gave him a promise.
"Don't worry, the prodigal son will never return home without gold, and your eldest brother won't do anything to you." He paused, and then said with a smile, "After all, he has too much time to take care of himself now."
Hey, the eldest brother actually has too much time to take care of himself? Didn't he come back from a victorious battle this time? Is there any other trick he doesn't know about? Many stories flashed through Zhu Er's mind in an instant, including various stories he often used when watching a theater.
In some plots, you even secretly look forward to the eldest brother bringing back a sister-in-law with an extraordinary status.
As long as the eldest brother, who has always been respected by the family and outside, makes some trouble, he will be able to live a much more relaxed life, and he can also use his own brains about marriage, instead of leaving it to fate... Of course, who is willing to marry him, that is a question
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As soon as Zhang Shou saw Zhu Er's wandering eyes, he knew what his future second uncle was thinking, but he didn't complain. Compared with Zhu Tingfang, who was born and raised as an heir, Zhu Er's life has always been too easy.
Too casual, even if it is the so-called hard study during this period, it cannot guarantee whether it will be hot for three minutes.
When Zhang Shou followed Zhu Er and was the last one to enter the Qing'an Hall, he saw that Zhu Ying had already dismissed Li Mama, Jiang Mama, Yutang Yulan and other girls with a few words, while Zhu Tingfang handed Xiao Cheng over to them first.
He knew that Zhu Tingfang did not intend to hide it - because Zhu Ying obviously did not intend to let him hide it anymore.
Therefore, compared with Mrs. Tai and Jiuniang who had already made some guesses, and Zhang Shou and Zhu Ying who were already completely informed, Zhu Er, who was unprepared, was hit hard. He first saw his eldest brother being urged by his grandmother.
, after taking off his outer robe, jacket and middle coat, he revealed his upper body wrapped in strips of white silk. After the white silk was removed, he saw various hideous wounds.
At that moment, Zhu Er even felt that his scalp was numb, and he had the urge to turn around and run away. Although there were rumors of his eldest brother missing before, since the news came, he did not take the so-called defeat to heart.
In addition, he felt that as a general in charge of the army, his eldest brother had to fight with his subordinates and could not personally charge into battle, so he had no real sense of fighting.
But at this moment, he realized for the first time in his life that fighting was not just acting in a play, let alone children playing house, it was really about hurting or even killing people! He knew how powerful his elder brother was, but
Just coming back with scars like this doesn't mean that it was indeed very dangerous before?
What made Zhu Er even more unbelievable was that while Zhu Ying accompanied the wife to check Zhu Tingfang's injuries, he also told his elder brother's experience in this battle. When it came to the two parts of bait and prisoner of war,
Even though he felt that he was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help shouting: "How is this possible? Is dad crazy? The eldest brother is his biological son!"
He is still the son that dad has always been proud of and valued the most! If it were him and dad threw him out as bait, that would be about the same!
"What are you yelling about?" Madam Dowager lowered her face and shouted. Seeing that Zhu Er immediately closed his mouth, but his face was still full of disbelief and dissatisfaction, she smiled and said, "Continuous deceit.
Defeating and luring the enemy deeper are the most commonly used tactics when leading an army in a war, but think about it, since you have lost the battle and want to lure the enemy in, you have to die, and those who die are not your own people."
"Too few people died, and the defeat was unreliable. Too many people died, and the morale of the army was greatly reduced. Maybe the fight turned into a real defeat. Moreover, do you think that those generals in the past and present have been decoys, and those generals who personally carried out defeats?
They were all unscathed and performed the show easily? What's more, your father hasn't led the army for many years and has been working in secret. If your elder brother doesn't do this kind of thing, who will?"
The madam suddenly increased her tone. Seeing the cold sweat on Zhu Er's forehead, she rewrapped Zhu Tingfang's wound herself and put on his middle coat. She ignored the eldest grandson's fearful refusal and sighed deeply while buttoning up the buttons.
Take a breath.
"I have more than one son, but why did I leave the other two to fend for themselves? Those two uncles of yours were actually on the battlefield during the years of Ruizhong. But one was timid and afraid of fighting, and the other lost consecutive battles. If not
Their eldest brother used blood, fire and military exploits to wash away their shame. Even if the Queen Mother and I were sisters from the same mother, the Zhu family would not be what it is today."
"The Queen Mother and I also have other brothers, but they are not good at culture or military. So, just be their rich and idle people, and don't despise the lack of power, and don't despise the lack of wealth. They have no merit, let alone hard work.
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"So, I am very sad and sad that Da Lang is back like this, but more importantly, I am happy and proud, because the Zhu family has another man who can support the family business."
Hearing this, Zhu Er's mood became even more depressing. Anyway, he would never be able to defeat his elder brother in this life...
Seeing that Zhu Tingfang was a little surprised by Mrs. Tai's excessive praise, he immediately said that he didn't dare. The grandfather and grandson were sighing at each other, and Zhu Ying was chattering. Zhang Shou, who noticed the change in Zhu Er's expression, didn't know yet.
If the second young master couldn't see clearly, he would probably commit another crime. But at this moment, he saw Jiuniang suddenly coming to him and Zhu Er.
"Erlang, you are a descendant of the Zhu family. You can't be compared to others. If you don't want to just be a rich and idle person, think about what you will do in the future. As long as you think about it, I convinced my mother before. If you want any support, I will give it to you.
Why do you support me? Otherwise, look at your uncles and uncles, if you really want to live that kind of life, no one will stop you."