So, was it actually because his father had made an agreement with the Ruan family not to have children to abide by this "family rule" set by his grandfather?
Xu Mingyi was surprised when he heard his grandfather's voice again.
"With the same father and the same mother, there are many people who can kill each other, not to mention that the difference between direct and direct descendants is greater than that of heaven... However, we are both born as human beings, and we call the same person our father, but our identities are completely different. This is the most likely to make people feel unfair.
, if people continue to instigate one or two things, it will more or less cause trouble. Children of the common people are born innocent, but when trouble occurs, they are no longer innocent."
He has witnessed too many conflicts and even disasters caused by the distinction between concubines and concubines, so he is extremely unwilling to have such disputes in his family and make the family feel like a family.
And if you want to avoid it, solving it from the root is the safest way.
"The reason why I set this rule is, in the final analysis, for the sake of peace in my family and to ensure that my children and grandchildren can grow up equally and safely." Xu Qiwei looked at his eldest son with a serious expression on his face: "If you want to take a concubine, I can't take care of it myself, but I can't.
If you don't manage your family properly after you take it home and make the family uneasy, it means you are ignoring the family rules set by me!"
In short - if you don’t have this ability, how can you take concubines like others!
Look at his two concubines, they are peaceful and contented after eating and drinking, but they have not dared to give him any trouble over the years!
Xu Jin lowered his head: "What my father taught me is that my son is indeed confused. He only cares about superficial compliance but ignores the fundamentals."
He was indeed too careless towards Ruan, but if he had been more careful, he would not have nearly caused Zhao Zhao to have an accident.
"Although my son only holds a leisurely post in the court, he still does not take into account the affairs of the back house. Today, my son promised his father that he will never take concubines again."
After this incident, he really didn't dare to bring anyone back to his home. With a large population, conflicts would inevitably arise. And he had to protect his own children.
Hearing him make such a promise, Cui's eyelids jumped wildly.
No more concubines?!
The old man reluctantly nodded with satisfaction.
The eldest son is somewhat self-aware.
Xu Mingyi felt mixed after hearing this.
She could tell that her father had made the promise not to keep concubines mostly because of her.
Although this family rule set by my grandfather seems to be 'unhumane', it actually makes sense.
My grandfather thought carefully about his children and grandchildren and only wanted peace and harmony in his family. But who could have imagined that the town government would be overthrown overnight. There was harmony within the family. However, the hidden murderous intentions outside doomed their Xu family.
No peace.
Not long after, the Duke of Zhenguo in the hall spoke out and dismissed his son and daughter-in-law.
"Just do whatever you need to do."
"yes."
"My son resigned."
"..."
The mother-in-law who was guarding outside looked anxiously at Xu Mingyi, who was still leaning behind the door, and winked wildly - girl, it would be too much if you don't leave!
Ah Zhu realized something was wrong and took a few steps forward, only to see that his girl had fallen asleep leaning there at some point...
Ah Zhu lifted the person up on his back with neat movements.
Akui trotted behind her and left here very quickly.
"Your family has this kind of family rules, why didn't you tell me earlier!"
On the way back to the Prince's Courtyard, Mrs. Cui asked her maid and mother-in-law to stay away and question her husband in a low voice alone.
Xu Jin sighed: "...That was decided after you got married."
Ms. Cui frowned and was silent for a while, then said bluntly: "But I really don't want to have another child."
She is different from Xu Jin and ordinary couples. As for the differences, only the two of them know.
"Where are you thinking... We already have a bright future, so we don't need to do it again."
Mrs. Cui was worried: "But couldn't you see that the old man deliberately didn't avoid me today and said these words to you just to remind me?"
When she said she didn't want to have a baby today, the old man's expression was not simple.
Of course, she could understand the old man's mood. Although he didn't want to have concubine children in his family, who didn't want his descendants to prosper? There were only two sons in the family. Not to mention that the family would become more prosperous, but at least they had to keep their roots!
But this is a good time. The second son doesn’t even have a daughter-in-law, and the eldest daughter-in-law says she doesn’t want to have another child. Mingshi’s grandson is missing from the family. The leaves are spreading thinner and thinner... Who can withstand this?
But it’s not easy for her either!
She was not made to give birth to a child, so giving birth to a son was already a huge effort - holding the position of a matron, pretending to be positive every day and dealing with all matters at home was already very tiring. Now,
There is such a heavy burden on her shoulders, but in fact she is just a lazy woman!
The more Cui thought about it, the more desperate she became.
"Don't worry, wait until I go to persuade the second brother." Xu Jin said: "He is not young anymore. If he doesn't get a wife, he will really be unjustifiable..."
Listening to her husband's words, which were no less than self-deception, Ms. Cui didn't even bother to say anything to expose it.
Do you expect your second uncle to marry you?
It’s better to hope for tomorrow!
…
When Xu Mingyi woke up, it was already noon the next day.
After the meal, she went to see Liu Yi who was locked up in the woodshed in the backyard.
"Isn't it Mrs. Cui who has already asked me what I should ask? Why, are you here to see my joke?" Liu Yi, who had his hands and feet tied, leaned against the corner, looked at the girl sitting in the chair, and knew that he
There was no life left, and now a pair of red and swollen eyes were filled with unconcealed resentment.
Xu Mingyi smiled slightly and said: "So you also feel like a joke?"
Liu Yi was instantly angered and sneered again and again: "Xu Mingyi! Do you really think you are anything special... You just have a better background than me!"
"Isn't this amazing enough?" Xu Mingyi raised her chin slightly, looked at her condescendingly, and said slowly: "And this good background is what you want, isn't it? Mrs. Ruan has told the truth, she conspired with you
, I promised you that after you get rid of me, you will trick your father into accepting you as your adopted daughter. Do you really want my identity so much? Do you even want it to the point where you have such a stupid idea? "
"You..." The shameful feeling in the deepest part of his heart was exposed by someone, and that person was Xu Mingyi. Liu Yi was so embarrassed that his face turned red and white, his chapped and bleeding lips trembled, and he struggled to get up in anger.
Ah Zhu quickly picked up a piece of firewood and hit her on the knee, causing her to fall to the ground again.
...Xu Mingyi really came here specifically to humiliate her!
Liu Yi gritted his teeth tightly against the pain and raised his eyes to look at the girl sitting there, who was dressed in everything from dresses to jewelry, and had an innate confidence between her delicate eyebrows - that confidence has always been more valuable than anything else.
Even the jewelry can sting her eyes!
She can still find ways to obtain those things outside her body, and she can also work hard to learn poetry, calligraphy and painting, but she can never get the self-confidence that can only be gained by being pampered since childhood!
Xu Mingyi looked at her in a panic, squinted her eyes slightly and said: "When you see other people's things, your hands itch and want to steal them. This is a disease. I heard that thieves who have this disease can only be cured by chopping off their hands.
.”
Ah Zhu was refreshed and hurriedly touched the dagger hidden in his waist.
Seeing her move, Akui held down her hand in fear and whispered: "The girl is just making a metaphor...I don't really want to chop off her hand!"... Just call her Ajudo on weekdays.
