Chapter 86 Only the eldest son is the most filial to her

"This bastard!" The old lady slammed her hand on the table, gritted her teeth, and said bitterly: "You should have strangled it to death when it was born!"

How can you say that just like that?

The old lady was really angry and confused.

Shen comforted her, "Old Madam, please calm down. He's becoming more and more favored by the princess and doesn't want to take us elders seriously. What can we do? Just be patient and it will pass..."

Mrs. Du chuckled when she heard this. "Oh, sister-in-law, stop talking! You also said that Sanlang is now favored by the princess. How can you still sow discord between the old lady and Sanlang?"

"You'll only be happy if you really push him to the limit and force him to split up the family?"

"We are just cutting down on expenses now. At least we are still the legitimate masters of the Marquisate. If we really split up in the future, with my uncle's small salary, it would be an exaggeration to say that we are struggling financially."

Shen: “…”

Just as Shen was about to speak, Zhang chimed in, "That's what I mean. After all, Sanlang and I are a close family. How could he possibly mistreat us? He's just been persecuted by certain people over the years and wants to vent his anger."

To make indirect accusations.

Shen's face darkened. "What do you mean by that?"

Xiao Xun rubbed his waist, and his already gloomy face became even worse.

What's the difference between scolding his wife and scolding him?

He looked at his two younger brothers, but saw that they had their eyes downcast, some drinking tea, and some touching their noses.

He looks like he has nothing to do with it.

Mrs. Du said, "Sister-in-law, just do as I say. Go and apologize to Sanlang. After all, he's a soft-hearted person. I believe if you're sincere, he'll forgive you..."

"Shut up!"

Xiao Xun scolded angrily.

Is that little bastard worthy of their elders admitting their mistakes?

Mrs. Du: "...Alright, my good intentions have been treated as nothing, what else can I say? Times are different now. As a person, don't always be so arrogant. It's okay to hurt yourself, but don't bring trouble to others for no reason."

The old lady looked up at her, her expression still gloomy.

Mrs. Du: “…”

She shrank her shoulders and saluted the old lady, "Old lady, I have something else to do, so I will leave first."

As soon as she left, Zhang also made an excuse to leave.

The third and fourth sons exchanged a glance and said to the old lady, "Mother, I know you've favored your eldest brother since childhood. It was fine before, but now Sanlang has grown up and has his own thoughts..."

"What's more, after falling off the cliff this time, he escorted the princess all the way back to the capital. Given His Majesty's love and indulgence for the princess, as long as Sanlang doesn't make any big mistakes in his life, he will surely live a life of wealth and peace."

"As relatives of the Marquis's family, even if we can't eat meat, we can still have a few sips of soup."

"Why would you go against him, just for Big Brother's family?"

"Mother, my fourth brother and I are also your sons, and Xuan'er and You'er are also your grandsons. You can't destroy our two branches for the sake of the eldest branch."

After the third brother finished speaking, he bowed deeply and turned to leave.

The fourth brother didn't say anything, but he bowed to the old lady and left with the third brother.

The old lady angrily dropped the teacup on the table.

The corners of his mouth were pulled down, his face full of anger.

“What a bunch of bastards!”

Xiao Xun rubbed his waist and comforted the old lady: "Mother, don't be angry. Now that Sanlang has made his mark, if they want to steal his wealth, then let them do it."

"If you want to divide the family, then so be it. You can live with me then, and my son will take care of you in your old age. You won't have to rely on them anymore!"

The old lady was very moved when she heard this.

Everyone says that she favors her eldest son, but only her eldest son is the most filial to her.

I raised four sons, and except for the eldest, they are all ungrateful, disobedient and unfilial!

…

Xiao Ning walked all the way to the old marquis's yard.

Yuzhu lifted the curtain and saw Xiao Ning enter the room, then walked to the yard to talk to other maids.

Leave the space for the grandfather and grandson.

The old marquis has become even thinner.

Sunken in the bedding, his figure was almost invisible from a distance.

Xiao Ning walked to the bedside, looked at the old man who was sleeping on the bed, squatted down, reached out and held his hand.

The sour emotion that belonged to the original owner surfaced again.

Xiao Ning did not suppress his emotions, but let them surge like a tide, overwhelming him.

Xiao Ning has seen many dead people.

At this moment, the old marquis...smell and appearance were exactly like a dying person.

The only person in this world who still loves the original owner is about to leave.

Tears fell and hit the back of the old marquis's hand.

The old marquis moved his fingers and opened his eyes.

Feeling Xiao Ning, he stammered a few times before speaking: "A Ning, is it, is it you?"

"It's me, Grandfather."

Xiao Ning answered in a steady voice.

But another tear fell and landed on the back of the old marquis's hand.

The old marquis had difficulty focusing his eyes. He searched in this direction with empty eyes for a long time before he could barely see a human figure.

"Aning, are you here to pick up your grandfather?"

Xiao Ning held his hand tightly and said, "Grandfather, your grandson is still alive. I'm sorry that you have been worried during this period."

The hand held by Xiao Ning moved, and in turn held Xiao Ning's hand and touched it.

A warm, even slightly dry hand.

"Aning..."

The old marquis cried out, tears streaming down his face and wetting his white hair.

"They all said you were dead..."

"They said you were torn apart by a wild beast and fell off a cliff while trying to save Princess Duanhui. Not even a complete body was left..."

Hoarse voice.

When speaking, there is a gurgling sound in the throat.

Xiao Ning reached out and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of the old marquis' eyes.

"Grandfather, I'm fine, don't be sad..."

I can't stop wiping away my tears.

Wipe away one drop, and another drop flows down.

"Aning, it's my grandfather who is useless and can't protect you..."

"It's all Grandfather's fault. He shouldn't have agreed to let you and your father go to the frontier..."

"It's all Grandfather's fault... You grew up without a father, and your mother fell ill from longing for him and passed away early..."

"I've become like this again, letting you get bullied..."

Xiao Ning held his hand tightly and rested her cheek on the back of his hand.

"Grandfather, I don't blame you. Your grandson has never blamed you. She just wants you to be well..."

"Only when you are here will she feel that this mansion is a home..."

"She hopes you are well, that you can live a long life and stay with her for a long time..."

Even if only this body is left now.

She also hopes that you can accompany her, and hopes that every time she returns home, she can see you again...

The old marquis closed his eyes and shook his head.

More tears slipped out from the corners of his eyes, and before they flowed into his hair, Xiao Ning gently wiped them away.

He really can't do it this time...

"Aning, you risked your life to save the princess. You must really like her..."

"From now on, you two, live a good life... ok?"

Xiao Ning nodded, then realized that the old marquis couldn't see him, and quickly responded, "I know, grandfather."

"Okay, okay, Grandpa knows that Aning is a good child..."

The old marquis closed his eyes with relief, "Good boy, go back, grandpa will sleep a little longer..."

"Okay, Grandfather, you have a good rest."

Xiao Ning helped him tidy up his hair, tucked in the corners of the quilt, looked around the room, and then turned and left.