592 Father and Daughter

Zhang family.

Zhang Jinyu was called by her father to the study room in the front yard. This was her third time coming in. The first time was when her engagement was broken off and her father called her in very carefully to talk. The second time was before the wedding and her father also called her in very carefully and told her to be a good wife and mother and to take good care of her husband and children in her husband's house.

This is the third time.

"Jinyu, please sit down. Are you curious about why your father called you in?" The old man looked at his daughter and did not wait for her to answer. "Your mother passed away early. I was only 30 years old at that time. Thirty-two years have passed in a flash.

Many people are curious about why I don’t remarry. One reason is that your mother is so good, the best wife and mother. I can’t forget her and don’t want anyone to replace her.

Also, I'm worried that your stepmother will treat you badly. It doesn't matter if your brother is a boy, but it's different for you. An unvirtuous stepmother will have ways to deal with you in the backyard.

You were broken off your engagement for no reason when you were a teenager, and you didn't get married until you were twenty-five or twenty-six. Apart from the unfair fate he had in his previous two marriages, Chang Chunfeng was perfectly fine with everything else, including his son Ping'an.

You became a stepmother, but you were not a good stepmother. You neglected such a good child. Even your sister-in-law couldn't stand it and said you didn't listen after being advised many times.

Sometimes you don't even do the minimum of saving face, but you accept the gifts that the child gives to your family of four again and again, including the house. Even when the son-in-law gave you the several hundred taels of silver for the engagement, you do this and that. Do you really have the nerve to do that?

It was this kind of greed that grew your heart time and time again. You only thought about making money and not about going out, so much so that you made a big mistake just over two months after arriving in Dingzhou. You were completely out of your mind.

You were born in an official family and are not an ignorant commoner. You should understand that the crime of corruption is very serious. If you are not careful, you may harm your husband. Losing your official position is the least of your worries, but in serious cases you may lose your life, including your children.

As for our Zhang family, when I get old, the worst that can happen is that I die. What about your brother and nephew? What do those things mean? Can they make you disregard the lives of your family members?"

Zhang Jinyu fell to his knees with a plop: "Dad, I was wrong, I know I was wrong, and I was scared to death."

"I originally wanted my son-in-law to divorce you, but Ping An begged me to give you a chance. Otherwise, your brothers and sisters will be very sad in front of your stepmother, and your son-in-law will be heartbroken by you. I shamelessly told him to give you another year, and after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, you can go to the country farm with me.

If you don't change after one year, you can stay in the village for another year. If you still behave like this after two years, we will divorce you as agreed. From now on, you can either stay in the village for a long time or go to the temple. Even if I die, I will not let your elder brother call you back. Your father means what he says. "

If I let you do what you want, the end result will be that you will cause a disaster and both families will suffer, or your son-in-law will divorce you, and you will count the days quietly until you die of old age.

"Dad, I'll listen to you. Jin'er has a sister-in-law, what should Yan'er do?"

The old man sighed deeply, "I wanted to give Yan'er to Ping'an. His brother was well-educated, but I really can't open my mouth to do it. I will leave him at home with your sister-in-law first, and see what your son-in-law thinks later."

Zhang Jinyu said nothing.

She was willing to hand him over to Ping'an, but Ping'an lived with his mother, so wouldn't that be the same as entrusting Yan'er to his mother to help take care of him?

That's so embarrassing.

"This time, once the Emperor moves into the General's Mansion, Ping An will either call him two gentlemen or ask his biological father to serve the Emperor. This is the best opportunity to show off. This kid considers you in everything. Do you understand his painstaking efforts at all?

Jin'er, who was once taught, treats her elder brother as her enemy, just like you did. She takes his gift while looking at him coldly. I can't even think about it. I feel ashamed to see anyone. How could I raise such a stupid daughter?

The Sixth Prize winner of the imperial examination who has not been seen in the Great Zhou Dynasty for decades, and whose medical skills are so good, the Marquis' Mansion and the General's Mansion are eager to adopt him as their adopted son, but you want to push him away? How many years has your husband been in the officialdom? He is already a fourth-rank official. I have been in the officialdom for forty years, but I am only a fourth-rank official. Your elder brother has been an official for so many years, but he is only a sixth-rank official now. That is all because of Ping An.

Jin'er and Yan'er are so lucky to have such a big brother, but you asked them to stay away from him. Jinyu, tell dad, how did you become so confused? "

Zhang Jinyu cried "woooo".

"Okay, I won't say any more. Today is the third day of the lunar new year. How many people died in the capital? The blood flowed like a river at the city gate, and the streets were filled with cries at night.

Even in our house, two waves of thugs came. Fortunately, the valuables had been moved to the peace cloth formation in advance, and the people had also entered. Your eldest brother brought the guards with him, so there was no worry, so he drove the people away. That's it. Two other things in the front yard were taken away, but fortunately they were not valuable.

Jinyu, you can't be confused anymore. If you continue like this, the only consequence will be that you will die alone, without children or husband, and even your father and elder brother can't protect you.

We will set off on the 16th day of the first lunar month. You just need to pack some things you will need for the next year. We are going there to cultivate our minds and cultivate our character, so there is no need to bring too many useless things.

Your elder brother and son-in-law will be very busy these days, and the city is not stable, so you can live with your children at your mother's house. Now, go back to the yard."

As soon as the two of them left the study, the butler came running over: "Old Master, Master Ping An is here."

The old man was surprised: "Ping An is here? Please come in."

Ping'an walked into the front yard and saw his stepmother and old man standing in the yard waiting for him. His stepmother's eyes were red and swollen, probably because the old man was scolding his daughter.

Well trained.

"Grandfather, mother." Ping An bowed deeply, "Ping An wishes a happy New Year to Grandfather and mother."

"Hurry up, hurry up, this year is not the New Year." The old man hurriedly helped the child up, "Why are you back?"

"The Emperor said that my injury has not healed yet and asked me to go home and rest first. My master is still in the palace."

"Are you injured? Is the injury serious?"

"Grandfather, they are all minor injuries, they were injured at the city gate." Ping An sighed, "Grandfather, the Queen is very ill, and the Crown Princess is gone."

"Ah?" The old man and Zhang Jinyu exclaimed at the same time.

"I just came out of my master's house. I haven't been to the two gentlemen's houses yet. I'm worried about your health, grandfather. I'll help you check if you're safe."

The old man shook his head and said, "Ping An, I'm fine. With such a big incident in the palace, there will be a big move soon. You have to be careful too. If you are not reported to the palace during this period, don't go anywhere and just stay at home to recover."

"Grandfather, mother, I'm going to the master's house. My uncle should be busy outside, so I won't go to pay my respects to my aunt. It's getting late. I'm going to go home after visiting the two masters."

"Go back, go back." The old man was so shocked that he turned pale.

Zhang Jinyu was so frightened that she couldn't move. The Crown Princess was a few years younger than her, and she died just like that? If she died, everything would be over. The Crown Prince would soon have a new Crown Princess, and her child would be pitiful.

Zhang Jinyu only felt a cold wind rushing from the soles of her feet straight to the top of her head, and she couldn't help but hug herself with her hands.