Zhang Zhaoci has actually had a pretty good life for the past ten years or so. He has money and is well-liked by the old lady. However, it seems that there will be a lot of conflicts and disputes in the future.

Although the Marquis had many grandchildren, Xu Bai was the first grandson he could hold and kiss. In addition, Xu Bai was very good-looking, chubby, and always grinning. The Marquis really liked him very much.

The Marquis picked up Xu Bai and said with a smile, "Good, good, Grandfather will go back and look for it properly for you, and make up for the missing celebrations for our Bai-ge'er's third-day celebration, full-month celebration, and hundred-day celebration."

Upon hearing this, Xu Bai's eyes lit up even more. It was a century-old Marquis's mansion, and the ancestor of the mansion had risen to power through military merit. The family's wealth was extraordinary. Even a small amount of what they gave him would be extremely valuable.

Seeing Xu Bai staring at the Marquis with wide eyes, the old lady chuckled and said, "Don't just talk the talk, look, he understands everything. He knows you're going to give him something. If you don't, he won't be as close to you as he is today."

The Marquis smiled and said, "A gentleman's word is his bond; would I go back on my word?"

Seeing that it was getting late, Madam Ning suppressed her irritation and said, "Madam, Lord Marquis, it's getting late. Shouldn't we set out for dinner?"

Today, everyone is eating at the old lady's table. There are round tables for eating on both sides of the passageway in front of the old lady. The place has been prepared in advance. After everyone sat down, the maids quietly placed the food that had been prepared in advance on the table one by one.

The Marquis, accompanied by Xu Di, his heir Xu Wei, his second son Xu Quan, Xu Qi and his two sons Xu Pu and Xu Qu, as well as Xu Wei's son Xu Hua (who was over seven years old) and Xu Pu's son Xu Zong, sat together at one table. On the other side, the old lady sat at one table with her two daughters-in-law and several granddaughters-in-law. Xu Zhi and her sisters, along with several cousins ​​under seven years old, sat at another table. Xu Bai, on the other hand, sat with Zhang Zhaoci in the children's chair that they had brought back from Hexi.

Seeing the high chair, Ms. Yao said, "This chair is convenient for children who can sit up; they can eat by themselves."

Zhang Zhaoci said, "That's why we made this chair. Bai Ge'er is a big eater. When we eat, he wants to sit at the table with us. Once he's at the table, he tries to grab everything and breaks countless plates and bowls. So we asked an old carpenter to make this chair. And you know what? It's quite convenient to use. When we eat, we just put food in a wooden bowl and spoon for him, and he can eat by himself."

After all the dishes were served, Zhang Zhaoci saw a steamed egg custard with lean meat on the table and scooped some out with a spoon. Xu Bai had been busy all afternoon and was already hungry. When he saw the food, after Zhang Zhaoci tied his little bib to his mouth, he quickly picked up his usual small wooden spoon, scooped a spoonful, and put it in his mouth.

Everyone thought it was quite unusual for a baby less than eight months old to eat. Some of the children in the manor who were that age hadn't even started solid foods yet, and they weren't as big as Xu Bai. Xu Bai was chubby and strong. Now it seemed that the food Xu Bai was eating hadn't been in vain. Although he couldn't quite get some of it into his mouth, he was still able to stuff the food into his mouth and feed himself.

When the old lady saw this, she felt both happy and heartbroken. She was happy that the child was so young and could take care of himself. Although the child could eat by himself now, it was because Zhang Zhaoci and Xu Rao had trained him little by little. She was heartbroken because other children in the mansion, and even children in other mansions, and many other families, could not eat by themselves at this age. She guessed that because children of this age in Hexi learned to eat by themselves from a young age, Xu Rao and his wife had Xu Bai learn to eat by himself as well.

Seeing the old lady's expression, Zhang Zhaoci knew what she was thinking. He smiled and said, "Madam, don't think that it's a good thing for Bai Ge'er to learn to eat on his own at such a young age. It's good to raise a child like this. He'll know how to ask for food from a young age, and when he gets older, you won't have to worry about him not eating well."

The old lady sighed and said, "The children in our household don't need to worry about eating well. If they don't eat, it's because the people taking care of them aren't doing their job properly. Why should such young children worry about their meals?"

Zhang Zhaoci knew that this kind of affection between generations didn't really make sense, but she was still very happy that the old lady cared about her child. She smiled and said, "Yes, yes, you're right, we were thinking too much."

The old lady sighed and said, "I'm not an unreasonable person. As a grandmother, I'm naturally very happy that my child has been so successful since he was young. People say that you can tell what a child will be like at three and what he will be like at seven. As parents, we naturally hope that our children will be successful in the future. But thinking about it is one thing, and seeing it is another. I grew up with my father and brothers in the border town. The conditions in the border town were not good, and the children naturally suffered. But suffering also has its advantages. When difficulties arise in the future, they will be able to withstand them more."

It was rare for the old lady to say so much, so everyone put down their chopsticks to listen. Even Xu Bai put a mouthful of steamed egg custard in his mouth, chewed it carefully, and listened intently.

The old lady said, "Everyone says that the children of the Marquis's family are pampered and raised in luxury, but we must teach our children how that luxury came about. We must also teach them to learn from our ancestors. Inheriting the family business is not for enjoyment, but for carrying forward this vast family business and making the Marquis's family even better in the hands of future generations. The children in our family are all obedient and there are no disgraceful spoiled brats. I think that is what makes me happiest. Children, you must remember that the current family business was created by our ancestors. In the future, you must learn your own skills and create your own family business. That is how you repay your ancestors. Don't always lie on the merits of your ancestors and enjoy the glory they left you without making any progress."

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