On this day, all the mansions in the capital were in chaos. Which of the legitimate daughters in each mansion was not precious?

Having grown up in great pampering, they all want to rely on their in-laws to gain more support.

It’s different for a mother. That child is her own flesh and blood. How can she bear to watch him die?

Even Kuang Yunqiao, who was imprisoned in the Buddhist temple, rushed out for the sake of her legitimate daughter.

"My Lord, we only have one daughter, you can't watch her go to marry."

Bai Yugang was now filled with annoyance. Ever since that unfilial son married the legitimate daughter of Southwestern General Deng Zhiyi, he was forced to hand over the little military power he had left.

As a bald marquis, how many people would give him face?

Even though he didn't dare to say much in the court during this period, he was still implicated by these people.

"I know that we only have this one daughter, do you think I would be willing to give her up?

Besides, it may not be our daughter who will go to marry, so why are you in such a hurry?"

Kuang Yunqiao is not so easy to fool. "If it happens once, there will be a second time and countless times. The ladies in Beijing know this. If we can't bring our Li'er back soon, I will be uneasy all day long."

Bai Yugang, "Shut up! The emperor has made a decision, and we can question it. Besides, things haven't come to that point yet, so don't make a fuss here."

Kuang Yunqiao, "Why am I being unreasonable? Every time you have something to do, you always use this to evade me and convict me.

Besides, it’s not that there is no solution, but that you are unwilling to do it.”

"What can I do?"

Kuang Yunqiao said, "You don't have it, but the prince does. Hasn't he always been loyal to His Majesty? Can't he even protect a sister?"

"Shut up," Old Madam Bai was walking quickly towards them, supported by the maids.

"We in Wu'an Marquis' Mansion have always been loyal to His Majesty. Since His Majesty has made a decision, how can you change it?" After saying this, Madam Bai stared at Wu'an Marquis, "Do you still want to do something crazy for this woman?"

Bai Yugang sighed, "Someone, take Madam back to the Buddhist temple."

No matter how much Kuang Yunqiao struggled, she was eventually taken away.

Madam Bai stared at Bai Yugang and said, "You'd better not get involved in anything now. We have handed over the last bit of military power in our mansion. To His Majesty, we are no longer a threat to him.

Don't just listen to those old bastards and get involved on your own initiative.

Although I, your mother, am old, I am not confused, and the new emperor is not as easy to fool as the previous one.

Your father and other old ministers followed the previous emperor to build the empire. In the eyes of the new emperor, these favors have long been equalized. After all, you have been given high positions and generous salaries.

Fortunately, Lie'er is doing well. As long as his friendship with the new emperor can be maintained, our Wu'an Marquis Mansion can still be glorious for at least a few dozen more years.

You can't ruin Lie'er's current good situation just because of a few words from that stupid woman. After all, he is your legitimate son and the future heir of our entire Marquisate."

Bai Yugang listened quietly to the old lady muttering, "Mom, am I such a fool?"

"Hmph," Old Madam Bai snorted coldly. If he wasn't her own son, she really wanted to hit him with her cane.

If I hadn't protected my grandson all these years, with the help of the people left by the child's mother, maybe my bones would have been gnawed by that woman.

"Just know what's going on in your mind. You've been confused for most of your life. If you continue to be confused, how can you be worthy of the title that your father fought so hard for?"

Bai Yugang, "..."

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Cao Xiangqian stroked his beard and looked at the men in the yard. He used to dislike these descendants, but now he felt very comfortable looking at them.

"Grandfather, why did you call us all here today? What's the matter?" As the eldest grandson, Cao Lijia could only stand in front and ask under the shove of his brothers.

Cao Xiangqian said, "I suddenly wanted to see you all, so I asked someone to call you all over."

Descendants of the Cao family: "..." As long as you are happy.

Cao Xiangqian looked at his granddaughters-in-law at this time and said, "Let's have a boy in the future."

The daughter-in-law of the Cao family: "..." What stimulated her?

Cao Xiangqian felt relieved. Seeing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren working outside, his face became more amiable. "These days, you have been leaving early and returning late. Have you learned anything?"

Cao Lijia: "Grandfather, everyone is studying hard and is becoming more and more adept at doing things.

But there is one thing I don't understand, and I would like to ask grandfather for advice."

Cao Xiangqian looked at his eldest grandson. It was true that Gu Wenheng's wife was right. His descendants, who had been somewhat timid before, had become very different after this period of time.

Look at him, he doesn't stutter when talking to me, and even some of his grandchildren dare to make faces at me. These are the children of a general's family.

"Grandfather is in a good mood today, just tell me what you want to ask."

"My grandson doesn't understand. We have all been studying under Madam Gu for such a long time, why are you still letting us stay there?"

Although there are not many properties in the mansion, it is not impossible to arrange for them to move in. I just don't understand why my grandfather insists on letting them stay there.

Cao Xiangqian said, "In the past, I would have been beaten with a big stick.

I let you stay there for your own good.

If your grandfather wasn't thick-skinned and willing to humble himself, do you think people would be willing to pass on their skills to you?

You have only learned the basics now, and you already think you can do it?

Look at the big managers under them, which one of them can't stand on his own?

If your grandfather gave you a shop now, would you be able to run it like them?"

Cao Lijia and the others were silent. "But we don't really want to be shopkeepers in the future, waiter?"

No matter what, they are the descendants of first-rank officials of the imperial court. Even if they cannot hold official positions in the future, they can still be rich and idle people.

Cao Xiangqian took a deep breath and suppressed his temper, but still gritted his teeth and said, "Tell me how many men there are in our family? With such a small amount of property, even if it is divided among each of you, it is just a small farm.

I know what you mean. You guys must have included all your parents' property in this.

But don't forget, if you have a backer, the mountain will fall. When your grandfather is gone, if you don't have a foundation and a backer, do you think you can keep the little property in your hands?

Grandfather wants you to strive for success and get a position, but don't you look at your own character? If I really want to throw you on the battlefield, you will lose your life, not to mention your achievements.

And didn’t I give you a chance? You’re just not cut out for this.”