Chapter 206 Grandfather is getting old and confused

Kang Lun politely declined Zhao Wanyue's invitation and thought about going back to the woodshed of the Zhuangyuan Building.

His little thoughts had long been seen through by Zhao Wanyue. Zhao Wanyue said sternly: "Although you have finished the joint examination, there is still the palace examination later. It's okay not to go to the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion. I will let the driver take you back to the mansion. After the palace examination, I won't stop you from going anywhere you want."

"But, Madam Zhao..." Kang Lun was really embarrassed.

"No buts, this matter is settled." Zhao Wanyue immediately sent Kang Lun to the carriage, and then followed Zhao Hongye and others to the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion.

Today's exam is just over, and the results have not been announced yet. I don't know why my father insisted that everyone go back.

Zhao Wanyue didn't think too much and took Su Xiaoxiao with her.

Su Changhe was in school today and would go there directly after school, but Su Lingxi couldn't do anything about it. Her girls' school was becoming more and more popular, and many people came from other places to attend the school. She was so busy that she couldn't spare any time.

Zhao Hongjing went to the government office today to sign in and came back to play with his daughter.

When he saw Li Yunshu, he said, "Father has been acting strange recently. He usually dislikes Zhang Yang the most. Today, Liming just finished his exam, but he called his sister's family here."

Li Yunshu didn't think much about it, and just said, "Liming has been motivated since he was young, and he was taught by father himself. He will definitely be on the list, and we should celebrate in advance. It would be great if our two brats were half as sensible as Liming."

The couple chatted and laughed as they walked to the main hall, but there was no one there. Zhao Hongjing was wondering... , the housekeeper came over trotting and said, "Hey, second young master, what are you still doing here? The old man is waiting for you in the ancestral hall!"

Zhao Hongjing was dumbfounded: "Yunshu, our father is too much. Even if he wants to open the ancestral hall to comfort the ancestors, he has to wait until the results are announced!"

Li Yunshu rolled his eyes at him and said, "Father has his own considerations when he does things. Let's go quickly."

The couple arrived at the ancestral hall, and everyone was there. Zhao Antai stood in front of the ancestral hall with a serious face, and his aura of majesty without anger was displayed to the fullest.

Zhao Hongjing felt that the atmosphere was not right, and quietly moved towards his eldest brother Zhao Hongye and said, "Brother, what's going on? Dad doesn't look like he's here to announce good news to the ancestors?"

Zhao Hongye was also confused: "Who knows? Wanyue asked him what was going on, and Dad said he would wait for you to come and tell him."

Zhao Hongjing thought carefully. He hadn't done anything stupid recently. Even if his father opened the ancestral hall and used family law, it would have nothing to do with him. Who would be the unlucky one?

The eldest brother survived the disaster and suffered so much. Dad certainly couldn't do it. Liming had been obedient since he was a child, so it was impossible for him to do anything.

He sighed in his heart and looked at his two useless sons. It was most likely that these two little guys had caused trouble.

My son, your father is an experienced man. The more you beg for mercy, the harder he will beat you. You will just have to fend for yourself. Your father can’t help you.

Zhao Hongjing was just speculating when Zhao Antai shouted sternly, “Unfilial son, kneel down!”

Zhao Hongjing’s legs softened and he knelt down reflexively.

Li Yunshu looked at him in shock, “What did you do to make your father angry again!”

Zhao Hongjing shouted in injustice, “Wife, you misunderstood. I didn’t do anything. I just got used to kneeling a few years ago. When my father shouted, I couldn’t hold on. Please help me up. I can’t get up!”

Li Yunshu was really at a loss for words and had to reach out to help him.

“Let him kneel!” Zhao Antai shouted again.

This time, Li Yunshu was frightened.

Mrs. Xu couldn't stand it anymore and asked, "Old man, today is such a good day, why are you so crazy? Look how scared the two children are."

Zhao Hongjing said with a wronged look on his face, "Dad, although it is the fault

of the father if the son is not well educated, you can't blame me for everything!" He meant that he couldn't be the only one to take the blame when the two children got into trouble. After all, when he got into trouble since he was a child, he was beaten by himself, and Zhao Antai never shared some of the blame for him.

Zhao Antai had no idea that Zhao Hongjing meant this, and thought he was scolding him for not educating him well. He was so angry that his hands were shaking, and he picked up the rattan on the table and was about to hit him.

Others did not dare to stop, but Zhao Wanyue stepped forward and said, "Dad, what's the matter? Tell me clearly before you do anything!"

Zhao Hongjing even cried in grievance, "That's right, even if I die, I should die with a clear conscience!"

Zhao Antai came to his senses after being reminded by Zhao Wanyue. He had gotten so comfortable beating this rebellious son that he almost forgot about the main thing. It was a rare occasion that he wanted to give everyone a surprise, but he almost failed.

He put the cane back, cleared his throat and said, "Zhao Hongjing, I heard that you want to draw a clear line with the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion and the Zhao family?"

When Zhao Hongjing heard this, his heart finally settled down. He said with a grin, "Hey, is that the case? I was scared to death. It was a misunderstanding. I just said it casually."

"A man should keep his word. How can he say something casually? Tell me, did you say that you wanted to draw a clear line with the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion and marry into the Li family?"

Li Yunshu's eyelids twitched. Zhao Hongjing did say this. Wasn't it because he wanted to let the victims of the disaster enter the city to save his eldest brother for fear of implicating the Zhao family that he came up with this desperate measure.

However, it is normal for the father to be angry. Which man would shout in the street that he would sever ties with his family and marry into the bride's family?

Li Yunshu knelt down quickly: "Dad, the situation was urgent at that time. Hongjing wanted to stand by me and didn't want to bring trouble to the family, so he said such a thing. If you want to blame someone, blame me. It was the daughter-in-law who was reckless."

Zhao Hongjing felt sorry for his daughter-in-law and hurriedly said: "Yunshu, get up, this matter has nothing to do with you."

Seeing his son protecting his wife like this, Zhao Antai's mouth corners inadvertently raised, but he still had a serious expression.

Everyone was a little confused. Zhao Hongjing was not wrong in this matter, so why was his father so angry?

Su Xiaoxiao couldn't understand: [What's wrong with grandpa? Although he is stubborn, he is not unreasonable. Why would he punish my second uncle for such a small matter? Is he senile?]

Su Changhe almost couldn't help laughing out loud. Although Xiaoxiao's words were a bit treasonous, there was nothing wrong with it. Grandpa must be senile.

Zhao Wanyue consciously wanted to cover Su Xiaoxiao's mouth, but then she remembered that she could cover her mouth but not her heart.

Besides, as a daughter, she wanted to say that her father was senile.

Unlike the other children, Xu was still holding back. She scolded him directly: "The child is taking care of the family, and you want to punish him. I think you are just old and confused."

Zhao Antai looked at his granddaughter and asked again: "Let me ask you, did you say that you wanted to marry into the Li family?"