So as soon as it got dark, Qin Songyin arrested several people in a swift and decisive manner.
After putting the man in jail and waiting for interrogation the next day, Qin Songyin returned home in a very good mood.
As soon as he entered the room, he asked, "Is Hexuan back?"
Then I heard someone say, "Father is just like Mother now, only has eyes for my third brother, right?"
Qin Songyin looked closely and saw that his eldest son, Qin Hedong, was sitting opposite his wife with a rather unhappy expression on his face.
Mrs. Qin kept winking at Qin Hedong behind his back, wanting him to say something to comfort his eldest daughter-in-law that would please her.
But Qin Songyin did not indulge his eldest son's bad habits.
His face darkened and he said, "You haven't been home for so many days, and you came back just to win favor?
"As the eldest brother, you are so kind!"
Qin Hedong was already full of anger and was complaining to Mrs. Qin. The more he spoke, the more wronged he felt.
Hearing Qin Songyin's words suddenly, he didn't react at all. He subconsciously thought he was talking to Madam Qin, and directly expressed his dissatisfaction: "Yes, now in father's eyes, the third child is good at everything, so naturally we have to stand aside."
As soon as he said it, he realized that something was wrong.
But what has been said cannot be taken back.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became solemn.
Qin Songyin's face was gloomy, and the good mood he had just had after catching a few people disappeared in an instant.
Mrs. Qin's face didn't look good either, and her brows were twisted into a knot.
The servants were all silent, fearing that they would get into trouble.
After being extremely frightened, Qin Hedong suddenly gave up.
He expressed his dissatisfaction with every detail, from the choice of teacher to small matters such as making clothes and shoes.
“It would be fine if we specially invited Mr. Wei to teach him, but the government also has a quota every year for making clothes and shoes.
"Why is it that now that he's back, he wants to do as much as he wants?
"Not counting what mom prepared for him long ago, she also bought a lot more after she came back, right?
"Deerskin boots, bearskin, anything good we had would be sent to his house.
"My parents have already forgotten about me and the second son. Just having Qin Hexuan as their son is enough, right?"
While Qin Hedong was venting his dissatisfaction, Mrs. Qin tried to interrupt him several times, but was stopped by Qin Songyin's eyes.
Qin Songyin was determined to go all out today. He wanted to hear how much more dissatisfaction his eldest son could express.
Qin Hedong spoke for a long time as if he was performing a monologue, but did not get any response.
The little courage he had mustered at the beginning was basically used up. His words became more and more empty and hesitant, and finally he shut up in disappointment.
Qin Songyin saw that he was silent, so he asked, "Are you done?"
Qin Hedong realized it belatedly and became frightened. He shrank his neck and said, "I..."
"If you have anything else to say, I'll give you a chance today. Just say it all in one breath and we'll solve it together.
"If you don't say it today, you won't have the chance later."
Qin Hedong shuddered when he heard this.
"No, no more..."
Qin Songyin then spoke, "To be honest, regarding He Xuan's return home, I had long thought that it would disrupt the balance in the family.
“For this reason, I even discussed this matter with He Yue in advance.
"Because when Hexuan was sent away, Heyue was still very young and didn't remember much. He had no impression of his younger brother, let alone any brotherly feelings.
"But I didn't look for you. Firstly, when He Xuan was sent away, you cried for several days. I always thought that you two brothers had a deep bond and that you would be happy for his return.
"Secondly, I feel that you are the eldest in the family, and you are already waiting for the appointment of an official.
"When I was your age, I was already engaged to your mother.
"So there are some truths that you should know without me telling you."
After listening to Qin Songyin's words, Qin Hedong lowered his head, but was obviously not convinced.
Qin Songyin continued, "Regarding Mr. Wei's affairs, whether you believe it or not, there is really nothing to say.
"Everyone knows how difficult it is to invite Mr. Wei. He even declined the emperor's invitation.
"Do you think your parents have enough face to invite anyone whenever they want?
"That was He Xuan's own opportunity, others can't envy it."
After hearing this, Qin Hedong buried his head even deeper.
Qin Songyin finally sighed and continued, "Do you think He Xuan was sent outside the Great Wall to enjoy a good life?
"Do you think that a child who has just turned one year old, separated from his parents and sent to a strange, cold and harsh place, with only servants to take care of him, will live a more comfortable life than you do at home?
"Do you know how much bullying He Xuan suffered since he was a child because he didn't have his parents around?"
Mrs. Qin's eyes were already red, and now she couldn't help sobbing.
When Qin Songyin finished speaking, she also cried and said, "Hedong, mother never thought that you would even compare a few clothes and a pair of shoes with your brother.
"Hexuan has been outside the Great Wall for so many years, and my mother couldn't see or touch him. Now that I have finally brought him back, I have to take him out to meet people.
"Mother, I never thought that just because I made two more sets of clothes and a pair of shoes, would you be so upset?
“If you must blame someone, you should blame me for this, not He Xuan.
“He didn’t ask for the clothes, but it was my guilt and compensation as a mother.
"Each of you three brothers has a pair of sika deerskin boots, but the cotton shoes that the third brother wore outside the Great Wall were too thick and not suitable for wearing in the capital, so I asked someone to make his first so that he could have something to wear.
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