Chapter 48 Another Immature Suggestion
Wei Jianming's yard, which should have been quiet, was brightly lit, although he should have gone to bed long ago.
Mrs. Wei's voice was heard from inside, crying and begging, "General! General, you can't take Jianming to see the officials, General! If he goes to the government, Jianming's life will be over! General!"
"Dad, please, forgive me this time." Wei Jianming also cried and shouted, "I won't dare to do it again!"
"If he cuts off someone's hands and feet today, he'll kill someone tomorrow!" Wei Zhaoxian was furious. "I thought he was just a little bit dissolute and reckless, but he wasn't a bad person and could be taught. I didn't expect him to be so bad that he would ruin someone's future just because of his own preferences."
"Even if he passes the imperial examination, he will be a nuisance to the people in his hometown when he becomes an official in the future." Wei Zhaoxian said angrily, "Let me put it this way, even if he passes the imperial examination, I will find a way to get rid of him!"
"General, Shen Shilang has stopped him from taking the imperial examination. He has no chance of passing the imperial examination!" Madam Wei cried, "He has been punished!"
"Punishment? What kind of punishment is this? Shi Lang spared him this time because he was thinking of my kindness. It saved dignity for him and our family. He just couldn't take the imperial examination, but he is still a candidate. But he almost ruined the future of other children!"
"What do you mean someone else's child?" Mrs. Wei's eyes were bloodshot, and she yelled at Wei Zhaoxian like crazy, "For so many years, have you taken me for a fool? If it was someone else's child, why would you treat him better than your own child?"
"Why is Jianming hostile to Shen Shilang? Isn't it because you have always treated Shen Shilang better than him since childhood?" Mrs. Wei said loudly.
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Wei Zhaoxian was furious, his eyes widened with anger, "You are insulting me!"
"Okay, okay, no wonder you treat Shilang so badly, it turns out you've always thought this way." Wei Zhaoxian was extremely disappointed and nodded repeatedly, "Since I married you, I have never done anything to let you down. If you doubt me so much, then I might as well just make it true. Bringing in a new person will make you feel more down-to-earth, so that you don't have to suspect that I'm hiding someone outside all the time."
Wei Zhaoxian really didn't know what Mrs. Wei was thinking.
If he really wanted to do it, why would he hide the person outside?
Just bring the person into your home.
Mrs. Wei opened her eyes wide, filled with panic.
She hurriedly hugged Wei Zhaoxian's arm and said, "General, please don't let anyone in. General, I beg you..."
Wei Jianming couldn't believe it when he saw that Mrs. Wei was now only concerned with asking Wei Zhaoxian not to take in any new people and was completely ignoring him.
Isn’t it more important now that his father wants to take him to see the official?
"General, Young Master Shen wants to see you." The voice of Butler Ning coming from outside the door interrupted the crying and begging in the room.
Wei Zhaoxian opened the door and came out, and saw a figure in white outside the yard, who looked even colder and lonelier under the moonlight.
Wei Zhaoxian sighed and quickly walked out of the yard. He knew that Shen Shilang was trying to avoid suspicion and he didn't want to get involved in the crying.
"Shilang, I will definitely give you an explanation this time." Wei Zhaoxian was too embarrassed to face Shen Shilang directly, "They went too far!"
"General." Shen Shilang stopped Wei Zhaoxian, bowed, and then said, "General, if you really take Wei Jianming to see the official, as you said, Wei Jianming's life will be over, and you will lose your dignity, and even leave a stain, which will become a handle for your opponents to attack you in the future."
"It doesn't matter. I don't care. What is there for him to end? His life is like this anyway. If he really becomes an official, the people will be the ones who suffer." Wei Zhaoxian said angrily.
Shen Shilang shook his head and said, "As a parent, we always hope that our children will be well."
"Wei Jianming has many shortcomings, but General Yin has strict discipline. At least until now, he dare not linger in the flowers. For example, he dare not set foot in Cuiyun Tower. At least, he has a bottom line."
"I think that people with a bottom line can be taught." Shen Shilang said, "Let him correct himself under the condition of taking the imperial examination. When he is ready, he can take the imperial examination. It is better to let him correct himself than to ruin his future."
"But every time he does something to harm you, he doesn't have to take responsibility for anything!" Wei Zhaoxian said angrily.
"Not being able to take part in the imperial examination is his punishment." Shen Shilang said, "Shilang has another immature suggestion."
"Just say it." Wei Zhaoxian said hurriedly.
How could Shen Shilang's suggestion be immature?
"Brother Jianlang has been brought up by the general since he was a child and grew up in the army. Now, just like the general, he protects his country and is loyal. The reason why Wei Jianming is what he is now is that he was protected too well by his family."
"General and Brother Jianlang went through life and death outside, leaving him alone at home to enjoy himself. He made a mistake and was protected by Madam Wei, which led to the current situation." Shen Shilang said, "Why don't you take Wei Jianming to the army to gain experience and start as a soldier. Let him know the difficulties outside and the hardships of serving the people. If you want military merit, earn it with your own hands. If you want a future, work hard on your own."
"If you get better in the future, you can choose to continue to serve in the army or take the imperial examination."
Wei Zhaoxian's eyes lit up. "You're right. I originally thought he was useless and didn't want him to go to the army to drag others down. But now it seems that I still have to let him go to the army to gain experience. Maybe after this tempering, he can really grow."
Seeing that he had been persuaded, Shen Shilang bowed to Wei Zhaoxian and said, "Then Shilang will go back."
"Go back and have a good rest." Wei Zhaoxian said hurriedly, "My useless son, you are still worrying about him."
Please...collect 6...9...books...!
Shen Shilang smiled and left.
As soon as Wei Zhaoxian entered the yard, he saw Mrs. Wei and Wei Jianming hiding in the dark.
Wei Zhaoxian said coldly: "Did you hear what Shi Lang said just now?"
"General..." Mrs. Wei wanted to plead for mercy. Wei Jianming had been living a life of luxury at home since he was a child, so how could he endure the hardships in the army?
"Shut up!" Wei Zhaoxian got angry when he saw Madam Wei, "Or do you want me to drag him to see the official?"
Mrs. Wei shuddered and dared not say more.
It is better to go to the army than to meet an official.
Besides, there is Wei Jianlang in the army who can take care of Wei Jianming.
When Wei Jianlang comes back, she will talk to him again and ask him to take good care of Wei Jianming and not let him go to dangerous places.
Wei Jianming's lips trembled constantly as he thought about his life in the army. He could no longer go to Huizhenlou to drink with Ke Hongbin and the others, and he could no longer lie at home and let the maids feed him fruit.
Unable to eat, drink and have fun anymore, Wei Jianming felt that his future was hopeless and his whole life was bleak.
Wei Jianming thought bitterly that he had to go to the army, but before going, he must not let Shen Shilang go.
Unexpectedly, Wei Zhaoxian said, "Come with me."
"Where...going?" Wei Jianming was confused.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
