Qiu Hong didn't expect Su Chenyu to ask her this, but she answered subconsciously: "Filial piety certainly means obeying elders, but I think in addition to obedience, it should also mean correcting elders. Elders can make mistakes, and as a younger generation, we cannot just obey them. Pointing out mistakes and not letting the elders' reputation be damaged is also filial piety."
Su Chenyu nodded and said, "Madam, after listening to the answers of the two gentlemen, do you now know why Baili Yu has not been admitted to the Imperial College for seven consecutive years? As a member of the royal family, even if I want to recommend students to enter the Imperial College, I will definitely choose talented people, not useless ones."
"What you mean, Gongyu, is that Yu'er is not qualified to enter the Imperial College?"
"Madam, if I recommend Baili Yu to enter the Imperial College, when he enters the court as an official in the future, a person without talent and virtue will only become the target of public criticism. At that time, everyone will think that it was I who recommended him. If it only ruins my reputation, it won't matter. But if it ruins the atmosphere of the court of Dayu, who among you can bear this responsibility?"
As she spoke, Su Chenyu's tone became increasingly harsh, with an implication that no one was allowed to argue, and no one dared to refute.
Seeing that the old lady didn't say anything, Yao became anxious: "Son, no matter what, you are now a member of the Baili family, so please help if you can."
Su Chenyu said slowly: "I am not a heartless person. I will help if I can. Three days later, Baili Qiuhong will go directly to the Imperial College to enroll."
Yao's eyes widened when she heard Baili Qiuhong's name. For so many years, she had been stopping Baili Qiuhong from attending the Imperial College because she was worried that he would surpass Baili Yu. Unexpectedly, Su Chenyu sent him in directly.
"No!" Yao refused immediately.
Su Chenyu asked back, "Bai Li Qiu Hong has the ability to enter the Imperial College, why don't you let him go? Could it be that he is not from your Bai Li family?"
Yao was speechless after being scolded, and it was the old lady who spoke up: "It's a blessing for Qiu Hong to be admitted to the Imperial College. Let him go. When he has achieved success in his studies, will he forget your kindness?"
Baili Ting naturally didn't care, as both were his sons: "Yes, Qiu Hong has always been obedient and respects you as her stepmother. What are you worried about?"
Yao was about to break the chopsticks in her hand. How could they be the same? One was her own son, and the other was born by her aunt. Baili Qiuhong's admission to the Imperial College was equivalent to having one foot in the court of Dayu. How could she tolerate this?
Seeing that Yao still wanted to speak, Baili Qi reached out and tugged at her sleeve, and Yao calmed down.
At this point, Su Chenyu was no longer in the mood to eat: "It seems that you all came prepared for this family dinner today. Now that the purpose has been achieved, I will not accompany you any more."
After saying that, Su Chenyu stood up and was about to leave, and Baili Yanqing followed her.
After the two left, the dinner table fell into peace. Baili Ting was the only one who was still in the mood to eat: "The roast goose made by Tian's kitchen is a little salty."
Seeing this, Yao was furious: "Eat, eat, eat, all you know is eating."
Baili Ting also got angry: "Didn't you want Gong Tian to recommend Yu'er to enter the Imperial College? Who can he blame if he doesn't have the ability? Qiu Hong is also my son, so whoever enters doesn't matter."
After saying that, Baili Ting threw down his chopsticks and left. Yao was angry again and glanced at Baili Qiuhong who had been silent all the time: "Mom, if this continues, will there be a place for us in this family? I'm afraid some people will come to haunt us."
Baili Qiuhong still sat there in silence, as if the situation had nothing to do with him.
The old lady glanced at Yao calmly and said, "Madam Fang, Qiu Hong likes to eat Eight Treasure Duck. Bring it to him."
These words showed his attitude, so Yao had no choice but to stop, but he was still unwilling in his heart!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
