Chapter 663 Tie it back
Mu Qing's hands trembled, and he was unable to break free from him for a moment.
Zhao Yunxuan couldn't help but show a hint of surprise when he saw this. After learning about Zhao Si's identity, he conducted an investigation in the local area and knew that Zhao Si's reputation in the local area was not very good.
The relationship between the Lu family and Zhao Si was just one of mutual benefit, but no one expected that Mu Qing, who looked cold and heartless, would actually be soft-hearted towards Zhao Si at this time.
He coughed lightly and said, "Mr. Lu, I will not hide this from you. I brought him back to inherit the Zhao family's property."
The Zhao family has a total of four sons. The second and third sons are not promising, but Zhao Si is smart and clever. He has been able to survive in the wolf den of Qingzhou City for so many years on his own, and he can even open a shop on his own.
Zhao Yunxuan was very impressed by this alertness.
Now there is no one in the Zhao family except the eldest son Zhao Yunxuan, who is favored by the emperor and can handle things. All the affairs of the family are in charge of him, and he is preparing to find someone to take his place.
If Zhao Si had not appeared, he planned to choose a suitable person from the side branches, but since he had his father's blood, Zhao Si would naturally be given priority.
Zhao Si tugged at Mu Qing's sleeve and refused to let go: "Brother-in-law, I will definitely work hard to make money for you in the future and never play tricks again. We are also in a relationship of sharing weal and woe, you can't abandon me! Brother-in-law——"
It would have been fine if he had just rolled around, but his voice got smaller and smaller, and tears started to fall.
Anyone could see how afraid he was to return to the Zhao family.
To him, that was not home. It was the place where his mother died and the cage he had spent his entire life trying to escape from.
Hu Xin'er tapped the teacup. "Zhao Si, don't worry. The Zhao family may not have a good reputation in the capital, but they are very wealthy. You've worked hard in Qingzhou City for so many years, and your earnings are only a few thousand taels. But any shop owned by the Zhao family would be worth far more than what you've earned."
Zhao Si looked at her in surprise: "Sister, didn't you always tell me that I should make money the right way?"
"Inheriting someone else's estate isn't necessarily a righteous path," Hu Xin'er said seriously. "And don't you believe that those who achieve great things don't dwell on trivial matters? Since you hate Mr. Zhao, shouldn't you go back and inherit his estate and spend his money as much as you can?"
Zhao Si's eyes widened in disbelief: "Sister Caishen, what are you talking about?! No, you are not that kind of person!"
"I'm not your God of Wealth, your father is," Hu Xin'er said earnestly. "You're still young, and you think the money you have is enough right now, but when you return to the Zhao family, you'll know the joy of having money."
Zhao Yunxuan's eyes flashed slightly. He didn't expect Hu Xiner to say such a thing.
Shouldn't ordinary people act as if money is dirt at this time?
But when you think about it, this princess is not a real emperor from Guizhou. She has been living in exile for many years and has suffered enough from poverty. It is normal for her to be simple.
However, as an outsider, he actually felt quite uncomfortable with Hu Xiner's remarks, but because he wanted to persuade Zhao Si, he couldn't refute her.
Compared with Zhao Si's intelligence, what he values more is actually Zhao Si's friendship for his godfather. The more cunning a person seems, the more touching the innocence he reveals, and he is more sincere and trustworthy than ordinary people.
Only by choosing Zhao Si as the head of the Zhao family can he keep him in his hands without worrying that Zhao Si would do something dirty and ruin the family tradition of the Zhao family.
Zhao Si didn't believe Hu Xin'er was telling the truth at all: "No, sister, you must be joking."
Hu Xiner never gave up on the Du family even when they were in danger. How could he give up his godfather and cling to the Zhao family just for this little bit of benefit?
He felt that Hu Xin'er must be testing him, but when he saw the couple's identical cold eyes, his heart felt like it had fallen into an ice cellar.
A reality lay before him: he was not a member of the Lu family, and had not brought much benefit to Hu Xiner and others. Instead, he had always relied on the Lu family to survive.
Moreover, the impression he had left on Hu Xiner before was really bad. Sacrificing him in exchange for a relationship with Zhao Yunxuan was a good deal for everyone.
At this time, Zhao Yunxuan also spoke up, "Don't worry. I'm frail and from the outside world. I won't marry or have children in this lifetime, so I won't threaten your position. When you come to the Zhao family, just be honest and upright. I'll take care of the rest of the trouble for you."
He had been practicing Buddhism in the mountains since he was young. Although he had no connection with Zhao Si, he acted like the eldest son and grandson at this time.
If he was just being a brother, he had done his best for Zhao Si.
But Zhao Si looked at Hu Xiner stubbornly, as if seeking support.
Then, the light in his eyes gradually dimmed: "Even if I had more money, I wouldn't want to go back!"
Seeing that even Hu Xin'er didn't support him, he simply lay down on the ground and said, "If you insist on dragging me away, then just kill me. Come on! Put the knife in my neck."
Zhao Yunxuan said with a smile, "Why would I want to kill you? At most, I'd just tie you up and take you back to the capital."
He had the same idea as Hu Xiner. They both felt that Zhao Si was just too young and was reluctant to give up his shop in Qingzhou City. He also didn't see how luxurious the Zhao family was in the capital.
He felt that after Zhao Si was tied up and taken directly to the capital, Zhao Si would not say anything anymore.
Seeing his resolute attitude, Zhao Si clenched his fists gradually and a hint of hatred flashed in his eyes.
His eyes changed quickly, as if he had made a decision.
But at this moment, Hu Xin'er proposed a compromise: "Mr. Zhao, a forced melon is not sweet. I think Zhao Si is unwilling to return to the capital because he misses his adoptive father. How about taking Zheng Qingyuan back with him?"
Zhao Si was delighted to see her speaking for him, and all the extreme thoughts in his mind just now disappeared.
He objected loudly, "How can this be? My godfather has finally lived a good life, why should he suffer in such a treacherous place?!"
His current situation is just like when the couple was in Shuangxi Village. They saw their lives getting better day by day, but they were forced to move to a completely unfamiliar environment.
Zhao Yunxuan pondered, "Since he doesn't want to, let's just tie him back."
Hu Xin'er had already figured out Zhao Si's thoughts. Speaking up for him to this extent was the most she could do. She immediately shook her head and said, "Then tie him up."
Zhao Si was stunned and finally had to agree to go back to Beijing with him.
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