Seeing how kind and filial the father and son were, Yu Qi secretly snorted. His nephew's grandsons got along quite well.
The first three were all legitimate sons born to the same mother, so their relationship was good. Even their fourth son, who was born out of wedlock, honestly managed the household affairs and didn't cause any trouble.
He's a man of some learning, after all. I heard that my nephew is trying to find a way to get him a minor official position.
Yu Qi has been nitpicking all day, partly because Sun's family was trying to pressure him, but it's all because of this matter.
He wanted to get a share of the pie for his own branch of the family, so that his good-for-nothing son could have a position, at least not be a nobody, which was extremely important to their branch!
The eldest son's family is united, unlike the sixth son's family, where fathers, sons, uncles, and nephews fight like antagonists over the little things in the family.
He was very unhappy. Why is it that your family is prosperous and harmonious, while my family is getting worse and worse with each generation?
He deliberately said meaningfully, "Third brother, today your sixth grandfather is here to stand up for you. Tell me honestly, do you dare not or will you not resent your father and eldest brother?"
He looked at Yu Qinchun with a kind and encouraging gaze, almost as if to say, "If you want to cause trouble, I support you."
He said gently, “Our Yu family believes that harmony brings prosperity, and the first rule is that we cannot wrong any of our descendants. If you don’t want your child to be adopted out, your sixth grandfather will help you talk to your father and eldest brother.”
Finally, he added, "I heard that the child is currently the Junior Tutor of the Dayan Dynasty. Although it's not a high-ranking official position, it's still an official post, isn't it? Are you willing to give the child away for adoption?"
Although Yu Qi had heard about Yue Fuguang's current status as a junior tutor, he didn't take it seriously at all.
The highest-ranking official in their household was only a sixth-rank official, and no one could attend court, hear Yue Fuguang's thoughts, or know her special status in Dayan, which made her untouchable.
Based on his experience of having once reached the highest rank of sixth grade, he felt that a junior tutor who had no real power, no government office, and no subordinates was simply a figurehead.
Apart from the Grand Preceptor and Junior Preceptor who were present at the founding of the Dayan Dynasty, there have been no more since the passing of those two.
So the position of junior tutor for that little girl doesn't carry much weight.
To be honest, his only advantage was his appearance; he was born with a lotus mark, so he could barely be considered a lucky child.
Upon hearing his words, Yu Qinchun thought to himself, "What can I do even if I'm reluctant? Given Fu Guang's status, this is no longer just a matter for the Yu family. His Majesty is watching from above."
Ever since his father analyzed the pros and cons with him, he had been secretly observing and had also seen through the royal family's intention to snatch the child.
So he decisively answered Yu Qi's question, which was clearly meant to provoke him, saying, "Sixth Grandfather, I dare not and will not blame Father and Elder Brother. All of this was done voluntarily by me."
Yu Qiyou, unwilling to give up, said, "Is your wife willing? After all, she carried the child for ten months and gave birth to it. The child's biological mother has to agree."
He looked around and said, "Such a big event, where are my niece-in-law and eldest granddaughter-in-law? Even if they are busy with the banquet, it concerns their own daughter, so where is my third granddaughter-in-law? Is she feeling any better?"
Both father and son knew that this old man was very wicked, and he was asking a question he already knew the answer to, but Yu Qinchun still replied, "Thank you for your concern, Sixth Grandfather."
My niece-in-law has been resting at the estate for the past two days. The doctor examined her and said she's improving, but she shouldn't overexert herself and needs to rest quietly at the estate for a while longer.
He shook his head in strong disapproval and said, "Third son, nephew, no matter how nice the estate is, it's never as comfortable as living at home."
He shook his head and continued, "Our Yu family doesn't practice the kind of mistreatment of daughters-in-law. Otherwise, if word gets out, how will the younger generation find wives?"
Especially those families who dote on their daughters value these things; you should bring your third son's wife back as soon as possible.
As he spoke, he glanced casually at his nephews from various branches of the family, who had been sitting silently since they entered the room.
He knew that the fourth branch of the family was discussing marriage with a noblewoman from a prominent family this year. The woman doted on her daughter and was also considering the fourth branch's most promising grandson.
They might not say anything about other things, but when it comes to the interests of their own younger generation, they certainly won't sit idly by.
Thinking of the generous gifts that Sun's family sent to his residence, he couldn't help but say a few more words.
Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, Yu Chongshui from the fourth branch said, "Yes, eldest brother, for the sake of the children's marriages, it would be best to bring the third brother's wife home to recuperate as soon as possible."
Yu Chongshan waved his hand dismissively and said, "Yes, Big Brother will consider it. Let's take care of today's business first, and we can talk about the rest later."
Just as everyone was about to get up and walk towards the ancestral tablets in the main hall, Yu Qi spoke up again, saying, "Nephew, weren't we supposed to present the family genealogy to that girl today? Why isn't she coming over to kowtow to the ancestors and offer incense?"
As he walked, he made a disapproving face. "Does that child think that just because he's a junior tutor, he can disrespect his ancestors?"
Yu Chongyan, Yu Chongshan's younger brother, who had been listening to them talk in silence the whole time, couldn't hold back any longer when he heard Yu Qi attacking his elder brother and nephews, and now starting to target his grandniece Yue Fuguang.
Before his elder brother could speak, he said, "Today is a big day for Fu Guang. She must be with my sister-in-law and niece-in-law entertaining the ladies and young women from various families. It's just a matter of getting a name on the list. Why does the child need to come in person?"
He laughed it off, saying, "When can't we kowtow to our ancestors? Besides, even we adults can't handle such a small matter, it would be a joke to say we won't go!"
If you make a deity descend to earth kowtow to your ancestors, wouldn't the ancestors come to you in the middle of the night and scold you half to death?
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