Thinking of this, he poured his father a cup of tea in a flattering manner, chuckled twice, and continued, "Anyone with eyes can see that following my niece is a promising career path. Even if I were stupid, I would know that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
"I'll just take good care of this mess for my niece and won't let her down."
Yu Chongshan was very comfortable being served by his son, who spoke to him in a pleasant manner. He didn't feel that this was his due, but knew that it was his niece who was taking care of him and was grateful for this promotion.
He was fairly satisfied with his youngest son's sensible nature.
After scolding his son, he was in a hurry to send him away, waving his hand as if shooing away a fly.
Yu Mochun wisely refilled his father's teacup and turned to leave, but before he even reached the door, Yu Chongshan called him back.
"Fourth brother, go to your second uncle's house and tell him that there is still a vacancy for a seventh-rank official in the Fuguang Guard. You can also openly talk to them about your matter."
Yu Chongshan didn't think he was showing off at all.
So the next day, after finishing her studies, she and her two older sisters stepped into the mansion. The steward ran over to report that the Second Master had come to the mansion and that dinner would be served in the main hall.
Yue Fuguang said, "Uncle Steward has gone to inform Grandmother. My sister and I will go back to our rooms to change our clothes before we go over."
She made the decision directly for her two older sisters, otherwise they would have been too embarrassed to go back to their own courtyards.
My second grandfather is a close relative, so as a junior, I must pay my respects to him first.
After the housekeeper had walked away, Yu Ningxuan smiled and said, "Fuguang, thank you so much, sisters!"
She tugged at a bit of ink on her sleeve and said, "Otherwise, I'll have to go to see guests wearing dirty clothes."
Yu Ningxin also said, "That's right, Second Sister's ink stain is on her sleeve, and Younger Sister's is on her front. It really doesn't look right when we go like this!"
Yue Fuguang said nonchalantly, "It's nothing, sisters, go ahead."
She roughly guessed why her second grandfather's family had come at this time.
I never expected that a mere seventh-rank official would attract the attention of the whole family.
Little did Yue Fuguang know that she was now seen as a promising talent by others, not to mention that she held a seventh-rank official position.
Even a commoner who can stay by her side can be bound to her, and many people will be vying to be with her.
When she was selecting people, she deliberately praised Song Xingzhou a few more times, intending to build a good relationship first so that she could keep some useful people for herself when she came to select people later.
Who knew that after yesterday, she didn't even need to look for them herself; there were plenty of people lining up, waiting for her to choose.
When she arrived at the main hall, Yu Chongshan and his sons were already there. Well, she was the last one to arrive again.
Would you call this being arrogant or diva-like?
This was also the first time I met my second grandfather's family after the Lunar New Year, and we exchanged pleasantries for a while.
Of course, it's the other person who's exchanging pleasantries; she just needs to maintain an appropriate smile.
At first, Yu Chongshan and Yu Chongyan, a married couple, praised each other's children and grandchildren in a business setting, but in the end, all the praise fell on Yue Fuguang alone.
All I could hear were the adults showering me with endless praise, which was too much for anyone with a thin skin to bear.
Moonlight: After visiting relatives and friends during the Spring Festival, I've gotten used to it. This is just a few people, nothing serious! (doge emoji)
There's something different about their family: when others praise their children, their family members will usually say a few humble words.
However, her grandparents did the opposite. Yu Chongyan and his wife praised it in front, while Yu Chongshan and his wife added to it from behind.
She was afraid that her younger brother and sister-in-law wouldn't praise their granddaughter enough!
Moonlight: I've already been praised for being full before I've even had dinner!
Even if she's thick-skinned and can endure it, she doesn't need to suffer like this!
So she racked her brains and quickly came up with a way to divert everyone's attention. She said, "Little Pearl, after the fall of the Dayan Kingdom, what happened to my second grandfather's family?"
Yu Chongyan: Here it comes, here it comes! I've finally waited for you, my death day is here!
With the issue of the moon's shimmering light emerging, the praise in the arena noticeably diminished.
To better hear what happened next, Yu Chongshan invited everyone to take their seats.
Although family members at a meal may not actually refrain from talking, speaking less will not seem too abrupt.
Master, your second grandfather's family also did not have a good ending. Although they did not die out like your family, only the youngest daughter-in-law survived with her two children.
In such a chaotic world, one can only imagine how long they, young children and frail mothers, could possibly survive.
Upon hearing the news of his family line ending again, Yu Chongshan's resilience improved considerably. With his granddaughter as his source of strength, he was no longer afraid of anything.
Yu Chongyan's pale face and trembling hands, which were so heavy he could barely hold his chopsticks, instantly calmed down after meeting his older brother's firm and reassuring gaze.
Seeing Yue Fuguang sipping his soup in small sips, I suddenly felt an immense surge of strength within me.
Regardless of the past, with this person in charge, neither family will be in trouble if the other is in trouble!
To put it bluntly, even if Shi Dayan were to perish, the Yu family would not be wiped out along with him!
"Oh, tell me what happened? Has something bad happened to Second Grandfather's family too?"
[The master was right. Their family also had a scourge, causing your second grandfather's entire family to lose their protection after your grandfather and the others passed away, and quickly become ruined and wiped out.]
"Didn't the Yu family perish along with the Dayan clan? Back then, when foreign tribes came in to burn, kill, and loot, it was normal for anyone who didn't escape to have their family destroyed and be killed, wasn't it?"
Even though there were inside helpers who opened the gates, the foreign tribes didn't break in all at once. It was only after several days of fighting to defend the capital that they were able to seize the opportunity to secretly open the city gates.
Five days had passed since Yu Ningrou murdered the Yu family members. It was the night the outsiders entered the city that the scourge of Yu Chongyan's family took advantage of the situation to loot their second branch.
"I see. So who exactly is the culprit behind this mess from the second wife?"
This question also lingered in the minds of the entire Yu family.
The second wife, Madam Wu, held her husband's large, sweaty hand tightly under the table.
Yu Chongyan felt a sharp pain in his usually gentle wife's hand, her nails digging into his flesh, but he didn't utter a sound.
Just pat her hand reassuringly, keeping a good expression so the little darling on the table doesn't notice anything amiss.
[He was Yu Huaijian, the third son of Yu Boyuan, the eldest son of the main branch of the family, born out of wedlock.]
Yu Huaijian? Yu Chongyan racked his brains for a long time but couldn't recall having such a grandson, especially not from the eldest son's family.
His eyes silently glanced at Yu Boyuan, who felt a pang of guilt and panic when he heard the name Yu Huaijian.
His face turned pale with fright. Now, with his father watching him, he swallowed hard, his face turning from white to red. He pretended to eat and drink, but dared not look at his father and uncle.
Yu Chongshan and Yu Chongyan knew from Yu Boyuan's reaction that he must have such a son.
Since they don't know, then...
Does the owner not remember ever having met Yu Huaijian?
"Indeed, I've met all the children in my second grandfather's family, and I don't remember such a person. Is he Uncle Yuan's son from his concubine's side?"
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