Obviously, the fat boy's mother spoiled him a lot on weekdays, so she became the first choice for help at this time.
Unfortunately, his mother didn't come this time, so he had to be beaten up.
If Zheng Bingyi wasn't afraid that his eyes would be swollen from crying, or that he would be hit so hard that he couldn't walk, I'm afraid he wouldn't want to stop!
That night, Chen Zhao received the news and couldn't help but sneer.
How can there be any good results if you only remember to repair a sapling with rotten roots when it is halfway grown!
He abandons his virtuous wife and smart son, and instead treasures rotten fish and shrimp. This is retribution!
Blindness is a disease and needs to be treated!
In a blink of an eye, it was the day of the birthday party.
The old lady who was celebrating her birthday was usually respectfully called Madam Sun by her relatives and friends. Because her son was a fifth-rank official in the provincial capital, she was naturally honored by her son, and many people were willing to respect and coax her.
The birthday banquet was held in the Sun family courtyard, decorated in red and green, with a large golden character for "longevity" hanging high. The guests who came and went had smiling faces, and it was so lively and joyful that it made Old Lady Sun smile all the time.
Old Madam Sun's only son, Lord Sun, naturally returned early with his wife and children. He was very busy entertaining guests and taking care of the birthday banquet.
His eldest son, Sun Ze, is eleven years old this year. He is also smart and clever. He follows his father and learns how to deal with people.
At this time, Zheng Bingyi arrived with his son Zheng Rui.
Zheng Bingyi stepped forward and bowed, talking a lot of happy words. Anyone who heard him would think that he was very close to the Sun family.
Lord Sun was not very happy because Zheng Bingyi had no real ability and liked to curry favor with others, which really did not meet his eyes.
But don't hit someone who smiles at you, and we should be harmonious on days like this.
So he returned the greeting and exchanged a few polite words with Zheng Bingyi.
Zheng Bingyi began to praise Young Master Sun again, "Oh, this is the young master of your family? He is so smart and clever, and he has the wisdom of heaven and earth in one. When he grows up, he will surely pass the imperial examination and become famous throughout the world."
After saying that, he pulled the little fat boy forward and said, "This is my good-for-nothing only son. I brought him here today to play with the young master and get a taste of his spiritual energy!"
Fathers naturally regard their sons as their pride.
As expected, after such a round of flattery, Lord Sun's face brightened up a bit. But before he could say anything, the steward at the door was already shouting at the top of his voice.
"The county magistrate is here, Master Chen is here!"
When Lord Sun looked up and saw the person coming, he quickly took the initiative to greet him with a smile.
"Oh, Master Chang, it's been a long time since we last met!"
County Magistrate Chang bowed and said with a smile, "Sir Sun, I'm sorry to bother you. Today is the old lady's birthday, and we've come to share in her blessings and ask for a glass of wedding wine!"
"Master Chang, you're too polite. The book 'Seedling Raising Methods' you wrote a while ago is truly excellent. After reading it, I've been wanting to find an opportunity to visit you, but I didn't expect you to get here first." Master Sun was very polite and directly arranged another drink. "I can stay here for a few more days. Let's discuss this when it's convenient for you."
County Magistrate Chang also agreed immediately, "Okay, I'm grateful for your appreciation, Lord Sun. When the time comes, I will tell you everything I know."
After saying that, he pointed to Chen Zhao and Chen Ruiyang next to him and introduced them to Lord Sun.
"This is my good friend Chen Zhao from the North, and his nephew Chen Ruiyang. They heard I was coming over for a birthday banquet today, so they came to join in the fun and share in the good cheer."
Lord Sun's mind raced after hearing this. It was common knowledge among many of County Magistrate Chang that there was a mastermind behind him, but their identity had never been discovered. They only knew it was in the north.
I brought this friend from the north today. Could it be related to the master behind the scenes?
His expression became even more enthusiastic, and he said, "Welcome, welcome."
Chen Zhao bowed and said with a smile, "We are intrusive, Lord Sun, and I hope you don't mind. I happened to be walking around the grasslands a few days ago and bought a few snow fox furs at the royal court. It's cold and damp here in winter, so I'll give them to you, the old lady, to make a fur mattress. I hope you won't mind."
"Brother Chen, you are too polite!" Lord Sun was naturally happier after receiving the generous gift.
He was about to invite Magistrate Chang and Chen Zhao into the house for tea when Zheng Bingyi, who had been watching for a while, seized the opportunity and walked over. With a look of three parts surprise and seven parts confusion, he shouted, "Oh, but Chen Zhao?!"
County Magistrate Chang and Lord Sun stopped and looked at Chen Zhao and Zheng Bingyi.
Chen Zhao frowned, as if he didn't expect to meet Zheng Bingyi here.
But he didn't say anything. Zheng Bingyi became increasingly agitated. He grabbed his hand and said, "Chen Zhao, why don't you recognize your brother-in-law? You usually travel all over the place. It's been ages since we last met. When did you arrive in Shunde? I didn't expect to meet you here."
As he spoke, his eyes became red, and he really interpreted the reunion of family members to the extreme.
Unfortunately, Chen Zhao was not a good partner. He sneered and shook off Zheng Bingyi's hand, scolding him, "Who are you? How dare you try to be related to me?"
Zheng Bingyi was disgraced and felt unhappy, but he still put on a smile and replied, "Chen Zhao, I really am your brother-in-law. It's been so many years since we last met, how come you don't even recognize me!"
He went to pull Chen Ruiyang again and said with a smile, "Brother Rui, I am your father!"
Chen Ruiyang quietly retreated behind his uncle without saying a word.
Chen Zhao's eyes flashed with contempt, and he said in a sarcastic tone, "Speaking of which, I really do have a brother-in-law. He was born in poverty, and only after marrying my sister was he able to study with peace of mind. After passing the imperial examination, he used my sister's dowry to donate money to become a minor official and went to Shunde Prefecture to take up his post.
"But my sister and I haven't seen him since then. Aside from asking my sister to send him a thousand taels of silver every year, he's never been home. My nephew Zheng Rui hasn't seen his father in ten years! Could this gentleman be my ungrateful brother-in-law who abandoned his wife and children?"
He was really good at talking, and with just a few words he stripped Zheng Bingyi down to his pants.
Zheng Bingyi often works in official circles. When dealing with people, he pays attention to being friendly on the surface but making moves behind the scenes. Suddenly, he encountered Chen Zhao who was so direct in fighting, and he was a little confused.
He moved his lips for a long time before finally saying, "This is all unavoidable. I'll tell you slowly when I have the chance."
Chen Zhao didn't buy his rhetoric at all and threw out another sentence, "Necessarily? Humph, how shameless! In the spring, I was out doing business, and my sister and her servants were robbed and killed at knifepoint at night. Rui Ge'er managed to escape, and he went through untold hardships to come to Shunde to find you. Not only did you not think of avenging my sister, but you also treated your own son, Rui Ge'er, like a slave and abused him harshly. He was almost beaten to death and starved to death. Is this also because you had no choice?"
Chen Ruiyang timidly walked out from behind his uncle, choking with tears as he called out, "Dad!"
Zheng Bingyi is in a dilemma, and he always feels that he can't even keep the only underwear he has left!
He suddenly regretted that he shouldn't have recognized his relatives at this time. He had originally wanted to force Chen Zhao to recognize him, and then tell everyone that he had lost contact with his family for many years and that everything was a coincidence.
I didn't expect Chen Zhao to hate him so much and not give him any face at all!
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