Upon hearing this, Si Junshan immediately waved to Ling Su and let Si Jinchang come in.
He wanted to see what Si Jinchang meant.
Soon, Si Jinchang, dressed in blue and green clothes, walked into the room quickly, bowed to the people sitting in the hall, and said:
"Junior Si Jinchang, I didn't know the clan leader and uncles were coming. I apologize for not welcoming you. I beg the clan leader and uncles to forgive me."
After he finished speaking, he bowed to Si Junshan and said:
"Hello, second uncle. I just heard a rumor that your second uncle has no heirs and wants to adopt me.
This is absolutely unacceptable. Please think twice, Second Uncle!"
Si Junshan's heart moved slightly when he heard this, and he asked, "Why? Are you unwilling?"
But Si Jinchang shook his head and said:
"My nephew is naturally happy that my second uncle thinks highly of me!
However, my nephew has been studying for ten years and just wants to achieve something on his own!
Naturally, my nephew also hopes that one day he can serve as an official in the same court as my second uncle. That would be the greatest blessing in my life!
Now, even though Brother Heng is lost, his nephew feels that there is no need to rush about this matter.
Maybe Brother Heng is just having fun and will be back in two days!
It just so happens that the clan leader and uncle are here, so please try to persuade them!"
Si Junshan's gaze stayed on Si Jinchang's face. He saw that he looked sincere and didn't seem to be telling lies!
However, he now has suspicions in his heart!
It was only last night that he realized that Si Jinchang clearly knew that Si Jinhao was under house arrest and not allowed to leave the house at that time.
But Si Jinchang still took him out of the house.
This is what caused Si Jinhao to talk nonsense after drinking and cause such a big trouble to Xing'er!
Later, when Si Jinhao got married, she avoided the topic and put the blame of her drunken remarks on Si Jinhao.
Si Jinhao was so angry that he fell down on the spot and was unable to stand up.
It was precisely because of this that Si Jinhao, who had a broken leg, was unable to fight back when he was beaten on the street!
Si Junshan's eyes were slightly cold, he was not feeling sorry for Si Jinhao.
He just thought, if all these were done by Si Jinchang, then how cruel and ruthless must this person be?
So, is he involved in Heng'er's affairs?
The patriarch who was sitting in the upper seat, Si Changkai said with a smile:
"Chang'er is truly a well-educated and well-mannered child!
But your thinking is too old-fashioned. You are right to rely on your own abilities.
But if I could get your second uncle's support, wouldn't I be able to rise to the top? And bring honor to our family?!"
Several others echoed:
"Yes, the patriarch is right!
In this way, Junshan will have a successor and the Marquis will have a successor.
Chang Ge'er has someone to rely on in the capital, and we can rest assured!"
Si Junshan listened to the conversation between the few people, and his heart moved. He looked at Si Jinchang and said:
"Chang'er, are you willing to be adopted by me?
Respect me as your father and take care of me in my old age and till the end of my life?
May my family business prosper and flourish?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall was delighted.
Si Junshan, who had just sternly refused, suddenly figured it out?
The clan leaders who were sitting in the upper seats nodded and smiled at each other!
It’s good that they have figured it out, and it saves them from wasting any more time!
When Si Jinchang heard this, he couldn't help but be surprised! Is this a done deal?
A trace of panic appeared on his face at first, and then he knelt in front of Si Junshan, kowtowed uprightly, and said:
"Uncle! My nephew is naturally dull, and I'm afraid you'll have to take the trouble to teach him!
If the second uncle trusts his nephew, the nephew should regard the second uncle as his biological father and be filial and respectful to him.
I will study hard day and night, pass the exams, and not bring shame to my second uncle!
It’s just that on my father’s side…”
When Si Junshan heard this, his heart sank.
This person really has evil intentions!
I'm afraid that if anything happens to Heng'er, he has something to do with it!
Seeing that Si Junshan was silent and just staring at Si Jinchang, clan leader Si Changkai quickly took over the conversation and said:
"Brother Chang, you don't have to worry about your father.
Speaking of it, among the four classes of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, merchants come last. Your father certainly doesn't want his status as a merchant to be a burden to you.
If you can be adopted by your second uncle, he will definitely agree!
I'll talk to him when I get back! Don't worry!"
After he finished talking to Si Jinchang, he turned to look at Si Junshan and said:
"Junshan, if that's the case, then this matter is settled!
It's almost New Year's Eve, and we old folks can't stay any longer, so we're going back to Hengzhou!"
Upon hearing this, Si Junshan glanced at Si Jinchang who was kneeling in front of him.
He did not miss the flash of triumph in the man's eyes.
His eyes turned cold, and his face suddenly became gloomy.
He said coldly:
"Wait a minute, everyone. I don't agree with this!"
Si Jinchang, who was kneeling on the ground, froze slightly when he heard the words. The smile on his face that was about to break free froze slightly, and he subconsciously looked up at Si Junshan.
When he looked up, he happened to meet Si Junshan's eyes, and he was so scared that he immediately lowered his head.
He was secretly shocked. What was going on? Did his uncle discover something?
Si Changkai, who had already stood up, heard this and exchanged glances with the nearest Lao Wu, then said angrily:
"What do you mean?"
As soon as he finished speaking, before Si Junshan could open his mouth, he heard a cold female voice coming from outside the hall:
"Are you deaf? Didn't you hear clearly?
My father said he doesn't agree with this adoption!"
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