Chapter 560 Persuasion
When Chen Liang returned home, his father and mother were not on duty today. His mother had already prepared dinner, but he was too lazy to eat. He couldn't wait to tell his father and mother that he wanted to leave the house.
When Chen Liang's father and mother heard that Chen Liang was leaving the Shen family, they were shocked. Especially Chen Liang's father shouted at Chen Liang, "Don't think that the master is using you because he asked you to go out on an errand.
Don't you think about it? The family you are working for now is just a scholar. Even if he passed the imperial examination, he can't compare with our second master.
Son, you have to understand that the peaceful life we have now is given to us by the Shen family.
We must be content and learn to be grateful!"
Shen Liang's mother also echoed and advised Shen Liang to think twice, "Son, although we are servants, the Shen family has always treated servants well."
Shen Liang argued unconvincedly, “Dad, Mom, after all, no matter how good the Shen family treats us, we are still servants.”
So, Shen Liang told his parents the same words he had given to Zhang Juexia. When he finished speaking, the room was filled with silence.
Chen Liang's father and mother sat in the chairs without saying a word, only their slight sighs could be heard.
Shen Liang looked at their attitudes and knew that they were probably a little loose in their hearts, "Dad and Mom, I don't want to marry a wife who also works in the Shen Mansion in a year or two, and then have a child who is also a Shen family child like me.
Then, our ancestors, generation after generation, will all be servants.
Now that I have this opportunity to leave the Shen Mansion, I don’t want to regret it later.
Mom and Dad, even though I have left the Chen Mansion, it does not mean that the Chen Mansion has nothing to do with me.
You are still working in the Shen Mansion, and the old lady and the master are not petty people either. I will come back on time to pay my respects to them."
Chen Liang's father sighed and glanced at Chen Liang's mother, "Mother, we are old, I can't take care of Liang'er's affairs.
Since he wants to go out and try his luck, let him do it!"
Shen Liang looked at his mother with longing eyes.
Chen Liang's mother wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said, "Forget it, forget it. It's just leaving the house. It's not a matter of life and death."
Shen Liang was overjoyed, "Dad and Mom, you should be happy. From now on, your grandson will be born free. He can study, take the imperial examinations, and even become a high-ranking official like the Second Master."
Before Shen Liang could finish his words, Shen Liang's father slapped him in the face, "You bastard, you haven't even left the house yet and you're already talking nonsense.
All the rules I taught you on a daily basis have gone astray."
Shen Liang covered his painful face and looked at his father aggrievedly, "Dad, you really hit me! Can't I just talk about this good thing?"
"No, today I have to teach you a lesson about being careful with your words and actions. Don't talk about things that haven't happened yet.
Don’t you know that walls have ears?
We live in the servants' quarters, and the soundproofing is poor. Aren't you afraid that someone might overhear what you say?"
Shen Liang was awakened by his father and quickly realized his mistake, "Dad, I was wrong."
"Sit down, son. Too much talk leads to mistakes. Remember my words and work hard with your new boss outside.
Your mother and I are optimistic about you.
If you encounter any difficulties outside, come back and tell me and your mother. Although we are servants, we will help you even if it costs us our dignity."
Shen Liang nodded with tears in his eyes.
"Okay, from now on our Liang'er will be a free agent and have better prospects, we should be happy.
I'll go get some wine, and you two can have a couple of drinks."
Shen Liang originally thought that it would take a lot of effort to convince his parents, but in just a few words, he convinced his parents. Although he got a slap in the face, he deserved it.
After having dinner with his parents, he lay on his bed, thinking about his future life.
Early the next morning, Shen Liang drove the Shen Mansion's carriage to pick up Zhang Juexia.
Zhang Juexia and Ye Beixiu hadn't finished their breakfast when they heard Lin Yuan and Shen Liang talking in the yard.
Ye Beixiu put down the food in his hand and walked out, "Chen Liang is here, is it time for breakfast?"
Shen Liang quickly greeted Ye Beixiu with a polite greeting, “Mr. Ye, I have already had breakfast.”
Ye Beixiu pointed at the carriage and asked, "Where are you going today?"
Shen Liang said respectfully, "My wife told me to take her to the dental clinic."
Ye Beixiu wanted to ask Chen Liang what he was doing at the pawnshop, but before he even opened his mouth, he felt that it was pointless to ask, so he might as well go back to the house and ask his wife!
He gestured for Shen Liang to continue chatting with Lin Yuan, then turned and went into the house. "Madam, are you going to the dental clinic today to discuss the selection of a new shop owner?"
Zhang Juexia slowly put down the bowl and wiped his mouth with a clean towel. "Well, the shop is being cleaned up. I've got the order wrong. I should have gone to the shopkeeper first so I wouldn't be so busy."
"Then you and Shen Liang must choose carefully."
"I know."
"My wife?"
Zhang Juexia turned around and glanced at Ye Beixiu, "Is there anything else?"
Ye Beixiu looked at Zhang Juexia apologetically, "Logically, these things should be my concern, but me? Forget it, from today on, I will try to refuse some unnecessary social engagements."
"Come on! I'm willing to do these things, so don't feel embarrassed.
Besides, you have been preparing for such a long time, and now that the exam is finally over, you should have some fun.
If the results were really announced, with some passing and some failing, we wouldn't be having as much fun as we are now."
"Okay, I'll listen to you, my lady. You better be careful."
"I know."
"Madam, I..."
Zhang Juexia smiled helplessly, "Ye Beixiu, why did you come to Qingfeng City? You seem a little hypocritical. If you have something to say, say it quickly. If you don't say anything, I will really leave."
"Don't!"
Ye Beixiu reached out and grabbed Zhang Juexia, "My lady, it's actually not a big deal. I just drank a lot these past few days and heard them talking about the career path of the military imperial examination.
They said that even if you take the palace examination, you won’t be able to get a promotion in the army without military merit.”
"Didn't we agree long ago not to go to the capital to take the palace examination?"
"My lady, the list hasn't come out yet, so don't talk nonsense. Wait until you pass the imperial examination first.
What I want to say is that if I really pass the imperial examination, I have no desire to become an official. I just want to be by your side and help you run your business. Do you have any objections?"
Ye Beixiu's words really touched Zhang Juexia's heart.
At the beginning, the decision to let Ye Beixiu take the military imperial examination was also based on the advice of Liu Langzhong. Whether Ye Beixiu was a scholar or a juren, it would be helpful for their life in Shunhe County.
Zhang Juexia didn't have any expectations about whether Ye Beixiu would become an official or not. Besides, wasn't that what they had discussed a while ago?
Why is he bringing it up again today? Could it be that he got upset during the social events he went out for these few days?
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