Chapter 156: Calm
The baby was dancing and babbling, his little hands were open, and his little body was about to lean towards Song Jin.
This is for a hug from mother.
Song Jin took the daughter from Qin Chi's hands.
Qin Chi gently scratched the tip of the little girl's nose with his fingers, and scolded her with a smile: "You have no conscience, isn't it enough to have a father? You have to look for a mother."
“Hehe.”
Niuniu giggled happily.
Song Jin was just about to tease his daughter when he noticed a little baby next to her feet. He looked down and said, "Hey, Hu Zi can crawl now, and he can crawl so fast?"
“Yeah.”
Hu Zi wanted to climb onto Song Jin.
When the little boy smiles, he has two dimples. He has just learned to crawl and is very active.
Qin Chi teased, "This kid has the talent of a naughty kid."
"Everyone says his temper is like his grandfather's."
Li smiled and lifted Huzi up, and stuffed him into Song Jin's arms as well, "You can't be partial to one and ignore the other, come and hug them both."
Song Jin held the two little babies, one on the left and one on the right.
It was nothing at first, but soon you pushed me and I pushed you.
It seems like they are fighting for territory.
When the adults saw it, they burst into laughter.
Everyone in our little family is happy.
The atmosphere at the old house was not very good. Sanlang went back with the medicine bag and ran straight to find his uncle.
Qin Mingsong was surprised to see him here, "What's the matter, Sanlang?"
"Uncle, a packet of medicine costs one or two taels of silver. I've seen the prescription, and there are some relatively expensive herbs on it." Sanlang didn't say much, but his face clearly showed that he wanted money.
No matter how thick-skinned Qin Mingsong was, he would feel embarrassed to refuse.
He took out one or two ounces of silver and gave it to Sanlang.
Sanlang was so happy that he successfully got the silver that he stuffed the medicine bag into Qin Mingsong's hand, then turned and ran away. While running, he did not forget to remind him, "You need three bowls of water to boil the medicine for your uncle. I will not eat at home tonight. I will go to my eldest brother's house to eat."
Wait for Saburo to run downstairs.
Then he shouted towards the kitchen, "Mom! My second brother and I are having dinner at my eldest brother's house tonight. You and Third Aunt don't have to cook for us."
"You're asking for death, what are you yelling about?"
Old Liu came out holding a shoe insole and was ready to beat them up, "Get out, get out of here, it's better not to eat at home, and it saves food."
When Xiao Liu came out of the kitchen, Sanlang was no longer there. "Didn't you say you were going to get some medicine?"
Qin Mingsong just happened to come over and said, "Second sister-in-law, please help me make some medicine."
"Okay." Xiao Liu took the medicine bag with a smile, "When will my uncle buy some servants? The child's grandparents are waiting for someone to serve them."
Qin Mingsong's face almost collapsed, "I just renovated the house, and I don't have enough money. Let's talk about it later."
Xiao Liu went into the kitchen indifferently.
Qin Mingsong originally wanted to go to the study to accompany Bai Cuiwei, but instead went to find Old Man Qin.
Old Man Qin looked at his son who was frowning.
"What's the matter, Si'er?"
"Dad, my second sister-in-law just reminded me that I should buy someone to serve you and mom, but I have already spent all my savings on building a house."
Qin Mingsong vaguely realized that something was wrong with his condition.
The money on him was almost spent. What would he use to go to Beijing to take part in the Spring Examination next year? Qin Mingsong said distressedly: "Since I passed the examination, I don't know what went wrong. I can't concentrate on studying."
Old Man Qin narrowed his cloudy eyes slightly, "Da Lang said that you have lost your original intention after passing the imperial examination. I don't quite understand what he means, but I think you are a bit like a poor man who suddenly became rich and has no idea how high the sky is or how deep the earth is. If you continue like this, you might as well stay in Qinjiagou, so as not to cause big trouble outside and implicate the whole family."
Qin Mingsong almost broke down after hearing this, "Dad! My son didn't!"
"Probably not."
Old Man Qin didn't seem to want to argue with him. "Maybe I saw it wrong."
Qin Mingsong originally wanted to come to his father to complain.
When he got his financial support, he unexpectedly got scolded by old man Qin.
At present, Qin Mingsong has maintained a good image and reputation in the outside world. After passing the imperial examination, he still kept a low profile and studied, especially last time his family declined a large gift on his behalf. When he occasionally went out to socialize with others, other people's attitude towards him became much better. As smart as he was, he naturally noticed the benefits of this.
But I don't know why.
Although he is so successful outside, he always feels short of breath and lacks any dignity when he returns home.
Even the younger generation's respect for him was superficial.
There is a huge gap between them.
Old Man Qin added, "Fourth son, there is no rush for Mr. Bai. It won't be too late to wait until you pass the imperial examination. Just send him a gift in the name of his student this year."
"Listen to Dad."
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Qin Mingsong lowered his head and said as if in shame, "Dad, do you have money? I am short of money."
Old Man Qin looked at him deeply.
He then stood up and went into the inner room, took out a silver note worth one hundred taels and handed it to Qin Mingsong.
Qin Mingsong put the banknote into his sleeve pocket and said, "Thank you, Dad. I will return you double the amount when I have more money in the future."
Old Man Qin waved his hand to indicate that he could leave.
Qin Mingsong stood up and bowed to take his leave. As he walked, he recalled every detail of what had happened during this period. The more he thought about it, the colder his hands and feet became.
He, who was always cautious, made a fatal mistake, which was to underestimate others. When he heard his father say that Song Xiu was just a merchant's daughter, he looked down on her.
Besides, Qin Chi was right in saying one thing.
Just two women were enough to make him feel overwhelmed.
If he couldn't handle this matter well, how could he survive in the officialdom in the future? Qin Mingsong returned to his dormitory that night.
On the first night that Bai Cuiwei was carried into the Qin family, he stayed in Song Xiu's room.
Outsiders didn't know what Qin Mingsong did, but Song Xiu didn't bother Bai Cuiwei in the next few days. Instead, Rouzhu came to her house with the things that Bai Cuiwei left in the villa.
So someone took over to take care of Bai Cuiwei.
The matter of Qin Mingsong taking a concubine was hotly discussed in the village for several days, but Bai Cuiwei lived in seclusion and was not seen by outsiders, so gradually no one talked about it anymore.
Song Jin was surprised at how quiet the old house was.
On New Year’s Eve, we had the New Year’s Eve dinner.
The entire family of the eldest wife was in the old house, and even Song Jin and Qin Chi were told by Old Man Qin to stay in the old house to keep watch.
Song Jin did not refuse this.
Therefore, it was a pity to see Song Xiu and Bai Cuiwei coexisting peacefully, but the maid Rouzhu looked visibly haggard.
Song Jin sat next to Qin Chi and whispered, "I thought the old house would be lively for a few days, but I didn't expect it to be like this?"
"This is not surprising. If he can't even balance two women, he's not an uncle."
Qin Chi knew his uncle's abilities.
He may be caught off guard at first, but when he comes to his senses, he will definitely try to find a way to balance both sides to avoid causing trouble that will affect his future.
This year, the Qin family's New Year celebrations were even more prosperous than last year.
Because Qin Mingsong passed the imperial examination, many more families sent New Year gifts to the Qin family.
This courtesy should be returned.
The return gift cannot be less than that of others.
After going back and forth, a sum of money was deposited.