Chapter 42
Two days later.
The small courtyard where Zhu Fu lives is very lively tonight.
After Siqin's two-month adaptation period is over, she may return to Bach II with Zhu Xiyuan and live in Kemp Manor.
It just so happened that Zhu Zhengde and his wife also came to the resort this time, giving them a chance to try to get along with each other and get used to each other in advance.
To outsiders, Si Yin is Si Qin's illegitimate son. Wealthy families like the Zhu and Si families attach great importance to reputation, and illegitimate children are simply a shame.
Moreover, Zhu Zhengde did not particularly look down upon the nouveau riche business family like the Si family. Moreover, the Si family later declined for dishonorable reasons. When Si Yin and Zhu Xiyuan met, he was still a young man who barely made a living by relying on the credit points of the Imperial Army. No matter how you looked at it, he was not a match for the eldest son of the Zhu family.
Unfortunately, his seven years of opposition were of no avail.
Not only is Zhu Xiyuan so determined that he wants to elope with Si Yin, but his child is already so grown up.
Zhu Zhengde had no way to turn back time, let alone send Zhu Fu back.
The only thing that comforted him was that his little grandson was really lovable.
The last time I treated a little life with such tenderness was probably more than 20 years ago when I first became a father.
Now, Fu Fu was lying between him, Sally and Siqin, on a soft blanket, with her hands resting on her face and sleeping soundly.
Zhu Zhengde was a little worried that his arms would get numb from being pressed like this, but Si Yin said that he always did this at home and was used to it.
Zhu Zhengde was worried but also a little happy. This little guy seemed to be gifted. If he could be raised by him, he would definitely be more promising than his three disappointing children.
Unfortunately, even when Fu Fu was sleeping, she had to keep the same distance from each of the three grandparents, absolutely not favoring any one of them. She had to treat everyone equally and definitely would not be willing to be raised by him alone.
This child is extremely attached to his fathers. Although he is still young, Zhu Zhengde still feels a little uncomfortable with it. He always feels that this is detrimental to the cultivation of masculinity.
There are too many things in his life that he cannot stand. When he was young, he could still be sharp about it, but the older he gets, the more he realizes that there are many things he is powerless to do anything about.
Fortunately, there is this little child who is willing to smile at me, hold my hand and call me grandpa sweetly.
Then, as long as he could get one of his sons to a position as high and powerful as possible, his life would be worth it.
The kitten was smacking its lips in its dream. I wonder what delicious food it was dreaming about.
His ears are the same creamy white as his tail, and are as fluffy as a real Minute cat, and his personality can be as delicate as a cat's at times.
It's as easy to fall asleep as a cat, but also as easy to wake up.
The little boy suddenly opened his eyes. The adults' whispered conversation was not interrupted by his waking up. Only a few pairs of big hands gently stroked his back.
It was very comfortable and the kitten wanted to go back to sleep, but then he realized what had woken him up.
It’s Zhu Xiyuan’s wristwatch.
He buried his face in his arms and stole a glance at his mother through the gap.
After seeing the message on his wristband, Zhu Xiyuan frowned slightly, then whispered something to Si Yin.
His father looked skeptical and disapproving, then made a move to stand up.
But Zhu Xiyuan held his hand and shook his head gently.
In Siqin's current situation, she must be accompanied by a familiar adult and cannot be left alone with Zhu Zhengde and his wife.
Otherwise, even if it looks calm now, who knows what will happen.
Si Yin couldn't persuade him and had to agree.
Zhu Xiyuan stood up, and Zhu Fu immediately closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.
He had a hunch that his father didn't want him to know about this.
Sure enough, Zhu Xiyuan's movements and voice were also very quiet, for fear of waking the child: "Dad, Mom, I have to go back first."
Given Zhu Zhengde's desire for control, it would be best to report everything to him.
But he was also worried about waking up Fu Fu, so he had to give up.
After Zhu Xiyuan's footsteps disappeared, Zhu Fu opened her eyes again without being noticed, wondering why her father left suddenly.
At this moment, all his family members gathered here to chat, except Zhu Shaoquan, who said he had work to deal with and stayed in his room without coming out.
Although there was no evidence, his intuition told him...it was related to Zhu Shaoquan.
The kitten's alarm bells rang loudly.
If I remember correctly, tomorrow is the day when the emperor announces Xu Tieren as the new marshal, and it is also the day when Zhu Xiyuan and Zhu Shaoquan must be present.
It is very likely that the next cabinet intern will be chosen from among them.
Fu Fu's little head was working at high speed.
If I were Zhu Shaoquan, what purpose would I want to achieve?
He must be taking this opportunity to climb up the ladder.
If you become your Majesty's confidant, you will no longer look down on anyone, no matter if they are generals or marshals.
So, if there is another descendant of the Zhu family who may be better than you competing with you, how can you maximize your advantage?
If it were Zhu Xiyuan and Si Yin, they would definitely compete fairly and would accept the result regardless of victory or defeat.
But if it is Zhu Shaoquan, it may not be the case.
Zhu Fu will never forget how he, in his previous life, used despicable means to eliminate his opponents and earn the position of Son of God.
In this life, he is likely to repeat himself——
The kitten's pupils suddenly constricted.
What good could come of inviting Zhu Xiyuan to my place alone when no one is at home?
No, he must find a way to stop it!
Fu Fu shook her tail, deliberately making it swing louder so that the adults would notice it.
The sound of their conversation suddenly stopped.
Now Fu Fu is the center of the whole family, and everything revolves around him.
The kitten turned over and opened its eyes drowsily, as if it had just woken up. Its voice was also sticky: "Daddy..."
Si Yin went forward and picked him up: "Are you awake?"
The kitten leaned in his arms and rubbed his eyes: "Daddy, where is Daddy?"
In fact, in private, he would call Zhu Xiyuan "Mommy" to Si Yin, but Si Yin told him not to call her that in front of others, especially when his grandfather was present.
Si Yin pushed aside his bangs that were blocking his eyes: "He has something to do, he will be here soon."
The child had just woken up and his eyes were still a little dazed.
He probably didn't realize that his father's departure was temporary. He suddenly looked very aggrieved, with tears in his eyes: "Looking for Daddy, looking for Daddy..."
Si Yin couldn't do anything about him. He was easy to coax at other times, but when he just woke up, if he couldn't see Zhu Xiyuan, no matter what he did, he wouldn't be able to coax him.
Fu Fu's tears were like beads that had broken off the string. Si Yin could still hold it back, but the grandparents couldn't bear to see their little darling cry, so they all stood up and reached out their hands.
"Oh, what's wrong? Let grandma take a look."
"Come, come, grandpa, hold me."
Even Siqin raised her head, looking like she wanted to say something.
If he were at home, Si Yin might not spoil him, but the elders are very kind to the little one and would give him everything he wants.
Si Yin compromised: "I'll take you to find him, okay?"
The kid stopped crying immediately.
Si Yin: "..."
I feel like you're pretending, but I can't say it.
But Siqin was still here, and he couldn't leave alone.
Sally came to the rescue in time: "Xiao Si, you stay here with your mother, I will take the baby."
Before Si Yin could answer, she had already brought Fu Fu over.
Si Yin looked at his empty arms and was stunned.
Fu Fu was a little torn between Sally and Si Yin. If Zhu Shaoquan really wanted to do something to Zhu Xiyuan, it would be best if Sally could catch him on the spot.
After thinking this through, he threw himself into his grandmother's arms without hesitation.
Si Yin, who was decisively abandoned: "..."
In fact, he didn't want to stay and face Zhu Zhengde face to face!
Sally was not as strong as the men, so Fufu didn't let her hold her and wanted to get down and walk by herself. Sally was very satisfied with her grandson's understanding.
After saying he was going to find his father, the little guy stopped crying. On the way, Sally told him some embarrassing stories about the three Zhu brothers and sisters when they were young, which made Fu Fu laugh.
The grandfather and grandson talked and laughed as they came to Zhu Shaoquan's residence.
The door was not closed. Sally changed her shoes first as usual and took the cub's hand: "Come, let's find where Daddy is."
The kitten twitched its ears.
upstairs……
Sally also heard the sound coming from above.
Is it on top?
The two walked to the stairs and heard a fierce argument suddenly break out upstairs, with the voices being indistinct.
Sally's expression changed. Just as he was about to go up to take a look, he heard a muffled sound and then the sound of something heavy falling to the ground.
Then, Zhu Xiyuan fell down the stairs.
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