However, they never considered the consequences of being discovered.
They always thought that if there were no marks, nothing would happen, but they forgot that such top-quality goods are hard to find in small counties.
However, Jiang Nuan was still glad that Huang Chuan hadn't gone to a place like the prefectural city, a place teeming with all sorts of people, to pawn his jade pendant.
The city is full of people and eyes, so it's not something you can just hide.
"That's why I always say that a person can be not smart, but they must not be stupid," Grandma Jiang said sharply, expressing her opinion. "Such a stupid person must be kept firmly under control and not allowed to make any progress."
"Okay, I understand what to do."
After understanding what the two old ladies meant, Jiang Nuan immediately went to find her other sons, including Huang Xiaosi, and they were all called over.
First, recount the foolish things Huang Laoda did, then ask seriously, "Your eldest brother probably won't be able to become the Marquis of Liuxian anymore. Does anyone have any ideas?"
"Mother," Huang Xiaosan swallowed hard before tentatively asking, "Do you mean you want to choose someone from the three of us?"
"Isn't that obvious? There are only four of you brothers in total. If you exclude your eldest brother, there are only three of you left."
"There is an order of seniority, so logically it should be the second brother's turn."
“I don’t want it,” Huang Lao Er waved his hand directly. “Whether it’s wealth or power, what you earn step by step is what you truly own. Otherwise, you can’t keep it even if you get it. I’m the dumbest. If even my eldest brother is like this, I’m even less capable.”
Unlike others, Huang Lao Er felt that the matter of Huang Chuan and his wife ultimately boiled down to four words: sudden wealth and status!
Wealth and status came too suddenly, and people's temperament and knowledge couldn't keep up, which is why they gradually became restless and turned into what they are now.
Therefore, he didn't dare to accept it.
I wouldn't dare accept any more benefits.
What might seem like a meteoric rise to success to others, he saw as a hot potato.
"Second Brother," Huang Xiaosan said in great surprise, "Are you serious?"
"Of course, I won't pay you back if I lie to you," Huang Lao Er said with a smirk before explaining, "Our starting point is already high enough. With Mother as our banner, we can achieve twice the result with half the effort no matter what we do. As long as we dare to fight, we will definitely have our day. There is no need for any title at all."
The title "Marquis of Liuxian" sounds nice, but it's really just a way for the Ji family to win people's hearts.
You're bound to be swayed by favors you receive; if I were to actually agree, I certainly wouldn't be as carefree as I am now in the future.
These words made Huang Xiaosan feel very ashamed. "Mother, I don't want it anymore either."
Despite his self-proclaimed intelligence, he lacked his brother's insightful understanding. Even though the business was already on track and the profits were becoming increasingly substantial, hearing this still made him feel a surge of excitement.
This is unbelievable!
Actually, he wasn't that fond of power.
After reflecting on it, Huang Xiaosan felt even more that he wasn't magnanimous enough.
Seeing this, Huang Xiaosi also spoke up, "If you don't want it, I don't want it either."
"But is it because of the imperial examination?"
“No,” Huang Xiaosi explained very seriously, “I just want to be an official. It’s not that I like the imperial examination. It’s just a means to an end. As long as I can achieve my goal, the process doesn’t matter.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan became interested. "If that's the case, why not just accept the title?"
“If my second and third brothers don’t want it, it must be something bad,” Huang Xiaosi frowned deeply. “I don’t collect junk.”
Jiang Nuan couldn't help but twitch at the corner of her mouth at the rogue-like theory he spouted like a grocery store customer.
Just as I was about to speak, I heard a thud and turned around to see An San fall from the tree.
"Dark Three, what's going on?"
An San was very embarrassed. He didn't expect to make such a basic mistake. "Madam, my foot went numb and I accidentally missed a step."
He would never admit that he was shocked by Huang Xiaosi's words.
The marquis was reduced to rags, and even someone accustomed to such sights couldn't suppress their shock.
Jiang Nuan waved her hand helplessly at this half-hearted and extremely perfunctory excuse, "If your legs are numb, go rest in the pavilion in front. There aren't so many rules at home."
"yes!"
Although An San obediently walked over and sat down, his ears involuntarily perked up, wanting to hear what other bizarre things the three brothers would say.
An San's move instantly dispelled the tense and solemn atmosphere. The three brothers looked at each other and couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"How dare you laugh at others?" Jiang Nuan had a headache. "Wasn't it because you scared them?"
Otherwise, how could a battle-hardened bodyguard have fallen from a tree?
“How can you blame us?” Huang Xiaosi retorted in a low voice. “It’s clearly his own lack of self-control.”
Huang Xiaosi's face was burning.
He resolutely refused to admit that he had scared someone so much that they fell off the tree.
"Let's not talk about that now, let's get back to business," Jiang Nuan steered the conversation back on track, "Are you sure you won't regret your choice?"
To be honest, Jiang Nuan also felt that the title "Marquis of Liuxian" was somewhat useless; the name itself was unappealing.
However, having a title at one's disposal provides more options, so it's not necessarily a bad thing.
This kind of title can provide a safety net, allowing mediocre and incompetent people to make a living and secure their livelihood.
But someone as stupid as the eldest brother, who doesn't even realize he's causing trouble, definitely has to be excluded.
“I definitely won’t regret it,” Huang Lao Er said firmly. “Brother Fang said I’ve made great progress and have a good understanding of military strategy. I’m ready to go to the battlefield anytime. Once I find a suitable warhorse, I’ll go to the Northwest to enlist.”
Huang Lao Er has always lived a very clear-headed life.
I used to think about my wife, kids, and warm bed every day; now I hope to go to the battlefield and kill the enemy as soon as possible.
Everyone in his family was working hard to improve themselves, and he didn't want to fall behind.
"Good ambition," Jiang Nuan said, even though she knew that swords and spears had no eyes. "Give me the warhorse. You prepare your armor and armor. Before you leave, I will definitely give you a peerless steed."
"Really?" Huang Lao Er was very happy. "Thank you, Mother. I'll discuss it with my wife and then leave. Mother, please prepare the warhorse as soon as possible."
"Don't worry, it definitely won't interfere with important business."
“If Second Brother doesn’t regret it, I don’t regret it either,” Huang Xiaosan said, touching his nose. “I prefer money to power and titles.”
He may have been terrified of poverty in the past, and only money and food can give him a sense of security.
As for the title, he wanted it, but didn't have the guts to take it.
The eldest brother couldn't be caught, the second brother didn't dare to take it, and even though Huang Xiaosan thought he was clever, he didn't dare to reach out.
A noble title is merely icing on the cake; it's good to hold onto it securely, but if you can't, there won't be any good results.
Although he didn't know for sure yet, he had a feeling that his older brother was really going to have a bad end this time.
I can't quite describe the feeling; on one hand, I feel he deserved it, and on the other hand, I feel that fate is playing tricks on him.
They were able to get through the toughest times together, but now that they're rich, they can't share it.
It's a pity, a regret, but there's nothing we can do about it.
Huang Xiaosan's words surprised Jiang Nuan.
Of the four brothers, the third son was the most enthusiastic about power, but he was able to relinquish the power he had acquired.
Knowing how to restrain one's desire for power is a very rare quality.
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