Chapter 281 Treat 2
Zhiwen felt very sad when he saw Li Yingdi like this.
She knew that her mother had lived a hard life over the years. Her father had changed his mind and married a second wife, and later even drove her back to serve her grandparents.
He wanted to support his mother, but he was still young at the time and was unable to support his mother on her own.
So I could only let my mother return to the mountains sadly.
He did have some feelings for Dong Jiaojiao, and he also knew why Dong Wan often brought Dong Jiaojiao home.
It turned out that he didn't think so much and had no intention of marrying Dong Jiaojiao.
He is a scholar, how could he marry a merchant girl? He must marry a wife who can help him in his future.
But if Dong Jiaojiao is willing, he can also take her as a concubine, just like her aunt.
But now his mother doesn't want him to have anything to do with the Dong family, so he must listen to her.
His mother's life is already very difficult, and he definitely won't make her sad because of Dong Jiaojiao.
"Don't worry, mom. When I pass the exam, I will go to the academy to teach, and then take you out to live with me." Zhiwen said, holding Li Yingdi's hand.
"No, you can't teach. You're going to be an official in the future, so how can you teach?
"Son, don't worry about me. Mom is fine here. Don't let me delay you." Li Yingdi said hurriedly.
Her only hope now is her son. If her son's studies are delayed because of her, she will never forgive herself.
"Don't worry, Mom. I can teach and study at the same time, and it won't affect my imperial examinations," said Zhiwen.
"That won't work either, Zhiwen, listen to your mother. Don't think about anything now, just study hard.
"When you pass the imperial examination and become an official, only then will I be able to be proud." Li Yingdi said firmly.
"Okay, let's talk about it later. It's too early now. I haven't even passed the imperial examination." Zhiwen said.
At this time, someone came to look for Zhiwen and Li Ying. After all, today was to celebrate Zhiwen's admission to the children's voice competition, so how could the protagonist not be here?
"Zhiwen, Yingdi, come quickly, Zhiwen's grandma is here." Zhang Cuihua looked around and finally found Zhiwen and Li Yingdi.
"I'm coming, I'm coming." Li Yingdi agreed and went back.
Zhiwen also followed in to entertain the guests.
"Yingdi, you silly girl, why didn't you tell us about such a big thing as Zhiwen being admitted to Tongsheng?
I'm your biological mother. How can you be so calm when no one from your family comes to deal with such a serious matter?" As soon as they met, Li Yingdi's mother hit her several times.
Ever since Gu Bei married a second wife and her parents-in-law didn't let her make decisions, Li Yingdi became disappointed with them.
She didn't tell her parents that Zhiwen was admitted to the children's singing competition. It wasn't that she didn't want to tell them on purpose, but she just forgot.
How could Li Yingdi miss the chance to show off in her mother's family?
"Well, mom, I'm glad you're here. I was so happy that Zhiwen was admitted to Tongsheng that I forgot to inform you," said Li Yingdi.
"Why are you so unreliable in doing things? Fortunately, your brother went to town today and heard about it.
Otherwise, wouldn't we have missed out? If we weren't there for Zhiwen's big wedding, how would he think of us?" Li Ying also complained to her father.
"Okay, don't you know? Many relatives and friends have come to our house, you should go in quickly." Li Yingdi still had a grudge against her father, and her words were neither cold nor enthusiastic.
"You..." Li Ying had never seen her father suffer such an insult before, and she was about to explode immediately.
But he was stopped by Li Yingdi's younger brother: "Dad, we are here to congratulate you. We haven't seen my eldest nephew yet."
Li Ying looked at his father and realized that they were there to ease the relationship with their daughter.
"Ahem, okay, where is Zhiwen? We've been here for such a long time, why haven't we seen Zhiwen?" Li Ying looked at his father and said.
"Grandpa, I'm here." Zhiwen also came over.
"Hey, Zhiwen, come here and let grandma see you. I've known for a long time that my eldest grandson has a promising future."
"Yes, Zhiwen is really capable. He became a student at such a young age. It will be no problem for him to become a scholar or a juren in the future." Li Yingdi's brother's wife also followed suit in praising him.
Although Zhiwen had heard a lot of praise in the past two days, he still couldn't help blushing when he heard his grandma and aunt praising him.
"Grandma, aunt, come in quickly. The meal will be served soon. Eat more later." Zhiwen said quickly, fearing that they would continue to praise him.
"Yes, Dad, Mom, and little brother, please go and take your seats. Dinner will be served soon." Li Yingdi also hurriedly led them to their seats.
"Oh, is it Zhiwen's grandma and grandpa? You are late today. Come here quickly. It's just right for us to sit at the same table." Dong Wan's father stood up and greeted them immediately when he saw the Li family come in.
"Well, we are a little late because we are far away. You came early." Li Ying looked at her father and thought he was Zhiwen's grandfather. In such occasions, he must have a better position than old man Dong.
So hold your chin high when you speak.
Old Man Dong was a very smart man, and of course he could see what Old Man Li was thinking, but he didn't care.
Let him be proud for a while. He has already made all the arrangements. Later, Old Man Li won’t be able to laugh anymore.
"Well, I came here early, isn't it just to get the wine delivered earlier?
Zhiwen is my grandson after all, so I paid for all the drinks at today's banquet," said Father Dong.
"What do you mean by your grandson? He's my daughter's son, my own grandson. What does that have to do with you?
Your daughter is just a second wife, or to put it bluntly, a concubine, not even a proper relative, and yet you brazenly claim she's your grandson." Old Man Li's words were like tearing off the Dong family's face.
"You... huh, you don't know what you're talking about. I won't talk to you." Old Man Dong originally wanted to have a good talk with him, but then he remembered that his daughter was indeed from the second wife.
Strictly speaking, they are not relatives, and Zhiwen is the child of Li Yingdi, the first wife who was married in a formal ceremony, so he has nothing to do with them.
But it doesn’t matter. Soon, the Li family will no longer be able to laugh.
"Hmph, Zhiwen is my grandson. Unlike some people who are so shameless that they rush to claim him as their grandson." Li Yingdi's mother said with a pout.
"I have never seen anyone with such a thick face. A concubine's family actually talks about grandson. It's ridiculous." Li Yingdi's brother and sister-in-law also said.
"Really? A concubine's father is sitting at the same table with us for dinner. How rude!"
"That's right, I'd better change the table. I don't want to eat at the same table with such people."
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The people around heard what they said and started talking about it.
Old Man Dong's face turned blue and red. He had never suffered such humiliation before.
Given his temper, he really wanted to flip the table and leave.
But when he thought about what would happen next, he suppressed his anger.
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