Chapter 178: The Torch is Passed on, the Flame Never Stops
The Xie family's official residence is an independent, sun-shaped, two-courtyard house. Since there are only a few people in the family, everyone lives in the south house of the outer courtyard, which is the back house, to avoid various inconveniences. The hall and study in the inner courtyard are only used when guests come. If Liu Gang comes, it is impossible for him to rent a house outside.
On that day, everyone moved into the inner courtyard according to the rules, and Liu Gang lived in the outer courtyard.
The main house, east and west wing rooms, and side rooms in the inner courtyard are all connected by a circular corridor, also known as a corridor with winding paths. On rainy days, we walk along this corridor. In the center is a large courtyard with a miniature fish pond and a small bridge. Whenever Min'er visits home, the family plays here.
"My dear ladies, when are we going to buy a maid from the agent?" It was already night when they finished tidying up. The family sat in the kitchen and chatted. Nanny Feng brought up the old matter: "With such a big house, we need someone to help with the work."
Xia was pounding her legs which were sore from working, and was thinking that any time would be fine, when she suddenly remembered that Ajian had said that Aheng should keep all these things to herself so that she wouldn't treat the house like an inn. She didn't know what Ajian was thinking.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Ah Heng was the most down-to-earth person, but after all, her brother-in-law was the head of the household, so Xia said, "I've been feeling tired these days. Ah Heng and Madam should go together."
"Okay." Shen Heng had already agreed to her sister-in-law's request and nodded readily.
Liu Gang stood up and bowed to Chen Heng: "Master, if there is anything you want me to do, just tell me."
Chen Heng smiled: "Liu Gang, it's only been a year since we last met, but I think you've changed your ways."
Liu Gang scratched his head and said, "I've been in the Meng family shop for so long. I've learned a lot of rules and regulations, and I even know quite a few words."
Nanny Feng on the side smiled and nodded. As there were few people and the Xie family were of commoner origin, they did not know the etiquette that would be expected of commoners and did not understand many things, so there was no need for too many rules. When Prime Minister Xie became successful, even if they wanted to be more casual, others would not allow it.
Everyone was feeling a little tired and wanted to rest early after dinner, but Xie Jian came with Meng Xuanlang, Wu Jin, and Ouyang En.
Ouyang En brought his own wine, and Xia Shi hurriedly took out the dried bamboo shoots and beans that she had dried some time ago to serve them with the wine.
As Shen Heng entered the hall with a wine cup and a bean, she was wondering what kind of wine a minor could drink when she heard Meng Xuanlang ask, "Ouyang, are you really going to the border to fight? That would be dangerous."
"I am a man of great stature. When Wanzhou is in trouble, a passionate man should serve his country with all his heart." Ouyang En said with youthful vigor and boldness, "If we win the battle, we will return victorious; if we lose, we will return as a corpse." After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said, "This is a very good saying. I must pass it on to future generations."
The corner of Chen Heng's mouth twitched. She was really thinking long-term.
Xie Jian glanced at him and said, "Then you have to get married first."
Ouyang En: “…” That’s right.
Wu Jin laughed out loud.
"What are you laughing at?" Meng Xuanlang said with an expression of an adult looking at a child: "Aren't you married yet? You're still a child."
Wu Jin's face darkened instantly. This Meng Xuanlang really deserved a beating recently. He often called him a child. He stuffed a handful of bamboo shoot beans into his mouth and said, "Eat your beans."
"Kids these days can't even say anything." Meng Xuanlang said vaguely while chewing the beans in his mouth: "Ouyang, your descendants may not listen to you."
Wu Jin sneered a few times and waited, he would find a wife soon.
Ouyang En laughed heartily: "With a father like me standing firm, not even the shadow can be crooked. My Ouyang family must be a family of generals who defend our country for generations. Even if we give birth to a girl, she will never be inferior to a boy. Hahahaha."
If Ouyang En knew that hundreds of years later, his words would come true, I don’t know whether he would feel sad or proud.
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