Chapter 205 The Wasted Son of an Ancient Family (3)
"You...you've really changed for the better?"
Jianqiu stared wide-eyed, a mixture of delight and disbelief in her eyes.
Changqing sat down, his chubby face jiggling. "What are you saying? I didn't do anything wrong before. It's just that I understand how hard Auntie works now and don't want to upset her."
Jianqiu had a huge question mark in her heart.
Considerate of your aunt's hard work?
She didn't think that woman had any good intentions. Ever since that woman came to the Marquis's mansion, she had doted on the young master to the point of spoiling him. No, perhaps "indulging" would be a more appropriate word.
Although the young master didn't talk much before, he was a sensible child.
It was because of that woman's indulgence that things turned out this way!
She is one year older than the young master.
I've had a vague feeling that something's wrong for the past two years, but the young master is enjoying it and won't listen to any advice.
but--
What's the situation now?
Was it because the woman's acting was so realistic that it moved the young master?
This... is actually a good thing.
Jianqiu felt relieved, and a plan came to mind.
She smiled, revealing her teeth, "Young master, you're absolutely right to think that way. When you were eight, you didn't go to school, and your aunt almost knelt down in the street begging you. Later, you caused so much trouble, and it was always your aunt who personally apologized and helped smooth things over. For example, you hit Zhao Hanlin's son..."
Changqing shook his head. "I didn't hit Zhao Hanlin's son. We just had a conflict and exchanged a few insults."
He remembered that such a thing had happened.
It's true that the original owner caused the trouble, but to be honest, a large part of the responsibility didn't lie with the original owner. To some extent, it was a matter of mutual responsibility. However, Aunt Bai Susu always came to apologize, making it seem like it was all the original owner's fault.
So, the original owner had a bad reputation, and the stepmother really deserves a lot of credit for that.
He immediately recounted what had happened in detail, and finally sighed, "My aunt is just too kind to me and only wants to settle things as soon as possible, so as soon as she heard the news, she went straight to apologize."
Jianqiu looked at Changqing as if he were an idiot.
Then, Changqing patted his chest and laughed, "That's why I can't let my aunt down. From today onwards, I've decided to be an obedient child!"
Jianqiu: .....
Something feels really strange.
She decided to wait and see.
Anyway, the young master is already like this, things can't get any worse.
As dusk fell.
Little Mao is here.
He brought the food from the kitchen.
"Brother Changqing, the kitchen made braised pork hock today, and I specially asked them to get you two of the fattest ones, they smell amazing!"
As soon as he reached the gate of the courtyard, he shouted.
Jianqiu walked out with a frown.
"No manners! Who are you calling brother? A young master is a young master!"
She gave a cold shout.
According to the rules of the Marquis's mansion, servants are not allowed to enter the master's courtyard. Xiao Mao dared not overstep this rule, but he was used to being casual with the original owner and calling him Brother Song was a matter of chivalry. Everyone was like that, and he was used to Jian Qiu's scolding, so he didn't take it to heart.
"Hehe, this is how we address each other in the martial arts world, Jianqiu. You're a woman, you don't understand, so don't get involved. The young master doesn't have any objections."
"Right, young master?"
He chuckled and stood swaggering at the door.
The young master has never cared about trivial matters; he is confident that the young master will side with him.
Behind Jianqiu.
Changqing slowly walked out, and upon hearing the question, he scratched his head.
Jianqiu's gaze also turned over.
Changqing: "I, I don't know. Is it okay to fall down like this? Or, Xiaomao, shall we go ask Auntie? Let's see what she has to say. Auntie loves me the most, so she must be right."
*Pfft*
Jianqiu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
She really didn't expect the young master to say such a thing.
Xiao Mao's heart skipped a beat.
Should we ask Auntie about this?
Even if I am the concubine's person, if I ask her about this, she will still punish me.
He quickly waved his hand, "Young master, young master, this is how we address each other in private, how could we possibly mention it to the adults?"
Changqing seemed a little confused.
"So, is this right or wrong? Maybe we should ask my father tomorrow morning."
ah?
Xiao Mao's face twitched.
We can't let this escalate to this extent.
He didn't bother to give his reasons, and immediately shook his head repeatedly, "This, this is of course not, not quite right, young master, from now on, from now on I will still call you young master."
Changqing replied, "Whatever."
Jianqiu suppressed a laugh, took the food box from Xiaomao's hand, and then pulled Changqing into the courtyard.
Behind him, Xiao Mao's face scrunched up.
He sensed something was off.
no.
We'll observe for a few more days. If things don't look good, we'll have to report to my wife as soon as possible.
Hahahaha.
Back in the front hall, Jianqiu finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Young master, you've really shown some cleverness today! I never expected your explanation to be so effective!"
Changqing looked innocent. "I just thought my aunt must know a lot, so it's always good to ask her."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Jianqiu nodded repeatedly. "You're right, and—"
She paused, then added, "Take a look at how she manages Song Changming, and learn from her. She makes things so much easier for your aunt."
Changqing shook his head: "Song Changming just doesn't want to go to school."
"Forget about this, let's eat something first, I'm hungry."
As he spoke, he took the food box and opened it, and a strong aroma of meat wafted out.
It contains a great variety of ingredients.
Dishes such as braised goose feet, stewed pork hock with yam, shrimp ball and chicken skin soup, and steamed duck leg with fermented rice wine...
There were five or six dishes in total.
The meal was mostly oily and meaty, with only a small dish of fermented soybeans that could be considered a vegetarian dish. There wasn't much rice either, just two small bowls.
"really!"
Jianqiu frowned. "I've reminded Xiaomao many times to take two more vegetarian dishes, but he forgets this time and he forgets again next time!"
Changqing, on the other hand, felt a surge of appetite; it was a natural bodily reaction.
The original owner was used to high-oil food.
However, it's no wonder she's overweight at this age, given how much oily food she eats.
This is very unhealthy.
I need to lose weight.
Changqing frowned.
"Young master, your aunt advised you to eat less oily food and exercise more. Now that you've made up your mind to listen to your aunt, you can't eat too much this time."
Remembering Changqing's words, Jianqiu raised her head and offered another word of advice.
She had tried to persuade him before, but to no avail. It was rare for the young master to have such awareness, so she wanted to make use of it, but she didn't know if it would be effective.
Yes.
The aunt did advise the original owner, and she did so in front of the guests, but she never interfered in private.
They openly advise, but privately indulge.
That's the method.
Changqing chuckled inwardly and took out some rice. "Today, we'll eat rice and fermented soybeans. As a man, I keep my word. My aunt advised me, so I'll listen to her!"
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