Chapter 206 The Wasted Son of an Ancient Family (4)
Jianqiu couldn't help but admire him.
Because Changqing really didn't eat any meat; he just ate a bowl of rice with fermented soybeans and then put down his chopsticks.
"How can you sleep if you eat so little?"
She couldn't help but ask.
Changqing shook his head. "I don't know. I've never eaten this little before."
That was the truth, and Jianqiu couldn't help but smile slightly upon hearing it.
Changqing had already stood up. "I'm going to take a walk in the yard to digest my food."
Under Jianqiu's surprised gaze, he slowly walked out.
This body is too fat.
Although being fleshy makes one more resilient, lacking agility is unacceptable!
I walked about three kilometers.
He had just rested when Jianqiu had already cleaned up the dishes. When she saw Changqing return panting, she quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat.
"Qiu Mei, thank you for taking care of me all this time."
Changqing suddenly said.
Jianqiu paused, "I'm older than you!"
“But I’m taller and heavier than you,” Changqing said with a grin.
Jianqiu gave a helpless snort, "Fine, young master, call me whatever you like, but—"
She thought for a moment and asked, "Young master, what are your plans for the future? Do you want to go to school? Your aunt has always hoped that you would go to school!"
Is this... the start of encouraging students to study?
Changqing pondered for a moment.
Going to school was of little significance to him.
Moreover, suddenly suggesting going to school is a rather drastic change and not appropriate.
He never thought about becoming the top scholar in the imperial examination and bringing honor to his family.
It's better that the Song family is finished.
So he said, "I'm not going. The things taught in school are too simple and boring. Besides, those classmates are all incredibly stupid. I'm not going to hang out with them."
Jianqiu: ?
As expected, the young master is still a young master; he doesn't want to go to school.
However, it's not bad that things have changed at all.
She accepted the result quite quickly.
"Then wipe your own sweat!"
She tossed the handkerchief into Changqing's arms, turned, and left.
Changqing:...
night.
He heard from the system that Song Changming had been beaten, begged for forgiveness, and agreed to go to school.
"Oh dear, you foolish little brother, you have no backbone at all?"
Changqing laughed.
The next day.
He then deliberately bumped into Song Changming.
Sure enough, he had been beaten; he was limping as he walked. It seems his scumbag father hit him hard.
As soon as Song Changming saw Changqing, he showed a jealous and resentful expression. He was obviously very dissatisfied with himself being beaten and forced to go to school, while Changqing could play every day.
"This is not fair!"
He suddenly gritted his teeth, glared at Changqing, and said fiercely, "Why do I have to go to school, but you don't?"
They've arrived.
Changqing chuckled inwardly, thinking to himself, "My good brother really does feel very aggrieved."
He immediately laughed, describing it lightly, "That's because I was bolder and made a bigger scene than you back then, which is why my parents gave in."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Behind him.
Song Changming, however, fell into deep thought.
He still vaguely remembered what happened two years ago. His mother also wanted Song Changqing to go to school, but he started crying and fussing from the beginning and refused to go. Later, he even ran out of the house and hid. It took a whole day for people to find him. His mother was so scared that she almost cried and never dared to force him to go to school again.
Yes, it caused quite a stir.
The whole city knows.
That makes sense!
If I just cry and make a fuss, my parents won't take it to heart. But if I secretly run away and hide, my parents will definitely be frightened and won't dare to force me anymore.
Song Changming's eyes lit up.
...
"Young master, it's getting late, why aren't you asleep yet?"
Jianqiu was fanning herself while dozing off.
But Changqing was still very energetic; he was reading a book.
Of course, it wasn't the Four Books and Five Classics I was reading, but rather those storybooks, illustrated with pictures.
"Go to sleep if you're sleepy."
Changqing Road.
Jianqiu shook her head repeatedly.
"Young master hasn't slept yet, how dare I leave?"
"Then let's wait a little longer," Changqing said with a smile.
Tonight is going to be lively.
Jianqiu tried to cheer herself up, but after a short while, her little head started nodding again.
Changqing found it amusing and turned the pages of the book less loudly.
Before half an incense stick had burned.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside.
"Young Master, Young Master!"
Xiao Mao's voice startled Jian Qiu, who jumped up. Chang Qing also stood up, and the two went outside. They saw Xiao Mao sweating profusely, with a maidservant following behind his aunt. Everyone looked extremely anxious.
Upon seeing Changqing emerge, Xiao Mao quickly asked, "Young Master, have you seen the Second Young Master? He... he's gone."
ah?
Jianqiu was stunned.
Where is the second young master?
Changqing knew what was going on and immediately showed his shock.
"My younger brother is missing! What happened?"
The maid behind Xiao Mao stepped forward and said, "It's like this. The second young master went out with his servant today, originally to buy writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstones. But halfway there, he suddenly sent the servant away and left on his own. That damned servant didn't report it in time. He searched until dark but couldn't find it before coming back to tell us about it. When the madam heard it, she almost fainted."
Oh, I see. This kid's been quite clever today.
Changqing gave it a thumbs up.
"I saw my younger brother in the garden during the day. He didn't seem to want to go to school. Could that be the reason? Sigh, it's all my fault as the older brother for not setting a good example. Before..."
At this point, he showed a guilty expression.
Jianqiu: ....
Xiao Mao and the servant woman also recalled that two years ago, the eldest son had skipped school and run away like this.
Both of them had complex and indescribable expressions.
Xiao Mao thought to himself, "They're not even blood brothers, how come they even play the same moves?"
My younger brother has gone missing.
As the older brother, I can't just stay at home doing nothing.
Changqing naturally followed in haste.
In the front courtyard hall.
He saw his stepmother Bai Susu looking flustered, and his scumbag father Song Yu was also there. He seemed to have just finished court and was still wearing his official robes. His expression was gloomy and cold. When he saw Changqing, he snorted coldly.
"How dare you show your face here! Changming learned this from you!"
“My lord, this cannot be blamed on Changqing,” Bai Susu advised.
Changqing couldn't help but admire this woman; even at a time like this, she didn't forget to play the role of a loving mother.
Song Yu snorted again and said nothing more.
Changqing stepped forward and said, "Father, Mother, why don't I go and help look for him too? I know some friends outside, and perhaps they have seen my brother."
The Marquis slammed his fist on the table in annoyance, “What use are your cronies!”
They're all slackers.
The Marquis looked down on those people.
Changqing laughed, "Then, why don't we report it to the authorities? Last year, I also went into hiding, and it was only after I reported it to the authorities that they found me."
"no!"
This time, before the scumbag father could speak, the stepmother spoke up.
A scholar.
Reputation is very important. My son doesn't want to go to school and has even run away. If we report it to the authorities, won't everyone know about it?
The scumbag father immediately realized what was happening and shook his head repeatedly.
"Reporting to the authorities over such a trivial matter is utterly disrespectful, Song Changqing! You'll be of marriageable age in a couple of years, how can you still be so immature!"
Changqing remained silent for a moment.
Fine, if I disagree, I'll just have to criticize him a bit.
Bai Susu tugged at Song Yu's sleeve, "My lord, please calm down. Changqing is still young, so it's normal for his thinking to be immature."
They directly assigned the wrong blame to someone.
Changqing wanted to ask why he had reported it to the authorities back then, but he didn't say anything.
Bai Susu looked at Changqing, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Changqing, this time we may really need your help. Don't you have many friends outside? Ask them to help search as well. Just keep a low profile and find the person. The Marquis's mansion will reward you."
Changqing naturally nodded in agreement.
The Marquis finally realized what was happening.
Those fair-weather friends might actually be useful.
The youngest son is the heir we're grooming to be, so we can't let his reputation be tarnished by him running away from school. Should we report him to the authorities? Wouldn't that make it public knowledge?
The important thing is to find the person discreetly and bring them back.
“You have done your best to find your brother, and you will be rewarded!” So he said.
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