Chapter 203 The Wasted Son of an Ancient Family (1)
"I don't want to go to school! I don't want to go to school! Why don't my brothers go to school, but I have to!"
Changqing opened his eyes.
I found myself lying comfortably on a soft, plush recliner, eating sunflower seeds and watching a show.
before.
A young man dressed in a light blue robe was shouting happily. This man was Song Changming, the younger brother of the original owner in this life.
In the main seat.
The beautiful woman, dressed in equally plain clothes, frowned.
She hadn't said anything yet.
Suddenly, Song Changming turned around and stared intently at Changqing.
"Song Changqing! I am Mother's own son! Why? Why are you the one Mother loves and pampers the most, while I am treated like an adopted child!"
His eyes were filled with resentment, and his voice was filled with gritted teeth, as if it were bursting out from between his teeth.
Changqing:...
He hasn't figured out the situation yet.
However, the woman in the main seat changed her expression upon hearing this and slammed her hand on the table.
"Changming! How dare you speak to your elder brother like that!"
The woman gave a stern scolding.
Song Changming was clearly terrified of his mother, and immediately put away his fierce expression, standing there with his hands clasped.
“Apologize to your elder brother!” the woman said again.
Song Changming's face showed a struggle. He secretly glanced at his mother's expression in the main seat. Seeing her extremely stern expression, he finally gave in and stepped forward to bow to Changqing.
"Brother, I'm sorry, I acted impulsively just now. Please don't hold it against me for Mother's sake."
Changqing snorted and stood up abruptly.
"I went out to play. Xiao Mao said he would take me to a nice place today."
The original owner was always so willful at home, and Changqing imitated her style, swaggering up and walking outside.
Behind her, the woman glared at Song Changming before smiling and calling out to Changqing.
"Changqing, remember to come back for dinner. By the way, do you have enough pocket money? I have a hundred-tael silver note here. Why don't you take it and use it first?"
As she spoke, she gave a wink, and the old woman beside her stepped forward and presented a silver note for one hundred taels.
Changqing smiled and reached out to take it.
"Then thank you, Mother!"
He gave a perfunctory bow and swaggered out.
Walk through a long corridor.
Then we walked through another courtyard.
Changqing stopped.
no way.
I'm tired, I need to catch my breath before continuing.
Although this body is only ten years old, it weighs an estimated 150 pounds, making it a very fat person. Its heart rate increases and it sweats profusely when it walks a long distance.
"This is not a simple matter."
Changqing's eyes flickered, and he simply sat down.
View the plot!
After half an incense stick's time, he let out a long breath, and his expression changed.
really.
Things are not as simple as they seem.
The original owner came from a good family.
Her father was a hereditary marquis. Although the next generation would have to be demoted, at least they would be wealthy and worry-free. Her mother was the daughter of the Vice Minister of Rites, and also came from an official family. She and Marquis Song had been betrothed since childhood.
They weren't particularly close.
That's how it is these days; once the family has arranged it, you're expected to marry.
Even their marriage was somewhat rushed.
Because the old Marquis was seriously ill and needed his son to get married to bring him good luck, the marriage was arranged ahead of schedule.
Of course, there is no scientific basis for the idea of using a marriage alliance to bring good fortune.
After the two got married.
The old marquis held on for another year or so before finally passing away. It was during this time that the original owner of this body was born.
According to custom.
When a father passes away, the son is required to return to his hometown to observe a three-year mourning period.
But just then, a foreign enemy invaded, and the Marquis volunteered to go to war with the army. Thus, the task of observing mourning was left to his wife, the original owner's mother.
The mother, along with the original owner of the body, observed mourning in their hometown of Hanyang.
Many things happened during this period.
The original owner's maternal grandfather was implicated in a cheating scandal during the imperial examinations. Subsequently, some corrupt and abusive behaviors within the family were discovered, resulting in the confiscation of their property and exile, leading to the family's downfall.
The original owner's mother was extremely worried, but had no one to confide in or help her. She caught a cold and never recovered.
By the time the Marquis returned, the man was already gone.
His wife passed away while he was observing mourning for her husband. The Marquis was deeply grieved and immediately vowed never to remarry.
He did not distance himself from his wife's family because of their decline.
On the contrary, he showed great affection, built a "Wife-Remembering Courtyard" at home, and would take time to stay there every day to express his guilt and longing.
This character design is quite good.
The image of a deeply affectionate man is thus established.
In the palace, the emperor was deeply moved when he heard about this. He and the empress had been betrothed since childhood and had a very good relationship.
Moved by this, he specially summoned the Marquis of Dingyuan, gave him some rewards, and even promised him the position of commander of the Imperial Guards.
This was undoubtedly a great blessing for the Ningyuan Marquis's family, which was about to be demoted.
At this time, the Marquis was still young.
He was a veteran of the battlefield, a deeply affectionate man, and even caught the eye of an emperor.
His image has become more complete.
Everyone knows that such an extraordinary person has emerged in the capital.
Some even speculated that the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion might flourish under his leadership and not decline into obscurity.
only--
Just two months after taking office.
The original owner's father then brought back a woman from outside.
His exact words were that it wasn't that he needed a woman, but rather that his child needed someone to take care of him.
Yes.
He only swore he would never marry again, but he didn't say he would never take a concubine.
Changqing couldn't help but laugh when he saw this.
The loopholes in the oath system have been thoroughly exploited.
The discussion naturally arose in the capital.
However, it's not a big problem.
Back then, it was considered normal for powerful men to have many women, regardless of the era. Moreover, the Marquis was only taking one concubine, and it was for the purpose of taking good care of his son.
The woman named Bai Susu did perform very well.
Keep a low profile.
gentle.
Be kind and gentle to people.
Although she was the only lady of the house and in charge of managing the household affairs, she never considered herself a lady of high rank.
More importantly, she doted on the original owner of the body.
When the original owner fell ill in winter, she even carried her on her back to find a doctor.
Many people say that even if one's own mother were alive, she probably couldn't do that.
The wind direction gradually changed.
Some people advised the Marquis to make Bai Susu his official wife, since the Marquis's mansion needs a mistress anyway.
Especially after Bai Susu also gave birth to a son, such comments became even more frequent.
However, Bai Susu declared that she was not interested in the status of the mistress of the Marquis's mansion. Now, as a woman, she only hoped to watch her two children grow up healthily.
They do not care about fame or fortune.
What a wonderful woman.
Many people were moved.
Some even believe that Bai Susu and the Marquis were a truly perfect match, while the original owner's mother stood between them, becoming an obstacle.
The couple has a very positive image, and they even have some influence in Beijing.
The character is portrayed too well.
In comparison, the original owner's child from the first marriage was somewhat disappointing. At only ten years old, he was already very rebellious. When he was eight, his family wanted him to go to school, but he refused and ran off to play. Bai Susu even almost knelt down in the street to beg him, but it was no use.
He wandered around outside all day, was ignorant and incompetent, and even got into fights. He was a notorious local tyrant in the capital.
Everyone shakes their head when he is mentioned.
“This child is nothing like the Marquis.”
In contrast, the Marquis and Bai Susu's son, Song Changming, was somewhat different. He was required to memorize texts when he was three or four years old, and entered school at the age of eight. Moreover, he was quite good at his studies and was knowledgeable and reasonable. Although he could not be considered a prodigy, he was still refined and had a good demeanor.
One is sensible, the other is a scoundrel.
One excelled academically, while the other wasted his days.
The gap gradually widened.
When he turned fifteen or sixteen.
Song Changming even took the imperial examination and became a Xiucai (a successful candidate in the lowest level of the imperial examinations). The original owner, on the other hand, continued to drift through life. Moreover, he became even fatter and more irritable, making him a disliked character by everyone.
Then someone suggested that although the original owner was the legitimate son, he was simply not capable of managing the family business, so it would be better to make Song Changming the heir apparent...
At this moment, Bai Susu fell silent.
The Marquis remained silent for a long time before finally making a difficult decision.
Please consult the emperor.
The original owner had a bad reputation, which the emperor had also heard of. Although this was somewhat against the rules, he agreed to it considering the practical situation.
As a result, the original owner's status as the legitimate son was revoked.
He's not stupid.
I knew this was a big deal.
They started making a scene.
But it was no use. His image was too bad now. Everyone thought he was being unreasonable and even suspected of disobeying the emperor's orders.
The original owner was so frightened that he dared not utter a sound.
Only drinking and getting drunk...
As a result, while drunk, he unexpectedly stumbled upon his fiancée having an affair with Song Changming. He was so angry that he almost went crazy and immediately started shouting.
This has blown up and could be a major blow to the Marquis's mansion.
And so, he died.
He fell into the water while drunk.
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