Chapter 204 The Wasted Son of an Ancient Family (2)
Is this how you play it?
Changqing was furious after watching the plot.
It's quite obvious.
His scumbag father and stepmother had long intended for him, the legitimate son, to abdicate.
However, in this world, there is a distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children. The original owner's status gave him an advantage, so even his biological father couldn't just depose him.
That's why it took such a long detour.
"Heh, still trying to portray himself as a devoted lover, vowing never to marry but to take a concubine!"
What a hypocritical biological father!
A naive stepmother!
In addition, there was his half-brother.
What a disgusting family!
Changqing is knowledgeable and well-informed.
It's obvious that the original owner deliberately spoiled him.
The stepmother, Bai Susu, was the mastermind, while the biological father, Song Yu, remained indifferent.
Take going to school as an example.
It's normal for children to be playful and unwilling to go to school. The original owner's unwillingness to go to school became widely known, but eventually it was left unresolved.
But why doesn't the younger brother, Song Changming, want to go to school?
First, Bai Susu gave her a stern scolding. Later, when her father returned and heard about the incident, he called her to his study and gave her a severe beating.
This whole process...
Who would dare say they wouldn't go to school?
If being a stepmother is difficult and hard to manage, then surely being a biological father is easier, right? But Song Yu knew this but didn't ask, letting the original owner continue to be unruly. Is this how you raise a legitimate son?
and--
As Changqing recalled the details, he discovered even more things that didn't seem right.
The Marquis's mansion has rules; even the children's allowance is limited.
However, the stepmother was especially lenient with the original owner. After he spent all his money, she never asked how he spent it and even gave him her own money to use.
But she was much stricter with Song Changming. He had a limit on the amount of money he could spend, and he had to know exactly how every penny was spent.
In addition, the original owner wasn't born a scoundrel.
After returning to the capital, he had a servant named Xiao Mao by his side. This man was very cunning and always encouraged the original owner, leading him further and further astray.
Various details...
It's clearly a calculated scheme, a scheme targeting innocent children.
With someone to guide them and no one to supervise them, plus a lot of money in their hands, it's hard not to go astray.
Children love to indulge their appetites.
There was no control.
It's easy to become overweight, which not only affects your appearance but is also very unhealthy.
Changqing is now feeling very inconvenienced.
He sat for a while before supporting himself to stand up. He hadn't taken more than a few steps when a pockmarked boy in a blue shirt and shorts ran up to him.
Little idiot!
When Xiao Mao saw Chang Qing, he immediately came over with a grin.
"Young Master, what's wrong with you? I promised to take you to pay your respects to the local tyrant today. Master Xiong is the most powerful fighter in this area. If we join his Xiong San Gang, we'll be very prestigious."
Yes.
Yes, that's true.
Changqing remembered.
The original owner often went out to play with Xiao Mao. Boys of that age often envied those days of fighting and killing. Xiao Mao mentioned that there was a gang of thugs nearby called the Xiong San Gang, whose leader, Xiong San Ye, was very good at fighting. So they planned to go and pay their respects to him and learn how to fight.
Xiong Sanbang is certainly not a place.
In the story, the original owner followed along and spent a lot of money. He was very happy because a bunch of people fawned over him. However, later, Master Xiong San got into trouble, killed someone, and was arrested. Although the original owner was not involved in the incident, as a member, he was also questioned and made a fool of himself.
Changqing certainly doesn't want to go now.
As the legitimate son of a noble family, joining some gang of thugs? Isn't that a joke?
"I'm too tired, I don't want to go today."
He thought for a moment and then said this.
Xiao Mao's expression immediately changed.
"Young Master, that's not fair of you. I've already made arrangements with them, how can you not go? Don't you consider me a brother?"
The original owner had read some storybooks and liked the fighting, killing, and brotherhood in them, so he and Xiao Mao addressed each other as brothers. Xiao Mao was also very respectful in front of him and sometimes even treated him like an older brother.
This is completely overshadowing the main subject!
Changqing glanced at him sideways, "You go, you go in my place."
Xiao Mao's face hardened. "That won't do! How can you show sincerity if you don't go yourself?"
Changqing: "I don't want to join Xiong San's gang anymore. My aunt will be angry if she finds out."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mao laughed, "Young Master, how could Auntie know about such a trivial matter? Besides, Young Master, you are the legitimate son of the household and will inherit the Marquis's mansion in the future. How can you lack even this much courage?"
The implication of this statement is quite obvious.
But Changqing remained unmoved.
He sighed, "I thought about it all night yesterday. My aunt loves me so much and has tossed and turned countless nights because of me. I can't let her down too much."
Holy crap!
Xiao Mao's forehead vein throbbed.
What's wrong with this idiot today?
He forced a smile, momentarily at a loss for words. After a long pause, he stammered, "Well, young master, we江湖 (jianghu, the martial arts world) people are supposed to be loyal to each other. We agreed to go, so why..."
Changqing stepped forward and grabbed Xiaomao's arm.
"Let's go ask Auntie. I'll only go if she agrees."
Xiao Mao panicked.
That... of course not!
He immediately changed his mind, "Alright, alright, since you're tired, let's reschedule for another day. Master Xiong is a man of honor, and I'm sure he won't hold such a grudge. A true man doesn't concern himself with trifles!"
Changqing smiled and said, "That's good."
He patted Xiao Mao on the shoulder, "Xiao Mao, I believe in you. You'll definitely be able to put in a good word with Master Xiong."
Then, he turned around and left.
Behind him, Xiao Mao's pockmarked face froze for a moment, then he revealed a mocking smile.
This fool looks really tired today.
He didn't give a definitive answer.
I'm sure I'll want to go pay my respects to the patron again in a few days.
No rush.
Take your time.
...
Changqing returned to his courtyard.
The Marquis's mansion was very large; it took him nearly half an hour to walk from the main courtyard to his own residence.
Fortunately, the living conditions are quite good.
It's called a courtyard, but it's more like a small garden, with pavilions, trees, flowers, and a small lake. The original owner's place was in the innermost three rooms, which were very luxuriously decorated, with soft down carpets on the ground.
"Young Master, aren't you going out to play today?"
As Changqing entered the front hall, a young girl with a cool and aloof demeanor emerged from a side room and asked in a mocking tone.
Forehead....
I had forgotten.
The original owner also had a personal maidservant. She was a young girl whom his mother took in during the mourning period. She was about the same age as him and stayed by his side to serve him.
The two practically grew up together.
The little girl is a year older than him; she's eleven years old now.
Although the original owner was a troublemaker, he treated this little girl well. They grew up together and, as instructed by his mother, he regarded her as a younger sister.
After returning to the capital.
He gradually went astray, which the young girl disapproved of. At first, she tried to persuade him with kind words, then she became sarcastic and cynical, and later she even threatened to kill herself...
He was one of the few people in the story who genuinely cared about the original owner.
Changqing recalled that after the original owner's death, the one who was truly heartbroken was this little girl.
Moreover, after the original owner was buried, she disappeared. Bai Susu told people that the girl had run away, but the truth was unknown. Changqing didn't quite believe this. In those days, even men who ran away had a hard time surviving, let alone a little girl.
However, Changqing certainly won't let that happen now.
He treats those who are devoted to him quite well.
He immediately stopped. "I'm not going. My aunt will be unhappy if she finds out."
"Hehe, Auntie." The little maid snorted coldly, as if she wanted to say something, but after a pause, she changed her tone, "You weren't always so obedient to Auntie."
Changqing smiled.
This girl is quite perceptive; she seems to have already realized that Bai Susu is not truly sincere towards him.
"Jianqiu, you seem to have some issues with your aunt?"
He suddenly turned around and asked a question that seemed to have a deeper meaning.
The name Jianqiu was given to her by her mother. Usually, the original owner would call her Qiumei. This time, Changqing called her by her full name, which startled the little girl. "Me, what could a little girl like me possibly think?"
She immediately denied it.
"I just feel that if Madam knew you were playing around like this every day, she would be heartbroken."
Changqing waved his fat hand dismissively.
"I understand. My aunt has told me about this many times. From now on, I've decided to listen to her and not go anymore."
The little girl looked completely bewildered.
ha?
What... is going on?
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