Chapter 56: Baiting
Whether something is good or bad depends on whose perspective you look at it from. Jiang Huai and Liu both hope for the best for their son, but at the same time they also have their own little thoughts.
For Liu, Jiang Song was not only her beloved son but also her support in getting rid of her status as a concubine.
Even though it would be more beneficial to Jiang Song if the name was recorded under Qian's, she was unwilling to do so.
But for JAC, this is very feasible.
First, it can give his son a better future, and second, it can also please his aunt.
Doesn't Jiang Huai know that his eldest daughter is not close to him?
Of course he knew.
Even if he deceived himself by convincing himself that his father's blood was thicker than his son's, Gang still felt guilty in his heart, so he had to do his best to mend his relationship with Jiang Xinyu.
Now that Jiang Xinyu has taken the initiative to register Jiang Song under her mother's name and make him her biological brother, Jiang Huai must be tempted.
Because if that's the case, even if the daughter has some complaints about her father for not letting her aunt help him get promoted, she will still do her best to help her younger brother.
His Song'er has always been filial. As long as Song'er becomes successful in the future, why would he be worried that his father would not benefit from it?
When Liu saw that Jiang Huai wanted to agree, she immediately became anxious and cried to Xiao Yuan without caring about her fear.
"I know Grandpa loves Song'er, but he should also think about the remaining two children.
Only if Song'er passes the imperial examination can I be promoted to the position of concubine. If Song'er is registered under the name of my late wife, what will happen to Qiu'er and Quan'er?
I am already contented to have the honor of being by your side, old man. I don't care whether he can become your wife or not.
But Qiu'er is sensible and Quan'er is well-behaved. Does the old man want these two children to bear the status of illegitimate children for the rest of their lives?"
Jiang Xinyu looked at Liu who was crying on the ground and secretly gave a thumbs up in her heart.
This old green tea girl is quite good at what she does. She knows that her weight is not enough so she directly brings her children along to add weight.
Her scumbag father had always had high hopes for Jiang Wanqiu, thinking that she would be able to help her parents' family at a high price in the future if she was smart and sensible, and she doted on her youngest son Jiang Quan.
Liu did not speak for herself but only for the future of her two children. This move of retreating to advance definitely gave her control over Jiang Huai.
Jiang Wanqiu was also a smart person. When she saw her mother kneeling down, she quickly pulled her brother to kneel down with her. She said nothing and just cried silently.
The identity of a legitimate child is too important.
Even if her younger brother cannot pass the imperial examination and make her mother his legal wife before she gets married, as long as there is this hope, it is good enough.
It is not easy for a girl to live in this world, and just because she can marry into a wealthy family does not mean she will have nothing to worry about.
A man's feelings and promises are too illusory. When he likes you, it counts, but if he gets tired of you, it means nothing.
Jiang Wanqiu has always been a very sober person.
She knew very well that coaxing a man could only bring her into a high-class family. If she wanted to maintain her position and live a comfortable life, it would depend on her scheming and whether her family was supportive.
She has never lacked scheming and tactics; all she lacked was a good background.
For Jiang Wanqiu, Jiang Song is not only her younger brother but also her only hope to improve her status. Now that Jiang Xinyu intends to cut off her hope, she is naturally panicked.
Seeing his beloved concubine, beloved daughter and beloved young son kneeling together, the balance in Jiang Huai's heart suddenly tilted again.
Song'er is a man of real talent and knowledge. Even though he lacks the status of a legitimate child, it will only make things a little more difficult in the early stages.
As long as he passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi, Liu would make him his legitimate son, which would have no problem for him to enter the officialdom.
But if Song'er is registered under Qian's name, then he will only have one son and one daughter left...
Jiang Huai looked at Jiang Xinyu inquiringly.
"Yu'er, look at this..."
Jiang Xinyu cried out anxiously, "What are you talking about? Why did Auntie kneel down?"
I said that letting Songdi register under my mother's name was out of kindness, but now that you are kneeling it seems like I am forcing you to do so.
Forget it, forget it. I was originally thinking of giving half of my dowry to my younger brother now that I have a biological brother.
It seems I am not so lucky.”
When Jiang Huai heard the dowry, his heart was moved. He had been short of money these days and had been dissatisfied for a long time. However, since Jiang Xinyu was marrying Xiao Yuan, he didn't dare to make any plans.
If he could get half of Qian's dowry by having a legitimate child, he would naturally be willing to do so.
If Song'er doesn't work, isn't there still Quan'er?
Qian was already dead and it was impossible for her to raise Quan'er, but the son was still Liu's in name.
In Jiang Huai's opinion, Liu should not be unhappy about it.
If he really wanted to say it, he was afraid that Jiang Xinyu would be unhappy. After all, Jiang Quan had been naughty in the past and the two siblings didn't get along well.
Thinking of this, Jiang Huai asked tentatively, "Yu'er, your father also thinks that your mother should have a son. Since Song'er is not suitable, how about Quan'er?"
Liu suddenly cried out in surprise, "Master!"
Jiang Huai scolded impatiently, "What do you know as a woman?
He is narrow-minded and has no vision at all. What's wrong with giving Quan Er a higher status?"
After Jiang Huai finished speaking, he looked at Jiang Xinyu in a flattering manner.
"Quan'er was a little naughty when he was young, but we are all family, so as his elder sister, you shouldn't bear a grudge against him.
Your mother has always regretted not being able to give you a brother. If you had Quan'er, she would be happy if she knew about it."
Seeing her scumbag father being so shameless, Jiang Xinyu could hardly maintain her fake smile.
If my mother knew about this, if there really was an underworld in this world, she would definitely be reporting you to King Yan's Palace.
I'm happy. Who would be happy to have a pile of shit stuck to their name?
Do you really have no idea what kind of person your old son is?
Even though she was complaining about Jiang Xinyu in her heart, she didn't show it on her face. This was all she had planned, so she had to go on with the show.
Seeing his daughter hesitate, Jiang Huai said a lot of good things about Jiang Quan. He also pulled the kid over and pushed him to Jiang Xinyu's side, asking him to apologize to his sister for his previous mischief.
Jiang Quan was frightened at this moment and behaved very well. He said sorry in a low voice and hid behind Jiang Huai, pretending to be a quail.
Liu and Jiang Wanqiu, who were standing by, both held their handkerchiefs to watch how Jiang Xinyu would answer, fearing that she would agree but also fearing that she would not agree.
After being scolded by Jiang Huai twice, they finally understood that, although it was a bit disgusting that Jiang Quan became Qian's son in name, there were many practical benefits.
When Jiang Song was eight years old, he had already read Three Hundred Thousand Classics by heart, showing his talent for reading. On the other hand, Jiang Quan really does not have any literary talent at all.
Mrs. Liu also knew that her little son might not have much talent in studying. If she could get tens of thousands of taels of silver from Jiang Xinyu, she wouldn't have to worry about the future.
Jiang Xinyu waved her hands in anger when she saw Jiang Quan apologize.
"We are siblings, so it's unethical for you to say this. How can I really be mad at you?"
Jiang Huai's eyes suddenly lit up, "As a father, I know that Yu'er is broad-minded. Then, the matter of registering Quan'er under your mother's name..."
Jiang Xinyu sighed in a pretentious manner.
"It's not that my daughter doesn't want to, it's just that this isn't the way it should be done.
There is an order of seniority, and being a legitimate son is a good thing for any illegitimate son. How can one give up the eldest son and give the opportunity to the youngest son?
It would be hard to say this to others, and my daughter is also afraid that Songdi will have an opinion."
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