Youyang received an invitation letter from the capital, saying that the second son of Jinling was going to the capital to prepare for the imperial examination, and Sheng Shu was going to the palace to accompany him. The letter asked Li Yuxin if she was willing to bring Sheng Wei to the capital to study together.
As the saying goes, one of three people must be my teacher. Furthermore, the teachers in the capital, and their understanding of current affairs, are far superior to those in Youyang. Xu Wen even asked Sheng Hong and Sheng Yun if they wanted to stay in the capital with her. She only had one son, and she really wanted to see the beautiful girl.
Li Yuxin understood Xu Wen's intention. If the eldest daughter of the Yongyi Marquisate could raise the two daughters for a year or two, they would be able to marry into better families. Although the maids in the palace were good at teaching etiquette, the eldest daughter of the Marquisate was still more impressive in terms of status.
Looking at Shenghong, who had already grown into a graceful young lady, Li Yuxin wiped the corners of her eyes and firmly thought in her heart that she must give her daughter the best.
Seven days later, Yuyang boarded the ship bound for the capital. Li Yuxin, Sheng Hong, and Sheng Yun stood at the bow, admiring the scenery on both sides of the strait, while Sheng Wei sat in the cabin, practicing calligraphy. Only Sheng Huaizhong and his concubines remained in the main house of Yuyang's ancestral home, while the household chores were managed by the Third Wife and Madam Liu.
Sheng Hong, who would be coming of age in a few years, had already become a well-behaved lady, and Sheng Yun's chubby face had gradually lost some of its fat. Sheng Yun watched the speeding boat and chattered with Li Yuxin, asking questions like, "Mom, why are the people on the shore so small?" "Mom, how fast is this boat going? Is it faster than the 800-mile express?" "Mom, how long will it take to get to the capital? Will Second Aunt like me?"
Li Yuxin, holding her daughter's hand, answered Sheng Yun's questions with a smile on her face. She looked at Sheng Hong, who was silent and lowered, and asked, "Hong'er, is there anything wrong? If you feel uncomfortable on the boat, tell me immediately."
Sheng Hong turned around, looked up at Li Yuxin and asked carefully, "Mom, Daddy is home alone, will it be..." Then she leaned closer to Li Yuxin and said, "Will there be no place for us to stay in a few years?"
Li Yuxin nodded Sheng Hong's little head and said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, Hong'er. You should know that the money at home has already been arranged. The most important thing for a woman is to see her dowry and the family's property. Although money is a stinking thing, in this world, you can't move forward without it."
After a pause, Li Yuxin continued, "Besides, there's your brother. As long as Wei'er is motivated, your father will take care of him no matter what."
After hearing what Li Yuxin said, Sheng Hong nodded and said with a smile: "It's all because of my daughter's meddling."
Patting Sheng Hong's head, then patting Sheng Yun's head, Li Yuxin said, "I didn't think too much about it, but one should always be on guard against others. Although the bond between father and son is unbreakable in this world, sometimes children should also consider themselves first. The saying "father is kind, son is filial" also teaches that parents must first show kindness before their children will be filial. If parents are not kind, they can take care of themselves first."
Sheng Hong stared blankly at Li Yuxin with her mouth open. Sheng Yun, who was standing nearby, asked, "Mom, Dad wasn't kind last year. I haven't seen him for a long time. But this year he's become the same father he used to be. He's kind again. I'll be filial to him."
How young is she, after all? She's too young to know much. Although Sheng Yun remembers that Sheng Huaizhong treated her badly for a while, children have short memories and are easily comforted. The difference between Sheng Yun and Sheng Hong is that Sheng Hong is already old enough to know more. She remembers everything Sheng Huaizhong did to favor his concubines and abandon his wife. Although Sheng Hong didn't say she resented Sheng Huaizhong, she couldn't go back to the close relationship they once had.
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