Chapter 463: Mutual Blade and Sheath, Supporting Symbiosis
Xu Minghui handed over the account books that he was eager to get rid of, left Xu Yu who was still sitting on the doorstep, turned around and left with a resolute attitude.
Old Qi got up early as usual. He bumped into Xu Minghui who had just returned from the North Courtyard in the front yard and raised his eyebrows: "Xia girl, are you up?"
Xu Minghui always appeared kind and gentle in public, but now that he knew the suffering Xu Yu had endured at the hands of Old Qi, he became even more calm and polite. He bowed his head respectfully and replied, "I went to see my eldest brother to deliver the account books. I didn't see my eldest sister-in-law. I guess she hasn't gotten up yet."
"If you have something to ask my sister-in-law, why don't I go and tell her?"
Old Qi's eyes passed over Xu Minghui, with a hint of interest in them.
The children of the Xu family are all different.
The younger ones are not very old, but Xu Yanran is smart and strong, Xu Mingxu is precocious, and Xu Jinxi looks small and simple, but she is also a clever and quirky little girl.
As for the noisy and seemingly clueless Xu Mingyang, he is a natural born general, with brute force and smartness. He just doesn't like reading, but that's not a big deal.
What surprised Mr. Qi the most was Xu Minghui.
If Xu Yu is a sharp knife with an edge, he is sharp and unstoppable everywhere. At first glance, he is a brave warrior on the battlefield who is destined to kill many people.
Xu Minghui is like a pool of water that appears gentle and calm, but in fact it is full of murderous intent and every step is thrilling.
These two brothers are like the scorching sun that is too hot to look directly at, and like the quiet shadow under the moon that is calm and composed without losing its composure.
If they confront each other head-on, both will suffer losses.
But they didn't.
Those with the same direction are like sharp blades and scabbards to each other. They may seem incompatible, but in fact they are compatible with each other and support each other to coexist.
With these two leading the next generation of the Xu family, the day when the Xu family will make a comeback will not be too far away.
The current mud cannot trap such a gifted person.
only……
There can only be one next head of the Xu family.
With Xu Minghui's personality, could he tolerate Xu Yu standing before him?
Mr. Qi flicked his fingertips meaningfully and said jokingly, "You should respect your elder brother first, and then your elder brother's wife."
"But I see you don't seem to have much respect for Xu Yu, but you do have great respect for your sister-in-law. Is there a reason for that?"
Xu Minghui's mind went blank and he felt a little amused. He whispered, "My eldest brother and I have been at odds since we were young. I'm sorry to have laughed at you for all the arguments we've had."
"But my sister-in-law saved my mother, so I naturally respect her sincerely."
No concealment, no whitewashing, just be open and honest.
This straightforward posture is more appealing than half-covered and half-exposed.
The smile in Qi Lao's eyes became more genuine, and he said with a smile: "I was worrying too much."
"But with brothers and sisters like you helping me, I can really take a lot of worry out of that girl's matter."
Xu Minghui smiled and replied, "Mr. Qi, you are too kind. This is what we should do."
The position he and Xu Yu were competing for might have been the same in the past, but it would be different from now on.
What Xu Yu wanted to do was to enhance the reputation of the Xu family army on the battlefield, and what he wanted to do was to become a cabinet scholar.
As for Sang Zhixia...
Xu Minghui's eyes slowly shone with gloom, and he said softly, "If sister-in-law has any instructions, we will obey them."
Everything can be done for profit, but the two brothers from the second branch will never forget Sang Zhixia's kindness in saving their mother.
Old Qi received a satisfying answer, nodded, smiled, and walked out slowly with his hands behind his back: "In that case, I am relieved."
"No need to follow me, I'm just going to wander around the village."
Xu Minghui stood there and watched Mr. Qi walk away. He turned around and went back to the second room only after the figure completely disappeared from his sight.
At the same time, Xu Yu also sat with Uncle Xu Sanshu, and the topics they talked about were nothing more than the same few things.
Although Uncle Xu had no intention of pursuing a career in politics, he could see clearly what he needed to see, and he understood everything without anyone else telling him.
So without waiting for Xu Yu to speak, Uncle Xu waved his hand and said, "I know what you want to say, but it's actually not necessary."
"Xu Yu, remember this: the Xu family prospers together and suffers together. Since we are all family, even if we break bones, we will always be connected."
Xu Yu was speechless.
Uncle Xu covered his face with his hands and smiled bitterly, "Actually, if it's according to my opinion, it's actually quite good now."
"A home rich in wealth, with harmony among the people, without the strife of east and west winds, and without the dark shadow of hurtful strife, is it not a kind of contentment to live long in it?"
"But your third aunt said no."
They can ignore themselves and be willing to spend the rest of their lives in the inconspicuous Luobei Village and the winery in Beicheng, but the children cannot.
The third house only has one daughter, Xu Yanran, but even for the sake of this daughter's future, they have to make more plans.
The status of the only daughter of the winery owner and the legitimate daughter of the third wife of the marquis's mansion is completely different.
If they want to maintain a decent reputation for Xu Yanran in the future, they can't really stop there.
Uncle Xu briefly explained his purpose, patted Xu Yu on the shoulder and said, "You are a man of great ambition, and Minghui is no less ambitious than you."
"You brothers have to prop up the Xu family, and I, as the third uncle, can't fall too far behind. But I've already said beforehand that my talents are limited, and my ambitions are insufficient, so I really can't do much."
He is too weak to fight in the battlefield, and he has no talent to govern the country.
Apart from support, all Uncle Xu can give is the many chores at home.
If Xu Yu and Xu Minghui insisted on fighting outside, he would definitely take good care of the old and young at home and not let them worry about it.
Xu Yu's eyes were filled with gratitude, and he laughed, "Third Uncle, I'm very grateful that you don't mind me stirring up trouble out of nothing."
"Well, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't know what's good for him."
Uncle Xu sighed and said, "I am just an elder, unable to move forward. I can no longer be a hindrance to you."
"If we can achieve our goal one day, it will bring honor to the entire Xu family. If we fail, it doesn't matter."
The worst that could happen is that the whole family would be convicted and face disaster again.
The Xu family has experienced such things in the past, so there is no need to make a fuss about it.
Besides, no matter how difficult it is, it can’t be as difficult as when we first entered the Northwest.
Having survived those times, there's really nothing to be afraid of.
Uncle Xu was about to leave when he finished speaking. As he took a step, he suddenly remembered something and turned around and said, "When Xia Xia wakes up, remember to send her to your mother's place after breakfast."
"When I came here just now, your Third Aunt specifically mentioned it. They prepared some soft satin for the child and are waiting for Xia Xia to choose a pattern so they can start making it."
Not only do they need to make clothes for the children, but all kinds of clothes for Sang Zhixia also need to be remade.
When they were on the road, Aunt Xie took care of all these things with the painted fans and kingfisher feathers, but now that they were home, Xu Wenxiu and the two aunts took on the responsibility of doing such things.
These people started searching for suitable materials early on, and after selecting and selecting, they kept many suitable ones, just waiting for Sang Zhixia to choose the one she liked and start working.
Xu Yu was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up and said, "Okay, I'll make a note of it."
Uncle Xu waved his hand to indicate that Xu Yu didn't need to be sent off. After leaving the north yard, he went into his carpentry room and started polishing, and then made a cradle for the baby.
When Xu Yu returned to the house from the yard, Sang Zhixia had already woken up.
Aunt Xie and three others were left by Old Qi to serve Sang Zhixia personally. The rest of the Xu family were also happy to see this. They moved directly into the vacant rooms in the north courtyard as soon as they entered the house and were all in the house at this time.
Diancui knelt on the ground to help Sang Zhixia put on her shoes, but Sang Zhixia reached out and lifted her up.
"I told you, there are no such strict rules around me. Just put your things down."
Diancui looked bewildered: "But you..."
"Zhizhi, let me do it."
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