Chen Siyuan approached her maternal grandfather and bowed respectfully, saying, "Grandpa."
"You child, when did you become so well-behaved?" Wen Tonghai glanced at the people standing next to him again.
Look what you've done! You've scared his granddaughter. I'll settle the score with you later.
"Grandpa—" Chen Siyuan stood up and smiled at her grandfather with bright eyes.
"Hahaha—" Wen Tonghai laughed heartily when he saw his granddaughter recover.
It's not that he favors his granddaughter; it's just that she's his most cherished little darling.
Wang Li walked last and bowed upon entering.
Upon seeing this, Chen Siyuan turned around, took an inkstone from Wang Li's hand, and presented it to her grandfather. "Grandpa, this is a Xu family inkstone that I specially asked someone to find for you in Fuzhou. Do you like it?"
Chen Siyuan recited what Qiao Yuchen had said not long ago, as if reciting a memorized text.
Besides practicing swordsmanship to improve his physical fitness, Wen Tonghai had another habit every day: he would write calligraphy.
Over the years, Wen Tonghai has used inkstones from Xu Ji in Fuzhou.
Not long ago, when Wen Tonghai moved from the south of the city to this place, he brought his inkstone with him, but it broke on the way.
Because of this incident, Wen Tonghai was disappointed for a long time and wanted to buy another inkstone from Xuji in Xuzhou. Unfortunately, something happened to Xuji today, and they produced very few inkstones, which were requisitioned by the government.
Now I suddenly received an inkstone, and it's even a Xu's inkstone.
Wen Tonghai was overjoyed.
I held it in my hand and examined it carefully.
Butler Wang watched with delight.
He knew Master Wen best, and seeing his joy upon receiving the inkstone, everyone present subtly changed their expressions.
Having not seen Chen Siyuan for a long time, her maternal uncle Wen Fulong, maternal aunt Fan Meijun, maternal uncle Wen Fulu, maternal aunt Xia Qiaoli, maternal uncle Wen Fuzhi, maternal aunt Jiang Danping, and cousin Wen Xuan all looked at Chen Siyuan as if she were a monster.
At that moment, they had only one thought: Chen Siyuan had really changed.
No longer the mischievous and troublesome child she once was, what they found even more unacceptable was that, even when Chen Siyuan was clearly in the wrong, she would still throw a tantrum.
Because of this, her three aunts disliked her even more.
Chen Siyuan tilted her head and asked with a smile, "Grandpa, has it been verified that this is a Xu family inkstone?"
Wen Tonghai reluctantly let go, carefully holding the inkstone in one hand, and looked at Chen Siyuan, "This inkstone is not new."
“Grandpa has a good eye. I heard that Xu’s inkstones didn’t come out much today, and they were all requisitioned by the government. I paid a high price to buy Xu’s brand name.”
Upon hearing this, Wen Tonghai's eyes widened, and he looked at the inkstone in front of him with disbelief.
"Could this be the Xu family's heirloom, the 'Jadeite'?"
"Mm." Chen Siyuan nodded with a smile. It seemed that Qiao Yuchen hadn't lied to her.
Chunlan and Chunping could no longer remain calm. How could they not know that the young mistress had sent someone to Fuzhou, let alone that she had done this?
Could it be that the young mistress no longer trusts them?
"Nonsense! How could you do this?" Wen Tonghai's expression changed, and he looked very serious. He glared at Chen Siyuan, his beard bristling with anger. "How could you kick someone when they're down? Xu's family is facing some problems, but you shouldn't be forcing them to hand over their family heirloom..."
"Grandpa misunderstood." Just as Qiao Yuchen said, thankfully, everyone listened carefully to what Qiao Yuchen said.
"Go ahead and say it." He felt that this was something he had always longed for, and it would be too disappointing if his granddaughter abused her power.
"I heard that something happened to the Xu family and they needed funds. It was someone from the Xu family that pawned this inkstone, which is how my granddaughter got the chance to receive this treasure."
"Is it really true?"
"Of course, if the Xu family hadn't brought out this treasure themselves, how would I have had the chance to obtain it?"
Wen Tonghai thought about it and realized it made sense.
"Grandpa, you must protect it well. The Xu family said it was a dead end back then, but maybe it won't be long before they turn their fortunes around and want it back."
"You..." Wen Tonghai was reluctant to return something he had already obtained, especially something so good.
“This belongs to the Xu family. To us, it’s just an inkstone, something for grinding ink. But it has a different meaning to the Xu family. They’ve been through some hardship, and they had no choice but to do this. I just hope that if our family also encounters something, we can all be of one mind and overcome any obstacle.” He sighed again. “In truth, the Xu family has been through some things, and they shouldn’t have to bring out their family heirloom. But if it can help the Xu family get through this crisis safely, it might not be a bad thing.”
"Harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things."
"Even the best heirloom is just an object. Its value can only be realized when it is in the hands of someone who can use it. If this thing is given to a child, it can only make a sound when it hits the ground, and it has no other use."
"Grandpa, you have no idea how many people outside envy our Wen family."
"Oh, tell me about it." Wen Tonghai smiled.
"Cough cough—" Chen Siyuan coughed twice, "I've been talking too much and I'm quite thirsty. I haven't had a sip of water yet."
"Serve tea!" Wen Tonghai glared at his granddaughter.
If he still doesn't understand by now, he's lived in vain.
This has been a headache for him for years.
He has a sharp mind when he's out in the world, and every investment he makes brings in substantial profits. But when it comes to things in the backyard, he's tried his best, but the results haven't been very good.
It's not necessarily a bad thing to suddenly have such a cunning granddaughter.
Soon, everyone had a cup of tea in their hands, and after drinking it, everyone's mindset changed again and again.
What Chen Siyuan said earlier is also correct.
Harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things.
It's really inappropriate to have such an unpleasant incident so soon after arriving in the capital.
Chen Siyuan drank a cup of tea, her gaze always fixed on her grandfather, but her words were meant for everyone.
"Everyone knows that my maternal grandfather is the richest man in Beicheng. Over the years, the money that has passed through his hands has come like a gust of wind. Even the princes and nobles in the capital know this."
Wealth invites trouble.
What Wentao experienced not long ago is the best proof.
Grandpa's intention to help the fourth prince was also a risky move.
If it weren't for Chen Siyuan's reminder, the Wen family today would very well be the best example of the Xu family.
“I believe even the Emperor in the palace knows about Grandfather’s abilities. Tell me, who in the entire Shang Kingdom doesn’t know about you, Grandfather?”
"Hmm." These words did not make Wen Tonghai proud, but made him think deeply about the danger behind them.
The thought that the Lü family had also come to the capital made him realize that he should no longer be the leader, lest disaster befall him.
“My maternal grandfather was a business genius, and my three cousins are no ordinary people either.”
"Oh, tell me about it." The little fox finally got to the point. He wanted to see how she would resolve the knot in the Wen family's heart that had been there for so many years.
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