When Aunt Zhang heard that one of the lanterns was meant for Qiangzi to deliver to the woman, she happily thanked Xichun.
"Changfeng, I heard you stole the show at the lantern festival today. Did you go out with a girl?" Fu Changfeng had just returned home when his elder brother was sitting in the front hall.
"Brother, did you go too? I didn't see you." Fu Changfeng didn't want his family to know about Xichun's situation, so he tried to change the subject.
"Don't interrupt me. You need to know your own status. Don't marry someone from a different social class, or you'll suffer later." Clearly, Fu Changfeng's older brother had inquired about him.
"Brother, what do you mean by 'unequal social status'? Our family only has a little more land than the average family. I think it's a good match. Don't try to pull that on me. I don't like it."
"But don't you think about it? Can you get past your grandfather? Our family is born out of wedlock and is not valued in the clan. That's why your father brought us here to live. The whole family is hoping that you will pass the imperial examination and make something of yourself in the future. You must remember not to ruin your parents' wishes because of your romantic feelings."
“Brother, I don’t care about fame and fortune. You are studying and you can do well. Parents should place their hopes on you.”
"Well, you should think it over carefully. If your parents find out, they will definitely stop you." Fu Changjin knew his younger brother's stubborn temper, and he was just advising him. In fact, he wanted to protect his family more than anyone else and let his brother grow up carefree.
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