Chapter 426: Duke Zheng's Intention
Old Lady Zheng looked at the maidservant beside her and said, "Go to my private storehouse and get some of the cloth that was given to me by the higher-ups and give it to He. The second son was wrong in this matter. Even if she was wrong, the second son shouldn't have done this."
The nanny lowered her eyes, "Old Madam, I'm afraid that He Shi won't appreciate your kindness. The Second Madam probably blames you for saying this, which is why she was beaten by the Second Master."
Old Mrs. Zheng waved her hand and said, "Don't worry about it. I have no control over what she thinks."
Sure enough, in the second courtyard, He looked at the material given by the nanny and took it down indifferently.
As soon as the nanny left, he went crazy and tore the fine cloths apart fiercely.
"Mom, what are you doing? These are the best leather silks given to us by the higher-ups." Zheng Jiaojiao walked in, took a breath of cold air, and looked at the torn leather silks all over the ground with a look of heartache on her face.
Such good things can only be worn when they are rewarded. If they were made into clothes and worn out, it would be so impressive.
"What are you wearing?! The old lady sent it to me! She has bad intentions."
"Grandma, you're such a fool. Now she's pretending to be kind. Why did you tell Dad at that time?" Zheng Jiaojiao became angry again when she heard that it was sent by the old lady.
Seeing that someone supported and understood her, He was moved to tears.
"Your grandmother just doesn't like me. She didn't like me back then, and she doesn't like me even more now. I gave birth to children for the Zheng family, so it's okay if she doesn't like me, but how could she not like you too? You're her own granddaughter."
He hugged Zheng Jiaojiao and cried, looking like she had suffered a great injustice.
"Mom." Zheng Jiaojiao said hoarsely, "Don't worry, I will definitely marry into a good family and bring honor to you."
"Okay." He nodded viciously, "When you marry into a good family, I'll see how they can still look down on us mother and daughter."
Mr. Zheng stayed in the second concubine's room for three days.
On the third night, Old Lady Zheng called him over.
He started scolding me.
"No matter what happens, He is your legal wife, and you slapped her in the face. You then went to live in your concubine's room and stayed there for three days. Where can you expect He to put her face?"
Mr. Zheng sat down and said, "Mother, you called me here just for this matter. I have to go to court today. Mother, don't you also dislike He Shi? I will teach her a lesson, and she won't dare to act rashly in the future."
Seeing that he didn't care and wasn't listening at all, Mrs. Zheng's heart turned cold and she lost interest in talking to him.
It turns out that this son is useless.
I don't understand what you are saying.
"Tonight, no matter what, go to He's house and rest."
Mr. Zheng was about to refuse, but when he looked up and saw that Old Lady Zheng had a serious expression on her face, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
He still had feelings for He in his early years, but now He is old and her temper is not as gentle and considerate as before. She is no match for the young and beautiful second concubine.
Fortunately, I still have my sanity and know that I can’t say these words.
"I understand, mother. In that case, I'll leave first."
After saying that, he stood up, bowed, and walked out.
Old Mrs. Zheng sighed and clutched her chest, "This second son didn't listen to what I said at all."
The nanny patted her back and handed her water. "Old Madam, Second Master is just like this. You've known this for years, but why can't you figure it out now?"
Old Mrs. Zheng slowed down for a moment. "With him like this, not only will the family be in turmoil, but he's bound to become confused in the future. We should let the third son go home and study with the eldest son under their father. In the future, the brothers can help each other. Anyway, I can't count on the second son."
The nanny rubbed her back and said, "Don't worry, old lady. The eldest and third masters are both filial and good children. With them, the Zheng family will prosper."
"That's right." Old Mrs. Zheng sighed. "Thanks to you being by my side, I don't know what I would have done otherwise. You refused to marry and insisted on staying by my side to serve me. Have you ever regretted it over the years?"
Mammy smiled, her wrinkles filled with tenderness. "Old Madam, you're talking nonsense again. I've been with you since I was three years old. Back then, I was young and inconspicuous in the courtyard. I didn't have enough to eat or wear warm clothes, and I couldn't compete with my sisters. It was only because you took a fancy to me and let me serve you personally that I was able to survive those years. No one in this world has been so kind to me except you."
"Years ago, my parents, brother, and sister-in-law sold me. When they found out I was working for you, they came looking for me again, telling lies about a family reunion. If you really cared about me, you wouldn't have sold me. For the rest of my life, I just want to be with you, old lady. I'm going to be presumptuous, but I only consider you, old lady, my only relative."
Old Mrs. Zheng's eyes were moist.
"What's the point of being a slave or not? I'm three years older than you, so I treat you like my own sister."
No, she was closer than her own sister. After her sister got married, they had less contact. Only Aunt Shuang stayed with her all the time.
"This sentence from you is worth my life."
Zheng Huai, Zheng Laosan, was a little surprised when he received the news.
"Mom said I should study with Dad like my older brother?"
"Yes, third brother, we two brothers can spend more time together in the future." Zheng Yuan smiled brightly and patted his brother's shoulder. "Dad and Mom have placed their hopes on you, you must not let them down."
Seeing that Zheng Yuan was sincere and there was only happiness in his eyes, Zheng Huai also smiled.
"Yes, I will definitely study hard with my elder brother and father."
Zheng Yuan nodded and pointed to the cakes on the table. "Your sister-in-law asked me to bring these. She said my sister-in-law loves them. The cook in her small kitchen makes delicious cakes. Let my sister-in-law try some."
Zheng Huai was very happy, "Brother, please thank my sister-in-law for me."
"We are all brothers, there is no need to be so polite."
Zheng Yuan brought out what needed to be said, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then left.
Zheng Huai looked at the pastries and thought of those words, feeling overwhelmed for a moment.
He didn't simply think that his father was doing this to foster brotherly affection and foster a closer relationship with his parents. In his interactions these past few days, he'd also discovered that his father's actions were all intentional.
Take one step and look three steps ahead.
In the evening, the family gathered for dinner and Zheng Huai told them about this.
Pei Ji hesitated for a moment, and Zheng Huai said, "Pei Ji, what do you want to say?"
Pei Ji put down the bowl, his eyes particularly deep: "Dad, I'm afraid this matter is not that simple."
Zheng Huai nodded and waited for him to continue.
"Grandfather, I'm afraid this is to train you."
For a moment, everyone at the table fell silent. Even Song Tang's babbling stopped when he realized something was wrong. This kid was really good at reading people's expressions.
"Train me? I have an older brother at home."
"Or, Duke Zheng wants to skip the eldest and second uncles and train you instead."
Everyone knows that Pei Ji's words have an 80% chance of coming true, and he never jumps to conclusions. But this result might not be too far-fetched, why?
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