Chapter 495 I have been working hard for this responsibility
Seeing this, He Zhiran didn't think much about it, because Lan'er has always been diligent and considerate, so it's understandable that she takes better care of her elder brother.
She didn't notice the details.
After listening to the conversation between his mother and brother, He Zhiran suddenly felt enlightened.
At first, she didn't like people serving her closely, so Lan'er and Yu'er knew it and never went to her room without her permission. Maybe it was because they were worried that Mo Jiuye would change his mind, so they would avoid Mo Jiuye whenever they saw him.
Putting aside how well Lan'er knows how to read people's expressions, just looking at her usual dignified manners and good manners, in the eyes of He Zhiran, who believes in equality for all, such a person is not unworthy of his elder brother.
A marriage that is mutually agreed upon means that the two people have compatible personalities, and such a marriage is always better than one arranged by parents.
The eldest brother finally got rid of Princess Yu, and she sincerely hoped that he could live a happy life.
"Ranran, do you also think that your elder brother and Lan'er are suitable for each other?" Mrs. He's heart began to waver at this time.
"Mom, as long as Big Brother likes it, I don't think there's anything inappropriate.
Lan'er is thoughtful and considerate, and her interpersonal skills are even more prudent than those daughters of wealthy families in the capital. Even though she is just a maidservant beside the Fourth Princess, her knowledge and insightful thinking make her a perfect mistress.
He Zhiran was not speaking nonsense here. Lan'er had been in the Mo family for quite some time, and no one could see her character more clearly than He Zhiran.
When He Ziming saw his sister speaking for him, he immediately gained courage.
He stood up and knelt solemnly in front of Mrs. He.
"Mother, I have been brought up by my father since I was little. I have seen too much of the intrigues and deceptions in the officialdom. I have always believed that you two elders hope that I can succeed in my studies and gain fame and honor to bring glory to our family.
I have been working hard for this responsibility.
But you and father don’t know what kind of life I want.
Ever since I came to the northwest, I have been really envious of the Mo family who live a self-sufficient life every day.
There is no intrigue or deception here, all you see is people's simplicity and hard work.
Mother, I want to ask for your consent to stay in the northwest, open a clinic to treat illnesses and save lives, and live a simple life."
After he finished speaking, He Ziming kowtowed three times to Mrs. He, then looked up at the other party's reaction.
He Ziming's words really shocked Mrs. He. She never knew that her son had such thoughts.
If she had not come to the Northwest, she might not have been able to understand He Ziming's thoughts at all, but since coming here, she herself began to be reluctant to leave.
Mrs. He did not ask He Ziming to stand up immediately, but looked at him seriously.
He Zhiran didn't expect that his elder brother would have such an idea. After all, the original owner had seen an elder brother who was diligent, studious, and very obedient to his father.
He Ziming is no longer in the rebellious age of youth, and he is an extremely calm and measured person. He Zhiran absolutely believes that everything he says is true.
Although she understood her brother's thoughts, she did not speak up to help him at this moment.
After all, Mrs. He came from a wealthy family, and many ideas had already been deeply rooted in her mind.
It is impossible to change her mind immediately. This incident can only make her sort out some things on her own.
As a daughter, she didn't want to push her mother too much and wanted to give her some time to think.
Mrs. He was indeed thinking, but she was not completely unable to accept it.
She herself didn't understand. If it were in the past, if He Ziming said such words, she would definitely think that her son was not motivated.
Now, she doesn't seem to mind what her son said, and even has the urge to stay with him.
After about a cup of tea, He Ziming was still kneeling. Mrs. He stared at him thoughtfully, and He Zhiran stood behind her.
This was the scene that Lan'er saw when she came out of the kitchen after washing the grapes.
He Zhiran knew Lan'er's thoughts. She was loyal to the Fourth Princess and only wanted to see the day when she got her revenge. Moreover, this girl was also stubborn. What if she insisted on not being with her eldest brother? Wouldn't the situation between her mother and eldest brother be a mess?
"Ahem... Mom, big brother is already a grown man. Even if he made a mistake, you can't make him kneel like you did when he was a kid!"
Mrs. He reacted quickly, deliberately saying with a sullen face, "I'll forgive you this time. Get up!"
He Ziming stood up, dusted off the dust on his body, and continued to keep his head down.
Lan'er didn't know what had happened. She just thought that Young Master He had made Mrs. He unhappy, so she hurriedly brought over the washed grapes.
"Madam He, the eldest son, and Madam Nine, these are the grapes that Yu'er and I picked from the mountain. Please try them."
After saying this, she placed the tray on the stone table and took another tray of grapes to the main house to give to the women who were looking after the babies.
Seeing Lan'er leave, He Zhiran pulled He Ziming to sit next to Mrs. He, one on each side.
"Mom, life is only a few decades long. If possible, everyone wants to live the way they like, not just my eldest brother, but myself as well.
When I was in the capital, I read books in the inner courtyard all day long and never thought about what kind of life I wanted. I thought I would be like you, mother, and after getting married, I would stay at home all day taking care of my husband and children.
Since I followed the Mohist school into exile, I have come into contact with more people and things, and every day we live a life where we have to work hard to have enough food and clothing. Although this kind of life is a bit hard, it makes me feel more fulfilled.
Especially in the northwest, we bought land, reclaimed barren hills, and built homes through our own efforts...
In the end, I found that this is the life I like. Compared with the mundane rules of the capital, I prefer the fulfilling life I have now."
Mrs. He listened carefully to her daughter's story, and she found that her mind suddenly became clear.
"Mother has been struggling lately and doesn't want to go back to the capital.
On the one hand, I can't bear to leave you, Zhu'er, and Mingzhu, but more importantly, I like the life here."
In the capital, Minister He had to get up early every day to attend court, and she also had to get up at that time. Even though her husband often asked her to sleep a little longer, she disagreed because it was a rule since ancient times.
If a wife stays in bed when her husband gets up, not only outsiders but also the servants in the house will laugh at her in secret.
Even some wealthy families do not strictly discipline their servants, and what they consider to be scandals will soon become widely known.
Fortunately, Shangshu He had no elders, so she didn't have to visit him every morning and evening, and he didn't have any concubines to cause trouble for her as the mistress.
Many women from high-ranking officials and noble families in the capital envied Mrs. He's life.
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