Chapter 31 Zhou did it again
In fact, Sun Qijing wasn't the only one who wondered how his father had gotten the top spot. Zhao Lingmeng also wondered how Sun Tu had gotten the top spot. It seemed like his brain wasn't very bright. So they were mother and son, after all! Even their suspicions were the same.
Sun Dayong and the other clan members around him ignored Zhou's words, thinking she was mentally ill. They were both her own grandchildren, yet she praised one and then put down the other. And seeing the younger one was so used to this kind of situation, it was hard to believe the family could be harmonious if things continued like this. Don't assume they don't understand reason just because they're farmers.
Seeing that his great-grandfather and the others hadn't reacted, Sun Qijing thought he had finally escaped this embarrassing situation. Then he heard his father chime in, "Uncle, Jing'er is my eldest son. He's smart and capable, and I'm proud of him."
After Sun Tu finished speaking, he looked at Sun Dayong expectantly, as if to say, "Come and see my eldest son!" Sun Dayong and the elders exchanged glances, each seeing shock in their eyes. When Sun Tu was little, he hadn't been shown to be a fool! No wonder he'd ruined a good hand.
Except for Sun Tu and his group, everyone else present sighed inwardly. Even three-year-old Sun Qijing was no exception.
"Brother Tu, have you really passed the imperial examination and got the third place?" Sun Dayong asked Sun Tu cautiously.
"Uncle, how could this be fake? Even if I wanted to fake it, I don't have the ability! What does this have to do with Jing'er being smart?" Sun Tu didn't know why his uncle still doubted this, but he still explained seriously.
Zhou and Sun Yue who were standing next to them also looked extremely proud when they heard this.
Sun Dayong and the others could only nod in agreement, but they all thought in their hearts, "When we return, we must pay our respects to our ancestors. This is truly a blessing from our ancestors." Tu Ge'er's success in the exam was probably due to the great help of his ancestors.
Sun Tu was unaware of the shock he had caused his uncle and the clansmen. Seeing them nod, he enthusiastically served the dishes and prepared for dinner. The dinner was quite harmonious, mainly because men and women sat at separate tables, and there were no annoying people like Zhou and Sun Yue.
There was just one minor incident after dinner. After dinner was over, Sun Tu and his two sons had escorted Sun Dayong and his family to their guest rooms. It was time for Sun Qijing and Sun Qiming to return to Yixin Courtyard, but Zhou started to act up again, clinging to Sun Qijing and refusing to let go.
Dong Shui was still holding Sun Qiming, while Zhou was holding Sun Qijing tightly. No matter what Dong Shui and Sun Qijing said, Zhou was fearless. Dong Shui could only look at Sun Tu.
As a result, when Zhou started crying and said she was leaving tomorrow, Sun Tu instantly softened his heart and came over to persuade Dong Shui to go back, which made Dong Shui laugh out of anger.
"Master, when I came out, Madam gave me some instructions. Madam said that if the eldest young master doesn't go back tonight, you will go back with the clan leader tomorrow." Dong Shui felt that it was better to use courtesy before force, after all, Madam still had to live her life in the future!
Seeing that a servant girl around Zhao Lingmeng dared to threaten her son, Zhou became even more angry and blurted out, "Who do you think you are? Zhao Lingmeng has become so bold now. Not only does she dare to disrespect her mother-in-law, but now she even dares to threaten her husband. Having a father who is the Marquis of Wu'an is amazing! If you have the guts, let the Marquis of Wu'an kill me."
As soon as Zhou said this, the attendants all stepped back in unison, fearing that Zhou would implicate them. Their indentures were in Madam's hands. The most helpless person here was Sun Qijing. Grandmother said this, and Mother wouldn't let her off easily. So what was he, caught in the middle, to do?
Sun Qiming was extremely angry. This woman started to curse his mother again. Sun Qiming stared at his indifferent father and the grandmother who insulted his mother with hatred, as if he wanted to remember these two people deeply in his heart.
No one present would pay attention to the look in a two-year-old's eyes. But the attentive Sun Qijing saw it. In his little heart, he didn't understand what this look meant yet, but he felt a little scared.
Sun Qijing immediately tried to coax Zhou: "Grandma, please let me go back! I'll come and see you off tomorrow morning."
"Don't be afraid, Jing'er. Grandmother will protect you. Don't be afraid of your mother. She won't dare to do anything to you. And grandmother is going to the countryside. She can't do anything to me either." When Zhou said this, she looked at her eldest grandson in her arms, and suddenly a bold idea popped up in her mind.
Why can't I let Jing'er go back to the countryside with me? That way, I still have my grandson to accompany me. And my mother-in-law at home, for the sake of my beloved grandson, shouldn't make things too difficult for me. And Zhao Lingmeng would not dare to control me, and would have to respect me obediently, after all, Sun Qijing was in my hands.
The more Zhou thought about it, the better she felt about her idea. So, she spoke softly to her eldest grandson, whom she held tightly in her arms, "Grandma's dear grandson, I'm going to the countryside with your great-grandfather tomorrow. I'm sure you won't want to leave me! Would you like to go with me?"
"Mom, don't say anymore. Jing'er will never go back with you." Even if Sun Tu was a mama's boy, he knew that Zhao Lingmeng would definitely not let Sun Qijing go back to the countryside with his mother. His uncle didn't dare to make this decision. No one dared to bear the wrath of Marquis Wu'an.
"Why not? You're not around, and Jing'er is fulfilling his filial duty on your behalf. Filial piety is the most important virtue. Brother Tu, how dare you be unfilial?" Seeing her son's objection, Zhou became even more resolute. Otherwise, when she returned, her sons and the others would forget about her completely.
"Grandma, I don't want to go to the countryside. I want to stay in the mansion."
Sun Qijing listened to his grandmother and father's words, afraid that if he didn't speak up, his grandmother would take him back to the countryside. Even a three-year-old child vaguely understood what that meant.
When Sun Qiming saw his grandmother and the other two arguing, he felt that it was none of his business. As long as they didn't curse at each other, he had no opinion. He banged his head on Dongmian's shoulder, half-closed his eyes, and looked sleepy.
"You don't want to go. What do you know as a child? You can't go wrong if you listen to Grandma. Grandma will only favor you then." Zhou patted Sun Qijing on the back, pretending to comfort him. In her mind, Sun Qijing had no decision-making power. So his opinion was unimportant.
Zhou valued her son's opinion more, and after she finished speaking, she looked at Sun Tu carefully.
Seeing his mother looking at him like this, Sun Tu said helplessly, "Mom, Zhao Lingmeng won't agree. Let Jing'er go and let him go back to sleep."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
