Chapter 40 Sun Tu Teaches His Sister
"Brother, I am your biological sister." Sun Yue was really angry and embarrassed at this moment. She originally thought that after her mother and the clan leader left, her position in the mansion would definitely be unshakable. She knew that her brother valued family affection, but she was a little confused now.
"I know, you and mother both know that I value family. I'm not a fool if I can get the third place in the imperial examination. Although I value family, it's not you I value, but mother. All the concessions I made in the past were because of mother, not you.
I agreed to let you stay, but it's just because of my few remaining consciences. So just behave yourself. If you get me into trouble, I won't bother you. And don't expect your sister-in-law to bother you. Do you know why she dared to make such a scene this time? Because her family is powerful and she doesn't have a daughter, so she doesn't have to worry about delaying her future daughter's marriage.
Sun Tu's half-truthful threats were also genuinely for Sun Yue's sake. Otherwise, if she, an unmarried girl, got into trouble, he really wouldn't be able to protect her. He was just a seventh-rank official. In Yuanjing, anyone he bumped into might have a higher official rank than him.
Sun Yue slammed her chopsticks on the table after hearing her eldest brother's ruthless words and shouted, "That woman is so sure that she will never give birth to a daughter."
Sun Tu only glanced at Sun Yue and ignored her. He continued to eat with his chopsticks. While eating, he did not forget to explain to her: "Your sister-in-law really will not have a daughter. After the quarrel between you and mother, she will never have children again. Moreover, her defense against us has reached the highest level. She has four masters around her.
So don't underestimate the noble ladies like Yuan Jing. She already has three sons now, and realistically, she's prepared to rely on them. So, you, my so-called sister, have even less weight.
Sun Yue's eyes widened when she heard Sun Tu say this. She had never imagined that someone so young would rely on their son for their husband's sake. She had always been taught that the husband was the head of the wife, which was why she and her mother dared to act so violently. They both truly believed that as long as their brother stood by them, Zhao Lingmeng would have to compromise, no matter how powerful her background was.
"How dare she do this? Why wasn't she so strong before?" Sun Yue asked a question that puzzled her. After all, in her opinion, if Zhao Lingmeng was as powerful as she is now at the beginning, she and her mother would not dare to make trouble.
"The quarrels you had before were all about small matters. Nothing compared to this time. This time, not only did I have sex with Wang Xiaoyan, but Wang Xiaoyan almost killed her. And you and mother were also behind this. In the past, people tolerated us so that they could live a good life with us. But now, who would have thought that they could die at any time?!"
Sun Tu finished his words with a self-deprecating laugh. He had seen it clearly from the beginning, which was why he had protected his mother from beginning to end. After all, there was no going back. He couldn't let his mother live a miserable life for the rest of her life. He hadn't expected that Marquis Wu'an would actually vent his anger on his clan.
"Brother?" Only then did Sun Yue fully understand the extent of the trouble he and his mother had caused. If anyone dared to do this to him, he would probably fight him to the death!
"So since you don't want to go back to the tribe, just be a good boy. My ability is limited, so I can only protect you here." Sun Tu appealed to his emotions and explained the reason to him.
Sun Yue nodded obediently and quickly responded, "Yes, I understand. I will be obedient. I won't hold my brother back anymore, and I won't hang around my sister-in-law for no reason."
"Be good, and I'll find you a good family to marry into. If you don't cause trouble for your sister-in-law, Jing'er will support you in the future because of your past kindness to him. That's how your brother's career will end. Come eat!"
Sun Tu was still very gentle to his sister. They had gone through a long and difficult time together, and he hoped that she could live a good life.
"Brother? I was wrong." Sun Yue watched her brother go from being high-spirited to being in such a helpless situation. She truly regretted it in that moment. She and her mother were very selfish, only thinking about themselves, always holding her brother back. But her brother didn't give up on her and her mother, always cleaning up their mess. Sun Yue was crying uncontrollably.
"Okay, don't cry. You're a grown-up girl now. You'll have to walk your own path in the future. Be smarter and have a broader vision." Sun Tu earnestly comforted the little girl who grew up with him, feeling sad about the passing of time.
Zhao Lingmeng didn't know that just because she ate some beef, she made Sun Yue and his sister cry.
In the days that followed, Sun Yue stayed quietly in her courtyard, not making a scene. Sun Tu went to work as normal. Although his colleagues still looked at him strangely, the gossip in Yuanjing was rampant, so his own case was over. Most importantly, the Marquis of Wu'an didn't say anything publicly; they were afraid Sun Tu would one day rise to power, so he could go to work as normal.
Zhao Lingmeng, on the other hand, lived a comfortable life. Every day, she would leisurely play with her three children, play with them in the morning, and teach the two older ones some simple words. Then she would think about delicious food, lie in bed and read the account book, and take a nap when she felt tired. Such a life was quite carefree.
Since Zhou left, Sun Tu has been living alone in the front yard, occasionally visiting Sun Yue. He doesn't go to Yixin Courtyard. Zhao Lingmeng feels that her mood has improved a lot.
Previously, when Sun Tu didn't go to Yixinyuan, Sun Qijing would miss him. This time, they said in front of Sun Qijing that they wanted to send him back to the clan. They completely disregarded his feelings, and they didn't comfort him in time afterwards. The child was also angry and stopped looking for his father. He was happy playing with his brother and mother every day.
Time passed quickly, and soon more than two months had passed. Zhao Lingmeng had completely adapted to her life in this dynasty.
Since she finished her double confinement, she'd been frequently returning to the Marquis of Wu'an's residence with her child. Regardless of whether Sun Tu and Zhao Lingmeng's sisters-in-law were pleased, Zhao Lingmeng, the Marquis of Wu'an, and his wife were delighted. Seeing their daughter and grandson so often was incredibly joyful.
Zhao Lingmeng woke up early that morning and ordered everyone to clean up the house. They had something important to do today, and nothing could go wrong. Zhao Lingmeng, Sun Qijing, and Sun Qiming all wore new clothes, waiting for the good news to arrive.
The reason they were arguing so violently was because of what my mother had said a few days ago. Because they wanted to record their half-sister as a legitimate daughter, and feared the Emperor would be wary of their family, my father, Marquis Wu'an, had secretly handed the military talisman to the Emperor. The reason was that Marquis Wu'an was old and frail, needing to recuperate in Yuanjing and unable to fight again.
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