“Plowing the fields with cows?”
Emperor Wu paused while flipping through the memorials and looked up at Cao Gong. He really couldn't imagine what it would be like to see Xu Can plowing the fields with an ox.
Even Xiaoyao Hou, who was standing at the bottom of the stairs, exclaimed: "How is it possible? How could this old minister not know who my kid is? He would complain for a long time when his finger was scratched and would not wear his clothes when they were dirty. How could he plow the fields and plant rice?"
"Oh, Lord, how dare I lie about something like this? Laohu Town is not far away, you can send someone to ask around and you will know.
This is what I saw with my own eyes. Old Madam Qiao said that Laohu Town doesn't keep idle people, and everyone who comes here has to do the work themselves. Master Xu's work is no worse than others."
"Eunuch Cao, you don't have to say anything good for our evil son. If he doesn't get into trouble every day, I'll be very grateful to my ancestors."
Emperor Wu looked at Qiao Yunqing who was standing silently beside the side pillar and said, "Marquis Xiaoyao, why do you have to belittle yourself? Whether it is true or not, can you, my dear Qiao, tell me something?"
"Your Majesty, my mother really doesn't like the young to be lazy."
The people present looked curious, and from the tone of voice, it seemed as if they were used to this.
"Could it be that the top scholar also does his own work at home?"
Qiao Yunqing said calmly, "Yes, I have been poor since I was young. Before I moved to Laohu Town, I had never had enough food and clothing, and my family had no place to live.
Therefore, my mother cherishes the land and attaches great importance to farming. She once said that every meal should be appreciated, and every piece of silk should be cherished. Not only me, but everyone in the Qiao family should do their best.
Eunuch Cao took over the topic and said with a smile: "My Lord, you see, I didn't lie to you, the three-year-old granddaughter of the Qiao family is helping with the work, how could the prince be an exception?
If you saw the prince now, you probably wouldn't recognize him. He's not only darker, but also as strong as a bear. I heard that during his time at the Qiao family, he had to get up at 9:00 a.m. to run laps and do boxing for two hours. He also helped with housework during the day, and had to write ten large characters and recite an article at night before going to bed.
In the words of Mrs. Qiao, this is called eating your own food, sweating your own sweat, doing your own things, relying on heaven, earth, and ancestors, that is not a hero! "
“This…this…”
Xiaoyao Hou couldn't believe what he heard. Didn't his son say he was going on vacation?
Is this a vacation, or is it a way to suffer? Ask the Qiao family to take better care of him, is that all they are doing? Can't Mrs. Qiao hear that he is just being polite? Why is she taking it so seriously? Isn't it enough to just show your appreciation? Why not take the usual path?
And this eunuch Cao, who exactly do you belong to? You went to Laohu Town twice and flattered Qiao Xin in front of His Majesty, pouring out those nice words as if they were free.
I usually give you a lot of good things, why do you treat me differently?
Xiaoyao Hou felt sorry for his son's suffering and felt a little resentful towards the Qiao family. But his own son was not ambitious and refused to come back no matter what. What do you think of this?
Xiaoyao Hou had no place to express his frustration!
Qiao Yunqing seemed to have seen through Marquis Xiaoyao's thoughts and asked with a smile, "My Lord, did you ask my mother to treat Master Xu as her own child when you wrote to her?"
"yes!"
Xiaoyao Hou nodded. He did say this politely!
"That's right. All the children in my family get up at si hour. Within the time of one incense stick, they have to run two laps around Laohu Town. Those who fail to meet the standard will be punished to run one more lap. Then they have to practice boxing for an hour before they can eat breakfast.
During the busy farming season, they would go to the fields in the morning and afternoon, take a half-hour lunch break, start practicing calligraphy and memorizing at twilight hour, and go to bed on time at twilight hour. They would take a day off every six days.
Since this rule was established, it has been followed in all cases, except when one is bedridden or has other special circumstances. Including my mother."
After Qiao Yunqing finished speaking, he looked at Xiaoyao Hou quietly. That means our family is not targeting your son, but the Qiao family does this from adults to children.
Xiaoyao Hou was speechless for a moment. It seemed that people really did not treat her son as an outsider. Even the ancestors of the Qiao family obeyed the rules wholeheartedly. Could it be said that his son was treated specially?
How could he know that this is how Old Lady Qiao disciplined her children and grandchildren? If he had known, he would not have said such a thing. What's even more infuriating is that his little bastard also enjoys it.
Every time he writes to me, he complains bitterly. But when he is asked to come back, he remains silent no matter what is asked!
It turned out that he was just playing a joke on his father. However, when he thought about it again, it was not a bad idea. He couldn't bear to be cruel to him, and he was reluctant to take care of him. The old lady helped to take care of him, and now he is as well-behaved as a cat.
It’s always better to be motivated than not to be motivated!
Thinking of this, the anger in his heart disappeared invisibly, and Xiaoyao Hou sighed sincerely: "Qiao Bianxiu, you brothers are so promising young people, and the old lady has made great contributions!"
Qiao Yunqing bowed and said, "I have never dared to forget the kindness of my mother's upbringing."
Emperor Wu was sitting at the top, thinking of the confidential documents about the Qiao family that Hou Li had investigated. Qiao Xin's personality had changed drastically in the winter of last year, and he was like a completely different person.
But the reason why is still being explored!
Xiaoyao Village is located on the border. A person who has been silent for more than ten years suddenly changes his temperament. Is he under great stimulation or is he being used as a substitute?
Emperor Wu collected his thoughts, looked at the ministers below who were talking very happily, narrowed his eyes slightly, and cleared his throat.
Eunuch Cao immediately bent down, swept his eyes, and continued to report: "Your Majesty, Old Madam Qiao has also submitted a letter, please take a look."
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