After five whips, his straight back was bent. Jianwen was so scared that he cried out, and his third aunt covered his mouth with her hand.
After ten lashes, Jianwei's forehead was covered with sweat. He bit his lips tightly to prevent tears from flowing.
Second Grandfather threw the whip on the ground and said breathlessly:
"Do you know why you were beaten?"
Jianwei lowered his head and said in a hoarse voice:
"Because I acted impulsively and got myself into trouble."
"Yes and no."
Second Grandpa said seriously,
"You can't stand being provoked, and you rush into their traps. Not only can you not endure humiliation, you don't even have the most basic clarity of mind.
You are not causing trouble for yourself, but if you are not careful you will implicate your father, your uncles, and even your brothers and sisters.
You're already eighteen, but you're still not calm at all. In a few days, I'll send you to the border troops. You're not allowed to act under the Huang family's banner. Come back when you've tempered yourself."
Before she finished speaking, the old lady fell to her knees, crying out in tears:
"Dad, Jianwei was wrong in this matter, but he has also learned his lesson. I have no objection to sending him to the army for training, but he can't go to the border! It's too dangerous there! I...I don't agree."
The eldest brother Jianping also knelt down,
"Grandpa, please send Jianwei to our army. I will take care of him myself."
Huang Wenrong also knelt silently beside Jianwei, hoping that his second grandfather would forgive him once.
The air was filled with tension.
Second Mistress hesitated and spoke.
"Old man, why don't you..."
"Big brother, do you disagree as much as your wife does?" The second grandfather asked, staring at his eldest son.
The old man's eyebrows tightened and he turned away his wife's eyes that were looking for help.
"Dad, I agree. Jianwei and Jianping have different personalities, and the border can better shape him."
"Then Jianwei, what do you think?"
"Grandpa, I'm willing to go."
Jianwei's voice was firm.
After hearing this, the old lady's body went limp and she sat on the ground crying loudly. The second and third aunts hurried forward and helped her into the house.
"Everyone, get up."
Second Grandfather looked at his descendants in the yard and continued to speak earnestly:
"You young ones, remember this: our Huang family thrives together and suffers together. Be careful when you're out there, and don't do anything that's against the will of heaven or earth. I'm retiring soon, and the future of our family depends entirely on you."
"yes."
Huang Wenrong helped Jianwei stand up and agreed in unison with the others.
A few days later, Jianwei was sent away with simple luggage.
Although the old lady was reluctant to let her son go, she had no choice but to tearfully remind him repeatedly to be careful before he left.
Huang Wenrong specially asked for a peace amulet from the temple and asked Jianwei to carry it with him as he said goodbye in tears.
Ever since Jianwei left, the atmosphere at home has been very low. Jianming and Jianwen have also changed from their usual mischievous behavior, grown up quickly, and become more sensible.
Brother Jianping remains the same, and there seems to be no change.
However, less than half a month after Jianwei left, news spread in the alley that the youngest son of the Hu family had his leg broken by an unknown attacker.
After the news spread, neighbors talked about it privately. The few families who knew about it knew that the Hu and Huang families were fighting, but no one was willing to expose it directly.
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