Chapter 271 His Half-Brother
Then, the old marquis married the noble lady again and formed a happy family.
Unexpectedly, the wife and children of the country woman who had been killed in the disaster came to the capital again...
The old marquis felt very guilty towards his first wife and her family, so he listed them in the Liao family's genealogy to acknowledge their ancestry. His first wife, Yao Chunhua, was given the title of co-wife, and his son and daughter were both listed in the Liao family's genealogy and renamed Liao Yan and Liao Wan.
The old marquis’ wife, Mrs. Zhou, was furious.
Only after the old marquis' wife objected in every possible way did they not live in the marquis' mansion. The old marquis bought them another house. Normally, the old marquis stayed in that house and only returned to the marquis' mansion for a reunion during the holidays. At least, the marquis' mansion had to maintain superficial peace and face.
For example, now, during the Chinese New Year.
The old marquis raised his glass and smiled, "Today is the reunion dinner, and we've finally gathered together. Come on, come on, don't be so reserved, let's have a drink together."
Yao was the first to respond, "Yes, Master."
Her children followed suit, and Liao Jiu also raised his glass as if he didn't care.
Mrs. Zhou had a stern face the whole time and was not in a good mood. If it wasn't the New Year, she would not have let that family come to her house.
She was the only one who didn't give the old marquis any face and just ate her own food.
As if I didn't hear it.
The old marquis couldn't lose face and persuaded her kindly, "Madam, let's have a drink together. Family reunions are happy days, and they only come once a year."
Mrs. Zhou's face turned cold. "Don't you get together every day? What do you mean by finally getting together? The family has been divided. You and your family have been there, and I have my son to live with. What's the point of going home? Are you trying to piss me off to death as soon as possible? Do you think I've lived too long so that you can make room for some country woman?"
The old marquis also got angry. "Ms. Zhou, it's the holidays, and the children and servants are here. How can you say such things? You are old, why are you still so petty? Can't you be more magnanimous? It's been so many years, and you still can't get over it? We are family, why are you still talking nonsense?"
Madam Zhou sneered, "Even after you're buried, you can't get over it! You can forget about it in this life! If you have the guts, then divorce me so I don't bother you anymore. If I bother you, who would want to be a family with a country woman like them? I guess it's only you, Liao Changming. If it weren't for my son, Liao Changming, what the hell are you to me?"
The old lady’s family is a prime minister’s family. Her father used to be a first-rank prime minister, and now her brother is the prime minister.
A truly powerful and noble lady.
Compared with the noble and honorable Marquis Qingning, Liao Changming was truly out of his league.
The old marquis was so embarrassed by the criticism that Yao stood up hastily and supported him. "Master, don't be angry. You are not in good health now. You can't lose your temper. Please apologize to the lady and we will go back first..."
After hearing this, the old marquis seemed to become even angrier, pointing at the old lady's face with his fingers trembling.
"Look at you, Zhou, look at you, how can you say something like a noble lady? You're no better than a country woman."
Madam Zhou rolled her eyes coldly, "Yes, I am not as good as a country woman. Otherwise, you are not at home every day and have been with country women. Why don't you get out? What are you doing staying in the Marquis's Mansion? Get out with the country women!"
The old marquis is actually not very old. He is in his middle age, about forty years old. Because his physical condition was weakened when he was young, he has been suffering from major and minor illnesses all year round after he got older. He needs to take medicine to maintain his health, which makes him look older.
The old marquis was shaking with anger and said to Liao Jiu, who had been silent the whole time, "Wuyang, tell me, do you think your mother is decent? Please persuade her!"
This kind of quarrel scene happened more than once or twice, and Liao Jiu was no longer surprised.
This situation has been going on since the Yao family came to our door a few years ago.
His mother, Zhou, refused to let Yao marry into the family, so the old marquis went to ask the emperor for help. After the emperor understood the reasons, he made the decision and let Zhou go. He had no right to interfere in the historical grievances and hatreds between the elders, nor did he want to comment too much.
"Father, as a junior, I can't comment on the affairs of our elders."
Kick the ball out.
Madam Zhou said, "Don't bother talking to my son. He's not like some of those gossipy country women who love to gossip."
Liao Yan and Liao Wan, who were standing aside, were affected for no reason and pretended not to hear anything. They lowered their heads and dared not say anything.
The old marquis was so angry that he threw his sleeves and said, "Let's go! Let's go, Yao, let's go now..."
Her chest was filled with anger, and she almost stumbled when she walked, about to fall. Fortunately, Yao was there to support her. "Master, please ask the old lady again...about our second son. I've been dreaming about him recently. He said he has become a wandering ghost and can't return home."
Tonight, the old marquis actually came back to celebrate the New Year and have a reunion dinner, but he also had another purpose.
But now Mrs. Zhou won’t even let them eat in peace, so how can they continue the conversation?
Liao Jiu suddenly said, "Dad, what second son?" Isn't he the second son of the Liao family?
In the past, he was the eldest son of the Liao family. Later, the Yao family came back and Liao Yan was older than him, so he was demoted to the second son.
The old marquis was still gasping for breath. Seeing that Liao Jiu had finally taken the initiative to speak, Yao Shi hurriedly said, "It's like this. Wanwan has a twin brother named Ah Sheng. He died in that mudslide. Over the years, we have all changed our surnames and families, but he is the only one who hasn't yet entered the Liao family. I've been dreaming every day lately that Ah Sheng is wandering in the wilderness, unable to find his home or his family. I'd like to ask Madam Zhou to help register Ah Sheng's name with the Liao family so that he won't become a wandering ghost... Second Young Master, what do you think?"
Liao Jiu's expression turned stern.
Is this still the case?
He has never paid much attention to the affairs of his elders.
Hearing this, it seemed like something was wrong.
He asked, "Where was the place where you encountered the mudslide?"
Yao was stunned. "We were fleeing a disaster in our hometown. Your father and I fled to Chubei Prefecture, somewhere like Shamen County. We encountered a mudslide. There were a lot of mountains there..."
Liao Jiu... He seemed to have found out why he was mistaken for a bachelor.
In all likelihood, that bachelor might be this guy named Asheng, his half-brother.
What is going on...
Madam Zhou was already furious. "Wuyang, don't talk to them. They're dreaming! Forget it! I'm telling you, Yao, don't push your luck! Do you still want to bring your entire family of three generations to our mansion? Shame on you! Come, get this shameless whore and her family out..."
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