Seeing his mother and grandmother crying, Kaiyang couldn't help but cry along with them for some reason.
Wei Zizheng wanted to go over and get closer to his son, but since even his own mother hadn't gotten a chance, he certainly wouldn't get a turn. Looking over at his father, he saw that the two of them seemed to have something important to say and didn't seem to want him to join in at all. The seventh-rank Censor of the Censorate suddenly felt like he had become a superfluous person.
Perhaps Lord Wei had already instructed his family, so the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were trying their best to control their crying. Hong Xiaoduo couldn't bear the scene and was about to burst into tears if she stayed any longer.
"Come on, let's talk in my study next door," Lord Wei said to Hong Xiaoduo after glancing at his wife and daughter-in-law.
It's not that I find it noisy, it's that I can't settle down and listen to what's going on.
The small study, separated by only one wall, is actually quite large; once the door is closed, it shuts out the crying sounds from next door.
"I suddenly remembered that I haven't told you about Kaiyang yet, Uncle." After sitting down, Hong Xiaoduo carefully recounted how she had taken Kaiyang and the other seven, and also talked about the Black and White Impermanence.
When I first met Lord Wei, she only mentioned in general terms that she had picked up seven children.
Things are different now. Kaiyang is Lord Wei's grandson. The child who impersonated Tong'er was brought up because of information obtained during the Dali Temple's trial of a case.
The prisoner who gave this information, the boss he mentioned, had been arrested and beheaded several years ago for another case.
If the prisoner wasn't lying, how did Kaiyang end up in the hands of Bai Wuchang?
What connection does Bai Wuchang (White Impermanence) have with that beheaded prisoner?
Hong Xiaoduo wasn't good at reasoning or investigating cases, so all she could do was tell Lord Wei everything she knew about Kaiyang.
As for how to investigate, and whether she can find anything else, that's beyond her control.
Moreover, the criminal who provided the clue died suddenly.
Clearly, the people behind him wanted to ensure that there was no way to prove anything.
"Alright, I understand. We really have to thank you, Xiaoduo, for what happened in Kaiyang. You are a great benefactor to our Wei family. I really don't know how to repay you." After saying this, Lord Wei stood up and bowed to Hong Xiaoduo.
Hong Xiaoduo quickly stood up to stop him, supporting the old man's arm and saying, "Uncle, I can't accept this. It's all fate's arrangement, isn't it? Arranging for me to meet Kaiyang, then the Master, and then the Young Madam."
By the way, what are your plans for tomorrow?
Should we pretend we don't know and temporarily accept the child?
Hong Xiaoduo couldn't continue the conversation about repaying kindness and expressing gratitude, so she simply changed the subject and asked about other things.
Lord Wei shook his head and said, "Regardless of whether Kaiyang accepts us or not, we will not acknowledge that child tomorrow. In any case, we have already determined the child's origins, and it will not be difficult to find out what the intricacies were."
Fortunately, Kaiyang has already acknowledged us, and we will officially add him to the family genealogy tomorrow.” At this point, Lord Wei stroked his beard with great satisfaction.
With his grandson found, he felt more hopeful about life. He decided to get through this busy period and learn the Five Animal Frolics to improve his health so he could watch his grandson grow up, get married, and have children.
"The child's foster mother left the manor yesterday, and this afternoon she found another excuse to go out again, both times to the same place. I suspect she sensed something was wrong."
"Girl, there might be some excitement to watch tomorrow," Lord Wei said to Hong Xiaoduo with a smile.
"Will there be many guests tomorrow?" Hong Xiaoduo asked again.
"I only notified a few people I'm on good terms with, but I'm not sure if anyone came uninvited. By the way, the servants came back and reported that you and Kaiyang seemed to have some kind of grudge against that old scoundrel Gu's sixth son on the street?"
"What happened? Tell me." Lord Wei asked, having just remembered.
He asked, and Hong Xiaoduo told him the truth. After hearing it, Old Man Wei slammed his fist on the table in anger: "Xiaoduo, you did the right thing. Others are afraid of their family's power and dare not speak out. At least they have suffered a setback."
Xiao Duo, they rarely suffer a loss like this, so they definitely won't let it go. They'll find a chance to retaliate. If you encounter them, just go ahead and teach them a lesson. Don't worry about me; your uncle will cover for you if anything happens.”
Speaking of this matter, Lord Wei's mood improved even more.
"Alright, it's too late. You've been taking Kaiyang around all day, you must be tired. Go and get some rest," Lord Wei suddenly said.
Hong Xiaoduo didn't say she wasn't tired. She had said what she needed to say, told Lord Wei that he should also get some rest, and then left.
She intended to go straight back to her guest room to rest, but after taking only a few steps, she heard the sound of a door opening behind her: "Mom, where are you going?"
Hong Xiaoduo turned around helplessly and said, "Of course we should go back to our room to wash up and rest. Do you expect us to go out shopping?"
"Wait for me, let's go back together." After Kaiyang finished speaking, he turned around and said to the three people in front of him, "Grandmother, Father, Mother, I'm going back to rest with Mother. See you tomorrow."
Then, he waved to Lord Wei, who was walking out of the small study, and quickly went to Hong Xiaoduo's side and grabbed her hand.
Given Kaiyang's offer, Hong Xiaoduo couldn't bear to refuse. Oh well, it's only for a few days.
Watching the two figures, one big and one small, disappear outside the courtyard gate, Old Man Wei sighed and said, "Why did they leave so soon? I haven't even said a word to them yet."
"I didn't even get a chance to speak to my son," Wei Zizheng said resentfully from the side.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Kaiyang only spoke to his mother and grandmother, without even glancing at him.
"Alright, the child has only just recognized us, be content, let him adjust slowly. Caiying, you've known Kaiyang for a long time, do you know his dietary preferences? Tell your mother quickly." Madam Qi didn't look at her husband and son, only staring at her daughter-in-law and asking questions.
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