In the end, Mrs. Cui agreed to her grandson's request.
Three days later, Cui Xian was sent to Pei Mansion.
At the same time, the ten taels of silver were divided into two parts.
The five taels of silver were confiscated and used to support the family and Yu Ge'er's studies.
The other five taels were given to Chen.
The rice, flour, oil and eggs in the cart of gifts were put away, and the meat was stir-fried in a pan to be eaten later.
Of the two pieces of cloth, one was kept at home, and the other was taken to the county town by my aunt Lin to find a tailor shop to make three sets of clothes for Cui Xian as soon as possible.
That evening.
The eldest aunt returned from the county town in a hurry and refused Chen's help. She busied herself frying a large pot of fried pork with dried radish and a large pot of fried eggs with green onions.
The house was filled with fragrance.
But even someone as greedy as Cui Xuan remained silent and didn't pick up his chopsticks.
Because she knew where the meat came from——
'Sold' it in exchange for A-di.
The eldest aunt eagerly gave Cui Xian a large bowl full of meat and stammered, "Xian'er, eat, eat more."
Just as she said, she let an eight-year-old child go out to work to support her son's education. Lin, who claimed to be the eldest daughter-in-law of the Cui family, couldn't stand up straight.
But as the eldest daughter-in-law, she has no final say.
Old Mrs. Cui made the final decision and decided to send Yu'er to Mr. Gu in the county town to start his education tomorrow.
"That's enough, Auntie. I can't eat any more."
Cui Xian looked at the bowl that was sticking out, shook his head repeatedly, and called out to everyone: "Sister, Grandmother, you all eat. By the way, why don't you meet my brother?"
Lin glanced at Old Mrs. Cui with an embarrassed expression.
The uncle said in a muffled voice: "He is hiding in the bedroom crying and refuses to come out. I will try to persuade him tonight."
Cui Yu refused to go to school no matter what.
Because of this, he, who has always been sensible, had already made a scene in the afternoon.
He cried loudly and said that he would never use the money from selling his younger brother to go to school.
But Mrs. Cui had made up her mind and no one could change it.
Hearing his uncle say this, Cui Xian picked up the bowl of meat and said, "I'll go and persuade him."
Wait until Cui Xian leaves.
There was silence at the dining table in the main hall, and no one spoke.
After a while, Cui Zhongyuan couldn't hold back any longer and leaned on Chen's shoulder, quietly wiping away his tears.
He loves his son.
If Cui Xian was forced to be a servant, Cui Zhongyuan, as a father, would definitely stand up to protect his son.
But this time...
It was Xian Ge'er who wanted to go there.
Cui Xian's previous words "a hero is not judged by his origin" not only touched Mrs. Cui, but also Cui Zhongyuan and the Chen couple.
My son wants to go out and explore the world. As parents, how can we stop him?
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In my uncle's family's bedroom.
Cui Yu curled up on the bed, covered himself with the quilt, hugged his knees and cried silently.
A corner of the quilt was lifted up, and then another thin person quickly came in and rubbed Cui Yu's shoulder with his shoulder.
Cui Yu retreated to the side.
The man then stuck to his shoulder and moved with him until Cui Yu was against the corner of the wall, with nowhere to retreat.
Then, Cui Xian's teasing laugh came from under the quilt: "Oh, are you crying?"
Just this one sentence inexplicably irritated Cui Yu.
He suddenly opened the quilt, and said angrily with red eyes: "Laugh! You are still laughing! Do you know that the world is dangerous? How dare you be someone's book boy? Isn't it better to study peacefully and open your mind than to be...be ...
Cui Yu didn't even have the courage to say the words "be a servant".
Cui Xian sighed: "I'm going to study, what will you do?"
Cui Yu said without even thinking, "I am your elder brother. Even if I have to be a book boy, I will go. If the Pei family doesn't want me, then I will come back. At most, I will eat one less meal a day like grandma, and I can still support you to study."
Hearing this, Cui Xian was moved and filled with emotion.
He looked at Cui Yu, who looked young and immature beside him, and thought: It turns out that being a brother is not just about age, but also about responsibility.
Never mind.
My eldest brother, parents, and grandmother have all acknowledged me, so what’s the harm in having another ‘brother’?
Therefore, Cui Xian said seriously: "Brother."
Cui Yu's eyes flashed with hope when he heard this: "Do you regret it? Brother, what you said today touched grandma. Listen to your brother, go tell grandma now that you don't want to go to Pei's house anymore, and you want to go to school to start your education. Believe me, grandma will definitely agree."
I have to say that although Cui Yuren is young, he is very insightful.
While speaking, he eagerly pulled Cui Xian and was about to walk out.
But Cui Xian didn't move.
Cui Yu turned around and said in a tone that was almost begging: "Brother, please! I feel bad when I think about having to use the money from 'selling' you to go to school."
He is only nine years old.
In modern society, they are still ignorant and naughty children, the darlings in their parents' hands.
But he was born in a poor peasant family in ancient feudal times. He was forced by life early on and learned to compromise and give in, shouldering the responsibilities of an older brother. He was so sensible that it made people feel sad.
"I have decided to go to the Pei family. Brother, you have to read this book. You and I are brothers by blood. Just as you couldn't bear to see me become a servant, I also can't bear to see you go. But someone has to go in the end, right?"
Cui Xian smiled and stretched out his fist: "We are brothers, so let's not say any more nonsense. Come, let's bump fists and make a brotherly agreement."
"No matter whether my father or your father can make it to the list in the future, you and I must work hard from now on. Brothers, we will work together to meet at the top in the future and bring glory to the Cui family."
Cui Yu kept shaking his head and refused to punch.
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