Tranquility

The Shu family's residence has five entrances. The first entrance is the front yard. The three of Tangning were led into the main hall of the front yard by the housekeeper.

The main hall of the Shu family is very spacious and magnificent, and the furnishings are all antique calligraphy and paintings. Although they are not very expensive, they also show the elegance and elegance of the Shu family's scholarly family.

But today the main hall is crowded with many servants, and the middle is separated by eight screens embroidered with the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. Outside is the housekeeper of the Shu family, and inside there are many servant girls walking around.

The one who greeted the three of Tangning was naturally Qian Liang, the big housekeeper of the Shu family. Both the left and right families kept their filial piety.

The three of Tangning also understood the rules, they only talked to Steward Qian and never glanced at each other.It's just that occasionally a little maid appeared on the other side of the screen and pretended to pass by casually, but Tangning and Cheng Xin stood still and pretended not to see them.

But Shu Hongyu was a little uncomfortable. He lived in a simple environment since he was a child. Dr. Lu was very strict with him and never arranged for maids to serve him. Therefore, except for the few maids around Xu Lian, he had never seen other girls, especially Xu Lian. These maidservants were ordered by the mistress to come to see the future head of the Shu family, and they examined them very hard, as if they wanted to see through him at a glance. Shu Hongyu, a 13-year-old boy, quickly blushed.

Tangning didn't expect such a big scene today. He thought it would be best if the Shu family didn't know that there was such a bastard as Shu Hongyu. Fortunately, all the servants present were maids and servants, not a single member of the Shu family Man, as long as he can convince Roche, everything will be easy to handle.

After exchanging greetings and saluting, everyone sat down one after another.

"My mother was so sad that she was bedridden and unable to entertain Tang Juren, so she sent a concubine to discuss the matter of my uncle with Tang Juren. It's just that the concubine is a widow, so it is inconvenient and rude. I hope Tang Juren will not care about it."

After speaking, Luo Shi saluted Tangning from behind the screen.

Tangning quickly stood up and stood sideways, "Grandma Shu is very polite, but the student is not here for Hong Yu's business."

"Oh? What's that?" Luo Shi was a little surprised.

Tangning took a sip of tea before Fang slowly said, "Eight days ago, your family sent me a letter saying that Hongyu was lost when he was abducted by slaves. I don't really believe it, let's not talk about the matter of taking in Hongyu, just say that the students have raised Hongyu for eight years, and they have already treated him as their own brother, so they can't send him back to the estranged clan with unclear attitude just because of the one-sided words of the family .

This is not to say that the students will not let Hongyu recognize their ancestors, but the students are cautious by nature and want to check and confirm it. If it is true as what your letter said, the students have nothing to say; But he will not hand over the child raised by his own hands to the hands of an unkind mother.

Grandma Shu, don't blame the student for speaking abruptly. As far as the student knows, the Shu family members seem to be very enthusiastic about the step-heir of your family. They must not want Hongyu to return to the ancestral hall. For these grievances, I hope Grandma Shu will be considerate. "

Tangning's words were very explicit, she didn't give the Shu family any face at all, and she seemed to tear her face apart.

The main hall was full of awe, and everyone seemed to have never expected that the fairy-like figure in front of him could speak so sharply.

At this moment, a little maid came up with cakes and accidentally knocked over Shu Hongyu's teacup. Shu Hongyu's clothes were immediately wet.

Steward Qian quickly scolded the servant girl, and turned around to take Shu Hongyu down to change clothes. Shu Hongyu had already been impatiently watched, so he could have avoided the teacup, but he insisted on not moving. Naturally, he followed the butler's words and left the main hall .

Tangning looked at Shu Hongyu's impatient back, and smiled helplessly. She was still a child, so she couldn't sit still.

Tang Ning is not a mean person. He said these words because he wanted to give the Shu family a bad impression. Just by looking at the attitude of those maids just now, you can know what status Shu Hongyu holds in their hearts. Sister-in-law, morally, he is the weak side, and it is not convenient for Shu Hongyu to come forward, so Tangning must help him boost his momentum so that he will not be looked down upon.

Secondly, Tangning also wanted to test out how capable Luo Shi was, and whether he was truly generous and kind.

"Tang Juren has a benevolent heart, and cares so much for his brothers who have no blood relationship. How can I blame him? I also want to thank Tang Juren for his love and care for my uncle over the years. I just don't know how Tang Juren found out. How? What are your plans?"

Tangning listened carefully to Luo Shi's calm tone. She was never angry. It seemed that most of what she said was sincere.

So he also eased his tone and said: "The things mentioned in your letter have not been found out, but I have found out that Uncle Shu still has blood left outside."

"Really? Where is the child now? What proof do you have?" Luo Shi stood up slightly, his tone full of uncontrollable excitement.

Tangning paused slightly, "I have already taken that child to my elder brother's home. He is three years old this year. He is very smart and cute. It's just that his biological mother is not knowledgeable and spoiled him too much. As for the evidence, as long as Grandma Shu believes it, what evidence is needed?" ?”

Although Tangning's last sentence was very soft, it was like a basin of cold water, completely waking up Luo Shi's feverish head. The implication in Tangning's words could not be more obvious, how could she not understand.

It turned out that it wasn't her own. At this moment, Luo Shi's mood was very complicated, like she was very disappointed and relieved, but fortunately, she quickly calmed down and secretly figured it out.

She is an orphan girl without father and mother. Although she was unwilling to become a widow, her uncle is a greedy person. According to her current status, if she wants to marry into a noble family, she can only be a concubine. Guarding the Shu family business as a widow.

Compared with the 13-year-old concubine uncle who is taller than her and has a grudge against the Shu family, the concubine son who is only three years old and has no memory is obviously more in her favor.

And in terms of etiquette, the relationship between the sister-in-law and the uncle is delicate. The uncle will always marry and have children in the future, and she cannot fully control it, but the bastard raised under her knees is different. No matter how the bastard struggles, she has absolute control over the bastard. Moreover, this bastard was brought up by her alone, so she has the final say on how to educate him.

Between the widowed sister-in-law who was dependent on the younger uncle and the old lady who raised the bastard, Luo Shi chose the latter without even thinking about it.But now they are orphans and widows, they don't have any adult males, and the clans around them are watching over them, so their life is not easy.

So Luo Shi tentatively said: "Thank God, my husband still has a line of blood in the world, and he is finally alive. I will send someone to pick him up now. However, now we are orphans and widows, and my mother-in-law is sick again, and there is no one in the family. It’s always inconvenient for people like you, if my uncle can come back, our Shu family will be considered a family reunion, but if the whole family works together, not only can we keep the foundation of our ancestors, but my uncle can also gain fame and glory.”

A sneer appeared at the corner of Tangning's mouth. He knew what Luo Shi was up to. Now that a widow and young son are inevitably being bullied, Shu Hongyu is 13 years old this year and can support the family business. When her son grows up, Shu Hongyu is also a bastard. The family business will be able to send Shu Hongyu to separate.She didn't even think about it, how could she take advantage of all the benefits in the world.

"Hongyu joined the Lu family of a medical family since he was a child, and he didn't intend to become an official. He has not yet completed his studies, so he wants to serve his master, concentrate on his studies, and don't worry about chores, so as not to be distracted. Besides, Hongyu has been smart since he was a child. He is extraordinary, he has memorized things since he was five years old, and he has an unforgettable memory when he read books. His master liked him so much that he decided to pass on his mantle. His master even told me before I left that he didn't want my disciple to stay in Shu's house and waste his skills. .

However, after all, Hong Yu is a descendant of the Shu family, and if the Shu family is in trouble, he will not ignore it.I have a certain amount of friendship with Leng County Magistrate, and I will entrust him to take care of the Shu family. Although it will not allow the Shu family to develop, but it will not be a problem to keep the family business. Grandma Shu does not need to worry. "

Luo Shi has been wandering alone since he was a child, and he knows how to read people's faces best, and he also knows the principle of accepting when he is good.She understood what Tangning meant. Shu Hongyu had a aunt, but he also had a master who nurtured and taught him. If the master didn't let him go back to the Shu family, he should be filial to the master.Besides, Shu Hongyu remembers things at the age of five, so he is not allowed to hold grudges against his aunt for what he has done. If he is forced hard enough to sue his aunt for being unkind, it is not impossible for him to die.

Luo Shi made up his mind and stopped talking about Shu Hongyu, and planned to discuss with Tangning about picking up the child.

Tangning and Luo Shi reached an agreement, planning to let her deal with Mao Shi.

Unexpectedly, before chatting a few words, Steward Qian rushed in rashly:

"Grandma, it's not good, the second young master and his wife are arguing."

"What's going on? Isn't mother resting in the inner courtyard? How did she meet my uncle?" Luo Shi hurriedly stood up. If Tangning wasn't in the way, she would have gone out through the back door of the main hall.

"Master Biao met Mr. Tang and his party when he was at the door. He went back to the inner courtyard and told his wife that she hadn't seen the second young master for a long time. The second young master is back to preside over the overall situation, and the second young master is not happy..."

Tangning frowned. After all, he was a servant of the Shu family, and he spoke to the Shu family inside and out. He couldn't let Butler Qian stride out of the main hall after finishing speaking. At this moment, he didn't care about the defense of men and women. It was important to bring Hongyu back. For whatever reason, it was Hong Yu who suffered from contradicting his aunt.

When Tangning and Luo Shi rushed to the outside of Mao's upper room, the people inside were almost hoarse and could be heard from afar.

"I'm your aunt. If you can't come back, you're afraid I'll sue you for disobedience!"

"I didn't know that there are still aunts who steal concubines! If it wasn't for third brother, I would have been sold into the south hall to live a life that would be worse than death. If you accuse me of being unfilial, I will accuse you of being unkind!"

"You! Okay, I don't treat you well, but the master treats you a hundred times better than my child. If he knows that you have abandoned the Shu family, he might not feel at ease underground!"

"Haha, I finally know what it means to turn black and white. I was obviously abandoned by the Shu family, and I was beaten up! My father spent eight lifetimes of misfortune before marrying a wicked woman like you. You still have the nerve to mention him, because my father is angry at you." dead!"

"You! You bastard!"

At this moment, Tangning quickly raised the curtain and shouted at Shu Hongyu, "What nonsense, don't kneel down!"

Unexpectedly, Shu Hongyu's eyes were already red with anger, and he didn't buy it at all: "I, Shu Hongyu, kneel to the sky and kneel to master, but I don't kneel to you, my aunt!"

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and pointed at the tip of Mao's nose, and the aura of martial arts for many years suddenly exploded, shaking Mao's back again and again.

"I just want to tell you, you have never been my mother, you can't decide everything about me!"

After finishing speaking, Shu Hongyu flicked his sleeves and left without looking back, leaving Tangning behind with a wry smile to clean up the mess.

It's just that Mrs. Mao had passed out, and the upper room was in chaos. Tangning had no choice but to ask Mrs. Luo to deal with it as planned.

"Hey, if it weren't for what happened just now, I would still be [-]% sure of persuading my mother. But just now my uncle contradicted my mother, and my mother has a stubborn temper. I am afraid that the more unwilling my uncle is, the more she will ask my uncle to obey me. I am not sure about persuading her." Go back to mother."

Tangning smiled faintly, "No matter what, Grandma Shu will do her best."

Anyway, the treasure of the Zhang family is in his hands. If Mao Shi disagrees, Luo Shi will not be able to adopt an heir. Of course, Luo Shi can also adopt other orphans, but there is no one to take care of other orphans.

Therefore, for the sake of his own future, Luo Shi will definitely let Mao Shi let go.