Fishing The next day, You Miao got up and there was no one to order. When he lived at home in the past, there were four maids and two servants. There was always endless chatter in the yard. Now there were only Muqi and Li Zhifeng left, and it was indescribably deserted. When he got up early, Muqi came in to serve. You Miao said, "Let Li Zhifeng come over. You don't go out either. Close the door. I ask a question and you answer it."
Li Zhifeng came to dress You Miao. You Miao changed his clothes while instructing Muqi.
"When did the lady and that damn young master move in?" You Miao asked.
Muqi came to serve You Miao when he was twelve years old. The master and servant have been together for five years. Unlike other servants in the family, he knew that You Miao was demoted to the second son. Now he was assigned to work in the east wing. He knew that if he had no other thoughts in this life, he would be on the same boat with Master You Miao after all. He still had to say what he should say, so he answered: "I moved in two years ago."
You Miao asked again: "When was he appointed as the eldest son?"
Muqi replied: "Last year."
You Miao asked: "Have you invited the uncles and grandfather to have a drink?"
Muqi nodded. You Miao's anger suddenly rose again. Such a big thing, and no one told him? !
You Miao asked again: "What's the eldest young master's name?"
Mu Qi replied: "The eldest young master's name is 'Han' on the top and 'Ge' on the bottom."
You Han Ge... You Miao understood as soon as he heard it. The second character of the ranking in this generation in the family all has water in it. He asked again: "Is it my father's son? Why don't I know? No one told me about this?"
Mu Qi seemed a little angry when he heard this. After thinking for a while, he said: "Who knows? That woman took over the family as soon as she came. Uncle Wang also retired and went home. He also changed the accountant..."
You Miao nodded slowly. At least he knew two things. One: The establishment of another eldest son was recognized by the You family. Two: This eldest son is indeed his half-brother.
You Miao went to Beijing at the age of twelve. When he was at home, he also heard a lot about his father's romantic affairs. His maternal uncle's family even told him that You Dechuan had someone else outside. But it is common for a man to have three wives and four concubines, let alone a wealthy businessman like You Dechuan? Originally, You Dechuan was going to remarry, and it was not You Miao's turn to have the final say in everything, but suddenly this happened, and You Miao could not help but feel angry.
You Dechuan wanted to send him to the court to be an official a few years ago, and maybe he had planned this in advance.
You Miao ate breakfast absent-mindedly. After the meal, someone outside reported that Nanny Sun came to see him.
Nanny Sun was You Miao's wet nurse, who took care of him until he was seven years old before returning home. You Miao was holding his breath and had nowhere to vent. When he saw Nanny Sun coming in, his eyes immediately turned red.
"My poor little Miao..." Nanny Sun hugged You Miao and cried as soon as she came in.
You Miao hurriedly shouted, "Don't cry! Nanny, don't cry!" You
Miao's words were filled with tears, and he didn't dare to look at Nanny Sun any more. Nanny Sun was already crying with tears streaming down her face, covering her liver with tears and snot, calling "darling" and "ancestor". The old and young in the room lamented for a long time, and then You Miao personally made her a pot of tea and let Nanny Sun sit down.
"It's fate, Ma'am, don't hurt yourself." You Miao tried to comfort her, and then sighed.
Ma'am Sun said, "My uncle was so angry when he heard about the young master's family. He went to Yangzhou twice, but was blocked outside the door. He went back to discuss with my uncle, the head of Shaoyuan Tea House, and they couldn't help much. They asked me, an old man, to take a message. If the young master can't stay here anymore, he should go back to Suzhou." You
Miao said, "Forget it. My mother is dead, but my father is still alive. How can I go back to my maternal uncle's house? You just came from Suzhou. Did you hear what they said?"
Ma'am Sun said, "What happened back then, I didn't expect it to be suppressed for so many years, and now it's not over yet..."
You Miao thought about it all night last night, and there were quite a few things he couldn't figure out. Now after listening to Ma'am Sun's words, he suddenly understood everything.
The relationship between his parents was often reminded by his maternal uncles. When his mother married his father, the two were not in love, but a cousin of You Dechuan had the final say. He let the You family marry Qiao Ke'er from Shaoyuan Tea House. That year, You Dechuan complained about the elders' arrangement. He also heard that his father had a lover outside, but his mother was so good at dealing with people after she got married, so they lived in peace for many years. His father did not take concubines again, and his mother never mentioned these things in front of the young You Miao.
A few years after his mother passed away, the elders of the You family were old, some passed away, and most of them died.
So his father made the marriage that had been arranged before the marriage formal. It was really hard for Wang to bear the burden and give birth to a boy, and wait for You Dechuan for more than ten years. After You Dechuan's industry was stable, he entered the house and married into the You family in a formal way.
When You Miao heard this, he did have the idea of returning to his maternal uncle's house, but he knew the situation of Shaoyuan Tea House. His uncle was a prodigal son who squandered his ancestors' savings all day long. His uncle had great ambitions but no money. Shaoyuan Tea House has been running out of money in recent years. What can he do if he goes back?
Nanny Sun was still drinking tea in this room, but Mu Qi'er came in hurriedly and winked at You Miao. You Miao frowned slightly and ordered, "If you have something to say, just say it. Nanny is not an outsider."
"The master and... the eldest young master are back." Mu Qi'er said in a trembling voice.
When Nanny Sun heard this, her mouth opened slightly, her old face wrinkled, and she started crying again.
You Miao said, "I'm going to see my father. Li Zhifeng, follow me. Muqier, order a car to take Madam home."
You Miao took a deep breath and tidied his robe. Li Zhifeng, who was sitting in the outer room, had been listening to the conversation in the room. At this moment, he stood up and followed You Miao out. Madam Sun came out tremblingly and repeatedly said to Li Zhifeng, "Where are you from? How come I have never seen him before? Our young master has a hard life. You have to take good care of him..."
Li Zhifeng nodded. You Miao comforted him with kind words again, walked through the corridor, stood in the east wing, and heard the conversation coming from outside the hall. It was his father who was giving orders.
After the rain, the sky cleared up. You Dechuan's boots were still stained with mud. With his hands behind his back, he brought his son You Hange all the way to the villa. The servants carrying the sedan chair followed them far behind.
You Miao looks like his maternal uncle, while You Hange looks very much like You Dechuan himself, with the same thick eyebrows. After living with his mother for many years, he has developed a mature temperament and his eyebrows are always slightly furrowed. He has a broad forehead and big ears, dark complexion, rough skin, and a pair of piercing eyes, revealing a calculating and thoughtful look.
You Dechuan said, "What do you think?"
You Hange said, "Dad, I think it's better to sell this batch of goods sooner rather than later. At the beginning of next year, when the new tea is on the market, it will probably rise sharply again."
You Dechuan nodded and did not comment.
After entering the second gate of the villa and walking around the courtyard, Wang came out and said with a smile, "Are you back?"
You Hange hurriedly bowed to greet his mother. Wang brought You Dechuan in and said with a smile, "You Miao arrived last night."
You Dechuan hummed and said, "He was fine on the way."
Wang said, "I didn't hear him say that he rested for a day."
Wang personally untied You Dechuan's robe, and the maids lined up holding towels and basins and came in. Wang said, "I've prepared a table of snacks and hot wine for the three of you. It's a great time to chat."
You Dechuan said, "If You Miao is still tired, then..."
"Dad." You Miao stood outside the threshold with his sleeves tucked in. As soon as he said this, everyone in the hall turned their heads and looked at him.
"You've come just in time." Wang said with a smile, "The master said he was afraid of you..."
"You Miao." You Dechuan said, "You've come just in time. I just want to say a few words to you."
"Yeah." You Miao stood in the yard outside, watching the family of three having fun, but didn't come in. You Hange said, "Brother, you're back."
According to the difference in seniority, You Miao should have come over first to greet You Hange and call him brother, but You Miao never called anyone, neither Madam Wang nor elder brother, and You Dechuan's face looked a little bad.
"Let's talk in the study." You Dechuan motioned You Miao to go first.
When You Miao turned around, he caught a glimpse of Wang's triumphant smile and You Hange's complicated expression behind his father.
At this moment, he suddenly realized that the mother and son were also walking on thin ice. I'm afraid they were worried all day long and their lives were not much better than his.