Jinyi champion

Chapter 226

With the support of her son, Zhu Niang immediately felt confident, she could straighten her waist and follow behind her son, and entered the main courtyard with Lu Song and others.

There are more than a dozen tables in the main courtyard.

There are not as many people as outside, but there are also many people, and it is not as noisy as outside.

Many gentry came to the birthday banquet, and when they heard that Prince Xing's mansion had sent someone to give presents to the mansion, they all stood up from their seats to watch the excitement.

Zhu Mingshan, as the birthday star, came out to meet the guests in person at noon, and then went back to rest on the couch in the back room. Hearing that someone came from Xingwang's mansion, he sat on a simple sliding pole and was lifted out, trembling all over. Looking at the visitors, Zhu Jiashi was standing beside her husband, dressed in fine clothes, with a bit of grace, it seemed that she was the head of the family.

"Old man, the prince sent someone to give you a congratulatory gift!"

On the host's table, an old man in his eighties smiled and said to Zhu Mingshan.

This is also a local custom of celebrating birthdays. Finding a good elder Ren Weng to sit at the main table is equivalent to a kind of respect for the old man, and at the same time wishing the birthday man a long life.

But in this era, it is not easy to find a birthday person who is around [-] years old, so people who are around [-] years old are also very popular.

"Whoosh..."

Zhu Mingshan's sliding pole was placed on the ground, looking at him, he seemed to be smiling, but the smile was quite unnatural.

Zhu Hao glanced at him from a distance. This was the first time he saw his grandfather. Speaking of which, he was a kind old man, especially his eyes, which looked at him softly and kindly, not at all like standing next to him. The Zhu Jiashi who was watching was so cold-eyed and murderous.

Lu Song ordered the box to be put down, and walked over to salute with fists in his hands: "Lu Song, the ceremonial guard of Xingwang's mansion, is a humble official, and I'm paying respects to Zhu Laoqianhu... I'm here to give you a birthday gift at the order of King Xing, please check the gift list."

Without much blessing, everything is business-like.

The gift list was handed over to Butler Liu who was welcoming the guests on behalf of the host. Butler Liu was about to hand it over to Zhu Mingshan. Zhu Mingshan just smiled and moved his fingers a little, meaning that it would be handed over to Zhu Jiashi who was standing beside him.

Zhu Jiashi also confiscated it, and was finally taken away by Zhu Wanjian.

Then Zhu Mingshan's eyes fell on Zhu Niang and Zhu Hao's mother and son.

Zhu Niang took her son over and bowed to salute: "Daughter-in-law has met the grandpa, wish him good luck like the East China Sea, and a longer life than Nanshan. Xiaohao, quickly kowtow to your grandfather."

Kowtowing to an old man whom he had never met before, Zhu Hao felt that he was at a disadvantage.

But can't hide.

While hesitating, Zhu Jiashi said coldly: "The family has already been separated, so don't stick to etiquette, go back to your seat!"

Zhu Hao just didn't kneel down, and when he heard this, although he knew that Zhu Jiashi no longer regarded their mother and son as a family, he felt angry, but he also indirectly helped him out of the siege.

"Study... the palace..."

Just when everyone thought that such a big battle with people from Xingwang's mansion to give gifts would end in such a heavy-handed way, the old man actually spoke.

It can be seen that the old man was very struggling to say this.

Just popping out four words, it was like exhausting all my strength.

As soon as these words came out, even Zhu Jiashi, Zhu Wanjian and others beside the sliding pole were surprised.

Ever since Zhu Mingshan fell from his horse and became paralyzed, he spoke very little. How could he mention his studies to Zhu Niang's mother and son, who were at odds with the family?
Zhu Niang hurriedly said: "Grandpa, Xiaohao's father is loyal to the country. He is currently studying in Xingwang's mansion. The master praised him for his talent and learning, and he has a bright future. You don't have to worry about it. The master also asked him to participate in the county examination next year to strive for glory as soon as possible." lintel."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Originally, Zhu Niang wanted to show her son's excellence and say something proud, but just as she said the words, there was laughter all around.

Zhu Jiashi had a stern face before, with a serious and unsmiling look, and he couldn't help but smile contemptuously when he heard this: "The third family, you have to do things according to your ability... Your son has only been enlightened for more than a year, and he will join the county school next year. Try, do you want to embarrass my Zhu family?"

Some of the onlookers who didn't know the truth thought that Zhu Hao was some kind of child prodigy. He could read and write since he was a child, and now he has achieved something. Only after hearing Zhu Jiashi's explanation did he realize how ridiculous this matter was.

A child who has only studied for more than a year now, actually said that he will take the county examination next year, which is really ridiculous in the world.

"well……"

Zhu Mingshan suddenly spoke.

These two "okays" instantly suppressed the laughter around him.

After finishing speaking, Zhu Mingshan waved his hands, which meant to let Zhu Hao come closer, in front of him.

Zhu Hao came to Zhu Mingshan under the complicated eyes of everyone. Zhu Mingshan slowly raised his thin right hand, trying to grab something. Seeing this, Zhu Hao had no choice but to send his hand over.

"well……"

Zhu Mingshan's eyes were full of tenderness. At this moment, he could tell that Zhu Hao's mother and son were being suppressed by the Zhu family. The old man had never had any prejudice against his sons, so naturally he sincerely regarded Zhu Hao as his beloved grandson.

This alone touched Zhu Hao's heart a lot.

There was even a sense of sympathy with the old man who fell off the horse and was lying on the couch in front of him, and had thrombosis due to long-term couching.

Could it be that Zhu Mingshan is now very supportive of his wife's domineering style of running the family?
I am afraid that the old man only found out how strong his wife was after lying on the couch, and he was powerless to change it, just as Tang Gaozong and Li Zhi discovered his wife Wu Zetian's ambition at the end of the history, and it was impossible to abolish the queen.

Seeing this scene, Zhu Jiashi's eyes burst into flames, and she turned her head to stare at her fourth son Zhu Wanquan... It's not convenient for her to speak on this occasion, she needs someone to come out and pour a basin of cold water, and it is obviously inappropriate to count on the rude and reckless Zhu Wanjian, It is best for Zhu Wanquan, who has a certain brain, to come forward.

Seeing his mother's wink, Zhu Wanquan immediately understood his "mission", but with his easy-going personality, he didn't know what to say at all.

Zhu Wanquan thought for a while, then lowered his body, leaned into Zhu Mingshan's ear and said, "Father, Zhu Hao is the only son of the third elder brother. He is very clever, but his enlightenment time is very short. I'm afraid it's too early for him to take the imperial examination. This is the right way to encourage seedlings to grow.”

Zhu Mingshan only had his grandson in his eyes, and he turned a deaf ear to Zhu Wanquan's words.

The eldest grandson Zhu Yanling sitting at the main table at the side dismissed it: "Dare to covet the imperial examination at a young age, it is really beyond self-control."

Anyone else would have no right to say that, but Zhu Yanling is different.

Although he is usually unrestrained, he is considered a "scholar" in the Zhu family. He passed the county examination at the age of thirteen and the government examination at the age of fifteen...Of course he is still a boy until now, and the college examination is too much for him. Difficult, his absurdity in the past few years also started after he passed the government examination, failed in the college examination repeatedly, and ate, drank and had fun with a group of cronies.

Zhu Yanling, one of the "double insurances" of the Zhu family's imperial examination, has declined, and now the Zhu family's hopes for the imperial examination are all pinned on Zhu Wanquan, who is already a student.

Seeing that the people around him spoke ill of Zhu Hao, Lu Song couldn't help being angry, so he took the initiative to speak for Zhu Hao: "Old Zhu, don't worry, Sun's progress is very fast in the Wangfu Middle School, and he will be happy to take the county exam next year." His Highness Wang appreciates and agrees, King Xing said that if he can pass the middle school entrance examination, he will be sent to study in Guozi Academy in the future to achieve his fame."

"what!"

As soon as Lu Song said it, everyone present was dumbfounded.

What kind of family is this?
Why did Zhu Hao participate in the imperial examination, except for a birthday man who couldn't speak, the rest of the Zhu family reacted so badly, and even poured cold water on it?
On the contrary, it is an outsider like Xing Wangfu who is full of confidence in this child?
It is said that he is the grandson of the Zhu family, but why didn't he show up when celebrating his birthday?

Could it be that father died early and didn't even come to the birthday banquet?Or was it arranged elsewhere, not even eligible to enter the main courtyard?Is it from a concubine?

"well……"

Zhu Mingshan couldn't express too much meaning, these two words clearly expressed his attitude.

He felt that there must be a reason for Xing Wangfu to support his grandson to take the imperial examination, and there should be no problems in his studies, so he agreed with his grandson to make a breakthrough, even though his age did not seem to be able to seek fame.

"Bring the old lady in!"

Zhu Jiashi finally spoke.

She can't show the family's conflicts to outsiders. Taking advantage of the fact that the conflicts have not intensified openly, directly carrying the old man in is the best way to deal with it.

When Zhu Mingshan was lifted up by his servants and walked towards the inner room with a sliding pole, Zhu Hao clearly noticed that the old man was trying to turn his head, wanting to look at him more.

Zhu Hao instantly understood that the Zhu family was not ignorant of right and wrong, and that the Zhu family's persecution of their mother and child all along did not come from grandfather Zhu Mingshan.

Thinking about the fact that after his father died, his mother could successfully inherit the deceased father's inheritance, it shows that the Zhu family did not covet the family business of Sanfang at that time.

The subsequent property disputes and a series of filthy targeting methods were all due to Zhu Mingshan lying on the couch and Zhu Jiashi being the head of the family...

broken!

Zhu Hao thought to himself, maybe his cheap father was not Zhu Jia's own.

Otherwise, why would there be such a big difference in the attitudes of the couple towards the same son?
Although the old lady is strong, she seems to be very kind to her uncle, second uncle, and fourth uncle. Why is she so mean to the third room only?Or is it simply eating out of the household?
The problem is that my room is not closed!
Am I not the grandson of the Zhu family or what?

I am also a grandson, why is there such a big gap between me and Zhu Yanling, the eldest grandson who sits on the wine table waiting to die?
There must be something hidden in it!

"The feast continues, irrelevant people can leave!" Zhu Jiashi and other old men disappeared behind the door, and spoke again, this time with a more decisive attitude than before.

Lu Song understood that he seemed to be unwelcome.

Lu Song looked at Zhu Niang who was about to cry with tight lips, and asked, "Mrs. Zhu, you...?"

Zhu Niang saluted: "Mother, Xiao Hao has come to celebrate his birthday, and it's time for the daughter-in-law to retire. Mother, please take care."

"Send them away!"

Zhu Jiashi gave instructions to Butler Liu on the side.

Butler Liu nodded knowingly, and walked out of the courtyard with Zhu Hao's mother and son, Lu Song and other Xingwang Palace guards.

The guests in the main courtyard exploded, discussing what was going on, and finally someone explained the situation: "The man in the third bedroom of the Zhu family died, and the daughter-in-law took her son to separate from the family and got her wish. She should have expected that she would be treated like this today." Yes."

Those who have their hearts on the Zhu family don't seem to agree with Zhu Niang's mother and son.

The reality is so cruel.

(End of this chapter)