After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 308 Xie Wenzai’s Revenge

Xie Wenzai was silent in front of everyone, but when his cousin Hai Xiya seriously wanted to discuss with him how to get along with the Wu family in the future, he confessed his plans.

"I plan to ask the Duke of Zhen how to arrange the education of Wu Ke's child." Xie Wenzai said, "If the old Duke has no objection, I want to teach Wu Ke for a few years, not only to teach him academic homework, but also to He knows some principles about how to behave. Maybe he will not have any great achievements in the future, nor can he inherit his teacher's career, but he must at least be a sensible and decent man who can support his family when encountering difficulties and will not be humiliated. The lintel of the Wu family."

The Duke of Zhen Guo probably would not object. Wu Ke was originally a descendant of a scholarly family. Of course, it was impossible for him to learn the art of war, riding and archery from an early age like the children of the Zhou family. Among the scholars in Chang'an who could be trusted by the Zhou family, Xie Wenzai's academic level was unquestionable. Even though he was a well-known talent more than thirty years ago, he has never neglected his knowledge in these years of living in the northwest. Now even at an old age, he still keeps reading books every day. It is more than enough to teach Wu Ke.

If everything goes well, Wu Ke can officially settle in Chang'an City. After studying for a few years, he will take the imperial examination in Chang'an. Until he passes the imperial examination, his path to the imperial examination in the northwest will be smooth, and he will not have to worry about being suppressed or blocked by others.

And a person who has achieved great success is worthy of being a descendant of Duke Wu Wen'an. As for whether he can go further, it depends on his own ability and when the Sun family will fall.

However, Xie Wenzai believes that the most important thing right now is to find a safe place for Wu Ke. He can no longer be allowed to live with his aunt Gui and his cousin Wu Qiong.

Wu Qiong is fine, but Mrs. Gui's negative impact on Wu Ke, the nephew of her deceased husband, is really too great. The words she used to teach, reprimand, and insult Wu Ke had seriously affected the latter's character.

Originally, both the Queen Mother Zhou and the Marquis Chengen had taught Wu Ke his lessons carefully. From his conversation and behavior during the meeting, it can be seen that the Queen Mother Zhou and the Marquis Chengen had taught him carefully, although they did not dare to invite anyone else. He is a famous scholar, but he is familiar with the books that should be read, the principles that should be learned, and the etiquette that should be mastered. However, no matter how much he learned, he could not hide Wu Ke's weak and indecisive nature. Many times, he doesn't really agree with what he says in his heart. He just follows other people's opinions and defends his mother-in-law in front of others.

Gui's attitude towards Wu Ke was very bad, and she did not shy away from letting everyone know this. However, she rescued Wu Ke, saved his life, and took her daughter to live with him for more than ten years. Wu Ke obviously had great feelings for her and could not say anything to refute her. He even felt that everything she said was right.

It was he who made it difficult for his cousin to reunite with her family.

It was he who made it impossible for my aunt to die as a filial piety to her parents.

Empress Dowager Zhou and Marquis Chengen indeed valued him more than their cousin.

It was his existence as the only son of the Wu family that caused his aunt and cousin, who were female relatives, to always face threats from the Sun family.

In order to save his life, Queen Mother Zhou sent her cousins ​​out of the palace and out of the capital, forcing them to leave their homes and live in remote frontiers...

Xie Wenzai didn't want to comment on Gui's remarks. The woman in the inner house has limited knowledge, and because the Sun family has been separated from relatives and friends, and has been trapped in the inner court and the back house for many years, it is normal for her to be resentful. She complained that the Zhou family was indeed a little ignorant, but that was a dispute between relatives of the Zhou family and the Wu family, and it was not the turn of outsiders to say anything. Xie Wenzai did not intend to let Wu Ke resent his only remaining family elder, the biological mother of the only surviving sibling, but Wu Ke could no longer continue to be misled by Gui's wrong remarks. If he continues to be taught by the Gui family, this young man will be completely useless. Even if he learns a lot of knowledge, he will not be able to be a family, be the master, and truly become the upright heir of the Wu family.

He might even be led by the Gui family to feel resentful towards the Zhou family. Didn't all the efforts and risks that the Empress Dowager Zhou, the Marquis of Cheng'en, and the Duke of Zhen Guo put in to preserve the Wu Zhou family's bloodline became a joke?

A woman from the Gui family talked nonsense in front of outsiders, and sensible people could pretend she didn't hear her. But Wu Ke is the only male member of the Wu family. Now that he has left the capital and is free, he will definitely meet with the former Wu family members who came after hearing the news. What if he was influenced by the Gui family and said something to complain about the Zhou family in front of everyone?

After some of the Wu clan's former members were exiled to the northwest, they were cared for by the Zhou family and formed a deep friendship. They naturally trust the Zhou family in their actions. But what about those who are not familiar with the Zhou family? What about those people who once misunderstood that the Queen Mother Zhou stood by and watched Sun Ge Lao's evil deeds in order to protect herself? Empress Dowager Zhou worked hard to preserve the Wu family's bloodline. If the Wu family is not grateful, why should she be criticized?

Even if no one questions the Zhou family because of Wu Ke's remarks, Wu Ke is "ungrateful" and his reputation will be affected.

Xie Wenzai didn't want to see this happen and was determined to do his part.

But he has lived in the Hai family for many years and has been taken care of by his cousin. To make this decision, he must first ask for his cousin's forgiveness. Two old friends, Cao Gengyun and Lu Bainian, also suffered a lot with him along the way, and he also needed their consent.

Hai Xiya didn't have any objections: "It's just to accept a student. If the Duke of Zhen agrees, I will not object. Anyway, our family will stay in Chang'an for a few years. How many years can you teach a student to study? , just to pass the time. In a few years, he will be able to support his family, get a good name, get married and start a family, and you will be able to retire and go back to your hometown with us. "

Cao and Lu didn't object, but Lu Bainian's mood was a little complicated: "Lao Xie, I can't compare to your big heart. Mr. Wu Wen'an's family has been in miserable circumstances, but I have survived to this day. I really can't bear to complain. . But if you ask me to pretend that nothing happened and go back to help the descendants of the Wu family, I am not that open-minded. The most I can do is inquire about their lives and know that they are safe and have enough food and clothing. If you can read and have someone to take care of you, you won't ask any more questions. Unlike you, you actually want to teach Wu Gong's grandson to read. I really admire you."

Xie Wenzai waved his hands in shame: "I am not without complaints. It's just that the current situation of the Wu family is not as good as mine, and there is no point in complaining. Besides, if I really teach the descendants of the Wu family to succeed in reading, they will be successful in the future." How will the world evaluate me and the teacher who sent me to exile when I gain fame and rehabilitate my family?"

Xie Tanhua said that this was actually his revenge on the master Wu Wen'an. He will become a gentleman praised by the literati of the world, and in the story of his gentleman, the teacher obviously does not play a role of benevolence and righteousness, and whether it is the Wu family or the relatives and friends of the Wu family, who can say that he is a gentleman? Isn't it?

When Hai Xiya and Cao Lu heard this, they immediately became interested: "That's right, that's right!"

Lu Bainian changed his previous thoughts and actively recommended himself: "If you plan to teach Wu Ke calligraphy and painting, I can also help. If you need anything with your homework, just ask me."

Cao Gengyun thought of a more practical question: "Is our house a little too small? We usually live alone. If students are invited to come over for classes, study and live in the same room, isn't it a bit too shabby? Besides, If we really want to isolate Wu Qiong from the Wu family’s female relatives, we should at least make room for a small house and occasionally host him, right?”

The four old men over fifty looked around, and all six pairs of eyes were fixed on the owner of the house, Hai Xiya. The latter couldn't help but touch his nose: "I'll discuss it with my wife later..."

(End of this chapter)