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Chapter 7 Concubine
  Mrs. Xu just lowered her head to drink the soup, but she didn't notice it. She thought the family was enjoying themselves and said happily:
  "This man is old and he likes to be lively.
  Just in time, it's almost dinner time, and my stomach is warm, so I'll call Wanping, Wenzhao, and Wenpin over, and let's have a lively reunion dinner as a family, haha! "

As for the two brothers Xu Yaozu and Xu Yaozong, the old lady didn’t even mention it.

She was afraid that seeing these two unsatisfactory sons would disappoint her!
  Although there are still a few grandchildren and daughters born from concubines, the rules of the Hou family are strict and the concubines and concubines are clearly distinguished. They are generally not invited to such small family banquets!
  Because he had to eat, Xu Wenhui's outfit was a bit inappropriate.
  Fortunately, Mrs. Xu also had Xu Wenhui's regular clothes here, so Xu Wenhui went to the house to change.
  When coming out,
  Brothers Xu Wenzhao and Xu Wenpin have arrived,
  Xu Wenzhao is the elder brother, one year younger than Xu Wenhui, Xu Wenpin is the younger brother, one year younger than Xu Wenzhao, and Xu Wanrong is the same year.

Both brothers look exactly like their father, Xu Yaozong. Their angular faces are extremely handsome. Coupled with their luxurious clothes, they really look like a noble man.
  When Xu Yaozong was young, he was a famous handsome man in the capital. Countless people took the initiative to propose marriage to the Marquis Mansion, including many princes and nobles.
  At first, Xu Wenhui's maternal grandfather's family background was not obvious, and the old marquis was afraid that the second bedroom would overwhelm the big one, which would create a rift, so Xu Yaozong married Wang Ruoyun, who had the same ordinary family background.
  When Xu Wenhui came out, the two brothers were dancing and beaming, not knowing what to say, making everyone laugh.

But when I saw Xu Wenhui striding out of the bedroom,
  The two brothers quickly stopped what they were doing and saluted respectfully.

"Well, big brother!"

Xu Wenhui nodded slightly, walked to his seat and sat down, and said seriously:

"Well, have you completed the homework assigned by the teacher? If you can't hand in your homework tomorrow, watch out for the two of you!"

"It's all done!"

"Yeah, yeah, we're both done!"

When facing others, the two brothers held their heads high and were extremely proud. But when facing Xu Wenhui, it was different. They seemed extremely respectful.

First of all, Xu Wenhui is the eldest son of the eldest family and the heir to the Hou family, so his status is naturally higher than theirs.
  Secondly, Xu Wenhui has achieved great success in Baoyuan Gong. He has deep internal strength and a dignified temperament. When he is serious, he does not become angry or authoritative.
  In ethnic studies, not to mention the brothers and sisters of the same generation, even the younger uncles of the older generation are too proud to take a breath when facing Xu Wenhui.
  Hearing that he had finished his homework, Xu Wenhui's face softened slightly and he nodded.
  "Well, not bad, sit down!"

The management of a big family requires a combination of kindness and power. Although kindness comes before threats, in fact, authority is more important.

The future world is a world of information explosion. Xu Wenhui knows that most people in the world are afraid of power but not virtue.

Grace is a means, but power must be the foundation!

Hearing Xu Wenhui's voice of agreement,

The two brothers Xu Wenzhao and Xu Wenpin looked at each other, sitting in the empty seat under Xu Wenhui as if they were under amnesty! There are as many rules as there are rules, and they will live up to the publicity just now.

Seeing this scene, Wang Ruoyun felt angry and couldn't help but give his two sons a fierce look in his eyes.
  These two unworthy things, he Xu Wenhui is just a cousin in the next room, he is not your father, why are you so scared!

Even when facing your father, I have never seen you so well-behaved. You are really two bastards! Regardless of distance!
  The two brothers also saw the look in their mother Wang Ruoyun's eyes. They were both silent and indifferent, with no response at all.
  The two of them are afraid of Xu Wenhui, the eldest brother, but not Wang Ruoyun, the mother.

The old Mrs. Xu at the top was very happy to see this scene of brotherly respect. Xu Wenhui was raised by her and the old Marquis together. Seeing this scene was almost like seeing the old Marquis teaching his two sons.

Everyone chatted about some common gossip.

Xu Wanping, the second-in-law of the Hou Mansion, just jumped in and walked in.

"Grandma, I'm here. Not only am I here, I'm also bringing Wan Ling over. How about it? I'm great, right?"

When Xu Wenhui heard this, he turned around and saw that he was indeed not alone. Xu Wanping was holding Xu Wanling, a concubine of the same age, in her hand.

What I want to say here is that the order of young masters and ladies in the Hou family is very different from that in the Sheng family.

Because the leader of the Sheng family, Sheng Hong, was originally a concubine and the population was simple,

The distinction between direct concubines and concubines is not serious. Men and women, regardless of direct concubines, are ranked together in order of teeth.
  For example, Sheng Hualan, the eldest daughter of the Sheng family, is the eldest sister, Sheng Changbai, the eldest son, is not the eldest brother but the second brother, Sheng Changfeng, the second son, is the third brother, and Sheng Molan, the second daughter, is also the fourth sister, and so on.
  The Hou Mansion is different. The Hou Mansion has been passed down for several generations. In order to reflect the distinction between descendants and concubines, and the order of superiority and inferiority,

Regardless of whether men and women are separated, when talking about the order of teeth, only direct descendants are recognized, and concubines are not included.

For example, Xu Wanrong and Xu Wanping, the two legitimate daughters, would usually be called the eldest daughter and the second daughter, while Xu Wanling, who was born in a concubine, would usually be called Miss Ling.

The same goes for men. The eldest son can only be Xu Wenhui. Xu Wenzhao and Xu Wenpin are called the second son and the third son respectively. The others can only be called a certain son based on their names!
  There is not only a difference in status between concubines, but also in treatment.

Except for Xu Wenhui, the heir, the other legitimate sons and daughters of the princes can have two liang per month. They can have up to two second-class servants, two second-class servants, four third-class servants and three third-class maids. The salary will be halved accordingly, and the allocation of maids and servants will generally not be full, unless they are about to reach adulthood and start a family!
  Moreover, the prince's mansion is so big that the presence of concubines and concubines is very weak. Concubines are better off. Xu Wenhui often sees them in ethnic studies and is quite familiar with them.
  The concubine sisters are different. They are basically raised by their concubine mother in a small courtyard by themselves, and they also go to the 'girls' school' with the grandmothers.
  Except for holidays, Xu Wenhui rarely sees or speaks to Xu Wenhui a few times a year.
  It can be said that they all have the same father, but their status is completely different. Their status is really determined at birth!

For example, Xu Wanling was attracted by Xu Wanping this time.

The last time Xu Wenhui saw her was during the Chinese New Year.
  Compared with Xu Wanping's healthy, playful and lively figure,

Although Xu Wanling is the same age, she looks much thinner. In addition, she may have been forced to come here. Suddenly facing so many 'big shots' in the Hou family, Xu Wanling's already pale face looked very nervous.
  After hurriedly saluting everyone,

Seeing that everyone was looking over, Xu Wanling quickly lowered her head and replied in a low voice:
  "I...I...I didn't expect it, yes...yes..."

He hesitated and wanted to say that Xu Wanping forced him to do it, but he didn't dare!
  But even though she didn't say anything, everyone knew what was going on when they saw this!
  Xu Wanping must have forced her here!

(End of this chapter)