Houmen Dixiu

Chapter 36
The master of high meritorious deeds has always been feared by emperors.

Not to mention that there are countless offshoots of the Du family's direct lineage, and the many disciples of Mrs. Du's disciples are deeply intertwined in the court. It is true that every advantage must have a disadvantage!

Xiao Huaisu's heart was faintly worried, but all of this was beyond her control.

Just like the four seasons change, where there is luxuriance, there must be decline. Although all phases are renewed when the flowers are blooming, in the future, when the autumn leaves fall, they should also know that they will fall into the ground and turn into mud.

I hope Mrs. Du has seen through this point and can make early plans for his future.

From the moment she stepped into the Du's house, she knew that her destiny was tied to the Du family's, and she understood the truth that one was prosperous and the other was bad.

Xiao Huaisu sighed softly, looking at the winding bluestone path in front of him, he clenched his fists and quickened his pace.

Not without accident, Gu Qingyang was left by Mrs. Du for lunch, and the two talked about a few more games. I heard that each of them won or lost, and Mrs. Du also praised his chess games very much.

When the news reached the inner courtyard, Mrs. Wang was bringing Du Yanyun and Du Yanyu by Mrs. Du's side, and Xiao Huaisu had just finished copying a short section of Buddhist scriptures.

Ever since she started practicing calligraphy and painting, she has deliberately controlled the progress, neither showing too much genius, but also faintly within the range of adults' satisfaction, this level is really difficult to control, Xiao Huaisu has already exerted herself strength.

Mrs. Wang started the conversation with a smile, "At that time, the son said he would come to visit our house, but he didn't expect to come here before the first month of the month. He really has a heart."

"This child has a heart." Mrs. Du nodded with a smile, and then turned her eyes to Xiao Huaisu, "Huaisu, did you see the eldest son at your grandfather's place?"

Xiao Huaisu said "Yes", "I was just about to leave today, and it happened that the eldest son came, so my grandfather asked me to stay and see him."

Mrs. Wang quickly exchanged glances with Du Yanyun, her eyes flickering, and then she turned her head and said with a smile: "It should be, the son has taken good care of you along the way, it seems that he likes us Huai Su very much, otherwise he wouldn't I brought you something specially."

Xiao Huaisu leaned into Mrs. Du's arms with some embarrassment, and said softly: "Auntie, my son just saw that I am small and easy to tease, and it just so happens that those things are suitable for children to play with, so I brought them here." After a pause, he continued: "If the third cousin on the road is with us, the gifts from Shizi will definitely be doubled!" He said with a playful smile while covering his lips.

Everyone was happy too, Du Yanyu took Xiao Huaisu's hand and smiled and said: "Then I will go and play with my cousin when I have nothing to do, don't be reluctant to part with those treasures!"

"Third Cousin can go and play if she likes, I can't wait for it!" The two sisters laughed happily for a while.

Wang's eyebrows moved slightly, and he looked at Mrs. Du, "Mother-in-law, it's all over now, why don't I send someone to ask the old man to ask if we want to stay or not, let's make arrangements early!"

"Alright!"

Mrs. Du was about to nod her head when Xiangtao lifted the curtain and entered the room. After saluting to everyone, she replied respectfully: "The old man sent someone in to spread the word that the son has something to do today so he won't come in to see you." Now, wait until tomorrow is free before going to the old lady to plead guilty!"

Mrs. Du frowned slightly, and nodded slowly.

Although Wang's face was a little surprised, she still smiled and passed.

Du Yanyun's eyes couldn't hide a trace of disappointment. Today, she thought she could catch a glimpse of Gu Qingyang, but she didn't expect that the two of them were still destined.

Xiao Huaisu felt suspicious in his heart, when Gu Qingyang came here he was very leisurely, but when he left he was in such a hurry, could it be that he really got some word from Mrs Du that he was rushing back to report the news?
In February, Mrs. Du started to get busy, so Xiao Huaisu could only draw and paint by himself when he went to the study outside most of the time, but he also finished his homework on time every day, so even if he didn't see Mrs. There will be comments left by him on the case, reminding her where she needs to improve and where she is not doing enough.

Day after day, Xiao Huaisu could enjoy himself.

Ordinary children would have been unable to calm down in such a boring writing practice, but Xiao Huaisu used to have a rare quiet life, and now it is more enjoyable than others.

Brothers Du Yanzhao and Du Yanyi came to the foreign study more often. Before Du Yanzhao said anything, Du Yanyi couldn't help but want to drag Xiao Huaisu to have fun, but was reprimanded by Du Yanzhao, "Cousin is not you? The fourth uncle confessed You can't finish your homework, and now even your father is watching you, why don't you improve yourself!"

Du Yanyi stuck out his tongue, and then restrained himself a bit.

Xiao Huaisu was listening, and couldn't help but said to Du Yanzhao, "Big cousin, if the son of the Du family doesn't work, will he have no future? I see that the second cousin is doing well now, and he likes to study these miscellaneous things. , and a pair of dexterous hands, if he is really buried in his studies, his ability will probably be ruined."

Du Yanzhao was startled, then took a deep look at Xiao Huaisu, and said, "Cousin, it's useless for you to tell me these things. As the son of the Du family, we naturally have our responsibilities. Besides, miscellaneous studies are just for fun." It’s all about love, what’s the point?”

Well, scholars have their own loftiness, and it is common to look down on other miscellaneous studies, Xiao Huaisu is not willing to argue with Du Yanzhao, but secretly feels sorry for Du Yanzhao, took his hand and apologized: "Second cousin, I can't help you. What are you busy with, don't take it to heart!"

"cousin!"

Du Yanyi, however, was moved, and said with great enthusiasm: "Except for Qinghuai, there is no one who supports and understands me so much. Your words are enough!" Turning his head, he hooked Du Yanzhao's shoulder and walked out, "Go, Let's go to study, I don't believe that I can't write that article, if I can't write it today, I won't eat anymore!"

"Virtue!"

On the contrary, Du Yanzhao was annoyed by Du Yanyi, but when he left, he glanced at Xiao Huaisu's direction again. The little girl picked up the pen to draw again, holding the jade-colored pen tube with her small and fair fingers, and gently dipped it into the inkstone. Ink, I practiced hard again.

Du Yanzhao couldn't help sighing in his heart, if Du Yanyi could be half as serious as Xiao Huaisu, the whole family would be relieved.

However, Xiao Huaisu's knowledge is so unique at such a young age, and I don't know if it is because he broadened his horizons by being with Mrs. Du. This way of talking and doing things is different from ordinary people, and even his demeanor has faintly surpassed her age. She is treated like a peer.

The brothers and sisters were a little envious of Xiao Huaisu being taught by Mrs. Du himself, but now it seems that if she doesn't have some ability and talent, she will not be treated differently by Mrs. Du.

(End of this chapter)