The originally harmonious atmosphere was terribly silent at this moment. Cui Yonggui looked the ugliest. He slammed his chopsticks on the table and said angrily, "When is it your turn as a junior to interrupt the elders? No matter how she severed her ties with the Cui family, she is still surnamed Cui."

"If she can be favored by the prince, it will also be helpful to your future career."

"Ha!" Cui Changqing only felt the irony and sneered, his eyes full of contempt, "Father is really good at calculating."

"Snapped!"

Cui Yonggui was furious when his authority as a father was challenged. He stood up angrily without hesitation and slapped his father with a loud and crisp slap.

The table, which was already completely silent, once again fell into an eerie silence.

As a mother, Mrs. Du was so frightened that her whole body trembled. She hurriedly grabbed her husband's hand and tried to stop him from scolding her son, "Master, Changqing has to go to the academy tomorrow! You hurt his face, how can he face people!"

"Okay, boss!" Old Mrs. Cui also spoke in time. Although her face was gloomy, she knew clearly that among the young people in the mansion, Changqing had the greatest hope of becoming the top scholar.

Everyone in the mansion has always treated him very well. Not only that, he is the first to choose any good things.

But this temperament is too indecisive.

"The elder is still young, you just need to teach him more. Now let's go!" Old Mrs. Cui said in a deep voice. She had lost her appetite and left the table with the help of the nanny.

Everyone stood up and saw the old lady off respectfully.

Cui Yonghe said some insincere words, then left with his family. After they had gone some distance, he began to grumble to Sun.

"With Changqing's temper, I'm afraid he won't listen to the old lady and eldest brother obediently."

"That's right. Changqing has become stupid because of studying too much. But it's good this way. It's in our best interest if he doesn't listen." Sun smiled sinisterly.

Cui Yonghe's eyes were full of smiles, and he did not forget to tell his son behind him: "Don't let your father down!"

"Don't worry, father. I won't do that." Cui Junyan gave his father a reassuring smile.

Everyone thought that the eldest brother would be the only candidate for the top prize this time, but he insisted on making a big splash.

Cui Huairou supported her mother, completely confused. She had no idea what they were talking about, but she knew that her father must have planned this for her brother.

No matter what, she will benefit.

Cui Changqing was not only slapped in the face, but was also punished by being sent back to his room to reflect on his mistakes.

After being reprimanded by her husband, Mrs. Du brought some food in the evening. Compared with men, she knew her children better and guided them gently: "Changqing! You know your grandmother's temper. She doesn't like your second uncle and second aunt, so she naturally doesn't like their children either."

"You have an imperial examination coming up soon, so you must not act on impulse!"

"You are the hope of the entire Cui family. Only if you pass the high school entrance examination can your father gain a foothold in the mansion and the court."

"Aren't you close to Yingying? If the Crown Prince really likes her, you can help her by becoming an official in the court, right?"

Cui Changqing stared at his mother. He knew his mother very well. He was even more disappointed after hearing these words. "Did father ask mother to say these words? Third uncle himself was reluctant to let Huairou participate in the selection of concubines. If the person in the palace today was Lian'er, would mother still be so calm?"

"Why is it that when it comes to the third sister, everything doesn't matter? She is also born by her father and raised by her mother, and she is also a descendant of the Cui family."

"Second uncle and second aunt died on the battlefield. We should have taken good care of her and Shao Yuan, but now..."

Mrs. Du's lips were pursed into a straight line, her hands silently clenched the silk handkerchief, and she said with a sullen face: "Changqing, don't you find it strange? They both have the surname Cui, but why does your grandmother only dislike your second uncle and second aunt? Whether in terms of talent or ability, your second uncle has been better than your father and third uncle since he was a child."

"But no matter what you do, you can't please your grandmother. Your grandmother is not mean. You should know that from the way she treats you."

Cui Changqing frowned in confusion, obviously not understanding what his mother meant.

Du opened his mouth, and a shocking secret was heard in his ears.

"Because your second uncle is not a descendant of the Cui family. He was brought back by your grandfather when he was traveling. He kept saying that he picked up the child, but your grandmother refused to believe it and insisted that he had the child with another woman."

"Your second uncle has also become a sore spot between your grandparents, so isn't it normal for her to dislike your second uncle?"

Cui Changqing's eyes widened immediately, as if struck by lightning, and he stood up in an instant, "How is this possible?"

"You'll know after you read this." Mrs. Du took out a densely written autobiography from her bosom and handed it to him calmly. "This was written by your grandfather. You should recognize his handwriting."

"People outside of the family say that our Cui family is cruel and ruthless to her and her brother, but in fact, we are very kind to them."

After saying this, Mrs. Du gave him some time to calm down and left with her maid.

After turning out of Changqing's yard, the nanny behind him spoke up, "Madam, this is a brilliant move."

"Chang Qing is just too loyal and righteous. If we don't let him know the truth, given his personality, he might do something rebellious. Since he insists on protecting that girl, why not tell him directly!"

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