Old things in Nancheng

As a family head at the helm, the first consideration is the interests of the family.

During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the cohesion of the family clan was much higher than the loyalty to the country. It was the emperor who was running the water. The clan did not care who was the emperor. As long as their families could still enjoy the privileges, they would recognize the legitimacy of the imperial power. .

Although after the baptism of war at the end of the Tang Dynasty, the concept of aristocrats in the Song Dynasty has been weakened, but now that the Southern Song Dynasty has just been established, the aristocratic families in Jiangnan do not have high confidence in the new court, and they still focus on their own family interests.

The old man of the Wang family just wanted to see the Wang family become one of the best big families in Yanguan County in his lifetime.Don’t underestimate Yanguan County. The royal family moved southward in the Southern Song Dynasty and intended to set up their capital in Lin’an Prefecture. Lin’an Prefecture governed Yanguan County (Qiantang County) and Renhe County.

This goal, the old man and Wang Qinian are consistent. The expansion of Wang Qinian's power over the years has the support of the old man. It is a pity that the old man Wang Qishen's promotion is not effective. He can neither provide help for the development of the Wang family, but needs a lot of money from the Wang family to support it. Official position, this is something the old man never expected.

The old man looked at the embarrassed Wang Qinian and struggled in his heart.The most outstanding son should have a bright future, but because of his own selfishness back then, the second son's career was cut off.The second child was depressed for a while, otherwise, with his steady temperament, how could he rape the Liu family after drinking, and lead to the birth of this evil son, Prince Mo.

The Wang family can't do without Wang Qinian. Among the juniors, the Second House Prince Yan is also the most capable. It's a pity that he died young. This is definitely a heavy blow to the Wang family.

The guilt towards the second room and the insistence on the etiquette of the clan made the old man unable to make a decision. Just seeing Wang Qinian's red eyes and haggard and ashen face, he could not deny the identity of Prince Mo's heir in front of everyone, because once this happened, Based on Wang Qinian's performance today, the old man can be sure that Wang Qinian will disregard his own objections and step down as the head of the Wang family. At that time, the Wang family may soon decline.

"Let's not talk about the issue of the second wife's heirs today. We will discuss it after she comes back." The old master left the study after leaving these words.

When everyone heard the words, they couldn't help but look at each other. The always decisive old man would say such ambiguous words.Especially the people in the third room, who thought they could succeed in adopting today, they have already decided on the candidate, who would have thought that Wang Qinian would make such a fuss, forcing the old man to use the word "delay" to decide.

The old lady left, Wang Qinian didn't need to pretend to be pitiful anymore, he asked the servant to help him up, gave the eldest and the third bedroom a cold look, then turned and left.

Several clan elders couldn't help sighing. What's the matter? If we can't agree today, will things become more complicated in the future?In their hearts, although accepting an illegitimate child is disgraceful, how can it be compared with the interests of the family? The most important thing is that most of them belong to Wang Qinian's faction. ensure!

Although the old man did not agree to allow Wang Zimo to recognize his ancestors, at least the matter of adoption was postponed. Wang Qinian won precious time. He felt that he was still in good health and could wait. He was just afraid that Wang Zimo would not be able to wait. There was news of the Jin soldiers attacking the city in autumn, and Wang Qinian worried about the safety of Prince Mo there.

Back in his study, after Wang Qinian tidied up, he ordered Lin Zhilan and Bao'er to be brought into the study.

Lin Zhilan hugged Bao'er and bent her knees to make a blessing. Wang Qinian looked at the couple with a rare smile on his face.

"Lin, can I hug Bao'er?" Wang Qinian asked gently.

There is a saying that hugs grandchildren but not children. Wang Qinian has two sons and a daughter. He has never hugged either of them. He has hugged Wang Ziyan's eldest daughter, but the child loves to cry and is as thin as her father, which makes Wang Qinian disliked. .But Bao'er is different, she looks good, has a lively temper, and she has a strong body, how can she not be liked by Wang Qinian.

Seeing Wang Qinian looking at Bao'er lovingly, Lin Zhilan reluctantly nodded in agreement, and asked the servant to carry Bao'er over.

As soon as Bao'er entered Wang Qinian's arms, she began to twist and struggle with her chubby body. She was always stingy and didn't want to be hugged by strangers, but Wang Qinian loved the house and Wu, and had extraordinary patience with Bao'er, and kept coaxing her gently until Bao'er grabbed Wang Qinian's beard and felt comfortable.

"Bao'er, let go!" Lin Zhilan couldn't help but sweat for her when she saw that Bao'er was brave enough.

"It's okay, granddaughter should pull grandpa's beard." Wang Qinian smiled lightly and said, "Mrs. Lin, you have taken care of the child very well. She is well-behaved and strong. Bao'er is much better than her father."

"I don't dare to take the credit. Before Zimo left, Bao'er was brought by her." Lin Zhilan said.

"Mo'er has been lonely since she was a child. With Bao'er, she will be treated like a jewel." Wang Qinian showed a trace of guilt on his face, and asked, "She is in Xingyuan Mansion, how is she?"

The eldest son died, and now I think of the younger son. This heart is too biased. When Wang Zimo was sued, why didn't you come out to find a way to exonerate her? Lin Zhilan couldn't help but feel wronged for Wang Zimo.

"Zimo once sent a letter to her family. According to the letter, she is fine there, but I don't know if she is telling the truth." Lin Zhilan replied.

"Don't worry, the old man will send someone to Xingyuan Mansion tomorrow, and she will be fine. Originally, the old man wanted to keep you at home for a while, but now the house is very chaotic, and you will only be bullied if you stay here. If you go to the city today, the old man will send someone to pick you up during the holidays."

"My family thanked the second master." This thank you, Lin Zhilan was sincere, and Wang Qinian was willing to protect Wang Zimo, which couldn't be better.

However, Lin Zhilan's "Second Master" made Wang Qinian lose interest in teasing Bao'er, and his son and daughter-in-law didn't call him "Daddy", which really hurt people.

After getting into the carriage, Lin Zhilan held Bao'er in the car in a daze. Wang Qinian prepared a lot of things and money for her, but she refused them all.There is an old saying that a gift from the elders is irresistible, but the Wang family's things, she thinks are too dirty.

The car moved slowly, rolling the snowflakes all over the ground, and the two ruts meandered, leaving the imprint of Lin Zhilan returning to Wangjiazhuang. This was really a nightmare experience. After escaping from that prison, Lin Zhilan never wanted to go back .

A thin layer of ice has formed on the surface of the small river around the village. When the car passed by a small courtyard by the river, Lin Zhilan opened the curtains and shouted: "Please stop!"

Lin Zhilan got out of the car, looked at the small yard in front of her, and was filled with emotions. She kissed Bao'er's small face and said, "Bao'er, this is the place where mother and father got to know each other."

The small courtyard has been inhabited for a long time, and it is already a little dilapidated, but some things don't pass away with time.The cherry tree in the yard, the old well by the tree, the stool in front of the house to enjoy the shade, and the hoe that Wang Zimo used to use under the eaves, although they are covered with snowflakes, there are princes on them. Mo and Lin Zhilan's past moments.

"Lan'er, this season's rice has grown very well, even more than the one in summer!" Wang Zimo shouted into the house while washing away the soil in the yard after harvesting the rice, although he was extremely tired. , but the joy of harvest is revealed in the voice.

"Why did you come back? I'm so hungry looking at those dishes when I'm cooking. The child doesn't want to, and keeps making noises in his stomach." Lin Zhilan complained, but her actions were full of concern. She took a clean cotton cloth and personally Wiping Wang Zimo's face was very gentle.

"Come on, it means the child will grow strong!" Wang Zimo said proudly.

"What's so strong about being strong? Look at me, I'm only strong right now!" Lin Zhilan disliked her figure, which had gained weight several times. It's only been five months, so why does she feel that she has a bigger belly than other pregnant women!

"Hehe, isn't this how well I raised it?" Wang Zimo smirked, and put his hand on Lin Zhilan's protruding belly. Sure enough, the child was very generous, and kicked him hard, calling out to Wang Zimo, "Look! , she greeted me! This child is so good!"

"Fool, aren't you hungry? Come in and eat." Lin Zhilan slapped Wang Zimo's hand off, and entered the room twisting her body.

Ever since Lin Zhilan came, the Wang family's dinner table was always so sumptuous, but Lin Zhilan's body made Wang Zimo feel puzzled. Others vomited and ate in the first few months. Lin Zhilan didn't react at all, and her appetite was excellent. In April and May, others gradually recovered, but Lin Zhilan started to vomit.

"vomit~"

After scrambling eggs with chopsticks, Lin Zhilan covered her mouth and ran out quickly. Seeing this, Wang Zimo quickly put down the bowl and ran out.

"Go and eat, don't worry about me." She was used to throwing up every day, and Lin Zhilan was not squeamish, and she still had the time to feel sorry for Wang Zimo after a hard day.

"I'm not hungry." Wang Zimo supported Lin Zhilan, seeing that she was still retching after vomiting, he couldn't help but feel a headache, what's wrong with this!

What's the matter?Bird's nest porridge with pastries!

Only these, Lin Zhilan can still eat, but the bird's nest costs a lot, and the cakes are not cheap, Lin Zhilan is reluctant to part with the coppers that Wang Zimo earned by copying books, and only eats every few days, so that she will not let herself be hungry.

"I'm fine, you go eat." Lin Zhilan felt better, and pushed Wang Zimo again, all her embarrassing sides were seen by Wang Zimo, Lin Zhilan's little daughter was in a bad mood.

When Wang Zimo returned to the house, he did not have a full meal to fill his already hungry stomach, but went to the kitchen to light a fire and stew bird's nest porridge.

"Lin Zhilan, let me tell you again, I'm not short of money, I can afford you and the child, if you do this again, hmph, don't blame me for losing your face." The soft-tempered Wang Zimo actually lost his temper with Lin Zhilan, really Lin Zhilan was really surprised.

"Wang Zimo, how dare you!" She was already feeling unwell, and Wang Zimo attacked her, but Lin Zhilan quit.

"Why don't I dare, look at you, how stingy you are, you wronged yourself and even wronged your child, you are really a black-hearted mother, who recognizes money but does not recognize people!" Wang Zimo was very angry, watching it every day Seeing Lin Zhilan like this, her heart aches~ "Wang Zimo! My old lady fought with you, you are heartless!"

If it was said that the two were playing tricks before, then Wang Zimo's words really made Lin Zhilan very angry.What is stingy? Look at the meat and vegetables on the table. Isn't it just because she feels sorry for Wang Zimo who has worked hard for the past few days and supported her inconvenient body? He thinks of himself as the Liu family!

Lin Zhilan's chubby body flew towards her at an unimaginable speed, and she was going to bring her baby and Prince Mo to fight.Wang Zimo was so frightened that he immediately softened. He didn't have the slightest momentum to complain just now, it was purely an accident.

"Lan'er, be careful, don't run away!"

Wang Zimo stretched out his hands, wanting to hug her, who would have thought that Lin Zhilan rushed to her, but stopped suddenly, her eyes were wide open, tears were rolling red, and she complained silently with great grievances.

"Lan'er, I was wrong, don't be angry." Prince Mo said timidly.

It's just that Lin Zhilan was still posing and didn't soften at all. Wang Zimo raised his hand to hug her, but she pushed her away hard.

Wang Zimo was a little at a loss, twisted his hands together, and begged for mercy: "I...I love you too, I know you don't want money, but our family doesn't lack this. Seeing you feel so uncomfortable, I can only do it on the sidelines. in a hurry."

"I can't bear the money, I... I can't bear it..." Lin Zhilan wanted to argue, but felt that they were arguing now, and it was embarrassing for them to say those words.

"It's okay for me to work harder. You are pregnant with the child, and it will be even harder. As long as you are well, I will be happy in my heart, so there is no need to talk about hard work." Wang Zimo tentatively held Lin Zhilan's hand, talking to her.

"Wang Zimo, you fool!" The smooth catkin stroked Wang Zimo's bloody palm again, feeling sour and sweet in his heart.

"It's good to be a fool. Fools are blessed with fools."

Seeing that Lin Zhilan had softened, Wang Zimo grinned happily, and there was a strong smell of porridge in the kitchen, and the two of them could not help but smile at each other when they heard the sound of the other's hungry stomach.