The fact that the concubine was pregnant obviously made Zhao Shuo very excited, and when he saw his eldest son, he chattered endlessly. Even when Ma Meiniang came out to serve tea, he persuaded him to calm down a little, but he couldn't calm down, but carefully helped Ma Meiniang to sit down, don't get tired, and completely ignore that his eldest son is still standing.

Zhao Mo could see that Zhao Shuo was really looking forward to this child, and for the sake of this child, everything could be left behind.

For example, the secret spy department notified him to take Lan Xue's ashes back, in fact, he had already sent a letter a year ago, he dragged it out and ignored it, and ignored it, thinking that the secret spy department would not wait for his response, and he would deal with people, whether it was a mass grave or a mass grave, any messy place, don't bother him anymore, and don't let outsiders remember what kind of past he had with this Beirong female spy, that's fine.

But Ma Meiniang was diagnosed as pregnant, and persuaded in his ear: "I'm afraid that Sister Lan will be resentful when she dies, and it will be detrimental to the child in the womb of the prince and the concubine." He immediately thought of asking his eldest son Zhao Mo to handle Lan Xue's funeral, but he couldn't do it for two days, and he didn't allow his other biological son Zhao Qi to stay at home for a long time. When Zhao Mo brought the ashes back, he didn't let him in, because he was afraid that Lan Xue's ghost would enter the house and collide with the pregnant woman and the child.

In fact, Ma Meiniang also secretly regretted it in her heart, she had no other intentions, but she heard about Lan Xue's death, saw that Zhao Shuo had been hiding it, and knew that Zhao Mo took good care of her younger brother Zhao Qi, so she persuaded Zhao Shuo to handle Lan Xue's funeral as soon as possible, which could be regarded as selling Zhao Qi a favor. Where did you think that Zhao Shuo was so cold, in order not to be contaminated with the so-called bad luck, even his own son could rush out of the door? In the end, Zhao Mo lost face. Coupled with the pregnancy, Zhao Shuo actually said in front of Zhao Mo that with this child, he would have a successor - it was like Zhao Mo, the eldest son, was a dead man!

Ma Meiniang had already made up her mind, and she wanted to find an opportunity to find an employer to explain clearly, lest Zhao Mo misunderstand that she was pregnant and have a different heart and be dissatisfied with her. She was now sitting on the top seat, a little restless, and her eyes were soft when she looked at Zhao Mo.

Zhao Mo didn't plan to worry about these subsections with her, but just lightly congratulated his father, and he was about to add Ding again, and then the next sentence turned to the topic, mentioning his intention: "Aunt Lan's future affairs have been done." She didn't have anything with her when she left, and I had already handed over a few pieces of jewelry to Brother Qi, just as a thought. It's just that Aunt Lan still has many relics, all of which are left in her father's house. I remember reminding my father that he would check Aunt Lan's luggage to see if there was anything suspicious. Father said before that he had checked it, and there was nothing abnormal, I don't know where everything is now? Although Aunt Lan has ill intentions, she is also Brother Qi's biological mother. The rewards and daily items she received from her father should be handed over to Brother Qi for safekeeping. Although there are not many things, they are worth some silver. Brother Qi'er's livelihood in the future, I'm afraid it will come from here. ”

Zhao Shuoming is unwilling to raise his youngest son, and it is impossible for Zhao Qi to have a share of the family property in the future. Lan Xue has been favored for a few years, and even the Xiao Wang family in the main room has to retreat when she is at her most beautiful, and she has also been in charge of the housekeeping of Zhao Shuo's house, and the private money in hand is not much less, so she took it out to supplement Zhao Qi, and it is estimated that there are thousands of taels to say the least. With this money, Zhao Qi will have another piece of money and food for the children of the clan in the future, even if he is an idler for the rest of his life, he will not have to worry about food and clothing. Zhao Mo now has a dislike for this younger brother, so he doesn't plan to raise him for the rest of his life, and he responds to the other side and himself.

Zhao Shuo was a little unhappy when he heard his son's words. Lan Xue's things, but he gave everything that was valuable to his beloved concubine Ma Meiniang. When he spoiled Lan Xue, he was still very beautiful, he had a lot of silver in hand, and he was naturally generous to his concubine. Lan Xue's private rooms, all of them add up to a few thousand taels. Now he is no longer than before, he does not have the title of prince, and only receives a share of the money and food of the children of the ordinary county prince's mansion, plus the income of several properties, in fact, he is not loose in hand. But Ma Meiniang is pregnant, of course he wants to reward it, Lan Xue's things have become a ready-made reward, and he can save himself a lot of money, how can he cheapen Lan Xue, the evil seed born by the Beirong female spy?

But Zhao Shuo was unwilling to tell the truth to his eldest son, admitting that he was short of money, so he said with a straight face: "That slut's things are either my reward, or she filled her private pockets and greedy ink from the money and grain in the public school, how did it become her private property? I have taken it back in full, and I have rewarded you Aunt Ma." Zhao Qi, no one will lose him what he should get, and he shouldn't get it, and he can't think of taking half of it. You just keep him in the county king's mansion, and you don't have to worry about other things. ”

Zhao Mo stared at his father twice, but he didn't force it. Can he really find Zhao Qi's father to collect debts?

However, Zhao Mo was silent, but Zhao Shuo still had something to say: "You are very dignified in front of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince now, right? I've been idle at home for a long time, even if I offended the prince in the past, and I've already punished enough, right? Lan Xue's incident was deliberately calculated by the Beirong people, not by me. Even if I am suspected of dereliction of duty and remove me from the position of prince and son, it will be enough. I'm your father anyway, and you can't ask your own father to eat chaff now, right? Your brother will be born at the end of the year, and even if it's to raise a child, I have to have an errand. ”

"Errand?" Zhao Mo looked at his father with some surprise, "What errand does my father want?"

"I can do any errand, and if I don't have real power, I'll do it. Zhao Shuo said, "I don't want this messenger to be beautiful, I just need to be decent and make others respect me more." It would be great if it gave me a chance to make a difference. People outside don't know, and they think that I followed your grandfather to become the eldest son of the king of Yiyang County, and they don't know that I am now a bald clan. But I knew in my heart what was going on, and if I could fight for another title based on merit, it would be better to have a title. Otherwise, let people know that your biological father is an idler from the clan, will there be light on your face?"

"Title?" Zhao Mo lowered his head and smiled, "What title does my father want?"

Zhao Shuo felt that Zhao Mo's two questions were weird, and frowned and said, "What title?" Of course, the higher the better. I want to be a prince, but I'm afraid that the emperor and His Royal Highness the crown prince will be reluctant to give up such a big land in Liaodong. If you say that you are the king of the county, isn't it the same level as you and your grandfather? The three ancestors and grandchildren sit on an equal footing, so that people look at the elephant talk? But further down, it is a level lower than you, and it is not like the words. It's best if I make a contribution, the emperor and the prince make me a prince, the prince is the best, the fief does not have to be there, just need to have enough silver. I live in the capital for a long time, and the expenses are not large, and the prince's fortune is enough for me to live comfortably. ”

He was wishful thinking, but isn't this a bit delusional?

Zhao Mo couldn't help but splash him with cold water: "Father, where is the merit now, can a clan idler be promoted to a prince?" Even if there is no fief, the rank of the knighthood is also placed there." What's more, you feel that your title cannot be lower than that of my son, can you go beyond your grandfather's title of county king? Even if you can't do this, Lan Xue's matter is a punishment, how can it not be long before your title is promoted back? The court rewards and punishments are clear, and there is no reason for the emperor to add the title to his father. ”

The possibility that Zhao Shuo can get another knighthood in his life is actually very small.

Zhao Shuo said unhappily: "Ridiculous! If the emperor can't even give up the title of a prince, why should I ask my son to recognize his son as his father?!"

Zhao Mo's face sank suddenly: "My son won't recognize others as his father, and neither will my younger brother." As for the one in Aunt Ma's belly, even men and women don't know about it yet, let alone mention it. Where did you start with that?!"

Zhao Shuo disagreed: "It's been spread all over the outside for a long time, who doesn't know? It's useless for you to deny it, if you ask for a knighthood or send an envoy for your father as soon as possible, I will let you go as soon as possible." In the future, you will become a nobleman, just remember to take care of your own brother more. Don't climb the high branches, forget the roots. ”

Zhao Mo only felt that the words were not speculative for more than half a sentence, so he stood up: "Father is too worried, I will not pass on to anyone, how can the rumors outside be believed? My son also plans to 'honor' you for a hundred years and give you a good old age. Even if my father doesn't have a title or an envoy, he won't go hungry!"

He turned around and walked out, so angry that Zhao Shuo shouted behind him: "Unfilial son, who are you cursing?!" Ma Meiniang hurriedly said that she had appeased him, and under the pretext of going to get him tonic soup, she went out of the yard and saw Zhao Mo standing by the door, with a cold face, as if she was waiting for herself.

Ma Meiniang's heart sank, and the henchman girl who was busy accompanying her watched the wind, walked over by herself, and said in a low voice: "Lord Wang, I didn't expect to be pregnant......"

Zhao Mo interrupted her: "It's not a bad thing. My father was not a long-term man, and if you have an heir, you will have something to rely on in the future, and I don't blame you. ”

Ma Meiniang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said with some embarrassment: "The prince seems to value this child very much, and always says that he wants to leave more things for him, such as titles, family property, etc...... I also tried to persuade him, but he refused to listen or speak, and he was a little angry. I didn't dare to persuade him, so I had to let him go. ”

Zhao Mo said lightly: "This is what he did, it's not strange." "Zhao Shuo was a little disheartened because he didn't have a son who could satisfy him before, but now that his concubine is pregnant, his spirit is naturally different.

Ma Meiniang calmed down, and said, "What Lan Xue left behind...... Valuable conspicuous jewelry, what the prince wants to see, I dare not give it to people. But the clothes she wore, some personal things, and the writing, paper, books and so on, I have already asked people to sort them out, so let people send them to the county prince's mansion, right? ”

Zhao Mo nodded and looked at Ma Meiniang: "Let's recuperate." Father, please keep an eye on it, don't make him confused again. ”

Ma Meiniang bowed her head in response, and Zhao Mo turned around and strode towards the door.