127.Chapter 127
is not the same as outsiders think, the relationship between Tian Kaifu and the Tian family is not as close as imagined. Especially over the years, it can even be said that it is slightly distant.
Although Tian Kaifu is the eldest son and grandson of the Tian family, he has also shown very excellent talents since he was a child, not only a well-known prodigy, but also became the companion of the prince of Pingxi.
Of course, although he has now entered the sixth ministry and holds real power, his official position is not high. But he was still young, and even for his current position, he was a little too young. And his backing is very hard, as long as people with long eyes know that Tian Kaifu will definitely be able to rise to prominence in the future.
Whoever has such a promising descendant, no matter what happens to the outside, must be happy in his heart. However, Tian Kaifu's various expressions are not good news for the Tian family.
At least not so good news.
The Tian family's heritage is not deep, from Tian Kaifu's grandfather to make a fortune, and now it is only three generations. Further up, it sounds good to be a cultivator and a heirloom, and to put it bluntly, it is a mud leg. It's just that the Tian family can drill camps, and now they can mix up a good situation in Xijing.
But that doesn't mean they need a firstborn grandson who is out of control!
Tian Kaifu was very obedient when he was a child, and when he grew up a little, he almost grew up in the Pingxi Palace, and he had little contact with his family, so he naturally seemed to be a little different. This was expected by the Tian family.
But Shi Tu Huan Hai is never alone, his relatives are the most natural allies, as long as Tian Kaifu steps into the officialdom, he can realize this, so they are not worried. After all, the Tian family is destined to be Tian Kaifu in the future, and they can only hope that Tian Kaifu will be well.
But before Tian Kaifu stepped into the officialdom, something happened that made the Tian family almost expel Tian Kaifu from the house!
When Fang Maomao entered the house with two oversized food boxes, what he saw was Tian Kaifu's depressed face. He doesn't know how to read people's faces, let alone figure out other people's thoughts, but he knows that Tian Kaifu is in a bad mood now.
"Tian Tian, are you hungry?" When you are hungry, you will definitely not be happy. This is Fang Maomao's simple thinking. So, as long as you eat enough, you can be happy!
Tian Kai was stunned for a moment before receiving Fang Maomao's question. He suddenly felt a little stupid, and he had to complicate a lot of things that were obviously very simple.
The Tian family should be an uncontrollable heir, could it be that he is rare in the position of the head of the Tian family? Since both sides don't like each other, doesn't he have to take charge of the lintel?
He is not the only one of his peers in the clan, whether it is his own brother or cousins, didn't they all grow up according to the ideas of the Tian family? There are so many candidates, as long as he gives way, who can be chosen as the successor head of the family? Besides, now that the candidate is decided, even if there is a little lack in some places, but he is still young, he can learn more from his elders, and the resources that should be tilted should be tilted, anyway, he has not relied on his family all these years, and the resources that originally belonged to him as an heir, he does not believe that they will be stored well and not used on others.
After figuring out things in an instant, Tian Kaifu immediately felt hungry, sat down like an uncle, watched Fang Yu quickly set up a table of dishes, and replied with a smile: "Well, I'm hungry, I'm so hungry." ”
Fang Maomao put the light and digestible food in front of him, kept the rest for himself, and drew a line: "These are yours, you can't eat these." ”
Fang Maomao didn't emphasize that Tian Kaifu hadn't realized the special way this plate was placed. As a knowledgeable ...... who has had a crush on Chu Hao for many years Ahem, of course he has all kinds of knowledge about it.
But why would Fang Maomao know?!
He said with some difficulty: "Why can't I eat those?" ”
Fang Maomao put a pot of porridge full of fire in front of Tian Kaifu, and replied without any scheming: "Ergou said." In his heart, Ergou is an absolute authority when it comes to eating.
Tian Kaifu's whole person is not good. So...... What happened to them, what did he do, what did he do when he was Fang Maomao, Ruan Ergou knew it?!
Ruan Ergou knows is equal to Chu Hao knowing, and Chu Hao knowing is equal to ...... Well, Ruan Bai and Chu Hao's tone is quite tight. He didn't have to worry too much. The most important problem at hand is to give Fang Maomao a name. No matter how you say it, he eats and eats, and he can't abandon people from the beginning to the end.
"Maomao, accompany me home tomorrow." He has to deal with all the bad things that should be dealt with, and then he, the eldest son and grandson, can retire and live a happy life with Fang Maomao.
Fang Maomao didn't say anything: "Okay." ”
The next day, Tian Kaifu and Fang Maomao came to Tian's house as promised.
The Tian family's mansion can be regarded as low-key among the eunuchs' homes, and even in terms of floor area, the number of houses and the exquisite decoration, they are not as good as the Ruan Mansion in Xijing. However, Ruan Bai is a local tyrant with a big backer, plus various arrangements or something, the princess is still staring at it personally, and it is part of the wedding room/dowry/dowry, of course, it will not be too low-key.
Tianfu's low-key has elements of Taoguang and obscurity, and it may not be without the elements of insufficient heritage. For Tian Kaifu, who grew up in Pingxi Wangfu almost since he was a child, is the Tian family unwilling to put a few antique vases in the hall, hang a few famous calligraphy and paintings in the study, and plant some famous flowers in the flower garden?
Of course they do, but they don't have the background. Antiques have always been a trick for people, and for the layman, almost one pit is accurate. After the old man made a fortune, there was a period of time when he looked for some antiques in order to improve his style, but spent a lot of money to buy a bunch of fakes. Since then, the matter of antiques has become a forbidden language of the Tian family.
As for the famous calligraphy and painting, there is no need to mention the works of famous artists who are ancient, which are deeper than other types of antiques; And the famous calligraphy and painting of the world, is that money able to buy? Take the money to buy it, it's a real insult. Almost the only way to collect is through gifts from friends. However, Old Man Tian's ability to absorb fame and fortune is not small, but he has no level of intercourse with famous artists, so that there is no decent calligraphy and painting at home.
When it comes to famous flowers, far away, Princess Pingxi is a well-known grower in Xijing. Ji Nandie, who grew up in her hands, came to the capital and is also the top flower and herb in the industry.
It is an elegant thing for literati to feed flowers and grass, but after all, this thing is played more by the girl's family. Men are amazing, there are four kinds of plum orchid bamboo chrysanthemum. Old Man Tian does not dislike the scarcity of types to choose from, but the flowers and plants are very disgusted with all the men in the Tian family, and they can be said to commit suicide as soon as they enter the Tian Mansion.
To this day, the only thing that can be relied on in Tianfu is a stunted plum blossom in the backyard, and the flowers that bloom every year can be counted on your fingers.
The first time he stepped into Tianfu, Fang Maomao felt that the Tian family was extremely bare.
As the nominal heir of the Tian family, Tian Kai's return was warmly welcomed. At least the Tian family, the old, middle, young and young, and the men of the four generations are all in the hall.
The older generation of Fang Maomao, an outsider, almost turned a blind eye, and the peers all had a little bit of eyes, grasped the main idea from the attitude of the elders, and maintained a united front that did not squint. There were only two little dolls, looking at the two with the same curious eyes.
Entering the door and taking a seat, greeting each other, Tian Kaifu gave the two little dolls a meeting gift, and the two little dolls were taken down by the nurse.
Without the presence of children, the atmosphere immediately cooled down.
Tian Kaifu sat quietly and handed his refreshments to Fang Maomao.
Fang Maomao didn't appreciate it, and glanced at him aggrievedly: It's not delicious.
Tian Kaifu tried hard to suppress the corners of his mouth to prevent them from curling, and when he turned his head to face the other Tian family men, he suddenly lost interest in continuing to play.
Even in the main hall, the number of seats is limited. In addition to the elders, in addition to him and Fang Maomao, there are his second brother Tian Kaicheng and cousin Tian Kaixue who can sit among the peers, and Tian Kaixue's position is still at the top of Tian Kaicheng, and his status is clear at a glance.
"Grandpa, father, second uncle, third uncle, I have something to say." Tian Kaifu's solemn appearance just made the men of the Tian family clean up their expressions a little, and they felt very interesting about Fang Maomao, who rarely saw Tian Kaifu's appearance.
However, Fang Maomao still prefers Tian Tian, who seriously teaches him to read and write, and prefers Tian Tian, who is pressed under him and hugs him tightly......
Old Man Tian looked at Tian Kaifu with a kind face: "It's all my own family, just say something about it, don't do it." ”
Tian Kaifu smiled humbly: "As the eldest son and grandson, I, Tian Kai, have not fulfilled my responsibilities day by day, and I feel deeply guilty. And I am destined to not be able to leave an heir for the Tian family......"
"Big brother can succeed my son!" Tian Kaicheng hurriedly interrupted Tian Kaifu's words.
For the second son in a family who is not up to the same status, the eldest brother above is like Longyang or something, which is completely a good thing for him. No matter how good this eldest brother is elsewhere, he will only bring shame to the family, and he will not be able to bring a good marriage to the family, nor will he be able to give birth to an heir to the family, which is doomed...... He will be born as the second son!
The only hateful thing is that Tian Kaixue is this guy! When he becomes the head of the family, sooner or later......
Tian Kaifu looked at his younger brother who was yelling loudly, suddenly chuckled lightly, and shook his head: "Ah Cheng, don't tell jokes, if Xiaojun hears it, he will cry." "The two little dolls who appeared here just now, one of them is Tian Kaicheng's son Xiaojun; The other is Tian Kaixue's son Xiaoxian.
Tian Kaicheng's face stiffened, he lowered his head to cover the shame on his face, paused and said with a stiff smile: "It's my brother who didn't think it through." "Being able to pass on his son to Tian Kaifu is beneficial and harmless to him. If Tian Kaifu continues to occupy his current position, then once his son succeeds him, he will naturally be the seedling of the head of the family. Even if he can't be the head of the family, who doesn't know that Tian Kaifu is now relying on the new princess, and there is a lot of money. Coupled with his own influence in officialdom, a mere Tian family is just a dispensable thing.
In his mind, his brother must need an heir, so as the younger brother of the same mother, his child must be the best choice.
I didn't expect that such a win-win good thing would be rejected!
Tian Kaifu smiled, didn't answer, and continued the topic that had just been interrupted: "I think my grandfather will choose a successor as soon as possible, and my grandson can make some arrangements here." ”
The first half of the sentence made the hearts of everyone in the Tian family sink. Tian Kaifu is indeed not suitable to be the successor head of the Tian family, but if he does not do it, then the losses to the Tian family will far exceed their gains.
The second half of the sentence made them directly happy. Tian Kaifu promised to give more resources to the successor head of the family. With the level he is now exposed to, it is absolutely impossible for the Tian family to reach in a short period of time. The Tian family has already had a little hardship in Xijing, and the capital is a circle that they can't touch at all. Even if it is in Xijing, could it be that the relationship between the rest of the Tian family and the Pingxi Mansion will be closer than Tian Kaifu? Tian Kaifu is not only the companion of the prince, but also the husband of the princess!
Tian Kaicheng's eyes lit up. In his opinion, Tian Kaifu's words directly pushed him to the position of the head of the family. The resources given by his own brother, who is more qualified than him!
Grandfather thought slowly. The grandson lives in Ruan's house these days, and if there is something, just send someone to pass it on. ”
Half of the men in the Tian family were shaking their minds because of the bomb dropped by Tian Kaifu, and they remembered that they had to do a full set of plays, kept their meals, and sent people to the door.
When the two of them got into the carriage, Tian Kaifu relaxed, pulled Fang Maomao, and leaned himself into his arms, which was very comfortable with moderate softness and hardness: "Maomao is not full, right?" Let's go back and find the delicious food hidden by Ergou! ”
Ruan Bai's cooking skills are getting better and better, especially snacks, he often makes a bunch of them, originally to prevent the fat people from stealing them, and often put the snacks out of the reach of the fat people. Later, there were too many "thieves" in the family, and in order to keep a bite to eat, he had to be cunning.
Tian Kaifu and Fang Maomao were very keen on digging up the food stock of the second dog.
Fang Maomao's eyes lit up: "Okay!" Then he said a little strangely, "Didn't Tian Tian say that he took Maomao to see your mother?" "As a result, I didn't see a single one wearing a floral skirt, they were all big men. Well, it's not as good as his family's fields.
Tian Kaifu thought of the previous message from the little maid, saying that the old lady missed him very much...... He hadn't forgotten that when he found out that he liked men, his mother scolded him for all the vicious things.
For the men of the Tian family, perhaps only a few benefits are needed to allow them to maintain a superficial peace. But for the Tian family's daughters, especially his mother, his different sexuality from ordinary people is like a monster, and she is the woman who gave birth to this monster.
How much glory he had brought her before, after that incident, he had become a disgrace that she had never wished she had ever been born with.
For this reason, there is an old lady who worships Buddha all year round in the back house of the Tian family; He lived in the palace for a long time and seldom returned home; His scholar paid for his life......
When the master makes mistakes, they are all taught by his subordinates - what a natural excuse.