“…… Dad, the second aunt said that my mother is eccentric......" Brother Ping hesitated, not knowing whether he should say it or not.

"What did she say?!" Xiao Shiji forcibly held back his anger, afraid of scaring Brother Ping again.

However, although he controlled his voice, his tone was not well controlled.

Brother Ping sensitively noticed the change in Xiao Shihe's tone, and couldn't help but look up at him, just in time to see the anger in Xiao Shihe's eyes that he didn't have time to hide, he was startled again, and quickly closed his mouth again, sipping it tightly.

When Xiao Shiji saw Brother Ping'er like this, he had no choice but to no longer hide his anger, and said in a deep voice: "Brother Ping'er, let me ask you, is your mother better for you, or is your second aunt better for you?" ”

Brother Ping was a little hesitant and didn't answer immediately.

"Say!" Xiao Shiji yelled.

"The second aunt said that she would be better to me than to Brother Shun!" Brother Ping was irritated by Xiao Shiji's tone, and couldn't help choking.

"She's better to you than her own son? Do you believe that?! Xiao Shiji was even more angry, clenched his fists in his hands, and said, "You look up and look into my eyes!" You are my son, not a, who taught you to look at people through the corners of your eyes like this! - Still want to cry?! Don't cry! ”

Brother Ping forcibly held back his tears, but he raised his head fearlessly and looked at Xiao Shihe.

"You are the eldest son of this family, and this family will be handed over to you in the future, I can't afford to take any trivial things, my ears are so soft, you will believe what others say, how can you teach me to rest assured? You still say that your mother is eccentric, why don't you say that you didn't succeed? - You ask yourself. Who gave birth to you? Who feeds you? Who will feed you? Who helped you get justice when you were wronged outside?! Xiao Shiji stood up, squinted his eyes, and the momentum of his whole body was released, putting a lot of pressure on Brother Ping.

But what Xiao Shiji said, Brother Ping also listened.

He realized that he had never thought about the problem from this perspective.

When Long Shuzhi said that he was wronged and that his mother was partial to his younger brother, he actually had a little bit of resonance......

Brother Ping suddenly sweated like rain, and he suddenly realized that he had indeed put the cart before the horse.

casually provoked by outsiders for a sentence or two, and immediately suspected that he was biased with his dearest mother!

"Besides. Say your mother is eccentric. It's also your own brother, not someone else! - If mothers are all eccentric, then how can your second aunt be better to you than her own son? Have you thought about it? Xiao Shiji was really angry. But the key is that he is from Brother Ping'er's attitude. thought of some of his attitudes towards Du Hengshuang at the beginning. couldn't help but make him even more embarrassed. was also a little annoyed and angry, "Some people say things in a big way, but they are down-to-earth." How many people can do what they say? You are only seven years old, but when your father and I were seven years old, your grandfather had already taught your father a lesson with a whip! ”

He also looked in the mirror and realized that he had a lot of gray hair overnight.

He thought about it all night, and the anxiety, pain, and guilt of that night made him feel ashamed. These gray hairs are the result of all the guilt and guilt in his heart. He loved her so much, but he hurt her the most......

Just like Brother Heping now, he once had a separation with Du Hengshuang because of a few words from outsiders.

Now that I think about it, it's like waking up from a big dream, seeing that the mountain is not a mountain, and seeing the water is not water. There are too many temptations in the world, too many masks on everyone's body, what you see may not be real, and what you hear may not be the voice of your heart.

But all this, I have lived for twenty-seven years, and I have only begun to understand, how can I blame Brother Ping, a seven or eight-year-old child?

Xiao Shiji's face softened. He stroked his brother's head and said gently: "Dad won't whip you with a whip like Grandpa, because you are a smarter and more sensible child than Daddy, and when Dad is as old as you, it is the most conceited and domineering time." But soon after, your grandfather was framed and imprisoned, and died in prison. Our family suddenly changed from the richest man in Chang'an to a poor bastard. Dad was forced to take on the burden of supporting the family overnight, and at that time, Dad was only three years older than you are now. ”

Brother Ping froze. These things of the Xiao family, Xiao Shiji and Du Hengshuang have not talked about it with the three children. Those hardships are a thing of the past, and they don't want their children to know about these unpleasant pasts.

But Xiao Shiji thinks about it now, why not? It's a part of their lives that they should share with their children so they don't take a detour......

Brother Ping listened to Xiao Shihe talk about what happened when he was a child, and when he heard that his mother was the same age as himself, he was not moved by the instigation of others, but fought wits and courage with others, and he was fascinated by it. In this way, it was easy for Brother Ping to figure it out, "Dad, I was wrong. He sincerely apologized to Xiao Shi and Dao Lu.

"What's wrong with you?"

"I ...... I was wrong that I shouldn't have listened to outsiders' provocations. Brother Ping plucked up the courage to say, and was worried that his father would say that he disrespected his elders, so he hurriedly said: "Compared with my mother, the second aunt is an outsider." ”

Xiao Shiji nodded, "That's right." When we talk and do things, we must first distinguish between internal and external intimacy, don't forget our roots, and do things that hurt relatives and make enemies happy. His own younger brother Xiao Taiji has never distinguished between internal and external intimacy.

However, Xiao Shiji also knew that Xiao Taihe could not distinguish between the inside and outside, and their mother-in-law, Long Xiangye, had to pay the main responsibility. Because Long Xiangye, who is a mother, first opposes the interests of the two brothers.

Now that he has two sons, how can he get along with these two brothers?

Xiao Shiji thought about it, and said: "Brother Ping, you are the eldest son of me and your mother, do you know the meaning of the eldest son of Lu Dao?" ”

Whether it is a scholar or a Shu clan, the meaning of the eldest son is different. They are the main body of the inheritance of the family continuity, the largest inheritor of the family property, they enjoy the greatest rights and, of course, bear the greatest obligations.

Brother Ping'er's back straightened up, and he looked up at Xiao Shiji and said, "Zhilu Dao." I am the biggest, and my younger siblings are my responsibility. Dad, don't worry! If you're gone...... "Well, Brother Ping was suddenly embarrassed." How could he say something like "Daddy, if you're gone?" Isn't he cursing his father?!

"Dad, that's not what I meant...... I mean...... "Brother Ping was so anxious that he was sweating profusely, and he didn't know how to make up for it.

Xiao Shiji smiled, patted him on the shoulder, pulled him to sit down together, and said gently: "It's nothing." You're right, if your father is gone, you have to take on the responsibilities of the eldest son just like your father did back then, no matter what. You're going to have to feed your family. Daddy told you. In the face of the lives of a family, nothing matters. The sage once said that the warehouse is solid, and knows the etiquette. If your warehouse is not true. Your family is hungry all the time. Etiquette is not so important. ”

Brother Ping looked at Xiao Shiji thoughtfully. He said softly, "Dad, you have to say something different from what Mr. said. ”

"How is it different?"

"The gentleman said, a spoonful of food. A scoop of drink, in the alley, people are unbearable, and they will not change their pleasures, that is, no matter how difficult the life is, do not lose the principle of being a man. Brother Ping said with some doubts, this statement obviously contradicts what his father just said about unscrupulous means and the need to let his family survive.

Xiao Shiji smiled and said, "Mr. is right. But what the gentleman said was about his character. If you're just one person, you can do that. But if you have a family that is waiting for you to feed them, but you don't work hard to earn food in order to maintain your integrity, it is your fault. You are a man, a man stands up to the sky, his temperament is small, and his life is big. If you can't provide for your family, you're not worthy of being a man. You have to remember that you can suffer yourself, but you can't ask others to suffer like you in order to fulfill your integrity. ”

This is a truth that Xiao Shiji only figured out last year. He himself can be wronged, he can be affected, he can be despised and ignored, and even insulted, but he must not forget his purpose and original intention in doing so.

Maybe he had sacrificed too many other things for this goal before, and now he had to pick them all up.

But before that, he had to let his son know what was most important.

Xiao Shiji's words made Brother Ping feel suddenly enlightened. He wasn't originally a kid who loved to drill the horns.

"Dad, I see." Brother Ping'er's eyes lit up and he nodded vigorously.

Du Hengshuang came back with Brother Yang'er, and asked him to follow Ou Yangniang to the table first, and he stood silently at the door of the east room for a while.

Listening to the words of the father and son inside, Du Hengshuang was very emotional.

After a long time, she said outside: "It's time for Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, are you okay?" ”

Xiao Shiji looked at Brother Ping, and Brother Ping said crisply: "Okay, mother, my father and I will come!" ”

Du Hengshuang opened the curtain with a smile and walked in, and asked, "What did the two men say?" So happy? ”

Xiao Shiji stood up and said, "I'll go and see the outer courtyard first, and then come back to sit down." Brother Ping, take good care of your mother and younger siblings. ”

This is to treat Brother Ping as an adult.

Brother Ping felt a heavy responsibility, and his mind suddenly opened up a lot, and he said loudly: "I know the way, Dad!" ”

Xiao Shiji left, leaving the east room to Du Hengshuang and Brother Peace.

Du Hengshuang looked at Brother Ping with a smile, and the warmth in his eyes was very obvious.

Brother Ping was a little embarrassed, walked to Du Hengshuang with his head down, and whispered: "Mother, I was wrong......"

Du Hengshuang said "um", sat down where Xiao Shihe was sitting just now, took Brother Ping'er's hand, and said, "Mother is also at fault, Mother was too anxious before, and said heavy things to Brother Ping. ”

Brother Ping hurriedly shook his head and said, "It should be, it should be!" It's me who is not good, I don't look good at my younger siblings......"

Du Hengshuang smiled: "Yes, you are indeed at fault." You have to think about it, Brother Shun, a two-year-old child, how can he fool you. ”

Brother Ping was stunned, "Mother, what did you say?" Why did Brother Shun fool me? ”

"You don't know what to do? - Brother Shun'er's hiding place for you is fake. After Du Hengshuang finished speaking, he looked at Brother Ping quietly.

Brother Ping was taken aback. He thought about many possibilities, but he didn't expect that Brother Shun would lie and deceive him!

He's five or six years older than Brother Shun!

Brother Ping was sweating profusely this time, his high head was also drooping, and he said listlessly: "Mother, I'm too useless......"

Du Hengshuang pulled him into his arms with a smile, kissed him on the face, and said softly: "Brother Ping'er is not useless, Brother Ping'er didn't expect it." It's not a big deal, and my father and mother didn't think of many things. Just after understanding. Do you remember not to make the same mistake a second time? ”

Brother Ping nodded vigorously.

Mother and son snuggled quietly together.

After a long time, Brother Ping raised his head, looked at Du Hengshuang's delicate jaw curvature, and asked quietly, "Mother, if it is...... If I lose it, will my mother ...... Will...... It's the same as before...... So in a hurry? ”

Du Hengshuang said without hesitation: "Yes!" And it will be more anxious! I'm more anxious than Brother Yang! ”

"For what?" Brother Ping was surprised and delighted, and couldn't believe his ears, "Mother, you didn't mean to coax me, did you?" ”

"Of course not. Because Brother Ping is bigger. Brother Ping is more sensible. Niang Zhilu said. Brother Ping will never do those unbelievable stupid things like Brother Yang'er's little fool. So if Brother Ping is gone, it must be a real big thing. How could my mother not be more anxious? Besides......"

Du Hengshuang paused and continued: "Eccentric parents are everywhere. Mother can't guarantee that she will not be partial. But the mother's eccentricity. It's not just for one child. Sometimes. The mother will be more inclined to Brother Yang, and sometimes, the mother will be more inclined to Sister An. Sometimes, the mother will be more biased towards Brother Ping. You get the idea, right? You are my own children, and it is normal for me to favor whoever I prefer. If I say that I love my brother more than you do, would you believe me? ”

Brother Ping shook his head vigorously, "Of course I don't believe it." ”

"That's right." Du Hengshuang stroked his brother's head, "The old and the old, the young and the young, this is the truth of the sage, let us cherish our relatives first, and then others." How can you trust that her loved ones will be better to others if they are not loved? ”

Speaking of this, Brother Ping'er's heart knot was completely untied, he put his arms around Du Hengshuang's neck, and said in a low voice: "Mother, don't be sad...... I don't trust anyone else's word anymore. ”

"Mother is not sad. If your second aunt doesn't come here, we can't make it clear like this, so we should thank your second aunt. Du Hengshuang said with a smile. Although she is extremely dissatisfied with Long Shuzhi, she will not show it in front of her children.

Brother Ping happily went to the table for Chinese New Year's Eve dinner.

As soon as Du Hengshuang stood up, he saw Xiao Shiji come in with a curtain again.

"What's wrong?" Du Hengshuang saw Xiao Shihe's face was very ugly.

He said, "I went to that little garden just now to have a look. - Brother Shun'er is so scheming at such a young age, it's really amazing. ”

Xiao Shiji was talking about his brother's child, Du Hengshuang was not good at interjecting, she wanted to say forget it, it would be good if she didn't get along with each other at all in the future, but she thought that this was Xiao Shihe's only brother, if he just refused, wouldn't she be a villain in vain? So shut up too.

I only heard Xiao Shihe laugh twice, and said leisurely: "Brother Shun, this kid is very interesting, clever and well-behaved, and he can speak well, none of our three children are his opponents, it's really terrifying." I'm going to keep him and not let him go back, what do you think? ”

Du Hengshuang was stunned, "What?" Are you going to leave Brother Shun behind? What do you mean? After thinking about it, he added: "Brother Shun is your second brother's only son and only child, you are like this...... How could they agree? ”

Xiao Shiji looked at Du Hengshuang, reached out to hold her hand, and walked forward slowly, with a smile in his voice, "Yes, my younger brother only has one child, it's too thin, I, as the eldest brother, really have a guilty conscience." So I decided, after the New Year, I will find a room for my second brother and a wife's room, and then a beautiful concubine's room, and then find an outer room for him, in short, it is ......good for their family to be prosperous."

Du Hengshuang was dumbfounded, looked around hurriedly, and saw that no one was in front of him, so he said in a low voice: "Are you like this, is it too much of a loss?" "So many women flocked to Xiao Tai and his house at once, not to mention that Long Shuzhi would take care of herself, just Xiao Tai and his small body, so many women pestered him every day, this is the rhythm of the iron pestle to be sharpened into a needle!

"So what's wrong? I, Xiao Shiji, am I thinking about my brother's heirs, is there anything wrong? Xiao Shihe squinted at Du Hengshuang, a smile on his lips, accompanied by his warm palm, which made Du Hengshuang feel that he could rely on for a moment......

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Two more four thousand five, pink 450, 500 plus more delivered. Roar, where's the pink ticket?!

…… (To be continued......)