Chapter XIII
At breakfast the next day, Ye Xun went to the dining room and bowed respectfully to his father and Ruolian, and then looked around, "Won't the old lady eat with us?" ”
"They eat in the backyard, after all, it's two families." Ruoren seems to be very patient today.
"Hmm." Ye Xun sat down and began to eat with his head down.
Ruolian didn't touch the rice in the bowl, just sat next to Ye Xun to eat, Ye Xun looked up and saw Ruolian staring at him, he couldn't help but be frightened, is there a problem in this meal? Ye Xun hurriedly put down the bowl, "Madam, you...... Why don't you eat it? Is there something you can do? ”
Ruolian smiled at him, this smile made Ye Xun even more weak, "Ye Xun, Ruoyu is also a big boss. I want to give Ruoyu to you and let you educate. ”
Ye Xun thought he had misheard, "Madam, are you talking about Ruoyu?" Leave it to me? ”
Ruolian nodded, "Ruoyu is so big, you can't know how to play every day." It's time to learn something. ”
Ye Xun sneered in his heart: Yesterday you beat me for that child, why are you embarrassed to say that you will hand over this child to me today? It's a ridiculous joke. "Madam, I can't afford this responsibility. Ruoyu is the hope of your Pan family, I myself live in a daze, and then bring Ruoyu to the ditch. Ye Xun shirked.
"What do you mean? Yesterday you also said that you will saddle up the horse and bear the brunt of our family's affairs? And now again? ”
Ye Xun thought to himself: Didn't you say that I was doing nothing? "Madam, a child's education is not as simple as you think."
"Isn't it easy? How hard is it? You just don't want to do it, do you? What excuses! I tell you, whether you agree or not, I'll give you this child! What questions do I ask you! ”
Ye Xun looked at her helplessly, is this unreasonable? "Madam, the education of children is a serious matter, and you can't just make a hasty decision. Otherwise, I'll look for the student here in the next two days to learn about our school situation and find him a good school. ”
"Aren't you and Wendu both from Jinshi? Can't you teach him? You can also teach him some punches and kicks so that he won't be bullied in the future! ”
Ye Xun's whole body resisted: Your family is so precious that you can't beat or scold, let me teach him to read? And teach him kung fu? "Madam, Wen Du and I both have public offices, how can we take him to study and practice at home every day? We can only use our free time to teach him. But this is far from enough, so the school still has to be attended, and this money cannot be saved. Not only are there better gentlemen, but there are many children who are his age. This child is so lonely, he should have played and studied with his friends of the same age. ”
Ruolian seemed to be persuaded by him, and looked down at something.
Ye Xun continued, "Why don't you invite a gentleman to come and teach at home?" But this cost is greater, and Ruoyu has no companions. ”
"What sir, please! Let's go to school. If other people's children can go, our children can also go! However, you have to pay more attention to it, don't let him be wronged and bullied! ”
"Don't worry. I'll arrange it. ”
"Ruoyu, this child will be handed over to you from today onwards. After breakfast, I'll let him go to you. ”
"Madam, let me find the academy first."
"No! I don't know you yet? Push three and four, and when you get it right, it's going to be the Year of the Monkey! Anyway, I'll send the child to you in a moment, you can do it! ”
Because Ye Xun and Wen Du were going out to investigate the case today, they handed over Ruoyu to Xiaohu temporarily.
After being busy for most of the day, as soon as Ye Xun entered the inner courtyard, he saw Xiaohu sitting on the steps at the door of the study dejectedly. "Xiaohu, why are you sitting here? What about Ruoyu? ”
Xiaohu raised a pair of dull eyes, "You ask that little devil?" Take a nap! ”
Ye Xun couldn't hold back a laugh, "Little devil? Let the lady hear that she has touched you. ”
"Young master, what did Xiaohu do wrong, you want to punish me like this? You spare me, I'm going crazy, what rhubarb, two yellow, wild trees, dry wells, I don't want to hear! ”
Ye Xun patted Xiaohu's shoulder sympathetically, "Xiaohu, I know you've suffered. But if you don't help me with the burden, there will be no one to help me. ”
"Let me help you with something else. You can ask Wendu to help you. ”
"Don't mention him to me. He was too unrighteous. How can I compare myself to you? And it's not as clever as you. Ye Xun's two words praised Xiaohu flutteringly, Ye Xun noticed the subtle changes in Xiaohu's face, and continued, "I plan to send him to the academy in two days." You can pick him up in the morning and evening. Now that there are stones and cows to do at home, you can save a little bit. After sending the children, they looked around and instructed them to work......"
Xiaohu seemed to be persuaded by him and nodded frequently. But when he heard that he was asked to command the stone and the big ox to work, Xiaohu had to interrupt him and said, "Young master, you are not mistaken, right? Just those two masters, I still command them? That's Madame's cronies. Don't talk about me, do you dare? I can see the flattery you look like when you talk to them, and I don't know if you think you're their subordinate! ”
Don't say that Ye Xun really didn't dare, knowing that they came to Ye Xun knew in his heart that these two people were not only here to work, but also to help his wife enforce the family law. Offend them? He's afraid he's had enough to live. "Get out! Can you compare with me? I am in the hands of others, and being good to them is good to myself. You're different, are you afraid of what they'll do? ”
"I'm the young master's person, you are not tough in front of them, how can I be hard?"
"Look at your cowardice!"
Xiaohu muttered in a low voice: "And you coax? ”
"What did you say?"
"I didn't say that."
Ye Xun glanced at him, not planning to bother with him, "Okay, let's get down to business." Ruoyu, that child will be handed over to you. He's a kid after all, so don't get used to him too much. You just let go of your hands and feet, and there is something to ...... You bear it yourself. ”
"Why do you have to bear it? Then I don't care! This child has been spoiled since he was a child, but it is not easy to get rid of. ”
"Oops, little tiger. You're so smart, you must have a way. In this way, as long as you don't beat him, everything else is casual, and I will be responsible for what happens, okay? The latter sentence Ye Xun was really ruthless, and he gritted his teeth and said.
"Okay!" Xiaohu finally readily agreed. "Then you're welcome. Little devil, see how I clean you up! Xiaohu looked gearing up.
With him like this, Ye Xun felt empty-hearted, "Xiaohu, I warn you, you must not do anything with him!" Or Madame......
"Young master, don't worry about me!"
Wen Du has recently found himself a little different, a figure that always lingers in his heart. Because of his frequent contact with Peach, he unconsciously has a strange feeling for this simple and lovely girl. He leans towards Tao'er whenever he has time, and looking at her cute little appearance always makes him think about it. Wendu knew that Xiaohu also liked Peach, but Wendu found that Taoer only had Ye Xun in his heart. Wendu had tested Ye Xun's mind, and Ye Xun was not interested in Tao'er at all, so he had been looking for an opportunity to make it clear to Tao'er.
On this day, Wendu saw Tao'er picking vegetables in the courtyard alone, so he leaned over and asked without words, "Tao'er, where are you picking vegetables?" I'm here to help you. Why didn't Xiaohu come to help today? ”
Tao'er smiled before she spoke, "The young master arranged a good errand for Xiaohu, that is, to accompany Ruoyu every day." Ha ha...... Xiaohu has been crazy by him these days. ”
Wen Du squatted down and picked vegetables with her, "Ruoyu's kid is really a headache. ”
"However, I believe that Xiaohu will be able to cure him in a few days. Xiaohu is the smartest, and there is a way. Peach said proudly.
Wen Du couldn't help but roll with vinegar in his heart, "Xiaohu is so good?" Is it better than your young master? ”
"Of course he can't compare to the young master. Our young master is the best! As soon as Ye Xun Tao'er was mentioned, she smiled with a smile.
Wen Du looked at her sweet appearance, and his heart became more and more unpleasant, "Tao'er, you said that Xiaohu is smart and capable, not to mention your young master, he even has to be stronger than others." Do you think there are any good things about me? ”
"Huh?" Momo blinked her big smart eyes, "I haven't thought about this question?" ”
"Is this question hard to think about? Do you want to do it now? ”
Tao'er thought about it very seriously, "The young master said that your knowledge is very good. ”
Wen Du was a little disappointed, "Do you think this is really my advantage, or is it because your family is said by the young master?" ”
"It's all the same."
"Peach!" Wen Du plucked up his courage and said, "Do you know that your young master is dating a girl recently? ”
Tao'er's face darkened for a moment, and she immediately returned to her original words, "I know." She is the daughter of the governor's family. ”
Wen Du suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "Ah! Isn't that so? Do you like your young master, is that kind of liking, just like your sister admires her brother, or which celebrity she worships? Don't ask for results. ”
"Not really!" Tao'er blushed and argued, "Of course I want to be with the young master!" As long as I can be with him, I don't care about any status or status. ”
Wen Du stood up 'Teng', "You mean you're willing to make Ye Xun small?" ”
Tao'er nodded resolutely and said, "I said, as long as I can be with the young master, I am willing to do anything!" ”
"How can a good girl's family have such an idea? Isn't it good to be a lady? Do you have to be an aunt to someone else? Wendu was a little excited.
Tao'er was very stubborn, "It's not for someone else's aunt, it's for my young master." Except for my young master, even if the prime minister of the dynasty wants Ming Media to marry me as a real wife, I am unwilling. ”
Seeing that Tao'er was so resolute, Wen Du was a little deflated, and he squatted down again to pick vegetables, "Then do you know your young master's intentions?" He just treats you like his own sister. ”
"The young master has always been very good to me, and this kind of thing is decided by the master and the lady. My lord mentioned it to me a long time ago, and my wife has been talking about it for the past two years. Maybe after the young master marries Miss Wu and becomes a young grandmother, he will consider me and the young master. ”
The more Wen Du listened, the more angry he became, he threw away the food in his hand, got up and left.
Momo shouted from behind, "What do you mean?" Who messed with you? Just lose your temper! ”
Wendu didn't knock on the door, and slammed into the study. Ye Xun was taken aback, "What are you going to do?" Pumping! ”
Wen Du was stunned and said, "Ye Xun, I think you lack a string in terms of feelings than ordinary people. I've been observing you for a long time, and you're such an adult, not only do you not have that kind of need, but you don't feel the slightest affection for you. Except, of course, your wishful thinking for Miss Wu. ”
Ye Xun felt that Wendu was a little abnormal, so he didn't want to worry about him, "You have something to say, can you not say that people are abnormal first?" How am I not normal? There are some things I just don't allow myself to think about because I know it's useless to think about it. With so many things to worry about in life, how can there be so much spare time to disturb memorialism? Also, why do you say that Miss Wu and I are wishful thinking? We are in love with each other, is it okay to be in love? ”
"Whether it's wishful thinking or not, I don't know. I just know that with this emotional intelligence of yours, even if it's your wishful thinking, you can't detect it. ”
Ye Xun didn't like to hear it, "You have something wrong today, right?" ”
Wen Du stared at him hatefully for a while before he couldn't help but speak, "Ye Xun, do you know? That peach, who you claim to treat her as your own sister, is thinking about being your aunt wholeheartedly! ”
Ye Xun was stunned, "How come?" What aunt? I really think of Momo as my own sister! ”
"What's the use of what you think yourself? She doesn't know! She's eighteen or nineteen, and you'll delay people for a lifetime! ”
"What did she tell you?" Ye Xun asked.
Wendu nodded, "The attitude is very resolute!" I feel like ten cows can't pull it back. ”
Ye Xun stood up and went out without a sound.
Ye Xun saw Tao'er from a distance and beckoned to her, "Tao'er, come here!" ”
Tao'er walked over with a spring breeze on her face, "Young master, you are looking for me." ”
Ye Xun looked serious, "Wen Du said...... Is that true? Or are you joking with him? ”
Momo bit her lip and smiled shyly, then nodded.
Ye Xun frowned and nodded on Tao'er's head, "Tell me about you little girl, what does this little head think about all day long?" A good girl thinks about being a concubine every day, is it a bit promising? ”
"It's not people! I'll only do yours. Peach blinked at him with big eyes and affection.
Ye Xun realized the seriousness of the matter, and he began to enlighten her in a deep tone, "Tao'er, we grew up together, how can we both be?" I've always thought of you as my own sister. ”
"Young master," Tao'er was anxious, "do you dislike me?" I don't want anything, as long as I can be by your side. ”
"Peach, why don't you understand? How could I dislike you? I've never treated you as a subordinate, you've always been my family to me. You're Ye Tao! My own sister! I have had no siblings since I was a child, and I have long regarded you as my own sister. In the future, when you get married, I will give you a backup dowry so that you can marry beautifully. I have no plans to take any concubines in my life, and I am inspired to grow old with only one person for the rest of my life. ”
Tao'er looked at Ye Xun in a daze for a while, and began to sob......
Ye Xun was a little at a loss, "Tao'er, don't be like this. I...... I feel uncomfortable......"
Tao'er didn't want to embarrass Ye Xun, she wiped her tears and said, "Young Master, I listen to you." As long as you're happy. ”
"Peach, you have to live for yourself. There are so many good men in the world, you can choose peaches slowly. Now I know that there are two henchmen who stick to you every day. ”
"The young master is talking about Xiaohu and Wendu? I don't have any feelings for them at all. I...... I don't want to get married in this life. Peach said and cried again.
Ye Xun put his arm around her shoulders and comforted her, "How can you think so?" You are still young, and your beautiful life has just begun. You didn't feel for them because you didn't care about them. Now it's different. If you're not happy with either of them, I can help you find ...... outside."
"Young Master, I don't want to think about this now. You don't have to worry about me. I'm fine. Peach said obediently.
Tao'er sensibly made Ye Xun feel distressed, and he lovingly held her in his arms, "Tao'er, I hope you will be happy in the future, I hope you will be happy every day." ”
Ye Xun returned to the study, Wen Du was sitting at the table, looking at him with some disgust, "It's all clear?" ”
Ye Xun nodded, "It's all clear." Ye Xun sat down next to him, "Wendu, you have a problem with your attitude towards me recently, you have to pay attention to your identity." ”
Wen Du ignored him, "Just make it clear, why do you still hug her?" Is it appropriate? ”
"I want to comfort her! Wasn't it all like that before? She and I are not outsiders. Ye Xun explained.
"It's because you don't pay attention to your own behavior that you let others misunderstand and have those thoughts, you know?"
Ye Xun choked for a moment, and suddenly looked up at him, "You peeked at us?" ”
Wen Du stood up and wanted to stay away from Ye Xun to facilitate his escape, "I'm all for your good, you should pay attention in the future." ”
Ye Xun couldn't help laughing, "If I want to catch you, do you think you ran away?" ”
"I ...... Didn't try to escape. Let's do our job. ”
When the two of them were circling around the table, Wen Du suddenly shouted to the door, "Madam, you are here." ”
"You dare to scare me with Madame, I'm sorry, I'm not afraid. She'd be here at this time, unless she's stumbling into a ghost in broad daylight! See if I catch you and don't kill you! ”
"What are you two messing around here?" Ruolian scolded.
Ye Xun hurriedly turned around, his expression was really like he had hit a ghost, "Husband...... Man, why are you here? ”
Wen Du took the opportunity to slip away, "Madam, you chat, I won't bother." ”
Ruolian glanced at him and ignored him. But he said to Ye Xun angrily, "I nest in the study every day, thinking that you are all doing business, so why are you playing here?" ”
"We've always been doing business, isn't this a combination of work and rest?" Ye Xun whispered.
"If you have that idle time to make trouble here, you won't have the time to take care of the children? Do you think you have a heart? ”
Ye Xun was confused, "What kind of child?" Oh, Ruoyu? What happened to him? Didn't you go to school? ”
"Look at you, I gave you the child, and you are so careless! You'll be fine if you send him to the academy? ”
"Ma'am, what the hell is the matter? I've been letting Xiaohu follow him? ”
"I just heard Ruoxia tell me this afternoon that Ruoyu cried and refused to go to school in the morning, and Xiaohu took it away easily. Don't you go and ask, did the gentleman beat him? Or did the other students bully him? ”
Ye Xun said earnestly, "Madam, I can ask about this." But I think it's very unlikely that he will be beaten by my husband or bullied by other children, and he should still not be able to adapt to it. After all, he has been playing unrestrained crazy for so many years. was suddenly circled, and he had to abide by all kinds of rules in the school, and if he didn't obey, he was likely to be slapped by Mr. in the palm of his hand, and he was definitely reluctant. We're going to have to have an adaptation process for us. But why do children go to school? In addition to being reasonable, virtuous, and wise, it is particularly important to learn to follow the rules and develop good habits. How can you always be lawless? ”
Ruolian agreed with Ye Xun's statement, so her tone was much softer, "You're right. Actually, I also know that when he comes back crying, he just doesn't like to go to school. But how can you do it without reading and reasoning? What can you do when you grow up? He is the only male in our Pan family, and we are counting on him to give us the glorious lintel of the Pan family! ”
Ye Xun smiled secretly in his heart: Just him? Still glorious lintel? Save it! "Madame, I didn't expect you to be so open-minded. As long as you and the old lady can hold on, I think he will get used to it quickly. ”
"Well, you have more snacks too." Wakaren looked at him and smiled at him tenderly.
Ye Xun was frightened and nodded vigorously. Then, respectfully watch her out the door.