can come up with so many natural treasures, either because she has a deep fortune, or she has real skills.

It just so happens that the future daughter-in-law has both.

"I owe everything, is it worse this time?" Cheng Dazhu was calm and composed, and his smile did not decrease, but Cheng Yuanxi saw a little bit of the city; However, before he could speak, Cheng Dazhu said: "You don't want to owe Zhou Shizi, but we already owe it; If we owe a lot, is it possible to repay it according to our family background? ”

"And why is he so good to our family? The reason for this is Mingyi. ”

"If you want to cut off the connection between them, first of all, we have to repay Zhou Shizi's kindness first; But we can't pay it off, and besides, Zhou Shizi's kindness to Mingyi even exceeds that of us orthodox elders. ”

"How much Mingyi trusts Zhou Shizi, can't you see it?"

Cheng Yuanxi took a deep breath, how could he not know this; But he would rather his daughter not trust the prince of Zhou so much, but it was too late.

He remembered the inevitable posture of the prince of Zhou again.

The anger was leaked all of a sudden.

Cheng Dazhu continued unhurriedly, "We can't change anything, don't do anything unpleasant; They are nobles, what do we use to compete with others? ”

"Dad, I can't watch Yiyi grow up and become a concubine; She's my daughter! ”

Concubines are bought and sold, lowly and humble, begging for a living under the hands of the housewife; Yiyi is the daughter he spoils in his heart, how can he be willing to let her fall into a bottomless pit.

"Can the concubine of a wealthy merchant be the same as the prince of the palace and the concubine of the future family of the palace?" Cheng Dazhu said angrily, "If you don't want Mingyi to be a concubine, then you can make some achievements; Only if you and Mingli stand firmly, she can marry well. ”

Cheng Yuanxi wiped his face uncomfortably and buried himself in making molds.

The dislike of officialdom back then, and the arrogance of his heart, backlashed at him many years later.

If he can neutralize his mind a little bit, he can integrate it with the concepts of those people in the officialdom; Now that he also has a fame, why is he in a dilemma now.

"Dad, no matter who you are a concubine for, it's a concubine." Cheng Yuanxi's heart will be broken as long as he thinks of his daughter begging for a living under other women, "Don't say it, I can't let Yiyi marry someone else as a concubine." ”

Cheng Dazhu shook his head, a slight disappointment appeared in his eyes, "You have thought about it, our family is not the opponent of Zhou Wangfu; If the prince of Zhou has a tough attitude, he must be Mingyi."

"Then fight to break the net, I'd rather marry an ordinary family as the main room."

"You want to fight with others for Mingyi, have you ever thought about me and your mother? Have you ever thought about your brothers and nephews? A big family! "Just for Mingyi to go in alone?

Cheng Yuanxi said: "Dad, when the day comes, you will separate our family; As long as the family is divided, the Zhou Wangfu will not do anything to you. ”

"Hopefully there won't be that day." It doesn't make sense for the youngest son, Cheng Dazhu buried his head in depression, and making molds also brought out a bit of anger.

The father and son rarely ignore each other, and each makes their own molds.

Cheng Yuanxi pondered while making molds, and considered and considered, only he was the only one who entered; Only by gaining fame and becoming an official can you become the support of your daughter.

Counting on a son?

It's too slow.

It's better to count on him to be on his own.

"Dad, do you think it's appropriate for me to participate in the imperial examination again?" Cheng Yuanxi couldn't make up his mind.

His family needs him, and his wife and children need him. The soap business can't be left behind, and there is very little time to read books, so how to balance the timing is the most important thing.

Cheng Dazhu looked at him in surprise, "You want to read it again?" ”

"Hmm." Cheng Yuanxi said his thoughts, and his eyes suddenly became firm, "It's difficult to pick it up now, but my son doesn't want to give up; I don't want my daughter to be looked down upon in the future. ”

Cheng Dazhu's old eyes flashed with excitement, however, it was fleeting, as if it had never appeared.

"If you want to study, Master Yu of Yuzhuang is a learned person, move around more."

With his father's support, Cheng Yuanxi smiled, "Okay, listen to my father, when I take Mingli to school, I will ask Mr. Yu for advice." ”

"Yes, if only you had this heart."

Cheng Yuanxi lowered his eyes embarrassedly, young and vigorous, even after so many years, he still didn't feel that he was wrong at the beginning; It's just the result of reflection after encountering something, and he chooses to compromise.

Scientific expedition in the northwest.

As his father said, the prince of Zhou was very good to their Cheng family in Mingyi's face and took great care of them; He will also get a certain amount of care in the northwest scientific expedition, let go of pretentiousness, and once the goal is determined, he will turn this resistance to his daughter as a concubine into motivation.

As long as he has a chance, it is not impossible to be the backing of his daughter in the future.

The daughter is only seven years old, and there are still eight years to go.

Eight years can change a lot of things.

The idea is clear, Cheng Yuanxi brought out a little motivation when he made the mold, and Cheng Dazhu was quite happy.

In the past, Cheng Yuanxi seemed to be polite, but he had injustice against the world buried in his heart; The resentment against the current society and officials is just that he chooses to be relieved, and he can't see it on weekdays.

"Tomorrow you take some soap and sell it, and come back early; The prince of Zhou came over, looking for an opportunity to talk to him about your intentions. "The son has changed, how can he, as a father, watch it.

Cheng Yuanxi said: "What do I mean to tell him?" ”

"Stupid." Cheng Dazhu's relief just now was gone, and he glanced at his son, after all, he didn't want him to miss an opportunity, so he could only explain in detail, "If the prince of Zhou has a favorite, and you intend to aspire to go up, he will definitely support you." ”

Cheng Yuanxi pursed his lips and had to nod.

"I see."

He understood that his father's intention was for the good of him and his daughter, and he was forced to choose the most advantageous decision by the circumstances.

The prince of Zhou blatantly showed his determination in front of him, the father, and his attitude towards etiquette and etiquette; Then it is impossible for him to let go, and just look at what he has done these days, he will not give up.

In the future, even if the prince of Zhou has less interest in Yiyi, he has opened his mouth and said it, so that he can't slap himself in the face.

In this case, all they can do is to climb up, at all costs; became his daughter's backer, and consolidated Mingyi's position in the hearts of the prince of Zhou.

The prince of Zhou told him so forcefully that he wanted Mingyi, which was telling him not to try to meddle in the affairs between them.

He did it, so why can't he Cheng Yuanxi use him?

He just wants to use the prince of Zhou to climb up, as long as he can stand on his feet, and in the future, he will be upright and do things for the people; Wholeheartedly promoted to become wealthy, leaving no handle, and cultivating his own power, he can become his daughter's eternal dependence in his lifetime.

The favor of a prince of Zhou cannot become a daughter's complete dependence, so add him as a father.