Chapter 3 Hidden Clumsiness
Regarding the whole family's incense and blessings, the mother Xiao predicted that the old lady would take the opportunity to inspect the grandchildren in public. At that time, good performance will naturally be praised by everyone. Children with poor performance will be impoverished with their parents.
Therefore, as soon as the lunch was finished, Xiao went to call people, preparing to urge the three children face to face. At the same time, the other two rooms were also the same. After all, the old lady was rarely happy and no one dared to underestimate this trip.
In the flower hall outside the bedroom of the Xu couple, Xiao, who is still charming, sat upright on a chair, with a landscape painting from a contemporary scholar hanging behind him. The Xu family siblings sat on one side in a regular manner, with five or six maids standing around, and several mothers and women standing outside the door.
He knew his own flesh and blood best, and the strong Xiao family was not in a hurry and briefly told the cause and effect.
"You third uncle is going to be an official. This is a great joy for the Xu family. The old lady is happy and will personally take the exam for the school and wait for your homework. I don't ask you three to make a big splash, but I just want to be frightened and embarrassed."
As Xu Hao nodded as his sister, he secretly observed his mother's face as usual, and did not seem to have become jealous because his third uncle wanted to become an official. Although becoming an official is a mixed matter now, he can shine his family after all. After all, he is able to shine his family. If his father is compared, his mother is really not moved at all?
The eldest sister Xu Qinglian is 17 years old this year, sitting in a straight posture and said softly: "Don't worry, my mother, my child and younger brothers and sisters will not disappoint you."
Xu Hao turned to look at his sister who had always been gentle and friendly. Xu Qinglian looked very similar to Xiao's family, and was as elegant as a white lotus growing in the south of the Yangtze River. The gentle jade of the small family in Jiangnan, and her personality was completely opposite to Xiao's family.
The younger sister Xu Hongye is as famous as her name, with bright eyes and white teeth, charming and charming; the quirky personality is the most like her mother, leaning lazily on the chair, smiling and looking indifferent.
Like most mothers, Xiao raised his daughters and did not care about his little daughter's cute appearance. He smiled and said, "The old lady advocates that women have no talent and virtue. You and Hongye's knitted girl Hong are good among your sisters, and it doesn't matter if you don't get a prize. What my mother is most worried about is Hao'er. He has been weak and sick since childhood. I'm afraid this time, alas!"
"What Mom said," Xu Qinglian followed the heart of her sorrow, raised her hand to touch the head of her younger brother beside her, her doting expression was beyond words, "If so, I hope my mother will not blame her."
Xu Hongye said in a soft voice in dissatisfaction: "What are you afraid of? My brother is weak. I believe the old lady will not let him practice martial arts. As for his literary talent, it is nothing more than memorizing the Four Books and Five Classics in public, writing a poem or two, and having a daughter secretly helping him, it is not difficult to get the lead."
"Not appropriate." Xu Qinglian shook her head, "How can I help each other secretly in public? It's not enough to let the old lady know that you are proficient in articles, and she becomes more and more annoyed."
"At worst, I can be scolded with my brother and I will be punished. I'm not afraid anyway." The teenage Xu Hongye looked light and calm.
"Nothing is wrong, red leaves should not be rash." In the end, Xiao, who had a stern face but had a hint of joy in his eyes, gave an attraction. Which mother is not happy to see her children fall in love with each other?
Only Xu Hao, who was surrounded by three women, had only a bitter smile in his heart. A man became the weakest, and that depression was really hard to describe. But the problem was that this depression could only be swallowed into his stomach.
Who makes me a completely a layman in martial arts? It is not an exaggeration to describe it as lack of diligence. In terms of the so-called literary talent, how can I compare with the people of this era? Do I have to make a unique statement?
Xu Hao shook his head, not to mention that reality is not a novel, even if it is possible, he doesn't want to become a "star" who is inclined to everyone. As the saying goes, he is not an ordinary person after all, and he cannot bring unexpected results to the entire family because of temporary pleasure.
Besides, there are no shocking remarks? You must be able to understand them if you dare to say them! Xu Hao frowned and thought. Although he had read books for a few days and practiced calligraphy for a few days, he was definitely not as good as his cousins.
After thinking for a while, Xu Hao said honestly: "Mom, I have disappointed you. It is better to hide my weakness than to show off my ugly face. I will go to the old lady to apologize tonight."
As soon as this said, everyone was shocked. Xu Qinglian and several maids all opened their mouths in surprise. This was the first time they had seen Xu Hao, who had been arrogant since childhood, speak like this.
Xu Hongye jumped up in anger and shouted, "Brother, why do you want to destroy your own power? They are just embroidered pillows. Are you losing this confidence?"
Xu Hao smiled bitterly and faced his mother Xiao, who was still looking, and said, "Embroidered pillows are also embroidered with flowers. I can't ask them. My mother has always taught her children to be honest, and her ambitions are not about making achievements or becoming an official," he said.
Xu Hongye, who was outspoken, couldn't help but question: "What do you want to do in the future? If you don't be a military officer or a civil servant, will you stay at home and live a whole life?"
Unexpectedly, Xu Hao said frankly: "Yes, it's nothing bad to be a rich man. Those who are content will always enjoy themselves."
"Brother." Xu Hongye looked at Xu Hao in surprise, with an incredible look on his face, "You didn't say that before. You often say you want to learn from Grandpa and be a general who stands tall and upright."
"Just as a kid, I don't need to take it seriously." Xu Hao said with a wry smile.
Huh, Xu Qinglian breathed a long sigh of relief, Zhan Yan smiled and said, "I agree with my words. During these years, whenever my uncle goes out to war, the old lady and the old lady burn incense and pray all day long. At that time, the whole family was so gloomy that it scared me. If anyone was not careful, it would make the old lady furious. I don't want to be afraid of my brother's concern all day long. Besides, since ancient times, General Yun was inevitably killed in the battle, so it would be better to be a rich man in peace."
"Sister." Xu Hongye was a little angry. She was still at the age of being romantic by nature, so naturally she couldn't feel this worry for a while. Some of them were always the majestic battlefield of her brother, and she also followed the proud pride.
The maids in the house each have their own ideas. As close as Qiuxiang to Xu Hao since childhood, they naturally tend to think of Xu Hao's brothers and sisters, while others are basically the same as Xu Hongye. In this era, one person has achieved enlightenment and a dog to ascend to heaven. If his young master becomes a general, wouldn't that be a great thing? As for personal safety, it is second.
Which mother in the world doesn’t care about the safety of her children? Although her son is very unambitious, for Xiao, she would rather her children be healthy for the rest of her life. After all, the Xu family is not a poor family and does not focus on her son’s future revitalization.
But after all, there was still a trace of expectation in my heart. Xiao said with a stern face: "As a rich man, you must have the ability to deal with the neighbors of the government, you must understand the way of management, the way of employing people, and even more thrifty in the family. Do you know all of these?"
Xu Hao took the words with a smile and said, "Then ask your mother to find a capable wife for the child. Just like your mother, the child can be as good as his father, and he can reach out to eat and open his mouth and live a leisurely life."
Everyone who heard this flattering words immediately burst into laughter. Xu Hongye used his little hands to scratch his delicate cheeks, "Shamely, shy, my brother misses his wife."
"Go, the child is talking nonsense." Xiao's face turned slightly red even after mid-years. He felt indescribable. He said cautiously: "Since you are planning to be ugly, it's better to hide your weakness, then go and find the old lady to explain. I don't want to accompany you to have a meal with you. Alas, this time I will be lowering my long house and three bedrooms and one end."
Chapter completed!