As soon as Du Ruhui returned home with Du Qi, Du Qi's wife, the Jeong Clan, hurriedly came out to greet them. The Jeong Clan was in her early thirties. She looked kind, dignified and generous, and maintained herself well. She was not from a small family. She was from the Zheng Family of Xingyang.
The Jeong Clan and Du Ruhui had been married for many years, so she was familiar with Du Ruhui's nature. As soon as this old man came home, he would probably punish the child. Therefore, when the Jeong Clan saw Du Qi, she pulled him over, looked him up and down, and said with concern, "Erlang, how are you? Are you okay?"
Du Qi said, "Mother, your son is fine."
The Jeong Clan glared at Du Ruhui and said happily, "It's good that you're okay, it's good that you're okay. As soon as you entered the palace, mother's heart was in a mess. She always felt uneasy. Now that you've come back safely, that's good. "
"Dalang, bring the brazier here."
The Jeong Clan took Du Qi's hand and ordered.
A young man, more than seven chi tall, seventeen or eighteen years old, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, came out with a brazier in his hand. The young man's appearance was more similar to the Jeong Clan. He was Du Ruhui's eldest son, Du Gou.
He placed the brazier in front of the gate and stood aside.
The Jeong Clan urged, "Erlang, step over the brazier first and then enter the house. Stepping over the brazier is to remove bad luck. You've provoked that bastard Yin Changqing this time and got infected with bad luck. Mother went to the Yunling Temple to burn incense and asked the abbot. The abbot said that when you come home, you can step over the brazier to remove the bad luck. "
Du Qi chuckled, his heart was warm.
In his previous life, his parents died early, and he was all alone. He didn't feel anything and was used to being alone. Now, in this life, he had a mother who loved and spoiled him. He was quite happy.
Du Qi lifted his robe and stepped over.
Du Ruhui followed closely behind and was about to step over the brazier when he saw the Jeong Clan member scowling at him, "Old thing, the brazier is prepared for Erlang alone. Once you step on it, it won't work anymore. Go in from the side. "
"I …"
Du Ruhui immediately felt awkward.
The Jeong Clan member glared at Du Ruhui and said, "What about me? Why aren't you coming in?"
"Madam, I …"
Du Ruhui smiled embarrassedly. He felt a pain in his heart as if there were needles pricking it.
He was only in his thirties, how did he become an old thing? Moreover, the little brat could cross the brazier to get rid of the bad luck. Why was it that when it came to him, his treatment took a turn for the worse?
Du Ruhui snorted and glanced at Du Qi.
Du Qi suddenly felt a chill in his heart. He pondered in his heart. This protective mother of his was protecting him, but she was also constantly attracting hatred. No wonder Old Du had been teaching him to use rattan since he was a child.
Du Qi ignored Du Ruhui's' threat 'and went straight into the hall with the Jeong Clan.
The family entered the hall and the guests took their seats.
The Jeong Clan then asked, "Husband, what happened? Why did His Majesty summon you and Erlang to the palace for questioning?"
Du Ruhui sighed and said, "What else can it be? It's about Yin Changqing and his son. Yin Changqing and his son found Consort Yin De and then framed Erlang. Speaking of which, it's all thanks to Erlang's quick-wittedness and Doctor Sun's help. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to avert the disaster. "
Immediately, Du Ruhui explained the details.
After hearing this, the Jeong Clan member first looked angry. She gritted her teeth and said, "This damned Yin Changqing pushed Erlang into the lake, causing Erlang to be unconscious. Now, he's framing Erlang. He really deserves to die. "
After a pause, the Jeong Clan looked happy again and said happily, "It's all thanks to Erlang's quick-wittedness. Hmm, I didn't expect that after being unconscious, Erlang would be enlightened. It's really the ancestors' blessing! Alas, my son was too honest. A person who is too honest is a big fool. He has to be more alert. Now, he's finally fine. "
Hearing this, Du Qi felt extremely awkward.
So in the Jeong Clan's eyes, he had always been a big fool.
The Jeong Clan's eyes turned and fell on Du Ruhui again. She said, "Husband, now that the ancestors have shown up, we must comfort them. Prepare more paper money and burn it in the ancestral hall for our Du family's ancestors to thank them for their blessing. "
"No!"
Du Ruhui refused without even thinking.
Now, Du Qi, this little brat, was even more cunning and rebellious. Why would he need to burn incense and paper money in front of the ancestors' memorial tablets?
What kind of scandal was this?
The Jeong Clan said coldly, "You're really not going?"
"I'm not going!"
Du Ruhui replied again.
The Jeong Clan asked again, "Old thing, are you really not going?"
There was a hint of coldness in her words, especially when the Jeong Clan stared at Du Ruhui. Du Ruhui felt a chill on his neck and a bad premonition arose in his heart. His wife was dignified and generous outside, gentle and virtuous. She could support his face and take care of the house in an orderly manner. But she was also a tigress. Once she was angry, Du Ruhui's heart trembled.
Du Ruhui didn't want to go, so he came up with a plan and quickly changed the topic, "Speaking of which, when Erlang and I left the palace, His Majesty had ordered Yin Changqing to come to the fu to present a humble apology to Erlang. I don't know when he will come, or if he will come. "
"He dares not to come?"
The Jeong Clan's attention was immediately attracted. She looked at Du Qi and said, "Erlang, that bastard Yin Changqing is not a good person. He came to ask for forgiveness. Don't be merciful and forgive him. You have to teach him a lesson. "
Du Qi was happy to help Du Ruhui. He said, "Mother, don't worry. Your son understands."
Du Ruhui said, "Although Yin Changqing came to apologize and wanted to target Yin Changqing, you have to control the scale and not act recklessly. After all, Yin Changqing has Consort Yin De behind him. "
Du Qi said, "Father, don't worry. I know what to do."
After a pause, Du Qi continued, "But the so-called scale doesn't mean much. Because our Old Chief and the Yin Family, putting aside the fact that my son and Yin Changqing are enemies, we are already enemies. After all, father is serving the King of Qin, and the Yin Clan is on the Crown Prince's side. We and the Yin Clan are mortal enemies, and there is no way to resolve the conflict. "
Du Ruhui narrowed his eyes and examined Du Qi. Because the Du Qi in front of him gave him too many surprises.
The change was too big.
If he didn't raise him, Du Ruhui would be suspicious.
In the past, whenever Du Qi encountered Du Ruhui's cane education, he would be an iron-headed person. He would directly kneel on the ground and accept the cane's whipping without moving. Now, not only did Du Qi run away, but he also refuted with a glib tongue. It was as if his entire person had changed.
It was astonishing.
Du Ruhui said with emotion, "Erlang, I don't know if your change is good or bad."
Du Qi knew that this was Du Ruhui's concern. He replied, "Father, your son fell into the water this time and understood a principle. People are bullied when they are kind, and horses are ridden when they are kind. Therefore, your son knows what to do. "
The Jeong Clan echoed, "Old thing, Erlang will naturally become better. How can he become bad? If you don't know how to speak, don't speak. In this house, no one will treat you as a mute if you don't speak. "
Du Ruhui was in a dilemma again.
He snorted and thought to himself that he wouldn't lower himself to the Jeong Clan's level.
At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard. The butler of the residence hurried in and bowed. "Master, the Yin family is here. Yin Changqing is outside the residence with a cane on his back. He's here to apologize. "
The Jeong Clan said, "Let's go and take a look."
"Wait!"
Du Ruhui said with a solemn expression.
The Jeong Clan opened his mouth to speak, but seeing Du Ruhui's serious expression, he immediately swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth. He also sat still and asked, "Husband, what do you want to say?"
Du Ruhui said, "Madam, this is Yin Changqing who is here to apologize, not Yin Rat. Since Yin Changqing is here, let Erlang come out alone. It's not appropriate for us elders to come out. After all, Yin Rat didn't come. "
The Jeong Clan frowned and said, "Husband, I'm worried that Erlang will be at a disadvantage."
Du Ruhui said, "Erlang can handle His Majesty with ease. Now, dealing with a mere Yin Changqing won't be a problem. A loving mother will spoil her son. Don't spoil him too much! "
The Jeong Clan snorted and looked at Du Qi. He said with concern, "Erlang, you must be careful."
Du Qi said, "Your son will handle it properly."
The Jeong Clan nodded and got up to go to the inner courtyard. Du Ruhui, Du Gou, and the others also left. Du Qi stayed alone in the hall. He wasn't in a hurry to go out to meet Yin Changqing.
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