Qin Huaiyuan took Brother Han and bumped him in his arms. He smiled and asked, "Do you still remember the sentence that grandfather taught you just now?"
Brother Han thought for a moment and answered loudly, "Hang the people and punish them for their crimes. Zhou Fa and Yin Tang. Sit in the imperial court and ask for Dao. Hang the arch and level the chapter."
Qin Huaiyuan smiled and nodded. He then asked Brother Zhao in Pang Xiao's arms, "What does this sentence mean? Does Brother Zhao still remember it?"
Brother Zhao blinked his long eyelashes and shook his head with a pout. He seemed to feel embarrassed and simply buried his face in Pang Xiao's arms.
Brother Han also frowned, "Grandfather, that sentence is too long. Brother Han also can't remember it."
Qin Yining was amused, "Father, you're starting to teach them the Thousand Character Classic?"
"En. They're all very smart. "
Knowing that he was praised, Brother Han proudly shook his head.
Pang Xiao looked at him and didn't say anything that he could persuade him. At first, he thought that the children were too young and it was too early to start learning the Thousand Character Classic before they finished speaking. However, it was obvious that Qin Huaiyuan taught them well. The two children were enjoying it.
He was a rough person. His father-in-law was more experienced in this area. In the future, he was assured that his father-in-law would teach the children.
The group of people entered the inner room while talking. Old madam, Madam Zheng, and Madam Ma were sitting on the arhat bed by the window and talking. Second Old Master and his wife, Qin Han and his wife were all there. Qin Huaiyuan and Miss Ba were also sitting on the other side of the small table, talking and laughing in a low voice.
When Qin Yining saw that the whole family was there, he happily went forward and bowed to old madam and the others.
Pang Xiao put Brother Zhao down and also bowed to old madam and the two maternal aunts.
"It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back." Old madam smiled kindly, but her complexion wasn't as rosy as before.
After experiencing so much separation and reunion, old madam had long lost her competitive spirit. In addition, she had been with Madam Zheng and Madam Ma for the past few days. Her thoughts had also been influenced by them. Now that her children were gathered by her side, it was already her greatest happiness.
Qin Huaiyuan smiled and handed Brother Zhao and Brother Han to the wet nurse, asking them to take the children out to eat snacks.
Mammy Qin knew that Qin Huaiyuan had something serious to say. She retreated to the door and motioned for the servant girls to retreat with her. She also ordered them to close the door and guard outside to prevent anyone from approaching.
Qin Huaiyuan said, "Now that Zhixi and Sister Yi are back, our family can be considered complete. I have a decision, and I want to tell you now so that everyone can listen."
Second Old Master and Third Old Master looked at each other and couldn't help but think to themselves, 'It's true.'
Qin Huaiyuan had been back for half a month. Although he still looked as gentle and refined as before, as his biological brother, it could be seen that he often had a lot on his mind.
Having expected such a conversation, Second Old Master said, "Eldest Brother, if you have something to say, just say it."
Old madam also said, "Brother Meng, what did you decide?"
Qin Huaiyuan sighed and said with emotion, "I was able to survive this time because the process was really bumpy. I won't go into detail about the hardships, but everyone can imagine it. When I was walking in the desert, although there were people arranged by Sister Yi, the feeling of looking around at a loss and not being able to distinguish where I came from and where I was going was really … "
"During this period of time, I thought a lot and also saw through a lot. I worked for the imperial court for most of my life, first in Dayan, then in Da Zhou. But in the end, you all saw how I ended up.
"My old colleagues in Dayan still secretly scold me for treason. Needless to say, my colleagues in Da Zhou didn't even come to offer condolences for my 'death'. There was only one Prince Consort Ji, and it was all for the sake of Son-in-law."
Qin Huaiyuan stood up and pointed to the place under his feet.
"When the fatuous ruler and the Demon Empress were still alive, because of me, the family suffered. Sister Yi was almost caught by the Demon Empress and eaten. The whole family also faced revenge. The land under our feet was stained with the blood of our Family Qin people, and how many loyal servants of the Family Qin died in vain."
Old madam pursed her lips and tears flowed down her face. "My twin granddaughters and my filial third daughter-in-law …"
When everyone heard this, their noses turned sour. Thinking of his third wife who was killed to protect his son, Third Master choked with sobs. Qin Yu also wiped his tears with his sleeves. He hadn't remarried yet because of his deceased wife.
Everyone knew the reason for the tragedy of the Family Qin. When the male members of Duke Ding's Sun Family were executed and the female members were made into servants of officials, Old Madam Zheng understood the anger and heart-wrenching pain of having a broken family the most.
Madam Zheng took Old Madam's hand and patted it comfortingly, but she also shed tears.
Qin Huaiyuan shook his head. "I thought I had a clear conscience, but looking back now, after wasting most of my life, my family was also involved. Now, I don't want to make a name for myself. I don't want to leave my name in history. His Majesty's fear of us has never been eliminated. If we stay here, I'm afraid we will become targets in the future. "
With a firm gaze, Qin Huaiyuan bowed to Old Madam and his family. "This time, Sister Yi's subordinates saved me. In order to get rid of the pursuers, they directly took me to an oasis in the desert called Xiyue.
"Back then, Yi 'er and Zhixi established a place there. I lived there for a while and did a thorough inspection. Although it's a secluded place, the people there are still simple and honest. It's not difficult to control and develop there.
"So today, I want to tell everyone that if we stay here, we will become the hindrance of Zhixi and Sister Yi sooner or later. In the future, our lives will be in the hands of the Emperor. Second Brother, Third Brother, and I are now free from official positions and don't care about our names. Why don't we move to Xiyue and start over there? "
Qin Huaiyuan looked at Madam Zheng and Madam Ma. He bowed and said, "Mother-in-law, Old Madam, my proposal is not only aimed at the Family Qin, but also at the Wang Fu and Sun Family. Even if I don't say it in detail, everyone is aware of Zhixi's current situation. The Emperor is afraid of Zhixi, and there will be a war in the future. All of us will be involved.
"This time, I am already a dead person outside, and the spearhead will turn to you. Instead of staying here and being frightened, why don't we go to Xiyue together? This time, I went to Xiyue with cloth, gold, silver, and grain seeds. Moreover, Sister Yi's subordinates have a way to distinguish the direction in the desert. Seeing that I went in and came out, it's not like we can't come out even if we go.
"At that time, we will stay away from trouble and manage that oasis well. Not only can we protect the safety of our family, but we can also stay away from disputes and quietly recuperate. We won't be a burden to Zhixi and Sister Yi, and we won't have to worry about being taken hostage."
Qin Huaiyuan's words were very straightforward, and all the women and children present understood.
Although his words were crude, the truth was comprehended by him during this period of time.
"For our three families to reproduce, leaving this place of trouble is the most appropriate way. Xiyue is deep in the desert, and the desert is the best barrier. We can start over there. Second Brother, Third Brother, what do you think? What about Mother-in-law? "
The room fell into a dead silence.
Everyone frowned and pondered.
After a long time, Second Master said in a hoarse voice, "I think what Eldest Brother said is reasonable. I agree."
Third Master also let out a long sigh and nodded.
He was different from Second Master. Second Master didn't work as an official and was idle at home. He only taught the family's children to read. However, Third Master controlled the Family's economic lifeline. He had a large business to do. Compared to Second Master, Third Master had more to give up when he nodded.
Qin Huaiyuan secretly nodded and then explained, "Third Brother, you don't have to worry. Even if our family moves, it doesn't mean we won't come out. Your business can be looked after by reliable people. After a period of time, you can check the accounts and make specific arrangements. You don't have to completely give up."
Third Master nodded, "This way, it will be more reliable. I also agree. "
The three masters all nodded, and the children naturally couldn't disobey. Old madam didn't care where she went. As long as the family could live together safely, it was good. Naturally, they also agreed.
Madam Zheng thought for a while and said, "Our Sun Family already has some foundation in the south. However, this isn't difficult. I can temporarily hand over those connections to Sister Yi. When things are peaceful in the future, we can deal with them carefully. "
Qin Huaiyuan respectfully said, "Mother-in-law is right. All of us can leave, but Sister Yi and I can't. "
Everyone's eyes gathered on the two of them.
Pang Xiao smiled, "Father-in-law, you don't have to worry. If everyone I care about can go to a safe place, then I can do things freely. However, Sister Yi … "Pang Xiao looked at Qin Yining with slight hesitation," Sister Yi, why don't you follow the family to Xiyue? "
Qin Yining was deep in thought with his eyes lowered. When he heard this, he suddenly raised his head, "Why? If I leave, will I let you fight alone? Just now, I was thinking that when we left the capital, Young Master Mu just happened to leave a lot of bandit corpses for the imperial court. The whole family suddenly disappeared, so we can push the blame to the bandits. Your Majesty is far away in the capital and can't see the scene with his own eyes. This statement is 80% credible.
"But I can't leave. If I leave, it is very likely to attract Your Majesty's attention. Even if Your Majesty doesn't notice, don't forget that you still have a 'troublemaker' locked up there."
Pang Xiao looked solemn. He had to admit that Qin Yining's concerns were well-founded.
The Tian Jizi's target was him and his wife. If Qin Yining stayed, the Tian Jizi wouldn't care where the Qin Family and the Pang Family went. However, if Qin Yining also left, the Tian Jizi might pay attention to the desert.
The desert in the no man's land could stop Li Qitian's troops, but it couldn't stop the Tian Jizi.
Just as Pang Xiao couldn't leave, Qin Yining couldn't leave either.
Pang Xiao sighed softly and nodded helplessly.
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