Everyone in the room hurriedly got up and went out to greet him.
Luo Peishan had always respected his wife. After returning from the yamen, he didn't go straight to the study as usual. Instead, he took his eldest son back to the main courtyard. After sending his eldest son away, the husband and wife talked. After all, they were an old married couple. Naturally, they wouldn't be as clingy as young people. They roughly understood each other's situation for the past three years and then went about their own business.
Luo Shangshu first admonished his sons as usual, especially his fourth son who served his mother in Qi 'an fu. Originally, without his father watching over him, the carefree and happy Fourth Master Luo Rongwei became like a quail. Not only did he have to reflect on himself three times a day, he also asked his sons to be aware of the day's big and small matters. He didn't ask them to be impartial, but to know the stakes.
After admonishing his sons, it was time to teach his grandsons. Only the eldest three, from the age of sixteen, would be by his side whenever he had time. Not to mention the eldest legitimate son of the eldest branch, Luo Jingde, Jingwan's elder brother from the second branch, Luo Jingbo, and the eldest concubine-born son of the third branch, Luo Jingming. Some of Luo Peishan's motives were clear as day.
After entering the room, everyone sat down. Jingwan then knelt in front of Luo Peishan and kowtowed three times without hesitation.
Luo Peishan took a sip of tea and said faintly, "You may rise."
Jingwan didn't feel her grandfather's coldness at all.
This person had strong ambitions, but he didn't do anything to climb up. He had principles and a bottom line. He had strict requirements for his children and grandchildren. For example, Luo Rongyan who had no interest in officialdom, he didn't force him and let him be a small official in the Ministry of Revenue. If one day Luo Rongyan suddenly wanted to pursue fame and fortune, he probably wouldn't hesitate to support him.
As for the marriage of the younger generation, it couldn't be better if it could be friendship and benefit. If it couldn't be, he wouldn't push the younger generation into a pit of fire for the sake of benefits unless he brought the family to a dead end. Jingwan might not be able to get close to such a person, but she also wouldn't have bad feelings.
Over the past ten years, her understanding of this world had deepened day by day. She was quite lucky to be born into the Luo family.
Luo Peishan was in a high position and had his own power and influence. Even though he was born in a scholarly family and was tainted with a deep scholarly aura, which made his power and influence not oppressive, because he was strict with his children, all of them were in awe of him and rarely got close to him. As for the grandchildren, they were seriously influenced by their father, which made the "distant relatives" a joke. Luo Peishan might have some regrets, but he didn't care.
However, Jingwan didn't know that in Luo Peishan's eyes, she didn't have a sense of existence. It wasn't only because of Madame Luo's care, but also because Luo Peishan found that Jingwan was different from the rest in the few interactions he had with her. She respected him and was fearless. Others might not be able to feel it, but he felt it very clearly and deeply. Moreover, from the occasional words of his wife, he knew that this granddaughter of his was kind, but also had a clear distinction between love and hate. Sometimes, she was soft-hearted. It would be better to say that she "cherished life" and cherished everyone's life. Even if it was a servant who had made a mistake, she wouldn't easily kill him. In addition, she had principles and a bottom line. When it was time to be decisive, she would never be sloppy. She was originally talented, but she didn't show her edge.
Sometimes, it was hard to say that she was not a man. It could be seen that the grandfather and granddaughter's evaluation of each other was very similar. It just happened to fulfill a sentence that Madame Luo once said: Among the grandchildren, in fact, the third daughter was the most similar to the master. This similarity was not in appearance, but in temperament. The reason why Madame Luo doted on Jingwan so much was not without the factor of loving the house and its crow.
"The third daughter has done very well these past few years."
Jingwan was a little surprised by Luo Peishan's praise. She chuckled and said: "I don't deserve grandfather's praise. It's what a granddaughter should do."
Luo Peishan nodded slightly. "I remember that you like flowers and plants. A few days ago, I got a pot of Mo Lan. I asked someone to move it to your courtyard."
This time, the surprise almost appeared on his face. However, Jingwan was also happy to get a good thing. "Thank you grandfather for the reward."
If Madame Luo's doting on Jingwan only made some people feel indignant and some people deeply jealous, then Luo Peishan's action made even the children and grandchildren he valued and carefully cultivated have ripples in their hearts. They couldn't help but guess whether there was a deep meaning behind the head of the family, Luo Shangshu.
Perhaps some people thought that it was for the sake of Luo Peishan's old wife's face that he expressed his gratitude to this granddaughter. However, those who really understood Luo Peishan knew that it was not only that. If it was only for the sake of his old wife, he could give other things. There were many things that girls could use and like. No matter what it was, as long as he said a word, there would naturally be someone to do it properly.
Luo Peishan was actually a "love-struck fool". Because he always restrained himself and didn't want this "weakness" to be used by others, very few people knew about this hobby of his. That pot of Mo Lan was not obtained casually. It cost him three precious calligraphy and paintings. He also owed the eldest son a favor. With the help of an old friend, he exchanged it from someone else. If he didn't really like it, he would never do such a big thing. Previously in the study, they saw him carefully tending to it. That appearance of his was really extremely fond of it.
Now, he just casually gave it to a granddaughter? These children and grandchildren didn't even dare to have the slightest bit of desire.
Luo Peishan admired Jingwan's calmness. Even if she didn't know about it, looking at the other people's reactions, he was really a little disappointed. "En. Let's set the table. "
Because everyone had their own thoughts, there were only a few people who were able to calmly enjoy this reunion banquet.
After the meal, Luo Peishan didn't ask them to stay.
On the road, they could still restrain themselves. However, when they arrived at their own territory, "Why is she Luo Jingwan? Why? What's so good about her that everyone likes her?" A series of smashing sounds and all kinds of vicious curses were heard. Not to mention the torn handkerchief.
Perhaps it was because their mouths were covered. Soft voices of dissuasion sounded from the people around them. After all, if this matter was spread to Luo Shangshu's ears, wouldn't they be unable to bear the consequences?
Luo Rongyan left Jingwan and Luo Jingbo at Falling Plum House and sent the other three concubine-born children away.
Luo Rongyan, who had always been calm and collected, frowned. Luo Jingbo also had a dignified expression. Although Madam Zhang didn't understand what was going on, she knew that something was wrong. She looked at her husband and son with some apprehension.
Luo Rongyan first comforted Madam Zhang and let her rest first. It wasn't that he didn't want to tell her. Even if he told her, it would only make one more person worry. When he came out, he saw Jingwan holding a teacup and looking indifferent.
"Wanwan …" She was already on the verge of burning with anxiety. Her daughter's behavior was really infuriating.
"What's wrong?" Jingwan looked at Luo Rongyan with some doubts.
Luo Rongyan sent all the servants away. "The pot of Mo Lan that your grandfather gave you …"
"Is there a problem with the flower?" It shouldn't be, right?
"It's not a problem with the flower …" Luo Rongyan didn't know what to say. That was why he hated those things in the officialdom the most.
"Father, let me say it." Luo Jingbo saw that his father was in a difficult position and explained to Jingwan about his grandfather's love for flowers.
Jingwan was silent for a moment. "So, you think that grandfather is using this method to appease or compensate me? Because he wants to use me in exchange for benefits? The biggest role of a girl raised in a boudoir is nothing more than a marriage alliance. Grandfather is thinking highly of her for me? "
Luo Jingbo looked at his younger sister, admiring her intelligence. She was able to understand everything with just a hint. However, when he saw that she didn't even frown when she talked about her marriage, he felt that it was both familiar and unfamiliar. "Little Sis, things aren't that simple."
"En, an ordinary marriage alliance is a good thing for the two surnames. Naturally, grandfather won't feel guilty. The princes would come of age one by one, and they would be conferred the title of King. They could also start to dream about that position. The worst result would be that I would be given to one of those people. The eldest sister of the Luo family is married. The second sister is already engaged. Moreover, she is born of a concubine and her status is not enough. The fourth sister is younger than me by a day and her status is also a bit lower. After thinking about it, I am the most suitable. However, because of father's official position, my status is also reduced. At most, I can only be a concubine. "Jingwan said unhurriedly.
Luo Rongyan didn't know about officialdom, but he hated it and didn't want to know. A few years ago, he knew that his daughter wasn't as simple as she appeared to be. It was true that she didn't say anything, but once she did, he was shocked. He didn't know whether to reprimand her for not being reserved or feel sorry for her for seeing things so clearly. "Wan Wan …"
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