Jiapingguan Chronicle

"Xiao Man, don't rush to conclusions. This is not the final result, it is just the beginning. What happens next will definitely make you and everyone stunned."

"It's just the beginning?" Shen Zhonghe looked at Liang Jieque in confusion, "Do you mean that my grandfather will do more outrageous things? My father and second uncle are all his Son, although I know that a bowl of water cannot be balanced, it can't be so obvious, right? My father is also the most pure and filial, and he always does what my grandfather says, right? Isn't such a son satisfied? ?”

"This is not a question of satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Your grandfather was not dissatisfied with your father for a long time, he just didn't care about it that much." Liang Jieque thought for a while, looked at Shen Zhonghe and said, "Your grandfather always remembers your grandmother. I was afraid of disappointing your grandmother's wishes before she died, so I was so partial."

"My grandmother's instructions?"

"Your grandmother felt very sorry for your second uncle. Those were really her eyes, so before she died, she forced your grandfather to swear that she would treat your second uncle well, otherwise she would definitely come to torment him. Your grandfather will spend the rest of his life The person you respect and love the most is your grandmother. If you agree to your grandmother’s affairs, there will definitely be nothing wrong.”

"It sounds reasonable, but why did it become more and more excessive later on?"

"We don't know either." Liang Jieque sighed, "Actually, my initial thoughts were all good. After all, your second uncle is young and can't take care of himself yet. He must be taken care of. But how could your grandfather do that?" We have no idea how he has gone further and further down the road of partiality. But his neglect of your father is something that even my grandfather and father could not bear to stand. Even after trying to persuade him many times, he could not stand it. Why do you care? I have always said that the eldest brother is not young anymore and should let his younger brother know right from wrong." She sighed again, "I said this in front of your father. After saying it, it seems that I asked your father if he agreed."

"Isn't this... forcing my father to express his position?"

"Yes, your father can only say that he doesn't mind, but does he really not mind? Anyone with a discerning eye can see that, right?" Liang Jieque shook his head helplessly, "When my grandfather and father couldn't stand it sometimes, So I brought your father to your home to enlighten you and try to ease the relationship between father and son. But it is difficult for an upright official to handle household affairs, and your grandfather himself doesn’t care about it, so what’s the use of other people’s efforts?”

"Yes!" Shen Zhonghe nodded, "My grandfather doesn't care about himself, so what can others do? Besides, the one who betrayed him in the end was his favorite, and I'm afraid it would be even harder to accept being slapped in the face. This is why he later What’s the reason for your poor health? It’s hard to explain.”

"Xiaoman!" Liang Jieque glanced at him, "Don't talk about your elders in this tone. Although he has sorry for your father, he has not sorry for you."

"Yes, I understand."

"Your grandfather does have a grudge. He is not even willing to send your second uncle's memorial tablet to the ancestral hall. He just doesn't want to admit that he single-handedly held the eldest child like this." Liang Jieque waved his hand, "Let's talk about your father. Well, while your grandfather was guarding your second uncle day and night, Fanbang's caravan had already docked. Your father's side was carried off the merchant ship by the crew of the caravan, and then handed over directly to my father. Helpers were found. My grandfather and father had already brought people there two days in advance. They were afraid of missing the time and not being able to pick up people. As soon as they saw your father, they directly asked people to take him to the best hospital in the town. Pavilion.”

"With my second uncle?"

"No." Liang Jieque shook his head gently, "Your grandfather specially invited the doctor to stay at home, not in the hospital."

"Grandpa is really..." Shen Zhonghe shook his head gently, "Although I don't want to comment, his biased thoughts are outrageous. It is very difficult for my father to forgive him and stand with him."

"That's right." Liang Jieque smiled, "Because I'm not in the hospital, I don't know how serious your father's condition is, let alone the entire fleet, I mean the fishing boat led by your father. The damage to the fleet was so tragic. Almost everyone was injured, and no one was a good person, but your father was the most seriously injured."

"My father was the most seriously injured? Why?" Shen Zhonghe was puzzled. "It shouldn't have been the first time he went to sea alone at that time, and there was no one to protect him? It shouldn't be. My grandfather brought him a helper."

"It's not that no one helped him, but he was so fierce that no one else had time to help him."

"She was not very young at that time, so she just rushed forward like that?"

"Yes." Liang Jieque nodded, "My grandfather found out that it was because when the pirates attacked, your father rushed to the front and couldn't hold him back, so he fought fiercely with the pirates. He completely ignored himself. At the worst time, he was besieged by several islands. If someone hadn't rescued him later, he would have been hacked to death."

"Is my father so hardworking?" Shen Zhonghe smiled helplessly, "I haven't seen him practice martial arts, so he just rushes forward like this?"

"He didn't practice martial arts, he just relied on brute strength. Even though he was very young at that time, he was not thin at all and was very strong. During that fight, he killed seven people by himself. Eight thieves." Liang Jieque sighed softly and said, "Later, my father asked your father why he rushed forward so much. He said he didn't want the fish and seafood that everyone had worked so hard to catch to be stolen by thieves. Please leave, I don’t want to suffer such heavy losses when I go out alone for the first time, and I don’t want my father to be disappointed in me.”

"What he wanted in the end was that he didn't want his father to be disappointed with him, but his father had no time to pay attention to him." People admire it.”

"My father just has a bad temper, but his heart is not bad. He still knows the difference between right and wrong very clearly."

"Yes!" Liang Jieque nodded, "Your father is an upright person. He doesn't hide any thoughts and can see through them at a glance. Especially in the face of major issues, he will never give in."

"That's right, he doesn't really understand what detours mean, and he doesn't bother to understand them." Shen Zhonghe sighed softly and said, "Because of this, many people don't like him, or are a little afraid of him. I asked my classmates why they hide away every time they see my father. What do you think it is?" "Why?"

"Because he is tall, has a fierce face, can't smile, and has quite a temper. People in the town, including male and female teachers, think he is difficult to get along with. If it is not absolutely necessary, don't talk to him. Contact. If there must be any contact, then speed up, finish talking in a short time, and leave immediately."

"Yes, the eldest brother looks a bit fierce, but if you stay with him for a long time, you will know that he is actually a good and soft-hearted person."

"But people are not willing to spend so much time getting to know someone, even if that person is a neighbor in the town." Shen Zhonghe sighed and said, "Unlike my father, Er Uncle is a very popular person."

"Yes, his image is destined to be liked by many people."

"Yes, compared to my father, my second uncle looks like a humble gentleman. He will put on a smile for everyone, and his calm and unhurried character is more likely to be liked by others. The most important thing is, He is very patient with everything. He worked as a teacher in a private school for a while, and his students all told me that if they have any questions, just ask him, and there is nothing he can't answer."

"Yeah!" Liang Jieque nodded, "No matter how old he is, he treats everyone equally. As long as he is asked, he will definitely give a perfect answer. If he can't answer, he will read the book. In the end, he will give the person a perfect answer. She has to give people a perfect answer." She chuckled, "Everyone likes her very much because of this, and there's nothing we can do about it."

"Yes, you can climb a tree to the house with a child and make yourself miserable, but still look like a gentleman." At this point, Shen Zhonghe was stunned for a moment and looked at Liang Jieque, "These...I I have a not-so-good idea, could it be that my second uncle did it on purpose?"

"Deliberately? Do you think he is deliberately trying to compete with your elder brother?"

"Yes!" Shen Zhonghe nodded, "You see, one is rude and the other is elegant, everyone knows who is more lovable and who should be closer to them, right?"

"There is no need for your second uncle. After all, his conditions are better than your father's. Although they are born from the same mother, your second uncle is very much like your grandmother, and your father misses your grandfather more. As for the comparison between the two people , It must have been unintentional, he achieved the unexpected effect." Liang Jieque waved his hand gently, and seeing Shen Zhonghe still looking confused, he explained, "Your second uncle is born with a natural talent. He has a good skin and looks very suave. In addition, he studies a lot and practices martial arts every day. He looks gentler than your father, which makes you very happy to look at him. .”

"Yes." Shen Zhonghe nodded, "He is indeed very easy for people to get close to, and people really like him."

"Well, isn't that what you just said? He is cheerful every day, can strike up a conversation with anyone, and can hang out with everyone. Naturally, it is easy for people to like him. These are all things he What he radiates unconsciously is not very deliberate. But look at your father, not to mention going out on the street, even at home, he has a straight face and a fierce look. He looks at everyone as an enemy. It's like rushing over and cutting him with a knife. Do you dare to contact such a person? That is your mother, who knows your father very well, that's why she married him, and that's why you were born. If you don't know something about it, newlyweds I’m afraid you’ll be frightened that night, right?”

"This..." Shen Zhonghe nodded, "I have to admit this. My father's face is a bit scary. But I heard that he was quite good-looking when he was a child. Why..."

"Wandering on the sea, being exposed to wind and sun all year round, this will naturally happen. Not all people are like your second uncle, born with beauty, no matter how hard you put it, it will be fine. It is normal for your father to change, your second uncle That kind of thing is a monster." Liang Jieque chuckled, "Your second uncle doesn't need to be deliberate. There is no need to be deliberate. If he does this, he will be insulting himself. Do you understand?"

"Although I don't understand it very well, Aunt Liang, you convinced me." Shen Zhonghe thought for a moment, "But..."

"anymore question?"

"But he shouldn't be unaware of the gossip in the town. Even if he can't compare it to my father, he still lets those words go unchecked, right?"

"That's right." Xue Ruitian nodded, agreeing with Shen Zhonghe, "He must have heard all those rumors, and there may even be people who have made such unwise jokes in front of him, but he didn't stop him. It's hard to say that he didn't have the intention of adding fuel to the flames." He looked at Liang Jieque, "You like him, love him deeply, and you will become a family. You will definitely not care at that time, and you will definitely ignore it, right?"

"Hmm..." Liang Jieque nodded, "That's true. We heard some of it, but we really didn't take it to heart. After all, what we said were all facts, and they weren't just based on rumors, so we didn't take it seriously at all."

"Of course you won't take it seriously, but..." Xue Ruitian sneered, looked at Shen Zhonghe, and said, "The other party being discussed is indeed very troubled. Have you asked Uncle Shen if he cares? Don't you take it to heart?" Seeing Liang Jieque's confused face, he raised his eyebrows slightly, "Uncle Shen must be troubled, but Second Master Shen might be more happy to see uncle Shen troubled, right?"

"I think so too." Shen Zhonghe sneered, "Speaking of which, I thought this style was very familiar just now, but now I want to understand, isn't this the same method used by those censors? Those censors don't dare to do anything. He is good at playing with people's hearts. Either he participated in this today or he participated in that tomorrow. When he saw others jumping up and down, they felt very comfortable. Thinking about it now, this seems to be very similar to my second uncle. Although he is not an official, he is still a royal official. The historians have learned and mastered all these messy things, haven’t they?”

"Indeed, they are basically the same." Xue Ruitian sneered, "I have to say that this second master of the Shen family is really good at it. Fortunately, he has no intention of becoming an official. Otherwise, there will be another official in this officialdom. A guy who is good at stirring up trouble."

"Yeah!" Jin Miaomiao nodded, "I also think this is a blessing in misfortune. If Mr. Shen becomes an official, I don't know who the unlucky person is."