After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 612: Hai Changan's Future
Ma sighed.

She couldn't help but feel sorry for her adopted son Hai Chang'an, but when she thought of what the Chang family had done, she couldn't complain about those Chang'an families who suppressed the future of Hai Chang'an and his father Chang Gengxing. Although Hai Chang'an and Chang Gengxing were only a branch of the Chang family, they never benefited from the Chang family when it was prosperous, but they were pushed out as scapegoats when the Chang family fell into decline, but they were still part of the Chang family and had a blood relationship with Concubine Chang Gui. It was only natural that the families of the maids of Queen Mother Zhou who were killed were angry with them. Hai Chang'an and Chang Gengxing were innocent, and those who hated them and suppressed them were also miserable. But who told Concubine Chang Gui to die too early and too easily, and Prince Ji and the Chang family were far away in the capital, so the victims were out of reach?
Ma could only be thankful that the Duke of Zhenguo was a reasonable man who knew that every wrong had its perpetrator and that Chang Gengxing and his son were able to survive in Chang'an. Hai Chang'an was now able to marry and have children. Although his future was not bright, he was able to get a job as an archery instructor in the Wei School, which was considered stable and respectable. This child was not a very ambitious person to begin with. He should be satisfied if he could live a stable life, right?

But Haitang raised a small objection: "Second uncle is good-looking, has an extraordinary family background, and has studied martial arts since childhood. How is he worse than others? If it weren't for the burden of his family, he should have a better future. Is he really willing to be a teacher in the Wei School for the rest of his life? Besides, this position may not last long. Now that the Duke of Zhenguo has spoken, he can smoothly take up the job. What if the head of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion is changed in the future? Even if the young generals of the Zhou family have no intention of arguing with him, there is no guarantee that there will be people under him who hold a grudge against the Chang family. Second uncle is indeed highly capable and is not afraid of anyone's threats, but he still has a wife and children! Xiao Shitou is still young and in poor health... Besides, what will happen to Xiao Shitou when he grows up? Who can give him a future in Chang'an?"

Ma's face turned pale: "This..." Although Hai Chang'an's family now lives a relatively stable life in Chang'an, if Hai Chang'an can only be a teacher in Weixue for his whole life, and his son can't even get a proper military position, what will happen in the future? Although the family is not short of money, they are all descendants of aristocratic families. They can't be white-collared all their lives and become commoners, right?
That's too pitiful!

Ma swallowed her saliva and whispered, "If the families that the Chang family offended continue to hold a grudge against them, your second uncle may never be promoted in his lifetime. Little Shitou is not very talented in studying, and he cannot join the army if he practices martial arts. Can he become a businessman?"

"If they are businessmen, it would be fine if they can make money and be respected." Haitang reminded her, "But who can guarantee that Second Uncle or Little Stone will be able to do business smoothly and that no one will trip them up?"

Can the Duke of Zhenguo think of everything? Don't dream! The Zhou and Chang families are enemies. The death of Queen Mother Zhou's biological son is closely related to Concubine Chang Gui. It is rare for the Duke of Zhenguo to be magnanimous and not vent his anger on the Chang family's side branches. He is in charge of the Northwest Frontier Army and has a lot of things to do every day. Can he waste his energy on the children of the enemy's side branches? Even if he wants to, the Hai family can't do this!

Ma gritted her teeth and said, "Your uncle is not suitable to stay in Chang'an. When the master retires and returns to his hometown in a few years, he must be taken away. Although Zhili is closer to the capital, it is easier for the Chang family to come to the door, at least it is not like Chang'an where there are enemies everywhere!"

Haitang felt relieved. It seemed that her grandmother had finally changed her mind and was no longer obsessed with persuading her husband to stay in Chang'an for retirement. Instead, she was willing to go to her hometown in Yongping Prefecture, Zhili to live out her days.

But... my grandmother was willing to give up her original plan to live in her hometown in her old age for the sake of my second uncle and his son's future. She truly has a kind heart.

Haitang had previously tried to express to her grandmother that she did not want to stay in Chang'an for long, but her grandmother ignored her! Now, when Ma heard that Chang'an was not good for Haitang's future, she changed her mind without hesitation. This quick move made Haitang feel complicated.

Forget it, as long as she can achieve her goal, why should she bother about who Ma changed her mind for?
Haitang only whispered: "Although the Chang family was once glorious, it is no longer as prosperous as before. Previously, because the Ji Wang Mansion had a prince who was heir and had the hope of returning to the royal family as the crown prince, others praised his family, and even his mother's family, the Chang family, also benefited from it. But now, isn't it hopeless for the Ji Wang prince to be the crown prince? Who else recognizes who the Chang family is? They are the enemies of the empress dowager and the emperor, who will still praise the Chang family? Maybe his family can still say a few words in the capital, but in Yongping Prefecture, which is hundreds of miles away from the capital... who takes them seriously?"

Ma was convinced: "Yes. The Chang family was once glorious, but that was more than 30 years ago! When the emperor ascended the throne, if Concubine Chang Gui had not died so decisively, hundreds of people in the Chang family would not have survived! Even though they still have some respectability in the capital now, who will take them seriously when the new emperor takes the throne? Prince Ji is the one who is competing with the new emperor for the throne, and Prince Ji is not even the prince's biological father. He dared to get involved in the fight for the throne. He is really asking for trouble. When the new emperor disposes of Prince Ji's Mansion, the Chang family will be like a grasshopper in autumn, not worth mentioning!"

Ma's worries were half gone, but then she had a new worry: "But Chang'an is a descendant of the Chang family after all. If the Chang family falls, it won't implicate him and Xiao Shitou, right?" Haitang said: "That depends on our family's connections. We know a few powerful people. If they guarantee us, and my second uncle has changed his name since he was a child and has no contact with the Chang family, he shouldn't be guilty of the same crime as the Chang family."

Ma frowned and said, "Although we know a few nobles, we can't say that we know them very well. Even if we beg them, we can't guarantee that they will be willing to help. I have to discuss this matter with the master later. I can't let your second uncle suffer a loss..."

When Hai Xiya returned home in the evening, Ma indeed discussed the matter with him.

Hai Xiya had never considered Hai Changan's future, but his wife's worry was reasonable. His adopted son was talented, and it was a waste for him to be a small teacher at the Wei School. Although Hai Changan usually didn't say anything, as if he was very satisfied with the life of a wife and children, he knew in his heart that his adopted son also had his own ambitions. It was only out of consideration for his adoptive parents that he lived such a low-key and honest life, fearing that he would cause trouble to the Hai family.

The adopted son is so well-behaved, and as his adoptive father, you should think more about him and not let him suffer for the rest of his life.

Hai Xiya thought for a moment and whispered, "We can't rush this matter. It's not convenient to find a job for Chang'an in Chang'an. Let's wait until we return to our hometown in Zhili. As long as Chang'an has real ability, he will be able to soar to the sky once he has the opportunity in the future. Before that, let's keep a low profile for the time being!"

Ma asked worriedly, "Does the master have any ideas in his mind? Tell me, I can also find a way to help him build some connections. I have been getting along well with Mammy Ma recently. Although she resents Concubine Chang Gui, if the Empress Dowager herself does not resent the branch of the Chang family that has never done anything bad..."

Hai Xiya interrupted his wife and said, "Don't do unnecessary things. It's not easy for you to get along well with the confidants of the Queen Mother. Don't annoy them. Chang'an's future does not depend on this. The Duke of Zhenguo can send a message to let Chang'an go to Weixue to teach, which is enough to prove the magnanimity of the Queen Mother. As for Chang'an's future, it's better to rely on Baoshun. As long as Baoshun has a promising future, what's so difficult about him arranging a better future for his uncle?"

Ma couldn't help but be stunned.

Haijiao is still young and currently studying at a medical school. How is he going to arrange a future for his second uncle? !

(End of this chapter)