Metaphysical Talisman Wife Fortune-telling Spirit: Orion eats chaff and I eat meat

Chapter 572 Xie Jingming's Relatives
Xie Jingming revealed his entire life story.

It turns out that Xie Jingming’s grandfather was a fourth-rank academician in the Hanlin Academy.

Aristocratic families have always attached great importance to the eldest son. Xie Jingming's uncle Xie Hebin was personally taught by his grandfather since he was a child and was regarded as the successor of the family.

Xie Jingming's father, Xie Hechao, was the second son. He was naughty and disliked studying since childhood, and was not taken seriously.

Xie Hechao was smart. While his elder brother was studying, he went into business and actually made a lot of money.

But his uncle Xie Hebin believed that everything in the Xie family should belong to him, including the money earned by his younger brother.

As they earned more and more money, Xie Hebin and his wife gradually showed a strong desire for control.

It happened that Xie Jingming's grandfather retired that year. In order to appease the old minister, the late emperor promoted Xie Hebin from the seventh-rank editor to the sixth-rank compiler.

Xie Hebin should have been grateful, but he was dissatisfied in his heart: he felt that his father was unwilling to say good things about him.

Perhaps he could be promoted to the next level and become a sixth-rank tutor?
Xie Hebin therefore thought of using the money in his family to smooth over relations and find a way to make further progress.

Everyone in the officialdom knows that if one does not have any achievements to speak of, it is difficult to be promoted twice in a short period of time.

Therefore, Xie Jingming's grandfather rejected his eldest son's request.

But Xie Hebin was determined to do it. His father didn't allow him, so he went to his younger brother Xie Hechao to ask for money without his father's knowledge.

Xie Hechao knew that his father did not agree, so he tactfully advised his eldest brother to ask for his father's opinion before taking the money.

Xie Hebin was extremely tough in his attitude, but he said that Xie Hechao had no right to meddle in his affairs, and he even took the initiative to push Xie Hechao.

Xie Hechao was caught off guard and hit the back of his head on the corner of the table, dying on the spot.

Xie Hebin knew that he had caused a big disaster, but he didn't dare to say anything, so he quietly ran back to his yard.

After knowing this, Xie Jingming's grandfather, considering the future of the entire family, reluctantly announced to the public that it was his second son who fell and died, but in his heart he was completely cold towards his eldest son.

When Xie Jingming's grandmother found out the truth, she died of anger soon after.

Xie Hechao's wife returned to her parents' home with her dowry, and Xie Jingming's grandfather also took the young Xie Jingming to the distant and unfamiliar Yongzhou Prefecture, leaving the huge Xie Mansion to Xie Jingming's uncle Xie Hebin...

After telling the story, Xie Jingming laughed sarcastically: "I have already inquired about it after coming to Beijing. My uncle spent all his money to become a sixth-rank tutor, but he didn't succeed."

"He is still a sixth-rank editor in the Hanlin Academy."

Chen Huaiyu was stunned for a moment, then looked deeply at Xie Jingming: "So, do you want to see your uncle?"

Xie Jingming grinned: "Of course I have to meet him. Otherwise, how can I witness my uncle's shamelessness again?"

"He came to see me not because he missed me, but because I am working for you now."

"He's not thinking about me, he's thinking about you and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"How can I make him do what he wants?"

"We must not let them use me as a cover to discredit you and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Seeing that he was awake, Chen Huaiyu did not stop him and let him handle it on his own.

Xie Hebin was very shocked when he saw his nephew, whose appearance and figure were still a little immature.

How old is this kid? How dare His Royal Highness Prince Xing entrust such a big business to him?
I heard that recently His Royal Highness Prince Xing took Xie Jingming to meet people in his various businesses, and he seemed ready to entrust all matters to Xie Jingming.

Being able to become the external steward of His Royal Highness Prince Xing, I think he is very valued, and he must be able to help me? !

Therefore, Xie Hebin smiled as soon as he came up: "Nephew, why don't you go home now that you are back in Beijing?"

Xie Jingming saluted Xie Hebin calmly: "Hello, uncle. I wonder if you want to see me for something?" "What can I want? We haven't seen each other for many years. We were not able to see your grandfather when he passed away..."

"How have you been living after your grandfather passed away? Are you living well?" Xie Hebin's expression was full of enthusiasm.

Xie Jingming said in a calm voice, "After my grandfather passed away, I begged for a living and met His Royal Highness Prince Zhong. They saved me, and His Royal Highness Prince Xing asked me to work as a waiter at Moxiangzhai so that I could have enough food."

It was just a simple sentence, said by Xie Jingming lightly, but Xie Hebin knew it must be very sad and bitter.

Xie Hebin said awkwardly: "Why don't you come back to Beijing to find me?"

Xie Jingming asked back: "How can a child of only a few years old return to Beijing alone?"

Why don't you send someone to find me and take me back?

Xie Hebin: “…”

After a moment of awkward silence, Xie Hebin abruptly changed the subject.

"We are a family after all. You left home for many years because of a misunderstanding. Now that your grandfather has passed away and you have returned to Beijing, you should live at home..."

"Your aunt has cleaned up the yard where your father and you used to live. It will be convenient for you to live there."

Xie Jingming refused again: "I am working for His Royal Highness Prince Xing now, so it is more convenient for me to live here. I will not go back."

Xie Hebin was silent for a moment and said, "Okay... It seems that His Royal Highness Prince Xing thinks highly of you."

Xie Jingming said solemnly: "Your Highness is kind and benevolent. I owe you three great favors and I cannot repay them. I will sacrifice my life for you."

Xie Hebin climbed up the pole: "Your Highness values ​​you so much and protects you. As your uncle, I should thank you in person. Is it convenient?"

Xie Jingming refused directly: "I just reported the matter to His Highness, and His Highness has allowed me to deal with it on my own."

In other words: His Highness knew he was coming, but did not want to see him.

Xie Hebin suddenly felt a little scared: everyone in the capital knew about what happened between him and Xie Jingming's father.

However, this has always been the arrangement for aristocratic families: the eldest son would serve as an official in the court, and the other sons would have their own futures.

Even if the eldest son is not as talented and capable as the other heirs, the interests of the eldest son must be protected first.

Everyone does this... Will His Royal Highness Prince Xing be disgusted with me because of this? !

After a cold sweat broke out on his back, Xie Hebin no longer dared to force an audience with His Royal Highness Prince Xing, and hurriedly said goodbye and left.

Xie Jingming sent Xie Hebin out the door along with his gift.

"Uncle is the elder, why do you have to do this? If my nephew accepts your gift, it will seem that I am immature."

Without giving Xie Hebin a chance to explain, he forced the gift into Xie Hebin's carriage.

Xie Hebin was frightened and did not bother to argue. He hurried back to the house to discuss countermeasures with his wife.

Xie Hebin didn't know that as soon as Chen Huaiyu sent Xie Jingming to meet his uncle, he sent someone to investigate the situation of Xie Jingming's uncle's family.

In just half a day, all the past of Xie Jingming's family was turned into words and placed on Chen Huaiyu's desk.

Chen Huaiyu almost laughed out of anger when he saw those lines of text!

How could a compiler in the Hanlin Academy who killed his own brother have the nerve to be so obsessed with becoming a tutor?
As the emperor's personal tutor, he could do anything?!
With such despicable character, it's a relief that he wasn't expelled from the Hanlin Academy!

Chen Huaiyu shook his head. This kind of person was not worth his effort, so he simply put Xie Hebin out of his mind.