Eastern Jin Dynasty: My powerful father

Chapter 279: The same lineage

Missing his family came to Huan Xi's heart. He had been away from home for a long time, but he never forgot that it was Luo Niang's birthday some time ago.

Aman was born on the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Luoniang was born a little later than him.

Although Huan Xi was not in Chang'an, he had someone send gifts to his brother and sister in advance.

"I don't know how Aman is doing now."

Huan Xi whispered to himself.

He has three sons and one daughter, but the one he misses most is his eldest son, Aman.

Guanzhong, Chang'an.

Although Aman, who is only five years old, has washed up, he is still yawning. It is rare to rest today. He does not have to go to the Shangshutai to listen to the teachings of his three mentors Wang Meng, Quan Yi and Xie An, but he still has to get up early and go to Jiaofang The temple greets my mother.

It is an indispensable rule to be careful in the morning and dusk.

Therefore, Xie Daoyun was quite strict with Zhou Youniang, just like he had disciplined Xie Xuan at home before getting married.

Xie Daoyun nodded and asked:
"Gentlemen, there is no class today, what are your plans?"

Naturally, all this has not escaped Xie Daoyun's eyes, but she doesn't care much about Luo Niang. It's not that she looks down on Luo Niang as a concubine, but Huan Xi has mentioned to her not to be too strict with Luo Niang.

In the Jiaofang Hall, Luo Niang was lying on the desk, her mind completely not on her homework.

But the treatment of Zhou Youniang is different. She is Aman's baby mother. When Aman grows up, he will marry Youniang as his main wife.

At their age, of course they don't understand what love is, but they can't stand adults imposing their concepts on them.

"Mother! Brother is here!"

Her husband's family married her because she was the eldest daughter of Huan Xi. Who would value her talents?

In name, it was meant to enhance the relationship between her and Aman, but this kind of political marriage did not require both parties to have an emotional foundation at all.

Hearing Luo Niang's call, Zhou Youniang had no intention of studying any more. She looked at the door with her big black eyes. Sure enough, she saw Aman laughing there, and Youniang also smiled.

If the wife is not virtuous, it will be a disaster.

Therefore, the young mother always regarded Aman as her future husband in her heart.

Aman had already graduated from Jiaofangdian Academy, but Luo Niang and Zhou Youniang, who enrolled at the same time as him, were still far behind in their studies.

Not all children are as talented as Aman.

"The child greets its mother."

Aman stepped through the door and saluted Xie Daoyun:

This is why Huan Xi had to bring Zhou Youniang into the Weiyang Palace and leave it to Xie Daoyun to train her.

Although Luo Niang does not need to call her biological mother Li Yuan her aunt, she still has to respectfully call Xie Daoyun her mother. Some rules can be ignored, while others must be followed.

Luo Niang was looking at the door boredly at this time. When she saw Aman poking his head in from the door, she immediately cheered up:

Aman smiled and said:

Xie Daoyun can turn a blind eye to Luo Niang. After all, Luo Niang will marry into her husband's family. Even if Luo Niang doesn't know how to care for her husband and raise children, it doesn't matter.

"The child is about to leave the palace."

Luo Niang listened on the sidelines, her eyes suddenly gleamed, went out to play in the palace? That would be great.

Even the young lady was ready to make a move, but she didn't dare to be presumptuous in front of Xie Daoyun.

Luo Niang stood up and hugged Xie Daoyun's arm and said:
"Mom, let me supervise my brother for you to prevent him from causing trouble outside."

Aman was almost furious when he heard this. He had never caused trouble before.

Yes, my father is not in Chang'an now, but none of those three gentlemen are economical.

Xie An was his great-uncle, and even his mother, Xie Daoyun, had to be respectful when meeting Xie An. After all, Xie Daoyun's father, Xie Yi, was a hands-off shopkeeper and left all the education of his children to Xie An.

As for Wang Meng and Quan Yi, they were both father's confidants, especially Wang Meng and Huan Xi.

Aman had no doubt that if he offended Mr. Wang, his father would punish him severely and vent his anger on him.

"Don't talk nonsense in front of mother. Whenever I cause trouble, you obviously want to follow me, but you say you want to supervise me for mother!"

Luo Niang was not afraid of him and made a face at Aman:
"A little bit."

She is Huan Xi's only daughter. Even if she is just a concubine, she is loved by all.

Even Aman likes this sister from the bottom of his heart. They were born just over half a month apart and have been together since childhood. Of course, their relationship is deep, even Xiangbaer can't compare to it.

Aman said helplessly:
"Okay! Okay! I'll let you follow me, but when you get outside the palace, you have to listen to me in everything."

Luo Niang said quickly:
"I listen to my brother the most."

With that said, the brother and sister were about to go out.

"and many more."

Xie Daoyun stopped the two of them and said calmly:
"When did I allow you to leave the palace?"

The brother and sister turned their heads and called out with grimaces:
"Mother." This look made the young mother laugh.

Aman explained:
"My father once said that when I grew up in Weiyang Palace, I didn't know the pain of fear, so I should travel around and understand the sufferings of the people.

"My child left the palace today just to visit the sufferings of the people."

This excuse also fooled his aunts. How could Xie Daoyun be fooled so easily?

"Hmph, you are so aware of the sufferings of the people, yet you dare to use your father to oppress me.

"Chang'an is the capital of the Liang Kingdom. Where are the sufferings of the people for you to see?"

In fact, what Xie Daoyun said is not correct. Even in Chang'an, not everyone can live a decent life.

Of course, Xie Daoyun was born in the Xie family of Chen County. When he became an adult, he married into the Huan family and moved into the Weiyang Palace. He had no chance to truly get in touch with the people at the bottom.

In her impression, Chang'an has been peaceful for many years, and now it is so prosperous, so naturally there is no suffering.

But fortunately, before Huan Xi left, he also talked to her about the need to balance work and rest. Even Aman could not let him live a life that was too depressed.

Therefore, Xie Daoyun just said this, and finally agreed to let Aman and Luo Niang leave the palace. When the brother and sister cheered, Xie Daoyun saw the envy in the young mother's eyes and said with a smile:
"Young lady, if you want to go, then you can go too."

Hearing this, Zhou Youniang also joined the cheering ranks.

Although Xie Daoyun did not go with him, he still arranged for Aman and the others to have many soldiers from the Forbidden Army disguised as guards to follow them.

Aman took the two girls out, and soon came back alone, whispering to Xie Daoyun:

"Mother, let me tell you something. A few days ago, my father sent a letter to Mr. Wang. I won't go into details with you. All you need to know is that my father took another concubine in the Hetao."

Xie Daoyun glanced at him strangely and asked:

"What do you mean by that?"

Aman laughed and said:
"My child thinks you might as well ask your grandmother for advice on how to control your husband."

Xie Daoyun nodded seriously and said:
"Well said. When your father comes back, I will discuss this matter with him and ask him what he thinks of your suggestion."

Aman immediately changed his face and said seriously:
"There is no need to let father know about this kind of thing, lest the family will be uneasy, mother, please leave first."

After saying that, Aman disappeared in a flash.

Xie Daoyun watched him leave and couldn't help laughing:

"As expected of him, he is a member of the Huan family. This ungrateful appearance is 60% or 70% imitated by his grandfather and father."

Of course, the root cause still lies with Huan Wen. After all, when the old slave was in his thirties, he could still use a slingshot to tease others.

In Xiangyang City, Huan Wen sneezed continuously, and Sima Xingnan looked very bad. She sarcastically said:

"Why, did you catch the cold in your outer room last night?"

Huan Wen did not dare to reply, but hesitantly said:

"Leshi was feeling unwell last night. The old slave found a medical officer for him. The medical officer checked his pulse and said yes, yes."

Sima Xingnan immediately realized the seriousness of the problem:
"Say what it is! Say it quickly!"

Huan Wen glanced at Sima Xingnan guiltily, then lowered his head and said uneasily:

"She said she was pregnant."

Sima Xingnan said in a strange manner:
"Why, you told me this because you want me to take care of her confinement after she gives birth?"

The origin of confinement can be traced back to the "Book of Rites Nei Principles" of the Western Han Dynasty, which clearly records the concept of 'inside the month'.

Huan Wen wouldn't dare to have such delusions. With Sima Xingnan's violent temper, he was thankful that he didn't kill Le Shi with a knife.

"The old slave just reports to the princess that it is up to the princess to decide whether to keep the child or not."

If it were a few years ago, Sima Xingnan would definitely force Leshi to have an abortion, but judging from the current situation, even if Leshi gave birth to a baby boy, it would not pose a threat to the status of the legitimate son.

After all, the children born to Le family were not even considered concubines. She was just a concubine, not a concubine.

Since the mother has no birthright, the child born can only be an illegitimate child.

Sima Xingnan shook his head and said:
"That's all. Forcing people to have abortions is detrimental to their morality. If the matter spreads out, the world will think that I, Sima Xingnan, is a jealous woman who cannot tolerate others."

Huan Wen was overjoyed to have gained something in his old age. Whether it was a boy or a baby girl, it would not affect his joy. Huan Wen echoed:
"The princess is a virtuous and virtuous woman who understands the general situation and takes the overall situation into consideration. The so-called jealous woman is just the jealousy of outsiders who spread rumors.

"The old slave and those people are incompatible with each other. Sooner or later, they will have to be trapped and killed."

Sima Xingnan spat:

"Stop being so glib with me. Remember, during this time, Leshi can rest assured to raise her baby. Don't even think about taking in another outside room under this guise."

Huan Wen complained in his heart. The reason why he mentioned this matter to Sima Xingnan was because he hoped that she would show her favor. Unexpectedly, Sima Xingnan refused to give him a chance to speak.

Fortunately, the Taoist temples and nunneries in Jiangling have been opened in Xiangyang, so there is no need to worry about lack of entertainment.

Huan Wen said seriously:
"What did the princess say? It's enough for me to have the princess alone. How dare I have any unreasonable thoughts?"

Sima Xingnan rolled his eyes at him. Of course she could tell the truth or lies, but even if they were an old couple, they would still feel happy hearing such love words.

(End of this chapter)