Eastern Jin Dynasty: My powerful father

Chapter 80 Father and son’s advice (3000)

At the ferry in the south of the city, Huan Xi stepped forward and held Xie Daoyun's hand after greeting Sima Xingnan and Xie's mother Ruan Rong.

"God can tell you that I finally want you back."

Thousands of affections are all in this.

Under the gaze of everyone, although Xie Daoyun felt embarrassed, he still did not break away. He just blushed, lowered his head, and agreed softly:

"Dao Yun is also looking forward to meeting Huan Lang again."

The look of the two of them could be said to be enviable to others, but when Sima Daofu saw this scene, she felt as uncomfortable as if she had eaten a fly. What made her even more disgusted was the look Huan Ji cast on her.

To be honest, Huan Ji's appearance was not bad, but he had seen better scenery. How could someone like Sima Daofu be willing to make do with it?

After all, it is hard to disobey the father's orders. As the eldest daughter, she should contribute to the Jin family.

Just as Sima Daofu's mother persuaded her, at least she didn't have to be sent to the north to get married, which was already a blessing.

On the carriage back to the city, Sima Xingnan took his two future daughters-in-law, Xie Daoyun and Sima Daofu, with him. In order to avoid suspicion, Huan Xi naturally couldn't follow him. He simply left his brothers behind and sat with the Xie brothers. .

This is an era when the Xie family in Chen County has experienced an explosion of talents. There is no need to go into details about Xie An, Xie Shi and others of the previous generation.

Among the younger generation, there are four equally famous people: Feng (Xie Shao), Hu (Xie Lang), Jie (Xie Xuan), and Mo (Xie Yan). They are the most talented, led by Xie Shao.

The Battle of Feishui was the result of Xie An sitting in the rear, Xie Shi, Xie Xuan, Xie Yan's uncle and nephew commanding the battle on the front line, and the result of full cooperation with Zhu Xu and others who were forced to surrender in Fujian.

In the end, 8 people defeated the former Qin's 25 vanguard army.

Of course, there is no such thing as sealing Hu Jiemo during this period. Xie Shao is only seven years old now, Xie Xuan is eight years old, and Xie Yan is not even born yet.

The Xie family of Chen County was by no means only the one named Hu Jie Mo. The other children were just overshadowed by their light. If they were placed in other clans, they would also be young talents who could attract attention.

To put it bluntly, the reason why Huan Xi had to marry Xie Daoyun, even waiting for her for several years, to show enough respect for the Xie family of Chen County was not to be dazzled by love and willing to be a licking dog.

After all, in ancient times, there was no such thing as love before the marriage of political figures was in love for a long time. It was nothing more than a choice made for the interests of the clan and one's own interests.

As a time traveler, Huan Xi certainly knew that the people who could really support the imperial court were not Sima Yu and Yin Hao, but the Xie family of Chen County represented by Xie An.

Even great men praised Xie An for his two major achievements in his life, one was the battle of Feishui, and the other was holding Huan Wen down.

The reason why Huan Xi insists on marrying Xie Daoyun is not because he must take Xie An as his own, but just like Sima Yu marrying his daughter, he is trying to divide the Xie family in Chen County from within, at least not to let all of them follow Xie An to support him. Jin Dynasty.

After all, everyone has their own position. Some people hope to leave a name of loyalty, and some people must want to become relatives of the new dynasty.

Huan Xi had a great conversation with Xie Yi in the carriage. Xie Daoyun's uncles and brothers did not come over, and I don't know if it was to avoid suspicion, but they were able to meet Xie Xuan again and listened to his praise and admiration for him. Full of joy.

"Brother Bo Dao (Huan Xi), I have told my father that in a few years, I will go to Chang'an to join you and train under your tent. When the time comes, I will not accept you."

Xie Xuan greeted Huan Xi in advance.

Huan Xi smiled and agreed:
  "If A Xuan comes, I will sweep the couch to welcome him."

People at that time praised Xie Shao as the most outstanding person among the Xie family members. Huan Xi disagreed with this point.

To put it bluntly, these people of the time who had the right to speak were all nobles, and they despised warriors. However, Xie Xuan's most outstanding thing was his military ability. It was mostly because of this that his name fell after Xie Shao.

After the motorcade entered the city, it first stopped at Xie's Mansion. This was the house that Xie Yi had originally purchased. Xie's mother, Ruan Rong, knew that her daughter would come to Jiangling to marry Huan Xi sooner or later, so she did not sell it so that she could have a home when she got married in the future. A place to receive relatives.

Huan Xi got out of the car and held hands with Xie Daoyun to say goodbye. It was undeniable that he did have an ulterior motive for this marriage, but as they had known each other for a long time and cared about her for many days, his feelings for her also took root in his heart.

After saying goodbye to everyone in the Xie family and returning to Linhe's mansion, Huan Wen was already waiting at the door.

"Madam is very tired from the journey. She not only brought my in-laws back to me, but also promised a good marriage to Zhongdao (Huan Ji). With such a good wife, what more can I ask for."

Huan Wen said with a smile.

When others saw it, they really thought that Huan Wen was very satisfied with the marriage between Huan Ji and Sima Daofu, let alone Sima Xingnan, who did not have much power in the city.

She hummed proudly:

"Since you know it well, it's not in vain for my hard work. Alas, if I hadn't taken care of my husband and raised my children, and managed the family well, how could the Long Kanghuan family be where it is today."

With that said, he called Sima Daofu to his side and said with a smile:
  "Look, what a good girl. I have to have a sharp eye and quick hands. Otherwise, I might be able to take advantage of someone else."

Sima Xingnan may not treat Huan Wen as a dish, but that doesn't mean that others are not afraid of this powerful head of the Huan family.

Sima Daofu bowed respectfully to Huan Wen and showed his shame at the right time in response to Sima Xingnan's words.

Huan Ji was stunned for a moment by looking at her charming look.

Huan Wen welcomed everyone back home and asked everyone to rest. He only went to the study room with Sima Xingnan and Huan Xi's family, obviously he had something to say.

In the study, Huan Wen looked at Huan Xi, hoping that he would speak.

Although outsiders praised Sima Xingnan for finding a good match for Huan Ji, and the father and son also had plans to deal with the aftermath, Sima Xingnan had to understand for herself what trouble she had gotten into, so as not to make such mistakes again in the future. .

Huan Xi nodded understandingly towards Huan Wen. He looked at his mother, Sima Xingnan, and said seriously:
  "Mother, you have come a long way and you must not have eaten yet. I will go and ask the kitchen to prepare some food for you.

"That's right! Father still has something to say to you, so I won't disturb you." Sima Xingnan said happily:
  "My Xi'er still knows how to be considerate as a mother, so go quickly."

Huan Xi got the permission and ran away regardless of Huan Wen's surprised look.

As soon as he left, Sima Xingnan urged:

"Tell me, old slave, what's the matter? You brought me to the study in such a hurry, and you still want Xi'er to accompany you."

Huan Wen organized his words carefully:

"I have discussed with Xi'er and want to send Ji'er to Chang'an after his marriage."

Before he finished speaking, Sima Xingnan started to make a fuss:
  "Xi'er Outer Town has already broken my heart, and now you want to send away another son of mine, old slave! What are you planning on!
  "Okay! Okay! Okay! Send them all away! Send Xin'er, Yi'er, and Wei'er away too!

"It just makes me miss you so much that I become ill, the fragrance disappears and the jade dies, and no one will stop you from taking a concubine."

With that said, he stretched out his hand to pull out Huan Wen's beard and scratch Huan Wen's old face.

Huan Wen protected his beard with one hand and his face with the other, and quickly explained:
  "Why is it talking about concubinage again! I really don't have this heart! I'm wronged! It was all Xi'er's idea! It was Xi'er's idea!"

Hearing Huan Wen's complaint, Sima Xingnan stopped. She opened the door, expecting someone to call Huan Xi back, but instead, Huan Xi was listening behind the door.

"Haha, mother."

Huan Xi smiled awkwardly.

Sima Xingnan grabbed his ears and forced him into the house.

The door was closed again, Lord Jing Yi was thankful to have saved his beard, and Lord Guan Long was rubbing his ears.

The two of them are majestic in front of outsiders, but they will not show off their majesty to their wives and mothers.

Sima Xingnan asked:

"Xier, your father said this was all your idea, right or wrong?"

Huan Wen looked at Huan Xi nervously, fearing that the boy would not admit his guilt. Fortunately, Huan Xi still took the responsibility himself:

"It was the child's idea to report back to mother."

The son was not the husband, so Sima Xingnan was not eager to get angry. She said doubtfully:

"Isn't it good to let Ji'er stay in Jiangling? There is also a place for him to be useful by your father's side."

Huan Xi carefully analyzed the possible impact of this marriage with her. When he learned that brothers Huan Xi and Huan Ji might turn against each other, Sima Xingnan was shocked:

"Break off the engagement! We must break off the engagement. Our Huan family temple is small and cannot accommodate this giant Buddha."

Huan Wen sighed:
  "If we break off the engagement at this time, how will the world view us? I'm afraid that Xi'er will be the one who interfered and ruined Ji'er's marriage, and Ji'er will also be resentful for this."

Sima Xingnan was even more at a loss. She cried:

"Confused! I'm all confused!"

Seeing her crying, the Huan family father and son hurriedly comforted her. As long as they took Huan Ji to the north, the negative impact of this marriage could be minimized. Sima Xingnan finally nodded in agreement.

She wiped away her tears and said:
  "From now on, all major matters in the house will be decided by your father and son through discussion. I am a woman without foresight and I cannot cause any more trouble for you."

Huan Xi was very happy, but Huan Wen said:

"What nonsense are you talking about, madam? Didn't you also say it? Our Huan family is as prosperous as it is today. It can be said that madam has contributed a lot to her husband, raising her children, and managing the family well. How can we abandon ourselves because of this?"

"Xi'er and I both have to run for big things and have no time to take care of our family. If you don't care about us, this family will break up."

Sima Xingnan was deeply moved when she heard this. She had not heard such touching words of love from her husband for many years.

"Xi'er, go to the kitchen to prepare food for your mother."

Sima Xingnan wanted to send Huan Xi away.

When Huan Wen heard this, he was suddenly startled and thought to himself:

‘Oops, that’s too much force. ’

Huan Xi pretended not to know. After he went out, he smiled knowingly and drove away all the slaves serving in the courtyard, not allowing them to come near.

He went to the kitchen, deliberately dilly-dallying, so that the couple could spend more time together.

Thinking about it, Huan Wen would be grateful for his thoughtfulness, after all, how many emotional moments can middle-aged couples have.

It was not until two hours later that Huan Xi brought the food box from the kitchen and knocked on the door. The red-faced Sima Xingnan was full of praise for the cook's skills, but Huan Wen's legs were still trembling.

　Next chapter at 8pm.

　　
  　
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