boyutpedia Chapter 213: I will rely on the second room from now on
Chapter 213: I will rely on the second room from now on
Although there were two tables for the family dinner at the Marquis' Mansion this time, they were placed next to each other and there was no screen separating them. After all, they were all family and there was no need to be too particular about the gender of the table.
Both Old Kang and Young Kang glanced at Hua Jiaoniang and curled their lips in disdain. Especially Old Kang, she was very unhappy that her eldest son brought Hua Jiaoniang with him and sat at the same table with the other women.
What a lowly and dirty status she is, how could she be worthy of sitting with the masters of the marquis' mansion?
Even if he just passed by them, he would feel disgusted by the cheap smell that polluted the air around them. But he, his eldest son, insisted on spoiling them, and now they are becoming more and more unruly!
The old marquis looked up at the people sitting there, feeling quite emotional.
It’s a pity that my eldest grandson couldn’t come, but fortunately my second grandson looked like a good and capable child.
"Yue Qi, are you living well in the academy?" the old marquis asked gently and lovingly.
He felt that his grandson Su Yueqi had more talent for studying than his second son. After all, the child was smart when he was young. He could recite the Three Character Classic when he was less than three years old.
Unlike his father, Su Zhicai, who could still recite the Three Character Classic haltingly when he was five years old.
The gap in innate ability was too huge, not to mention that Su Zhicai had taken the exam several times but failed.
Now I no longer have any hope for my second son. If he can pass the exam, it will be a surprise. If he fails, it will also be reasonable.
He is now counting on Su Yueqi. Who knows, this kid might be talented and win three prizes in his first try!
Su Yueqi had no idea that the old marquis had such high hopes for him. When he heard his grandfather asking about him, he quickly stood up and answered with a folded hand:
"Thank you for your concern, Grandfather. Everything is going well for me in the academy, and the teachers think highly of me. After the test, Master Zhang said that if I were to take the exam, I would definitely be the top scholar."
Su Yueqi said very confidently.
"Good! Good! Yue Qi is indeed a smart kid. He will definitely win the first place in the imperial examination."
After hearing what Su Yueqi said, the old marquis smiled from ear to ear and was very satisfied.
Su Zhiyi looked at Su Yueqi with envy. If Su Yuejie's hands and feet were not broken, he could also participate in the imperial examination, but the top scorer in the imperial examination...
Only that stupid woman Liu would believe the words of the top scorer in high school. He knew exactly what Su Yuejie was capable of.
Let alone becoming the top scholar, it would be a miracle if he could pass the imperial examination and become a Jinshi.
Su Zhiru from the third room looked calm. It was not so easy to pass the imperial examination and become the top scholar. If Su Yueqi really had that ability, it would be a good thing.
The female members naturally also heard what Su Yueqi said.
Old Mrs. Kang was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She looked at Su Yueqi with extremely loving eyes, as if she was looking at a big treasure.
"Madam, I've always said that Yue Qi is a good and capable child. Now even the teacher says so. I think it won't be long before he becomes the top scholar in our mansion."
Xiao Kang also laughed very happily, as if he had completely forgotten that Campbell had died not long ago.
At this moment, he was still immersed in the joy of his son's success in winning the top spot in the imperial examination, and his eight teeth were revealed in his smile.
Su Lihan couldn't help but feel proud. If her brother won the top prize, she would become the top scholar's sister, and the King of Qi would look up to her then.
Moreover, compared with Su Yunrou, she is even better. Su Yunrou's brother has become a waste. What else can she be proud of?
"Haha, that's right. When I went to the White Horse Temple before, I asked a master to tell Yue Qi's fortune. The master said that he was destined to make it big, which means he would become the top scholar in the imperial examination!" Old Kang said seriously.
Her voice was very loud, so the old marquis and others could hear it clearly.
Although the old marquis didn't really believe in ghosts and gods, what he said was good and it sounded very auspicious.
"Yue Qi, you heard what your grandmother said, right? Now our mansion's hopes are all on you."
"I heard you. I will not let my grandparents down. I will not learn from my elder brother who indulges in pleasure and neglects his studies. I will study hard and become the top scorer in the imperial examination to satisfy my grandparents, as well as my father and mother." Su Yueqi said confidently.
He didn't expect that his casual boasting would be believed by his grandparents. Usually, they focused their attention on Su Yuejie.
But if you think about it, you can understand it. Now that Su Yuejie is useless, they can no longer rely on anyone else except themselves. And he is not wrong. Su Yuejie is addicted to gambling, which is a waste of time.
And even if he was not disabled and was a healthy person, it would be impossible for him to pass the imperial examination and become the top scholar with his poor literary talent.
The third branch? Oh, only the third uncle has an official position, forget about the others, they are not the blood of my grandmother, so they will be excluded. The third branch is destined to eat and wait for death in this life, how much can it achieve?
Thinking of this, Su Yueqi couldn't help but feel proud. He would be the only hope of the Marquis' Mansion in the future. It was possible that the position of the Crown Prince would surpass his father and fall directly on him.
After having this idea, Su Yueqi felt that the possibility was very high no matter how he thought about it, so he smiled more proudly and confidently.
Upon hearing this, the old marquis, old Kang and others smiled and nodded repeatedly.
Xiaokang was also very excited. Her son made her very proud.
After sitting down aside, Liu, who had said nothing, heard what he said and couldn't help but glare at him fiercely.
You are a dog with a donkey's heart, how dare you harm her son? You are indeed a bitch raised by Xiaokang family.
With your ability, you still want to pass the imperial examination and become the top scholar. You shouldn’t be afraid of being struck by thunder from the sky and being shattered into pieces.
She was angry at Su Yueqi in her heart, but the praise that the old couple from the Marquis' Mansion and Xiao Kang had given to Su Yueqi just now made her feel extremely sad.
If Su Yuejie could sit here peacefully, what would Su Yueqi have to do?
Old Kang also said that she went to the White Horse Temple to find a master to tell Su Yueqi's fortune. Bah! She was clearly going to tell her son's fortune, but the old lady shamelessly put it on Su Yueqi.
Disgusting, so disgusting!
Liu was feeling sour inside and complained a lot, but she didn't have the courage to stand up and expose old Kang, so she could only think about it in her heart.
Su Qingwan listened to the conversation and took in the expressions of the people from the second and first wives.
It seems that the atmosphere is already tense even before the family banquet begins? The people in the first and second houses all have their own ideas. The sisters-in-law are all like this. They dislike your poor background, laugh at your daughter's inability to succeed, fear that your family is rich, and wish you would fall to the bottom.
How can that be? We must let the first and second wives vent their anger!
"Grandma Kang, in my opinion, we are lucky to have a talented son like my second brother in our mansion. Otherwise, after my eldest brother falls, we won't know who to count on in the future."
"After all, my eldest uncle used to be an official, but unfortunately he has lost his official position and has become a commoner like my second uncle. I originally thought that my eldest brother could take the exam, but even if he recovers, his reputation as a gambler has spread. I'm afraid he won't even be able to pass the imperial examination, let alone become the top scholar."
"So we still have to count on my second brother. Of course, since my second brother is so outstanding, I think my second uncle must be good at writing. If he wins the second place in the imperial examination, it will be a double blessing for our mansion. In the future, the glory of our mansion will depend on my second uncle and my second brother."
Su Qingwan said happily.
Xiaokang found it very pleasing to the ear and could not help thinking in her heart: Since you are so sensible about current affairs, I will spare your life and marry you to a beggar.
Liu felt extremely uncomfortable after hearing this and wished she could grab Su Qingwan and slap her in the face.
The little bitch is now trying to curry favor with the people from the second house, flattering the powerful and looking down on the weak! Shameless thing.
Besides, the people in the second room are nothing!
How could Su Yueqi compare to his own son? He wanted to be the top scorer in the imperial examination, but he could only dream about it!
Let alone Su Zhicai. It would take a long time for him to pass the imperial examination and get the second place. Ha! He was not a good student. He could only recite his pedantic poems all day long.
Su Yunrou was also very displeased when she heard what Su Qingwan said.
What does it mean that the Marquis's Mansion relies on the second wife?
Does Su Qingwan treat her as if she doesn't exist?