Chapter 5016 Adoptive House
Fang Xuanling and his wife returned to Chang'an from Jiangnan this time. One thing was that Jin Shengman's delivery date was approaching, and the other was that Fang Xiaomei was already in her late teens, so her marriage had to be put on the schedule. Now, people in Chang'an want to marry a descendant of Fang Xiuzhu's family. Like a crucian carp crossing a river, Fang Xuanling had a huge headache...
Fang Qian screamed at this time. He was probably feeling uncomfortable somewhere. Qiao'er was in a hurry. Fang Jun wanted to take Fang Qian over, but Fang Xuanling waved and asked Qiao'er to pass Fang Qian over with both hands. Holding him in his arms, Fang Qian hugged him twice, and tugged on his grandfather's beard with his little hands. He played with great interest and stopped crying immediately.
Fang Xuanling smiled with a kind face, and he was no different from an ordinary farmer when he was teasing his grandson. He had no trace of the past style of a country's rulers who dominated the world and dominated the world.
He raised his head and glanced at the blushing Qiao'er, and said with a smile: "After a long journey, I'm tired and hungry. Let's go to the kitchen to prepare some meals so that we can have a reunion dinner and let everyone take a rest."
"Alas!"
Qiao'er responded with a smile, wiped her tears, turned around and walked briskly to the kitchen to prepare the meal.
Although she also gave birth to an heir, Fang Jun never regarded her as a slave, but the inferiority complex in his heart troubled Qiaoer all the time.
Look at the ladies in Lang Jun's room. They are either princesses of Tang Dynasty, Silla, or Nanchen. Even Wu Meiniang has a father who is a duke. She can't even get married and can only give birth to a child The illegitimate Changle is both the biological sister of the Emperor of Tang Dynasty...
Qiao'er was of low status, but she accepted her fate, but the other children of her husband were all wealthy and of noble blood, but Fang Qian, the child she gave birth to, was also a head shorter, which made her terrified.
Fortunately, I have Fang Xuanling's love and care.
Fang Qian's name was given by Fang Xuanling, which means the best of the sixty-four hexagrams to show her expectations. She never looked down on Fang Qian because of her humble birth mother. She expressed it openly and secretly on various occasions. Treat everyone equally...
With Fang Xuanling's love and blessing, Fang Qian's position in the family was secure and no one dared to despise him.
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The atmosphere of the family dinner was very cheerful.
The children were very excited, shouting and jumping and ate some simple food. The older ones were taken to the garden to play and eat, and the younger ones were sent to their rooms to sleep. The adults gathered around the table to have a drink and chat comfortably. Touching the sky.
Fang Xuanling said: "This way of dining in our family is very good. We are all one family. Why do we need to distinguish between each other and pay attention to those red tapes? In the early days when food was scarce, sitting together and sharing delicious food was the happiest thing."< br>
The meal-sharing system is one of the symbols of nobility, but the Fang family has long canceled those so-called etiquettes. A large round table with chairs for each family gathers together to dine together, and the atmosphere is very harmonious.
Although it is a bit deviant compared to the etiquette of the current scholar-bureaucrat class, it does allow family members to eliminate barriers and get closer to each other.
Although Fang Xuanling has an upright personality and a gentle gentleman, he is by no means a stickler for rules and serious in words. Not only does he have a harmonious relationship with his sons, but he even often chats with his daughters-in-law. He has both the teachings of his elders and the care of his relatives.
Otherwise, no matter how talented and talented Wu Meiniang is, how can she be entrusted with important tasks and take charge of the family industry in such a family?
In some respects, Fang Xuanling is very liberal.
Mrs. Lu sighed, feeling a little sad: "It would be great if Dalang's family were here."
After Fang Yizhi was injured, he was raised in Huating Town with his wife Du and his daughter by his side. When his injury improved, he went to Japan again. Very different from the bookworm when he was in Chang'an, Fang Yizhi now travels to the Japanese country with countless Confucian students, dedicated to spreading Han culture to the land of Japanese slaves, so that the Japanese slave barbarians can bathe in the glory of China. Became a vassal of the Tang Dynasty.
Fang Xuanling consoled him: "Da Lang has limited talents and is a bit pedantic. Originally, I was worried about his future. Now that I can find a career that makes him tireless and happy, it is really a matter of joy. As a Parents, we should take comfort in this.”
Erlang was amazingly talented and brilliant. He achieved countless meritorious deeds on his own, and was even granted the title of Founding Duke on his own, making the Fang family "one family with two Dukes" and glorified the world. There is no need for brothers to fight over family property. His title of "Dong of Liang" and his family property can be passed on to Fang Yizhi with confidence. By then, both brothers will have the title of Duke of the State, and the Qinghe Fang family's bloodline will continue and they will be reunited with the country. , he can smile happily.
Mrs. Lu couldn't hide her anxiety for a long time, and said in a low voice: "How come career comes second? It's just that the couple has not yet given birth to a child. What should they do? They have been running away all year, and in the next few years, I am afraid it will become more and more serious. It’s difficult.”
There are three kinds of unfilial piety, the greatest of which is to have no descendants.
Not to mention the issue of filial piety or unfilial piety, even if the eldest son can inherit the title of "Liang Guogong", he still doesn't even have a son. How can he do it?
Looking at Erlang’s group of children, the old mother is naturally worried and worried...
After saying that, seeing that the father and son of the Fang family were silent, Mrs. Lu hesitated for a moment and whispered: "If Da Lang still fails to give birth to an heir, he will not be able to have an heir in the future, right? Why not adopt one from Er Lang..."< br>
It was very common in this era for brothers to adopt a child. Otherwise, we couldn't let the title of "Liang Guogong" and these family properties be taken away by the court, right?
Gao Yang, Xiao Shu'er, Jin Shengman, and Qiao'er all trembled and pursed their lips in silence.
Although they all understand the truth, who would want their son to be adopted and called someone else’s father or mother?
Especially Qiao'er, her whole body was tense. She knew that if that day came, her son would have the greatest chance of being adopted...
"Stop talking nonsense!"
Fang Xuanling scolded and said displeasedly: "The elder has not yet reached the age of 30, and his body is strong and has no hidden diseases. Heirs will come sooner or later, so why worry about it? At most, we can give him more concubines and more hard work. Don't worry about it." There is no such thing as this.”
Mrs. Lu also realized that she had said something wrong. Seeing the nervous expressions of her daughters-in-law, she knew that she had offended someone. She quickly made amends: "Whether it is the eldest son or the second son, they are all children of our Fang family. Even if they are adopted, they are just children." It’s just a concurrent job, it’s not a separate branch, what can’t be said? You can’t let your title be taken away by the court in the end, what do you think?”
Fang Jun drank tea and said with a smile: "What mother said makes sense, but as my father said, the eldest brother is still young. If you work hard, it will not be difficult for you to have children. To say the least, even if it is true as mother worries, it must be It will happen in a few decades, and it will not be too late. On the contrary, if my mother is so anxious, I am afraid that it will put more pressure on my eldest brother and sister-in-law, and cause trouble for the family... Just let everything take its course."
Lu said angrily: "Why did something so messy happen? I'm afraid other people would have started planning this kind of thing a long time ago. That's the title of Duke and most of the family property. Who wouldn't be red-eyed? But you are the only one. One or two noble, self-possessed, upright gentlemen, don’t hesitate to take a second look!”
When other people's families encounter this kind of thing, they are naturally very happy. They quickly adopt their own son and occupy the family property of the big house until they can devour it all in the future.
How could Fang Jun be so indifferent?
Fang Jun disagreed and said with a smile: "Even if my son is not an unparalleled hero, he must be upright. If I told them from an early age that they can rest on their father's merits and do nothing, they will have everything they want in the future. How can they still do it?" Do you have the motivation to make progress? The flowers grown in the greenhouse look beautiful, but they cannot withstand any rain, snow, wind and frost. If you are such a spineless and unambitious child, even if you leave them a title and a family fortune, they will be ruined sooner or later. ”
Gao Yang, Xiao Shu'er, Qiao'er and Jin Shengman all looked at Fang Jun with bright eyes, excited and convinced.
Children born into such a family are destined to have good food, clothing, and a bright future. Whether they can get an extra title or a family fortune is actually not that important.
On the contrary, if you can grow into a hero with a strong backbone and high aspirations, even if you only serve as an official, it will be far better than an ordinary title.
Fang Xuanling knocked on the table: "There is no need to mention this matter again."
He agreed with the son's opinion that it was a good age for children to cultivate positivity and practice martial arts. If this matter caused each other to be blinded by interests, leading to estrangement and discord, it would be more than worth the gain. .
The title is placed there. Given the contribution the Fang family and his son have made to the empire, as long as they don't want to lose it, they will not lose it no matter what. Why rush it?
If there is another man like Fang Jun among the three generations of men, wouldn't it be more honorable to earn another title for the family than to pick up the title passed down from his father's ancestors?
Mrs. Lu was very angry when the two fathers and sons joined forces to oppose her. She stood up and took Jin Shengman's hand, complaining: "I can't say a word in this family now. Let the two fathers and sons go to work! Let's go, mother." Take a look in your room, waiting for delivery Whether everything is ready and whether there is anything missing, you must not neglect it. You girl, like Shuer, don’t have your mother’s family nearby. I will make sure these things are arranged properly so that you won’t suffer any injustice!”
Jin Shengman was moved to tears, stood up carefully, and whispered: "Thank you, mother!"
Lu laughed loudly, supported Jin Shengman, and turned around to greet: "Princess, Shu'er, Qiao'er, let's go over and have a look together, and ignore these two stubborn people!"
The Fang family father and son looked at each other and smiled bitterly.
Gao Yang, Xiao Shuer, and Qiaoer all suppressed their laughter, and together with Jin Shengman, they surrounded Lu and left.
Fang Jun stepped forward to fill the teacup with tea. Fang Xuanling took a sip and praised: "You have invited Yan Shigu and Kong Yingda to reform the imperial examination. You have done a good job. Don't worry about the resistance of the Jiangnan gentry. , any reform is bound to If it affects the interests of some forces, otherwise why bother to change it? As long as it is confirmed to be beneficial to the country, then go ahead and do it boldly, even if it is necessary to shed some blood and kill some people, it will be worth it." (End of Chapter)