NFBE Chapter 400 Remaining inactive (Bonus Chapter)
Chapter 400 Remaining inactive (Bonus Chapter)
Zou Qinghe remained silent for a moment.
“Mother, I can understand your resentment towards Lord Xie, but as for Yanli… he is, after all, Wanwan’s only remaining blood relative in this world. Your treatment of him is a bit too much.”
Upon hearing this, Madam Zou frowned deeply.
"Inkstone Gift?"
"For some reason, that child... doesn't look like Wanwan at all."
The next morning.
Meng Chen changed into a simple outfit and, under the pretext of offering incense to the Lady Hou, quietly went towards the mourning hall.
Outside the mourning hall, the Zou family was talking with Madam Xie.
Meng Chen did not get too close.
He stood behind a secluded colonnade, watching quietly from afar.
His gaze swept across the faces of the Zou family members one by one.
The more he looked, the sullen his face became.
Xie Yanli and the Zou family did indeed look very different.
Meng Chen had already made up his mind.
Xie Yanli must be the child of his parents.
What exactly happened back then?
Evening, front yard.
Meng Chen was explaining the Analects to Xie Jue.
Xie Jue sat at the table, holding a calligraphy brush, and was carefully writing words on the paper.
Half an hour later.
"That concludes today's lesson," Meng Chen said calmly.
He glanced at Xie Jue's writing and nodded, saying, "Well done, continue tomorrow."
Xie Jue put down his pen, rubbed his slightly sore hands, and looked up to ask, "Sir, may I return to the main courtyard?"
Meng Chen nodded: "Of course, I also need to go to the main courtyard, let's go together."
Xie Jue nodded and slid off the chair.
I neatly organized my little book box.
The two left the study one after the other.
As Qinglan Courtyard drew closer, Xie Jue jogged and rushed into the courtyard impatiently.
Meng Chen followed slowly behind.
Inside the main house, Xie Yanli was sitting and drinking tea.
When Meng Chen entered the room and saw him, he immediately stopped and stood respectfully with his hands at his sides.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
His tone was respectful, yet it conveyed a sense of caution.
He now knows that Xie Yanli is his family's child.
That's his young master!
We must be respectful to our young master!
Xie Yanli looked up at him, his tone indifferent: "How was today's lesson?"
Meng Chen raised his head slightly, a respectful smile appearing on his face: "Your Highness, rest assured, Young Master Jue performed exceptionally well today, completing his studies with great diligence."
He spoke slowly, and his gaze remained lowered throughout.
Xie Yanli nodded, and when he turned to Xie Jue, Meng Chen immediately took a half step back.
With hands hanging at his sides, head bowed and silent, he maintained a polite distance of three steps.
Xie Yanli looked at him quietly.
His eyes turned cold.
I saw this fake teacher a few days ago and it was like I'd seen a ghost.
Today you are so respectful again.
The people of Daliang...
Are they all mentally unstable?
Xie Yanli wanted to speak, but in the end he held back.
Remain inactive...
After chatting for a few minutes, he waved his hand, signaling Meng Chen to leave.
The night is getting darker.
The Zou family made no move all day, but suddenly sent a message that evening saying they were coming over.
Soon, footsteps could be heard at the door.
The maid lifted the curtain, and then the Zou family members slowly entered the room.
The servants following behind carried a large box.
After receiving the news, Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli made preparations.
The children have all arrived.
Upon seeing them enter, he immediately greeted them, "Grandmother, Uncle."
Qin Jiuwei's eyes were warm. "The tea is ready. Please have a seat."
The children also obediently bowed to Madam Zou.
Madam Zou glanced at everyone in the hall. Although her expression wasn't particularly gentle, it wasn't as cold and hard as before.
She walked to the seat of honor, sat down, and waved her hand.
The servant responded and placed the large box steadily in the hall.
Zou Qinghe smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "My mother specially had some gifts prepared; I hope you won't find them offensive."
Xie Yanli said calmly, "Uncle, you flatter me."
Madam Zou's gaze fell on Xie Yanli.
It has become a bit softer.
The atmosphere in the hall was harmonious for a moment, and the children stood quietly to the side.
After a few words of casual conversation, Madam Zou put down her teacup and said, "I have come today to discuss an important matter with you."
Qin Jiuwei understood the meaning behind her words.
The children are too young to listen.
I want them to leave.
Qin Jiuwei turned to look at the children, "You can go play in the yard for a while."
The children obediently bowed and took their leave.
The room suddenly became quiet.
Madam Zou raised her hand, and the servant behind her understood and stepped forward to open the heavy box.
The lid of the box was slowly lifted, revealing a whole box of gleaming silver.
The bright silver light illuminated the entire room under the lamplight, making it even brighter.
Madam Zou looked up at Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli, "There are 100,000 taels of silver in here."
Qin Jiu was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise appearing between his brows.
I never expected there would be so much silver inside.
It amounted to a full 100,000 taels!
Even after managing the household for so long, she was still taken aback by such a sum.
Xie Yanli frowned slightly and asked in a low voice, "Grandmother, what do you mean by this?"