novelraw Chapter 1281 - 1280: Isn’t This Just Foolish?
Chapter 1281 - 1280: Isn’t This Just Foolish?
Wang Yongzhu nodded: "Well, just a bit far—"
Old Granny Zhang excitedly interrupted Wang Yongzhu: "What’s the fear of it being far? Isn’t Jing County also far from the Capital City? If it were closer, it wouldn’t be our turn, would it? I think it’s great! In one move, going from county officials to being County Magistrate! Walking out will be so impressive!"
"In my opinion, what’s the point of all the officials crowding the Capital City? The streets are full of officials, and I heard Brother Kai tell a joke some time ago, saying something like, ’Third Rank and Fourth Rank walk everywhere, Fifth Rank and Sixth Rank are numerous as dogs, Seventh Rank and Eighth Rank don’t even count!’ In the Capital City, what’s the least valuable thing? It’s those officials!"
"We are small officials. In a place like the Capital City, don’t we have to bow to everyone? Everyone is above us, so what’s the fun in being an official? It’s more oppressive than being at home!"
"Going out is great, going out, at least when we get outside, we can also hold our heads high. Not saying that we’ll walk sideways, but in that county town, we’ll be one of a kind!"
"With this good fortune, why stay in the Capital City looking at other people’s faces? This is such a good opportunity! Moreover, I heard from your uncle that because of this, the Emperor gave the son-in-law three months leave to visit his family? Let the son-in-law return to Qilidun for what? Yeah, return in glory! My goodness! What an honor!"
"Not just Qilidun, even Jing County, hasn’t seen such a generous grace for so many years! Stop saying anything and quickly pack your luggage, let’s head back early!"
Old Granny Zhang was so thrilled, her mouth couldn’t close.
Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin were left dumbfounded, because they hid the news from Old Granny Zhang, thinking it wasn’t a good news, afraid that she would worry.
Listening to Old Granny Zhang, she didn’t seem worried at all, she was overjoyed, wasn’t she?
"Well then, mom, didn’t you hear Uncle say, that Brother Song being sent away isn’t a good thing, it’s the Wang Family and the Ruan Family joining forces, retaliating against us—" Wang Yongzhu cautiously asked.
"Rubbish! How is this not a good thing? It’s a great thing! Don’t listen to your uncle, these officials have intestines full of twists and turns, plenty of schemes! The Wang Family and the Ruan Family joining forces in a covert revenge gives us such a good deal in return, isn’t that lacking sense?"
Wang Yongzhu couldn’t help but stifle laughter at Old Granny Zhang’s words: "Exactly, mom you’re right!"
Just don’t know what faces the Wang Family and Ruan Family would have after hearing Old Granny Zhang’s evaluation.
Song Chongjin originally held a bit of unwillingness in his heart, but now listening to Old Granny Zhang, that unwillingness completely dissipated.
Thinking from mother-in-law Old Granny Zhang’s perspective, leaving the Duke Weiguo Residence, leaving Song Hong, leaving the Capital City about to undergo changes, away from the center of power vortex, and being able to become a county magistrate, is already fortunate.
Reaching Chicheng City, the sky is high and the land is vast, a chance to showcase one’s abilities and ambitions, and also let the world see, one can make a name relying on oneself.
Thinking this way, he indeed felt some ambitiousness.
Just as he wanted to say something, they heard from outside, Song Wu coming to invite: "Princely Heir, Lord Duke summons you."
Song Chongjin looked apologetically at Old Granny Zhang: "Mom, I—"
Old Granny Zhang dismissively waved her hand: "Alright, your father is calling you, you go ahead! We’ve got the packing covered between Yongzhu and me!"
Song Chongjin then felt relieved to follow Song Wu.
After Song Chongjin left, Old Granny Zhang pulled Wang Yongzhu to ask what was really happening? Although Gu Changqing spoke about it, it was vague, she didn’t get it clear.
Wang Yongzhu explained the whole cause and effect clearly.
Only then did Old Granny Zhang understand Gu Changqing’s meaning.
Cooling down from her joy, she started noticing something amiss: "I was wondering why when I entered your courtyard today, it felt so cold and deserted, hardly anyone around. Was it because you were going to be sent out, future prospects wrecked, so everyone was afraid of being implicated and hid away?"
"Bah! A bunch of blind turtles! My son-in-law’s future prospects are great! At least he’s the master within this household, how dare they be picky?"
Old Granny Zhang was hopping mad, cursing while announcing: "No one good in this mansion, you shouldn’t stick around either, pack up, and go live with mom at the Gu Family for a few days, then we’ll head back to Qilidun together! Why stay and look at the faces of the servants here? Your legitimate mother-in-law is also useless, seeing you’re sent out, her face turns?"
"Considering your legitimate mother-in-law, fair enough, the son-in-law isn’t her child, as far as that goes it’s understandable, but what about Lord Duke? Is he just letting servants make a mess? Bullying his son and daughter-in-law? And the old Madam? She was crying out saying she felt sorry back then, now watching you being wronged, not even a peep?"
Wang Yongzhu hurriedly pulled Old Granny Zhang aside, sobered her saying Lady Gao and the two Song Family girls were understanding.
Only then did Old Granny Zhang relent, but couldn’t help saying: "I knew it, people from the prestigious families in the Capital City can’t be trusted! We’d better head back early!"
On this note, Wang Yongzhu was also about to say: "Mom, I was just about to talk to you about this. After we return to Qilidun this time, we’ll head to Chicheng County. Although it’s a thousand miles away, the place is bitterly cold, I don’t know for how many years before returning to the Capital—"
Before finishing, Old Granny Zhang glared at Wang Yongzhu, knowing her daughter well enough?
"I heard Uncle’s words yesterday, have already told your grandmother, that certainly I’ll be following you back to Qilidun. Said it before, you support mom in old age, mom will follow you wherever you go!"
Wang Yongzhu heard and couldn’t help but hug Old Granny Zhang, coyly said: "Mom, you treat me really well!"
Old Granny Zhang poked Wang Yongzhu’s forehead, affectionately scolding: "I have only you as a daughter, who else would I treat well!"
"But wouldn’t leaving grandmother terribly sad?" Wang Yongzhu asked.
Old Granny Zhang was silent for a while, sighed, then said: "That’s something unavoidable, I can’t rest easy leaving you! You young couple going so far, to unfamiliar terrain, how can I feel at ease not being with you?"
"Moreover, say it’s unfilial, your grandmother still has your Uncle and Second Uncle. All these years, without me by her side, she’s managed well. Her elderly heart is aware that ultimately, being an externally married daughter, even now widowed, can live at the Gu Family for a few months and that’s all, not to be permanently hosted despite having kids."
"Mom, it’s because of me that you can’t be filial to grandmother!" Wang Yongzhu listened to Old Granny Zhang, feeling extremely guilty.
"Don’t utter foolish words! Mom being able to reunite with grandmother, living at the Gu Family for such a time, is already blissful. To speak frankly, mom lived mostly in the countryside, can’t shine as fake phoenix by merely plucking chicken feathers. Gu Family’s rules are numerous, etiquette is extensive, I struggle to live accommodatingly."
"Currently it’s decent only due to understanding from your Uncle’s wife, and grandmother’s compassion. But if oversressing in long term, either I endure disciplining and learning etiquette despite my elderly age, or grandmother and Aunt always sympathize with me."
"It makes sense to be contented, even biological parents don’t constantly cherish you tolerance. Over time, cherished relationships that were regained may wear away."
"Better to move out when everyone’s still happy, later always visit as kin, is the right way to interact."
Old Granny Zhang always had it all seen clearly in her heart.