Chapter 81

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It has been almost a month since he regained consciousness.

Yang Shouwen found that he was becoming more and more like a nanny. He had to help his father stabilize the situation, soothe his stepmother's fragile heart, and persuade his much younger sister. He also had to occasionally counsel his brother, Yang Rui.

Seeing Yang Rui unhappy, how could Yang Shouwen not understand the crux of the problem?

"Neither Father nor I have ever looked down on you."

"Then why send me to Yingyang at this time? Elder Brother, I am also a member of the Yang family. I want to help Father solve his problems."

Yang Rui interrupted before Yang Shouwen could finish speaking.

Yang Shouwen smiled and said, "What can you do to help Father?"

"I..."

"In terms of martial prowess, you are not as good as me; in terms of knowledge, you are not as good as me; and in terms of age, you are much younger than me. You are neither a scholar nor a warrior. What help can you give Father? Is running errands all day considered solving problems?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Rui immediately shut his mouth.

His face showed a look of dejection, and he lowered his head, remaining silent.

"Er Lang, you are very smart," Yang Shouwen reached out and patted Yang Rui's head. "But now is not the time for you to display your talents. Changping is too small, and there is no room for you to show your abilities. I want you to go to Yingyang for two reasons: one, to seek help from the Zheng family of Yingyang for Father, and two, to consider your future...

Have you not heard that reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles?

You haven't read ten thousand books, so why not travel ten thousand miles to see the world? In a few years, when you are older, even if you don't want to help Father, I won't let you continue to live carefree."

"But the Zheng family of Yingyang..."

Yang Shouwen thought for a moment and said softly, "To be honest, I don't know much about the Zheng family of Yingyang.

You know, I have never met my uncle, and I don't know if he has enough influence in the Zheng family. This time, I want you to go there mainly to broaden your horizons. As for Changping, it's not as difficult as you imagine.

Father has been a county magistrate for over ten years. Even if Lu Yongcheng has some means, he won't go too far. As long as he knows his limits, Father will have room to maneuver. If things get really bad, we can leave Changping and still live a carefree life."

After finishing, Yang Shouwen stared at Yang Rui.

His smile gradually faded, and he pressed Yang Rui's shoulder, speaking solemnly, "Er Lang, Father and I value your future, not the present.

That's all I have to say. Think about it carefully.

If you still insist on staying, I will persuade Father."

After saying this, he got up and walked out.

One step, two steps, three steps... Yang Shouwen counted the time in his mind.

"Elder Brother!"

Yang Rui suddenly called out from behind.

Yang Shouwen immediately felt relieved, thinking to himself: Done!

This child needs to be coaxed. At Yang Rui's age, it's inevitable to be proud and ambitious. If you suppress his enthusiasm, it will only make him rebellious. It's better to encourage him and give him a lofty goal.

Yang Shouwen felt that he was almost becoming a psychologist.

"I will listen to Father and Elder Brother. This time, I will not disappoint Elder Brother."

"Act within your capabilities. Remember, it's unwise to do what you know is impossible. Your main goal in Yingyang is to strengthen the relationship between our Yang family and the Zheng family. Even if my uncle is unwilling to help, don't force it."

"Er Lang understands!"

Yang Rui's face turned red, and he looked determined.

In the distance, Yang Qingnu looked at the excited Yang Rui with confusion and couldn't help but ask, "Mother, what's wrong with Second Brother?"

Song Shi's face showed a strange smile, "Ignore him. Your Elder Brother is just coaxing him."

Song Shi naturally knew about the decision made by Yang Chenglie.

She never expected that Yang Shouwen's uncle was actually from the Zheng family of Yingyang! The Zheng family of Yingyang was not part of the Fan Yang Lu family. The Five Surnames and Seven Clans were an existence that ordinary people could never reach.

Song Shi, of course, wanted Yang Rui to establish a relationship with the Zheng family, which would be a great benefit to him.

At the same time, she was even more grateful to Yang Shouwen.

Because she knew that it was Yang Shouwen who gave Yang Rui this opportunity. Without Yang Shouwen, who knew when Yang Rui would be able to connect with the Zheng family. More importantly, Song Shi realized that she didn't know her husband as well as she thought. If Yang Shouwen's uncle was from the Zheng family, then who was Yang Chenglie?

Thinking of this, Song Shi felt a bit worried.

How could a merchant's daughter like her match a nobleman?

Song Shi watched Yang Shouwen leave and suddenly said, "Nunu, remember to show more respect to your Elder Brother. From now on, in this family, after your Father, it's your Elder Brother! Remember, do not be the slightest bit disrespectful."

Yang Qingnu looked puzzled but nodded obediently and said softly, "Mother, don't worry. Nunu will definitely listen to Elder Brother."

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Yang Rui decided to go to Yingyang, but he couldn't leave immediately.

After all, it had been a long time since they had been in contact with the Zheng family of Yingyang, and some preparations were needed. For a family like the Zheng family, which had been a noble family for hundreds of years, there were certain rules. If you didn't understand the rules and went there rashly, you would easily be ridiculed.

Yang Shouwen repeatedly reminded him that this trip to Yingyang represented the face of the Yang family.

This made Yang Rui somewhat nervous and even uneasy.

What were the nobles like?

He didn't know... Growing up in Changping, the farthest place Yang Rui had been was probably Ji County. But according to his mother, the Tian family in Ji County was nothing compared to the Zheng family. This made Yang Rui feel even more pressured.

Fortunately, Yang Chenglie, having once been a nobleman's son, knew the rules of the noble families well.

In his spare time, he would teach Yang Rui some of the rules of the Zheng family.

Not only did Yang Rui have to learn, but Song An, who was going with him, also had to learn the rules.

Unconsciously, two days passed.

One day, while Yang Shouwen was sitting at home telling stories to You Niang and Qingnu, Yang Rui suddenly rushed in, flustered.

"Elder Brother, something bad has happened."

"What happened?"

Yang Shouwen looked up and saw the disheveled Yang Rui, coughed, and said, "Composure, composure! Er Lang, how many times has Father told you to pay attention to your composure? When you get to Yingyang, being so flustered will surely be ridiculed.

Father said you should have the composure to remain calm even under great pressure."

Over the past two days, while Yang Chenglie was teaching Yang Rui the rules, Yang Shouwen sometimes listened in.

In his view, the so-called scholar's demeanor was absolutely a painful thing. Watching Yang Rui follow the rules in every move, he secretly felt relieved that he hadn't agreed to his father's request. Otherwise, he, Yang Shouwen, would be the one suffering now!