Li Wenshan somewhat understood.

  Li Wenlan only knew that her sister was seeking help from him, so she quickly stood up with a small chest and said, "Fifth brother said he wanted to leave his name in history, to cultivate himself, govern the family, and bring peace to the world. Sister called fifth brother... not to play with her, I told Dad to let fifth brother study hard, fifth brother said that he would govern the country and bring peace to the world in the future, now he has to govern the family first, he went to govern the family, Dad, fifth brother obviously went out to play with sister."

  In the end, Li Wenlan pouted and reported the situation.

  The county magistrate was frightened out of his wits.

  He neglected, he didn't think of these things, Shang Geer was supposed to follow Wang Ye's side as a reading companion, but at home, they respected this old lady ancestor, which is the distinction between superior and inferior, this is the chaos of order, this is the most taboo thing for noble people!

  "You're right," said Magistrate Li, his expression serious as he looked at Mrs. Xu. "You and I are husband and wife, a single entity. In this matter, I was wrong, and you were also wrong. From now on, if I make another mistake, you should advise me."

  Mrs. Xu opened her mouth, but the words didn't come out, and tears came instead. She wasn't one who hadn't tried to persuade him, but...

  "Old lady... this matter of Clock Ah-yi, I didn't think it through, only thinking about repaying Ah-yi's kindness in raising me, but ended up doing too much and putting Ah-yi in an unfavorable position. Now it's not like before, first because I've entered officialdom, secondly, it's Shan Ge, Shan Ge... as a study companion, this hierarchy of superior and inferior, the norms of ethics, is the most important thing. If because of this, we were to incur the dislike of the Prince, Shan Ge's future prospects would be ruined."

  Magistrate Li's words were severe, and Mrs. Xu's face turned pale as she listened. Although Li Wenshan knew that the words were extreme, he still subconsciously looked at Li Xia, who lowered her eyelids and nodded slightly.

  "In a little while, you gather all the people in your household, I'll say a few words. From now on... whatever happens will happen, these are internal family matters, you must be strong, overcorrect for a few days, and then this matter will be corrected." County Magistrate Li continued, but his voice was much lower.

  Mrs. Xu nodded repeatedly, as it concerned her son's future, and this time, she must really become strong.

  Li Xia looked at her father with a tilted head, this matter was too easy, Father changed too quickly and easily...

  Magistrate Li finished speaking, and Mrs. Zhong was demoted from "old lady" to "Mrs. Zhong". The crowd dispersed, and Xu's wife took her daughter Dong Jie'er away, flurried and busy but not knowing what to do. Li Xia seized the opportunity and slipped into Li Wenshan's small study, hugging the wall.

  "One hit to the mark!" Seeing Li Xia enter, Li Wenshan threw down the book in his hand and picked up Li Xia, putting her on the table. "How's that? Fifth brother's sharp knife is unbeatable!"

  "Brother Five, I think you're getting ahead of yourself." Li Xia sat on the edge of the table, swinging her two chubby legs. "If Auntie Zhong is so easily defeated, then how did she manage to be invincible for decades, especially during her time in the Hou Mansion? Was it just luck?"

  "It's also okay." Li Wenshan's excitement was blown away by Li Xia's few words, and he furrowed his brow, pulling out a chair to sit opposite Li Xia. "So, in your opinion, is Clock Granny temporarily retreating to plot her next move?"

  Li Xia nodded continuously, "Someone like Zhong Yiniang will not give up easily. Today's matter, we have only won a temporary victory. Moreover, Fifth Brother, you will be going to Hangzhou City to study soon. Once you leave, if anything happens, I can only worry helplessly."

  "Hengshan is so close to Hangzhou... Well, what can be done? Unless, I'll tell Dong Jie about this matter?" As soon as Li Wenshan heard it, his eyebrows furrowed.

  "No, sister is not like you, she would be scared if she knew, and would definitely tell mother. If mother finds out, father will also know, and if father knows... I'll be burned as a monster by Wang's wife. Firstly, sister is not like you, she can't even speak in front of father, let alone in front of mother, where one word doesn't count as one word." Li Xia shook her head in disapproval, and Li Wen Shan also agreed, "That's true, what to do then?"

  "It's not just about you going to Hangzhou to study, but also about taking the Imperial Examination as a child prodigy. Father has mentioned it several times before, and by next year or the year after that, you'll definitely have to go to Beijing to take the examination. Once you pass, you'll be a child prodigy and then a scholar, at the very least in three to five years. But I'm only five years old now, Fifth Brother! In three years, I'll still be only eight!" Li Xia let out a deep sigh, feeling completely helpless about being only five years old.

  "Then... have you made up your mind? You must have made up your mind, come on and say it!" Li Wenshan's furrowed brow relaxed again.

  "Big Brother, you're a brother and I'm a sister!" Li Xia kicked Li Wenshan.

  "Of course, I knew that. What I mean is... from before... I mean, after growing up, how did my fifth brother, who was so talented and promising, end up like this?"

  "Was there such a thing last time? Fifth brother, I think, Mother should get up, I've thought about it, if Mother can take us to rush into the capital to save Father, that is to say, Mother is not without ability, Mother will definitely be able to get up."

  Last time, after Father had an accident, Mother was able to bring the four siblings back from Hengshan County to the capital with almost nothing, just for this matter, Mother is not incompetent.

  "How can we get Auntie Li to stand up?" Seeing Li Xia pause, Li Wenshan shifted uncomfortably and urged her on.

  "Mother's weakness is the same as Father's, let Mother know that if she doesn't stand up for herself, her children... especially you, will be harmed by Wang Nai Nai. For a mother to be strong." Li Xia said this with great determination, in the past it was because she had a son, looking at that child who would coo and smile at her, dance and jump around, that she gained the courage to do such a rebellious thing.

  Thinking of her son, Li Xia's heart ached, what was her son doing now?

  "I'll go tell Mother? Just saying it won't work, I have to let Mother see, and Father too if possible..." Li Wenshan thought as he spoke.

  "This matter, I've got a bit of a clue now. This isn't urgent, for the time being, we need to keep a close eye on Clock Granny, can't let her have any chance of turning things around." Li Xia subconsciously shook his head, casting aside the pang of pain from that instant.

  "Go find Aunt Hong and tell her that we've been wronging her all these years. You know she's genuinely kind to Mother and us, so ask her to take care of things for our sake, especially for your own reputation. Help Mother properly and manage the household well, don't let Xiao ** harm everyone again."

  Last time, after Father's incident, Zhong Yiniang disappeared without a trace. Hong Yiniang had been accompanying them all along. When she volunteered to enter the palace, Hong Yiniang cried loudly and scolded her, saying that she was humiliating herself, which was the greatest unfilial act. By the time she held power, Hong Yiniang had already passed away, this was one of the kindnesses from her previous life that she couldn't repay.

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