Chapter 307: Bastard of the Marquisate (7)

Ji Changze didn't know whether Master Ji was dragged back by the old marquis to be beaten.

But he learned from Tianmo, who was keen on gossip, that the old marquis personally said that Master Ji's monthly salary would be deducted for five months. During these five months, Master Ji could eat and drink in the mansion, but if he wanted to use the money from the account office to have fun, it would definitely not be possible.

It is said that Master Ji was very depressed for two days because of this, but soon he became happy again because his friends outside took the initiative to bear his expenses.

Therefore, even if he had no money, he could still spend money like a big boss outside.

When Tianmo said this, he had some admiration for Master Ji. After all, everyone in the mansion knew that Master Ji spent a lot.

Although he had many friends, none of them had a good family background and didn't have much money. In this case, they were willing to pay for Master Ji. What a good relationship was needed to do this.

Ji Changze just smiled and didn't interrupt after listening.

As the saying goes, "If you keep company with a red man, you will be red; if you keep company with a black man, you will be black." People like Mr. Ji, who are truly noble and willing to help their friends, have already distanced themselves from him because they look down on him before they even become friends with him.

Those friends who are willing to clean up Mr. Ji's ass probably have other intentions.

But the old marquis is still here, so Ji Changze doesn't have to worry about these things for the time being.

After he recovered from his illness for another two days, he felt almost well, so he asked Tianmo to pack his things and planned to go to school.

After hearing about this, Mrs. Ji came to see him specially and told him not to rush and to recover from his illness first.

After Ji Changze performed a set of boxing in front of her, she didn't say anything.

Instead, she asked him who he learned this set of boxing from.

"There was a martial arts master in the academy before. He taught his son self-defense before he returned home. I thought he was good, so I practiced with him a few times in the academy."

The academy often recruits some martial arts masters to teach students self-defense methods, but most of the martial arts masters are only temporary workers, so they change quickly. Ji Changze's statement did not arouse Mrs. Ji's suspicion.

She was just curious: "Why didn't I see you fight before?"

After saying that, she thought in her heart that the yard where Jiu Ge'er lived was still too small. It was okay when he was young, but now that the child has grown up, he has to study and practice martial arts, so such a small yard can't be used.

It's better to change to a bigger yard.

Just thinking about it, I heard Ji Changze say: "I fought once when I came back from the academy before, and I happened to meet my father. My father scolded his son for not doing his job properly, so I didn't dare to practice at home."

It's this guy again.

Mrs. Ji's dissatisfaction with Master Ji in her heart increased, but her face was still gentle, comforting the child: "Don't worry about your father. Your grandfather has been to the battlefield and also likes these swords and guns. If your father says anything to you, I will go to your grandfather. Since you like it in the future, practice more at home."

Ji Changze showed a happy expression on his face and nodded repeatedly: "Thank you, mother."

Seeing him like this, Mrs. Ji felt more and more sad.

What kind of family is she managing? The child she raised under her knees is forced to hide his shortcomings, pretending not to know literature, and hiding in the academy to practice martial arts.

That cold man has harmed one of her children, and he wants to harm her other child too?

She was heartbroken in the past, and after getting the housekeeper's power, she only lived her own life wholeheartedly, but now, that guy has intervened in Changze.

If he had taught the child well as a father, it would be fine, but he didn't. He had accomplished nothing, and he was jealous of Changze's talent.

She was as cold-hearted and heartless as ever.

But what could she do?

She was just the other party's wife. To put it bluntly, the male owner of this mansion was still Master Ji.

Just as she was thinking, Ji Changze said, "Mother, don't worry, I will study hard and support you when I become successful."

Mrs. Ji smiled with emotion, "Mother knows your intentions, but you should not work too hard and hurt your health. You should always put your health first. Your father is confused now. When you become successful and have a say in the family, he will not dare to treat you like before."

The face of this young boy who was raised by her was full of determination. He said, "My son is studying hard to get a good reputation not to impress my father, but to stand on my side in the future and let me do whatever I want."

"When my elder brother and son grow up, I will no longer have any scruples and tolerate my father. By then, my elder brother and I will be my backers."

Mrs. Ji was stunned and looked at the child in front of her with a stunned face. She was so excited that she didn't know what to say.

Yes.

She still has a son.

What if Master Ji wants to inherit the title in the future?

This family wealth will be used up before the other party can enjoy it for long, and Master Ji himself has no ability. This is because the old marquis can still help him. When the old marquis is gone in the future, he will be just a paper tiger.

And she has two talented and gifted children.

These two children, whether Chang Yan or Chang Ze, are definitely on her side.

Now the old marquis doesn't have to be afraid of Master Ji, and in the future these two children won't have to be afraid of Master Ji.

In this case, why should she be timid.

Even if they really broke up, she could still live with her dowry and divorce. At that time, the two children would have grown up. Even if they really divorced, she would not have to worry about them being bullied.

The more Mrs. Ji thought about it, the brighter her eyes became.

In the past, for the sake of her children, she could only tolerate and continue to be the disgusting mistress of the house, helping Master Ji to do housework, being filial to the elders, and taking care of the illegitimate children.

But Master Ji was out having fun every day, throwing everything to her, and taking out his anger on her two children.

She didn't even need to confirm to know that Master Ji was useless.

When he was young, he had the old marquis to help him take care of everything.

Now, he has himself to take care of the whole mansion.

When the old marquis left, she also left, and Master Ji could play himself to death.

Opening the door to the new world, Mrs. Ji instantly felt that the breath that had been blocked in her heart dissipated.

She even wanted to laugh three times.

That guy married her with sweet words and swore to heaven that he would treat her well. After deceiving her trust, he turned around and revealed his true colors.

Chang Yan was harmed by Master Ji.

He brought back a snake and scorpion with his own hands, and after the other party was exposed, he ignored his own son who was critically ill and wanted to save the woman's life.

For so many years, he has never been good to her, and he would get angry at her two children from time to time.

Why?

She didn't marry him for no reason.

With her family background, appearance, and good reputation, it was too easy for her to marry a perfect husband.

It was Master Ji who said he wanted to marry her and married her eagerly, but in the end he looked aggrieved.

She had had enough of the grievances for so many years!

Madam Ji suddenly had an impulse, she asked Ji Changze: "Changze, what do you think if mother and your father divorce?"

The young boy's face almost immediately showed joy: "Really, mother? Are you going to divorce your father? It should have been done long ago!"

"Mother, don't worry about me. When I get married, I will move out of the Marquis' Mansion and bring you here to honor me."

Madam Ji breathed a sigh of relief.

She thought of all kinds of answers from Ji Changze, but she never thought that Changze's answer would be like this.

He didn't mean to blame her at all, nor did he think that her leaving the Marquis' Mansion was irresponsible to him. He was only grateful and blessed her.

Madam Ji smiled slowly, her face full of relief, and reached out to touch Ji Changze's head: "Not now, but wait a little longer."

Wait until her Changyan and Changze have established themselves in this mansion, wait until they have made their own mark and no longer have to look at the face of their father, Master Ji, and wait until they get married.

At that time, she can rest assured to get out of this cage that has trapped her for half her life.

Mrs. Ji did not mention her future plans. She calmed down and talked to Ji Changze about the engagement.

"When you nodded before, I immediately settled it. People are easy to talk to. They didn't blame you for the stupid things you did. Changze, don't learn what your father did before. Everything he did was wrong. If you learn from him, your mother will be disappointed."

As soon as she said this, the child who grew up by her side showed nervousness on his face, and he promised hurriedly: "Mom, I was wrong. I won't do that again in the future. Don't be angry. In the future, I will do whatever you say."

This child is so well-behaved. It was indeed influenced by his biological father before.

Mrs. Ji felt a little more comforted: "Okay, okay, mother knows. That girl is also a good one. She was originally dragged down by you. You also said before that you like her. Since you are engaged, you should be nicer to her in the future."

Ji Changze nodded and asked: "When will we get married? I think I have to pass the exam and marry her gloriously to be fair to her."

After hearing this childish words, Mrs. Ji almost laughed out loud.

"You kid, why do you think of such whimsical things? You are just a student now. Do you know how difficult it is to pass the exam? Your father invited a famous teacher to teach him. He took the exam many times, but he still didn't even pass the exam to become a scholar. If you wait until you pass the exam to marry her, the girl will probably think that you are not sincere in marrying her."

Ji Changze was puzzled: "Didn't mother ask her son to be nicer to her? They are a family of scholars, so they naturally like sons-in-law who are the top scorers. Wouldn't they be happy if I passed the exam to become the top scorer?"

Of course they would be happy.

Let alone the son-in-law, son, or nephew of the top scholar, anyone would be happy if their relatives passed the exam.

But the problem is, how can the top scholar pass the exam just like that?

However, she saw that Ji Changze was in high spirits, so she didn't interrupt the child's dream of becoming the top scholar.

It's good for children to have goals, as for whether the goals can be achieved... Anyway, if the top scholar can't be achieved, it's not bad to pass the exam of a scholar.

"You are still young now, and the wedding date is set for four years. She is one year older than you. Although it's a little late to get married at that time, it's not too late. Her family is willing to keep her at home for a few more years."

"If it weren't for this matter, their family would definitely not be willing to marry their daughter to our marquis' mansion. Changze, since you have agreed to this marriage, you should work hard in these four years, and don't let this girl think that you are not worthy of trust, understand?"

Ji Changze nodded: "Mother, don't worry, your son must become a completely different person from his father."

Mrs. Ji smiled and scolded him: "Don't say that again."

It's fine to scold him in your heart, but why did you say it out loud?

If outsiders heard this, Ji Changze's already bad reputation would be accused of being unfilial.

When she went to propose marriage before, the wife of the Ma family smiled reluctantly. Mrs. Ji saw it but didn't say it.

If she had a daughter, she would be raised with thousands of pampered and spoiled, but she was molested by a lecher just because she went to the street.

In the end, in order to save her daughter's life, she had to let her daughter make an engagement with this lecher.

If it were her, she wouldn't laugh either.

Although the Ma family is ordinary, they are also a family of scholars. The men in the family don't even have a concubine. How can such a family feel at ease to marry their daughter to the Marquis's mansion?

Let alone Changze's own reputation, the philandering Master Ji alone dragged down a lot of feet.

Mrs. Ji knew everything in her heart, but she could only pretend to be calm and mentioned all aspects in a good manner, and decided on this marriage.

Now we can only hope that Changze will not become like his father, and be willing to work hard and treat his wife with heart.

After Mrs. Ji went back, she went to her eldest son's yard again.

Ji Changyan was handsome, and because of his long-term illness, he always smelled of medicine, his face was pale, and his words were relatively light.

He was famous for his good temper. The servants of the Marquis's Mansion liked him and wanted to serve him in his room. There were also many maids who secretly liked this handsome and gentle young master who would probably inherit the title in the future. However, Ji Changyan did not accept any of them. He was so old, but he didn't even have a concubine around him.

When Mrs. Ji went there, he was sitting on the bed, slightly tilted, playing chess with himself.

Seeing that the child could only stay in bed in such weather, Mrs. Ji was very distressed and cursed Master Ji in her heart.

"Changyan, the sun is shining outside, how about someone help you go out to bask in the sun?"

Hearing his mother's words, Ji Changyan's face turned pale, and he smiled faintly and shook his head: "No need, you can see the sun in the house."

"Mother, have you just come back from Changze's yard? Have you told him about the marriage? Is this kid making a fuss?"

"Since I scolded him last time, he has been well-behaved. He promised me that he would treat the girl from the Ma family well. When I went there today, he also showed me a set of self-defense skills. He looked quite capable. This child has really grown up."

Hearing his mother sigh, Ji Changyan's eyes flashed with surprise: "Changze actually obeyed? Didn't he cry and shout that he didn't want to marry the girl from the Ma family before?"

Mrs. Ji smiled and shook her head: "He was just throwing a childish temper. Later, when he saw that I was really angry, he was afraid that I would ignore him, so he agreed very happily."

Ji Changyan was really surprised.

The temperament of his ninth brother, to put it nicely, is spoiled and domineering, to put it bluntly, is to want everything.

He originally thought that this matter would cause some trouble, but he didn't expect Changze to nod so quickly.

"This kid seems to have really grown up. I thought that with his impetuous personality, he would have to wait at least two or three years to settle down. If he is not satisfied, if he does not encounter any major events, he may not be able to settle down for two or three years."

"I really didn't expect that he would agree so directly. Mother, is there really nothing wrong with him? Otherwise, according to Changze's personality, it would take at least two or three months, right?"

Mrs. Ji's face flashed a trace of discomfort, but she didn't tell the truth. She only said: "What can happen? He has grown up and knows how to feel sorry for me as a mother. You should stop reading books and playing chess every day. Didn't the doctor tell you to rest more?"

Ji Changyan saw that Mrs. Ji was hiding something, but he didn't say it out loud. He just smiled gently and agreed.

The mother and son said a few more words, and Mrs. Ji got up and left.

Ji Changyan sat quietly in the room for a while, and suddenly said: "Yantai."

A tall and strong servant pushed the door open and said respectfully: "Big brother, what do you want?"

"Has something happened in the mansion these days? Especially Changze."

Yantai showed a hint of hesitation on his face.

Ji Changyan frowned slightly: "Even you want to hide it from me?"

Yantai hurriedly lowered his head: "This, this is what the lady ordered, saying that the big brother is already recovering from illness, and knows that you like to think too much, so she doesn't want you to worry about it, which is not good for your health."

What he said was reasonable, but Ji Changyan was not changed. He just said slowly: "Mother wants me to not worry, but if you don't tell me, then I will definitely keep guessing, which is called worrying."

"Okay, hurry up and tell me."

Yantai hesitated, but still said: "Last time, after the master left the eldest brother's yard, he went to the ninth brother's yard. I heard that they fought for a long time. The ninth brother cried very miserably, and the lady and the old marquis were alarmed."

"After that, the servants were sent away. No one knows what the lady and the others said in the yard. But the old marquis seemed to be really angry. He had his knife sharp and wanted to chase the master to chop him. Fortunately, the master ran fast. After that, the old marquis deducted the master's salary for five months."

Ji Changyan listened quietly, and his fingers, which were a little pale due to anemia, tapped slowly on the chessboard.

"What about Changze? How did he react after this incident?"

"Jiu Ge'er didn't react much, but he seemed to have suddenly settled down. He read books every day and sometimes practiced boxing. He was so diligent that he didn't seem like Jiu Ge. Madam was very happy and said that Jiu Ge might really be on the list in the future."

"Jiu Ge'er said today that he wanted to go to the academy. He was in a hurry to go before his injury was fully healed. It can be seen that he really worked hard."

Ji Changyan frowned when he heard it.

Changze was fine when he was a child. He studied hard and diligently, and he was a little talented. He was always praised by the teacher.

But since he got older, his heart has gradually stopped studying.

Ji Changyan talked to him several times, but every time this brother just responded with "um" and "ah", and then it was still the same.

After a long time, Ji Changyan also saw that Jiu Ge'er was perfunctory to him, so he never said it again.

A child of this age has never experienced any wind and rain before, and has always been firmly protected by his mother.

If there is no major change, how could he suddenly settle down?

Ji Changyan deduced it over and over again in his mind, but he couldn't find a suitable answer no matter how he deduced it.

He suddenly thought of something and asked Yantai: "In addition to deducting my father's monthly salary, did my grandfather do anything else?"

Yantai thought seriously: "It seems that there is nothing else, just not letting the master enter the front yard."

The people living in the front yard include my grandfather, him, and his brothers.

My mother, sisters, and my father's concubines live in the backyard.

My grandfather has long known what kind of character my father is. Not letting him come to the front yard must not only be because he doesn't want to see my father.

So it's to separate my father from his sons?

According to my grandfather's temperament, this must be because my father has already affected the next generation, so he stopped the loss in time.

The indentation between Ji Changyan's eyebrows became heavier.

Changze...

When he was a child, he was smart and clever, but he didn't like to study as he grew older. After my grandfather scolded my father and separated him from him, he suddenly started to study hard again.

In addition, my mother's expression was complicated.

It was hard for Ji Changyan not to think that Changze's sudden reluctance to study was related to his father.

It is even possible that his father personally ordered Changze not to study hard anymore.

As for the reason.

A rotten man like his father can do nothing.

Ji Changyan was not in good health. He felt sleepy after just thinking for a while. Before going to bed, he forced himself to sit up and asked Yantai to go to his storehouse to get a set of four treasures for Ji Changze.

"Let him study hard. If there is anything he doesn't know, just ask me. I have some friendship with the dean of Qishan Academy. Tell him that if he really wants to learn, I will send him to Qishan Academy."

Qishan Academy is the most famous academy nowadays, and it is notoriously difficult to enter.

But once you get in, you can't be too bad. There have been more than three champions, two thirds, and seven seconds in the academy. It is a holy place for reading in the eyes of many parents.

As a bedridden patient, Ji Changyan's only way to make friends is to make friends through literature. He usually finds some pigeons, ties his letters to them and lets them fly freely.

If it falls into the hands of someone who is not good at writing, it is possible that the pigeon will become a pot of soup.

If it falls into the hands of someone with some ability, it is very likely that he will be interested in sending letters to Ji Changyan by pigeon.

In the past, he just wanted to find something to do because he was bored. Gradually, as Ji Changyan's health became worse and worse, the purpose of doing this was to make friends all over the world and pave the way for his mother.

As long as he has many friends, even if he leaves his mother and goes first one day, these friends will try their best to take care of his mother within their ability.

In the past, Ji Changyan did not think that the ninth brother who was raised by his mother was useful.

This child was okay when he was young, but his temperament became more and more impetuous when he grew up. Although Ji Changyan did not have much contact with him, he did not think much of him.

But now it seems that if Ji Changze suddenly stopped working hard and suddenly became strong because of his father's interference, then these connections of his can be handed over to the other party.

At least he believes that the brother who is willing to admit his mistakes for his mother must have the same goal in protecting his mother.

Ji Changze, who was packing up and preparing to go to the academy, received the four treasures of the study sent by Ji Changyan.

This set is all made of red wood.

Red wood is not very expensive, it can only be said to be ordinary. As the eldest brother, Ji Changyan would not give his younger brother such a simple gift, unless he has other intentions.

Ji Changze slowly touched the red wood inkstone and smiled.

Those who are close to vermilion will be red, and those who are close to ink will be black.

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