Traveling through ancient times, I led my family to prosperity

That day, Xiaolan's family had just put the food on the table and were eating when Sheng Hong came.

As soon as he entered the house, Sheng Xuan saw the food on the table, a pot of bean rice, a pot of stewed tofu, a pot of fried leeks, and a dish of soybean paste with green onions.

"Brother Hong, have you eaten? Do you want to eat something?" Sheng Xuan greeted.

"No, I've eaten." Sheng Hong said quickly, but Xiao Lan did not escape his disappointed expression when he saw the food on the table just now.

"Third uncle, third aunt, grandpa, grandma, uncle, aunt, is this what you are eating?" Naturally, Sheng Hong also called Xiao Lan's grandma, grandpa, uncle, and aunt that.

"Brother Shenghong, this is what we eat every day. Our family is still relatively good. The harvest has been bad in recent years, and many families can only eat wild vegetables to fill their stomachs. They have no grain at all. Compared with them, we are lucky to have grain for every meal." Xiao Lan said.

"My uncle is now the county magistrate. Our brother Sheng Hong naturally eats all kinds of delicacies in Hejian County. Brother Sheng Hong naturally doesn't care about what we eat now." Xiao Wen said.

"Don't talk nonsense," Zhang stopped Xiaowen and said with a smile, "I heard that you have taken good care of the old man and the old lady these days. Brother Hong is filial, it's no wonder that your grandmother has loved you, her eldest grandson, since you were a child."

Sheng Hong couldn't sit still on the kang. He felt all kinds of inconveniences when he lived in Shengjia Village these days. As the saying goes, it is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality. He was used to the life of having everything provided for him in Hejian County. He couldn't stand it after serving the old man and the old lady for only a few days. "Uncle San, Aunt San, I have an exam soon. I can only take it once. I still have a lot of books to read. I want to go back early..."

Hearing Sheng Hong say that he wanted to go back, Xiao Lan's family exchanged glances, "Sheng Hong, you can't go back now, you have to stay here to take care of your grandparents." Sheng Xuan said, "Your parents sent you here, I guess they didn't want you to leave the old man and the old lady behind. With you, the eldest grandson of the eldest house, others can't say that your parents are unfilial, and your father's official position will still be stable. If you leave..."

Sheng Xuan's words were very skillful and his meaning was very clear. If Sheng Hong left, it would mean that the first family was unfilial, and his father's official position would be unstable.

"Uncle San, my younger brother Xiaowen is also studying now. You know that studying is a big deal. I will go back first and stay for a few days. I will be back in a few days. Besides, the old man still has Uncle San, Aunt San, Uncle Si, and Aunt Si to take care of him." Sheng Hong said with an apologetic smile.

Xiao Lan snorted in her heart. Sheng Hong finally couldn't hide his intentions anymore and revealed his true plans.

"Brother Sheng Hong, our family and fourth uncle's family have already separated and lived separately. In the final analysis, we are two different families from the old Sheng family. But brother Sheng Hong, you are the eldest son and grandson of the eldest branch of the old Sheng family, and you are going to inherit the family business. You are only saying this in my family. If you really dare to say this outside, I guess your family will be accused of being unfilial." Xiao Lan said.

Sheng Hong saw that Xiao Lan's family refused to listen after he had talked for a long time, so he had no choice but to leave slowly.

"Sheng Hong is a kid who only knows how to eat, drink and enjoy himself. He can't shoulder any responsibilities. It would be great if he could make a name for himself through studying. But I've noticed that he has been studying so-so over the years and he doesn't really put his heart into it." Sheng Xuan sighed.

"Xiao Wen, you should take this as a warning. Don't study too hard and become a lazy and ignorant young master." Xiao Lan gave Xiao Wen a timely wake-up call.

Xiaowen nodded in agreement.

"The Sheng family has been in decline since Sheng Hong's generation." Zhang Shanfeng also joined the discussion after dinner.

Xiao Lan thought of the similarities between Sheng Nuo and Sheng Hong in character. It was true that the vines bore the same fruit. The character of the male offspring of the first house was inseparable from the indulgence of the old man. The truth was always hard to hear. Xiao Lan was afraid of offending Sheng Xuan, so she held back and said nothing.

After Sheng Hong's failure this time, he finally realized that if he wanted to return to Hejian County, he had to take the old couple and Chunhua with him, otherwise he would be tied to Shengjia Village for the rest of his life.

On this day, the old man arranged for Xiaoye to invite Xiaolan and her family to the old house. This time was different from the past, as Chunlan was also there.

Sheng Hong saw Sheng Xuan's family coming and hurriedly greeted them, "Uncle San, Aunt San, I just discussed it with my grandpa and grandma..."

"We agree to go back to Hejian County with Brother Hong." Before Sheng Hong could finish his words, Cui immediately responded.

Recently, the rumors about Chunhua have been spreading more and more outrageous in the village. Cui is extremely worried. If they continue to spread like this, it is estimated that there will be rumors that Chunhua is pregnant and has a child. Cui finally realized that the world is not as great as her daughter's reputation.

She couldn't let Chunhua stay in Shengjia Village any longer. If she did, her daughter's reputation would be ruined.

Instead of trying to stop the boiling water by adding more water to it and dispelling rumors, it is better to remove the fire from under the cauldron and live in a different place. No one in Hejian County knows Chunhua, and no one knows what happened to her. The boss there is also an official, so he can always speak for Chunhua and say that she is a good family.

After going through this, she finally understood. The two sons and daughters-in-law in Hejian County were not close to them, and they could not count on their grandchildren. Fortunately, the two sons in Shengjia Village were filial. As long as they could hold the two sons in their hands and have their support, they would have the confidence even if they went to Hejian County.

Sheng Xuan's decision to detain Sheng Hong this time was exactly what the old couple wanted. This kind of thing was difficult for them to handle, and Sheng Xuan's approach made them feel very comfortable.

"Aunt, have you heated the kang for my grandparents? Why isn't it warm at all? Don't let my grandparents get cold." Xiao Lan said, touching the kang with her hand.

Cui immediately understood Xiaolan's meaning, "Chunlan, go and light some firewood."

Xiao Lan turned and looked at Sheng Hong again.

"Brother Hong, go help your aunt. It's getting dark soon, so hurry up." Cui said to Sheng Hong.

Although Chunlan and Shenghong were reluctant to move, since the old lady had spoken, they had no choice but to get off the kang and leave.

Xiao Lan smiled. Since Cui cooperated with her so well and sent Chunlan and Shenghong away, it meant that the old lady had figured out a lot of things in the past few days. She knew clearly who was reliable and who was not.