The Marquise: I Earn My Own Worship

After seeing Cheng Xi off, Song Shengfu pondered for a long time. In the evening, she waited until Duan Jing'an finished his work and called Duan Jingzong, Lu, and Duan Jing'an over.

Song Shengfu thought about it carefully in the afternoon. What Master Cheng said was something she had thought about a long time ago. Kang Ge'er was really not suitable for studying.

Of course, you still have to read books, but you don’t have to take the imperial examination route.

This is also the reason why Song Shengfu called the whole family together to discuss. After all, he is the only brother of the third generation, and his future will affect the future of the entire Duan family to a certain extent.

After hearing what Song Shengfu said, Lu was the first to stand up and disagree.

Practicing martial arts is too hard, and the future prospects are not as bright as those of a civil official. The most important thing is that the family has always been on the path of civil officials. If Kang Ge'er chooses to be a military official, the family will be of no help to him.

Duan Jing'an was in deep thought. Duan Jingzong thought for a moment and looked at Song Shengfu and nodded solemnly.

"Mother, I think it's feasible. I once gave Kang Ge'er some enlightenment, and he's indeed as Master Cheng said: intelligent but uninterested in books. If we force him to study, he won't achieve anything. It's better to stop now and find another path."

"Uncle, how can you..."

Mrs. Lu was a little anxious. It was impossible. How could Kang Ge'er go to learn martial arts? Swords and knives have no eyes. What if he got bumped into something?

Duan Jingzong looked at Lu, his legally married wife, and he had come to understand her character over the years.

She is proficient in all household chores and the house is kept in order with her.

But I am too emotional and can't figure things out when it comes to things related to him or Kang Ge'er.

Duan Jingzong knew that she was worried about them, and he understood. So in the early years, he had never asked about it, nor had the energy to ask about Kang Ge'er's upbringing, leaving Kang Ge'er to his mother and wife.

But now the family is getting better and better, and the fourth brother has also got a good score and a good job. Seeing that the family is gradually getting better, Kang Ge'er can't let the family fall behind here.

Duan Jingzong had already made a vague decision in his mind. If Kang Ge'er remained like this, the family title would be passed on to Kang Ge'er after he passed away.

His health is just like this, and he can only hold on to keep up appearances for his family.

But the position of the head of the Duan family must be passed on to the fourth brother. The head of a family leads the entire family. If the head of the family is short-sighted, the entire family will not last long.

Duan Jingzong stopped Lu from speaking, and Lu turned to look at Duan Jingan.

"Fourth brother, please speak up for your nephew. He can't go that way."

Duan Jing'an was in a dilemma for a moment. He selfishly wanted Kang Ge'er to become a military officer, but he couldn't say this out loud.

If he told her, his sister-in-law would think that he wanted to monopolize the family resources. Family relationships needed to be maintained, so he couldn't tell her.

Song Shengfu looked at Lu's reaction and felt a little disappointed. Look, look! She thought she had changed a little, but she was still the same.

"What's wrong with being a military officer? The world is peaceful and prosperous now, and the Great Chu is strong. There hasn't been a war in many years. And being a military officer doesn't mean you have to go to the battlefield. You can find a position in the capital. The Capital Prefecture, the Imperial Guard, the Imperial Guards, and the Imperial Guards all have military positions."

Lu was still unwilling. She really didn't know what her mother and husband were thinking. How could Kangge'er go down this path?

After thinking about it, he said hesitantly: "Mother, why don't you just forget it? Your daughter-in-law really doesn't want Kang Ge'er to learn Lao Ziwu. Wouldn't it be better to let him live in peace? Anyway, our family can afford to support him. Why not..." Just let him stay at home.

"shut up!!"

Before Lu finished speaking, Song Shengfu was so angry that she wanted to hit him on the head with the pill beside her, open her head and see what she was thinking!

Duan Jingzong interrupted Lu in a harsh voice. Perhaps because he was angry, Duan Jingzong's face turned red and he couldn't stop coughing.

"Ahem, the woman is ignorant and still keeps talking."

Having never seen Duan Jingzong so angry, Lu and Duan Jing'an were both a little scared. After recovering from their shock, Lu quickly stepped forward and patted Duan Jingzong's chest to help him breathe more easily.

Duan Jing'an also looked at his elder brother with some concern.

Duan Jingzong pushed Lu away and looked at her coldly: "Kang Ge'er does have a good mother who wants to support him for the rest of his life. Do you want to use the entire Duan family to play house with him?!"

"Lu, listen carefully, the Duan family is not just his Duan family. If Duan Chengkang doesn't want to study, he must follow this path, otherwise...

Duan Jingzong felt a little tight in his chest, but he continued speaking.

"Otherwise, you're not worthy of being a member of the Duan family!!"

Duan Jingzong made another harsh remark and then burst into coughing and wheezing.

At this time, Mrs. Lu was so scared that she collapsed on the ground. Seeing that the master was angry, the maids present did not dare to say a word, let alone step forward to support her.

Duan Jing'an stepped forward, helped Duan Jingzong to sit down, and handed him a cup of tea. Only then did Duan Jingzong feel a little relieved.

Song Shengfu then spoke: "Hurry up and help your wife up."

Mrs. Lu was still immersed in what her husband had just said and hadn't reacted yet. She leaned on the maid with a dazed look on her face.

How could my husband be so cruel?

Seeing Lu's look, Song Shengfu didn't want to say anything more. She said she was tired and sent them away.

Then he instructed Suchun to wait until Kangge'er finished school tomorrow and have him come to Bisongyuan for dinner.

The three of them left the yard together. Duan Jing'an wanted to say something but was stopped by Duan Jingzong.

Duan Jingzong's expression returned to normal. He looked at Duan Jing'an and whispered to him to go back and rest quickly because he had to go to work tomorrow.

Duan Jing'an knew that this was not a good time to speak, so he glanced at his sister-in-law secretly, nodded in agreement, and bowed to take his leave.

Duan Jingzong and Lu returned to Minghui Hall in silence. After arriving, Duan Jingzong went straight to the study, leaving Lu alone there.

Lu stood in the yard for a while, then returned to the main house in a huff, smashed everything in the house, and fell on the couch, crying bitterly.

Duan Jingzong also heard the noise in the main house and felt a little annoyed. Mrs. Lu was always so unreasonable about these things.

A loving mother often spoils her child. She has never thought about the future of the Duan family, but she must not be allowed to make the decision on this matter.

Mrs. Lu knew her husband was determined, and her mother-in-law was even more determined. She had to think of a way. Kang'er, she had to ask Kang'er tomorrow.

It was already late, so Mrs. Lu did not bother Duan Chengkang.

I could only wait until the next day and look for Duan Chengkang after school.

But the servant who was sent out came back to report that the young master had already gone to Bisongyuan.

Lu was a little anxious and hurried to Bisongyuan. When she arrived at the door of Bisongyuan, she hesitated. Thinking of her mother-in-law's expression last night, she didn't dare to go in.

Someone close to Song Shengfu had already told her that Mrs. Lu had been standing at the door. She felt helpless, wondering if Mrs. Lu had been under a spell. She had to wake her up today.

"Go, have someone invite the Madam in and set the table for lunch. We'll eat together today."

Duan Chengkang was holding Xuan'er in his armpit with one hand. The two brothers were playing and joking. They heard their mother was at the door and their grandmother said that they were happy to have dinner together today.

Except for Mrs. Lu, everyone else was eating happily. Mrs. Lu looked at the people enjoying the meal, and hesitated to speak, constantly looking at Song Shengfu and Kang Ge'er.

Sister Wei, who was standing by, noticed it and felt a little strange. Why was her aunt acting so strangely today?

But it’s an adult matter, so children shouldn’t ask too much. This was what her uncle said, so she pretended not to see it.

After the meal, Song Shengfu sent Wei Jie'er and Xuan Ge'er away, leaving only Lu and Kang Ge'er.