Farming and reading family

Compiling the family tree was originally a good thing, but after hearing what his father said, Chen Ke felt that there would definitely be a quarrel.

His wife has a gentle personality and will not argue with others even if she is wronged.

But the third son's wife is not easy to talk to. Besides, she is now running her own business to make money, and the third son has to listen to her. If things get out of hand, the family will be divided at best, and divorced at worst.

"What's there to discuss? I've thought of everything for you. Don't worry about it." Chen Fansheng made the decision with a wave of his hand.

Seeing that his father's expression was no longer negotiable, Chen Ke had no choice but to stand up and take his leave.

As soon as he came out of his father's room, he saw his eldest brother coming back in a hurry.

"Brother." Chen Kerang stepped aside and saluted.

Chen Qing looked at Chen Ke and then at his father's room: "Wait for me."

He went to say hello to his father, then turned around and motioned Chen Ke to go out with him.

Looking at his elder brother's expression, Chen Ke probably knew what his father was planning.

"Did Dad talk to you about compiling the family tree?" Chen Qing asked after closing the door.

Chen Ke nodded: "It's just..."

"Let's go to your house and talk." Chen Qing saw people coming and going at the door.

Chen Ke took his elder brother to his house. Only He was the doorman at home. Everyone else had gone to Luo's house to attend the wedding and had not returned.

After hearing Chen Ke's story about his father's plan, Chen Qing also felt that it was not feasible.

Even if others don't say anything, it is definitely not right not to let my second brother and sister-in-law be properly included in the family tree. Their Chen family has achieved its current situation thanks to my second brother and sister-in-law.

If the situation gets serious, what will happen if my second brother's wife and I get divorced?

"You should discuss this matter with your second brother's wife first." Chen Qing suggested.

"I don't even know how to start." Chen Ke was embarrassed.

"Second sister-in-law is very reasonable. You should discuss it with her first. She will definitely understand you."

Chen Ke thought about it and said, "How about calling my third brother over to discuss this together?"

Chen Qing thought about his third brother's wife's temper and thought he would get angry: "Talk to your wife first and see what to say."

Chen Ke nodded.

Gao E didn't stay at Luo Dagang's house for long. She exchanged greetings with the people who came to congratulate her for a while and then went home with Lu Qingluo.

"When I get married, you must also give me such a lively banquet." Lu Qingluo said suddenly.

Gao E looked at Lu Qingluo in shock: "Do you have someone you like?"

"There is a stroke in the eight characters." Lu Qingluo said seriously.

"Who?" Gao E thought that Lu Qingluo also wanted to get married. It seemed that the person who got married first needed to motivate the others to get married.

"I am planning to get married. Doesn't this count as a stroke of fate?" Lu Qingluo said seriously.

Gao E gave this explanation full marks.

Lu Qingluo didn't continue.

As soon as the two entered the house, they saw Chen Ke sitting in the thatched pavilion.

"Isn't my husband with Mr. Du and the others?" Gao E said as she walked over.

Lu Qingluo went straight to the backyard.

"Dad wanted to discuss something with me, so I came back first." Chen Ke smiled dryly.

As soon as Gao E saw Chen Ke's smile, she knew that this was another difficult matter for Chen Ke: "So, are you done with this?"

"Yeah." Chen Ke said awkwardly, "Dad and I discussed compiling the family tree, and he said...women are not allowed to be included in the family tree. Only the surname of a woman can appear."

Gao E was stunned for a moment: "My husband agreed?"

"I say let's discuss it again." Chen Ke said hurriedly.

"What do you think, my husband?" Gao E looked at Chen Ke.

"Not all families compile their genealogies this way..." Chen Ke said slowly, "Let's discuss it."

It sounds nice and we can negotiate it, but it’s just a matter of who makes the concession.

Gao E thought that she could be excluded from the Chen family tree, or even not be in the Chen family, depending on Chen Ke's attitude.

"Also..." Chen Ke looked at Gao E, who was so calm and guilty, "Dad said that we should compile the family tree starting from grandfather, and include my second uncle's family in the tree as well."

Gao E knew what Chen Fansheng was thinking. He was just old and living a good life, so he felt that the past was over and they were still a family.

Especially since Chen Fancai left, his life or death is still unknown, and the living are not as important as the dead.

I can understand it, but I don’t agree with it.

"I don't agree with these two points." Gao E said firmly.

Chen Ke looked at Gao E in surprise. He thought Gao E would disagree, but he didn't expect her to be so direct.

"I am from a different family and married into your family. It doesn't matter whether my name is on the family tree or not, but what about my granddaughter?" Gao E questioned.

It is highly likely that she and Chen Ke will not have any more children, let alone a girl.

But she already has five sons, and she doesn't believe that she can't give birth to a granddaughter among her five sons.

Let Chen Fancai's family be included in the family tree?

Isn't that like pouring rat shit into your own pot?

People like that will be kicked out even if they are in the family tree, let alone included in it.

"As a human being, you must know what is right and wrong and have a bottom line. Your husband knows very well what Chen Fancai's family has done. By allowing such people to appear in the family tree, are we telling future generations that our Chen family can accept despicable and shameless people?" Gao E stared at Chen Ke.

Chen Ke avoided Gao E's gaze: "I don't want to either, but Dad..."

Gao E knew that the three Chen brothers had no way to deal with Chen Fansheng: "Actually, there's no rush."

Chen Ke looked up at Gao E in surprise.

"I just mentioned it. If we can't reach a consensus, let's put it aside for now." Gao E said directly.

"Dad is in a hurry. He wants to build an ancestral hall." Chen Ke said the second half of the sentence in a low voice.

"I didn't think it through." Gao E said solemnly, "Our Chen family is just an ordinary family. If we compile a family tree now, people will think that our Chen family has a little money and has lost their minds."

"Why not wait until my husband passes the imperial examination and returns home in glory? It won't be too late to repair it then." Gao E suggested.

When talking about returning home in glory, Chen Ke cleared his throat unconsciously.

"Dad shouldn't rush you, it will affect your studies." Gao E saw that Chen Ke didn't say anything.

Chen Ke laughed dryly: "Yes."

Gao E laughed.

You have to fill the hole you dug yourself.

Don't rush to fight for a result in some things. Let it go and you will find that there is no need to fight.

Chen Ke didn't stay long and left, saying he was going to find Mr. Du.

The next day, Lianxin came over before Gao'e got up.

"You just got married, so you don't need to come over these few days." Gao E wanted the two of them to cultivate their relationship.

"I'm coming over to eat." Lian Xin was a little dissatisfied. "The leftover food from yesterday's banquet was given to the villagers."

She also thought that the food would be enough to eat for two days, although that was the custom.

Gao E thought she was being too sentimental: "Then you go and eat first." Gao E had no choice but to get up.

When Gao E got up, she saw Luo Qing'er had also come.

"Your family just had a wedding, why are you all running to me?" Gao E looked at Luo Qing'er.

"My brother didn't get up to cook." Luo Qing'er spread her hands.

Gao E looked at Lian Xin who was carrying her large basin in the kitchen, wanting her to take it easy.

That morning, Gao E got up and opened the door. She was so cold that she almost shrank back. Then she realized that winter had already arrived and the weather had become completely cold.

I've already asked Uncle Ma and the others to make charcoal. I'll bring it back and put it away when I have time in the next two days.