Chapter 0008: The Unparalleled Golden Thigh

The bond between siblings is profound, and blood is thicker than water. It truly reaches the point of extreme resentment; an elder brother would not keep the letters from his younger brother entrusted to others for an extended period.

As a nephew, there is no reason for Second Uncle Wei Zhongxian to show favoritism, helping the eldest while neglecting the second.

If there is to be one, how is it that Brother Liangqing became the Duke of Ningguo, while he himself remains obscure, not even having his name mentioned?

If it weren't for his father and elder brother being present, Wei Liangchen would probably have slapped himself hard, unaware of the blessings he possesses! My second uncle is already Wei Zhongxian, what do I even bother with the imperial examination, what is the point of striving!

As for the future fate of Second Uncle Wei Zhongxian, the loyal officials instinctively erased it from their minds

Although the father did not speak, his affirmative attitude towards the matter was evident.

On the shoulders of a loyal minister, there is certainly no sense of righteousness; not only is there not a trace of shame, but rather an overwhelming excitement. In his past life, he relied on writing and storytelling, with no prospects whatsoever, and he would not let go of the opportunity to have such a golden thigh in this life.

It seems as if one has suddenly been possessed by a ghost, or as if one has been frightened by something.

Liang Chen pushed away Liang Qing's hand, his expression returning to normal, just as it had been before, showing no signs of difference. However, at this moment, Liang Chen's heart was tumultuous.

Wei Liangchen felt a bit puzzled, but soon came to terms with it. In this day and age, not everyone can live to their forties or fifties. Perhaps "he" had already died long before his second uncle rose to prominence, which is why he did not leave a name in the annals of history. Moreover, he feared that if it were not for him, the real Wei Liangchen would have long since perished under the brutal beating at the horse factory.

After his surprise, Liangqing could not help but feel joy; he was naturally simple-minded and was happy simply because his loved ones were alive.

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Liang Chen stood there in a daze, staring blankly at his father, unable to utter a single word for a long time

It should be noted that after Wei Zhongxian rose to prominence, his elder brother Liangqing was first granted the title of Duke of Suning and later the title of Duke of Ningguo. Moreover, their father Wei Jinde, at the age of 70, was also appointed as a thousand-household commander in the Jinyiwei, and he was conferred this title alongside Hou Guoxing, the son of Wei Zhongxian's close associate, Ke Yin Yue.

No matter how one puts it, Jin Zhong is still his own younger brother. Wei Jin De's claim that he does not miss him or worry about him is also false

Whether it is infamy lasting for ten thousand years or a reputation that endures for a hundred generations, in any case, Wei Zhongxian has left a name for eternity. This is the highest "treatment" in history that many people yearn for but cannot attain even at the cost of their lives.

Any reborn individual with a slight sense of integrity, who has received a "orthodox" historical education, upon realizing that they are the nephew of Wei Zhongxian, would likely feel a deep sense of shame, even resentment, with a strong sense of righteousness in their heart, feeling "ashamed to be related to such a person"

Wei Jinde knew that his younger brother could not read, so this family letter was written by someone he paid. The letter was filled with deep emotions, and every line revealed a sense of regret. Unfortunately, at that time, Wei Jinde's resentment towards Jinzhong had not dissipated, so he did not reply to Jinzhong's letter. Subsequently, he never received another family letter from Jinzhong.

In his view, if his uncle could still have Zhu Youjian dealt with despite the existence of a nephew who should not have existed, it would truly be intolerable. With his own nephew, if the Ming Dynasty were still to allow those Manchus beyond the pass to take advantage, that too would be equally intolerable

Because this matter is more miraculous than a miracle

This is truly ... ...

Liang Chen could not help but feel excited. The moment his father uttered the name Li Jinzong, it signified that he, Wei Liangchen, was not just an ordinary scholar who could not even pass the provincial examination, nor was he merely an average commoner, but rather the nephew of the Grand Eunuch, Wei Zhongxian, who held the title of Nine Thousand Years!

A seemingly supernatural remark suddenly brought the father’s thoughts back to the past, recalling the scenes of the two brothers growing up together, reflecting on everything that happened in the family after they reached adulthood, and remembering that late night when the younger brother was cornered at home by a group of debt collectors, and in a moment of desperation, he picked up a kitchen knife and swung it down...

He secretly scolded himself for being foolish again. Although he might be unfamiliar with his father's name, Wei Jinde, how could he not associate his elder brother Wei Liangqing's name with that of the esteemed Nine Thousand Years

If the history books of the previous life are not deceiving, the loyal minister can be certain that this uncle, who changed his name to Li Jinzong, is none other than the renowned and infamous eunuch in Chinese history—Wei Zhongxian, the Nine Thousand Years!

If it weren't for the inability to speak, Liang Chen truly wanted to tell his father and elder brother that in more than ten years, our Wei family will be prosperous

Wei Zhongxian achieved what countless scholars and literati in China had not accomplished for many years. His name, like a great mountain, firmly presses upon the history of the late Ming Dynasty, making it an indelible mark that future generations cannot avoid when studying this period of history.

No amount of exaggerated adjectives can adequately depict Wei Liangchen's state of mind at this moment

Wei Jinde let out a silent sigh; the matter concerning his second brother Jinzhong had always been a burden in his heart, the greatest shadow that loomed over him. If it had not been for the return of the youngest Zhang to the village, which stirred something within him, he might have kept it buried deep within, perhaps taking it to his grave.

Wei Jinde truly harbors deep resentment towards his ineffectual younger brother. If it had not been for the second brother's reckless actions—selling his wife, daughter, and property—his father would not have been driven to death, leaving this world with his eyes wide open.

Wei Jinde did not know what his younger son was thinking at that moment, he merely nodded slightly

Similarly, a seemingly supernatural remark made the son feel as if goosebumps had risen all over his body, and his heart was pounding violently.

Since my rebirth, I have been solely focused on how to excel in the imperial examination, yet I have not understood my own identity. As a loyal minister, I truly feel ashamed. It is a pity that in my previous life, I was a writer of online historical novels; this historical knowledge has truly gone to waste.

The loyal minister is truly stunned, to the point that he can hardly speak fluently

Liang Chen was so frightening that Wei Jinde was scared, and Liang Qing was also startled. The two of them held onto Liang Chen, and if it weren't for Liang Chen sneezing at that moment, Liang Qing might have even gone to strangle him.

Father, elder brother, I am fine

For this reason, Wei Jinde stated that he would never forgive Jin Zhong. However, twenty years have passed, and no matter how great the hatred was back then, how much of it can remain today?

A thigh, a golden thigh that Wei Liangchen had never imagined, an unparalleled golden thigh, just fell upon him without any warning, as if it were destined by fate.

Therefore, after all these years, apart from this letter, Wei Jinde knows nothing about his brother Wei Jinzong except that he changed his name to Li Jinzong and entered the palace to become a husband. He does not even know whether he is alive or dead now

However, it seems that there is no self in history

So, does that mean our second uncle is really not dead

The increasingly joyful minister occasionally glanced at his father, Wei Jinde, and then at his brother, Wei Liangqing, finding them more and more pleasing to the eye, more and more agreeable, and feeling an increasing sense of closeness.

Moreover, on the day he was granted the title of a thousand households in the Jinyiwei, his father Wei Jinde was very pleased to change his name to Wei Zhao, which means both wealthy and powerful