Chapter 0009: The Scenery Ahead is Boundless and Beautiful

A golden thigh, thicker than an elephant's leg, appeared before him. If he still does not know how to cherish and make good use of it, it would truly be a waste of his two lifetimes as a human.

As for whether it is considered settling accounts, it depends on the mood of Master Wei San

With this thought in mind, the loyal minister became even more composed

After a moment, Liang Chen suddenly dug out his long-unused brush and rummaged through the boxes to find a piece of dried ink cake residue. After mixing it with some water to dissolve it, he picked up the brush and wrote this line in a blank notebook he had used in the past at the social school.

Liang Chen hurried back to the house to digest this tremendous good news, leaving Liang Qing alone in the courtyard

Upon seeing the loyal minister, he laughed twice, yet in his heart, he vaguely guessed why his second uncle had changed his surname

Liang Qing curled her lips and remained silent

The loyal minister indeed believes that although his second uncle has not become a significant figure in the palace, he should have achieved some small accomplishments. However, he turned his eyes around and also remained silent.

This question perplexed Wei Jinde, as he too did not understand why the second son changed his surname. He then said to Liangqing with irritation: "Is being a husband really that impressive? Your second uncle changed his surname because he did not want to bring shame to our Wei family."

Liangqing felt somewhat anxious after seeing his father enter the house. He was eager to go in and share his thoughts with his father, but after hesitating several times at the door, he ultimately did not dare to enter

The matter of the provincial examination, which had always been a source of headache for him, was now completely cast aside, and all he could think about was how to go to the capital to meet his uncle, whom he had never met before.

Of course, there may be other reasons. For instance, there is a historical account that suggests Wei Zhongxian changed his surname to Li when his mother remarried, and later, after achieving success, he reverted to his original surname Wei

On the 8th day of the 6th month in the Year of the Rooster, upon hearing that Uncle had been appointed to the palace as a high official, I was filled with a mix of surprise and joy, difficult to express in words

"Father, why does Uncle Er want to change his surname?" Liangqing asked his father after seeing that his younger brother was fine.

However, no one ever expected that this gambler would one day experience such immense wealth.

When Wei Jinde spoke these words, he felt an inexplicable sadness. What he said was not wrong; not to mention Suining County, in the past few years alone, seven or eight individuals from Lishucun have gone to the capital to seek a living, but how many have returned

As soon as the words were spoken, Liangqing, however, did not take them seriously and said: "Of course, a husband should be successful. Father, did you not see the proud look on the youngest Zhang's face..."

When one becomes successful and achieves a respectable status, it is not too late to change back. Take Zhang's youngest son as an example; how do you know that before he made a name for himself in the palace, he did not also bear the surname Zhang

After returning to the room, Liang Chen alternated between sitting on the bed and on the stool, sometimes propping his chin on the table, unable to remain still. His face was a canvas of emotions, at times beaming with a broad smile, and at other times deeply furrowed in thought, his expressions shifting as rapidly as the changing weather.

Although this uncle will still need at least ten years to make his mark, when it comes to matters of affection, it is better to act early than late

Wei Jinde glanced at the two brothers, shook his head, and went into the house alone

He decided that from now on, regardless of who offended him or whom he found displeasing, he would record it all in this little booklet, and when the favorable winds of prosperity came in the future, he would have a heart-to-heart talk with each of them one by one

Liang Qing's thoughts differed from his father's; the grandeur of the Zhang family's youngest son returning home in glory left a deep impression in his mind. In his view, if the Yang family knew that their second uncle was the husband, they would certainly not dare to bully the eldest sister any longer or treat her as a servant.

Elder brother, I also went into the room

When the eunuchs have already wronged their ancestors and parents, they might as well change their surname as well. In this way, it provides some comfort, as at least they are losing the surname of outsiders, not that of their own family

After finishing this line, the loyal minister pondered for a moment and then picked up his pen to add another sentence— "The Wu family has a daughter, Xiu Zhi, who laughed at me regarding the matter of the court examination; she will surely become a beauty in the future."

Regarding why the second uncle castrated himself to enter the palace and become a husband, Liangqing asked his father, but Wei Jinde did not respond. Liangchen was not interested in this matter, as he already knew the reason why the second uncle entered the palace

This matter also struck the loyal minister as strange. As the saying goes, a true man stands tall and firm, never changing his name or family name. It is unreasonable for the second uncle, who could inflict such a severe wound upon himself, to change his surname after entering the palace. This seems somewhat illogical. A clear example is right before us; the youngest member of the Zhang family, who returned home in glory, did not change his surname.

This venerable figure, despite having a poor reputation in historical records, has not been disparaged by his relatives

People, after all, care about their reputation; even if they engage in shameful acts, they will find ways to convince themselves, or rather, to deceive themselves.

After finishing, the loyal minister blew on the ink marks, then let out a sly laugh and put away the booklet

However, regardless of what the true reason may be, Wei Liangchen believes that even if his second uncle were to change his name to Daxiong or Xiaofu, he would still recognize his own family. Otherwise, he would not have supported his elder brother and nephew so generously after achieving success.

Liangqing casually responded without paying attention to his younger brother

In simple terms, it is the lament of a gambler

Father, how can the Yang family still bully our elder sister when our second uncle is serving as a husband in the palace

However, from another perspective, the matter of Second Uncle changing his surname also indicates that this venerable figure, who has lived for nine thousand years, is still aware of shame; otherwise, he would not have changed his surname

Wei Jinde suddenly reminded the two brothers: "No one in the village knows about your second uncle becoming a husband, so you must not tell anyone. Do not mention it to your elder sister either, as the Yang family is unaware of your second uncle entering the palace. If they find out, it will make things even harder for your elder sister."

Wei Jinde sighed and said, "With so many husbands in the palace, how many can truly stand out? Just take our county as an example, how many Zhang family youngest sons are there? Don't think that your second uncle is impressive just because he is a husband in the palace. Besides, I don't even know whether your second uncle is still alive or not"

This is akin to the heroes of the rivers and lakes who engage in banditry and robbery; who among them dares to use their real names? They all adopt aliases and pseudonyms. There were the heroes of Liangshan in the past, and later the likes of Chuang Wang and the Eight Kings, none of whom dared to use their real names before they made a name for themselves.

If heaven blesses him, then perhaps Lao Er Jin Zhong is not dead, but who knows what he is doing in the palace? To take a step back, given Lao Er's temperament, if he truly manages to make a name for himself in the palace, would he not come home to take a look?

The reason is mostly as his father said, that he does not want to bring shame to the Lao Wei family. After all, becoming a eunuch, while it may provide a means of sustenance and the opportunity for wealth and status, comes at a significant cost. It is a path that one would not take unless absolutely desperate. Therefore, this disgraceful matter should not bring shame to the ancestors.

However, I do not know what to think

Liangqing involuntarily displayed a look of envy on his face as he spoke. Wei Jinde, upon seeing this, let out a snort in anger, which frightened Liangqing into silence.

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