Chapter 1092: Chapter 1092

Let’s not talk about how Song Hong returned to the mansion all giddy to manage things up and down. Such a big matter surely couldn’t be concealed, nor was there a need to.

Now he wished he could announce to the whole world that he had a successful son.

Speaking of Song Chongjin, he returned home quite disappointed, looked at Wang Yongzhu’s expectant eyes, and shook his head: "He agreed to all those conditions."

Wang Yongzhu didn’t expect that Song Hong’s desire to recognize his son was so urgent? He actually agreed to all those conditions?

Instead of feeling happy, she grew even more vigilant. From her several encounters with Song Hong’s actions and words, he was definitely not the kind of naive person who would agree to anything just to acknowledge his son.

On the contrary, Song Hong was very shrewd. The fact that he agreed to such harsh conditions proves that he has more to gain from Song Chongjin.

Song Chongjin couldn’t ignore this point, which is why he wasn’t in the least bit happy, nor did he feel that Song Hong truly had any fatherly affection for him.

Nevertheless, since the decision was made, there was no turning back.

Old Granny Zhang calculated the days: "Since they are so eager for you to return, I reckon you’ll be spending the New Year at the mansion over there. As for what the situation is like in that mansion, you’ll only know once you’re inside. We might as well plan what to bring over."

This remark reminded Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin, who sat down to discuss.

In that unfamiliar mansion, it was imperative to take Gu Yu, Old Granny Wu, and Old Madam Ding along for peace of mind.

As for the family they just bought, although they held the deeds to them, they were newly acquired. Despite looking decent, they couldn’t be fully trusted.

In the end, they decided to bring along the two young lads to help with errands at the second gate, delivering things, and such.

The rest would stay at the courtyard, keeping it tidy, just in case they might return for a short stay.

As for belongings, they weren’t bringing much. When they came to the capital city, they had already left the heavy and worthless items in Jing County, bringing only gold and silver valuables.

Not to mention, Wang Yongzhu had a storage chest. The truly precious valuables were stored in the chest, making it the safest place.

What remained were clothes and regular jewelry, along with books belonging to Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu, which filled a box.

After packing, Old Granny Zhang had Song Chongjin discuss outside matters with Yang Zongbao.

She instructed Gu Yu to summon everyone except Old Yu Tou and the two lads.

Old Granny Wu and Old Madam Ding, being with Old Granny Zhang, had somewhat overheard things back in Jing County because they lived in the same courtyard.

Upon arriving in the capital, they noticed the master’s displeased expressions and frequent closed-door discussions. Naturally, those from Jing County were trusted more than those newly bought in the capital.

With two old women guarding the entrance, they had overheard bits and pieces, guessing five or six parts.

A few days back, the two old women, speaking secretly in their room, used to think their Old Master Graduate was blessed to have passed the graduate exam. They couldn’t even imagine the honor of him possibly becoming a Scholar and official.

Unexpectedly, they overheard whispers about the Old Master Graduate being the son of some noble patron in the capital? And now he’s going to recognize his lineage?

Both women found it hard to believe, as this was something only found in plays, yet it was happening to their own master.

Despite their excitement, seeing the master’s dissatisfaction and reluctance, they had to suppress their joy.

Upon hearing that everyone was to be called for instructions, the two old women exchanged a look and were quick to stand behind Old Granny Zhang.

Soon enough, the newly bought Old Hu and her daughter Xiao Mei came in, standing nervously in the hall, waiting for Old Granny Zhang to speak.

Old Granny Zhang wasted no words and directly said that her son-in-law’s biological father had come to acknowledge his lineage, and their family, except for Uncle Yang Zongbao, would move into the father-in-law’s large house. Fresh chapters posted on novel·fire·net

She asked who wished to follow and who preferred to stay here.

Upon hearing this, Old Granny Wu and Old Madam Ding were the first to declare: "Madam, we certainly want to follow you and the Graduate’s wife."

Gu Yu, needless to say, would also follow suit.

Then there were the newly acquired Old Hu and Xiao Mei. Xiao Mei, upon hearing this, seemed intrigued and eager to follow and see the grand mansion.

But Old Hu pulled her daughter back and, with lowered eyes, dutifully said: "As servants, we naturally obey the masters. If the masters want us to follow, we follow. If the masters want us to stay and guard the house, we will guard it well. Whatever the masters command!"

This showed great understanding and tact.

Old Granny Zhang nodded with satisfaction, thinking that Old Hu was quite clear-headed.

She thus said: "Though we’re going to live over there, we might have the chance to come back and stay for a few days. You all should guard this house well. Since my brother isn’t coming with us, someone must cook and wash clothes. You and your daughter can stay, cook meals, wash clothes, and clean the courtyard."

"Your husband will keep watching the door as usual. As for your two lads, they’ll join us, running errands and delivering things."

Old Hu’s eyes instantly lit up. Their family were all of servant status, skilled in service work, and only sought a good master for a stable life.

Encountering such a kind master with few people and not many affairs was already satisfying.

Unexpectedly, there was this unforeseen joy?

Old Hu lacked other insights but saw this clearly. Let alone anything else, just following the master to the large mansion meant that if their master stood firm in the future, newcomers wouldn’t surpass her two lads in status.

She promptly nodded: "Yes! I’ll go instruct them right away, to follow the master, mistress, and madam, and serve them well!"

"There’s one more thing I must say upfront, and you all better listen well! You people were bought with my daughter’s and son-in-law’s silver. Alive, you’re part of our family; dead, you’re our family’s ghosts! If you to the mansion and serve cautiously and well, you know my daughter is generous, and you won’t lack benefits."

"But if you were to heed a few words from others there, or shallowly take some benefits, speaking loosely about our family matters, passing messages to the other mansion, and doing things against us, I must tell you, your deeds are in my hands. If I can’t deal with others, I can still sell you to private mines or salt kilns for hard labor! You might gain benefits, but whether you’ll live to use them is uncertain! Regrets will be too late then!" Old Granny Zhang had learned from watching Lady Qi teach Wang Yongzhu about managing the household while in Jing County.