429 Accept It
“Good children, you’ve brought glory to your parents.”
General Qi was very happy. Su Hua’s ranking was extremely high. There was hope for him to be in the top three.
He was happy for his daughter’s grandson to have such great achievements.
“Chong, don’t be discouraged. If you want to take the exam again next time, study hard for the next three years. You’ll definitely succeed next time.”
General Qi encouraged Su Chong. Su Chong was slightly worse than Su Hua and Zhou Heng, but he was also a good seedling.
Su Chong smiled and said, “I’m fine. I’m already satisfied that I was able to take the exam. Speaking of which, I prefer to practice martial arts.”
“If you like martial arts, it’s good too. Eldest Cousin, you can participate in the martial arts examination. Although you missed last year’s elective examination and can’t make it to the registration now, you can challenge those who passed the elective examination. You’ll be qualified if you defeat one. With your martial arts skills, you might be able to become the top scorer.”
Qi Xingzhi said with a smile.
Su Chong was deep in thought. “Now that you mention it, I really want to participate. I’ll consider it.”
“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Anything is fine.”
Madam Zhao said gently. She was already very happy. Her current life was really good enough. She only hoped that her children could be happy and safe.
Su Sanlang also looked at the children gently. He thought the same as Madam Zhao.
During this period of time, they had been staying in the general’s residence. General Qi did not allow them to return.
He said that he would at least wait until the Wei family sent a message.
Calculating the time, it shouldn’t take long.
A servant came in to report.
General Qi quickly asked, “Is Lord Wei here?”
“General, it’s not Lord Wei. It’s Lord Yan.”
It was Yan Qingyun.
General Qi frowned. He looked at Madam Zhao and said, “Let him in.”
Previously, he had given Yan Qingyun five days. When the time was up, Yan Qingyun had personally come to apologize. Now, he was here again. What did he mean? He wanted to see what else he could do.
Yan Qingyun quickly came to the hall. He cupped his hands and bowed. “Greetings, Father-in-law.”
Yan Qingyun smiled gently at Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao and said, “Mianmian, San Lang, I want to congratulate you.”
“Thank you, Father.”
Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao thanked him.
Yan Qingyun looked at Su Hua, Su Chong, and Zhou Heng. “Grandpa congratulates you too.”
Su Hua, Su Chong, and Zhou Heng also nodded humbly and thanked him.
Only then did Yan Qingyun pick up the box and walk forward. He walked to Madam Zhao’s side and slowly said, “Mianmian, I’ve let you down. There are many things your mother left behind that I don’t know how to manage anymore, but I’ve converted them into money to compensate you as a dowry. After you accept them, you can do whatever you want.”
Yan Qingyun opened the box. There was a thick stack of banknotes inside. He said solemnly, “There’s a total of 50,000 taels of banknotes inside. Keep it well.”
Facing this sudden large sum of money, Madam Zhao’s subconscious reaction was to reject it.
Without waiting for her to speak, General Qi spoke first. “Take it. If your mother was still alive, these things would have been given to you long ago. If you had brothers, you could have gotten a share when you got married. Unfortunately, your mother’s life is short. She only has you as a child. What’s hers is yours. You deserve it.”
Madam Zhao did not have a strong personality. She did not have any memories, but her nature was actually the same.
General Qi did not want Madam Zhao to refuse. This thing belonged to her to begin with. It was already good enough that Yan Qingyun gave it all to her.
Of course, he knew that almost everything had been stolen. Qi Xinyue was vicious. After so many years, it had long been hers.
He didn’t want it back in the past, but as long as the Qi family wanted it, they had plenty of ways. Even if Qi Xinyue ate it, they had ways to make her spit it out.
It was the same now. He didn’t care what method Yan Qingyun used as long as the things were brought over.
General Qi was dignified. Yan Qingyun smiled gently and placed the box in Madam Zhao’s hand. “Your grandfather is right. This should have been yours.”
Half of the Yan family’s fortune was gone. Yan Zhiyuan tried his best to stop him, but he finally managed to gather the money.
Now that Madam Zhao had accepted it, everything could be over.
Madam Zhao held the box and pursed her lips. After hesitating for a while, she said, “Father, thank you.”
Madam Zhao felt very uncomfortable calling Yan Qingyun father.
Hearing this, Yan Qingyun smiled happily.
General Qi’s face was cold. He hoped that Yan Qingyun would be more self-aware and leave quickly.
He could not chase him away in front of his granddaughter.
However, Yan Qingyun pretended not to know and happily stayed for dinner. Before he went back, he gently asked the children to go back to stay.
General Qi couldn’t take it anymore. He sneered. “Lord Yan, forget it. I’m afraid they’ll be despised by some people.”
Yan Qingyun still maintained his smile. He looked at Madam Zhao with a sigh and said, “Mianmian, as long as Father is still around, there will always be a place for you in the family. When Father is no longer around, Father won’t be able to control them anymore. No matter what, your family must be safe. No matter where you are, Father will be happy.”
Yan Qingyun did not talk about Yan Zhiyuan, nor did he sugarcoat his words. He only sighed like an old father.
He only stated his position.
Madam Zhao looked at Yan Qingyun’s benevolent intermediate face and felt touched. She nodded. “Thank you, Father. I’ll be fine.”
Yan Qingyun smiled and nodded. Then, he bowed respectfully to General Qi and smiled at Father Qi and Mother Qi before leaving.
After Yan Qingyun left, General Qi’s expression softened. He looked at Madam Zhao and said, “Grandpa doesn’t object to you interacting with him, but you can’t be careless. Yan Zhiyuan and Yan Zhenzhen don’t have the same mother as you. Qi Xinyue’s death was well deserved, but Yan Zhiyuan and Yan Zhenzhen might not think so. You’ve been gentle and kind since you were young. Grandpa also knows that you’re not their match in terms of scheming, so we won’t interact if we can avoid it.”
General Qi looked at Su Chong and Su Hua and smiled gently. “I’m not worried about you children.”
Madam Zhao nodded obediently. She understood.
“Alright, I’m going back to my room too. I’m getting old.”
General Qi smiled and sighed.
It was getting dark. It was about time to wash up and sleep.
After Su Chong and the others left the hall, General Qi instructed Father Qi, “Go and rush the Wei family tomorrow and ask them what they mean.”
It had been so long. There should be some sound from them.
After such a long time, they should be able to find something.
Father Qi nodded. “Don’t worry, Grandfather. I’ll ask tomorrow.”
General Qi looked at Father Qi. The baby back then was already a middle-aged man. If he hadn’t been injured and retired, he would probably be gone. God had mercy on him.
Father Qi grinned, revealing his white teeth and a bright smile. He didn’t know why his grandfather looked at him so emotionally, but it was right to smile.
