Chapter 25 No parent in the world does not love children [2]
Xie San looked at his son in amazement, and soon asked with a happy face, 'Chun'er, how did you learn to read and write? Why didn't you mention it before? Haven't seen you write and read before? Did your teacher teach you? ''
Xie Chun suddenly became angry. He knew that it was a stubborn teenager who was making trouble, but he could not control his emotions. He shouted loudly, 'I have been away from home for six years. Have you ever asked me if I can write and read? Asked if I had enough to eat? Did you ask if I wear warm clothes? Did you ask me if I was sick? It's all the teachers who take care of me and teach me. You only know how to love the second younger brother and the third younger sister. When did you take care of my life or death? ''
Xie San's face is red. He doesn't know how to explain to his eldest son, but he can't let down his father's dignity. He bows his head and apologizes to his son; Zhang Cheng was also unhappy while listening. He secretly complained that his uncle and aunt were too indifferent to him, and that he was too partial to his second cousin and third cousin. No wonder Chun didn't want to go home to celebrate the New Year and reunite with his family. But fearing that his father was a child, he didn't dare to speak for Xie Chun openly, so he had to hold his hands tightly on Xie Chun and persuade him to speak and explain to his elders.
Xie's mother, Wang Shi, heard her son shouting in the kitchen. Afraid of another dispute between them, she hurried to Xie Chun. After she asked him why, she explained to Xie Chun, 'Chun Er, it's not your parents who don't care whether you live or die. When your teacher asked you to leave, we didn't know what you were doing? I just saw that you and your teacher were together and barely enough to eat, while we all often went hungry. Your father often ate one meal a day and had to work in the field. Your father and I saw that your teacher liked you, so they didn't call you home and starve together. My parents are selfish, but as long as you live well, they will be relieved, Even if others say more gossip, parents will admit it. ''
Only then did Xie Chun and the stubborn young man understand why his parents hadn't visited him for six or seven years. The reason was poverty. They were afraid of looking for him, so their teacher didn't want him. The barren eldest son lived with them. In nine cases out of ten, he couldn't survive. Even though he was close to his son, he tried to resist the pain of missing him. He hadn't seen him in six or seven years, Xie Chun's boredom suddenly disappeared. He had been reluctant to go home, and was more or less angry with his parents. He was afraid that he would meet his father again, who was the same as his father in the previous life. The hurt still impressed him. The stubborn young soul who knew the truth of the matter slowly calmed down.
Xie Chun knelt down in front of his parents and apologized to them with shame: 'It's all because his son is unfilial, which made my parents angry. I always thought that my parents despised me, so I just had the bad words. I hope my parents can forgive the child.' '
Wang Shi just bowed her head and cried. She knew that no matter how she explained it, she could not make up for her debt to her son. Although the world forced her to do it, the son had suffered for six or seven years, which the couple could not make up for in their whole life. When the village people called his son and his mentor "big and small crazy", the son must have heard about it, Otherwise, we won't settle three quarrels.
Xie San, with tears in his eyes, touches Xie Chun's head and blames himself with shame, saying, 'Chun'er, you are still young and don't know why. My parents blame you for what you have done. Our Jie family is a new family who has moved from other places. The tax is much higher than that of the local people. You also know that our Jie family has more land, less tax and more money, so we can't support so many people, Children starved to death in those years. I saw that your mentor liked you, and he didn't have to pay taxes to support you both, so I wouldn't let your mother come home to you. To speak of it, I was unable to solve the problem. I treated your mothers badly, and I felt ashamed of your mentor. I only buried him after his death, and didn't give him anything in return. I didn't expect that he would not only support you, but also teach you to read and write. This is a great kindness, I don't know his name and address. How can we repay him later? ''
Only then did Xie Chun understand why the stubborn boy was so persistent. This is not only because he wanted to prosper his family, but also because he wanted to fulfill his mentor's last wish when he died, and also because he wanted to fulfill his spiritual promise to his mentor, hoping to complete a little bit of gratitude for his mentor.
Now that the misunderstanding has been clarified, the family gets along better. Zhang's mother and son also know the specific reason why Jie Chun is unwilling to go home. Seeing that Jie Chun's family gets along well, they are also very happy and happy.
After dinner, Xie Chun is not eager to copy books. Instead, he chats with his father and asks about his family's living conditions. Xie Sanyi excitedly tells his son, 'This year, the county magistrate has just changed, and the tax has been reduced since spring. My family has paid half of the tax less than before, which is enough to eat. As for the two liang silver you brought back, your mother will save it for you, I'm going to marry you in the future. I wanted to find a job as a waiter in the town. Now that you can read, it seems that you don't need it. ''
Xie Chun is immediately confused. The new magistrate has been in office for a long time, and he hasn't implemented the new policy. He hasn't heard how much he has contributed to the residents in the city. How can he reduce or exempt taxes in Zhaojiagou Village? Zhang Cheng patted Xie Chun's arm and pointed to the residence of Qin Dian officials. Xie Chun realized that it was Qin Dian officials who had done the work. Alas, he owed another debt of gratitude. He didn't know how to make up for it in the future.
Xie San doesn't know the reason. He praises the kindness of the new county magistrate endlessly. Xie Chun asks Zhang Cheng about the details of the new county magistrate. Zhang Cheng only knows the name of the new county magistrate, Tao Mingrun, and Jiangnan people, who were Jinshi during the Chenghua period.
When Liu Yi heard that Xie Chun's parents had come to the county seat, he came to visit him in a hurry, but Xie San and his wife knew him. Liu Yi thanked Xie Chun for saving his mother years ago, so he went to Zhaojiagou Village to visit Xie Chun's elders. He brought a lot of gifts, and told Father Xie that Liu's mother loved Xie Chun because he was smart and had already thought he would do something for his grandson. The relationship between the two families was closer. When Liu Yi left, They also gave some local products as gifts.
Xie San and others were going home after living in the county seat for three days. The night before last, Xie Chun called his father to his study and carefully lowered his voice and said, 'Dad, you know all these crops now. When you come home, they will be planted in the yard or in our wasteland. You should take good care of the planting. Don't let people steal them, and don't eat them hastily, Store them as I teach you and keep them as seeds for the coming year. This fruit is extremely rare. If it is well prepared, it can help me understand my family and bring me endless prosperity. You should take good care of it. For the time being, outsiders can't miss a message, or it will bring disaster to my family. ''
Xie San shivered excitedly after hearing this, which could bring the whole family endless glory and wealth. He looked at the young eldest son and wanted to be discredited. But just now his son handed him more than ten taels of silver. He said that it was the reward he earned from copying books. The silver made him believe more in his son. He worked hard for a year to harvest, and he didn't earn as much as his son from copying a book, This taught him the benefits of reading.
'Chun Er, don't worry. I will take care of these fruits. Even if your grandfather, uncle, uncle and mother are there, I will not tell them the truth. If they ask, I will say that you bought the medicinal materials on your behalf and will buy them for others in the future. They are worthless things.' Xie San promises to his son.
Xie Chun looks at his simple and honest father and says something like this to cheat his family. He thinks to himself, 'My father is simple minded. Don't fool me. Will my mother forgive us when she knows the truth?'
He wanted to tell the truth, but when he thought of five uncles, five aunts, two aunts, three aunts, five aunts, plus the clansmen, cousins and cousins, he couldn't help but have a cold war and refused to tell the truth.
When Xie San saw his son shivering, he immediately put his son in the bed to keep him from coming out. He also warned Xie Chun, 'Your body has always been weak, so you should wear more clothes. Don't give all the money to your mother. You also left some money for yourself. Buy more meat to make up for your body. You look thin and ugly.'
'This is another set of lies. I have been fooled, and my father has also deceived me.' ' Xie Chun lies in the bed, secretly gnashing his teeth and muttering in hatred.