Chapter 1123 - Chapter 1123 Chapter 1123 Living Days Like These_1
Chapter 1123: Chapter 1123: Living Days Like These_1 Chapter 1123: Chapter 1123: Living Days Like These_1 Yang Wenxiao chuckled upon hearing her words, “My girl, although every story has two sides, you should take whatever this couple says, and cut it in half–no, into quarters.”
“Grandpa Emperor, I understand the situation, and what they did was indeed wrong, but they raised Tong Sanlang, and for that great kindness, it should outweigh their previous faults.”
Yang Wenxiao’s smile remained unchanged upon hearing her explanation, “You side with your parents, considering their feelings; you’re filial. Go back, and I will convey your words to Tong Sanlang, telling him to visit the residence tomorrow.”
“Thank you so much, Grandpa Emperor!” Bai Zhi said hurriedly with a beaming smile of gratitude.
After she left, Yang Wenxiao called Tong Sanlang over and relayed Bai Zhi’s words, “Visit them tomorrow and see exactly what they’re hiding in their gourd.”
“Yes.” Tong Sanlang responded.
When he returned to the inner hall and told Qiao Xiaomai about this matter, Qiao Xiaomai rolled her eyes, “Don’t even enter the house; just speak in the courtyard.”
“Do you want to come with me?” Tong Tiehu asked.
Qiao Xiaomai rolled her eyes again, “What for? Do you want to be looked down upon? You can be the one to be mistreated.”
Tong Tiehu could do nothing but give a wry smile, “Alright.”
The next morning, after breakfast, Tong Tiehu hurried the horse carriage out of the Palace.
This time, he went alone, not seeking Gao Lian’s company. When he arrived at the Bai Residence, the gatekeeper allowed him in without question upon seeing him.
The guest house was located in the front courtyard of the residence; he went straight there.
In the courtyard where Tong Xingda and his family lived, the Zhang Family and Qiao Meipan were seated making clothes. Bai Zhi had given them several bolts of cloth, all premium material. With nothing else to do, they used it to make clothes.
Tong Xingda had tied a hammock between two trees in the courtyard, where he lay leisurely swaying and cracking sunflower seeds, enjoying himself immensely.
Upon seeing Tong Sanlang appear at the entrance of the courtyard, Tong Xingda spit out the shell from his mouth and called out, “Oh, look who’s here, the cheeky brat.”
Tong Sanlang stepped forward and respectfully called out “Father,” then greeted “Mother.”
Zhang Family continued to sew without pause, merely glancing at him and sneering, “Now you’re someone who lives in the Imperial Palace. In the two times you’ve visited, you’ve never brought even a brick’s worth of silver. What use is there in raising you?”
Tong Sanlang ignored that comment and asked, “Mom, Dad, did you want to see me for something?”
“Indeed, we have something to discuss. You can see for yourself how good your father and I have it here. Just promise us that once we return to Anping Village, we can live like this, and we’ll pack up and leave right now.”
“With what I have, I can’t afford this lifestyle,” Tong Sanlang said bluntly.
All the cloth in Zhang Family’s hands was top-quality, and the snacks on the table looked as exquisite as those from the Imperial Kitchen. Furthermore, in the courtyard, there were two maids sweeping and doing laundry.
Such a lifestyle, he truly couldn’t afford.
“Then you may leave.” Zhang Family’s face darkened upon hearing his words, and she promptly shooed him away.
Tong Sanlang turned and walked away at her word.
As Zhang Family watched his unhesitating departure, her anger surged, “Stop right there!”