Chapter 551 - 549: The Reverse Scale
Qi Younian of course couldn’t bear to part with his granddaughter Ye Xinyan. If Ye Zi returned to the capital to live her life as the young lady of Duke An’s Mansion once more, and he and Brother Jia stayed behind in Clear Water Village, he didn’t know if they would ever have the chance to see each other again.
It was this granddaughter, who had come to him out of necessity, who worked alongside him to make a living, who gave him hope and a prosperous future.
Seeing the forlorn look on Qi Younian’s face, Jiang Yifan also felt compassion. Especially hearing Qi Jiaer’s tender and soft voice, he would feel very disappointed if he could never hear it again. Was Old Master Qi reluctant to go to the capital due to an attachment to his homeland, and also because of the huge gap in status with Duke An’s Mansion, hesitant to go to the capital?
If it weren’t for such considerations, he imagined that going to the capital would not only allow him to stay close to his granddaughter but also rapidly develop the construction business and showcase Old Master Qi’s true talents. The old master would certainly be willing then.
Jiang Yifan said, "According to what Sixth Master wrote in his letter, the wife of the heir apparent of Duke An has given birth to a son. It seems Duke An intends to acknowledge the child as the wife of the heir apparent’s, wanting Ah Yan to raise him just like she does with Brother Jia and Sanshun. From this perspective, it is imperative for Ah Yan to return to the capital. My suggestion is, once Ah Yan has settled her affairs here, it would be best for Old Master Qi and Brother Jia to accompany Ye Zi to the capital."
Jiang Yifan paused, looking at Qi Younian.
Qi Younian also paused, surprised. His Brother Jia and Sanshun were quite well-liked? But they were just two country lads, could they really compare with the rich and noble young men of the capital, to the point that even Duke An cherished them? However, what reason or status did he and Qi Jiaer have to follow Ye Zi to the capital?
Jiang Yifan further persuaded, saying: "You must have heard from Ah Yan, not only does Duke An and General Zhenyuan like Brother Jia, they also have high hopes for Sanshun. If these two youngsters could grow up and study in the capital, it would be countless times better than in Clear Water Village. You surely want Brother Jia and Sanshun to be successful and one day bring glory to their ancestors and return home in splendor, right?"