Chapter 141: Differences in Upbringing

Old Master Hua was furious at Hua Changxi's departure, feeling both the shame and anger of losing face in front of outsiders, and the pain and disappointment that Hua Changxi did not care about the feelings of her family.

"Don't worry about her. Her wings have hardened. If she wants to leave, let her leave. The family will go on without her. Everyone, sit down and eat."

Old Master Hua suppressed his anger, signaled everyone to use their chopsticks, and then began to eat with his head down.

The atmosphere was oppressive and stagnant. Everyone didn't want to touch the old man's bad luck at this time, so they could only pick up their chopsticks and eat without tasting anything.

At the dining table, Hua Mingzhe and his three sons and Third Master He were all extremely depressed. They had abandoned their reunion with their families to come to the Hua family for a meal, never expecting to see such a farce.

In the dull atmosphere, the lunch ended hastily. Afterward, Hua Mingzhe and his three sons found an excuse to leave the Hua family, and Third Master He also took Hua Wuniang and the child and left immediately after.

The carriages of the two families drove out of Xiuzheng Ward one after another.

"That Hua Jiuniang is too disobedient and unfilial."

In the carriage, for Hua Hongchen and Hua Hongtao, who were seeing Hua Changxi for the first time, today was truly an eye-opener.

Hua Hongtao: "Uncle Minghe is too incompetent. Watching Hua Jiuniang talk back to Grandfather Bin, he didn't even manage it. If I were him, I would have taught Hua Jiuniang a lesson long ago."

Hua Hongchen: "Yes, I used to think he was the most responsible person in Grandfather Bin's family, but now it seems that is an exaggeration."

Hua Hongtao suddenly sneered: "So what if the whole family are cultivators? Even the granddaughter dares to talk back to the grandfather. Such a family will not flourish."

Hua Hongchen: "Thinking that I have to flatter such people in the future makes me feel uncomfortable."

Hua Mingzhe looked at his two sons who were discussing: "Enough, stop talking. Before obtaining the body-refining technique, you cannot show the slightest contempt for Hua Bin's family in front of them. If you miss the technique because of your own improper words and deeds, and lose your future, you will have to bear it yourself."

Seeing his father was angry, Hua Hongchen hurriedly said: "Father, don't worry, we know the importance of the matter. We are just complaining in private."

Hua Hongtao also followed: "Yes, in the Count's Mansion, we have long been on good terms with Hua Silang and the others. It's just this Hua Jiuniang we saw today, rebellious and distant, with an arrogant look that doesn't put anyone in her eyes."

Hua Mingzhe sighed: "The more capable people are, the harder they are to befriend."

Hua Hongchen and Hua Hongtao listened and looked at each other, both silent.

When their family was still glorious, they were often taken by the Count and the heir to socialize, and they had seen some heaven-favored children. Although some heaven-favored children were approachable, most were indifferent, similar to Hua Changxi's attitude toward them today.

Hua Mingzhe: "Regardless, you still have to take the initiative to befriend Hua Jiuniang in the future."

While speaking, the father and three sons returned to the mansion. As soon as the three arrived home, they were called to the main courtyard.

The great elder Hua Xianyao, who was over seventy years old, was waiting for the three to return: "Why did you come back so early?"

Hua Mingzhe immediately told the farce that happened at Hua Bin's house: "Uncle Bin was furious. I saw that today was not the time to talk about things, so I brought the two children back first."

After hearing this, the great elder frowned: "Hua Bin doesn't know how to discipline his descendants." As he spoke, he looked at Hua Tai: "If you have a chance, remind him more. How can a grandfather let a junior ride on his head, and a young lady at that."

Hua Tai thought of the rebellious Hua Changxi and had a headache: "Father, Hua Bin has a set of ways to discipline his descendants. Most of his grandsons and granddaughters listen to the family's arrangements. It's just Hua Jiuniang who grew crooked."

The great elder snorted: "Still, the means are not tough enough. If the means are tough enough, even if they grow crooked, they can be straightened. How hard can it be to manage a young lady?"

Hua Tai: "My son thinks that tough means are useless against Hua Jiuniang, and might even be counterproductive."

The great elder scoffed at this. He believed that under a heavy fist, everyone would submit. As long as the falling fist was hard enough, even the hardest bones could be smashed to pieces.

"Enough, don't talk about Hua Jiuniang. A young lady can't change anything. As long as Hua Bin still wants to prove himself in front of the clan members, we can achieve our goal through him."

Afterward, the great elder talked to Hua Tai and Hua Mingzhe about the Count's Mansion.

Hua Hongchen and Hua Hongtao saw that there was nothing for them to do, so they gave Hua Wanyue a look, and the three siblings left the room one after another.

"Wanyue, you have been in contact with Hua Jiuniang in the Medicine Department. What do you think of her?"

Hua Wanyue thought for a while and said: "Hua Jiuniang's medical skills are indeed beyond reproach, but I don't like her. She is too arrogant. Even when the heir's Shu Ran took the initiative to get closer to her, she had an indifferent attitude."

Hua Hongchen asked again: "I heard she is quite famous in the Medicine Department?"

Hua Wanyue sneered: "What kind of fame is that? It's just that she taught the servants in the Servant Hall for a period of time. No one in the Medicine Department had ever taught like that before, which made her stand out."

"Do you know? Now the Chief's two disciples, and Gu Jinfan of the Duke of Xin's Mansion, are all teaching in the Medicine Department. After they started teaching, there is nothing left for Hua Jiuniang."

"When Hua Jiuniang taught, only some servants listened. But when Gu Jinfan and the others teach, the entire Medicine Department is mobilized, and seats are hard to come by. Who remembers Hua Jiuniang now?"

After hearing this, Hua Hongtao said directly: "Father still asked us to take the initiative to befriend Hua Jiuniang. I think we should forget it."

Hua Hongchen: "We still need to keep up appearances."

At the same time, Third Master He also took Hua Wuniang and the child back to the Marquis Wu Yi Mansion.

"Wuniang, you take the child back to the room first. I will go pay respects to Father and Mother."

Watching Third Master He's receding back, Hua Wuniang felt somewhat lonely. Her treatment in the He family had indeed improved, but only in terms of food and drink.

Third Master had never taken her to the main courtyard to pay respects to the Marquis and the Marchioness, nor did he ever tell her about the He family's affairs. Although the Marchioness and the heir's wife sent things every month, they had never seen Xiaoman. When there were gatherings in the family and relatives and friends came, they had never let her attend.

Today, Third Master took the initiative to accompany her back to her maiden family to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Although she was overjoyed, she also guessed that he had other purposes. Judging from his performance in the Hua family today, he was aiming at Jiuniang.

Hua Wuniang thought of Jiuniang's temperament, and her face showed worry. She could foresee that no matter what Third Master wanted to get from Jiuniang, he would not get his wish.

Hua Wuniang looked down at the child in her arms and whispered: "I hope Third Master won't vent his anger on us mother and child when the time comes."

In the main courtyard of the Hou Fu, Third Master He told the He family everything he had experienced in the Hua family.

After hearing this, the Marquis Wu Yi laughed twice: "A capable person appeared in the family, and the first to jump out to hold them back was their own family. It's truly ridiculous and sad."

After laughing, the Marquis Wu Yi straightened his face: "That Hua Changxi will definitely be a figure in the future. Although she is a young lady and a junior, she can not be judged by outsiders, nor can she be swayed by family feelings. These are not things ordinary people can do."

The Marchioness heard this and disagreed: "Such a person is ultimately too cold and heartless."

The Marquis Wu Yi shook his head: "To accomplish great things, one cannot be disturbed too much."

The Marchioness: "Hua Jiuniang is just a young lady. What great things can she do? In my opinion, she just has slightly stronger personal ability, but like her, she can't even handle the relationship with her family well. One can imagine that she is probably not easy to get along with in front of outsiders. Such a person is suitable to be a lone ranger and can't accomplish anything."

The Marquis Wu Yi agreed with this and couldn't help but look at his two granddaughters: "Sirong, Siqi, what do you think of Hua Changxi?"

Hua Sirong thought for a while and said: "Hua Changxi is indeed too maverick."

Hua Siqi also talked about the comparison between Hua Changxi's teaching and the teaching of Gu Jinfan, Mu Qingying, and Yuan Tianchou: "Hua Changxi just taught purely. Although she also gathered some people, they were all servants and useless."

"Although Gu Jinfan and the three didn't teach as long as Hua Changxi, their harvest was definitely much more than Hua Changxi's. Just say in terms of reputation in the Medicine Department, Gu Jinfan and the three can be said to be known to everyone in the Medicine Department now. And Hua Changxi? Maybe only the servants in the Servant Hall still remember her."

Hua Sirong added: "Sun Nu feels that whether it is medical skills or alchemy, Hua Changxi is definitely above Gu Jinfan and the three. Her teaching takes care of the servants, and she teaches basic medical knowledge. While Gu Jinfan and the three teach spiritual plants and spiritual pills, which is why they are more popular than Hua Changxi."

"Sun Nu thinks that if Hua Changxi were willing to teach about spiritual plants and spiritual pills, she would definitely not lose to Gu Jinfan and the three. But I don't know the reason, she has never taught about spiritual plants and spiritual pills."

The Marquis Wu Yi looked at his two granddaughters: "You still think highly of Hua Changxi?"

Hua Sirong and Hua Siqi both nodded without any hesitation.

Hua Sirong: "Sun Nu feels that Hua Changxi has a very strong personality. Although she is not easy to befriend, she just makes people unable to help but pay attention to her."

Hua Siqi: "Hua Changxi is totally devoted when she teaches. When asked questions, she shares her insights without reservation. Sun Nu feels very lucky to have attended her classes."

After hearing this, the Marquis Wu Yi looked at Third Master He: "Third, the relationship with the Hua family cannot be broken. In the future, let your concubine return to her maiden family more often." He paused, "Remember to bring the child."

Third Master He nodded in response.

The Marquis Wu Yi added: "The Hua family's body-refining technique must be obtained as soon as possible. If the He family army starts body refining, it will definitely become a force that makes people wary in the future."

Third Master He thought of Hua Changxi's attitude toward him and looked troubled: "This is probably a bit difficult."

The Marquis Wu Yi was silent for a moment, then turned to the Marchioness: "In the future, let Hua Wuniang follow to meet guests. If our family has any banquets, send invitations to the Hua family as well."

"Between in-laws, we should help each other. If we treat Hua Wuniang better, the Hua family won't be able to not repay us, right?" ===== CHAPTER 142 =====