In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 993 What are your plans for the future?

Chapter 993: Chapter 993 What are your plans for the future?

"This... really?" Qin Yi hesitated somewhat.

"Why not?"

Su Pan’er glared with her eyes wide, "You might as well find a time to call Qin Gui and the others to carefully ask what kind of girls they like. Or, you could wait until they have someone in mind and then arrange marriages for them. That would be the best strategy! Otherwise, instead of creating happy couples, you’ll be turning them into resentful ones, and good intentions will have led to bad outcomes, which wouldn’t be good."

These words made Qin Yi nod repeatedly, extinguishing his immediate desire to arrange marriages.

"Right, where are Second Brother and Fourth Brother? Why aren’t they here?"

Qin Yi had noticed Qin Xiao and Qin Hao’s absence from the beginning but had only now gotten around to asking.

"They, uh... cough cough, are both currently busy with matters, so..."

Qin Yu, being the honest person he is, stumbled and stuttered while lying, avoiding eye contact and unable to come up with an explanation.

Second Brother Qin Xiao had always been cunning from a young age. Originally working as an accountant in the county city, he eventually caused a scandal by getting involved with a supposed "brothel girl"!

Initially, Mrs. Qin-Li was confirmed by the Clan Leader to have "madness", and Su Pan’er was asked to treat her. To avoid Su Pan’er, Mrs. Qin-Li hid in the residence of Qin Xiao in the county city. Unexpectedly, a mistake revealed the secret! It was discovered by Mrs. Qin-Chen, the second sister-in-law, who created a huge scene, making the incident widely known throughout Yongze County. It also led to Qin Xiao’s utter disgrace!

Out of anger, Qin Xiao wanted to divorce Mrs. Qin-Chen and marry the brothel girl instead. However, Old Qin found out about it. Coming from Luoyan Village to the county town, he chased Qin Xiao down several streets with a pole, nearly crippling his legs, and forcefully suppressed the matter.

Even so, from that time on, Qin Xiao’s heart was no longer with Mrs. Qin-Chen.

He rarely returned to Luoyan Village, and he even avoided entering Mrs. Qin-Chen’s house. Mrs. Qin-Chen, being clever herself, kept close to Qin Xiao after the incident, following him everywhere like Sticky Candy, impossible to shake off.

This time, upon receiving the news that Su Pan’er was taking everyone to the Capital City, Qin Xiao hurriedly joined the northern-bound party with his wife and children.

But, a leopard can’t change its spots!

Once in the Capital City, Qin Xiao reverted to his old ways. Now that he had some money in his pocket, he became even more unrestrained, spending night after night in the brothel and entertainment halls, making it a matter of routine.

Regarding these matters, Qin Yi was well aware but chose not to mention them.

As for Fourth Brother Qin Hao, and the eldest son of Big Brother Qin Yu, Qin Gui, both of them were scholars who had studied in a private school. However, Qin Gui, after a few years in private school, had early on spent some time working under Qin Yi, and later put all his efforts into assisting Qin Yi with the family affairs. Only Fourth Brother Qin Hao was a scholar who always focused on his studies.

This time, Qin Hao also went to the Capital City. Since Qin Hao was a scholar, Qin Yi arranged for him to work at the Hanlin Imperial Academy, and although it was only a minor position, it was extremely difficult to gain entry into the Academy.

However, once Qin Hao got in, he did not dedicate himself to his duties with utmost care but was instead slack, rarely even showing up for roll call. On the other hand, in the Goulan Academy south of the city, his presence was seen daily.

The colleagues in Hanlin Academy, considering Qin Hao’s special status, tried to flatter him and even went out of their way to cover for him.

Regrettably, the people Qin Yi sent to check on him dutifully reported Qin Hao’s behavior back to Qin Yi.

Coming to Qin Family’s Mansion today, Qin Yi naturally recalled the matter concerning Qin Hao!

Seeing Qin Yu’s evasive eyes, Qin Yi sighed inwardly.

He didn’t elaborate on this matter, but instead smoothly nodded and changed the subject, "Shengjing is very prosperous; however, it is often in such places of prosperity where one’s willpower is truly tested. Speaking of which, Big Brother, do you have any plans for the future?"

This sentence was something Qin Yi had already asked when they first arrived in Shengjing. Asking it again now indicated Qin Yi’s intention to offer assistance.

"Third Brother, you needn’t trouble yourself over this matter any longer."

Qin Yu stood up with some restraint, thought of something, and quickly sat back down carefully at the edge of the stool, "I, as the eldest, have no great skills, and am good for nothing, so I won’t cause any trouble for you, Third Brother. The eldest wishes for nothing else but to take care of the children, and once they have all settled down, I will take your sister-in-law back to our countryside hometown to care for our father in his old age."

Simple folks have their simple thoughts, knowing the extent of their abilities and understanding what to grasp and what to let go! Knowing what should be sought after and what should not. He saw all of this clearly and understood it well; this was indeed the action of a real man!

"Eldest Brother, you mustn’t talk about going back. I had already sent someone to bring our foster father to the Capital to enjoy his old age, and the person I sent should already be on their way. You really mustn’t talk about going back, lest you miss each other on the road..."

As soon as Old Qin was mentioned, the two brothers had an endless supply of topics to talk about, and nothing could stop their excitement!

The two brothers had a heart-to-heart talk for the better part of the morning, and it wasn’t until almost noon that Qin Yi and another left the Qin Family’s Mansion.

Qin Yu wanted to send them off, but Qin Yi stopped him.

"I have people with me; I won’t run into any trouble. But as for the Second Brother and Fourth Brother... Eldest Brother, you must persuade them more, to ensure they don’t stray from the right path and make mistakes!"

Qin Yi didn’t say it, but it didn’t mean he was unaware.

Qin Yu lowered his head in shame and repeatedly clasped his fists, "Definitely, definitely, the eldest understands..."

He did wish to advise them, but neither Second Brother Qin Xiao nor Fourth Brother Qin Hao were easy to deal with, and neither of them would listen to what he said. This was something both Qin Yu and Qin Yi knew.

Qin Yi patted Qin Yu’s shoulder with understanding and slowly left with Su Pan’er.

"As for Second Brother and Fourth Brother, it was not until just before I headed north to Shengjing that I saw them. Especially Fourth Brother, he..."

Su Pan’er seemed to struggle with how to continue.

In fact, while she was in Luoyan Village, she had often heard about Qin Hao’s deeds.

Qin Hao was educated, probably because he was the youngest son. There’s a saying, ’The emperor loves his eldest son, but commoners love their youngest.’

When Qin Yi was studying, he had an exceptional memory. Because he started his educational journey late and Mrs. Qin-Li didn’t favor him, the Qin Yi of those days was very diligent, and his studies were the best, which deeply angered Mrs. Qin-Li! That’s why, even knowing that Qin Hao wasn’t suitable for studies, she still supported him through many years of education!

While Su Pan’er was in Luoyan Village, she often heard about how Qin Hao studied at the county school.

However, from her perspective, how her brother-in-law studied and how he frequented brothels and entertainment halls was really not her place to comment. Plus, she had many concerns of her own, so she naturally turned a blind eye and deaf ear to it all, pretending she heard nothing and saw nothing.

"Let’s wait a little longer!"

Qin Yi looked up, scanning the scenery around him, and sighed silently, "Father... Our foster father has raised me for so many years. If possible, I still hope that the Qin Family can produce one or two talents."

This was his selfish desire while also a sincere wish.