The wonderful life of modern women in ancient times

Chapter 150 Dad, I'm already this old, why do you still hit me?

In the Prime Minister's Mansion, an octogenarian was standing in the garden pruning flowers and plants. He had a head full of silver hair and was wearing a white cotton robe. Although he was old, his face had a healthy rosy glow and he was in very good health.

This person was the old prime minister of the Great Xia Dynasty, the grandfather of Cao Zhu and Cao Fangruo. Not far behind him stood a middle-aged man who was not much different in age from Cao Zhu. He was the uncle of Cao Zhu and Cao Fangruo, and the only son of the old prime minister, Zhao Che.

At this time, Zhao Che was frowning and staring at a flower in a daze.

"Since the regent took over the government, the court has become much more stable. Those corrupt officials have become as honest as quails. Why are you still looking so gloomy? Come on, look at yourself in the water. Your face is almost wrinkled like a bun! Don't make such an expression in front of your father, Hua, or it will affect Hua's mood!"

After pruning a bunch of flowers, the old prime minister nonchalantly brushed off the dirt on his sleeves. Turning around, he saw his son's face full of bitterness and resentment, so he pointed at the bucket beside him and joked.

"Father, I am not worried about the affairs of the court, but because of Cao Zhu. That kid has asked to leave the clan. Aren't you worried at all?"

Zhao Che said with a depressed look on his face as he looked at his father who was slowly starting to trim the flowers and plants.

"What is there to worry about? Didn't the people from Guandong Prefecture come to deliver a message saying that Zhu'er is now well fed and well clothed, and has obtained good weapons. He is training soldiers with great enthusiasm, determined to defeat the Jin soldiers! Besides, didn't you arrange for someone to protect him secretly?"

The old prime minister said slowly.

Seeing that his son still had a frown on his face, he stroked his beard and said calmly, "Don't worry, his father won't let him leave the clan. Zhu'er is making such a fuss, and it's his father who is embarrassed and worried. Why are you worrying about it?"

"Dad, Cao Zhu has always been steady and loyal. The General's Mansion must have done something that he cannot forgive, which is why he did such a rebellious thing. I wonder what the General's Mansion did to anger him. Should we send someone to investigate?"

After hearing what his son said, the old prime minister put down the scissors, walked up to him, and slapped him on the back of the head.

At the same time, he said with disdain: "How many times have I told you that Zhuer will tell us some things when he wants to. Since he won't tell us, we shouldn't investigate. Didn't you just say that he is always steady? We should trust him!"

"Aiya! Dad, I'm already this old, why are you still hitting me?"

Zhao Che looked at the servants not far away and said in a low voice embarrassedly.

"No matter how old you are, I am still your father and I can't beat you!"

The old prime minister roared with his beard puffed and eyes glared.

Listening to his father's powerful voice and glancing at the old housekeeper who was trying to hold back his laughter, Zhao Che quickly pulled on his father's sleeve and whispered, "Dad, I'm your son. You can beat me anytime, isn't that okay? Keep your voice down and save some face for your son."

The old prime minister looked at his son's red face and shook his head.

Oh, you are so thin-skinned and can’t stand being teased at all. You are not fun at all. My grandchildren are still the most adorable ones!

Thinking of his grandson and granddaughter, the old prime minister's eyes lit up. He looked at his son and asked, "By the way, where are my precious grandson and granddaughter? Are they back?"

"Dad, didn't you say to let them go out for training? They haven't come back yet!"

Zhao Che sighed and said.

A few years after my sister Zhao Yan'er passed away, my mother also passed away, and my father's temperament suddenly changed drastically.

After being cautious for so many years, he suddenly let himself go and did things according to his heart. No matter who it was, as long as they irritated him, he would confront them. All the corrupt officials in the court were confronted by him. Fortunately, he still had his reason. When the emperor did something incompetent, his father could not persuade him, so he simply kept silent and did not disrespect the emperor.

Those corrupt officials were afraid of the fact that Dad had many disciples and was in a high position, so they did not dare to offend him. Dad was very happy and said that he should have done this a long time ago!

Now that he saw that the Regent was in charge of government affairs and acted fairly and strictly, he asked his disciples to fully cooperate with the Regent and then retired to stay at home and tend to the flowers and plants.

Not only that, he was not allowed to discipline his two children strictly, saying that life was short and as long as the children were happy, that was all that mattered. As long as there were no problems with their character, he could do whatever the children wanted and just let them do what they wanted.

As a result, the son became a foodie and said he wanted to try all the delicacies in the world. In order to find food, he opened restaurants in various places. Although he made a lot of money, he became too arrogant and refused to take the imperial examination to become an official.

As for his daughter, other people's daughters are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and are typical ladies from wealthy families. But his daughter is different. She spends the whole day brandishing swords and guns, shouting that she wants to go to the battlefield and be a hero who protects the people, just like her cousin Cao Zhu.

He wanted to discipline his children and let them walk on the right path, but his father still protected them, saying that it was good for them to do what they wanted and that their life in this world would not be in vain, and he also accused him of being old-fashioned.

Oh! He is so difficult!

"These two little guys, they've been gone for so long, they don't even know how to come back to accompany an old man like me!"

The old prime minister washed his hands, took the handkerchief handed over by the old butler, and muttered while wiping his hands.

Hearing what his father said, Zhao Che secretly rolled his eyes and said, "This is just because you spoil me!"

"Dad, I have some things to do, so I'll go downstairs first!"

Zhao Che thought about the feud between Cao Zhu and the General's Mansion and still felt uneasy. After bowing to the old prime minister, he hurried to the front yard. He had to send someone to keep an eye on the General's Mansion so that he could help Cao Zhu if anything happened.

"Hey! This kid is a life of worrying, he doesn't know how to enjoy life at all! Butler, send another group of people to Guandong Prefecture to protect Cao Zhu secretly!"

The old prime minister shook his head at his son's back, complained about him, and ordered people to send more people to Guandong Prefecture.

The old butler responded and went down to make arrangements.

The old prime minister walked slowly towards the kitchen. He had to go and see if the roast chicken he had ordered was ready. He was hungry.