17 He Knew the Principle Better than Me (2/2)

”Maybe they've been friends since your father became my teacher,” my husband said and I, who was watching the cash book, stopped my activities for a moment. I looked up and watched my husband's face seriously. Waiting for the continuation of his words.

”Before Master Yun became my teacher, he met me and Yao Mama in a quiet teahouse in capital city. At that time your mother also joined. When my father and I were talk and talk, your mother invited Yao Mama to talk. I saw Yao Mama crying and being hugged by your mother. Maybe since then, they became friends, ”my husband continued his words to me. His eyes looked glazed. After finishing his words, he looked at me.

”Master and Madam Yun are very kind. They both pay attention to me. Even though they know that they support me, they won't get anything. In fact, your mother is very kind to a servant like Yao Mama, ”he said again. I sighed.

”My mother is different from me. She preferred to be friends with common people compared to noble women. Even though she is a noble woman too, ”I said.

”Come to think of it, different from me, Yun Jing Fei was more like my mother,” I said. Honestly, I just thought about this now. During this time, I was reluctant to be close to the servants or common people. Unlike my mother and father.

”Does Xia He not like to be friends with servants and common people?” My husband asked me. His brow wrinkled. I nod my head.

”Doesn't our dynasty divide people into social classes? the shi (gentry scholars), the nong(peasant farmers), the gong (artisans and craftsmen), and the shang (merchants and traders).I think that each social class can only be friends with people from the same class.If not then there will be chaos in the social system,” I gave an explanation of my thinking. My husband frowned and smiled.

”Xia He has thoughts that are generally owned by nobles. All must be on track, ”my husband concluded my words. I smile.

”Is it wrong? That's what I learned from all my teachers, ”

”Their teaching is different from the teaching given by Master Yun,” he replied to my words.

”My father is different from all of them. He thinks all social classes have the same position, ”I sighed. I really do not agree with my father's thoughts. If my father and children discuss, I often refute his thoughts. Unlike Jing Fei who always agreed with my father.

”Yes. Master Yun continued to emphasize that to me. He also stressed that the people are the foundation of the country. The purpose of a country is to make people happy and not only to make their rulers happy. Heaven's mandate is given to people who are believed to be able to protect the people. If the ruler does not do his duty, then he can lose the mandate of heaven, ”Xiao Junwangye explained.

”My father did have such thoughts. He is always different from other people, ”I complained.

”I remember how the teacher invited by my father often fought with him after teaching us. I myself do not understand why my father invited the teachers, if he disagreed with their thoughts, ”

”Maybe Master Yun wants to give a comparison to his children. He wants his children to judge which system is better, ”my husband explained. I paused to hear his words. I've never thought about this before.

”After all, Master Yun said that if the people were the first wall to protect the Yun family,” my husband continued his words. I was silent for a long time. Thinking about his words. I forgot the basic principles of the Yun family. The principle of my family is to be a representative of the people's voice.

”You're right, Junwangye,” I said then took a deep breath. My husband smiled and held my hand.

”The day after tomorrow. We go to your house to give greeting to your father and mother, ”my husband said and I nodded my head.

”Regarding this cash book, can you stop checking it now? It's late. We better sleep, ”he invited me. I shake my head.

”I still want to check this cash book. Junwangye please go to sleep first, ”I asked. He smiled.

”I can't sleep if Aifei isn't with me,” he said. My cheeks get hot hearing his words. I was forced to stop doing my job.