Chapter 2
According to a letter written by his sister-in-law Mrs. Shen in the past, it was dawn when the Shen family’s nephew was born. The servants announced the good news to his grandfather. Mr. Shen looked up and saw the red window paper reflected in the rays of the sun. He thought it was a good sign and named his grandson Ti.
Shen Ti.
Mrs. Shen has been married for many years and has only one son, Shen Ti.
Before meeting the real person, the third lady speculated that with such an only son, and that Mrs. Shen was married high, she must be afraid of falling when she held him in her hands, afraid of melting when she held him in her arms, and looked at him as an eyeball.
I know people who have this kind of thing in their homes, and they all get used to it.
Before coming, she specifically told her children to be tolerant and tolerant when dealing with the cousins of the Shen family.
Her husband and the father of her children, Mr. Yin San, was only a concubine with mediocre talents. Because of this compatriot sister who married high, she gained more attention from the old man. For the third wife, this sister-in-law and nephew are both distinguished guests of their third house, so they naturally have to be more tolerant and tolerant.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, at a glance, Shen Ti, the nephew of the Shen family, is young, speaks clearly, has a well-founded approach, and has no wrong manners. He compares the three sons of the third house to country boys. .
He is not the kind of lazy playboy that the third lady imagined.
The Third Madam looked at the pair of clear eyes, clean temperament, and the way she spoke without haste. She liked it very much and hurriedly explained: "It's just a bad time. Your fourth sister's aunt just passed away these two days. She was frightened, had a fever and was lethargic. The servants came to report her today, and she said she was much better, but she has bad luck, and your mother is rarely back, so don't offend her. "< br>
Mrs. Shen said: "I remember that Fourth Girl and Brother Xi are of the same age?"
The Third Lady said: "That's right, Fourth Girl is a few months older than Brother Xi. That year she was Not long after the birth of the fourth girl, the capital sent you the good news, which made the master and us extremely happy."
Brother Xi is Shen Ti's nickname. She was born in the morning, so her nickname is Xi.
He is the same age as Yin Shi but a few months younger. He could be called a young boy in a big way, or a boy in a small way.
The girls of the Yin family are not ranked in order, and each room has its own arrangement. Yin Shi is the fourth girl from the third bedroom.
Mrs. Shen said: "It's so pitiful that I lost my biological mother at such a young age."
The third lady didn't have Yin Shi in her heart at this time. Mrs. Shen sighed a few words, and the third lady said Changing the topic, he talked about the old lady: "...she said she wasn't feeling well, so there's no need for my sister to move forward. Go, it’s all my own. I know my sister is filial, but she is a spoiled guest, so she rarely comes back, so just feel free to do it.”
Because the children are here, it’s hard to say clearly, “Old lady, I see you are living so well.” It's not pleasant, don't get close to her, I'll block it for you, you should be happy when you go back to your parents' house."
Of course Mrs. Shen had a clear mind and agreed with a smile, accepting her sister-in-law's kindness.
The sister-in-law and sister-in-law have not seen each other for many years, and they have a lot of affection for each other. The third lady pointed her head, and Madam Shen called Shen Ti: "You kids, go play in the wing."
Shen Ti said "yes", bowed to her aunt, and then invited the cousins in the third room. They said: "Go and talk to me."
This courtyard was Mrs. Shen's boudoir before she left the palace. Now she naturally still lives in the main room, and the side room has been cleared out for young cousin Shen Ti to live in.
Although Shen Ti is young, she does not ignore etiquette just because she is young. She only invited her cousins, not her cousins, in a serious manner, and she was very particular about rules.
Mrs. Shen said angrily: "Your sisters are not very old, let's go together. We will never see them more than once in a lifetime."
This is indeed true. Shen Ti thought it made sense and nodded: "Sisters and sisters, go together and tell me about your mother's hometown."
A group of children, big and small, followed Shen Ti. Wing room.
The room became quiet and the two women relaxed.
The third lady said with envy: "Look at Brother Xi, this kid is so orderly and well-organized in what he says and does."
"Don't mention it." Mrs. Shen said, "You look like this at such a young age. A little old man.”
"I have followed his grandfather and father since he was a child. Apart from asking about food and clothing, I couldn't understand anything else. Although he was born by me, he doesn't look like me at all. He is completely like the Shen family."
It looks like complaining, but actually showing off, there is brilliance in his eyes.
The third lady covered her mouth and said: "I heard from your brother that his father once said to him in private: Your brother-in-law has been a calm and steady person since he was a child. The only time he behaved like a young man was when he was chosen by himself. Your fourth sister."
When Mrs. Shen mentioned this, her face flushed. She had been married for many years, but her brows looked like a girl's.
The Third Madam has been a concubine's wife for many years, and she can tell at a glance - she can only be brought up like this if her mother-in-law treats her well and her husband loves her. No matter how hard you try, you can't keep the soothing and bright feeling between your eyebrows.
The third lady was envious and sighed.
My sister-in-law talked about the situation at home on both sides, and also talked about the children's experience.
Not everyone is as lucky as Mrs. Shen. The third wife is often criticized by her mother-in-law. In fact, she quite intends to gossip about the old lady behind her back. Unhappy was not very interested, so the third lady shut up in time with a wink.
Only one compliment: "Thanks to you, your brother is now very valued by his father. Otherwise, my life would be even more difficult."
As the sedan chairs carried each other, Mrs. Shen naturally wanted to Self-effacing: "It's my brother who strives for success. My sister-in-law has worked hard."
The third lady smiled and said: "It's a pity that I didn't give birth to a daughter, otherwise I would have to marry you to have a family."
She has no biological daughter, so this sentence is naturally just a joke, but even so, Mrs. Shen still He didn't answer the question, just pursed his lips and smiled.
As a concubine, it was good for her to marry high, but that was because her father had saved her father-in-law.
Although Mr. Yin San is her biological brother, he has no kindness towards the Shen family and even wants to take advantage of his sister. His daughter, not to mention the concubine, even the legitimate daughter cannot be as high as the ancestors. Shen Ti's father is a Jinshi. When Mrs. Shen didn't respond, the third lady became clear-minded.
Her silly husband had a dream a few days ago: "It would be better if I could get closer to the Shen family again."
I had to ask her to check on her sister. She said at that time that it would definitely not work, but men just love to dream.
Okay, just Mengmeng. I have to remind him not to really bring it up when I get back. Making people laugh is secondary. I'm even more afraid of making this sister angry and we won't have any contact with him in the future.
The aunt and sister-in-law had not seen each other for many years. After they had finished chatting, the third lady got up, called for the children, and took the third master's children to leave.
Mrs. Shen was also a little tired and asked her maid to beat her shoulders.
Shen Ti came over and called "Mother". Mrs. Shen raised her eyes and saw the young boy frowning slightly. She hurriedly asked: "Why do you look unhappy? But what dispute did you have with your brothers at home?"
Her words were not completely unfounded. Her husband Shen Bo is a very stubborn person. If he believes that he is right, he will not change even if he is beaten to death. Shen Ti is completely like his father and has been a stubborn person since he was a child.
"No, we are guests at my mother's house, how could I be so rude." Shen Ti was slightly dissatisfied.
"Then what's wrong with you? You should tell your mother." Mrs. Shen scolded him.
"Logically, I shouldn't talk about elders." Shen Ti didn't mince words with her mother, and expressed her dissatisfaction directly, "It's just that my aunt actually smiled when she talked about the fourth sister's new mother's death. That’s right. Even though the biological mother is a concubine, she is also a biological mother. The little daughter is a human tragedy, but her aunt laughed when she mentioned this matter..."
Mrs. Shen understood immediately.
Shen Ti was enlightened at the age of three and was taught by her grandfather to read. The saint's principles of benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust are deeply rooted in her bones. The third lady, the aunt, actually smiled with a smile on her face when she said that her concubine had just died. In Shen Ti's heart, she was afraid that she had already labeled her aunt as "unkind".
She coughed and covered up for her sister-in-law: "Your aunt was just too happy to see us..."
The young boy glanced over, with reproach in his eyes. Obviously, he didn't buy his mother's explanation, but he just followed his filial piety and didn't refute his mother in front of the maids.
Mrs. Shen had no choice but to sit up, waved the maid away, and said to her son: "Come and sit, I will tell you."
Shen Ti went over and sat on the other side of the couch, facing her mother.
He is young, but he studied early and became sensible early. If there is something he doesn't understand and he can't get an answer from Mrs. Shen, he will go to his father and grandfather after returning to Beijing. Solve.
Therefore, Mrs. Shen did not fool him and told him the truth seriously: "I know the principles you learned tell you what everyone should do. For example, husband and wife should be harmonious, the main wife should be generous, and the aunt should be generous. Kindness. But that is just in theory. In the present day, we are all flesh and blood. Every living person has to have his likes and dislikes. "
"The main wife is already a generous wife and loving mother if she doesn't treat her concubines and children seriously. You have to let her act like the book. You must know that you sincerely like a woman who competes with her husband and a bastard who competes with her son for family property. That's impossible. "
Shen Ti opened her mouth to refute, but Mrs. Shen quickly interrupted him: "You are the one who should be friendly to your brothers and close to the same people, right? Why don't you show your kindness to Xiao Shiqi, who lives in your third uncle's room? He is also your brother with the same surname. Zong, you are a blood brother. Just because that child is lazy and rude, and does not seek to make progress, you dislike him. You see, Xiao Qi is not a hindrance to you at all. He does not compete with you for the favor of your elders. It doesn’t matter what assets your father will leave you in the future, but you just don’t like him, right?”
Shen Ti moved her lips and closed them again after finding that this matter was irrefutable.
Mrs. Shen struck while the iron was hot and teased: "Why do you think it's so hard to ask others to express heartfelt sorrow for someone you really hate?"
"Since I got married, I still have first This is my first time to visit you. Your aunt and I have not seen each other for many years, and this is the first time we have met. She and I are our biological aunts and nephews. Do you know how happy your aunt is to see us? Compared with this sincere joy, What's the big deal if the person you hate is gone? Do you think you can feel justified in telling her that she's gone? , Shen Ti After being taught, he lowered his head and admitted his mistake: "I was harsh on my aunt."
The young boy raised his head and said: "But the fourth sister is really pitiful. Her mother is her biological aunt. Please take care of her. ”
He is not completely unsophisticated. In the capital, there are many human connections. How can a child like him, who has been smart since childhood, not understand. The family status of the maternal family is much lower than that of my own family, so my mother's words in her natal family carry weight.
A respectable aunt should pay more attention to the little girl who has lost her mother and parents. Others will see it and treat her less.
Mrs. Shen touched his head with a gentle look: "I know, you don't need to tell me."
Shen Ti felt that she was too big and wanted to turn her head to avoid her mother's hand, but she heard Mrs. Shen sighed: "I am also the same age...my aunt is gone."
Shen Ti paused, did not dodge anymore, and allowed her mother to rub her head.
Mrs. Shen knew that he didn't like it, so she rubbed her hand twice and then withdrew her hand: "The whole government is staring at me now. My mat is not even warm yet, so I can't mobilize all the people to care for her first, but push her to the wind." There are a lot of things going on in the back house on Jianlang Road, so don’t let her attract anyone’s attention. Wait for me to wait for a few days, and everyone who needs to be seen will be seen, and everyone who needs to be visited will be visited, and then I can go and see this poor child.”
Shen Ti thought for a while and then said: "Then mother, don't move. I'm young. I'll go see the fourth sister on my mother's behalf."
He looks like the Shen family in every way, but his eyes are the same as Mrs. Shen's, very gentle: "She is gone. My mother, the house is decorated with lights and decorations to welcome my mother. I don’t know who is thinking about her now. It’s really pitiful.” How sad.
“I went to see her on behalf of my mother and let her know that my aunt still loves her.”
(End of this chapter)