Chapter 204: Devotion
The Gong family held a large funeral, and Wen Mingqian stayed at the rear house to observe mourning on behalf of the palace Chang'an.
But she didn't help Weishi cook anything. After all, Gong Xu had remarried now, and Wanshi was also a virtuous and capable person, and she and Weishi had their own support.
It is said that Wen Mingqian is not in his position and does not seek his position. Wen Mingqian should avoid suspicion.
She had just finished burning the paper money in front of the old lady’s soul when she heard someone say that the second master had brought several close relatives to pay homage.
Wen Mingqian quickly stood up and walked around to the back.
Unexpectedly, everything happened to Zhengshi, so he had to stop and greet him.
The Wan family looked at Wen Mingqian carefully for a few times, and then said: "Everyone in the house is busy now, and they are neglecting Madam Wen. If you don't mind, I will invite Aunt Yun to come and talk to you."
< br>Wen Mingqian knew that the Aunt Yun she was talking about was Yunying, so he responded: "This will help the second lady."
Of course Wan knew that Yunying was bought into the house by Wen Mingqian. Considered an old master and servant.
But since she entered the house, Yunying has always been a lowly person and has great respect for herself.
As a mistress, I can't show my narrow-mindedness. Originally, everyone in the house was comparing her with Wen Mingqian, secretly or openly. After all, Wen Mingqian was very popular.
Wan felt that even if she was inferior to Wen Mingqian, she should not lose to her in terms of layout. She was now the upright mother of the second house, and as a guest, Wen Mingqian should be treated appropriately.
So Wen Mingqian was invited to a remote quiet room, and Yunying was called over.
When Yunying heard that Wen Mingqian was coming, she hurried over and called her "Madam" as soon as she entered the door.
Sang Er happily ran over and held her hand: "Sister Yun, it's so easy to see you."
"I haven't seen you for more than half a year, and you are even more beautiful than before." Wen Mingqian said with a smile.
“It’s great to see you, my wife. In fact, I think about you every day, but as a concubine, I can’t act independently.” Yunying said, “I can’t even see you if I want to. ”
“You don’t have to worry about everything. Okay." Wen Mingqian said with a smile, "Sit down quickly and let's talk about old times."
"I received the things you asked Madam to bring you. The longevity lock is so precious. I'm just waiting for this. I will wear it when the child is older and knows the severity!”
"Whatever is precious or not is just my opinion."
While she was talking, the wet nurse came in with Yunying's child in her arms. The child was only three months old and was as big as a snowball.
Wen Mingqian was so happy that he hugged her over and praised: "What a handsome girl, with such a rich and noble face, she will definitely be good in the future. With this child, you will have someone to rely on in the future."
"It's not all thanks to my mother-in-law," Yunying said while calling the nanny down, "if it weren't for my mother-in-law's blessing," How can I be lucky if my son brings me into this house?”
“Don’t say that, it’s because you have such a destiny.” Wen Mingqian said, “I looked at that. Mrs. Wan is a virtuous person, and you have a gentle temper, so life will not be difficult for you. ”
Yunying listened and nodded and said: "My wife is always the most accurate judge of people, and this second lady treats me really well. She is also pregnant now, and she even asked me to learn from being a housekeeper to help her!"
"Should I say it or not? Although the old man Gong Xu has bad virtues, his life is really good. "Sang Er clicked his tongue, "Marrying virtuous ladies is considered a sign of his Gong family's virtuous legacy." Wen Mingqian glanced at her, and San Er vomited. Tongue, smiled.
"Sister San Er is still so quick-witted and quick to talk." Yunying has no feelings for Gong Xu, so he doesn't feel dissatisfied when San Er says this, "You are more and more worldly now. , follow the lady in and out of Prince Zhao’s Mansion and the Eldest Princess’s place , It’s really enviable.”
“It’s really good for you to live peacefully here and have your daughter by your side.” Wen Mingqian touched the child’s little hand lovingly, “Look at this. Little man, I wouldn’t trade it for a gold mountain.”
"Yes, now that I have her, I really don't think about anything else." Yunying sighed contentedly, "My wife must be missing Master Chang'an every day! Is everything okay with him?"
"Why? How could he not? Everything was fine with him and Zhang Ma, but it was a pity that the old lady passed away too suddenly and he didn't have time to attend the funeral. He said he wouldn't be able to come back until the autumn, but maybe it was because of this. It’s not certain that he will return to Beijing earlier.”
“Things are unpredictable. I originally planned to get married to the young master in autumn this year! Now that the old lady has passed away, their wedding date has to be postponed.” Yunying sighed, "There is nothing we can do about it."
At dusk, Wen Mingqian went to the mourning hall again, burned the dusk paper, and then said goodbye to Wei and Wan.
"I will go back today. I will come here every day to burn incense and paper during the seven days of the funeral." Wen Mingqian said, "Ma'am, please take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself and hurt your body."
Webster and Wanshi sent her out. When they were walking back, Wanshi asked Weishi in a low voice: "Sister-in-law, has this temperament been like this from the beginning for Mrs. Wen?"
"You mean? When she first married into the Gong family, right?" Weishi said, "At that time, her temperament was much more lively than now. But after staying in Shuangxi for seven years and then coming back, I think no matter what kind of temperament a person has, they will change! "
" said Also, spending seven years to hone a person's character is like putting gravel into a clam shell, and a round pearl will emerge." Wan said, "I can't describe her enough when I see her. The temperament on my body, now I understand, is like the feeling of a pearl, wrapping up layers of blood and tears until it becomes smooth and smooth.”
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“You do understand her,” Webster sighed, “It’s a pity that you and her are destined to be just acquaintances.”
"I may not really understand," Wan Shi smiled, "I just understand that after a man fails a very good woman, he will be uneasy day and night for the rest of his life."
Every morning and evening thereafter, Wen Mingqian They all came to burn incense and paper, and on the third day they met Gong Xu.
Gong Xu's eyes were red and swollen. Staying up late and crying made him look haggard and tired, and he inevitably looked old.
It was raining when he woke up early that day. His old ankle disease relapsed and he walked with a slight limp.
Seeing Wen Mingqian, his ankle seemed to hurt even more.
The two people looked at each other and neither of them spoke.
Wen Mingqian lowered his head slightly and walked quickly past him holding an umbrella, as if walking through an old dream.
Gong Xu stood in the rain, turned sideways, and watched Wen Mingqian walk through the heavy door.
In the misty rain, he felt a little dazed, remembering that there had been such a rain many years ago, and he called in the rain. Wen Mingqian turned around and smiled at him without warning.
That smile will never come back, and that person will never turn around and come back.
Gong Xu turned his head and looked at the white silk flowers hanging under the eaves with emotion.
Suddenly, he felt that there seemed to be a funeral between him and Wen Mingqian, but he was not sure what was buried.
Just know it's over.