Chapter 13 Today is not yesterday
After Wen Mingqian separated from Mr. Liu, he did not go back to the palace. Instead, he went to Mingjing Building, asked for a small private room, ordered four dishes and a pot of wine, and poured it carefully. Drink slowly and stay for a full hour.
There are many restaurants in the capital, and the Mingjing Building is not unusual, but it was her favorite place before.
In the first two years after marrying into the Gong family, whenever she was in a bad mood, she had to come here to drink alone.
The palace family members disapproved of this, especially the old lady.
She was originally dissatisfied with Wen Mingqian, but she just couldn't defeat her husband.
Wen Mingqian came to Beijing when he was thirteen years old, and his father took a small job in the household department.
Because Wen's father was honest and honest throughout his life, although he was talented and learned, he always fell into the trap of serving as a subordinate.
The old uncle of the Gong family was serving as a Yuanwailang in the Ministry of Household Affairs at that time. He and Wen's father were both Jinshi in the same ranking, and he admired his character and did not compare him with his official position.
The two became close friends. When the old uncle came to the Wen family as a guest, Wen's father ordered his children to come out to meet him.
The old man fell in love with Wen Mingqian and decided to ask her to marry his youngest son Gong Xu.
Mrs. Gong naturally disapproved of it. She felt that the Wen family's background was too low. Although Wen Mingqian's great-grandfather was involved in political affairs, that was all a few lifetimes ago.
Nowadays, Wen Mingqian's father is only an eighth-rank petty official, and he is really not worthy of being on the stage and making people laugh.
But the old man believed in this marriage. He felt that the Wen family had been scholarly for generations and the family tradition was extremely upright.
Nowadays, the world is in a state of decline and people’s hearts are empty. Only people with integrity cannot settle down the country.
Wen Mingqian is knowledgeable about books and etiquette, and has outstanding appearance. What is even more rare is that he is not greedy for vanity and has a sincere heart.
So despite everyone's opposition, the marriage was decided the next year.
Although Mrs. Gong was reluctant, her arms could not twist her thighs.
Besides, the Gong family values reputation the most. It is difficult for her to publicize her dissatisfaction to the outside world, so she just goes along with the situation, which is considered a good reputation for her family.
Unfortunately, only three months after the engagement, the old man suddenly contracted a serious illness and passed away.
Gong Xu stayed in mourning for three years. Because the old uncle's last words were that he must get married within three months after his death, he welcomed Wen Mingqian to the door.
When he left the cabinet, Wen's father earnestly warned her that he could not leave her. He felt sorry for his daughter who had lost her mother since she was a child, and he was about to be transferred to another country.
Although Wen Mingqian had mixed emotions at that time, he never expected that he would experience such suffering in the future.
Her life was like a soft willow in spring. Just when she stretched her waist, she was struck hard by an axe.
Wen Mingqian stood at the window and watched the people and horses on the street, and he was lost in thought for a long time.
Wen Mingqian didn't come back to his senses until the waiter tapped on the wall and asked if he wanted more wine and hot dishes.
"No need, let's settle the bill!" Wen Mingqian glanced at the dishes on the table that had only been slightly moved. The chef here had been changed and the taste was not as good as before.
Just like many people and things in the world, it is really difficult to keep them the same as when we first met them.
“Don’t move the table yet, let my entourage come up and finish eating.” Wen Mingqian added.
Aunt Tian came out with her this time, while Zhang Ma stayed at home to accompany Gong Changan.
Aunt Tian is naturally from the Song family, but among these people, she is the most active one.
Wen Mingqian came out of Mingjing Building after paying the bills, and saw Aunt Tian and the coachman waiting there. They didn't look impatient.
"You guys go upstairs and eat your food. I'll go to the Xiangfen shop next to it." Wen Mingqian said, "If the rice is not enough, just add more. I've asked them to reheat the dish." "Thank you, madam." Aunt Tian and the driver hurriedly thanked them and followed the waiter in.
Wen Mingqian went to the incense powder shop, looked at both floors carefully, and finally selected a few items that he wanted to use.
By the time she finished shopping, Aunt Tian and the coachman had also finished their meal.
Aunt Tian smiled and asked Wen Mingqian: "Madam, do you want to go shopping elsewhere?"
"Then let's go to Nanhuo Store again." Wen Mingqian was not polite, "I wonder if Zou Ji'nan's store on Shiren Street is still there?"
"Yes, yes, their goods are the most authentic, and their business is very good." The coachman said, "Now Thinking about it, there are not many people here. "
Although Wen Mingqian is not favored by the master, she is the mistress of the family after all, and she is just a servant. How can she neglect the master?
What's more, although the two girls were not betrayed two days ago, they still caused a lot of embarrassment.
Wen Mingqian chose some things at Nanhuo Store and asked Aunt Tian and the driver to load them into the car, while he turned to the satin shop next to him.
There was a handsome boy in the store who immediately dropped what he was doing and came up to him. He smiled and said, "Madam, you are here."
Gong Xu came back today. It was early, and Gong Baoan was at home all day because he was on vacation from school.
The father and son were wandering around the mansion. Gong Baoan saw an exquisite hydrangea kite flying in the sky, and jumped up and said, "Who in our family is flying a kite? Come over and have a look!"
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After saying that, he ran towards Zhiyuan. Gong Xu was afraid that he would fall, so he quickly followed behind.
Finally, it was discovered that the person flying the kite was none other than Gong Changan.
Gong Baoan stood in front of the door of Yunfengzhai and hesitated to go in.
"Bao'er, what's wrong?" Gong Xu asked him.
"Mom said she wouldn't let me come here," Gong Baoan said, but his eyes were fixed on the kite, "She said it would disturb my wife."
Gong Xu couldn't help but sigh in her heart after hearing this. Ms. Song was too kind. She was afraid of Wen Mingqian, a vicious woman. Although she would warn her son, she would not speak ill of her to him.
"Your mother is right, let's go back! You like paper kites, and your father will ask someone to go to the street to buy them for you." Gong Xu said as he leaned over to pick up his son.
At this time, Gong Changan had turned around and saw them, and immediately handed the spool to Zhang Ma beside him.
"Father," Gong Changan quickly walked up to Gong Xu, greeted him, then looked at Gong Baoan with a smile and asked, "Is this brother Baoan!"
"You are "Who?" Gong Baoan was curious, "Why do you recognize me and I don't recognize you?"
"This is your fourth brother, Chang'an." Gong Xu was infinitely patient with Gong Baoan, "He just came back from his hometown not long ago."
"Are you the brother who ranked next to me?" Gong Baoan added Out of curiosity, he knew that there were the eldest brother and the second brother in the main room. The third brother Kang An was his sibling, but he died early.
People dare not mention him in front of their mother, otherwise they will make her sad.
He also said the wrong thing once, and was taken aside by Yang's mother to quietly warn him. Only then did he find out about the third brother.
As for himself, he is the fifth oldest child, and there is a fourth brother between him and the third brother.
This fourth brother is even worse than the third brother. Not only cannot he mention it in front of his mother, but it is best not to mention it in front of everyone in the family.
But the less he mentioned it, the more curious he became. Gong Baoan was younger than Gong Changan, and naturally shorter in stature. He raised his head and looked at the fourth brother, and he couldn't help but feel good in his heart.
Gong Changan gently stretched out his hand and touched his head: "Fifth brother, if you like this paper kite, give it to you! I made it new today."
This At that time, Zhang Ma had already taken the kite back and handed it to Gong Changan.
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