Chapter 30: Family Style
Wang Miaoyan pouted and said, "I heard that something happened to your family, so I wanted to come to see you, and I was afraid that you were re-honoring your filial piety, so it was inconvenient to visit." Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info It's good for you, I wrote you several letters, but you didn't reply to any of them. ”
Xu Wanzhen has no impression of Wang Miaoyan, the sister in the boudoir, some time ago, the family was busy, and the classes arranged by Mama Zheng were tense, and the time for practicing calligraphy, painting, and playing the piano was spent with Han Runiang, where did she want to get Wang Miaoyan. When she came today, she realized that she had such a little sister. I rummaged through the memories in my mind, and knew that the two had some friendship in the past, and when the daughters of merchants in Suzhou City got together, they were often the two of them. He said: "After the New Year, we will go to Beijing." My grandmother invited my grandmother to teach me the rules, but I haven't seen your letters, so they must be all with my grandmother. ”
Wang Miaoyan felt that she was inferior to her because of the incident at Fenglin Ferry. Seeing Xu Wanzhen this time, she was a little stranger than before, her demeanor was elegant and dignified, and there was a dark fragrance floating between her movements. Seeing that she was not as enthusiastic as before, she thought that Xu Wan was really contemptuous of her, and she said with a strong spirit: "Wanzhen, the Wang family really couldn't live with the Xu family before, and my sister is here to apologize to you." ”
Xu Wanzhen didn't understand Wang Miaoyan's true temperament, so she hurriedly picked her up: "Don't be like this, family affairs, where can our daughter's family be in charge." ”
Seeing her like this, Wang Miaoyan was even more sure in her heart that Xu Wanzhen looked down on her. If it was in the past, where would the two of them be so polite, if she apologized, Xu Wan would really blame her for being polite, and she would definitely come to scratch him, making her beg for mercy before stopping. I was angry in my heart, since you have treated me like this, why should I bother? I thought a lot in my heart, but I didn't show it on my face, I only piled up false feelings to speak, and I didn't say a word about the Fenglin Ferry at the moment.
Wang Miaoyan's heart is full of thoughts, where does Xu Wanzhen know, she is also the first time to get along with her. The two went back to Yingyun Pavilion together, and asked Ge Ma to invite Han Runiang to come, and the three of them were in the courtyard together, laughing at embroidery in the warm winter sun.
At noon, Mrs. Xu left for dinner, and Wang Zhihua took Wang Miaoyan home.
After entering his room, Wang Miaoyan's face, which had been smiling and groaning, collapsed, ripped off the hairpin ring on his head and threw it on the ground, and said angrily: "Why does she Xu Wan really look down on people!" The family property has been sold out, so it's not as good as our family! ”
Dongxue hurriedly squatted on the ground to pick up jewelry, Wang Miaoyan was angry for a while, stretched out her legs and kicked her to the ground, and said, "What are you picking up?!" Xu Wanzhen is wearing filial piety now, and she looks better than me in her careful dressing. And that Han Runiang, that face looks like a fox at first glance! The girl's jealousy made her lose her mind, and she forgot Dongxue's loyal protector at the Maple Forest Ferry.
Dongxue tearfully packed up and retreated silently. Wang Miaoyan was still angry.
The Xu family came and went during the New Year, and it was very lively. Although the property was sold to the He family, the old people and old shopkeepers who had worked in the Xu family all their lives came to kowtow to Mrs. Xu to thank her. In the past, the people in the neighborhood who had received the favor of Xu Changzong and Mrs. Xu knew that the Xu family was about to go to Beijing, and they all came to thank them. Those who are close to each other come to kowtow to Mrs. Xu, and those who don't recognize them leave New Year's gifts in the concierge of Xu's house. From antiques, calligraphy and paintings, to a basket of vegetables, a basket of eggs, and even a quacking duck.
Mrs. Xu sorted out the packing boxes and cages in Beijing, asked the people to carry these New Year's gifts into the courtyard, and said to Xu Wanzhen: "Zhen'er, do you know what this is?" ”
Without waiting for Xu Wanzhen to answer, he said: "These are people's hearts, and they are the traces left by our Xu family in Jiangnan Province for decades. Even if we never come back in the future, when we mention Splendid Records, people will give them a thumbs up and praise it. ”
Xu Wanzhen bowed her knees, "My granddaughter wrote it down." In the future, we must uphold the Xu family style. ”
While the grandfather and grandson were talking, Yulu received a report from the little girl, and stepped forward to bow to Mrs. Xu: "Old lady, there is a mother and son in front of the door, saying that they have received the favor of the eldest lady and will come to kowtow to you to thank you." "Although there are many people who come to kowtow to Mrs. Xu these days, they all know it, and this is the first time that this situation has happened. Xu Wanzhen asked about the situation, and Yulu said: "The porter said, looking at the dress, it should be the hunter near Suzhou City." ”
Old Madam Xu said, "Then invite them in." "It is said that it is near Suzhou City, but Suzhou waterways are vertical and horizontal, where are there mountains nearby? This nearest mountain into Suzhou City, not to mention two days on the road, such a far away place to come on purpose, whether you know it before or not, can not cool people's hearts.
Mrs. Xu led the mother and son to the flower hall, and because it was Mrs. Xu, Xu Wanzhen was also listening. After a while, Yulu came in with the mother and son. I saw a thin woman in the lead, with a blue cloth cloth wrapped around her head, and a short dress of broken flowers and neat clothes. He was followed by a high-spirited man, with a black face, a tall figure, and eyes full of eyes. When the two entered the Xu family, they didn't look around, and kowtowed to the old lady in a decent manner.
Biluo brought a stool and sat down for the two of them. Mrs. Xu said: "I heard that you have some relationship with the eldest lady? ”
The woman said, "The little woman's husband's surname is Han, and this is a little black dog." During the Spring Festival of the third year of Yonglong, we went to Suzhou City to buy New Year's goods. I didn't want the little woman to suddenly become ill, so the child carried me everywhere to seek medical treatment, but the hospital refused to admit me. If I hadn't met Mrs. Xu, my life would have been gone. Speaking of emotion, he wiped his tears and said, "Mrs. Xu is a good person, why did she leave so early?" ”
For a while, Mrs. Xu was also sad. Xu Wanzhen said: "Thank you two for remembering your mother." "Ordered Sang Zi to reward the two of them.
Han hurriedly excused himself, "Our mother and son are not here for the reward. Did I hear that the old lady and the young lady are going to Beijing? ”
Old Madam Xu nodded and said, "I think you have also heard that the Splendid Chronicle is now the He family's property, and my son is still in the capital." ”
Han said: "Old lady, Mrs. Xu's kindness, we can't repay it." It's a long way to Beijing, and there is no man in charge to rely on. I also know that the Xu family should have many ways, but I think about it and am always not at ease. Fortunately, Xiao'er still has two strengths, but he signed a deed of sale to the old lady and young lady, and he is always more reliable than outsiders. ”
The black dog kept his head down and was silent, although this was a decision made during the month, but when it came to the end, he still couldn't give up his mother.
Old Mrs. Xu and Xu Wan were shocked in their hearts, many servants of the Xu family were dismissed, and very few took the initiative to stay, and everyone had to plan for their own home, which was also human nature. At this moment, it was too surprising that someone came to defect. At this time, there is no longer any interest in coming to the Xu family, and it is unlikely that someone planted the eyeliner. Looking at the dress of the mother and son, although the life is hard, there is no shortage of these taels of silver, and they are willing to let their biological son sign the deed of sale? I don't think many people can believe this. You must know that once you make a contract to sell yourself, you will be a lowly person, and you will not be able to take the imperial examination within three generations.