Xue Zhao was shocked and asked, "Could it be that the old lady knows my father and mother?" ”

The old lady wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a silk handkerchief, got up and went to the inner room. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

After a while, she trembled and walked out with a long-aged letter, handed it to Xue Zhao, and asked, "Child, look at it, do you know the font on it?" ”

Xue Zhao opened the letter, read it quickly, and couldn't help but cover her mouth with her hand, tears sliding down her cheeks. She choked up and said, "This... It was written by my father, 'Ling Ai Nangong Jing passed away on July 23'. My mother left on July 23, but her surname is Shang, not Nangong? Why is it written that Ling Ainan Gong Jing? ”

The old lady sighed when she heard this, and said, "Your mother's original name is Nangong Jing, and she is my youngest daughter, and she loves to play the piano since she was a child. Over the years, your grandfather has visited famous people for her, but he has not found a single piano that she likes. When she was sixteen years old, she saw a yaoqin out of nowhere, and she loved it very much, so she asked around about the whereabouts of the qin-maker, and then she inquired about your father. But your father has a paranoid personality and doesn't like to associate with eunuchs like Nangong Mansion, and your mother has sent people to ask for a lot of money several times, but he won't accept it. Then your mother went to your father without telling us, and after several visits, she fell in love with your father. ”

She wiped the corners of her eyes again and continued, "At that time, she was already at the age of leaving the cabinet, and your grandfather and I had already chosen a family affair for her, but it was not decided. When she came back, she knelt down before us, and said, "If it is not your father, he will not marry, and if he does not promise her, he will not get up." Your grandfather was furious, and locked her in her room, and she was not allowed to go out, and she could not see your father again. Later, she took advantage of the dead of night to buy off a few maids and servants, and ran away secretly. We didn't dare to make a noise, and we searched for her for several days before we found her, but she was determined to follow your father and refused to come back. Your grandfather was furious and threatened to cut ties with her. In order not to affect the reputation of Nangong Mansion, it was said to the public that Nangong Jing died of a violent illness. Later, your mother asked someone to give me this Luoxia qin, which was counted as a parting memorial. I haven't seen your mother since. It wasn't until I received this letter ten years ago ... I didn't expect my quiet to leave me so early... She couldn't stop crying.

Xue Zhao stood up on the table and said softly, "No wonder my mother called her mother before she died, saying that her daughter was not filial, but why did she never mention her life experience to me?" She asked, a little incredulous, "Are you really... Is it Xue Zhao's maternal grandmother? ”

The old lady asked again, "Son, last time I asked you if you knew which master made the Luoxia Qin, and I saw that you had something unspeakable, don't you really see that this qin is from your father's hand?" ”

Xue Zhao's eyes seemed to be taken away by memories, and she whispered, "How can I not see it? On the inside of the piano, the word Qingyuan is engraved. My father would always engrave his name in the most inconspicuous part of the piano, which would not be found unless he was familiar with it. And the lettering of the Luoxia Qin is in the innermost position on the inside of the piano. ”

When the old lady heard this, she stood up from the chair, hugged Xue Zhao at once, and cried, "God has eyes, took away my Jing'er, but sent me such a good granddaughter." Since then, you have stayed with me, and my grandmother will make up for what she owes your mother for decades! I only pity my Jing'er, I don't know how much I have suffered! ”

Xue Zhao's eyes were also full of tears, and she said, "Grandmother, my mother married my father and has always lived happily. They all love the piano as if they are obsessed, and in their spare time, they either study music scores, or sit and stroke the piano together, and they have a deep affection for each other, just like a fairy couple. Xue Zhao is very envious, if Xue Zhao can meet such a confidant, he will have no regrets in this life. ”

When the old lady heard this, a smile of relief appeared on her face, and she said, "If this is the case, the old body can also feel at ease." Saying that, she took Xue Zhao's hand and sat down, and asked, "Zhao'er, I heard Yu'er say that you live in the courtyard of Tonghetang, and Lin Gongzi takes good care of you, how did you get acquainted with him?" ”

Xue Zhao heard her mention Lin Xiuyuan, and the sharp pain in her heart surged up again, she held her hand on her chest, and said reluctantly, "My father promised me to the second son of the Lun family before his death, and then Lun Gongzi was unfortunately killed in Lingshan, when he was with Brother Lin, he entrusted me to him before he died, and then Brother Lin has always taken good care of me. It's just that I've left Kirwa Hall now. ”

When the old lady saw that her expression was extremely sad, she stopped asking, but patted her hand and said, "Good boy, you will leave when you leave, and you will come to live with your grandmother in the future." I only said to the outside world that I was seriously ill and needed you to do acupuncture for me for a long time. As for what to do next, my grandmother had to think about it again, and she had to stop the tongues of those people. ”

Xue Zhao smiled and said, "My grandmother is in good health, and my mother can rest assured in the spirit of the sky." Xue Zhao doesn't ask for any title, as long as she can fulfill her filial piety in front of my grandmother and fulfill my mother's last wish, she will be satisfied. ”

The old lady nodded and said, "What a knowledgeable and sensible child, it is a bodhisattva blessing to let you return to me." In the future, I will eat fasting and recite the Buddha, burn incense for the Bodhisattva every day, and bless my Zhao'er with peace and security in the future, and no longer suffer from any suffering! ”

Xue Zhao still had tears on her face, smiled, gently wiped the tears from the old lady's face, bowed down and saluted, "After the death of her parents, Zhao'er has been hanging on each other, and today I met my grandmother, so that Xue Zhao found her relatives again." From then on, I will do my best to protect my grandmother for my parents! ”

The old lady pulled Xue Zhao up and said with a smile, "Xue Zhao, I'll let people clean up the room, you can move here today!" ”

Xue Zhao said, "Grandmother, Zhao'er also has a mother-in-law who has taken care of me since I was a child, and we have been dependent on each other since the death of my parents. Now we live in the old house left by our father in the west of the city, and our life is okay. If Zhao'er boldly moves into Nangong Mansion, it will definitely cause discussion among the subordinates and make it difficult for the uncle. From now on, Zhao'er still lives outside, and comes to her grandmother every day to say goodbye, recuperate for her grandmother, and ask her grandmother for permission. ”

The old lady sighed and said, "You are different from Jing'er, you always think about others everywhere, but how can others think about you everywhere like you?" Let me think about this matter again, and now I can only wronged my Zhao'er first. ”

Xue Zhao shook his head and said, "I can see my grandmother every day, Xue Zhao is not aggrieved at all, as long as my grandmother is happy." Today, my grandmother is worried and sad, Xue Zhao went back first, my grandmother wants to rest, and Xue Zhao will come to see you again on the day. ”

The old lady nodded with a smile and said, "Let Yu'er send you back." ”

Xue Zhao was afraid that the old lady would be worried, so she didn't excuse herself, and bowed down again before going out.

Nangong Yu had been waiting outside, and when he saw the snow shining out, he showed surprise on his face, and lowered his head and asked, "Sister Yu, why are you crying again?" If you don't tell Yu'er what happened, Yu'er won't let you go. ”

Xue Zhao hurriedly comforted him and said, "Young Master Yu, Xue Zhao just talked to the old lady about some past events, and she was sad. The old lady is tired today, and must not disturb her again. I'll go first. ”

Nangong Yu had no choice but to nod and said, "The carriage is already waiting at the door." ”

Xue Zhao looked at him and said, "Yu Gongzi, it's still early, Xue Zhao wants to take a walk by herself, so I don't want you to send it." Go back and play the song we practiced today a few more times, and I'll hear it the day after tomorrow if there is any progress, so go quickly. ”

Nangong Yu wanted to refute again, but Xue Zhao had a firm look, so he had to give up, and saw Xue Zhao's figure go away.