Since Yurong and Sai Xishi died one after another, Wang Yunqing and his wife were depressed almost every day, and the hatred of the country and family feud tortured them very painfully, and they cut off all contact with the outside world for a long time after that.

One afternoon, an uninvited guest came to Wang's house. At that time, Wang Yunqing was recuperating on the couch, and Lao Zhao came in to report that a Japanese woman named Michiko had come to visit, and he sat up in surprise and said, "How could it be her?" Unexpected! I didn't expect it! Hurry up and let her into the living room for tea and serving, and I'll be there shortly." ”

"Yes, sir." Lao Zhao said yes and went out. Wang Yunqing got up and went to the ground, he washed his face and changed clothes, found Mrs. Wang and came to the living room with him.

Michiko, dressed in a kimono, sat on the sofa, and when she saw Wang Yunqing and his wife entering the house, she hurriedly got up and saluted. She smiled and bowed to say good afternoon in Japanese, and Wang Yunqing bowed to Michiko and said good afternoon to Michiko in Japanese.

Michiko once came to Wang Yunqing's house with Yamamoto, and Mrs. Wang recognized her at a moment. Although Michiko is the same age as Mrs. Wang, compared with Mrs. Wang's plump and rich figure, Michiko has the delicate and slender figure of an Oriental woman and her fair and delicate skin, especially her eyes that are like a puddle of autumn water, which are enough to make a man lose his soul. Mrs. Wang knew that this Oriental woman was her husband's old friend, and when Wang Yunqing and Michiko greeted each other in Japanese, Mrs. Wang threw a prickly sentence, "Master, this is in our China, don't you speak Chinese when you see a Japanese woman?" ”

Mrs. Wang's words made Wang Yunqing very embarrassed, and he replied with a straight face: "Madam, Michiko is Japanese, why should I speak Japanese to her?" ”

Not to be outdone, Mrs. Wang said, "Master, you two speak Japanese, won't I become an ornament on the side?" It seems that you think I'm in the way, so I'd better go! She turned to leave.

At this time, Michiko suddenly said in Chinese: "Sister, please stay!" I can speak Chinese. ”

Mrs. Wang's dissatisfaction just now was ostensibly aimed at Wang Yunqing. It's actually a face to show Michiko. When she heard Michiko call herself her sister in Chinese, she felt that she was angry when she left at this time, so she stopped.

Wang Yunqing forced a smile and said, "Okay, sit, sit, let's all sit down and talk!" ”

After the three of them sat down, Wang Yunqing beckoned the maid to bring a pot of hot tea. Wang Yunqing said to Michiko: "Michiko, why did you think of coming to visit my house, this is really beyond my expectations!" ”

Michiko saw a portrait of Yurong hanging on the wall of the living room, so she said in a heavy tone, "Yun Qingjun." Actually, I should have come a long time ago. I was sad when I learned of Yurong's sister's death that year. In my opinion, although Sister Yurong is a woman, her tenacity and courage are beyond the reach of ordinary men! I admired her and sighed to myself. At that time, I wanted to come to mourn the undead of Yurong, but I felt that Mrs. Yamamoto's identity was definitely unpopular, so I didn't come until today. Here, I deeply mourn the death of Yurong, and may the spirit of Yurong coexist with the sky. After Michiko finished speaking, she stood up and bowed deeply to the statue of Yurong.

Wang Yunqing was quite moved, "Michiko." I understand your feelings, thank you for your condolences to Yurong. ”

Mrs. Wang said disapprerovingly: "Hmph! Mrs. Yamamoto, don't act! If it weren't for Yamamoto's old devil coercion, would my sister Yurong be able to commit suicide? You don't want a cat to cry and fake mercy! ”。

Michiko bowed deeply to Madame Wang and said, "Madame is right, I feel inferior to me because I am Yamamoto's wife. I felt guilty for my inability to stop Yamamoto's evil deeds, and I was ashamed of what the Japanese army had done in China. I ask you for your sin, and I ask you to forgive me! ”

When Mrs. Wang saw that Michiko sincerely apologized, half of her anger disappeared. She said to Michiko with a slight apology; "Actually, I know that not all Japanese people are bad. But when I mention the Japanese, I'm full of anger, so please bear with me! ”

Wang Yunqing said to his wife: "Madam, Michiko is a kind woman. Don't blame her! When she married Yamamoto, she didn't know that Yamamoto would become what he is now. Take me as an example, Yamamoto and I were the best friends back then, but now I have a national hatred and family feud with him, and who could have predicted what would happen decades later! Wang Yunqing's body was weak, so he covered his chest and coughed when he said more.

Michiko looked at Wang Yunqing with concern and said, "I see that your face is haggard, your spirit is tired, and your physical condition is not as good as before, you must be injured by excessive sorrow." Please open your mind and cheer up again! ”

Mrs. Wang nodded approvingly, "Master, Michiko is right, if you continue like this, your body will completely collapse!" ”

Wang Yunqing said helplessly: "You don't know, there is a dead knot in my heart that cannot be untied!" I wanted to cure my sister of a lung disease, but accidentally killed her; I was going to rescue Yurong from the Japanese, but when Yurong didn't save me, I became my most despicable traitor. If the Japanese army does not get out of China, I will not be able to untie this dead knot in this life and this life! ”

Wang Yunqing's words made Michiko's face flushed, and she Wang Yunqingfu said: "Yun Qingjun, I can't stay in China for a day, I will leave tomorrow." ”

"Why are you in such a hurry?" Wang Yunqing asked.

"Because I don't want to see my husband racking his brains all day to make the Chinese submit to Japan, I don't want to see the Japanese army treat the Chinese people inhumanely. What I can't figure out is why we, Japan, want to seize China's land and send many Japanese young people to death. My heart is in pain, and I want to escape this bloody and terrifying place and return to Japan to live my peaceful life. , the purpose of my visit to your house today: one is to mourn Yurong, and the other is to say goodbye to you. ”

"Michiko, I understand your feelings about leaving China, but I don't know when we can meet again today. Hi! Wang Yunqing saw that the Japanese woman he once loved was going back to Japan, and his heart was full of parting melancholy.

Mrs. Wang saw that her husband was attached to Michiko, so she stood up and said to Wang Yunqing and Michiko: "I know that your old love is not over, so let's go away and let the two of you whisper." ”

Wang Yunqing got up and stopped Mrs. Wang, he was dissatisfied and said, "What are you talking nonsense, yes, Michiko and I were lovers when we were young." If it weren't for my father's interference, he would be my wife now! But that's all in the past, and now all we have is friendship, so where do you put Michiko's face when you say that! You're too small-bellied, aren't you? ”

Michiko said with embarrassment: "Sister, don't you go, there is no whispering between me and Yun Qingjun." ”

Mrs. Wang couldn't help laughing: "You just whisper, so what's the matter!" I'm not jealous, but you're too careful! Come on, since you don't have anything to whisper, then I don't have to make room for you two! ”

Michiko also smiled and said, "Sister, you are now Yun Qingjun's wife. I can tell he loves you very much. Even if you don't eat my vinegar, I'll eat your vinegar! ”

Wang Yunqing stroked his beard proudly and said, "Ouch! I didn't expect me to be a sought-after sweetheart! When he said this, all three of them laughed, and the atmosphere in the living room was much better for a while.

After the three of them sat down again, Wang Yunqing personally poured a cup of tea for Michiko, he said: "Michiko, we once fell in love when we were young, and unfortunately we didn't have the fate to become husband and wife, but we are now good brothers and sisters, good friends!" I'm going to see you off today with tea instead of wine. Wishing you a safe journey! ”

Michiko mysteriously said to Wang Yunqing and his wife: "I'll drink this tea later, and I want to give you an unexpected surprise before leaving!" ”

"Our Wang family is not going well now, I don't know where the joy comes from?" Wang Yunqing asked puzzled.

"Yun Qingjun, my driver is now waiting outside the gate of your house. Please summon him in. ”

Wang Yunqing agreed, and Mrs. Wang walked out of the house, and she beckoned Lao Zhao to bring Michiko's attendant to the living room. After a while, Michiko's driver walked into the living room with a suitcase. Michiko took the suitcase from the driver's hand, she opened the box and took out a piece of silk folded into four squares and handed it to Mrs. Wang, she said, "Sister." When I was bored in Beiping, I learned Suzhou embroidery from a Chinese maid, which is a pair of mandarin ducks embroidered by my own hands. ”

Mrs. Wang took the silk cloth and opened it to see, the white silk was indeed embroidered with a pair of mandarin ducks playing in the water, its colorful form was realistic, and it was very good-looking. She couldn't help but praise repeatedly: "The embroidery is so good, it can be said to be ingenious!" ”

When Michiko saw that the embroidery was praised by Mrs. Wang, she said to her with a smile on her face: "This is a gift I gave to my sister when I was leaving, and I am very happy to see that my sister likes it, please smile at it!" After Michiko finished speaking, she bowed to Mrs. Wang again.

Mrs. Wang excused herself: "Oh, you are too polite! I am the master and you are the guest, and if you want to return to China, I should give you a gift. ”

"Sister, I'll be honest with you, Yun Qingjun is my first love, I once loved him deeply, and I have never forgotten him for decades after breaking up with him. After coming to Beiping, I saw that he had found a woman he loved, and I was sincerely happy for him. I give you this gift with a meaning, I hope that the two of you are like the pair of mandarin ducks I embroidered, you love me and you will stay together for life. After I cross the sea and return to China, I will try my best to completely forget about Yun Qingjun! Michiko forced a smile when she spoke, but her throat choked.

Mrs. Wang is a soft-hearted person, she was so moved by Michiko's true emotions that she couldn't help but burst into tears, she hugged Michiko tightly and cried silently: "Michiko, my good sister!" I accepted the gift, thank you for your blessings! ”

Michiko's words not only moved Mrs. Wang, but also made Wang Yunqing have mixed feelings, and his eyes moistened. At this time, Michiko took out another thing from the suitcase, and she shook it in front of Wang Yunqing's eyes and said, "This is the surprise I gave you!" ”

Michiko was holding a painting scroll in her hand, and she handed it to Wang Yunqing, "Yun Qingjun, this painting was originally yours, and today it is returned to its original owner!" Let's open it and take a look. ”

Wang Yunqing took the scroll and carefully unfolded it, and the result surprised him, "Oops! Isn't this the painting that was blackmailed away by Ma Liangchen! He looked at Michiko with great puzzlement, "Let me ask you, how did this painting get into your hands?" ”

Michiko explained, "My husband has been in a bad mood lately, and when he comes home, he either frowns in a daze or sighs. I asked him why he was in a bad mood, and he told me that Italy had been defeated and that Germany was not far from defeat. The Japanese army suffered great defeats one after another, both in the Pacific theater and in the East and Southeast Asian theaters. Japan is no longer able to sustain the jihad. ”

Wang Yunqing nodded and said, "Yamamoto is still a smart person, and he can see this clearly!" ”。

Michiko continued: "My husband gave me a painting, and he said that it was a rare masterpiece of Chinese painting, and it was very collectible. He didn't want the painting to eventually return to the Chinese, so he asked me to bring it back to Japan for collection. I asked him how such a precious painting had come to him, and he told me in detail about the origin of the painting. It turns out that my husband seized this painting from a captured high-ranking Chinese officer, and then he gave it to you in order to invite you out of the mountain, and then the painting was extorted from you by Ma Liangchen. Some time ago, a senator from Beiping City brought Ma Liangchen to my husband to ask for an official job, and Ma Liangchen gave him this painting in order to please my husband. My husband looked down on Ma Liangchen's character very much, and he took the painting and kicked the two people out. I'm going back to China tomorrow, and I've decided to give it back to you before I go home. ”

Wang Yunqing was a little worried about Michiko, "If you do this, you're not afraid of Yamamoto, do you know?" ”

"Bringing back to Japan what belongs to Chinese is an act of theft that I despise, and it is not in line with my basic principles of being a human being. My husband won't know about it for a while, but even if he does, what if he does? Who could have predicted how the battle between the day and the day would end! Who can predict what will happen to him? ”

"Michiko, this painting is like my lifeblood, since I lost it, my mood has not been happy for a day, thanks to you for bringing it back into my hands, I will never let it leave me again! I left the painting, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart! Wang Yunqing, who was overjoyed, bowed deeply to Michiko at a depth of ninety degrees.

"Yun Qingjun, this is what I should do, you don't have to be polite!" Michiko gave Wang Yunqing a bow again.

"Michiko, I have to thank you!"

"Yun Qingjun, you really don't have to thank me!"

Seeing Wang Yunqing and Michiko bowing incessantly, Mrs. Wang joked on the side: "It's more etiquette to be with the Japanese!" Sir, doesn't your waist hurt? Sit down! ”

Michiko sat down and picked up the teacup on the coffee table, and said sadly, "After drinking this cup of tea, I'm going to leave forever." Then she drank the tea.

Mrs. Wang plucked a golden hairpin from her head and said to Michiko, "Sister." This hairpin was bought for me by my husband when we got married, and I will give it to you as a souvenir, and you will know the meaning of this without saying it. Mrs. Wang handed the hairpin to Wang Yunqing and said, "Master, Michiko may be goodbye when she leaves, you can give it to my sister with your own hands." ”

After Wang Yunqing took the golden hairpin, he solemnly put the golden hairpin into Michiko's hand. He said softly: "The courtesy is light and affectionate, and it is all in words. Take care! ”

"Yes, I will carry it every day." Michiko put the golden hairpin into her bun with tears in her eyes.

Michiko was leaving, and Wang Yunqing and his wife personally sent her out of the door. When they broke up, Michiko bowed deeply to Wang Yunqing and his wife, and then hid her face with her hands and got into the car without looking back. Looking at the car in the distance, Wang Yunqing and his wife were very sad and stood still for a long time.

Shortly after Michiko left China, Japan announced its unconditional surrender on August 15, 1945. (To be continued......)