Chapter 44: Mother's Love
At this time, Shu Huan and Shu Xian saw Chen Shuyue and Zhao's mother, so they stepped forward to greet them.
Chen Shuyue directly told the story of Huaiyang Mansion from beginning to end, and the two brothers were excited and even more surprised. Immediately said that they could go to Huaiyang Mansion to visit their aunt together, but this matter could not be made public, for fear of disaster to Huaiyang Mansion, several people finally decided to go at noon today when there were few people in the dormitory.
Steward Guo and Mother Zhao also felt that this method was feasible, so they dressed up the three brothers according to the ancestral rites, and it was noon after some tossing. The group was ready to go in batches, and there were many people who were afraid of causing trouble.
Chen Shuyue went according to the map in the booklet this time, and found that there was indeed a secret passage on the side of the door, but he still followed the route last time to the chicken coop, and then found that there was a mechanism on the high wall according to the map, so there was no need to drill a dog hole. Huaiyang Mansion appeared in front of me, different from last night, today's Huaiyang Mansion hung lanterns, and the big Chen characters were particularly dazzling.
When Chen Shuyue and the others arrived at the door of the mansion, they found that the door was hidden, and several people pushed the door directly. The design courtyard in the house is completely designed in accordance with the royal court, although the outside of the house is depressed, but the house is actually strange flowers and plants, a peaceful atmosphere.
At this time, an old lady came out of the main hall, wearing a red phoenix robe and a phoenix crown, looking at the costume, several people already understood, this is Princess Huaiyang, her own aunt! Princess Huaiyang was helped out by the maid and smiled at Chen Shuyue and the others.
"Go and pay a visit to the princess." Mother Zhao hurriedly said.
The three brothers hurriedly knelt on the ground, "Auntie, my nephew has come to visit you." ”
Princess Huaiyang wept when she said this, she stretched out her hand to soothe Chen Shuyue's hair crown, "It's so old, time flies, I've actually reached this age." Princess Huaiyang looked very excited, her hands kept shaking, and Shu Huan Shuxian's hair crown also went to touch it and take a look.
"Get up! I haven't seen you in such a long time, but I'm good to remember my old thing. Princess Huaiyang said with a smile.
The three brothers gave a big salute to Princess Huaiyang according to the ancestral rites, and only stood up after kneeling three times and bowing nine times. Chen Shuyue looked up at Princess Huaiyang carefully, and found that it was different from the one she saw in the mansion yesterday, the Princess Huaiyang in front of her was even more beautiful, and she was more luxurious than the old lady yesterday. Although Chen Shuyue was surprised, she didn't realize it too much, but she found yesterday's old lady behind Princess Huaiyang, so she looked at it twice, and Princess Huaiyang smiled after discovering it: "Phoenix, this is the Shuyue you saw yesterday, right?" ”
The old lady named Phoenix stepped forward and replied, "Yes, princess! ”
At this time, Princess Huaiyang invited a few people to sit down, and the phoenix stood beside Huaiyang, Chen Shuyue couldn't help but take a closer look at the two of them, and found that they were both graceful and luxurious, pleasing to the eye.
The phoenix said: "Knowing that the princes are coming over today, the young lady put on the phoenix robe early, and it took a morning to dress up, and the young lady is very happy today." ”
Huaiyang smiled, "I haven't worn this dress for many years, I'm afraid I won't have a chance to wear it in my lifetime, but fortunately, I can still wear it in front of a few nephews, and I have no regrets." As he spoke, he began to comb the crown of his hair.
"How come the princes, why are they so shy today? Miss is here, don't you have anything to say? Phoenix said.
Several people peeked at each other, wanting to speak but were speechless for a while.
"My aunt is on top, and my nephew is visiting Uncle Yue. There should have been too much to say, but I basically knew about my aunt last night and today, and although my nephew was full of surprise, it was a mixed blessing. Chen Shuyue knelt on the ground and said.
Huaiyang said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for decades, but you kid is a set." So what do you say about the mixed blessings? ”
"Shu Yuexi is because she has relatives in this world, and because her aunt has been fine all these years. I am worried that my nephew is about to leave, my aunt is afraid that she will have to be accompanied by loneliness again, and I am worried that my nephew will not be able to help her nephew in the pain she has endured over the years. Chen Shuyue said.
Huaiyang's eyes were moist after saying a few words, and Phoenix hurriedly handed over the handkerchief.
"I'm old, and I've never left this Huaiyang Mansion like a living dead all these years. It seemed that no one could find my mansion anymore, so when I suddenly saw a few nephews, my old man was indeed a little crying with joy. Huaiyang said and simply cried loudly.
Several people understood Huaiyang's feelings, which was a pain that ordinary people could not endure. It may be better to cry, which proves Huaiyang's trust in him.
Huaiyang wiped away her tears and said, "My aunt has lost her temper, and when she is old, she can't stand such a sad thing." ”
Chen Shuyue walked over and grabbed Huaiyang's arm, and her demeanor was very respectful. He wanted Huaiyang to feel his nephew's concern, although this action could not relieve any pain, but it was indeed the only thing Chen Shuyue could do.
"Auntie is doing well?" Chen Shuyue asked.
"It's okay to be healthy, anyway, there are constant minor illnesses, but no major illnesses." Huaiyang said and walked straight towards the courtyard, Shu Huan stayed in the hall as soon as he did it, and the phoenix followed Huaiyang from a distance.
Walking to the back garden, Huaiyang sat down and looked at Chen Shuyue carefully, "You look very similar to your brother, at that time I often said that your father and son were carved out of a pair of molds." ”
Chen Shuyue didn't know how to answer, so she smiled and didn't say anything.
"How have you been doing lately?" Huaiyang grabbed Chen Shuyue's arm, his eyes full of love, and motioned for him to sit beside him.
"My nephew is fine, my aunt doesn't have to worry about it." Chen Shuyue faced the motherly Huaiyang, and for a while, she couldn't express her suffering, so she could only pass it slightly.
"Haha, don't think that my wife doesn't know your affairs without leaving the mansion, you have suffered several times over the years, and my aunt knows it in her heart, especially you, the prince of a country, actually sent Guangling. Fortunately, your personality is broken, competitive, and you have not lived up to your eldest brother's expectations of you over the years. Huaiyang said.
"My nephew has long been relieved, and now I just hope that Guangling will be stable, and it can be regarded as not suffering in vain all these years." Chen Shuyue said.
"I've heard of this girl Shuyu, but I've never seen it, this little girl is quite like me back then. I heard that you husband and wife are of the same heart, you were very much like my aunt and me back then, and they all made sacrifices for love. Huaiyang seemed to think of himself again.
Chen Shuyue understood that her aunt was reminiscing about the past, but fortunately, her aunt did not shy away from it, so she did not seem so embarrassed.
After such a simple conversation between you and me, Chen Shuyue's feelings for Huaiyang increased sharply, and all the thoughts about her mother in her heart were transferred to Huaiyang.
Huaiyang got up, "Come with me to visit Huaiyang Mansion." ”
"But the eldest brother and the third brother should also have something to tell you." Chen Shuyue said.
Huaiyang didn't speak, just walked towards the front.
There are a lot of blades placed in the corner of the back garden, and it is obvious that this is where Huaiyang practiced. Rows of chrysanthemums are planted in the corner, but the flowering period has passed, and there is no flower valley. Perhaps this is the place where Huaiyang admires flowers and works.
"Guangling is cold, no one is willing to take care of you, and Shuyu is not easy, my aunt decided to give you the phoenix and ask her to serve your daily life." Huaiyang said as he walked.
Chen Shuyue hurriedly excused herself and said: "Auntie, don't do it, Aunt Phoenix gets along with you day and night, we can rest assured with her, if you go to where I am, it's absolutely impossible." ”
Huaiyang smiled and said: "Yes, Phoenix followed me when I was five years old, and the two of us grew up together, and now we are all at such an age, it is really two people who have become one." ”
"So it's even more unacceptable, besides, Shuyue doesn't need to be taken care of, the border doesn't have to be Kyoto, I don't care about this, but my aunt needs someone to take care of it." Chen Shuyue said.
Before they knew it, the two of them had gone from the back garden to the side garden.
"See? This is my yard for Phoenix, when she is okay on weekdays, she rests here, and I occasionally come over to eat, drink tea, and sleep with Phoenix when I am tired. Huaiyang said with a smile.
Chen Shuyue looked around the courtyard, it was clean and tidy, and it was even more magnificent than ordinary big families.
"That's okay, I'll go to your side when the time comes, let me appreciate the scenery of the border, I haven't seen it for many years, and I have forgotten that except for the sky of this Huaiyang Mansion, I really don't know about other places." Huaiyang said.
Chen Shuyue wanted to stop it, but she felt that she had swept away her aunt's interest, and after thinking about it, she still felt that there was no need to stop it, so it would be good for Shuyu to meet her aunt while she could still move around now.
Along the corridor, the two walked towards the main hall, and the environment along the way was particularly good, clean and tidy.
"These are all cleaned up by Phoenix, these chores in the house are taken care of by Phoenix on weekdays, and there are basically no subordinates in Huaiyang Mansion, except for a few little girls in the kitchen, ten guards, and there are only four or five old women left." Huaiyang said and smiled heartily.
"Sister-in-law is still blessed, having obedient children like you. Shu Huan and Shu Xian are also obedient, although they have suffered some setbacks, but it is a big thing to be able to reunite now. Your mother and I used to play chess in this yard all the time, and I would always lose to your mother. Since the eldest brother became the emperor, your mother has often come to me, and this farewell has been going on for many years, time flies! Huaiyang said.
Looking at Huaiyang's back, Chen Shuyue felt even more that the person standing in front of her at this time was her mother, a mother who had undergone changes. Looking at her calm and relaxed appearance, Chen Shuyue understood that she must have endured a lot of things, but living so openly, the tolerance in her heart was not something he could imagine.
Chen Shuyue was in tears for a while, and Huaiyang asked, "Do you miss your mother?" ”
As soon as Huaiyang's words came out, Chen Shuyue burst into tears.
The shadow of his mother has been echoing in his mind, compared to Huaiyang's fortitude, his mother is gentle and virtuous, the two are completely different, but they both have the same identity, mother!