Chapter 2 Misfortune is not a single line
When Xi Fuwei arrived at Xi Fuguang's yard, she happened to see him spitting a mouthful of blood into the golden basin that the maid hastily served!
"How so?!" Her voice trembled involuntarily, and while stepping forward to support her brother, she scolded left and right, "Why don't you hurry up and ask for a doctor?!" β
The eldest girl who has been with Xi Fuguang for the longest time choked up and said, "I've already called someone to invite ......."
took a deep breath to hold back her tears, and continued to answer Xi Fuwei, "Childe was lying down well, but he looked asleep, and suddenly he wanted to sit up, saying that he felt discomfort in his chest...... So the slaves and maids helped the son to sit on the couch, and were about to say that they were going to tell the master or the young lady, but the son ......"
She tried hard, but she still involuntarily brought out a whimper, saying that the young man vomited blood, and his years were not guaranteed. Xi Fuguang was still lying on the bed for many days, and he did not get better after several diagnoses and treatments...... In this situation, even if the magpie branch serves this son, the relationship between the master and the servant is deep, and 100,000 are unwilling to think in a bad direction, but they can't control the ominous premonition.
Not only her, but in fact, Xi Fuwei was also in a flustered mood, pinched her palm hard, calmed down a little, and said in a deep voice: "Send someone again!" Doctor, please! β
Before the words fell, Xi Zongwang had already rushed in with a gust of wind, and was about to ask, when he saw his son's pale face and dying on his daughter's shoulder, tears suddenly fell: "My son! You...... Don't scare your father! β
Xi Fuxuan is very empty at this time, the whole person is light and fluttering, and it will fly up when he follows, and there seem to be people talking around, but he can't hear what he said.
Even who he is gradually forgets in this fluttering ......
The most outstanding talent in Dongchang Mansion in recent years, the most optimistic junior of the Wen family of Dongchang's leading family, died suddenly on the day he received the good news of the third Asian dollar in the high school laurel list.
When I went, I didn't even leave a last word.
"My son, why are you so ruthless?" It was late at night, and on the mourning hall that was hurriedly built, Xi Zongwang was in tears, while watching the young grandson Xi Jiao kneeling in front of the brazier to burn paper, and choked up, "Your mother went early, and my father has been both a father and a mother for many years, so it is easy to bring you up, and you are successful in studying, and you also have a good family affair with your sister...... As a father, I originally thought that the next thing was to enjoy the blessings...... I didn't expect ...... You are ahead of your father......"
In the filial piety curtain behind him, Xi Fuwei was dressed like snow linen, kneeling beside the coffin, silent, but tears kept pouring out of her eyes, soaking her whole face.
"My ancestor of the Xi family, I have never done less to build bridges."
"Since your mother went, in order to pray for you, my father has donated to the township every year...... Although his ability is limited, he is not a good person, but he is not a fierce person...... Why does the matter of a white-haired person sending a black-haired person come to our house?! β
Xi Zongwang looked at the flames stupidly, and couldn't figure it out, "If the Xi family has done any evil in the past and wants to take revenge, why not repay my old bones, and what to do to fall on my young son?!" β
He chattered, looking back on the more than ten years that the father and son had depended on each other, and finally couldn't control his crying, "My father is already old and frail, Wei'er has not yet come out of the cabinet, and Jiao'er is only six years old!!! You kid, why can't you bear to go like this?! Leaving behind this family, what will you do in the future?! β
Six-year-old Xi Jiao was still ignorant, but obediently knelt in front of the brazier according to his grandfather's request and handed the paper money to him, not knowing what the scene in front of him meant.
However, listening to Xi Zongwang's grief-stricken cry, he was stunned, and he also whimpered and cried.
Xi Fuwei in the filial piety curtain noticed it, couldn't hold it anymore, got up on her knees a few steps, walked out, hugged her nephew and let out a sad sound!
This night, the three grandparents had a long and cold time.
Early the next morning, the news of Xi Fuxuan's death spread, and people near and far were very surprised.
They just heard the news of the high school Yayuan of the eldest son of the Xi family, and they were preparing a rich congratulatory gift, dressed up brightly and ready to come to the door to say hello, who knew that the situation had changed suddenly in a blink of an eye, but now they were going to be annoyed...... In addition to the accident, some people are also happy in their hearts.
The Xi family is not a native of Dongchang Mansion.
The reason why it is settled here, it is said to involve the previous dynasty, that is, the "Blue Jade Case" that shocked the world during the reign of His Majesty Emperor Taizu, which is said to be more than 15,000 people!
The Xi family was also involved, and after some turmoil, the remaining children came to Dongchang Mansion from Jiannan to settle down.
Over the years, although they often gave alms and donations to the township, they were also faintly ostracized among the local gentry.
In recent years, there has been such an outstanding junior as Xi Fuxuan, and he has agreed to marry the Wen family, and with the recommendation and help of the Wen family, he has gradually been accepted by them.
But this kind of acceptance is ultimately based on the face of the Wen family, and these people may not have no jealousy for the Xi family in their hearts.
Now that Xi Fuguang is gone, where can I be unfortunate and gloating?
It's just that I am worried that the Xi family also has a Xi Fuwei, this is the fiancΓ©e of the Wen family's son, the Wen family has always attached importance to this prospective daughter-in-law, and since the engagement, the condolences for the New Year's holidays have not been broken.
Even if Xi Fuguang dies, the relationship between the Xi family and the Wen family may not end here.
So at this time, I still changed into plain robes and came to the door with gifts to mourn.
The three ancestors and grandchildren of the Xi family hugged their heads and cried all night, they were all very tired, but at this time, they had to drag their tired bodies to greet the guests, and they were okay. What saddened them the most was the whispering that came from time to time in the crowd, and the attitude of pointing and pointing, treating the tragedy that did not concern them as an after-dinner pastime...... They are angry and helpless......
Just as I was feeling sad, there was a sudden noise outside.
Then I heard several people rushing to greet "Brother Qingxiang", Xi Fuwei heard it, and reminded in a dumb voice through the filial piety curtain: "Daddy, it's the big steward of the Wen family who is here!" β
Xi Zongwang was in a trance for a while, then wiped away his tears and staggered to meet him.
After the curtain of filial piety, Xi Fuwei bit her lips tightly, and her pale face gradually floated with a dignified color: The Wen family attaches great importance to the Xi family's family affairs, and everyone in Dongchang Mansion knows it! used to celebrate the New Year's holidays, and the clansmen even Wen Xianyun came over in person...... Now that Xi Fuguang has died, there is only one steward for such a big matter......
Xi Fuwei secretly prayed that things would never be as she thought!
It's not that she feels that she doesn't have her brother's backer, if she is dismissed by the Wen family, it will be difficult to find a better one.
is afraid that Xi Zongwang will not be able to stand this worse blow.
Wen Qingxian, the chief steward of the Wen family, put on incense after entering the door, comforted Xi Zongwang with gentle words, and explained that the Wen family has been very busy recently, so he can only let himself run errands...... When it's over, it's gone.
After he left, the people in the mourning hall exchanged meaningful glances with each other: the brother of the prospective daughter-in-law died, and the Wen family only came to take care of it, and from beginning to end, they didn't ask if the prospective young lady behind the filial piety curtain was okay...... The intention here can be tasted by fools!
Xi Zongwang, who was still immersed in the grief of losing his son in old age, did not react for the time being, but Xi Fuwei's heart sank completely.
That night, taking advantage of the fact that the mourners were scattered, she watched Xi Jiao lying tired and falling asleep by the coffin, covered him with a blanket, waved back left and right, and went out to say to Xi Zongwang: "Daddy, I want to quit!" β
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Xi Zongwang was silent looking at his son's spirit card, it was not that he didn't want to cry, but that his tears had dried up and couldn't flow at all.
Listening to her daughter's words at this moment, she was stunned for a moment before she reacted, "Yesterday, the Wen family just came over to discuss the matter......
"Yesterday, my brother was gone!" Xi Fuwei interrupted in a low voice, "Daddy, how did this family business come about, who doesn't know?" It's not me at all, it's my brother's future! But my brother is gone...... The pair of uncles and aunts who heard Xianyun yesterday left in a hurry, and it can be said that such a big event happened in our family, and they wanted to go back to report to the Wen family quickly, but they came today to take care of things...... The head of the Wen family is not in Dongchang Mansion now, but Wen Xianyun is! β
"He and my brother are classmates and my fiancΓ©, and they don't show up when they know the bad news of my brother's death...... Wen Jia's current thoughts, do you still need to point it out? β
"Our family's foundation in Dongchang Mansion is not comparable to the Wen family at all!"
Now that the Wen family has the intention of regretting the marriage, they have taken the initiative to propose it without knowing it...... Are you still waiting for people to tear their faces? β
She sighed, "After all, it's the other people of the Wen family who are married to me, and it's just that the people of the Wen family are the sons of the Wen family!" Daddy, ask yourself...... If you were the head of the Wen family, you would let the children of the heir family marry the daughter of an ordinary squire?! β
Without Xi Fuguang, although the Xi family has a small industry, it is just a big one.
Such as the squire of their net worth, they grabbed a lot of them in Dongchang Mansion.
In front of the Wen family, who has been in charge of Dongchang Mansion for several generations, they are all ants.
If the Wen family's wish is only to keep this one-third of an acre, they can also pay more attention to Xi Fuwei's own talent. However, judging from their actions of coming to the door immediately after Xi Fuguang was admitted to Xiucai, they obviously have a lot of ideas for further revitalizing the family.
In this way, without the young and talented brother as a backer, why would the Wen family continue to accept Xi Fuwei as a young lady? !
Seeing Xi Zongwang listening, her face gradually changed, and her lips trembled slightly, she couldn't bear it for a moment, but after a pause, she still said, "Daddy, you listen to me, Ming'er...... I sent someone to the Wen family to talk about the resignation, and the reason was that the Wen family was old and urgently needed a wife to pass through the door, and I wanted to keep filial piety for my brother, and now there are two you and Jiao'er at home, and I really don't feel at ease! So I plan to postpone my exit from the cabinet for a few years, in order to avoid delaying him, I still want to quit my family! β
"The Wen family may not agree at first, but if we are resolute, they will agree."
"So both families are willing, and they don't need to go through the government, so it's over."
She has always been worried about Wen Xianyun's filial piety, and she was still telling Xi Fuguang about it before, but now she is not reluctant to quit her family, at most, out of the self-esteem of a girl at this age, she feels a little embarrassed.
So at this time, the thinking is very clear, and the calmness is almost like talking about someone else's marriage.
However, Xi Zongwang's heart was like a knife, and he choked up: "It's all useless for my father......"
He was sad for a long time, and then he calmed down under his daughter's comfort, and promised to send the old housekeeper to Wenfu the next day to discuss the dissolution of the family affair.
Who knows, when I woke up the next morning, the old housekeeper came in and said, "Master, Miss, Uncle is here!" β