Chapter 549: Back to My Mother's House
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On the dim street, with the advent of night, the sun completely disappeared, and there were fewer and fewer pedestrians, almost no one, and lanterns began to hang in front of the gate of the courtyard along the street, and the candlelight reflected the big characters on the lanterns in the air, suspended there, showing the dignity and glory of the family's identity, clear and natural.
At this moment, on a large street, in the distant darkness, there was a sound of horses' hooves, and a slight sound of walking, echoing in the dark and quiet street, closer and clearer. Soon, a carriage appeared, slowly moving forward, followed by four big men, and the group finally stopped in front of a house, through the light emitted by the hanging lanterns, only to see the "palace" on it, engraved on the plaque, hanging above the gate.
The group was none other than Yang Xiao and others, Yang Wang's family went back to his parents' house to visit relatives, and the place where they stopped was Yang Wang's maiden house. Just looking at the decoration of the gate, the two stone lions on both sides, even if the Yang Wang's maiden family is not a rich businessman, but it is also a middle class.
When the carriage had come to a stop, the coachman jumped down and came to the horses and took the reins to make sure that the carriage had come to a complete stop to prevent any horse startling.
At the same time, Yang Xiao even turned over and jumped down, took out a small stool by the way, and carefully placed it next to the carriage, if someone got off the carriage, he would be able to step on the stool. Yang Xiao immediately approached the carriage, lifted the curtain, and said softly: "Old lady, you can come down when you get to the place." ”
"Hehe, it's finally here~" Yang Wangshi agreed, the expected joy and joy were self-evident, however, the first to get out of the carriage were the two maids, followed by Yang Wang.
At this time, the four big men had already come to the front, protecting the Yang Wang clan in the middle, located on both sides of the carriage, vigilantly scanning the surroundings, their expressions were wooden but not old-fashioned, their bodies were tense, and they could switch between attack and defense at any time. At this moment, their submachine guns are clearly sleeved, which is a good way to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.
With the support of the two maids and the help of Yang Xiao, Yang Wang finally got out of the carriage, but at the moment of touching the ground, his body was obviously a little unstable, and he couldn't help but shake, Yang Xiao hurriedly held on, and said with concern: "Old lady, what's wrong with you?" Are you alright? ”
"I'm fine, it's just that I've been sitting for too long, and my legs are numb, just stand for a while, it's not in the way, Xiaoxiao, there's no need to be so startled and scream."
As soon as the words fell, as if they were cooperating with a tacit understanding, Yang Xiao helped Yang Wang's, and then, the two maids immediately squatted down, massaged Yang Wang's legs, and rubbed them.
"Xiaoxiao, don't be like this, hurry up and let these two girls get up, old lady, I'm not so squeamish, it's just that my legs are numb, take two steps, it's good to move, hurry up, go and call the door."
As soon as the maid massaged twice, Yang Wang said to Yang Xiao, but the latter secretly thought in his heart: "Where is the young master looking for the maid?" Not only is he thoughtful, but he is also quite eye-catching, and his brain earns very quickly, so he doesn't have to say anything himself, after the two heard the old lady's words, they immediately reacted and knew what to do. ”
These thoughts were only in Yang Xiao's mind for a moment, and then he heard Yang Wang's urging words, and immediately said to the two maids squatting on the ground: "Two sisters, hurry up, the old lady says so, you hold the old lady, move, I'll call the door, it's not a matter of staying on the street in the cold winter."
It's not just because of the character, but also has an opinion about Yang Xiao, after the two maids stood up, they just nodded symbolically, didn't say anything, their attitude was a little arrogant, but they treated the old lady respectfully, and then they grabbed Yang Wang's arms and walked towards the palace.
Yang Xiao was very embarrassed, his face was stupid, he couldn't help touching his nose, and he was helpless to take the two maids, but he didn't know what he muttered, without any stop, he raised his legs, ran to the gate of the palace, and as soon as he stood still, he knocked on the door knocker lightly.
Knock knock knock....
The crisp copper ring knocked on the wooden door, making a burst of knocking sounds, from near and far, echoing in the quiet environment, soon, with the elongated "squeak", the two doors opened a small crack that was not too big or small, and a white and old head poked out, seeing Yang Xiao's outfit, which had long been kept as short hair, he suddenly asked vigilantly and suspiciously: "Hey, who are you?" It's so late, who are you looking for? If there's no urgency, come back tomorrow. ”
"That, that, I'm Yang Xiao, a descendant of the Yang family in Jinhua Mansion, Zhejiang, and I'm here to accompany my old lady back to her parents' house to visit relatives." Seeing that the old man guarding the door was guarding himself, the crack in the door was just enough to show a head, the other party doubted his appearance, and was about to close the door when he spoke, Yang Xiao quickly blocked it, and replied with some embarrassment.
For a while, the old janitor didn't react, stared at Yang Xiao with slightly cloudy eyes, and muttered, "The Yang family in Jinhua Mansion? Are you related to our prince? How am I...."
At this moment, Yang Wangshi had already walked up, only one step away from the two, and it seemed that he did not hear the content of the conversation between the two, and with the support of the maid, Yang Wangshi interrupted the old man's self-talk, and said excitedly: "Fu Bo, is it you?" I'm Yulian, do you remember me? ”
The familiar voice made the old man stunned, turned his head to look at the middle-aged woman who came closer, his face was still puzzled, and said, "I am indeed Fu Bo, do we know each other?" ”
Speaking of this, Fu Bo paused and muttered to himself: "Yulian~? Yulian~? ”
Even after confirming the identity of the other party, Fu Bo still didn't recognize himself, Yang Wang's feeling at the moment he saw his old acquaintance was overwhelming, and he was so happy that he couldn't express it in words, looking at each other with hopeful eyes, expecting the other party to remember, and sighing in his heart: "It seems that Fu Bo is really old, and his memory is not good." ”
After thinking about it, Yang Wang's family was a little relieved, and said secretly: "I have been gone for more than 20 years, since I married into the Yang family, I have never come back, and over the years, the two families have basically not moved much, especially after the death of my husband, and Fu Bo is also over seventy years old, it will be like this, and it is understandable." ”
At the same time, looking at everything in front of him, Yang Xiao became anxious and reminded: "Fu Bo, my old lady is your aunt and grandmother, but you watched grow up, and you haven't seen each other for more than 20 years, why have you forgotten it?" Think about it, think about it, do you have a relative in Jinhua Mansion? ”
Hearing this, all of a sudden, Fu Bo patted his head and suddenly said: "Yes, yes, I remember, there is indeed an old aunt and grandmother in our house, who married to the Yang family in Jinhua Mansion in Zhejiang twenty years ago, what is that man's name Yang Ji, and the business seems to be doing a lot of business?" ”
"Yang Jizu~" Seeing that Fu Bo wanted to scratch his head, Yang Wang couldn't help but add.
"Yes, yes, it's called Yang Jizu!" Patted the door of the head, Fu Bolang responded, and then took a lantern and took a picture in front of Yang Wang's eyes, at this time, the whole person had no initial defense, and his attitude was much better, but he still wanted to confirm it again and see it clearly.
Being treated like this by a janitor is a little sluggish, and even very rude, however, Yang Wangshi is not angry, because she knows that Fu Bo is such a person, he does his best and is very serious, and he can't be sloppy, not to mention, regardless of his identity, the person opposite is also his own elder, watching him grow up.
Fauber had already walked out, holding a lantern in one hand, and the dim light lingered on Yang Wang's face, gathering his eyes vigorously, trying to see clearly. Although more than 20 years have passed, Yang Wang's face has long been gone, with traces of the vicissitudes of time, and there have been great changes, but Fu Bo still found that familiar feeling, the vague traces of the past.
After looking at the eyes and nose, and then to the eyebrows, especially the unique birthmark at the root of Yang Wang's ear, Fu Bo immediately exclaimed: "Ah~ It's really the old aunt, the old aunt, please come in, so many years have passed, the old slave really can't remember clearly, and I hope the old aunt and grandmother don't be surprised." ”
While speaking, Fu Bo had completely opened the door and let everyone in, and Yang Wang responded politely: "Fu Bo, don't call me that, let's call me Yulian, no matter what, you also watched me grow up." ”
"What's the matter? Grandma, how dare the old slave call you by your name? No matter how you say it, you are also the master, and I am just a subordinate, how can I do the following things? This is really torturous old slave! Auntie and grandmother, please come in, you go slowly first, I will go and spread the word, tell the lord and them, aunt and grandmother, you are back. ”
"Well, okay, Fauber, then you go first."
Immediately, under the guidance of a small servant, Yang Wang's party walked inside, Fu Bo had already hurriedly stepped on his old legs, and ran towards the inner courtyard in a hurry, don't look at people who are sixty or seventy years old, their legs and feet are quite neat, no wonder they are a lot older, and they can still see the gate of the palace.
Walking in the familiar and unfamiliar corridor, Yang Wang only felt that everything was so kind, which made her feel relaxed, and her whole body was very comfortable, and Yang Xiao, who followed on the side, asked softly: "Old lady, since you and the old man got married, hasn't the old man accompanied you back?" Haven't you ever seen your loved ones back home? ”
Yang Wang's expression suddenly darkened, and the meaning of longing overflowed on his face, and he said faintly: "Since marrying my lord at the age of sixteen, because the Yang family's business was in its golden age at that time, it was too busy to start, and there was no time to go back to my parents' house to visit relatives, but my mother's brother had been here during this time, and it was not that he had never seen his relatives. ”
"Later, the sudden death of the old man, thousands of family wealth and various businesses pressed on my shoulders, such as carrying heavy burdens, running housework and handling the family's business, and I didn't have time to go back to my parents' house, visit my parents, and I don't know how the two elders are now? For so many years, there has been no news, hey...."
After a long sigh, Yang Wang's infinite emotion, did not say anything, quietly walked forward, under the support of the two maids, although the clothes are very ordinary, but faint, with a faint sense of nobility, if you don't look closely, it is difficult to find.
Seeing that the old lady showed a trace of sadness, afraid of touching the old lady's sadness again, Yang Xiao didn't say anything more, but said secretly in his heart: "It seems that the old housekeeper is right, the old lady's maiden family is not very good, especially the two brothers, who use people to face forward, not to face back." ”
At the same time, when he set off to the north with the old lady, Yang Xiao remembered the letter that the young master asked him to bring to himself, if the old lady went back to her parents' house to visit relatives, she must protect the old lady and not be allowed to suffer any grievances.
At this moment, all of a sudden, Yang Xiao seemed to understand, understood the young master's good intentions, why was there such an arrangement?
As the saying goes, if you haven't been in contact for decades, no matter how close your relatives are, you can't be close. What's more, in the past few years, since he was sensible, no matter what kind of grievances the orphans and widows have suffered? How hard is life? When he was ostracized by the Yang family, he had never seen the old lady's maiden family appear to support the old lady and the young master.
Thinking of this, Yang Xiao became vigilant for no reason, looked deeply at Yang Wang's back, and showed an indescribable unhappiness in his expression, and felt sympathy.
Looking at the old lady walking a little trembling, her back is a little rickety, especially the gray hair on the temples, Yang Xiao admires Yang Wang more and more, over the years, since the death of the old man, the old lady alone supports the family business, survives in the crowding of the Yang clan, and keeps the business left by the master, just by virtue of this, it can be said that the old lady does not let the old lady have eyebrows, and does not lose the man at all.
For a while, Yang Xiao had a trace of doubt in his heart, with the old lady's style of acting, so smart and wise, it was impossible not to recognize the character of his mother's brother? But why is it necessary to make this trip? And why?
Moreover, the group is still light and simple, it can't be alone, they don't want to swagger through the market, there must be other intentions, but he Yang Xiao hasn't seen it yet, thinking of this, Yang Xiao faintly has a trace of expectation.
In the blink of an eye, the group had reached the end of the corridor and was about to enter the backyard. Obviously, the person who led the way in front of the head already knew the identity of the Yang Wang family, how could they be like other guests, without passing it on, to the inner courtyard.
Otherwise, once it spreads, it will be gossiped about and become a laughing stock.
At this moment, when everyone was about to cross the corridor, they were about to turn into the backyard, when a hearty voice sounded in the dim front, mixed with joy.
"Is it Yulian? Is my sister Yulian back? ”