Chapter 74: Returning Home 2

The small passenger ferry continued to flow down the Yangtze River, and Deng Zixuan stood on the deck looking at the scenery on both sides of the strait, feeling a little cool. Women probably don't have so many worries, Gui'er and Deng Zixuan happily talked, often using Wan'er as an excuse, but they were also happy. chatting with my eldest aunt about family life temporarily relieved Deng Zixuan's depressed mood.

The river breeze was cool, and Gui'er finally went into the cabin to rest. Deng Zixuan sat under the parasol with a pu fan in his hand and asked, "I heard that my brother-in-law is doing a good job in the position of chief justice?" Wan Chuan said: "Since Hao Shizu served as the Shanghai judge, he has a very good reputation. He is impartial in law enforcement and does not allow personal feelings, and is very famous in Shanghai. Deng Zixuan said with a smile: "At first, I had a bad impression of him, thinking that the master was a character who was exquisite, observant. Especially his appearance, it gives people the feeling that his appearance is right and wrong. Actually, my brother-in-law is very upright, and my sister married a good man. ”

Wan Chuan remembered something and said, "Since your brother died, the ruins of the old mansion have been idle. Last year, the second lady renovated the old house and moved back to live, and your two daughters also lived in the old house. The second lady is now in charge of Shanghai's industry, and her life is very good. Speaking of Xiaohong, Deng Zixuan felt a trace of apology in his heart. Although Xiaohong is nominally her aunt's wife, she has long been in name only, and it is she who ruined the happiness of her life. The closer you get to your hometown, the heavier your children's thoughts become, which has never been done before.

Deng Zixuan shook his head with a wry smile and secretly thought: Maybe he is over 30 years old and has more attachment to his family. Since choosing a path full of thorns, I have secretly resolved not to be burdened by my family. But I still can't get rid of this cliché, maybe it's human nature. The faces of his relatives appeared in front of his eyes, and the concern seemed to be getting stronger and stronger.

Arrive at Shanghai Pier at nightfall. Wan Chuan contacted the carriage, and the group arrived at the old residence of the Deng family in the former British Concession in Shanghai. When Deng Zixuan suddenly appeared in front of Xiaohong, Xiaohong was almost stupid, and her brain was blank. Deng Zixuan smiled: "Why don't you know me, why are you in a daze?" Xiaohong woke up like a dream and suddenly panicked and said, "Yes??? The master is back, the slave family ??? There is no mental preparation. "This time I went to the capital, and I went back to Shanghai to offer incense to my parents and see my children." Deng Zixuan's words were dry. Originally, he wanted to say some warm words, but as soon as the words came out, they were like this.

Xiaohong was still flustered and hidden: "The children have fallen asleep, I'll go and wake them up." Deng Zixuan hurriedly stopped and said, "Don't wake them up." It's not too late to meet tomorrow morning. I haven't eaten yet, so you can go and eat! Gui'er stepped forward to make love to Xiaohong, and the two of them cooked food together. The dinner table was very dull, and Deng Zixuan didn't know what to say. Then he said to Wan Chuan: "Tomorrow, you will inform Sheng Huaiyin and Hao Shizu." Don't let them talk about it, and then come to your house to meet them. ”

Wan Chuan nodded and ate a few bites, and then personally arranged for the guards to leave. After eating, Gui'er went to bed in the room, leaving Deng Zixuan and Xiaohong, and the atmosphere was even more awkward. Xiaohong silently painted tea for Deng Zixuan, and sat on the side silently. "The kids are all right!" Deng Zixuan had nothing to say. "Huazi and Xia Zi have gone to school, and they work hard and are very sensible." Xiaohong replied in a low voice. "Take me to see my daughters, don't wake them up!"

Little Red lights up a lantern. The two crept to the next room. There are two wooden beds in the house, and the two daughters sleep sweetly on two beds. See the sweet sleeping daughters and their pretty faces. Deng Zixuan gave birth to fatherly love in his heart, which was strange and very kind, probably this is the blood relationship, and a trace of warmth welled up in his heart. Deng Zixuan carefully examined his daughter's face and refused to leave for a long time.

Xiaohong laid out the futon for Deng Zixuan with her own hands as usual and said, "Master is tired from the journey, rest early!" After saying that, Xiaohong retreated. Deng Zixuan knew that he would no longer be able to share a bed with Xiaohong. Originally, he wanted to say some words of gratitude, but after thinking about it, in case Xiaohong misunderstood and it would be troublesome, it would be natural and safe to be with the situation. The relationship between himself and Xiaohong has long been in name only, and there is no need to add trouble to her.

Early the next morning, Deng Zixuan woke up and turned around, and it was already dawn. Deng Zixuan got up and walked out of the bedroom, the basin in the corner of the square hall had already been filled with water, and a new towel was placed on the edge of the basin. Deng Zixuan washed hastily, and this kung fu Xiaohong walked in with Deng Hua in one hand and Deng Xia in the other. "Huazi, Natsuko! Meet Daddy! Before Deng Zixuan could see his daughter's face clearly, he saw his daughters kneeling on the ground and said timidly: "Daughter Deng Hua to see Daddy!" "Daughter Deng Xia visits her father."

"Get up" Deng Zixuan looked at his daughters and found that they were very docile and had red lips and white teeth. Deng Hua is half a head taller than Deng Xia, and she has already begun to look like a girl. "I didn't expect you to grow up and come to Daddy." The two daughters stepped forward a little shyly, and Deng Zixuan stopped them in his arms. Xiaohong's eyes were a little red, and Gui'er couldn't help but feel sad when she stood next to her.

Deng Zixuan would not be so fragile and said: "Xiaohong, is my daughter going to the school?" Xiaohong nodded. Deng Zixuan said decisively: "Hurry up and start eating, you can't delay your studies." After her daughter left school, Xiaohong deliberately freshened up and dressed up, and soon the guests arrived one after another. The first to arrive were my sister and brother-in-law. As soon as I saw my sister, she threw herself into Deng Zixuan's arms and choked up: "Brother Xuan, your departure is earth-shattering, and my sister is afraid of you every day." After a long time, you have the idea of changing the dynasty at the beginning, which is really bold. ”

Deng Zixuan smiled: "Sister! It's not that I'm bold, but the Manchu Dynasty is exhausted, and if I don't expose it, someone will rise up. Deng Zixuan looked at Hao Shizu behind his sister. Hao Shizu was dressed in a civilized uniform, with a badge of a chief justice on his chest, looking energetic. Deng Zixuan stretched out his hand, and Hao Shizu clasped his fists with both hands and said, "My subordinates meet the commander-in-chief!" The commander-in-chief returned to his hometown, and his subordinates were very honored. ”

Deng Zixuan was a little embarrassed, so he had to retract his hand and said with a smile: "I heard that my brother-in-law has a very good reputation in Shanghai, and his reputation for impartial law enforcement is well-known." "All this is the grace of the commander-in-chief, and his subordinates dare not be greedy!" Hao Shizu bowed his head. Suddenly, Deng Zixuan was even more boring, thinking that his brother-in-law's behavior would not be like Zhang Yan, but he still couldn't get rid of the cliché. This is even more true when meeting Sheng Huaiyin, that kind of cautious state is like two people, Deng Zixuan has a deep understanding at this time, even if they are family affection for each other, now that their status is prominent, it is impossible to sit on an equal footing.

The family should have been happy sitting together, but the atmosphere was a little depressing. Deng Zixuan raised his glass and said: "Brother-in-law, two brothers-in-law, I hope we are still talking freely as before, without scruples, but today I feel that the cheerful atmosphere is gone, frankly I am sad, in fact, I want to see the past time, everyone is unrestrained." ”

Sheng Huaiyin said: "Since ancient times, there is a difference between monarchs and ministers, and you can't mess with the rules. Commander-in-chief, now you are a man of men, and we can't wait for a second. Hao Shizu also echoed: "What Master Sheng said is reasonable. As the saying goes, the family has a family law, and the country has a square circle. Now that the Commander-in-Chief is the Holy Lord revered by all the people, it is a great honor for us to be by our side. "What a mess, but Deng Zixuan doesn't know how to refute them. Because this involves traditional morality, Deng Zixuan can't argue with them in this regard.

Xiaohong saw that the atmosphere was a little embarrassed and stood up and said, "I don't understand the matter of your men, I feel that the master has not changed, and he is still the same as before." I'm a woman and I'm not educated, but I can feel it. "That's it! Why do you men have so many rules and precepts, why are you a family? Brother-in-law, you are now the son of heaven, and we will follow suit! I hope my brother-in-law will take care of me in the future. Jin'er said happily.

Deng Zixuan was a little uncomfortable when he heard this, and said in a deep voice: "Yes, we are relatives, and family affection is precious. If you have any difficulties in the future, especially in terms of money, I will do my best to help you if you ask for it. However, my ugly words must also be told in the front, and I will not tolerate anyone who bends the law for bribes and abuses power for personal gain under my banner in the future. My spy chief sits right next to me, and he's watching over each of you. You must not only restrain yourself to abide by the law, but also your family and relatives to abide by the law. ”

Sheng Huaiyin and Hao Shizu hurriedly expressed their stance and swore an oath. Deng Zixuan continued: "In the future, we will build a civilized country, that is to say, we will create a society under the rule of law, and everyone is equal before the law. I myself am the same, we must not be above the law, we must take the lead in abiding by the law, otherwise what is the point of us overthrowing the Manchu dynasty. I'm not going to talk about it, let's have a bar??????。 Then Deng Zixuan interrogated the officialdom, and Sheng Huaiyin and Hao Shizu became active.

The next day, Deng Zixuan and everyone went to the cemetery to incense their parents and brothers. Then I went to the manor to meet my mother-in-law, who was in her 60s with all white hair, and was a little stupid, almost unable to recognize who Deng Zixuan was, Deng Zixuan judged that her mother-in-law had Alzheimer's disease. After worshipping his father-in-law's spirit card, Deng Zixuan said to Sheng Huaiyin and Hao Shizu: "I'll leave tomorrow, in order to avoid a sensational effect, don't send it to the two of you, let's say goodbye!" ”

That night, Deng Zixuan stroked the hair of his two daughters and said: "Xiaohong, you pack up and follow me into Beijing, you have suffered for so many years, let's live together in the future!" "Sir, I'm used to living in Shanghai and don't want to leave. Sister Wan'er is a good match with you, and I am also relieved. Take your daughter away! It's time for father and daughter to be reunited. Little Red refused.

Deng Zixuan said helplessly: "Since you don't go to the capital, your daughter will stay by your side." Wan'er and I are both busy and don't have time to take care of the children. We are also relieved that your child is with you. Deng Zixuan said goodbye to his hometown this time, and the time was even longer, and when he stepped on the land of his hometown again, his temples were already dyed with white frost. (To be continued......)

PS: In the face of his relatives, the protagonist tasted loneliness again, but he was helpless.