XLVIII. A woman of great remorse
In the sacrificial hall in the backyard of the Li Mansion in Xiangma Town, Huai'an County, the old lady Ruan, supported by her eldest son Li Yunfei, trembled and lit all the candles in front of the tablets of the ancestors of the Li Mansion. Then, the mother and son lit the cloud sandalwood and inserted it into the incense burner in front of the tablet as before.
Then, Mrs. Ruan put her hands together and raised them to her chest, and shook dozens of tablets of all sizes, and knelt on the ground with a "poof" and said in a hoarse voice: "Master, under your Jiuquan, you must implore the ancestors and ancestors of the Li Mansion to manifest their spirits, and bless Li Yunlong not to be bullied by the people of the Yue Mansion this time, and he can successfully participate in the "Autumn Mansion" scientific expedition held by the imperial court. You also have to bless him, you can get excellent results in the exam, and you can win the appreciation of the emperor Lao'er. I have a rare opportunity to participate in the "Spring Festival" held by the imperial court next year!
As she spoke, Mrs. Ruan kowtowed. This series of kowtows shook Yue Hongying's heart, who had just walked outside the sacrificial hall, and then jumped "suddenly, suddenly". It was as if it was about to jump out of her heart!
Yesterday, I learned from the mouth of General Yu, a protégé of Prime Minister Yu of the imperial court: The two uncles sent a "notice" on the city wall to search for Li Yunlong, a son who was preparing to enter Beijing to take the examination. Yue Hongying knows very well: If the emperor knows the truth of this matter. As the two uncles who are the masterminds behind the scenes, they must not escape the blame!
On that day, Yue Hongying thought about it the most: In a few days, the "Qiuqiu" scientific expedition held by the imperial court will be over, and the two "Bole" of the uncle Li Yunlong, when Prime Minister Yu and Liang Shangshu go to court, will join hands to re-mention this matter of "framing Li Yunlong" in the Jinluan Palace. The Holy Lord will definitely be furious and issue a holy decree ordering Dali Temple to strictly investigate and punish.
Yue Hongying knows very well: Taking ten people as an example, under severe torture, there are definitely few people who can still treat death as home and be righteous. Especially those who are slaves, they are always "seeing the wind and making the rudder". The subordinate who sent the message to the Internal Affairs Office on behalf of his uncle, of course, would definitely reveal the master's plan.
If things really come to that point, how can the two uncles who can't protect themselves protect the two nephews? All they could do was to "confess and be lenient" to Dali Temple. Strive to be able to clear up the relationship with the matter of "framing Li Yunlong" for yourself!
According to this calculation, my father and two brothers have a big deal this time. If the two uncles left Dali Temple easily, they really chose to "protect themselves", and they were not willing to accommodate our father and our two brothers at all. Then, our father and two brothers are left with their heads left!
In addition, there was another reason why Yue Hongying fainted that day. Even Li Yunfei, who is a husband, must also know that the two prime ministers are our two uncles. He also knew that the two people who asked Prime Minister Ju to find a way to "frame Li Yunlong" were our two elder brothers, who accepted the instructions of our father and went to the capital to find help from the two uncles.
That day, Yue Hongying suddenly thought again: In the past, for the benefit of her and the two children, the two elder brothers had come to the Li Mansion many times to bully the people of the Li Mansion with their martial arts. What is annoying is that the father instructed his two sons to rob his uncle Li Yunlong of his living expenses to go to the provincial capital. Don't even give up!
Yue Hongying dreamed of "One Thousand and One Nights", and would never have thought that this time, her father would instruct his two sons to go to the capital and find the two uncles to come up with this plan to "frame Li Yunlong". Hey, Yuefu is in a big deal this time!
Yue Hongying is worried: After the "Qiuqiu" scientific expedition held by the imperial court is over, even if the two "Bole" of Uncle Li Yunlong, Prime Minister Yu and Liang Shangshu, think of the relationship with the two princes, they will turn a blind eye to them. But for our father and our two elder brothers, they will definitely encourage the emperor Lao'er to issue an order, let them come to northern Jiangsu to supervise the Chen Governor's Mansion, who is responsible for managing the people's livelihood issues here, and strictly investigate and punish the people of Yuefu!
Yue Hongying was very afraid in her heart: it was equivalent to the Prime Minister and Liang Shangshu coming to the Sichuan Mansion to sit in the government, and her husband Li Yunfei would definitely take this opportunity to submit a complaint to Governor Chen, asking him to administer justice for his younger brother Li Yunlong.
In the past, because his two sons injured people, his father always carried valuables to win over the Chen prefect and settle the civil liability for his two sons. This Governor Chen also understands the truth of "reciprocating the peach". In the face of his father's request, he always "responds to his request". Therefore, this parent official has a deep friendship with his father!
However, if this time the husband Li Yunfei really went to the lobby of Sichuan Mansion with our father and our two brothers. Facing Prime Minister Yu and Liang Shangshu, it is definitely inconvenient for "favoritism" to arbitrarily close the case! It can be said that this very tricky question is the most critical reason why Yue Hongying fainted to the ground!
The day before yesterday, Yue Hongying, who fainted on the ground, was helped into the room by the maids Xiaohong and Xiaoli, and she didn't wake up until night. When I woke up, I remembered that my father and two brothers were going to fall to the ground soon. Her eyes moistened, and eventually tears could not stop squeezing out of her sockets, wantonly encroaching on her cheeks. She wasn't in the mood to wipe it off, and let the tears flow into her heart. Her heart was like someone had torn it apart, and thick blood was flowing. It hurts, it hurts!
Even if Li Yunfei pushed the door into the room, Yue Hongying didn't know. Until the words of concern of the husband came into his ears: Hongying, have you finally woken up better? Dinner is about to begin, and my mother has told me to call you to the hall for dinner.
Yue Hongying's thoughts flew back from the clouds of the nine clouds, she raised her head and looked at the source of the voice and thought: Hey, why don't I ask Yunfei in advance to intercede for her father and two elder brothers. Perhaps, he will read it for the sake of his two children. Agree not to hold them accountable!
Thinking like this in her heart, when Yue Hongying's eyes fell on Li Yunfei's face. She suddenly remembered in her heart: In the past, because she went back to her parents' house to "move the rescuers". caused his father and mother and two elder brothers to rush to the Li Mansion and relied on the two uncles to be officials in the court. They always toss the people of the Li Mansion domineeringly!
Yue Hongying clearly remembered: At that time, she did not say anything to persuade her. always stood aside and watched his father and two elder brothers, tossing the people of the Li Mansion at will. Then a satisfying pleasure rose in my heart!
Thinking of this, Yue Hongying felt extremely remorseful: Hey, we really shouldn't have been too selfish in the first place. Moreover, I have been unable to hold my breath, and I always go back to my parents' house to "move rescuers" when I encounter things. If it weren't for her and her two children, how would my father and two older brothers get to where they are today? In the final analysis, she is the culprit who "framed Li Yunlong"!
At this moment, the more Yue Hongying thought about it, the more she couldn't forgive her mistakes. Therefore, looking at Li Yunfei's concerned gaze, a look of extreme embarrassment appeared on her face. Where are you embarrassed to ask him?
From pushing the door into the room, I saw: the lady has been sitting on the bed, looking at the side and distracted. Li Yunlong couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart: Hey, Hongying used to speak and do things simply and neatly. You won't be so unsettled! How could she be like this today?
Thinking of this, Li Yunfei couldn't help but pull Yue Hongying's body with both hands, let her face him, reach out and touch her forehead, and then touch her own forehead. Muttering: Hey, you don't have a fever. Lady, you have something on your mind!
Immediately, Li Yunfei picked up Yue Hongying and turned to the head next to him. Let her eyes meet his, and say in great distress: Lady, I am your husband. It is natural to share your worries and solve problems for you! What's on your mind? Just say it to me! As long as you are willing to speak up, we may be able to solve it for you. Stuffing in your heart will only make you unhappy from now on!
Hearing this, Yue Hongying thought to herself: Hey, he knows that our father told the two brothers to go to the capital and find the two uncles to find ways to deal with Li Yunlong. Moreover, now that the two uncles have acted, they have made it so disturbed that Li Yunlong almost can't enter the examination room. It stands to reason that he should be nagging angrily in front of me now! But why is he still so good to me?
The more Yue Hongying thought about it, the more incredulous she became, she couldn't help but blurt out: Yunfei, I'm afraid that this world hasn't been born yet, the kind of person who doesn't remember hatred, right? Don't you play stupid in front of me? How many unfortunate things our father and our two brothers have caused to the Li Mansion, I know in my heart. I don't beg you to forgive our loved ones, but you don't have to act in front of me. Fool our eyes!
Unexpectedly, as soon as Li Yunfei heard this, he put his arms around Yue Hongying's shoulders, put his mouth to her earlobe, and said gently: "Lady, no one in the Li Mansion will remember the mistakes of the people in the Yue Mansion. Because no matter what, they're your loved ones. It is Rui'er and Hua'er's grandmother, grandfather, two uncles, and two uncles! Listen, what we just said is our concern for you. It's definitely not the acting you think it is!
Speaking of this, Li Yunfei frowned and looked at Yue Hongying, and said eagerly: "Lady, you have been husband and wife with me for fifteen years. Why don't you understand our style? has always faced you, your father-in-law, mother-in-law, and two brothers-in-law, and we are all cowardly and deceitful. Actually, I want to ease the relationship between the people of the Li Mansion and the people of the Yue Mansion in my way of "calming things down". But it's always "counterproductive"!
The more Li Yunfei spoke, the more excited he became, and he couldn't help but hold up Yue Hongying's cheek and let her look at him. said in a deep voice: Lady, no matter what, Rui'er and Hua'er are gradually growing up. We really don't want them to live in a state of mind all day long. Give children an environment and atmosphere where they can grow up healthily, and we are both parents and elders. It must definitely be considered and done!
Suddenly, tears overflowed from Li Yunfei's eyes, and he poured mountains and seas on his cheeks. His voice was choked up: Lady, I saw you faint to the ground this morning. My heart was as if it had suddenly been "burned by a knife and fire", and it immediately ached hotly and sourly. Therefore, when General Yu asked you if you had committed "sheep madness" before. I explained to him that maybe there was too much work in the house these days, and he was so tired that he fainted to the ground. Let him laugh! I didn't mention the past between the people of the Yue Mansion and the Li Mansion at all. If you don't believe me, I can swear on my knees!
Yue Hongying really didn't expect that since she married into the Li Mansion, she has always seen a loyal and honest husband every day. When she and her sisters in the neighboring house went to the river to wash clothes, there were always sisters who complained about their men and either beat or scolded her. After beating and scolding, he left, and he never comforted him!
In the past, whenever she heard her sisters' complaints, Yue Hongying was always extremely happy: Sisters, our husband has never touched our fingers. He never turned a face at me, nor did he scold me. On the contrary, as soon as my voice was raised, he stopped protesting. Oh, compared to you, my husband can be described as a "living bodhisattva"!
However, now Li Yunfei said: In fact, "loyalty and honesty" is only his surface. Just so that we and his two children can have an atmosphere and environment for healthy growth. However, we have been married to him for fifteen years, and we don't know anything about his thoughts!
Thinking of this, Yue Hongying's eyes moistened. raised a mist of teary eyes and looked at the man next to him, and said with great emotion: Yunfei, we really can't imagine that you will forgive our two uncles, parents and two brothers for their mistakes. I can only say to you from the bottom of my heart: thank you!
Hearing this, Li Yunfei took Yue Hongying's hand and took out his handkerchief to wipe away the tears that overflowed from her face. smiled and said: Lady, we have already said what we should say. I hope you can see it, let's go, let's go to dinner!
Soon, Li Yunfei pulled Yue Hongying to the outside of the Li Mansion Hall. The open window made them know the situation inside the house well: the dining table was already full of meat and vegetable dishes, and the porridge bowls that had been filled for a long time were already cold. Mrs. Ruan and her two grandsons were already sitting at the dinner table, and the three of them were talking together-
After all, Li Rui is a thirteen-year-old boy, and a boy at this age must be particularly sensitive to what happens in the mansion. At this moment, he said with a melancholy face: Grandma, our grandfather and the two uncles let the two uncles and grandfathers think of framing the uncle. Wouldn't you and Daddy really hold a grudge against them?
Li Hua, who was sitting next to Li Rui, had just passed his tenth birthday less than half a month this year. For boys at this age, it is easier to think about things. At this moment, as soon as his brother's words landed, he shouted with extreme dissatisfaction: Brother, grandma has already said just now that she will not report to the official. Why do you keep asking?
However, Li Rui still patted his still immature chest and said: Brother, if things are really as simple as you think. Then, the mother will not faint to the ground in fright. You should know how Grandpa and the two uncles used to treat Daddy and the two uncles. What's more, the last time the uncle's living expenses were robbed by the two uncles; This time, the uncle went to the capital to participate in the "Autumn Autumn" scientific expedition, and it must have been the two uncles who bewitched the two uncles and grandfathers, and did such a cruel and ruthless thing. I guess my father will definitely sue my grandfather and two uncles and grandfathers to the government with a complaint----
Hearing this, Li Yunfei pulled Yue Hongying and rushed into the house. hugged the two children and said with tears in his eyes: Rui'er, Hua'er, your grandfather, two uncles, and two uncles, you really treat your two uncles too ruthlessly. However, Daddy will not look at the face of the monk to see the face of the Buddha, for the sake of the two of you and your mother, Daddy will never go to the government to submit a complaint.
When Li Rui heard this, he couldn't help but raise a pair of teary eyes to look at Li Yunfei and said: Daddy, these words are definitely lying to our brothers and mother. Even if you don't go to the government to file a complaint, you will definitely tell your second uncle to go to the government office to file a complaint. Knowing that the uncle met the great benevolent Wang Yuanwai this time, he rescued him and brought him back to the house to recognize him as a righteous son, and asked the uncle to change his name and surname, and Yi Rong came to Beijing to participate in the "Qiuqiu" scientific examination. Therefore, for the uncle's encounter. And how can you be indifferent?
The tears on his brother's face finally made Li Hua understand the seriousness of the matter. He couldn't help but look at Li Yunfei and asked the question in his heart: Daddy, is my brother right?
Li Yunlong opened his mouth and just wanted to continue explaining, but Old Madam Ruan picked up the conversation: Rui'er, words, no matter what, your two uncles did not suffer any accidents this time. We, the people of Lifu, of course, will "open the net" to the people of Yuefu! When your second uncle and younger uncle return home, grandma will definitely persuade them not to hold grudges against the people of Yuefu again. Give up the idea of going to the government office to submit a complaint!
Hearing this, Yue Hongying walked up to Mrs. Ruan and knelt down with a "poof", and said with great emotion: Mother, in the past, our Yuefu people relied on having close relatives as officials in the court. has never put the people of the Li Mansion in his eyes, and always deals with the people of the Li Mansion with a domineering attitude every time. However, today you can forgive the mistakes of our Yuefu people!
Speaking of this, Yue Hongying's face was already a vast ocean. She took out a handkerchief and wiped her cheeks twice, and said with tears in her eyes: Mother, now I am very selfish and selfish in the past, and I still have the behavior of not "respecting the old and loving the young". What a remorse! Here, on behalf of our father and mother and two uncles, I would like to sincerely say "very, very thanks" to you. If there is an afterlife, I will definitely turn into a cow and a horse to serve you!
As she spoke, Yue Hongying lowered her head and kowtowed three times. At this moment, it made Mrs. Ruan's cheeks flush in an instant. Her old man hurriedly left her seat and pulled up her daughter-in-law and said, "Hongying, you are like this." It's really a torment for the old body!
Li Yunfei hurriedly walked over and assisted his mother in dragging Yue Hongying to the dining table and sitting down. Just now, I suddenly saw her kowtowing three times in a row to her mother. His heart hurts as if it was torn apart!
At this time, Li Yunfei looked at Yue Hongying and said in great distress: Lady, anyone has a selfish side. What's more, you are also for our children, and my mother has never complained about you in front of us. You don't have to worry about it anymore!
When Mrs. Ruan heard this, she also took her daughter-in-law's hand and said, "Hongying, Yunfei is right." Listen to the old man, eat this dinner and forget the past completely!
As she spoke, Old Madam Ruan saw that the two grandsons were blinking and looking at this side. So, she hurriedly pointed to the rice bowl in front of them and said: Rui'er, Hua'er, there's nothing left. Let's eat!
Then, Mrs. Ruan picked up two chopsticks and put two chopsticks of potato stew in the rice bowl in front of her daughter-in-law, patted her on the shoulder and said: Hongying, it's late at night. Don't think about anything anymore, hurry up and go to bed after dinner!
Yesterday, Yue Hongying looked at Old Madam Ruan and showed a smile that she hadn't seen all day. This smile contains: her endless remorse. Of course, it's more: she is endlessly grateful to the old man in front of her!
Since then, Yue Hongying has gone to the sacrificial hall every day, lit candles for dozens of tablets inside, and then lit incense to worship. Silently recited in his heart: The ancestors of the Li Mansion and the father-in-law, Yue Hongying sincerely repented of his previous mistakes. From now on, concentrate on lighting incense here and worshipping. I beg your forgiveness!
However, today's mother kowtowed so loudly. The more Yue Hongying listened, the more she felt a sense of panic in the distance, and immediately hit her heart again: What's wrong with my mother? Could it be that her old man regretted letting go of her two uncles and the people of Yuefu?
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