Chen Afu patted Wang on the back and said, "Mom, I know, of course I am my father's biological daughter. If I were not my father's biological daughter, how could he be so good to me..."
He helped Wang to sit on the kang, brought her some water, soaked her face with a towel and asked her to wash it, then slowly persuaded her.
Seeing that Wang's mood had improved a little, Chen Ahfu asked again, "Mom, do I have an uncle?"
Wang choked up and nodded, saying, "Your uncle is called Wang Cheng, and he is six years younger than mother. When he was one year old, my mother fell ill and died..."
Before her mother died, she held Wang's hand and said, "Juan Niang, your father is unreliable. You must find a way to raise your brother and let him marry and have children."
Seven-year-old Wang Juanniang solemnly promised to raise her younger brother.
After her mother died, her father, Old Man Wang, became even more taciturn, and hardly spoke a word except when he was working. Xiao Juanniang took care of Xiao Wangcheng like a mother, and although their life was hard, the two siblings were still happy.
Later, Old Man Wang married Ms. Ding, and the good days of the two siblings came to an end.
Ding was from the same village as them, all from Xianhu Village. When she was a girl, she liked to socialize with young men and let them take advantage of her for a few coins, which gave her a very bad reputation. Especially when she was caught hugging a married man in the woods, her reputation was completely ruined, and she didn't get married until she was in her twenties.
Later, she hooked up with Wang's father.
Ding was lazy and greedy, and Wang's father, Old Man Wang, was cowardly. From then on, Wang was not well clothed or well fed, and had to work from dawn to dusk, and was even beaten.
Wang was not afraid of not having enough food and clothing, nor was she afraid of working every day. She was willing to endure being beaten and scolded. She was just afraid that if she was not careful, Ding would sell her three-year-old brother.
Because she once secretly overheard Ding quarreling with Old Man Wang, saying that she married into the Wang family but Old Man Wang never bought her a silver hairpin. She also said that the family was so poor that they couldn't even afford food, so it would be better to sell Wang Cheng to a good family so that he could have enough food to eat. She didn't think of selling Wang at that time, because Wang was already nine years old and could do a lot of work.
Old Man Wang disagreed, saying that he only had one son, and if Mrs. Ding couldn't give birth to a son, his family would be left without a heir...
Later, no matter where Wang went to work, she would bring her younger brother with her.
A year later, Ding became pregnant and looked at Wang Cheng with even more hostility, which frightened Wang so much that she even hugged Wang Cheng tightly when she slept. At this time, the Chen family in the neighboring village took a fancy to Wang and wanted to buy her as a child bride.
When Mrs. Ding heard that there was five taels of silver, she smiled happily. This price was really not low. It was the price for selling a grown girl and a little boy.
Wang did not object to being sold, and thought that if she was sold, it would be a good thing to save her brother from being sold. Before she went to Chen's house, she knelt down to her father and Ding, saying that they should not sell her brother, and that she would find a way to earn money to take him back to her parents' home to raise him when she was older.
However, two years later, Ding already had a son, Wang Cai, but she still secretly sold Wang Cheng. She said it in a nice way, saying that life at home was difficult and she wanted Wang Cheng to live a good life in the city.
Not to mention that Wang cried her heart out after hearing the news, even several of Wang's relatives were furious. Several men beat up Old Man Wang, and several women beat up Ding. The long scar on Ding's face was left at that time...
Wang cried so hard that she couldn't speak, and Chen Afu started crying too.
Chen Afu hugged her and said, "Mom, Afu's illness is cured. From now on, I will always protect you and not allow anyone to bully you. I will make sure you live a happy and healthy life. And my uncle Wang Cheng, when our family is free, let Dad go to Xianhu Village. We won't go back to the Ding family, but to the homes of those relatives. We will try to find out where my uncle was sold to, and then we can try to find him..."
As they were talking, Chen Ming and Dabao came back. They had just heard about the fight at home and rushed back. They were horrified to see the mess at home and the mother and daughter hugging each other and crying. They rushed over and asked, "How are you? Are you hurt?"
Dabao was so scared that he started crying, pulling at their clothes and shouting, "Mom, grandma, you are being bullied, what can we do?"
Chen Ahfu wiped away his tears and said, "My mother and I are fine. Ding and Wang Cai came to ask for money..."
She briefly described what happened. However, she did not mention that Ding said Chen Afu was Chen Shiying's daughter. Wang would tell Chen Ming about this privately. It was up to them whether they chose to tell her the truth or continue to conceal it.
Chen Ming also advised Wang, "Don't be sad, Juanniang. Ah Fu is right. After the New Year, I will go to Xianhu Village to find out where Wang Cheng is and see if I can find him. As for the mother and son, don't even open the door when they come again. If the villagers gossip about it, I will go out and tell them."
Wang said, "My brother has been sold for more than 20 years. Can you find out?"
Chen Ahfu comforted her, "Don't worry, mother. We have money and connections now. As long as we get a clue, we will find out."
After hearing this, Wang burst into tears again and clasped her hands together, praying to God to help her find her brother.
Chen Afu also said that the eldest wife, especially the old lady, had helped a lot this time, and they must be thanked. Since Mrs. Hu was coveting the pickled meat, she asked Chen Ming to take half of it to the eldest wife, which was about thirty pounds.
In addition, give the jar of ginseng wine to the old lady. The ginseng in the wine was given by Yang Mingyuan last time. Chen Ahfu bought a few pounds of wine to soak it, and secretly put a little Yanchen wood residue as big as eye boogers in it. It tastes good and nourishes people. Every time the old lady comes, Chen Ming will ask her to drink half a cup. Later, buy another ginseng and make another jar for Chen Ming and Wang.
When Chen Ming heard that the wine was given to the old lady, his eyes were curved with smiles.
Also, send another five taels of silver and a jar of small Yuanchun wine to Hu Laowu, and ask him to find a way to take care of Wang's family from time to time. It is not easy for the family that Hu Laowu cares about to sleep and eat well.
After the discussion, it was already afternoon. Chen Ahfu forced himself to go to the kitchen to make noodles. Dabao refused to let Wang light the fire, insisting on doing it himself. Moreover, he became more diligent, passing on green onions and taking bowls in between lighting the fire.
After dinner, Chen Ahfu took Dabao back to the new courtyard to rest. Dabao kept holding Chen Ahfu's hand tightly, as if he had something on his mind.
Chen Ahfu asked, "What's wrong with Dabao? What's the matter?"
Dabao buried his head in Chen Afu's arms and said with sobs, "Mom, after hearing about my great uncle, I feel so happy. In the future, I will definitely be filial to mom, grandpa, grandma, and my little uncle."
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