Chapter 150 Family Memories
Emperor Jingxuan was magnanimous.
He pretended not to hear and didn't intend to bother with such a weakling.
At lunch, he was invited to stay and have lunch together.
It was hard to refuse the kindness, and with the important task of escorting the people, he had no choice but to stay.
Lunch was ordered in advance from Tianxianglou, the largest restaurant in the capital, and someone specially delivered it at the appointed time.
The round table in the main hall of the Cen family was filled with the best dishes. The aroma drifted to the neighbors' homes, and the children next door were crying with envy.
Among them, only one fish dish was made by Lin Xiu herself, using the fish that Cen Yuanzhou brought home.
Lin Xiu's eyes were kind. She used a clean serving chopstick to pick up a piece of fish belly and placed it in Yun Wan's bowl. She smiled and said, "Ah Wan, try it quickly. This is your favorite sweet and sour fish. See if your aunt's cooking skills have improved."
She was less than fifty years old. Her husband had passed away a few years ago and she herself had been ill. Her temples were gray and the corners of her eyes were covered with fine lines. However, her face was very good and it was obvious that she was a kind and compassionate person.
Yun Wan picked up the fish with chopsticks and took a bite, her eyes showing nostalgia. "Although I haven't eaten fish made by my aunt for a long time, it tastes exactly the same as I remember. It's delicious!"
Lin Xiu's smile deepened. "If you like it, eat more. Next time you come, your aunt will make you sea bass and yellow croaker. I just don't know if the fish in Beijing is the same as in Yangzhou."
The local environment and water nurture the local people, and the same goes for fish.
When she was a child, some time after her mother passed away, Yun Wan was taken back to Yangzhou by her uncle Cen to live for a while. At that time, she loved to eat the fish cooked by Lin Xiu, and she preferred the meat on the belly of the fish because it had no small bones.
Therefore, every time Lin Xiu cooked fish, she would pick out the belly meat of the fish and put it in a small bowl, which was reserved for little Awan.
Yun Wan's eyebrows curved, and she praised generously: "With my aunt's cooking skills, no matter what kind of fish you cook, it will taste delicious."
These words touched Lin Xiu's heart so sweetly that she smiled till her eyes narrowed into slits. She couldn't help but say to her son, "Look at Ah Wan, her little mouth is as sweet as honey, she always knows how to coax me!"
Cen Yuanzhou was used to it. When his cousin was around, he instantly became insignificant.
Emperor Jingxuan, who was eating silently on the side, felt very pleased with himself. As expected, no one could resist his wife's sweet words.
If the lady is willing to coax him, even a heart made of stone will turn into flesh and blood.
When he raised his eyes and noticed Yun Wan reaching out to pick up a dish that was farther away, Emperor Jingxuan subconsciously reached out to help him.
Cen Yuanzhou took a quick glance and the food in his mouth suddenly lost its flavor.
"Cousin, let me help you."
He stood up quickly, picked up the plate of food and placed it in front of Yun Wan.
This action scared the others, who thought he had a sudden illness and wanted to overturn the table.
Yun Wan: "...Thank you, cousin."
Emperor Jingxuan, who had been beaten to the punch, looked disheartened.
After a while, Yun Wan was thirsty and looked for water to drink.
"Are you thirsty, cousin? I'll get you some tea."
Cen Yuanzhou stood up again and poured her a cup of hot tea.
He is quick and efficient and doesn't give others any chance to show his kindness.
Emperor Jingxuan:.........My fist is hard.
His eyelids were twitching and veins on his forehead were bulging.
It turns out that cousins are not good people and are just an eyesore.
Cen Yuanzhou felt a sharp gaze staring at him. He felt pressured, but his back became straighter.
Not fearing power is his pride as a scholar.
Yun Wan glanced at the two of them and thought that his cousin had made a huge misunderstanding.
It’s also my man’s fault. He had to pretend to be someone else when he was fine.
Lin Xiu slapped his son in the face, with a look of disgust on his face: "What's wrong with you? Go and eat your meal."
People in their twenties are always doing weird things.
Cen Yuanzhou had a lot of troubles to tell, and he felt wronged in his heart.
Emperor Jingxuan smiled.
The Cen family didn't have a rule of not talking while eating or sleeping. After scolding her son, Lin Xiu turned to look at Yun Wan with an expression full of doting: "Seeing that you look good and are doing well, your aunt is relieved. It's a pity that your mother and uncle passed away early, otherwise they would be happy for you."
She sighed softly, regret in her eyes.
"So, aunt, you must take care of yourself."
Yun Wan picked up a piece of glutinous pork ribs for her and comforted her softly, "When the time comes, you'll see your cousin graduate from high school, get married and have children, and your family will be safe and happy. You can enjoy the rest of your life!"
Hearing her say this, the sadness between Lin Xiu's brows faded slightly, "Having said that, the people your uncle felt most guilty about when he was alive were your mother and you."
"He's incompetent. He couldn't stop your mother from marrying into the Yun family, nor could he stop you from marrying a dying man..."
In the end, he watched his younger sister die of illness and his only niece become a widow.
Lost in memories, her tone was low and tears glistened in the corners of her eyes.
Yun Wan held her hand and shook her head: "Aunt, don't say such things. I am very satisfied to have relatives like you in this life."
Everyone says that she has few relatives, but Yun Wanzhen is really satisfied if she has a few relatives who treat her sincerely in this life.
She knew that after Lu Fenglan passed away, her uncle didn't want her to waste her prime years guarding a dead person's tablet in a secluded courtyard, so he wrote to the Yun family many times asking them to take Yun Wan back.
He even bought a boat ticket and prepared to go to the capital in person. He was determined to get his niece Yun Wan out of the Lu family no matter how much he had to negotiate or make a scene.
If the Yun family refused to accept a widowed daughter, he would take Yun back to Yangzhou.
Unfortunately, he was unlucky and fell ill before he set off. His illness was so severe that Uncle Cen passed away soon.
At that time, Yun Wan could hardly protect herself, let alone leave the Lu Mansion. The only thing she could do was to send money and precious medicinal materials to her uncle's family.
Speaking of Uncle Cen, no one has the same feeling as him.
Emperor Jingxuan felt depressed and unhappy.
Logically speaking, this is someone else's family affair and he shouldn't be in on it, but he has never had such awareness and others don't have the time to care about him.
The Yun family and the Lu family.
He silently recited the two families without changing his expression.
It's time to get rid of some of the parasites in the Qing Dynasty.
Cen Yuanzhou comforted her, "Okay, mother, this is all in the past. Now that our family is finally reunited, let's not say these depressing words."
Yun Wan handed the handkerchief to Lin Xiu, "Yes, aunt, it is a blessing for our family to be safe and sound."
Emperor Jingxuan nodded in agreement, and the family lived in peace and safety.
Cen Yuanzhou frowned. What's wrong with this guy? He and they are not from the same family.
Suddenly meeting the other person's gaze, he smiled and said, "Commander Wei, is this food to your taste?"
Glancing at the dishes he had ordered on the table, he curled his lips and said, "My aunt's fish is delicious."
"Auntie? What are you yelling about?"
Cen Yuanzhou roared in his heart, but the smile on his face deepened.
Unfortunately, he has no power now and cannot afford to offend the commander of the imperial guards.
Thinking of this, Cen Yuanzhou's desire to pass the imperial examination, become a marquis and become a prime minister became even stronger.
When he passes the imperial examination and becomes an official of the court, the first thing he will do is to sue this man in front of the emperor!
He made up his mind secretly but didn't show it on his face.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
