Two days later, Uncle Kang and Old Lady Wang came to visit. Changbai sent someone to tell Minglan: "Your father, brother, and husband are dealing with the matter ahead. Just take good care of the old lady." - The complete sentence above is the result of the combined imagination of Hanniu and Hai.
Minglan was not a person who liked to get involved in trouble. She immediately followed the advice and stayed in Shou'an Hall obediently, telling silly jokes with the old lady and reading two volumes of Buddhist scriptures by the bed. She only asked about the news from time to time.
According to Xiaotao, Master Sheng Hong has performed very well in the past two days.
When Uncle Kang arrived, he looked downcast and kept saying he wanted to keep the peace. He said it would be a shame if the Wang family had a daughter who was divorced. How could the Wang family live like this? He also asked Uncle Kang to take Aunt Kang back. Uncle Kang was terrified, fearing that his wife would be reborn for the nth time. He swore to the heavens and asked to be sent to the Shenjie Division, then ran away.
When Old Lady Wang came, Sheng Hong was filled with righteous indignation. He spoke of the teachings of sages and the conscience of heaven and earth, quoted from classics, and spoke with tears in his eyes. He almost wanted to break with the Wang family and insisted on severely punishing Wang Kang.
What was particularly crucial was that Wang came out with her head held high and chest puffed out, expressing her willingness to chant sutras in the family temple for ten years as a sign of repentance, like a martyr. Old Lady Wang wanted to say a few more words, but her daughter had already left with a cold expression, not even wanting to look at her mother.
Mrs. Wang was helpless and knew that the matter was irreversible, so she finally nodded in agreement.
It was very tiring to linger at the door or window during the daytime in midsummer. During the intermission, Xiaotao treated Brother Hanniu to some iced mung bean soup and mentioned the recent situation of Changbai and his wife.
"...In the past two days, the eldest young master has only said five and a half sentences in the room." Han Niu lamented the hardships of his work. "Yu Yan, who is by the grandmother's side, said that he will be better in three or four days. I don't think he will be better in ten days or half a month." This life is unbearable! Wuuwuwu.
On the third day, the three families gathered at the Sheng residence to discuss all matters. Old Lady Wang agreed to send her daughter to the Shenjie Division, Uncle Kang repeatedly promised not to mistreat the children born to Yuan's wife, and Sheng Hong repeatedly promised to treat his nephews with the same kindness.
That afternoon, everyone harnessed their carriages and took a detour through a secluded lane to the Imperial Household Department. The eunuch in charge of the Ministry of Discipline and Discipline was knowledgeable and experienced, and since Gu Tingye had already made all the arrangements two days earlier, he didn't ask what crime Kang Wang had committed. He simply had both her family and her husband's family sign the document with their official seals, and then quietly announced that the matter was final and irrevocable.
Aunt Kang was gagged and tied up and thrown into a carriage. She passed through a narrow and dilapidated corridor overgrown with weeds. On both sides were tall, thick blue brick walls, and vermilion and yellow tiles could be vaguely seen in the distance.
She didn't know what was going on until she was pushed into a remote black lacquered door by several dry and indifferent old women in rough clothes and brought into a simple and gloomy house. Then she started to scream and struggle. The Wang family members were worried and followed her in.
Old Lady Wang said with tears in her eyes, "Child, this is the Ministry of Discipline. Be well here. I will come here often..."
It was like a muffled thunder echoing in her ears, and Wangshi Kang couldn't hear the rest of the words - what kind of place is the Shenjiesi? I have been pampered since childhood, how can I live a life worse than pigs and dogs?!
She whimpered frantically, and as the maid next to her ripped the cloth from her mouth, she howled like crazy: "How could you send your daughter to a place like this?! What kind of mother are you? What kind of brother are you?! Do you want me to die? You have such cruel hearts. Just because the Sheng family is rich, you don't care about the life and death of your own flesh and blood!"
Her eyes were bloodshot and she looked mad and crazy, like a ferocious beast ready to tear people's flesh and skin. She frightened the mother and son of the Wang family so much that they took a step back.
"If you don't want to save me, why bother giving birth to me! You keep my father under close watch, yet you always tell me to be a virtuous wife. If I don't live up to your expectations, you abandon me! You're not my mother, you're such a heartless person..."
The younger daughter hated her, and the older daughter was just as resentful. Madam Wang finally couldn't bear it anymore, coughing up a mouthful of dark red blood and collapsing. Uncle Wang held her up and called out repeatedly. Seeing his mother unconscious, her face ashen, he angrily said to his sister, "Mother has been so worried about you, and you hurt her like this? I'm not your brother. Okay, okay, from now on, you're not my sister anymore!"
After saying this, he carried his mother on his back and walked out. For a moment, there was chaos inside and outside. After everyone had finally left, a middle-aged female official in plain clothes slowly walked out from the corner of the room and said sinisterly: "Such disobedience and unfilial behavior, it is time to discipline him properly."
When Lady Kang was about to curse, the female official reached out and slapped her twice, making her ears ring. She was still not convinced and cursed "slut". The female official took the thin wooden board handed to her by the maid beside her and hit Lady Kang's cheeks hard, more than ten times in a row, causing her cheeks to become swollen and bloody, and the corners of her mouth to be cracked and bleeding.
"If you don't keep your mouth shut, I'll keep beating you. Let's see who's tougher, your temper or my stick?" The female official had a blank expression on her face.
Half of Kang Wang's face was numb with pain, and she almost fainted. She was tied up so tightly that she couldn't move. She could only grit her teeth and say, "If you want me to be abused by you, I would rather die!"
The female official was not moved at all and said indifferently: "I advise you not to come here to seek death. There are many dead people here, and one more of you will not make much difference." Of course, it is better to be alive so that you can have more offerings.
As she said that, she turned and went out. Three or four rough and sturdy old women rushed over and quickly stripped Kang Wangshi naked. After taking away the silk and satin, they threw down a set of coarse cloth clothes. Kang Wangshi was ashamed and angry, but she did not have the courage to go out naked. She could only endure the pain on her face, curse inwardly, and put on the moldy cloth with hatred.
The doors and windows were tightly shut, and the silence was unsettling. Lady Kang was becoming increasingly terrified. Was she really going to be trapped in this haunted place for the rest of her life? No, no, she wouldn't. She had to get out. She had always gotten through all the dangers she had encountered in her previous life, and this time was no exception! No one could bully her; she was the eldest daughter of the Lanxi Wang family!
At this moment, there was a creak, and the door opened halfway, and a middle-aged woman slowly came in. Kang Wang's eyes lit up, and she quickly rushed forward to hold her hand: "Good sister-in-law, you are finally here, I... I..."
Aunt Wang gently shook off her hand, and with satisfaction, she looked at her sister-in-law's tattered face and clothes, and said leisurely, "I came to say goodbye to you. It was my mother who wanted to say goodbye, but now she is so angry with my aunt that she is half dead, so I had no choice but to come."
Kang Wang cried, "I was so out of control just now that I actually insulted my mother! Please come and see me, I will kowtow and admit my mistake... My brother must be angry with me too, please ask my sister-in-law to speak to me and rescue me..."
"Haha, aunt, you are joking. You are so knowledgeable and talented, how come you don't know the rules of the Shenjie Division? Once you enter, you can't leave without the emperor's order. Could it be that aunt wants us to come to this palace to kidnap people?" Aunt Wang smiled and covered her sleeves.
Kang Wangshi shook her sister-in-law vigorously and said anxiously, "Then ask my brother to ask the emperor for help!"
Aunt Wang laughed even harder. "Oh my, Auntie, you're so arrogant. It's a shame for you, a lowly official. It's hard for you to even see the Emperor, let alone ask for His Majesty's grace."
Princess Kang shouted angrily, "My father is a veteran of three dynasties, and his spirit tablet is enshrined in the Hall of Famous Ministers. Can't the emperor show me mercy?!"
"A new emperor appoints new ministers. Auntie, don't you see what era we are in? Besides, the father of the third master of the Gao family who was brought to justice a few years ago was also a veteran of three dynasties."
Princess Kang let go of her hand dejectedly, filled with fear and trepidation: "Is there really no one left to ask the Emperor for help?"
Aunt Wang said coldly, "Among the relatives, only two have a say in the emperor's presence. One is Marquis Gu, and the other is the old Prince Anyang. But..." She smiled, "Aunt, do you think the sixth daughter of the Sheng family would rather ask her husband to beg for mercy, or does your concubine's daughter want you to leave?"
Kang Wangshi knew Minglan's deep hatred for her and could only hope: "I still have Jin Yi Niang's indenture. If that damn girl dares to disobey, I will sell her mother!"
Aunt Wang, full of amusement, shook her head and laughed, "Don't even think about selling anyone out yet. All of Aunt's trusted followers, starting with Madam Qi, will be sent to the Yunnan border in the next two days."
"Why is that?"
Aunt Wang said, "Do you think the Wang family would keep those who knew about this? Besides, these servants not only failed to persuade Aunt, but also helped and instigated it. Now Mother is taking out all her anger on them."
Kang Wangshi was at her wit's end. She stamped her feet and started throwing a tantrum, shaking her messy hair. "I don't care, I don't care. I'm going to get out anyway! I'm asking my mother to find a way, my brother to find a way, to send money, to arrange an official position for someone, to ask my father's friends for help..."
Aunt Wang interrupted her nonsense, "Don't dream! You can't get out. Aunt, how do you think you got in?" She sneered, "I heard your eldest brother-in-law is coming at you now, threatening to write a divorce letter or end you with a white silk ribbon. The Sheng family also refused to give up. In the end, for the sake of the Wang family's reputation and your life, we had no choice but to send you back."
Mrs. Kang Wang said angrily, "I knew that mother was doing this for the Wang family's dignity. If the Kang family wants to divorce me, then so be it. I can still live a good life without them. It's better than me suffering here."
"There are more than just you in the Wang family. Mother has other children and grandchildren to take care of. Aunt, don't take it too seriously. Do you really think you are a golden phoenix and a favored daughter of heaven?" Aunt Wang sneered. What a fool! He didn't know his place.
Kang Wang raised her head angrily: "Sister-in-law, you must be so happy now. You can't wait to see me so miserable."
"You're right." Aunt Wang admitted frankly.
Kang Wang was furious: "You...!"
“Everyone says the Wang family is a good match, and both the mother-in-law and the husband are kind people, but who would have thought I would run into a sister-in-law like you.”
Aunt Wang smoothed her hair, her calm expression concealing years of resentment. "...I knew long ago that my future husband's family would have two daughters. I don't have any sisters, so I always wanted to treat you like your own sister, and to live in harmony with our family. But ever since I came home, you've been complaining to Mother, finding ways to find fault with me, asking me to set the rules, and even stirring up trouble in front of your brother. You thought I didn't know... Humph, I know everything. But I have no choice but to do everything I can to please you, even the maids and women around you."
Thinking of those humiliating days, Aunt Wang was filled with hatred.
"That year, right after I gave birth to You'er's eldest sister, you urged Mother to give my husband a second wife. I cried in secret countless times and woke up in fear at night. Luckily, your brother is kind and kind, and Mother is reasonable, so she didn't listen to you. Haha, you're upset again... You've had this temper since you were a child. Everyone should listen to you, look at your face, and pamper you. But if they don't agree with you, you will lose your temper. It's unheard of for an unmarried sister-in-law to interfere in the affairs of her brother and sister-in-law. It's really something I've never heard of. I've seen it all."
The muscles on Kang Wang's cheeks twitched a few times - she had never taken her sister-in-law seriously, but she didn't expect...
"I've been waiting so long for you to finally get married, but who would have thought..." Aunt Wang looked at her mockingly, "You'd fall for my white jade fertility-giving Guanyin statue, which my mother begged for on Fengxia Mountain after kowtowed every three steps. You said you wanted it, and you said you wouldn't marry me otherwise, so I had to smile and offer it to you with both hands. Thank God, I eventually had You'er. But from that day on, I've hated you from the bottom of my heart."
Thinking of her mother who was worried about her not having a child yet, and who went to Fengxia Mountain to kowtow devoutly, kneeling and bowing until her body was covered with wounds, she unconsciously pulled her cheeks, revealing a ferocious hatred.
Kang Wang suddenly thought of something and shouted, "Don't embarrass my Yuan'er! If you're angry, come at me..."
Aunt Wang threw back her neck and laughed so hard that tears almost came out of her eyes. "Before, I didn't dare to touch her and only wanted to take her as a concubine. Now... Haha, don't worry, I will go and find a good family to find a wife for You'er!"
"Equal wife? How dare you?!" Aunt Kang came forward and tugged at her skirt, screaming frantically, "Whether Yuan'er can survive is still a question. If he can't, I'll just marry him as a maid and that's it. In the future, I'll keep the son and lose the mother!"
Aunt Wang elbowed her away and sneered, "Do you still think you're the ever-present eldest daughter of the Wang family? Bah! Don't you even look in the mirror? I'm telling you, Yuan'er is definitely infertile!"
"How do you know? Did you... do something?" Mrs. Kang was quick to react, as she often did this herself. "You're so cruel! She's your niece too! She's your daughter-in-law!"
Aunt Wang smoothed her sleeves, her eyes icy. "I wouldn't give a daughter-in-law like Yuan'er a mountain of gold and silver for nothing. It's a shame that my mother is partial to me, and I can only bear it. I thought she was still young and could be properly disciplined, but who knew... hmph, she's been so disrespectful since she came home. I just scolded her a few times, and she went back to her parents' home to complain. What did you tell her?"
When Lady Kang Wang thought of the secret, she couldn't help but break out in a sweat.
Aunt Wang said coldly, "Tell Yuan'er that her mother is too old to manage things, and that You'er and his son are both honest. Once I die, not only will there be no one to control her, but the entire Wang family will be in our hands! You even gave Yuan'er a lot of good things. Humph, it's a pity that your daughter only learned your viciousness, but not your scheming. She easily trusted those around her, and I tricked her into revealing everything."
She suddenly raised her voice and said, "I will not offend anyone unless they offend me. Yuan'er has nowhere to attack me, but I have plenty of opportunities. I sent someone to the brothel to find a good medicine and gave it to Yuan'er. She will never have children in her life!"
Kang Wang screamed and lunged at her with ten pointed fingers extended. Unfortunately, she stumbled and was pushed away by Aunt Wang, falling heavily to the ground. Kang Wang could only cry, "That was all my idea! If you're not happy, you can complain to mother and punish us severely. Why bother attacking a child?"
Aunt Wang sneered, "So what if I sue you? Mother has always been partial to you. This time, the Sheng family has put all their efforts into sending you here. Aunt is very capable, I dare not take it lightly."
"I'm going to tell my mother about your vicious behavior!"
Aunt Wang smiled and said, "The next time the Ministry of Discipline and Prevention opens its doors will be in the first month of next year. By then, the whole family will have already left with your brother to take up his post outside the capital. Although your brother can't stay in Beijing, he's found a good place to stay: the warm and sunny Jiangnan, perfect for recuperating. If nothing unexpected happens, he'll be able to serve two more terms."
She lowered her voice, her eyes full of smiles. "This time, Mother has made you very angry. The doctor said the situation is not good, and all the old illnesses have come back. What do you think, in seven or eight years, will she still be around? Or, will she still be able to have an attack by then?"
A chill spread through Aunt Kang's heart. She sat on the ground, helpless and helpless, like a trapped animal. She knew the condition of Old Lady Wang well; she had been ill for years. Fearing her mother's imminent death, she wanted to do more, lest she be left with no one to support her. But she had hit a wall this time—it was all because of that Sheng girl, who was so persistent and insisted on getting to the bottom of it.
Aunt Wang picked up her hand and said with a sigh, "Aunt, you've taken excellent care of your hands. Even at your age, they're still as soft, white, and smooth as a little girl's. Alas, you'll have to chop wood, wash clothes, and do rough labor in the future. When you get frostbite and calluses... Tsk, tsk, what a pity."
She stood up and slowly walked to the door. "Yun'er is a kind-hearted child and is blessed. I don't think the Sheng family will make things difficult for her. As for Yuan'er... she acts recklessly and arrogantly, as if she has gone mad. I will find a courtyard for her to recuperate. Don't worry, aunt. As long as I am alive, I will make sure she lives a good life."
As she stepped out of the door, she heard the wailing of Lady Kang behind her, mixed with many vicious curses. The middle-aged female official approached like a ghost and whispered, "Madam, there's no need to bother. Although it's customary to see your family twice a year, the rules are made by humans. When the day comes, just say you're ill and can't come out, and that's that."
The powerful and wealthy have many tricks up their sleeves, and she can earn a lot of money every year.
Aunt Wang smiled and said, "Thank you for troubling me. I will send you the annual offerings, as well as some small gifts. Please don't despise them."
As long as she could wait until Old Lady Wang passed away, it wouldn't matter even if Kang Jin and Yoona found out. Besides, she had already wiped out all traces of evidence. Lady Kang Wang had no evidence, and no one might believe her crazy talk.
After years of compromise, Aunt Wang was so happy that she could not express it in words today.
Thinking that she had finally gotten rid of this lingering curse, her husband no longer had to beg for mercy and she no longer had to save money every year for her to squander, she didn't mind the scorching summer sun shining directly on her face - and she still had a son, so this time she would choose carefully, it didn't matter if he was of humble origin, as long as he had good character and was virtuous.
When they walked outside, the Kang family was nowhere to be seen. The Sheng family had also gone home. Because her mother-in-law suddenly fell ill, her husband took her home first. Aunt Wang took another carriage. After thinking about it, she decided not to go back home directly, but to go around to the Sheng Mansion.
After entering the mansion, she sought out Wang Shi and tried to comfort her. Wang Shi, who was feeling both frightened and aggrieved, thanked her with tears in her eyes: "I know my sister-in-law treats me well, but I hate that my own sister is trying to harm me."
Aunt Wang sighed. Although her sister-in-law had a bad temper, she had never given her any trouble over the years. She was just too stubborn and unpleasant. Her daughter, Rulan, on the other hand, had reportedly become more stable. Alas, marrying Rulan would have been a good idea, but that abominable woman had ruined her son's marriage.
Wang blew her nose and continued crying, "My cruel evil creature told me to leave in the next two days, and still said something like... Go early and come back early, and accumulate ten years!"
That idiot boy was so heartless that he even wrote a scroll and sent it to her, inscribed with 'August 25th, Year X'—the date he had set for his departure—and told her to hang it on the wall of the ancestral temple and look at it constantly, so she'd know when it would happen. The idiot even generously said that in August ten years from now, she could come back two weeks early, just in time for the family Mid-Autumn Festival.
Woo woo woo, this is what people say!
Finally, Hai secretly told her that if the old lady's anger subsided and her heart softened, and she spoke up, Wang might return a few years sooner. She also sent her a blank notebook she had personally bound, with grids marked on the snow-white silk paper with straight, delicate ink lines. She urged her mother-in-law to learn more characters and practice calligraphy in the next few years, and to carefully copy a few scriptures for the old lady as a token of her repentance.
Woohoo, my daughter-in-law is still the best, she is filial and considerate. It’s a pity that I don’t have the face to see her now.
Not only that, Hui Jie'er has been raised by Wang since she was a child, and she would hug her grandmother to fall asleep every day. Three days ago, Changbai took his daughter away from her room. The little granddaughter grabbed her clothes and cried like a tearful person, and refused to leave no matter what. In the end, she was pried apart one finger at a time and taken away - Wang cried so hard that her heart was broken. Only then did she feel deep remorse.
God, she shouldn't have such evil intentions or evil thoughts. Now the Bodhisattva is punishing her.
Aunt Wang comforted Wang and asked the maid to lead her to Shou'an Hall.
After paying respects to Old Madam Sheng, I saw that her complexion was gradually improving. She was half leaning on the head of the bed and talking to Quan Ge'er. Hai was holding her little son who was only a few months old and laughing to join in the fun. Changbai was scolding his sister on the side, but his voice was too low to be heard clearly.
Aunt Wang offered sincere wishes for his recovery. Unsure whether Old Lady Sheng knew anything about the poisoning, she didn't mention it at all. Old Lady Sheng smiled and chatted with her in a gentle, family-oriented manner. The Changbai siblings and Hai also rose and bowed, wishing each other well. Seeing the Sheng family's continued kindness towards her, Aunt Wang felt relieved. After a few more words, she took her leave.
Because Hai was holding the child, Changbai dragged Minglan along to see them off. Standing at the doorway, as Aunt Wang walked away, Changbai turned around and was about to speak again. Minglan held her head and begged, "Brother, please stop scolding me! I've already kowtowed to Dad to apologize. What else do you want?"
Changbai said with a stern face, "Words reflect one's true feelings. Your saying 'what else do you want' means you're dissatisfied. As the sage said..."
"Please, brother, I really know I was wrong. I shouldn't have been so stubborn as to make a big deal out of this, I shouldn't have been so willful as to imprison my aunt, and I shouldn't have been so bold as to arrest someone..."
"No, you're right about all of this." Changbai said, "If it were me, I would do the same."
Minglan was stunned: "Then...what did I do wrong?"
Changbai smacked Minglan on the forehead and scolded her, "You shouldn't have used your husband's family's power to contradict and embarrass your father. Even if he's wrong, he's still your elder. You're threatening and mocking him. How can you behave like a daughter? Your father is not unreasonable. You should analyze the pros and cons with him and explain the seriousness of the situation. Then, naturally, father and daughter will work together to deal with it. You're crying and wailing over such a small matter. Where's your usual cunning? Only idle cleverness remains."
Minglan was scolded until her face was covered in dust. She couldn't even say a word in defense. She muttered, "I'm not as smart as my brother. My aunt poisoned me. She can talk about it from the court to the inner chambers, from the present to decades later..."
Changbai glared at her and was about to hit her with a slap. Minglan shrank her neck and said hurriedly, "I didn't admit my mistake. I cried and served tea, and daddy doesn't blame me!" In fact, Sheng Hong just took the opportunity to get off the hook.
As she was speaking, Minglan suddenly felt nauseous and covered her mouth, wanting to vomit, but she couldn't vomit halfway. At this time, the brother and sister had returned to the house and saw Doctor Lin taking the old lady's pulse.
Changbai continued to lecture: "Are my words disgusting?" His attitude of admitting his mistakes was extremely improper.
Minglan shook her head and waved her hands, but it was Hai who noticed something was wrong and said with concern, "Sister has not looked well these past few days. Doctor Lin is here now, so why not ask him to take a look?"
Old Madam Sheng was filled with worry and hurriedly asked Minglan to sit down.
Doctor Lin smiled and held up three fingers. A moment later, a strange expression appeared on his face. He glanced at Minglan and continued to take her pulse attentively. Old Madam Sheng saw that the doctor was hesitant to speak and asked anxiously, "What's wrong? What's wrong?"
Doctor Lin smiled and stood up, bowing and saying, "Congratulations, old lady, the lady is pregnant."
The room was completely silent. Changbai looked at the two fingers he had just tapped, Hai looked at Minglan's flat belly, Quan Ge'er looked at his brother who was sleeping like a pig, and Minglan sat on the armchair by the window, smiling foolishly without any self-awareness. "How long has it been?"
"It's been more than two months." Doctor Lin smiled bitterly. He had never seen such a vigorous pregnant woman. "The pulse is smooth and strong. Madam, there is no need to worry. She has just been a little overworked recently. She will be fine after a good rest." He gave a few more instructions, then bowed and left the room.
Old Madam Sheng sat on the bed in silence for a long, long time. Suddenly, she flew into a rage, slamming the edge of the bed and cursing, "Get back here right now! Go back today!" Turning to Madam Fang, she said, "Go pack her things, including her son-in-law's! You must personally take her back to the Marquis' Mansion and hand her over to Madam Cui. Don't make any mistakes!"
He pounded a soft pillow again and pointed at Minglan, saying, "You troublesome little bastard, you and your wife are cheating me with food and drinks. If you dare to delay for even a moment longer, I'll break your legs!"
Seeing that her grandmother was really angry, Minglan ran away in fear and followed Fang Mama obediently. Hai smiled and pulled Quan Ge'er out. Only the grandmother and granddaughter were left in the room, plus a little baby on the kang who was fast asleep and had no idea when he woke up.
"This damn enemy!" Old Lady Sheng endured for a long time.
Changbai looked at his grandmother with a smile. After a while, he suddenly knelt down and said, "If nothing unexpected happens, your grandson will continue to serve. When your grandmother recovers, you can go with your grandson."
Old Madam Sheng pondered for a moment, and Changbai whispered, "Grandma, you know everything, right?" Old Madam Sheng smiled bitterly and said, "Mother Fang couldn't have hidden it from me. Alas, the human heart is unpredictable. Who would have thought that at my age, I would have such an adventure."
Changbai looked up and said, "Grandmother, come with me to take up my post. Although it's not as prosperous as the capital, the people there are simple and honest, the mountains and rivers are beautiful, and the scenery is unique. Grandmother, you always want to travel around, so come with me."
Old Madam Sheng sighed, "It wasn't me who was thinking about traveling, it was Madam Kong. She wasn't in good health and passed away early, and I always wanted to fulfill her wish."
"Isn't this just perfect?" Changbai said, "Your grandson's wife and I will definitely treat you well."
Looking at her grandson's clear and insightful eyes, Old Lady Sheng sighed.
She understood his intentions. She had always been a person who could not tolerate any injustice. Sheng Hong's little thoughts this time really made her uncomfortable. Instead of acting like a loving mother and a filial son when they met, it would be better to avoid each other. When they met again in a few years, she would forget about it.
"I'm afraid if it gets out, my reputation will be bad." Father and son are connected, and if Sheng Hong has a bad reputation, Changbai will inevitably be implicated.
"Don't worry, grandma. Just tell them there's a famous doctor there, and your grandson wants you to go find him."
Old Madam Sheng laughed: "Be careful not to over-exaggerate, or someone will actually come to you to seek a famous doctor."
Changbai smiled and said, "Then it's said that the famous doctor traveled all over the world, cured my grandmother's illness, and then left again."
The old lady shook her head and smiled, and suddenly she felt open-minded, and the past was not so despicable and hateful anymore.
Han Niu, who was outside the door, was sweating profusely after hearing this: It's over, it's over, it seems that the eldest young master said a lot of things in the inner house again today.
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