Chapter 662 Goodbye Teng Wenfu
Lu Qiniang went to the imperial mausoleum today for two things.
The first thing she did was to kowtow to the "Master Li" - Emperor Renzong, who would always be her elder in her heart.
When the old man passed away, she was still in Qiongzhou and was unable to see him off for the last time. This was an eternal regret in Qi Niang's heart.
Only after she comes back to pay her respects and chat with him properly can she feel at ease.
This matter had been weighing on her mind, so as soon as she came back, she couldn't wait to come here despite being tired.
The second thing was to visit Teng Wenfu.
After Emperor Renzong passed away, Teng Wenfu left the palace and came here to guard the mausoleum.
Lu Qin's mother felt sorry for him because he had no children and his nephew didn't seem very caring and had been driven away by him.
For the deceased, we just do our best to seek inner peace and tranquility.
But it’s different for living people. They have to think carefully before speaking or doing anything.
So on the way there, Lu Qiniang kept reminding Si Ya.
"That place is definitely not comparable to ours. When people get older, they'll nag a little. Don't be impatient... Also, just listen to what he says. Remember that?"
After all, Teng Wenfu is an old man who has followed Renzong for so many years. Even if he is down and out now, he must still save face.
"I'm going to take him home this time," Lu Qiniang continued. "It's hard to think of him being all alone here. And I told you back then that when he's old and no one takes care of him, I'll take care of him."
She didn't just say it casually.
She keeps her word.
But even with good intentions, she had to make the other party accept it, so she kept considering how to say it.
Qingfeng listened silently to the conversation between the mother and daughter, and in his mind he had already pictured a trembling old man wearing patched clothes and with cloudy and dull eyes.
But when the carriage stopped, Qingfeng was stunned when he saw the spacious house in front of him and the many people queuing outside the house.
"Sister-in-law, have we come to the wrong place?"
Lu Qiniang was also shocked by the scene before her.
This, is this where Teng Wenfu lives now?
The house was large and the crowds of people were very different from what she had imagined.
"Is this right?" Lu Qiniang couldn't help but ask the driver.
Although she knew that Teng Wenfu should have money and people to serve him, she didn't expect it to be so lively.
The driver smiled innocently and said, "Madam, yes, it is here. I often come here to deliver festival gifts on behalf of the eldest lady. It is here."
As they were talking, the impatient voice of the doorman from the mansion was heard.
"Who told you to park at the door? Come on, come on, if you want to see the master, go to the back and line up. You don't know any etiquette at all."
Lu Qiniang: “…”
"Oh, it's from the Xiao Mansion!" The doorman's voice suddenly became flattering.
He looked at Lu Qiniang and the others, and spoke tentatively with uncertainty.
"You, you are Madam Xiao?"
"Yes, it's me. I came to visit Uncle Teng. I don't know if I walked into the wrong door."
"You're right, you're right. Madam, please come in."
Then Lu Qiniang felt the envious and jealous eyes of the people at the door.
She didn't feel comfortable asking.
Only after entering the house did she ask the doorman, "Is there any happy event in the mansion?"
There were so many people gathered outside, it felt like they were there to give gifts.
"No, these people just want to get close to the master." The doorman replied respectfully.
"To get close?" Lu Qiniang was puzzled.
"Yes. People outside think that the master has a lot of money and no children, so they all rush to him to be his sons and grandsons!" The doorman sneered.
Lu Qiniang: “…”
Goodness, no wonder she can’t get rich, she really doesn’t have the brains for it.
How come these people are so "smart".
They really can take advantage of any loophole.
"The master is very annoying, but there is nothing he can do about them, so he just ignores him."
Lu Qiniang nodded.
Someone had already run in to tell Teng Wenfu the news.
So Teng Wenfu came out quickly to greet him.
I haven't seen him for a few years. He looks a little older, but his eyes are still sharp and shrewd.
Lu Qin's mother excitedly called out "Uncle, my dear," and went forward to support him.
Teng Wenfu's eyes were also slightly red, and he kept saying: "Qi Niang is back, it's good to be back!"
"Hello, Grandma Teng." Si Ya bowed and greeted her obediently.
"Is this Si Ya?" Teng Wenfu looked at Si Ya in surprise, and was also stunned by the little girl's amazing beauty.
"Yes, it's Si Ya. You've grown up in the blink of an eye." Lu Qiniang said with a smile.
"He's also a good kid." Teng Wenfu nodded.
Little Si Ya is like a snowball, well-behaved and obedient, and everyone who sees her likes her.
Teng Wenfu took them to sit in the flower hall.
Lu Qiniang chattered to him about her experiences over the years.
She talked for a long time, and Si Ya sat obediently at the bottom, with her hands on her legs, not making any noise at all, which made people like her even more.
Teng Wenfu asked someone to bring her some fruit.
Si Ya stood up and thanked Lu Qin Niang without her having to remind her, and then ate the snacks in small bites. Although she was young and innocent, her manners were impeccable.
"He is indeed a child raised by the eldest girl." Teng Wenfu praised him highly.
When Lu Qiniang talked about wanting to pay tribute to Renzong, she couldn't help crying while speaking.
"He treated me so well, and I couldn't give anything in return..."
"Abandoned Mother, you have done very well."
Teng Wenfu was speaking the truth.
It was Lu Qiniang who supported Xiao Yan and her three daughters who had made great contributions to the country.
She has made greater contributions than anyone else.
"You can't just enter the imperial mausoleum casually," Teng Wenfu said. "I'll take you around to the back, and you'll just have to kowtow. The old man will be very happy to know you're here."
Teng Wenfu led Lu Qiniang and others through a secluded path and came to an inconspicuous slope behind the imperial mausoleum.
The view from the slope is wide, facing the majestic and solemn imperial mausoleum in the distance.
Lu Qiniang stopped, straightened her clothes, and looked solemn.
She knelt facing the mausoleum.
Seeing this, Si Ya also knelt silently beside her.
"Master Li..." Lu Qiniang burst into tears as soon as she opened her mouth.
The longing and guilt that had been pent up for many years burst out at this moment.
She whispered about everything that had happened since she left Beijing, expressing her gratitude and regrets, as if the kind elder was right in front of her listening.
Si Ya knelt obediently, patting her mother's back gently with her little hands, and then imitated the adults and kowtowed three times in the direction of the imperial mausoleum.
Teng Wenfu also knelt down, looking at the outline of the mausoleum in the distance, his eyes far away, accompanying silently.
After a long time, Lu Qiniang wiped away the tears on her face and slowly stood up.
Seeing that Teng Wenfu had difficulty walking, she quickly reached out to support him.
At this moment, a small hand reached out quietly and gently held Teng Wenfu's wrinkled and skinny hand.
Teng Wenfu was startled and looked down.
I saw little Si Ya, with her little face tilted up, her clear big eyes showing some nervousness, trying hard to help him stand steady.
A warm current instantly surged into my heart, dispelling the long-lasting loneliness and dejection.
The soft and warm touch seemed to directly iron the softest part of his heart.
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