She was no longer satisfied with being a woman with bound feet trapped in a large house. She wanted to change her fate.
In the following years, she sent her father-in-law and mother-in-law away one after another. She was the only master left in the huge Zheng Mansion, and her life became better.
She left the Zheng family's gate, calling friends every day, spending money like water, and also met a few foreigners and learned how to do business with them. In the end, she was framed and lost her family wealth, which made her heartbroken.
But not long after, the Republicans defeated the Democrats. Huang Wanzhen felt that she could live again and drank three bowls of wine in joy.
She believed that as an official of the Democratic Party, Zheng Yusang would definitely be purged by the Republicans, and he and Lin Qingrou would become stray dogs, or even worse, be killed.
Before the happy smile on her face faded, Zheng Yusang and a group of people broke into the house she rented.
"She's a counter-revolutionary! Arrest her and torture her!"
Huang Wanzhen struggled desperately, "Let me go! He's the counter-revolutionary. His name is Zheng Yusang, and he's from the Democratic Party..."
Zheng Yusang pointed at the red band on his arm and sneered, "Open your dog eyes and see what this is! I'm a member of the Revolutionary Committee now, and I'm specifically here to criticize and struggle against you, the five black categories!"
Huang Wanzhen was labeled as one of the "five black categories" by Zheng Yusang. She had to sweep public toilets every day and was often dragged to the street by people wearing red headbands to be criticized.
Her health deteriorated year by year. She had no money to buy medicine when she was sick, and finally died on a deep winter night.
Huang Wanzhen couldn't help but shudder when she thought of the ending of this body in the novel.
I've been here for quite some time, but I still get nightmares because of the plot.
No! She had finally managed to survive, and she couldn't accept such a painful death midway. She wanted to live to the end of her life.
But if she had not married Zheng Yusang, she would have died earlier. In the novel, Huang Wanshu, the eldest daughter of the Huang family, married into the Qiu family. The old man of the Qiu family used to be the steward of the Huang family. After the emperor abdicated, Huang Shuhuai lost his official position, the Huang family quickly declined, and many slaves sought other ways out.
Qiu Guangrong, the youngest son of the Qiu family, was strong and could read a few words. He joined the Beijing Police Department and later became a squad leader.
Logically speaking, with this connection, Huang Wanshu wouldn't have to suffer too much if she married him.
But the bad thing was that Qiu Guangrong had a bad temper and was easily angered. He would often beat and kick Huang Wanshu because of trivial matters that did not please him.
At first he was restrained, but later, when he saw that no one cared about him, he became unscrupulous. One time, when he was drunk and unconscious, he accidentally beat Huang Wanshu to death. She was less than 30 years old when she died.
Thinking of this, Huang Wanzhen subconsciously shook her head, no, no.
Let her think about where the third lady Huang Wanqiong married.
After Huang Zhengming died, the family house was taken away by his clan members, and the second concubine took Huang Wanqiong back to her hometown to live.
Later, forced to make a living, Huang Wanqiong married a businessman as a concubine. Her life was fine at first, but when the businessman got tired of her, he took her out to socialize and used her as a bargaining chip. She was used as a tool for men to satisfy their desires time and time again, and she died within five years.
Thinking of this, Huang Wanzhen shook her head again. No, no, this person will die even sooner.
So, among the three sisters, Huang Wanzhen, who married Zheng Yusang, lived the longest...
After a while of random thoughts, it was already dawn.
Xiulan came in with a basin of water, "Miss, it's time to get up and wash up."
"Do you want to go see the old man first, or eat first?"
At this time, Huang Shuhuai was still alive and the Huang family still had some assets.
She still has time to change the fate of the Huang family.
"Miss? Miss? What's wrong with you? Didn't you get enough rest last night?" Xiulan's voice rang out, bringing Huang Wanzhen back to her senses.
"Well, I didn't sleep well last night, and I feel a little dizzy."
As she spoke, Huang Wanzhen sat up from the bed, lifted the quilt, and was about to get out of bed when she stopped again.
Even though she had seen it countless times, Huang Wanzhen still couldn't accept the two small feet that looked like horse hooves.
"Miss, did you have a nightmare last night? Today I'll ask Mrs. Wang to go to the temple to get you a Taoist talisman and bring it back. I'll make some for you to drink."
According to the rules of the mansion, on the first and fifteenth day of every month, the grandchildren of the family must go to pay their respects to Old Master Huang.
Today is the first day of the fourth lunar month. Huang Wanzhen was supported by Xiulan to go to Rongyang Hall.
As soon as I reached the door, the curtain was lifted from inside, "Good morning, Second Miss."
A little girl with a round face, like a junior high school student, leaned over to Huang Wanzhen with a smile.
This little girl is the granddaughter of Manager Huang, and Manager Huang’s family is the only family-born children left in the Huang Mansion.
"Good morning, Longan!"
Huang Wanzhen waved at her politely and walked inside.
What she didn't know was that Guiyuan behind her was looking at her back with wide eyes, curiously, thinking that the second young lady was really strange, to be so polite to me.
Two bright-looking girls with white teeth were already sitting in the hall. When the older girl saw Huang Wanzhen enter, she smiled gently and said, "Wanzhen is here? Sit next to me."
"Hello, big sister."
Huang Wanzhen bowed to Huang Wanshu.
Huang Wanshu pointed to the chair next to her and said, "Sit down."
Huang Wanzhen had just sat down when the little girl opposite her stood up and said, "Hello, second sister."
Huang Wanzhen waved her hand and said, "Sister, hello, sister, please sit down."
It's really hard to stand on these small feet.
But she didn't dare say the last sentence.
She thought that when she got home today, she would unbind her feet. Her body was still growing, so she would be able to recover a little. If that didn't work, she would go to the hospital for corrective surgery. She couldn't stand having bound feet for the rest of her life.
"Are you all here? Have you had dinner in your room?" A deep voice came from the small door in the northeast corner.
Huang Wanshu and Huang Wanqiong quickly stood up and saluted, saying, "Replying to Grandfather! We have used it."
Huang Wanzhen was a little slow, and hurriedly followed suit, "I haven't eaten yet."
The old man with long braids and gray hair glared and scolded, "You don't know the rules."
Huang Wanzhen thought of the Zheng family's marriage and immediately bowed and admitted her mistake, "Granddaughter knows her mistake."
After a pause, she imitated Huang Wanzhen and said, "I took a nap last night and woke up feeling a little tired."
Seeing that his granddaughter admitted her mistake in a good manner, Huang Shuhuai did not hold on to her and waved to the eldest and third granddaughters, "Go back to your own yard! Do something you like. You don't have to accompany an old man like me."
After saying that, he looked at Huang Wanzhen again and said, "Second Miss, please have dinner with me."
This was exactly what Huang Wanzhen wanted.
Huang Shuhuai's breakfast was neither rich nor simple. It was thinly sliced braised pork elbow from Fengyuezhai, with a seasoning dish and a plate of sesame cakes on the side.
The fried crispy doughnuts are golden and very eye-catching.
Qingfeng steamed buns in the back street, freshly cooked millet porridge, plus two plates of fresh side dishes.
Huang Wanzhen was eating and thinking at the same time. She didn't dare to speak rashly because of Mr. Huang's old rule of not talking while eating or sleeping.
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