Chapter 19 The Way to Live
Real people are very extraordinary praise.
Chen Changsheng was quiet for a while and asked, "One more?"
Previously, Mrs. Xue said that he was one of the two real people Xue Xingchuan believed to be.
Mrs. Xue did not answer this question directly, but changed her method: "You are worthy of being the son of the Holy Queen."
Chen Changsheng understood and said, "Sadly, I am not her son."
Mrs. Xue said, "I am very pleased to hear you say regret."
Chen Changsheng said: "Yes, I don't think it's shame to have such a mother. Although she is not a good person, she is a great person."
Mrs. Xue sighed and said, "Yes, otherwise how could the husband and the others be willing to follow the Empress until death."
Chen Changsheng suddenly asked, "Do you hate it?"
To talk about hatred, Mrs. Xue’s reason for too much hatred. To talk about regret, there are reasons for regret.
Those hatreds and regrets are not all for the New Dynasty. Those who are in charge of the Ministry of Justice and Xu Shiji should also be in the past period.
Mrs. Xue was very calm and said, "No, I only regret that Zhou Tong is not dead."
Chen Changsheng looked into her eyes quietly, without saying anything or comforting her.
Mrs. Xue was extremely intelligent and understood. She was a little surprised and moved. She wanted to persuade her, but she couldn't speak because she didn't know what to say.
Chen Changsheng didn't say anything, so how could she persuade him?
The two said goodbye. In front of the National Education College, Chen Changsheng said to Mrs. Xue: "Please don't leave."
According to the news sent by the sect office, the Xue Mansion has been empty, and there are several boxes of prepared luggage at the back door. It seems that Mrs. Xue may return home in the near future.
Chen Changsheng asked her not to leave.
Mrs. Xue understands what he means because he understands what she means.
She was silent for a long time, smiled with some difficulty, and said, "Okay, I will watch it with my own eyes."
Chen Changsheng said: "You will see it."
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After the house was confiscated, all the servants of the Xue Mansion were separated. Whether the eldest or second house, as long as the person who was not implicated for the time being, were sent back to their hometown. Now only Mrs. Xue, and a servant and an old housekeeper, who seemed particularly deserted. According to Mrs. Xue's intention, even the servant and housekeeper should have left, but they were unable to convince them.
The servant said, "Since we have to set up a sacrifice, no matter how simple it is, we have to buy something, and we can always share it for our wife."
Mrs. Xue shook her head and said, "Everyone has been buried, so what else can I have to offer?"
The housekeeper said: "Since the court has not spoken, it is a pity. I believe that some adults or old colleagues will come to worship for the next few days, and we must meet them."
He said it according to his old ideas, but it aroused Mrs. Xue's sadness and said calmly: "Do you think anyone dares to come?"
The housekeeper thought that the master had a lifetime of heroes and had a vast friendship in Beijing. As long as the court did not invent the order, someone would always come.
Mrs. Xue said, "Since we are going to set up a sacrifice, where can we find money?"
The housekeeper thought about it and said, "The sacrifice field I bought in the suburbs of Beijing cannot be removed for the time being. The shop on Xizhi Street..."
Nowadays, the Xue Mansion can still produce silver. If you want to set up a decent sacrificial hall, you can only sell the unconfiscated industries of the tribes, and you must be the best ones to take action.
Nishinao Street is the most prosperous place in Kyoto. The shops on the street are really worth a lot of money every day, and no one has ever been willing to sell them.
The housekeeper looked at Mrs. Xue's hesitant expression and thought she was reluctant to leave. He persuaded: "After returning home, no one will look at the shop, and sooner or later, I will not be able to save it. Since I will not come back, why keep it?"
Mrs. Xue was silent for a while and said, "Don't sell the shop."
The housekeeper was a little surprised and continued to persuade: "Madam, please..."
Mrs. Xue shook her head and said, "I know what you are worried about, but I have changed my mind and will not leave Beijing."
Hearing this, the housekeeper was even more surprised. However, before he could say anything, he heard the wife continue to say, "In a few days, you will go back to your hometown to bring Brother Jin back."
Brother Jin’s full name is Xue Yejin, and he is Xue He’s only son. The housekeeper already knows the news that the second master Xue He is on his way back to Beijing, and he is afraid he will not escape death. Brother Jin is the only seed of the Xue Mansion. After confirming the imperial decree the day before yesterday, he was sent back to his hometown by his wife overnight. Why did the wife decide to let him return to Kyoto? You know, this takes a huge risk. Who knows whether the new big men in the court will change their minds?
He said in a trembling voice: "Even if Brother Jin comes back, how can he look at those shops?"
"Brother Jin is the only bloodline of my Xue family. How can I spend my time on these common affairs?" Mrs. Xue looked at him and said seriously: "He wants to study when he returns to Beijing."
The housekeeper secretly complained, thinking that there is a college in Kyoto now that dares to accept the children of the Xue family? Not to mention Qingteng Sixth Academy, even the most ordinary fangs, I am afraid that I will turn away Brother Jin.
Mrs. Xue did not tell her subsequent arrangements and said to the butler: "You go and do the work of setting up a sacrifice first. As for the money, use these to respond first, and it is not enough."
As she spoke, she took a red gold hairpin from her bun and handed it over.
The housekeeper had to take the order and went out with the red gold hairpin.
The servant brought a bowl of tea and said, "You moisten your throat first."
Mrs. Xue picked up the tea bowl and drank it. Looking at her pale face reflected in the tea soup, she suddenly showed a smile.
Unlike the previous few days, although her smile is still tired today, it is still a little brighter.
Then she felt the tea was a little sweet.
If there is blood in the throat, it should be sweet too.
This is what Xue Xingchuan talked to her.
At that time, they had just gotten married. The day after she presided over the feed, she found that there were many problems in the family’s accounts and that a lot of money flowed incorrectly.
It just so happened that there were many rumors in the mansion at that time.
She was a little sad and didn't drink soup during supper.
Xue Xingchuan was unable to tell her the truth. Only then did she realize that her husband was adopted, and he also had a brother, the man named Zhou Tong.
In order to comfort her, Xue Xingchuan told her a lot of nothing and interesting things, as well as things on the battlefield, such as if there was blood in her throat, it would be sweet.
If the golden hairpin pierces into the throat, it should be sweet.
Mrs. Xue thought.
From the beginning, she was not ready to leave Kyoto.
After she was about to collect Xue Xingchuan's burial, she committed suicide and left with him.
Until yesterday, things changed.
She is not ready to die.
She was going to continue living in Kyoto because she wanted to watch Zhou Tong die with her own eyes.
She also wanted to raise the only seedling of the Xue family in Kyoto because she wanted to let him go to the National Education College to study.
Crying sounds came outside the court.
The servant lady walked in with a red and swollen lady.
The noble lady entered the room and threw herself into Mrs. Xue's arms, crying and said, "Mother, how can we live?"
Mrs. Xue looked at her eldest daughter who was married to the Minister of Rites and said calmly: "Have you been retired?"
The noble lady was startled and said angrily: "I'm right, how dare the Wei family settle me!"
Mrs. Xue said, "Since you haven't been retired, why should you cry?"
The lady's eyes turned red again and she said, "They are not good to me."
Mrs. Xue said, "If your husband's family refuses to tolerate you, you will be back."
The lady said a little embarrassedly: "The father-in-law and mother-in-law have not looked good these days, and he... is quite friendly."
Mrs. Xue said calmly: "Is it a good mood? If he continues to be a good mood, he will be at peace with him."
The lady hesitated and said, "What should I do if the child? Besides, he is good to me. When things are settled in the future, Brother Jin's future..."
Mrs. Xue said: "Whether Brother Jin joins the army or enters the court in the future, whether you run a shop or marry again, where can you find a way out?"
The lady thought for a while, nodded vigorously, and said, "Mother's words make sense, I will just say to him."
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(I am very satisfied with this chapter today. From the new volume to now, I like this chapter the most.)
Chapter completed!