Ms. Zou looked around carefully and saw two maids whispering under the eaves not far away. There were only mother and son around the pavilion. Then she breathed a sigh of relief and said slowly: "Ruyi, according to the
The master's instructions at that time were that your aunt Qi and I should take turns taking care of him, but since you were injured until now, I have only seen the master three times. The maids and servants who take care of the master are all your aunt's people, so she has her own intentions.
, it’s also unsustainable!”
After Zou finished speaking, her eyes turned red again, obviously she had a deep affection for Liu Ruyi's cheap father.
Liu Ruyi gently held Zou's hand, understanding her mother's worries. Since ancient times, the concubines have been fighting against each other. As long as rights and interests are involved, there is no family affection at all. The same is true between princes, and the same is true for common people!
"Mom, when was the last time you saw my father?" Liu Ruyi lowered her voice, leaned into Zou's ear, and asked softly.
Mrs. Zou also understood what her son meant, and held Liu Ruyi's hand tightly, saying sadly: "Just this morning! Ruyi, your father, your father may not be able to survive this winter..."
Liu Ruyi felt a chill in her heart. She didn't expect that things had collapsed to such an extent! If his father Liu Hu passed away at this time, let alone his elder brother Liu Jianwu's fight for power, he would have just stepped into the door of the Liu Mansion.
, my mother and son will be crushed to pieces by them!
"As you wish, Mr. Jia, the Tongzhi of Jinan Prefecture, has a close relationship with your father, and my mother is also very familiar with his wife. If that doesn't work, I can go to him to get some money and ask him to find something for you to do in Jinan City.
!" Ms. Zou looked at Liu Ruyi and asked softly.
Liu Ruyi sighed softly and shook her head slowly.
Mrs. Zou thought her son was going to be angry with her again, so she hurriedly leaned into Liu Ruyi's ear and whispered softly: "Ruyi, your father has been really good to my mother over the years! My mother usually saves money and saves money."
I have collected some silver, and if I sell some of my jewelry and belongings, I can get almost ten thousand taels of silver! Ruyi, your uncle still has a few acres of thin farmland in his hometown of Suzhou, but if it doesn’t work out, my wife and I will go back to Suzhou to buy some farmland.
A stable rich man would be fine too, right?"
Ms. Zou persuaded her son in an almost pleading tone, fearing that her son would not be able to think clearly and would make some impulsive move. But what Mr. Zou didn't know was that her son had already lost consciousness two months ago.
However, what now occupies Liu Ruyi's body is a soul from the future.
Liu Ruyi looked at her mother Zou's pleading eyes, and the softest part of her heart seemed to have been stabbed hard.
After ten years of business, intrigues and intrigues, Liu Ruyi originally thought that her heart was as hard as iron, but she didn't know that it was just a disguise to escape the harm from the outside world! In the face of this weak woman's most pure love, Liu Ruyi
My heart was gradually melted.
In a daze, Liu Ruyi seemed to have returned to her childhood.
A young woman carried a six- or seven-year-old child across the river, then stuffed a warm pancake into the child's hands and said with concern: "Ruyi, there is school ahead. You have to study hard and give your mother a sigh of relief."
ah!"
The woman sighed and handed the military hot water bottle hanging around her waist to the child, "Eat it while it's hot. Mom is leaving. Ruyi, be obedient! Study hard. Only when you grow up can you go to that big city.
, find your father..."
When the child grew up and worked hard, he was finally admitted to a second-rate university in Shanghai and handed the bright red admission notice to the woman. Liu Ruyi saw this woman for the first time.
I cried, I was so sad and yet so happy.
"Oh my god, you have finally opened your eyes! My son has grown up, and he has finally made his mark! You should have seen it, right? Without you, we two are living very well..."
But the next day, in order to prepare tuition for her son, the woman went up the mountain alone before dawn to collect medicine. As a result, she accidentally fell off a cliff and was found without any life left...
However, the woman's last smile was firmly engraved in Liu Ruyi's heart, just like a Mexican carving of flesh and bone. Although it left no mark, it added more flesh than carving with a knife.
It was that woman who gave me life, it was that woman who raised me, it was that woman who taught me to distinguish right from wrong in the world, it was that woman who comforted myself when I was hurt, it was that woman who gave me the source of endless strength, everything was that woman
, it’s a pity that she didn’t see the moment of her success...
Unknowingly, the figures of the two women gradually overlapped, but Liu Ruyi's tears couldn't stop pouring out, as if she wanted to let go of all the grievances, helplessness, depression, sadness, and pain in her heart all at once.
Let it all out.
Heaven and earth are unkind and regard all things as stupid dogs!
A man doesn't shed tears easily, but he hasn't reached the sad point yet!
A great man, standing in the world, should wake up and take charge of the world, and lie drunk in the world of beauties!
The idea of returning rich to one’s hometown and walking around in royal robes at night is just an excuse to deceive oneself and others!
Let me ask, if you can't even protect the most important person to you, what's the point of even if you use up all the wealth in the world and climb to the top of ten thousand people?
"Since you are a son in vain and cannot fulfill your filial piety in front of your mother, then leave everything to me!" Liu Ruyi tightly grasped the hand of her mother Zou, but she made a firm vow in her heart!
Zou's wrist was pinched so hard by her son that it hurt, but she did not move. She just looked at Liu Ruyi's heartbroken look and couldn't help but asked worriedly: "Ruyi, you, what's wrong with you? But for my mother's sake,
Are you not satisfied with the arrangement?"
Liu Ruyi wiped away her tears, took a deep breath of fresh air, and said softly to her mother, Zou: "Mom, I'm very satisfied with your arrangement! It's just that my son remembered that he was young and ignorant, and made his mother suffer like this in vain.
There are so many grievances, and my son feels a little uneasy."
"Silly boy, you are the flesh that fell from my mother's body. As long as I can see that you are safe and sound, I will cut off three thousand strands of hair for my mother's sake. You will always be with the Buddha, burning incense and making wishes for my son day and night!" Mrs. Zou said lovingly!
Stroking Liu Ruyi's hair, there was an indescribable warmth in her heart.
"Mom, stop talking nonsense! When my son grows up, let him do the rest!" Liu Ruyi looked into her mother Zou's eyes and said without any doubt.
Zou was stunned for a moment, but a happy smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
At this time, a boy about fifteen or sixteen years old walked through the drizzle and walked directly towards Liu Ruyi, mother and son.
"Madam, Master, sir, the banquet has been prepared. Madam and Master, please be sure to enjoy it!" the young man said respectfully.
There were not many servants in Zhang Guangqi's Qiuchi Villa. There were only two young men, an old servant, and a concubine. Moreover, the literati of this era were generally aloof. How could Liu Ruyi and her son have such great dignity?
Mainly because of the good relationship formed by the Zou family in their early years. When the Zhang family nearly suffered a military disaster, it was the Zou family who notified Liu Hu in time and asked Liu Hu to lead the troops to rescue. This enabled the Zhang family to escape the disaster. Therefore,
, Zhang Guangqi also respected the Zou family very much and addressed her as "Madam".
You must know that since the Song Dynasty, with the spread of Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism, folk rules and shackles have become more and more strict. Zou is just Liu Hu's concubine. Although she is very favored, she has no status. The "wife" can only be Liu Ruyi's.
A status that only the aunt Qi can have! And Zhang Guangqi calls Zou "Madam", which is also a disguised recognition!
Zou glanced at Liu Ruyi, as if she wanted to ask Liu Ruyi for her opinion.
If this kind of thing was done to Liu Ruyi in the past, he would definitely ignore it, but now it is a little different. Moreover, Zou always wanted Liu Ruyi to worship Zhang Guangqi as his disciple, so after Liu Ruyi was injured, he
The son was sent to this Qiuchi Villa to recuperate.
Liu Ruyi understood what her mother meant, stood up, and nodded to the boy, "Thank you for everything, sir, please lead the way!"
Following the young man, along the bluestone path beside the pond, he soon arrived at the thatched hut at the back.
Although the thatched house is simple, the interior decoration is quite elegant. The walls on both sides are covered with various calligraphy and painting works, giving it a strong literati atmosphere. Although Liu Ruyi has lived here for nearly two months, she has always been
I live in a small courtyard at the back, but I have never entered the main house.
Zhang Guangqi ordered a young boy to take Zou's two maids and the driver to a side hall for dinner, while he personally accompanied Liu Ruyi, mother and son, and sat at the main table.
The dishes are not very rich, with only a few light side dishes and fish soup stewed with two small silver carp, and the wine is light rice wine brewed by the other courtyard.
"The humble house is so simple, but it makes Madam laugh!" Zhang Guangqi picked up a glass of water and wine, gestured to Zou and Liu Ruyi, and said with a smile.
"Where! The Nu family and Ruyi are very grateful to be invited by Mr. Yuan Ming!" Zou admired this great Manchu scribe very much, and did not dare to show off in the slightest, so she hurriedly picked up her wine glass and responded.
Harmony.
Zhang Guangqi and Liu Ruyi, mother and son, were already familiar with each other, and had some understanding of the current situation of the Liu family. Moreover, they had a kind relationship, and the atmosphere of the banquet quickly became harmonious.
After three drinks and five dishes, Zhang Guangqi glanced at Mr. Zou and said to Liu Ruyi: "Ruyi, I've heard about your father too. Hey, heroes grow old and time is not forgiving! Your mother also did it many times.
Speaking of which, I hope you can worship me as your teacher and devote yourself to studying so that you can get a good reputation in the future. This is also a right path. What are your plans?"
Due to the good relationship between Liu Hu and the Zou family, Zhang Guangqi's tone was very soft, and it was completely an attitude of equal discussion. The Zou family also looked at Liu Ruyi with hope, hoping that his son would agree to it.
Liu Ruyi picked up a glass of water and wine, saluted Zhang Guangqi from afar, drank it down, and sighed: "Sir, Ruyi is deeply grateful for his love for Ruyi, but this time, Ruyi may have to live up to the high expectations of his husband and mother."
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"Oh? Why is this?" Although Zhang Guangqi was unhappy, he did not show it immediately, waiting for Liu Ruyi's next explanation.
Zou stood up eagerly and winked at Liu Ruyi. You must know that Zhang Guangqi had not accepted a disciple for a long time, and she did not want her son to miss this opportunity.
But Liu Ruyi was unmoved. She stood up and bowed to Zhang Guangqi and his mother Zou, "Sir, mother, it's not that Ruyi doesn't want to study, it's just that Ruyi also has some difficulties!"
Liu Ruyi paused, looked at the faces of the two people, and said: "Because, I want to join the army!"