Seeing that he didn't speak, Jiang's mother couldn't help but become more and more worried. "What happened to the old man? Who is here?"
Jiang's father looked at his wife and then at the person outside the crack of the door. After all, he didn't dare to open the door without permission.
Instead, he walked up to his wife, lowered his voice and said, "It's that one."
Monk Jiang's mother Zhang Er was confused and rolled her eyes at him, "Don't you know what to say? Who is that person?"
"That's it...that's Yao Niang's father."
Only then did Jiang's mother realize who he was talking about, and she was startled, "Why is this guy who is celebrating the New Year coming to our place? This girl is not here, how can he still talk to us?"
Father Jiang didn't know how to answer his wife, and he felt very nervous.
Although his daughter also calls this man daddy, after all, he is the chief minister of the dynasty, and what others say is the greatest official in the world.
"Then what should we do now?"
Jiang's mother thought for a moment and said, "It's Chinese New Year and there's no reason to let guests stop outside the door. Go ahead. Even if you ask him to come in, I won't be afraid of him."
The two of us haven’t done anything bad, so why are we afraid of him being a high-ranking official? Besides, didn’t Yao Niang say that? No matter what, we are her parents, and Yao Niang can always follow her even if something happens.
He theorizes.”
That's what I say, but I don't have any confidence in it.
Father Jiang glanced at his wife again and felt that her words sounded very unconvincing.
But he also felt that his wife was right. Why would he shut others out during the Chinese New Year?
So he stepped forward and opened the door.
Seeing Xie Yuncang walking in dressed in brocade, the couple were a little nervous and stood aside with their hands down.
"It's Chinese New Year, sorry to bother you."
Xie Yuncang's voice sounded very polite, without any airs of being the highest official in the dynasty.
Mr. and Mrs. Jiang couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief, and Father Jiang said dryly, "You're welcome."
Jiang's mother rolled her eyes at her man, wondering how sensible he was, "Excuse me, why did you come here today?"
Xie Yuncang was looking at the small house where the couple lived.
It was similar to what he imagined, and it should be something Xie Songhua could do.
"Oh, come and take a look."
Mr. and Mrs. Jiang looked at each other, not quite understanding what he meant.
Why did he, a high-ranking official, come to their house to see what they were doing?
Xie Yuncang smiled and said: "It's time to visit relatives during the Chinese New Year, but I don't know which house to go to at this time. I happened to be passing by here and wanted to come and see you."
After saying that, he went into the house without waiting for anyone to greet him.
Where have Jiang's father and Jiang's mother ever seen such casual guests?
Immediately not caring about anything else, the two of them quickly followed in.
"Thank you, Sir...you..." Mother Jiang hesitated for a long time, and finally said, "Do you want tea?"
Xie Yuncang seemed to be very happy when he heard these words, "Then I'll excuse you."
Jiang Hu curled his lips and muttered: "You're really not polite at all."
Jiang's mother actually made a cup of tea. It was sent by Xie Songhua. They didn't know what the tea was, but it tasted very fragrant. Jiang's father liked it and stayed.
Jiang's mother felt that this was not good. As her daughter was a princess, her material conditions were naturally different from theirs.
But if they are used to their daughter's filial piety, wouldn't it go against their original intention?
But I refused too much, and I was afraid that my daughter would feel uncomfortable, so I didn’t refuse too much.
Xie Yuncang took a sip and said with a smile: "Fortunately, this girl Songhua didn't go too far. It's simply unfilial to let you live in a house like this and not give her good tea."
Jiang's father couldn't listen to such words, and immediately said with a cold face: "What are you talking about? My daughter is the most filial. We and our husband are farmers originally. We can't get used to living in those high-rise houses and compounds. This is
The house we asked for."
Seeing how he defended Xie Songhua so much, Xie Yuncang couldn't help but have a smile on his face.
He rarely heard such simple words, and the warmth in this simplicity was something he had not experienced in a long time.
What happened at the New Year's Eve banquet was a huge shock to the high-ranking officials and nobles in the entire capital.
After Xie Yuncang returned to his mansion, he didn't know how to face his whole family.
The old lady naturally heard about it, but looking at her son's sad face all day long, she didn't ask anything.
It's just that this time, their family was not involved.
Jiang Shuhua didn't seem to have done anything. A skid had nothing to do with them.
But Xie Yuncang felt a kind of exhaustion from the bottom of his heart.
He looked at the old face of his reclusive wife. Even if the couple lived together, they could not speak a word for an hour.
This is probably what it means to hate each other.
My son went to work and did some good things that benefited the country and the people.
It is a good thing that children are willing to get close to the people and learn about farming.
His daughter was far away in Datong, on the front line of the war. Even if he was worried, there was nothing he could do.
As for the other two.
An adopted daughter entered the East Palace and almost never had the chance to meet her again.
Another biological daughter took her own life into the whirlpool of power.
Xie Yuncang suddenly discovered that even if he realized his original ambition in life and became the chief minister of the cabinet, he would still be full of powerlessness.
For example, in today's government, a monarch like the prince does not know how to be responsible.
From local finance and taxation, border military and political defense, to the collusion between officials at all levels...
He felt exhausted by everything. The first thing the prince paid attention to in every matter was the officials involved and whether there was any power behind each person.
After all, after so many years in the presence of the prince, he had only learned a little about power struggle.
As for the way of kings...
For the prince at this time, it seemed a bit far away.
But now that Emperor Yufeng is here, he seems not to be there.
The prince is here but also seems not to be there.
The entire court is like a pool of muddy water, but under this muddy water are various factions.
He once aspired to be a pure minister, but now he doesn't know whose minister he will be in the end.
So on this New Year's Eve, what everyone thought was the night of reunion, he suddenly didn't know where to go.
Today is New Year's Eve. Although the streets are lively, some shops are closed. Occasionally, the sound of firecrackers can be heard.
But it seems that compared to previous years, there is a bit more loneliness.
My sister Xie Wenyuan has moved out, but she is still worried about her children.
I didn't expect that Lin Ruoxi could do a great job in business and now occupy a place in Beijing.
It's a good thing that my sister moved in with her daughter.
Maybe you can listen to less gossip.
No matter how many times I tried to correct the bad talk of the servants of the Xie family, it was of no use. Xie Songhua had said before that he had also seen these terrifying powers, but he still couldn't change it now.
He just walked aimlessly like this, originally wanting to see his sister.
Who would have thought that I would end up here.
"What are you having for dinner?" Xie Yuncang asked with a smile.
His behavior made Jiang's father very unhappy, "Is it possible that Mr. Xie's family still doesn't have a bite to eat?"
Jiang's mother was startled and immediately rolled her eyes at her husband, "What are you talking about?"
After saying that, he quickly turned to Xie Yuncang and said, "Don't mind, Mr. Xie, my family just can't speak."
Xie Yuncang said with a smile: "I really want to come to your house for a meal!"
After saying this, both Jiang and his wife were stunned.
Xie Yuncang smiled and said: "Songhua girl has told me about your New Year's Eve dinner before. She likes it and the taste is probably not bad. Our cook can only cook those few things, and the taste is the same every year, so
I want to come over today and try something new."
Jiang's father then said in a cold voice: "I've already asked before. There are many restaurants in the capital that open on New Year's Eve. Mr. Xie is not short of money. You can choose one that suits your taste. It doesn't matter how many meals you have."
"
Jiang's mother quickly nudged her husband with her elbow, then turned to Xie Yuncang and said with a smile: "Thank you, Sir, please sit down and have the New Year's Eve dinner! It's time to reunite and lively, and we, husband and wife, are deserted. Come on."
It just so happens that we can have a drink together?"