Wishing You Eternal Happiness

Jiafu hurried back to Rongfang's place along the way. After sitting down, Rongfang asked her what she had seen before. She only chose the part of meeting the guests and said, skipping the encounter with the old lady in the middle of the afternoon. Did not go out for a step.

The sky is getting dark gradually, the guests and the clan come together, the lights in the Guogong Mansion are brilliant, Pei Xiuzhi, the second elder Pei Quan, the third Pei Xiuke, the fourth elder Pei Xiuhong and several elders in the clan welcome the guests in front of the Shoutang, Mrs. Xin Some women from the second wife's clan have socialized with the family members of the family. When Jiafu followed her mother to the Shoutang, the birthday celebration was almost over, and only the younger family members were left. She was intertwined with a group of glamorous women, standing in the corner of the Shoutang, looking up, the middle hall was hanging a birthday plaque. , There are the four big characters "Bao Wu Xinghui" written by Pei Quan for the birthday of his mother. In the conspicuous position of the birthday table, there are imperial artifacts forged with yellow bottom, and a pair of long handles are placed horizontally. On both sides of the peaches and birthday cakes are piled into pagoda mountains, on the left and right are listed various birthday gifts, crowns and beautiful clothes, gold and jade full of flowers, endless joy and prosperity, endless wealth, and old lady Pei is no longer in the day. When she saw it, Jiafu was wearing a beaded crown tonight, he was in a uniform of life, and he was holding a whole stick of dragon head carved from agarwood. He was full of wealth, sitting in the middle, looking red and full of energy, energetic, and nodded frequently, shouting. Opposite those who came to pay her respects and blessed their birthdays got up.

Jiafu was still a relative and a descendant, who came in the back, following the guidance of the praise, and prayed to the old lady for birthday together with the former. Mrs. Pei was full of smiles, and told them all to get up and go to the back hall to eat the birthday wine. Amidst the roar of laughter, they left the birthday hall.

Today, almost no one in the clan knows about the marriage of Pei Zhen's family. Madam Meng and Jiafu have become the focus of attention of those around them. The family members of the Pei family clan took the initiative to talk with Madam Meng and praised Jiafu for her gentle and beautiful appearance. Following her mother, she bowed her head shyly, she looked like a lady, but she kept paying attention to Brother Quan secretly.

The time just a few days ago did not suffice to explain that she and her brother were in a fate. In her vision, tonight is also an opportunity.

Although Brother Quan is ridiculously bearish, he also has a child's innate cunning. He knows that the Guogong Mansion is not like his grandmother Song family, and he can let him do whatever he wants. He is a little afraid of his great grandmother. When he saw his grandmother Mrs. Song, he just clamored to go to her. Aside.

Mrs. Song was surrounded by flattery tonight, and the limelight even overwhelmed Mrs. Xin. How could Mrs. Xin let her grandson over, so that she could be held firmly by her, and she was not allowed to leave a single step, so that the birthday feast came to an end. , Guests began to leave the table to say goodbye one after another, but Gaffer has been unable to find a suitable opportunity to get close to the child, and couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

The marriage is imminent, and she must hurry. Tonight was a good opportunity. Finally, when my mother and Madam Xin were sitting together, Brother Quan was sleepy again. Madam Xin asked someone to send him back to the house to sleep, and they were taken away.

Jiafu knew that there should be no chance tonight, and suppressed the disappointment, and could only continue to socialize with Mrs. Meng.

In the middle of the sea, the birthday feast was over, and all the guests left were sent away one after another. The government of Weiguo, which had been busy all night, gradually became quiet.

Mrs. Meng has been busy since she came here, and she was also tired at this time. Because her son had left at first, he took Jiafu to say goodbye. Mrs. Xin thanked her and said that because of her contribution today, she saves a lot of energy and wants to personally When she sent her out, Mrs. Meng knew that she had something to do, and tried her best to resign. During the conversation, she walked into a two-year-old, well-dressed, beautiful oval-faced girl, and smiled: "Madam, old lady, please come over, there are a few words Let's talk about it."

The girl's name was Yuzhu, and she was the one that Jiafu met during the day to accompany Mrs. Pei.

Mrs. Xin answered, and turned to call a trustworthy maid to go and count the valuables that were ready for storage on her behalf, but the maid was not nearby. The girl said that she had just gone to the front, and Madam Xin frowned and complained. Madam Meng said: "Since the old lady called, there must be something important. If you believe me, I will count the points for you."

Mrs. Xin was overjoyed, said hard, confessed, turned around and hurried away.

Madam Meng turned to Jiafu: "Afu, if you are tired, my mother asks someone to take you home first. It should be a while when I finish my work."

Jiafu knew that her mother worked so hard to marry Mrs. Xin, all for herself, and said distressedly: "Mother, let me accompany you."

Mrs. Meng refused. Jiafu knew that there were small servants who were carrying things coming and going, and his mother was afraid that she might bump into her, so she didn't insist anymore.

Yuzhu said: "There is Aunt Lao, why don't I take the little lady to the old lady's house and wait for you first? It's warm there, and no one will walk around randomly. Aunty can pick it up when I'm done."

This jade pearl was also the daughter of a big family when she was eight or nine years old. When she was eight or nine years old, her family was ruined and she entered the Weiguo mansion. Because of her outstanding appearance, she could write and count, she was refreshing and capable, and she became a powerful girl in front of the old lady. She was twenty years old. Even if she didn't want to be a partner, the old lady left her behind. When she said that, Mrs. Meng naturally felt relieved, and urged Jiafu to go and rest.

Jiafu went to the main courtyard of Mrs. Pei with Yuzhu, and saw a few rosy figures on the windows of the hall, faintly speaking. Yuzhu whispered: "The old lady called your uncle and aunt in Erfang just now, and they must be all inside. I'll take you to the side house."

Jiafu said: "Sister Lao."

Yuzhu smiled and said, "How can I be called the little lady like that? Just call me by my name. The little lady will come with me."

Jia Fu was led to a side room, which was bright and warm. Yuzhu let Jia Fu sit on a couch, put a pillow behind her waist, and took a fur blanket to cover her. On her lap, said: "If the little lady is sleepy, she can sleep here, no one will come in. I still have clean fragrant maple tea, I will bring you a pot."

Sandalwood thanked her on behalf of Jiafu: "I can serve it."

Yuzhu smiled and nodded, took the sandalwood and went out. Just walked out the door, she saw the nanny and the girl holding Brother Quan, who was wearing a wind cloak, coming, saying that Brother Quan just woke up and was crying to go to Song's house, and the nanny coaxed I couldn't help but hugged me to find Mrs. Xin.

Yuzhu frowned and hissed: "Madam, what's going on in front of the old lady right now! You take it back first, and then coax it." Pulling the knowing nanny to go out.

The nurse said with a bitter face: "I can't coax it, you know, if your brother makes trouble, the old lady can cure it..."

As soon as she finished speaking, Brother Quan had already twisted her body, and ran towards the sandalwood with a face.

Yuzhu snorted, hurriedly chased up, and shouted: "There is no one in that room, brother don't go in."

The door opened from the inside, and Jiafu showed his face and said, "Let him in, it's okay for me."

…

In the hall, Mrs. Pei was sitting on a chair, she had removed the bead crown, but she hadn't changed her order, her eyes swept around the sons and wives standing in front of her, and said: "These days, In order to give my old lady a birthday and make me happy, you guys have worked hard."

Pei Quan said hurriedly: "How did my mother say such a thing? Why is it so hard? Besides, it was originally our duty."

Madam Xin and Meng Shi also nodded and said yes.

Mrs. Pei smiled slightly: "Our family has had a lot of good things recently. My birthday is just over, it's not worth mentioning. Zhi'er is missing, and Luo'er is top-notch in his homework. I'm very happy."

In the past few years, Mrs. Pei has not been in good health, she has lived in the simplest form, and it has not been like this for a long time. I called her son and daughter-in-law to the front, and just saw her look solemn. I thought she was dissatisfied with tonight's birthday celebration, and all of them were a little worried. When she spoke, it turned out to be a compliment. They were relieved and all smiled. : "It's all thanks to my mother's blessing and decency."

Mrs. Pei said: "I am an old lady, what decent things you can rely on, don't think that I am confused and immortal, I will be satisfied."

These words are really not light, not to mention that Mrs. Xin and Pei Quan and his wife were just celebrating their birthday today. They were stunned, and they suddenly looked confused. Pei Quan said: "What mother said is really something that I can't afford to be a son. I can't afford it. If there is something wrong that makes my mother sad, and even if she teaches her, she will kill me and I deserve it. How can I curse myself like this?"

Mrs. Pei was silent. Pei Quan's heart gradually became weak.

This time, Pei Quan originally hoped to fall on him so as to get into an official position that had not been promoted for many years. However, because of the Song family, he fell on the head of his nephew Pei Xiuzhi. He was naturally disappointed and listened to Meng. Shi said that Dafang spent nearly two thousand taels in his heart. It was natural and kind on the surface, but he didn't expect to be called just after his birthday tonight. After hearing such words, he didn't dare to speak.

Madam Xin and Meng Shi glanced at each other.

Mrs. Pei slowly let out a sigh of relief, and replied: "Everyone is happy today. I shouldn't have spurned your interest at first, but I have something in my heart. I don't want to say it today, and I don't know when it will be next time. "

"Mother, please give me instructions!" Pei Quan said hurriedly. Mrs. Xin and Meng's also echoed.

"So I said. I was out of the house today, but I accidentally heard a few gossips behind the people. Those words are unbearable, and I am even more puzzled. When will the Guogong Mansion begin? The rules are gone, so that the subordinates are relaxed to this point. After thinking about it, there is only one sentence, which is to go up and down. The person who is the head of the house does not look like the head of the house.

Meng did not say a word, Madam Xin's face changed slightly, and she hesitated, and said: "It's all mine, I didn't teach the servants well..."

Mrs. Pei waved her hand: "I know you are all busy. Calling you to say this at this moment is not to listen to someone confessing to me, but with a lot of emotion in my heart. Life is like a white horse. When I was young, look at it. Your elders made this family business with his life, and now I have a great-grandson. Since ancient times, there have been few people who are rich and can satisfy themselves. As for self-denial and courtesy, there is no grievance. , It’s even rarer. In the past few years, the situation of Pei’s family has not been as good as before, but there is a word, I still want to remind you that the soil supports each other as a wall, and people support each other as a home. It doesn't need anyone else to do anything. In a few years, the Pei family will be messed up first."

Pei Quan oozes sweat on his forehead, and Mrs. Xin and Meng's bowed their heads and said nothing.

Mrs. Pei shook her head: "I can't blame you either. Speaking of which, I am the most to blame. The past few years have been too lazy and have not fulfilled the duty of the elders..."

She groaned and looked at Madam Xin: "I know that the income at home is low, and each of you has difficulties. The money that Zhi'er used to make up for the vacancy this time will be taken out of my body..."

Madam Xin was taken aback, and when she was about to speak, the old lady turned to Pei Quan and Meng Shi again: "You can't let your second room suffer. When Luo'er gets married, it will cost a lot. I will give the big room how much now it will be. How much will I provide for you. What I can do is nothing more. If there are still injustices, I hope you will understand me and wipe the matter out so that you don’t have any more suspicions. When outsiders know, where do you put your face? "

Pei Quan stepped forward and knelt down with a thud, and kowtowed: "Mother, you must not ask for this money as a son. It is all I am confused, and I have to care about with my nephew. You must not be angry with your body. Your old man is still alive, so that's it. It is the blessing of our Pei family."

Mrs. Xin and Meng also blamed themselves.

There were faint tears in the eyes of Mrs. Pei, and said, "You tell me, today’s big birthday is nothing to do with me. I understand you, and to make you happy, I nodded to meet the guests. I look forward to you. I can also understand my heart. There are no good or bad, but people call me. I have lived to this age, and I have seen a lot of wealth and ups and downs. As long as the family is aligned, today is not going well, it may not turn around tomorrow. I can say it all here. If you feel reasonable, go back and remember, it will be more blessing to me than you do for me for a hundred birthdays."

Pei Quan kowtows, and Mrs. Xin and Meng's also promised and promised.

Mrs. Pei looked at Mrs. Xin: "Brother Quan is not young anymore, he will be five years old after the new year, so he should teach the rules carefully, and then he is not allowed to take the Song's home at will."

Mrs. Xin was taken aback for a moment, then hesitated: "Come over there to pick it up by myself..."

Mrs. Pei snorted and stared at Mrs. Xin: "Is his surname Pei or Song? You only think about your son, so why not think about your grandson?"

Mrs. Xin flushed and lowered her head in a weird manner.

…

In the middle of the night, when it was mid-hours, Pei Quan and Mrs. Xin Meng went out from the North House.

When people left, Yuzhu went in and asked the servant to wash and rest. The old woman didn't even hear, she still sat there, looking at the hourglass in the corner of the room.

There is less than a moment left, and this day is about to pass.

It's so late, the old lady still doesn't rest. Yuzhu was a little puzzled and didn't dare to ask. She stayed with her for a while, and suddenly remembered what happened when she went out with her during the day, and her heart suddenly became clear. Said: "Old lady, the little lady of the Zhen family is in the side room right now. If the old lady is still awake, I will call her and let her talk to the old lady?" After speaking, she didn't nod. He didn't shook his head, as if stuck in a distant memory of the past, he walked out quietly.

Gaffer entered the room and bowed to the old lady.

The old lady turned her head, saw her coming, smiled slightly, and said: "Yuzhu is also troublesome. Calling you to come so late, are you tired of tossing today? I have nothing to do here, you can go back and rest."

Just now Yuzhu told Jiafu, meaning she hoped that she could come and say a few good things to make the old lady happy.

It can be seen that neither Yuzhu nor the old woman in front of him expected that the eldest son of the long house who left Beijing many years ago would return tonight.

But Gaffer had an impression. I remember that in the previous life, he did come back this night, but it was very late. As for when it was late, she couldn't remember exactly.

She looked at the old woman in Deng Ying in front of her who was lonely after removing the beaded crown and costume. For such a short moment, she suddenly regretted her calculation just now.

If Brother Quan becomes ill, this old woman will naturally not be able to close her eyes well tonight.

In fact, it's okay to be late for one night. This old woman should have passed her 60th life well.

She took a slow breath and said, "Old lady, the big cousin will be back."

The old woman smiled slightly and nodded: "Good boy, go to rest."

Gaffer bit her lip, and finally endured the words, turned around and walked slowly towards the door.

"Old lady—old lady—"

When she walked to the door, suddenly, a voice came from outside the courtyard, and it sounded a bit harsh in this silent midnight.

Gaffer paused and stopped at the door.

Yuzhu hurriedly went out and screamed at the woman who ran in: "Are you crazy? What's going on when you shout like this in the middle of the night?"

"Master is back!" The woman ran panting, with a strange expression, and gestured.

"I almost can't recognize it!"