Chapter 224
·Maodi
Bai Yuanze and Mrs. Ze were not in a mood to have a meal after hearing this. They hurriedly explained to the family, and then took a couple to get on the carriage. But even so, when they arrived at the Bai Family Ancestral Hall, the people were almost there.
When the eldest wife saw that Tang was here, she was under the eaves of the entrance of the ancestral hall. She hurriedly walked to Tang in front of him in three steps and two steps to ask about his well-being and caring.
Mrs. Cai, who was sitting inside and watching coldly, snorting with contempt and disdain, deliberately turning her back, as if she looked down on their pretentious intimacy.
If it really hurts the body and involves personal interests, Mrs. Cai Er doesn't believe that they are still as close as they are now, and they are just acting for outsiders to see.
The eldest wife saw that although Tang looked thin and thin, she didn't look like a pregnant person at all, but her complexion was much better than the previous few days. She nodded with confidence and asked about the trivial matters in Tang's life these days. Tang replied softly, "I have to thank you for your things. I've hired a carriage and my mother went back to Hangzhou. When the children grow up and understand something, I will tell them your kindness bit by bit, and hope that one day they will come to you and kowtow to you and say thank you."
The eldest lady felt very uncomfortable when she heard this, "You said so unfamiliarly, I don't like to listen. It's rare that you have a relationship with me. I'm willing to help you when you get along with me. Who can't be grateful to you? Don't mention it to the children, you can't let them carry a burden at a young age. How tired you live! We don't know when you will see you again in Hangzhou this time. You can protect your body and don't worry about me. If there is anything, please bring me a letter, and as long as I can do it, you will definitely help you."
Thinking that even if Tang returns to Hangzhou, she will be taken care of by her mother and brother, the rumors from the outside will not disappear for a while. Tang, who has left the Bai family, will probably face more difficult in the future. I don’t know if she, who is weak, can survive the rumors.
not to mention……
The eldest wife also had another concern, that is, Bai Xiuzhi, who is most valued by Mr. Bai, now. What should Brother Zhi do if Tang returns to his parents' home? Will Mr. Bai let his grandson leave the Bai family to live?
The eldest wife felt that this matter was still going to be tough, but she was afraid that even if Tang left, it would not go too smoothly. But if the Bai family wanted to take the opportunity to make things difficult for Tang, she would not sit idly by. She didn't care about the inner and outer rooms, everyone had one nose and two eyes, and who was more noble than who... While talking to Tang, she glanced into the ancestral hall. The eldest wife of the eldest wife did not come yet. A few days ago, she heard that Bai Xiuyan, the only girl in the long house, had a bad health. The Mu family directly sent a second son with good medical skills to live in the long house to take care of him nearby, but she was afraid that Brother Yan would have a three-digit long and two-digit short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-term short-
Old Master Bai and Old Master Yi who came back from Peking have not shown up. Bai Yuanyou, who is from the third room, has been in a worse condition since he returned home from the ancestral hall last time. Now he can't even get out of bed, so he naturally can't come to such an occasion today.
The remaining men from the three rooms in the outer three gathered together and whispered to discuss something. Bai Yuanheng's wife Chang was probably scared after she came to the ancestral hall last time, and she did not come with her. After seeing this, the people from the three rooms in the outer three gathered together, which seemed extremely united. Bai Yuande and Mrs. Cai, who were excluded, sat next to each other with a look of dissatisfaction. Bai Yuande lowered his head and stared at the ground with a dejected look, but Mrs. Cai's eyes were particularly shrewd to look around.
When Mr. Bai accompanied Mr. Yi into the gate of the ancestral hall, he saw such a scene. His eyes suddenly became dark, but the smile on the corner of his mouth remained the same. He politely invited Mr. Yi to come in.
Mrs. Min didn’t have any companions. I don’t know if she was unwilling to get involved or if she felt that she had already made the words clear last time, so she didn’t follow her this time.
Old Master Yi is a branch of the Bai family. He is a few years older than Old Master Bai. He is full of white eyebrows and white beards and has a strong spirit. He walks step by step and looks better than Old Master Bai. He stepped into the ancestral hall with his chest raised his head, followed by his son Bai Yuanpu. Bai Yuanpu is his second son. Now his eldest son is in charge of the family affairs in Peking and cannot leave. This time, he travels from the distance with his second son and his servants.
Bai Yuanpu grew up in Peking since he was a child and never returned to Shanghai. Therefore, he was not familiar with anyone, so he did not speak, followed his father silently, lowering his head, looking very disciplined and knowing how to advance and retreat.
It was the first time that Mr. Bai saw this nephew. Seeing that he was quite handsome and looked like he was carved out like Mr. Yi. He heard that he and his brother were very capable and managed the Bai family in Peking to flourish. Thinking of his two sons who died early, Mr. Bai couldn't help but sighed lonely. He didn't know if he had done something wrong in his previous life. God wanted to punish him like this, but he took away his best two and left one unyieldingly. If Bai Yuande died, Mr. Bai probably wouldn't even blink.
The situation in the world is mostly rising and falling. Now the Bai family in Shanghai has gradually declined, while the other end of Peking is in full swing. If this continues, it will not take a few years to go on, and the other end will be far ahead of this side.
Old Master Bai felt that the storm was approaching, and he felt indescribable worry and uneasiness.
Old Master Yi straightened his waist and sat upright in the head. He is now the oldest old man in the Bai family, and it is perfect for him to sit here. But when Old Master Bai saw this, he felt a little uncomfortable.
It was clearly his position, and Old Master Yi sat down on his own without even saying hello and didn't even beat him. He must have ignored him. He felt that the Bai family in Peking was far superior to the Bai family in Shanghai, and his actions were much more proud than before. Old Master Bai sat down in the side with a stern face and introduced the identity of Old Master Yi to everyone.
Bai Yuande and others quickly stood up and saluted him to greet him. Old Master Yi nodded politely and said with a low and powerful voice, "The last time I went back to Shanghai was more than ten years ago. At that time, they were still a group of ignorant children. They followed their fathers to talk. When none of them were honest and calm, they all made excuses to go out to play after sitting for a while. After not seeing each other for a few years, everyone has become much more mature and steady. They are adults who can stand alone. Their fathers have passed away one after another, and there are fewer and fewer elderly people in our generation."
The tone was a little sigh and sad.
When the few people from the three rooms outside heard this, they thought of their deceased father being a little silent.
"You all sit down too." Old Master Yi pointed to the chair, "It's rare for family members to meet, so don't be too serious. You can relax and everyone can talk."
Everyone sat down as they said. Old Master Yi looked in the direction of Tang and whispered, "This is Yuan Pei's wife Tang, right? I am your eldest uncle from Peking. When you got married, I happened to be in the cold and couldn't get on the way, so I didn't attend the wedding. This time I rushed back for your business, so you should sit down too. Pregnant people should not work too hard. Adults don't think so, but children can't stand it." The tone was extremely calm, I couldn't tell whether it was joy or anger, but my eyes were a little concerned.
Tang responded gratefully and calmly sat down on the chair.
Seeing this, Old Master Yi was very satisfied. Although he met Tang for the first time, he had already inquired about her on the way. Although Tang was weak, he had a natural calm style. He was calm and calm in his words and actions, and looked very steady. Moreover, he was first lost and then criticized and framed. It was not easy to do so well.
Although the eldest wife met Mr. Yi for the first time, she fell in love with his personality at first sight and sat down on the side of Tang without saying anything.
Old Master Yi pointed at her and asked whose wife she was.
The eldest lady blushed, looked at Bai Yuanze awkwardly, and replied softly to Old Master Yi's words.
Old Master Yi looked at the female family in the house and turned his face to smile at Old Master Bai who was sitting beside him, "Look, it's only been a few years. At the beginning, the group of children who only knew how to go to the house and remove tiles had married their wives and got married, and some even became fathers. The boy didn't know how precious time was, but when he looked back, he was already in his 80s. Seeing these grown-up children, I really felt that I was old."
Merry Christmas, my little northerly ~~
Chapter completed!