Bright Moonlit Night

The matter of He Li was settled, and the Jin family no longer deliberately kept the news from the outside world, and the matter finally spread.

Many days later, Mrs. Zhou and her daughter came to Jin's mansion to visit.

Mrs. Zhou discussed matters with the old lady, while Zhou Haoqing went to the Renlan House.

Zhou Haoqing was wearing a light yellow top and a silk skirt, which complemented her fair complexion and her complexion was excellent.She had a smile on her brows, but Ren Lan seemed to have a sad expression, her brows were unfurled.

Zhou Haoqing held her hand and asked, "Is Miss Lan not happy to see me here?"

Ren Lan shook her head and said, "I'm not unhappy to see you here."

"Then why don't you smile? They are all big girls who are about to get married, and they don't look happy!"

Ren Lan sighed imperceptibly, "You must know about our family, how can I be happy."

Zhou Haoqing smiled, "I think it's what makes you so worried. Isn't it that brother-in-law and that Mr. Fu reconciled. They..." At this point, Zhou Haoqing stopped, no matter how much she disdains, this marriage is not something she can talk about Yes, so he changed his tone again and continued: "Since he left voluntarily, it is also a good thing for brother-in-law. Do you think so?"

Ren Lan shook her head, "I don't know. I think, maybe Brother Ming...he must have something to hide."

"Such a person, you still think about him and worry about him? Girl Lan, you are about to get married, so you shouldn't bother about other irrelevant men."

Ren Lan's eyes widened slightly, and her tone was disbelieving: "How can you say that? I call him Brother Ming, and he will be like my elder brother."

Zhou Haoqing smiled awkwardly: "Okay, okay, I guess I said something wrong. But he is no longer a member of the Jin family. If you think about it, it's not suitable. What's more, He Li is a brother-in-law who also agreed. Since He let go, why are you doing this?"

Ren Lan turned her head away, "Maybe I was thinking too much." But she still couldn't figure it out, she couldn't bear it, she didn't believe that Fu Ming would give up so suddenly, and she didn't know what happened to Fu Ming now, but her doubts, reluctance and worries to no avail.

Zhou Haoqing saw that he couldn't talk about Yanlan, so he changed the subject and chatted with her about some interesting things in the boudoir. Finally, seeing that Yanlan was still lacking in interest, he didn't sit any longer, and took the maid back to the old lady's place.

The old lady was discussing important matters with Mrs. Zhou, and when she saw Zhou Mingqing coming, she stopped there. The three of them chatted and laughed, and Mrs. Zhou took Zhou Mingqing away contentedly.

On the carriage back to Zhou Mansion, Mrs. Zhou smiled at Zhou Haoqing: "It's done, the old lady agreed."

Hearing this, Zhou Haoqing couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, "Really? Although the old lady was moved before, she didn't give the letter of approval. This time, she really agreed?"

"The matter of reconciliation has not been settled before, so the old lady naturally has to hesitate. Now your brother-in-law is single. With a family like ours and a girl like you, what is she dissatisfied with?"

Zhou Haoqing showed a little shame, and asked again: "But brother-in-law...will he be happy?"

It's not that she agrees, but she is willing. Madam Zhou could hear Zhou Haoqing's anxiety and expectation. In fact, she was not sure, but she still smiled at her daughter: "Your brother-in-law will also be happy. That year, after your sister passed away, Soon, our family talked about this with the Jin family in private. At that time, your brother-in-law also acquiesced, but now it is just delaying what was agreed at the beginning for a few years. Now the Jin family needs the help of our Zhou family, and also needs a When the good daughter-in-law is helping with housekeeping!" Mrs. Zhou said so far, her smile disappeared again, she stroked her daughter, and sighed softly: "It's just Qing'er, is it really worth it?"

Zhou Haoqing said with a firm expression: "Mother, the Jin family is also a very good family, brother-in-law... Brother-in-law is even more worthy. Don't worry, mother, I will live a happy life in the future."

Madam Zhou's eyes were full of love and pity, "Well, I hope it will be as you wish."

After the Zhou family's mother and daughter came to visit, the old lady ordered someone to call Jin Yi to her room, and told him what the Zhou family and herself wanted. The tone of the words was a discussion rather than an announcement.

Jin Yi's face was stern and his tone was flat, as if he just asked casually: "This is the third time, I want to get married, but others have the final say."

The old lady's heart tightened, a little annoyed, but also a little guilty and distressed.But before she could persuade her, Jin Yi smiled and said:

"Forget it, old lady, everything you said is reasonable, so let's do as you want."

From Jin Yi's smile, the old lady seemed to sense a trace of hopelessness and discouragement in his self-repression, and said in a soft tone: "I know that this happened, and you must feel uncomfortable. But you are a sensible person , Knowing the overall situation is the most important thing. Don't worry, I watched Zhu Qing grow up. Needless to say, he looks good, speaks well, acts properly, and is even more devoted to you. Married her, there is a friend Be considerate, and life will only get better in the future."

Jin Yi didn't think so, but he didn't argue, he just said: "If the old lady has nothing else to do, grandson will leave first."

After Jin Yi left, the old lady asked Xin Yue who had just returned from taking medicine for herself: "Is it really the best thing for me to do this?"

Xinyue smiled and comforted the old lady: "Where is the best in this world, some are just suitable, like, and willing. What? Now that the old lady has made her decision, let nature take its course. If it’s a good day, our Jin mansion has been in the wind and rain for so many years, so it’s time for good luck.”

The old lady nodded and said, "Yes, you're right. If you're not very happy, if you're not very happy."

The Jin Mansion has gone through the darkest days, and the solar terms are also pushing from Xiaohan to Dahan.

The farm on the outskirts of Beijing was much colder than Jin's mansion in the city, so Xie Lan burned the charcoal fire vigorously every day. Fu Ming sat next to the fire, often either dozed on the couch, or woke up in a trance, sitting on his knees. The small quilt that was hanging on it didn't even notice it was dropped, and Lu Fei picked it up for him from time to time and covered it again.Because of lack of energy, he even read less books, and the piano sent by Jin Yi's messenger was even more dusty.Only when Fang Shiyue came back from outside, would he cheer up and chat with Fang Shiyue.

Although Fang Shiyue said that he has been free recently, he is not really free at all, but he still spends a lot of time here every day. Under his careful treatment, even though the weather is getting colder, Fu Ming is not in a good mood. Good, but the condition is still slowly improving.

During this day, Fang Shiyue was not around for the time being, and there was a rare knock on the gate of the courtyard.

Lu Fei went to open the door, and she felt that the person who came was familiar. After thinking about it carefully, it was one of the people who came to pick her up when Fu Ming's wet nurse was about to go south in the past, and it was her nephew.

This person has already arrived in the capital city, but he has not found Fu Ming for a long time, bumping into walls everywhere, and finally found the right place after several twists and turns.

Lu Fei led people to see Fu Ming. Seeing Fu Ming's obvious sickness, and thinking about the related things they had inquired about recently, the people couldn't bear it, so they greeted him first.

Fu Ming apologized: "Because a lot of things have happened recently, and I was ill again, I didn't write to you in time to let you find it. I'm really sorry."

"I understand that these days, Mr. Fu has been embarrassing. I'm just running errands. It's okay."

Fu Ming asked: "I don't know why you came here this time?"

Although the person who came here felt that he was making things worse by sending the letter, he had to say: "To be honest, my aunt's old illness relapsed after winter, and her health is getting worse day by day. She wants to see you, but she can't move. Yes, so..."

Hearing this, Fu Ming leaned forward slightly, with a panicked expression, "What you said..." is true, he knows, it must be true, how could others make fun of him with this?

Fu Ming was confused when he was concerned, and Lu Fei asked him about the specific situation.Even if Fu Mingdang wanted to leave, he was still ill, how could he go south?Not only the two servant girls, but also the nurse's nephew tried hard to persuade him, and said: "Young master is like this now, even if you want to see my aunt, it will be hard to be happy. What's more, if there is a slight mistake on your way, it will be even more difficult for me to say goodbye." It’s the fault, not to mention my aunt.”

Fu Ming still insisted, and Fang Shiyue, who happened to rush back, also persuaded and stopped him. His tone was stronger than these three people. He said he was persuading, but it was better to say that he was preparing to forcibly ground Fu Ming here.

In the end, Master Fang left a few prescriptions for Fu Ming to recuperate and change the medicine according to the changes of his condition. He also repeatedly urged Lu Fei and Xie Lan, and he went to Jiangnan with the people from the south.

Before leaving, Fang Shiyue said to Fu Ming again: "You should be clear that it is more useful for me to go than you. You just stay in peace. If you still look like this when I come back, you just wait for me to be ruthless." !"

After Fang Shiyue left with others, Fu Ming touched his wrist, seemed to be talking to others, and also seemed to be talking to himself: "Of course I know that his going is more useful than mine. But, I..." He swallowed export words.But Lu Fei seemed to understand, what he was thinking might be:

If I don't go, I'm afraid I'll regret it forever.

A few days after the Great Cold, it will be New Year's Eve.

This was the most deserted New Year's Eve that Lu Fei and Xie Lan had spent since they followed Fu Ming.But the two of them still prepared a lot of things. Fu Mingqiang pulled himself together and wrote a couplet, which they posted outside the door.On New Year's Eve, by candlelight and firelight, the three master and servant sat at the same table regardless of their status, and they felt a little dependent on each other, lonely but not lacking in warmth.

Fu Ming wanted to keep the New Year's Eve all night, and the countryside was quiet. He listened to the wind outside the house, the occasional dog barking, and the sound of playing backgammon with the two maids in the house. Unknowingly fell asleep.

But after New Year's Eve, the first day of the Spring Festival, this small farm actually had two or three visitors.

The first one to arrive was Yan Le, but he didn't have much free time today, so he didn't sit for a long time, but repeatedly told Fu Ming: "I see that your complexion is still not very good, you must listen to Mr. Fang, don't worry about it, and take care of yourself. "

Fu Ming agreed again and again with a good temper, and Yan Le hurried away with a little peace of mind.

In Yuzhong, a few farmers from nearby came to visit and brought bacon and rice wine, etc. These people were all farmers from Fu Ming’s village in the past. They said that these were thank-you gifts, and Fu Ming accepted them with a smile, and let Lu Fei and Jian Lan took some purchased New Year's products as gifts in return. The farmers didn't want to accept them, but they had no choice but to accept them and bring them back to the two handsome and enthusiastic girls.

At noon, Xie Lan cooked a dish with bacon, warmed up some rice wine, and allowed Fu Ming to drink a small bowl.It's been a long time since I tasted wine. Although rice wine is not considered wine, Fu Ming still drinks it with great relish.

In the afternoon, Sun Zang came.He wanted to bring wine, but he knew that Fu Ming was ill and not suitable for drinking, so he only brought some food. Seeing that Fu Ming was not in good spirits, he didn't sit for long, and picked some happy things to chat with him. After that, let him have a good rest, and then leave.

After the time passed, Zhou Chengyan also came.

Since Fu Ming left the Jin Mansion, this was the first time he saw Zhou Chengyan.Zhou Chengyan didn't know about Fu Ming at first, but later he heard that he and Jin Yi had reconciled and divorced. Later, it was his parents who announced the marriage of his younger sister.Things happened one after another, and it took him a long time to finally accept it gradually, and found Fu Ming's current shelter.

Although he feels sorry for Fu Ming, but Fu Ming is a dignified man, he doesn't need his pity, he just needs his respect, so even if the farewell is gone, and he sees the depression around him, he can still maintain his superficial calm and be with Fu Ming Peaceful intersection.It seems that the friendship between them has nothing to do with their identities, no matter whether Fu Ming is the son-in-law of a prince's family, or a down-and-out son living in a farmhouse now, he is still his best friend, just like before.

Meeting needs an opportunity, but getting to know each other is idealistic.

When the two were talking around the stove, it was snowing outside, Fu Ming stayed with Zhou Chengyan for dinner, he didn't refuse, so he stayed for dinner, the dishes were not as rich as those in his house, but they were also delicious.After the meal, Zhou Chengyan waited for the snow to stop before returning.

Fu Ming sent him out wearing a thick cloak, but he stopped him at the door.

Fu Ming smiled and said: "Xi Fu, I am very happy that you can come today."

Zhou Chengyan didn't say much, just said: "I will come here often in the future."

"Well, when I get better, I'll make tea for you."

Zhou Chengyan also smiled, "When you are well, I will make an appointment with Shang Yuanshu, Qingsun and the others. You not only want to make tea, but also play music for us."

"Okay. Let's wait until the deep spring. I'll be fine by then. Let's get together again."

Zhou Chengyan stretched out his hand, paused, and then patted Fu Ming's shoulder, "I'll go back first, see you later."

"Goodbye." Fu Ming's voice was blown away by the night wind, drifting leisurely across the night sky.

After Zhou Chengyan was discharged from the hospital, he looked back at the low wall and roof ridge in the dim twilight, and his eyes suddenly got wet.He didn't understand why he had tears, and he obviously didn't have much sentimentality, and even if Fu Ming fell into such a situation, he was still the kind and gentle Fu Ming back then, so what was the cause of the uncontrollable pain in his heart?