Old things in Nancheng

The father and daughter sat down, and the manager, Guan Wang Fu, stood by. The three of them looked at each other in silence, their thoughts turning a thousand times.Wang Qinian struggled all his life, making wedding dresses for others, but Wang Zimo could not recognize his father. No matter before or now, Wang Fu has been a servant of the Wang family for generations. When he grows old, he has nowhere to go.There are thousands of sorrows and sorrows, and it is in vain to sigh helplessly.

The time for a cup of tea passed quietly, Wang Qiqing coughed and said: "Mo'er, Wang Fu must have told you the general situation. This time the old man called you here, I have something to ask."

"Second Master, please say clearly, Zimo will definitely do his best." Wang Zimo said with a solemn expression.

"You don't have to be so nervous. At this point, all means are useless. The old man called you here. The first important thing is to sever the father-son relationship with you!"

Wang Zimo raised her head in astonishment, and looked at Wang Qinian in disbelief. She only thought that she and Wang Qinian could not recognize each other in public, who would have thought that Wang Qinian would be so decisive.

"This old man really feels ashamed for saying this. You and this old man have nothing to do with each other. You were born and raised in the Liu family. If your grandfather didn't take good care of you, you might not be able to become an adult. There is no need to talk about these past events. .”

Wang Zimo got up and bowed to the end, even though she had thousands of words to say, she could only swallow them.

"Second thing, you have to be self-reliant and self-reliant. Apart from the last 1 taels of silver, I can't help you anymore." Wang Qinian calmly handed a brocade box to Wang Zimo himself.

Wang Zimo looked up at the brocade box, looked at Wang Qinian for a while, bowed and said loudly: "Father and brother's ambition is solid."

Wang Qinian nodded slightly, with a gratified smile on his face, it couldn't be better that father and "son" have the same heart.Wang Qinian thought of his dead eldest son, Wang Ziyan, and his stubborn father, his smile faded away, and he sighed long, if it was back then. . .

Unfortunately, there is no if. . .

"Wang Fu, call them all here." Wang Qinian said softly after sitting back on the desk.

After a while, five middle-aged men followed Wang Fu in and saluted Wang Qinian.

"You don't want to salute this old man." Wang Qinian interrupted, pointing to Wang Zimo and said: "Kowtow to Mo'er, from now on, she will be your new master!"

Except for Wang Fu, the other five were all amazed. While they were hesitating, the old Wang Fu knelt down first. No matter how much Wang Zimo helped him, the five people slowly got down. kneel.

"Mo'er, they are all people that this old man relies on on a daily basis. They are loyal and talented. If you like it, use it. If you don't like it, don't waste it. Buy them a family property and talk about it. day."

"Second Master, you..." The five people cried bitterly when they heard this.

The five knew that the Wang family had collapsed, and they were also worried about their own future, but they had followed Wang Qinian since they were young. In addition to the relationship between master and servant, they also had family ties. When Wang Qinian came back last night, they knew what had happened to the Wang family, and they had made up their minds to marry Wang Qinian. To live and die together, but, unexpectedly, really did not expect that Wang Qinian would still plan for them at this time.

Grace is sky high!

"Second Master, we will follow you even if we die!"

"Nonsense! The old man's words are useless now! Or you can look at Mo'er alone and alone! If there is no firewood left in the green hills, what can you do with me, a bad old man! You raise your heads and take a good look , look at her, this is the last drop of blood of this old man!" The elegant Wang Qinian slapped the table hard, his eyes were red, and there were disappointment, helplessness, indignation, and endless expectations for Wang Zimo in those round eyes. hope.

This is a tragic person, but also a resolute person. His daughter, Father Xiao, Wang Qinian is the source of Wang Qinian's strength in Wang Zimo's desperate situation. Even in such a difficult time, he still does not give up and does not bow his head. He has made careful plans for Wang Zimo, He will live a good life and let the old man see how brilliant his second roommate is!

The five of them wept uncontrollably, Wang Fu burst into tears, and all the elders in the room cried like mourners.

Wang Zimo gritted his teeth, pursed his mouth, blinked back his tears, knelt straight in front of Wang Qinian, and solemnly said, "Second Master, Zimo has made a note!"

"Second Young Master, if you don't give up, this old slave is willing to hand over his remnant body to you!"

The five people finally understood Wang Qinian's plan and knew that this was the best arrangement.If it was three years ago, they would never have agreed, even if they died with Wang Qinian, they would not have chosen Wang Zimo.But today's Wang Zimo is no longer the cowardly and inferior child she used to be. She has means, ambition, and courage. Her experience is like a legend. She has created achievements by herself.This young master is worthy of their help.

The five kowtow respectfully to Wang Qinian, which is a farewell, and then all kowtow to Wang Zimo, which is to commit themselves.

"My little ones, pay homage to the second young master!"

Just as Wang Zimo wanted to help them up, Wang Qinian said decisively: "In the future, if the old man hears someone calling her Second Young Master, the old man will break his leg!"

This is to completely abandon Wang Zimo from the Wang family.

"The little ones pay homage to the young master, and are willing to go through life and death for the young master!"

"In front of the second master, I will leave a word, as long as you are loyal, I will not hold you accountable. Get up."

After everyone retreated, Wang Zimo knelt down again and said sincerely: "Second Master, there is something, I don't know if I should say it or not?"

"Let's talk." Today is a farewell. After today, the father and daughter don't know if they will have a chance to talk.

"Please allow the child to call you father. Father, what you did for the child, the child will always remember, and the eldest brother, the child will never forget his kindness to the child. Before the death of the eldest brother, he had a last wish that his sister-in-law should return home. The child is not filial, please father to deal with this matter." After speaking, Wang Zimo kowtowed three times, and there was a "bang bang" sound, and Bai Jie's forehead was flushed.

When Wang Qinian heard that Wang Zimo called him father for the first time, he was always comforted, but her request made Wang Qinian difficult.

Seeing Wang Qinian's hesitation, Wang Zimo pleaded: "Brother's kindness to the child is as great as Mount Tai. The child once promised the eldest brother to honor his parents and raise his words. The child will not forget it until he dies. If it was in the past, the child would never dare to mention this. It's just that the family is in such a situation now, why stick to the decency that no longer exists, if you make a good relationship, there will be rewards in the future. My sister-in-law is still young, she really shouldn't suffer like this, and my elder brother doesn't want my sister-in-law to die alone. Father If you don't trust Yan'er, why don't you hand Yan'er over to Hai'er and Lin's upbringing, Hai'er will definitely treat her as if she was her own, and cherish her dearly."

Wang Qinian sighed again, they are all good boys, how can he let him go, if he had been as decisive as he is today, maybe. . .

Forget it, ashes to ashes, ashes to ashes, when you are old, what else can you care about.

"This old man agrees, you can go back, after a few days, Wang Fu will take people there, the way back, go well."

On the way back, Wang Zimo kept circling Wang Qinian's earnest confession in his mind, and his heart was astringent.Especially when they were leaving, they vaguely heard crying from the inner courtyard, it seemed that the third house and the long house were scolding each other.

Behind her, the outline of the Wang family's mansion gradually blurred. The Wang family, which filled her with low self-esteem, shame, and elusiveness, finally collapsed. She should be happy, but she couldn't laugh.

Back in the other courtyard, Wang Zimo packed up his complicated emotions, and went to the study to watch Zhang Bucai and wait for someone to reconcile the accounts. She is the real head of the family, and she no longer has the right to be willful.

That night, Wang Zimo told Lin Zhilan about the Wang family. Lin Zhilan didn't have any objection to raising Yan'er. She felt sorry for this little girl. Her father lost her father, her mother left, and her family changed. Yan'er was only seven years old, and she didn't have an innocent childhood.

On the second day, Lin Zhilan approached Liu's for a whole morning of earnest talks, and gave some expensive clothing and jewelry. Liu's love of money was the only weakness, Lin Zhilan prescribes the right medicine, and Liu's agreed.

Bao'er was lonely, since Yan'er came, the two girls would naturally stay together, Liu's place allowed her to continue living, Bao'er moved out of the main courtyard wing room, and Lin Zhilan tidied up a separate small cross courtyard next to the main house , together with carefully selected two big maids, eight small maids, and four wives, it is almost complete.

Zhang Bucai's daughter-in-law, Granny Zhang, has always been disliked by Wang Zimo because of Yan'er. This time, Lin Zhilan reactivated her and let her be in charge of Xiaokuayuan.Granny Zhang is very grateful, and promises to pay attention to everything and never make mistakes again.

Prince Mo didn't care about family affairs, so he acquiesced to it. Youdao learned a lot from a pitfall, and it is expected that Granny Zhang would not dare to be stupid again.

After a few days of reconciliation, the profit was considerable, and the initial capital was about to be recovered, and Wang Zimo also recovered from the disappointment.Someone went to Wangjiazhuang and called Chen Wangshu over, and told him to find a quiet place with beautiful scenery on the side of the mountain and build a villa.If the expectations are correct, the Wang family may even lose their place to live when Beijing's order is issued.

This elegant garden in the villa was prepared for Wang Qinian and the Feng family. Although Wang Qinian deliberately wanted to draw a clear line with himself, Wang Zimo would never let Wang Qinian have nowhere to go.

In a blink of an eye, at the beginning of July, the imperial envoy from Jingli arrived in Yanguan County, and the crime of the Wang family was finally convicted.

Wang Qishen was exempted from the death penalty, and his sentence was changed to exile in Huizhou.Huizhou was called Lingnan in the Tang Dynasty. During Wu Zetian's period, many Li and Tang clans were dispatched here. There were many miasma, many refugees, poor mountains and rivers, and tough folk customs. Wang Qishen must live here in a few years.The crime of collaborating with the enemy is punishable by conspiracy and rebellion. The death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be forgiven.

Because of Qin Xianggong's mediation, the imperial court did not implicate the descendants of the Wang family, but Wang Ziwen's reputation was removed. Fortunately, Wang Qinian's official status was preserved.The Wang family's property was confiscated, and the offshoots were no exception. The officials who were short of money ransacked the Wang family. There was only empty space left in the Wang family's family to get through the joints, but there were still a lot of private properties. The department thought it could not be implicated, but it was copied cleanly.

The local slaves were caught in the county government office and waited to be sold. The hired slaves fled overnight. Many of them took gold and silver with them.

The official family ruled the world with filial piety, and the grace of heaven is mighty. They reserved the ancestral grave of the Wang family and more than ten acres of thin land beside the ancestral grave for the inheritance of the ancestral hall.

The homeless Wang family moved to live in a few dilapidated bungalows next to the ancestral grave. There are only six bungalows. It used to be a temporary resting place for the Wang family to sacrifice. The environment is very bad. There are 500 members of the Wang family. , where to go down.

The old man spoke and asked the side branch to find his own way out, and the third family of the direct branch lived in the bungalow to provide incense for the ancestors.The offshoots were naturally unwilling, but they had nowhere to go if they stayed, so they all cursed and kowtowed to their ancestors, and then reluctantly left.

People leave their hometowns and are humble, they are sinners, and the road ahead is so difficult.

As the saying goes, when the tree fell and the monkeys scattered, the people in the village watched this century-old clan collapse overnight, and they couldn't help but sigh.

Wang Zimo just watched these matters with cold eyes. This was Wang Qinian's intention. After the imperial envoy dealt with most of the Wang family's affairs, she only realized who Qin Xianggong was.

It was the treacherous official who persecuted the loyal and good people——Qin Hui!