On the night when the second lady left, Chang'an City received its first snowfall this winter. The snow was not heavy, and it only spread a thin layer of silver on the ground, which melted the next day.
In the morning, the weather was too cold and I really didn’t want to get up. I stayed in bed until noon. Just after eating, the second lady’s people came to me and asked me to come to the old lady’s place. The old lady
Looking for me? Why is she looking for me? Suddenly there was doubt in my heart.
I heard that she was not in good health these days. Could it be... I hurried over. The old lady was half lying on the bed, her silver hair disheveled. The second lady and the third lady stood aside politely and saw me passing by.
, the eldest lady whispered something in her ear.
Maybe it was because of illness! The old lady's eyes were sunken and her face was haggard. She was as weak as a fallen leaf in the wind and might fall to the ground at any time. Thinking of this made me feel nervous.
"Su Su, you're here!" The old lady looked at me and had difficulty speaking. "Grandma..." I called softly. "Huijuan, you go and have a rest first! You are also tired from taking care of me these days.
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"Then I'll go out first. Call me if you need anything." After the second lady said that, she went out with the third lady. "Su Su, come sit here." The old lady tried her best to stand up, patted the edge of the bed and called me over.
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"Grandma, are you feeling better? Have you taken any medicine?" I supported her and asked. "Lao Luo! Your body is weak!" The old lady tried her best to look at me with a smile.
"It's just that the weather is cold now. You've caught some wind and cold. You'll be fine in a few days." "It's not easy for people to live to this age. I still know my own health." The old lady said in a general tone.
The way he looked at life and death made me feel even more uncomfortable.
"You will be fine." I said. "Su Su! You have been married to Zhongtian for a year, right?" The old lady held my hand and I nodded. I didn't have much contact with the old lady.
So I don't know her very well at all.
"Su Su, I want to ask you to agree to something." The old lady asked me for something, which surprised me.
"Grandma, just tell me if you have anything to say! Su Su will definitely agree." I said softly.
"Su Su, I know you are a sensible person, so I won't beat around the bush with you. Su Su, you know that grandma is already half-footed in the coffin. She may leave at any time.
You guys. When Zhongtian married you into our family, I was very happy. I thought I could have a grandson soon, but it’s been a year now..." The old lady paused and looked at me. In ancient times, women
It is used to carry on the family lineage, which is a bit sad to think about.
"Su Su, originally I was planning to marry Ningfeng to Zhongtian. But seeing that you two love each other so much, I let it go. But if I don't hold my great-grandson, I will always feel uneasy!"
The old lady's meaning is very obvious. She thinks that I am barren like the third lady.
"Grandma, I'm in a dilemma too." This kind of thing cannot be decided by one person, and it's not my fault that I'm not pregnant. "Su Su, since ancient times, men have had three wives and four concubines, so that the family will prosper. So.
I hope you can persuade Zhongtian to accept Ningfeng as his second wife, so that I can explain to the ancestors of the Yin family when I go down below."
"Having concubines is Zhongtian's business, you should go find him!" Two women serve one husband together. This is the virtuous behavior of ancient women. I don't want to do this.
"We have gone to Zhongtian, but he said he only likes you and will not marry Ningfeng. Zhongtian will definitely listen to your words. Can you help grandma persuade him?" the old lady begged.
"I..." I didn't know whether I should agree to her or not.
"Su Su, can I ask grandma to beg you? Cough cough...cough cough..." The old lady was so excited that she coughed violently. I hurriedly patted her back, "Grandma has never begged anyone, you
Just promise me, okay? Ahem..."
Seeing the old lady like this, I was very upset. If I didn't agree, I would definitely be accused of being unfilial and unwise. "Grandma, don't worry."
"Su Su, even if Zhongtian marries Ningfeng, he will still like you, and he will not abandon you." Grandma said these words, which made my heart feel extremely desolate. But she held on to her with some cold hands.
Me, the wrinkled skin and the cloudy tears in my eyes made my hard heart a little shaken.
"Su Su, if you don't agree to me, I...ahem..." The old lady coughed violently, "I'll help you call the doctor." I was about to get up anxiously. The old lady held me back.
I said: "My body doesn't matter, Su Su, I want to hear your answer, otherwise...ahem..." How could I bear to refuse the begging of a seriously ill old man.
"Okay, okay. I promise you, I promise you." I bit my lip and struggled to say those few words, and my heart suddenly became confused. "Su Su, thank you." The old lady let go of my hand and smiled.
nod.
"I'll call the doctor for you." When he turned to leave, tears streamed down his face.