Ming Sheng was confused. Although he had good friends with classmates in the capital, they didn't know when he would be released from prison...
"Who is your master?"
Seeing that there was no joy on his face, the man paused and replied, "My master's surname is Ji."
Ming Sheng was at a loss, whose surname was Ji? He didn’t remember it!
The fourth lady suddenly understood, pulled him and whispered: "Your third aunt's maiden name is Ji."
The third aunt’s natal family, so it’s...
Ming Sheng's expression became very complicated.
Mingkun asked directly: "Did the Seventh Sister ask someone to pick us up?"
Ming Sheng saw that the other party did not deny it, so he was probably right.
He sighed inwardly, feeling mixed.
Thinking about Dongning, he really couldn't move.
Just when he was about to refuse, the other party said: "Fourth Young Master, you don't have to feel guilty. My master has said that every injustice has its debtor. Your brother and sister once extended a helping hand. This is just to repay the original kindness. Once this matter is over, it has nothing to do with it anymore."
.”
Ming Sheng looked down at his weak siblings and gritted his teeth in shame: "Thank you very much."
A family of four got on the carriage and wandered for half an hour before finally stopping.
"Sir, please get out of the car."
Ming Sheng got out of the car with his family and saw a small courtyard in front of him.
The man opened the door, led them in, and handed a piece of deed paper to them: "My owner has paid three months' rent for this yard. In addition, there is rice and noodles in the kitchen, which is enough for you to eat for two months."
You still have this bunch of money, so you can leave that place. You'd better go to the medical center and take a look. If you go out through the alley, you'll find Ping'an Street. It's not difficult to make a living."
Mingsheng didn't expect the other party to think so carefully, so he lowered his head and said thank you.
The other party smiled and said: "It's just that good intentions are rewarded. I'll take my leave now."
When this person left, Ming Sheng sighed in his heart and wanted to ask his younger siblings to freshen up and settle down first. Unexpectedly, he turned around and saw Ming Xiang's face full of tears.
"Axiang, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
Mingxiang wiped the tears on his face carelessly and shook his head: "It's okay. I just... didn't expect Seventh Sister..."
Although she was not present that night, she was in prison with other female members of the Ming family. The Sixth Madam went crazy and cursed day and night. She knew everything.
Ming Kun asked: "Fourth Brother, will we never see Seventh Sister again?"
Mingsheng opened his mouth but couldn't answer.
The fourth lady whispered: "It's better not to see her. She is in the Ji family. Although she is not rich and powerful, she is still a lady from an official family... Let's forget her in the world like this!"
The family of four boiled water for bathing and cooking before settling down.
The next day, Mingsheng went to pick up his father.
When he arrived at the Yamen, he heard from the official that Ming Si had left and only left him a letter.
The letter paper was crumpled straw paper with traces of moisture on it, and some words were scrawled with charcoal pen.
My son Ah Sheng, as a father, I really don’t have the face to see you, so I went ahead.
That day in the mourning hall, you knew what a cowardly person your father was. Xiaoqi was right, I am not qualified to reunite with you and have a happy family after doing all this.
For the past thirty years or so, I have lived a confused life as a father. From today on, I will spend the rest of my life atone for my sins.
You should take good care of your mother, brothers and sisters, and when you earn money and food for your father, you can send it to your family.
Father's word.
Ming Sheng burst into tears, but knew that this was the best outcome.
After the death of the third aunt, my father was tortured by his conscience every day. He could not reunite his family with peace of mind. This was to atone for his sins and to find peace of mind.
As a son, he can only pray that his father is safe in an unknown place.
…
A few days later at night, Mingwei met Yang Shu on the roof.
"Beheaded where it should be, exile where it should be, this case has been settled." Yang Shu said, "The one from the Li family was sentenced to exile, but I took care of it and he will not live to his destination."
Mingwei opened her eyes and nodded to him: "Thank you."
Yang Shu dusted off his clothes and sat down on the roof: "These days, you keep saying these two words to me every time we meet. I'm tired of hearing them. Can't you change it to another one?"
Ming Wei smiled: "Then how do you want me to thank you?"
Just as Yang Shu was about to say something, he touched her sparkling eyes under the moonlight, and suddenly all the words were stuck in his throat.
He moved his head a little uncomfortably and forcibly changed the topic: "The female relatives of the Ming family have all been taken away by their natal family, but with such status, they will have a very hard life in the future. There are not many people in the fourth lady's natal family, and now they
A family of four lives together.”
Mingwei nodded, she already knew the news. He came to report after the people he borrowed from her were done.
"Mingsi didn't go back, so I asked someone to inquire about it. He went to make a living outside the city. The work he did was very hard, but he seemed to be at peace with himself."
Yunjing is a big city, and its suburbs are more prosperous than ordinary towns, making it a good place to make a living.
He continued: "Your fourth brother found a job as a bookkeeper. It's a bit hard work, but it's enough to support a family."
Mingwei sighed: "I already know all this, I don't need you to say it again."
"..."
"You came here in the middle of the night to say this?"
Yang Shu lowered his head and remained silent.
His behavior made Ming Wei feel softer. He was probably in a bad mood and came to her to evacuate, right? After returning to the capital, he was in a bad mood too frequently.
"If you don't want to say anything else, then just listen to me playing the flute for a while?"
Yang Shu nodded silently.
So Mingwei took out the flute and put it to her lips.
The whimpering sound of the flute dispersed into the night wind, and the quiet melody seemed both sentimental and ruthless.
Yang Shu listened for a long time and stopped when she saw that all the people enjoying the shade had returned to their houses.
He knew it was time for him to go back, but his body told him loyally that he didn't want to go back.
After struggling for a long time, Yang Shu finally stood up: "I'm leaving. I've already figured out what you asked me to inquire about. I'll let you know as soon as I have specific information."
Mingwei nodded: "Okay."
He hesitated for a while, then finally jumped up and disappeared into the night.
Mingwei came down from the roof and looked at the person in the shadow of the flower stand: "Have you heard enough?"
Ji Xiaowu snorted: "Can you be a little more conscious about being a fiancée? Why do you always have private meetings in the middle of the night?"
Ming smiled slightly.
Ji Xiaowu was dissatisfied: "What's so funny! If you do this again, I'll tell my parents to go!"
"Then why didn't you say it?"
Ji Xiaowu was stuck.
Mingwei smiled: "Fifth cousin, you are such a good person."
Ji Xiaowu's face turned red and he rolled his eyes at her: "I'm sick!"
He turned around and took two steps, then suddenly remembered something: "By the way, Mom said I would take you to the academy tomorrow, don't get up late." Then he went back in a hurry.
Ming watched him go away with a slight smile, then turned around and went back to the house.
Academy!
All girls in the capital are studying. She is only fifteen this year, and she has a filial piety. Regardless of getting married, her uncle and aunt want her to study.
This is good, you can go out when you go to study, which gives you more freedom.