AWB Chapter 239 I'm Willing to Die
Chapter 239 I'm Willing to Die
Aunt Wei saw that Sheng Hong had finally arrived. She had prepared the speech in her mind for a long time, and now she was finally able to speak it out.
"My family was educated."
As soon as she uttered this sentence, Sheng Hong knew that Aunt Wei was pointing fingers at him, blaming him for being harsh towards Wei Xiaoniang, the good concubine.
But, to be fair,
The Sheng family treated Wei Xiaoniang's monthly salary in full, Qinshuang never made things difficult for her and Minglan, and Wang Ruofu even treated them and her daughter as air. Old Madam Sheng basically did not interfere in the affairs of Sheng Hong's own backyard. The Sheng family just lacked a little care for Wei Xiaoniang. This... is this a big mistake?
But Sheng Hong didn't know that for Wei Xiaoniang's rabbit-like personality, this indifference was the culprit that made her feel surrounded by enemies and in danger, and forced her into a dead end.
Is it the Sheng family who is at fault, or is it Wei Xiaoniang herself?
No.
What is wrong is this era that allows three wives and four concubines, what is wrong is that there is no such thing as equality in love, what is wrong is that the Wei family needs to rely on the sacrifice of women in exchange for the survival of the family, and what is wrong is that this era does not give a talented woman who has been well-educated since childhood any way to make a living.
"My elder sister has been learning literature from my father since she was young. She is well-educated and well-mannered. She is not from a poor family. If my father had not died early, there would be seven or eight mouths to feed at home. My elder sister would have had a hard life..."
Sheng Hong interrupted Aunt Wei and said,
"Your sister is so well-educated and sensible, how could she not know the difference between father and son, monarch and minister, and inside and outside the court."
What I mean is that even if your sister were still alive, she would not agree to you taking Minglan away.
If there is one, there will be two. What if they take away Minglan's little son? Should they take him away as well?
Is this polite?
"My family is well-off and all my children have food to eat. If my family can't afford food, it won't be too late to ask Madam Wei for help."
Sheng Hong used the word "ask" modestly, but in fact he was blocking all of Aunt Wei's arguments.
Although there was a hint of negotiation in his tone, the attitude he expressed was one of uncompromising determination.
Sheng Hong is a civil servant, and he is much better at arguing than Aunt Wei. Moreover, he has a clear conscience about this matter, so he did not read Aunt Wei's hint of suspicion on Lin Qinshuang.
Aunt Wei observed Sheng Hong's attitude and saw that he was frank and did not seem to be faking it. Finally, she tried to test him.
"My sister passed away suddenly. I heard it was because the baby was too big during childbirth, she was too worried, her heart was weak, and she was physically and mentally exhausted.
At that time, the eldest lady and the judge were not at home, so only a young lady was in charge.
Sheng Hong raised his eyebrows when he heard this. Who was gossiping about these details in front of Aunt Wei?
Isn't this obviously an attempt to sow discord, implying that Wei Xiaoniang's death was suspicious, and implying that Lin Qinshuang used her power as the head of the family for personal gain?
Wang Ruofu actually felt embarrassed, and she tried to explain for Lin Qinshuang.
"Madam Wei died of hemorrhage after giving birth, and we are very sad.
But Lin can’t be blamed for this matter…”
Sheng Hong knew that this matter had caused a rift, so any explanation would only make the matter more obvious, especially with Wang Ruofu's statement.
So, he interrupted Wang Ruofu and asked Aunt Wei,
"Where did you hear these words, Madam Wei?"
Aunt Wei naturally wouldn't say that this was what Minglan told her.
A child's perspective is inevitably limited. Aunt Wei is worried that if Lin Qinshuang really did nothing, or if she did it covertly so that everyone in the Sheng Mansion would endorse her, then Minglan would be in a difficult position in the Sheng Mansion in the future.
So she changed the subject and repeated her only request.
"I am a fool. I thought that Tongpan Gao was promoted and he was going to the capital. I don't know how many things the lady would have to take care of. I took her with me to share some of the burden with her.
Who knew that mother would actually suspect that I was taking advantage of her."
Sheng Hong frowned, and even though he knew who it was, he shouted angrily, "Which idiot said such nonsense!"
"Yes, it's absolutely stupid!" Wang Ruofu echoed.
"Minglan is definitely not a burden to the Sheng family. Look at her these few days when she was sick. Isn't it the doctor who took her pulse every morning and evening? There were also seven or eight maids surrounding her."
"Don't worry, Madam Wei. Minglan's last name is Sheng, and so is our youngest son. They are all blood of the Sheng family."
After listening to Wang Ruofu and Sheng Hong's continuous assurances, Aunt Wei stopped there and only said one sentence at the end:
"That's good."
"As long as I have a good life tomorrow, I will be willing to die."
……
Aunt Wei left Madam Wang's yard and continued to look after the unconscious Minglan.
Mortals only know that Minglan was frightened to the point of nearly losing her soul, but Molan, who had been watching, knew that this was indeed related to losing her soul, and that she needed a lot of sleep to relieve the pain.
If we look at Aunt Wei's worries from a God's perspective, we will only feel that she has misunderstood the Sheng family and is inevitably a bit unreasonable.
But Molan felt that having such an aunt was a great blessing for Minglan and Yao Yiyi.
Aunt Wei risked her own reputation just to ensure that Minglan would not be mistreated or bullied in the mansion after losing her biological mother.
She, Wei Xiaoniang, and Lin Qinshuang all tried their best to protect their children and to ensure a bright future for them in the best ways they could.
So Molan appeared in front of Aunt Wei.
"You're Aunt Wei, right?"
Molan, who is only half a year older than Minglan, appeared in front of Aunt Wei.
"Yes."
Aunt Wei knew Molan's identity when she saw her eyes and eyebrows which were almost identical to Lin Qinshuang's.
But to a child, she did not show her likes, dislikes and moods.
Because that's the adults' business.
"Aunt Wei, I will take good care of Sister Minglan and Brother Minglan.
Grandma can do it, the eldest lady can do it, and the little niang can do it too.
The Sheng family has a good family tradition and they stand tall and upright, so they are not afraid of their own shadows being crooked.
Even if we move to Tokyo in the future, please come to see Minglan more often.
Time will tell, and everyone will be fine."
It’s no wonder that Sheng Hong prefers such a smart and insightful child.
Although Aunt Wei was still skeptical, she squatted down, held Molan's hand, and said with a smile,
“A good kid, and a good sister.
Next time when Auntie comes, I will bring you some pickled vegetables made in our hometown."
Molan smiled sweetly, revealing her eight small teeth.
"Okay! Thank you, Aunt Wei!"
"Aunt Wei, would you like to come to my yard to see my brother? He's chubby and very funny!"
"This……"
"It's not inconvenient. I have the final say in my yard!"
As she spoke, Molan took Aunt Wei's hand and walked towards Lin Qinshuang's yard in a somewhat familiar manner.
Unnecessary house fights should not occur in the Zhifou Sheng Mansion where she lives.
Waste of time, waste of feelings.
Harmony brings wealth, and calculating others for profit is the real way.
Besides, as a popular little cutie, it is your job to take the initiative to clear up misunderstandings and let everyone put aside their past grudges and have a happy ending, right?
Hehe, as long as she wants, she can easily create anything from a little cutie to a little sweetheart!
Achievement! Give it to me now!