bayedsolid Chapter 810 [The Mistress of the House 15 End]
Chapter 810 [The Mistress of the House 15 End]
The atmosphere in the main hall of the Ren family was solemn yet full of warmth. Ren Xuetang knelt respectfully in front of Ren's mother. He lowered his head, his face full of guilt, and said in a trembling voice: "I am an unfilial son! I have not been home for so many years, and I have made you worry about me day and night. I really deserve to die!"
Tears glistened in Ren's mother's eyes. She reached out her shaking hands and gently stroked her son's head. She sighed and said, "Son, it is God's blessing that you can return safely. Don't say these self-blaming words anymore. But you, the one who is most sorry is Baoqin. She has been raising the child alone all these years. You can imagine how hard it was. And your little sister, she is still young but has to support the entire Ren family alone. It's really not easy!"
Ren Xuetang nodded heavily, his eyes full of regret and heartache. He looked up at his mother and said firmly, "Mother, please rest assured. After I come back this time, I will never leave again. I will stay by your side and be filial to you."
At this time, Ren Rufeng on the side said: "Mother, now that I have passed the imperial examination, I will work hard and move up step by step. By then, I will be able to protect our Ren family together with my elder brother. In this way, my younger sister will not have to work so hard." After that, he looked at Ren Xuetang, and the two brothers exchanged encouraging looks.
Youyou, who had been standing quietly by the side, stepped forward and said with a smile, "Now that the eldest and second brothers have both returned, it is a blessing for our family. Over the years, I have done my best to teach Xiushan a lot of knowledge and ways of dealing with people. I believe that Xiushan will be able to become a competent head of our Ren family in the future. As for me, I have lived in the Ren family for many years and I am indeed a little bored. After my second brother gets married, I plan to leave here and go out to travel and see what the outside world is like."
"Youyou, isn't the Ren family good?" Ren's mother asked with a puzzled look on her face. She really couldn't understand why her daughter wanted to leave this family.
Youyou shook her head gently, looked at Ren's mother firmly, and said slowly: "Mother, it's not that the Ren family is bad, but for me, this place is like an invisible cage that binds me tightly. Mother, you should understand that I am free and easy-going by nature, and I don't want to be restricted by anything. If it weren't for my eldest brother, I would have left the Ren family long ago. But now, my eldest brother has grown up, and he is fully capable of protecting our entire Ren family. So, it's my turn to pursue my own life."
Hearing this, Ren Rufeng on the side couldn't help but ask: "Will you come back to see us in the future?" There was a hint of reluctance and worry in his words.
Youyou smiled and consoled him, "Second brother, what are you talking about? How could I never come back? After all, the Ren family is where I was born and raised. I have too many memories and concerns here. No matter where I go, the Ren family will always be my home! Moreover, I believe that even if we are thousands of miles apart, our hearts will always be closely connected."
After hearing this, Ren Rufeng felt relieved and quickly responded, "Of course, of course, my little sister is right. The Ren family will always be your strong backer. As long as you are wronged or encounter difficulties outside, you can come home at any time."
At this time, Youyou suddenly changed the subject and said to Ren Rufeng with a smile: "Second brother, it's time to put your marriage with Sister Shufang on the agenda! I think the fifteenth of next month is a rare auspicious day. As for other dowry and gifts, I have prepared them for you!"
When Ren Rufeng heard this, a look of surprise suddenly appeared on his face. He looked at Youyou with gratitude and said, "Thank you for your concern. I am so lucky to have a sister as considerate as you."
Youyou waved her hands and replied nonchalantly: "Why are you being so polite to me, second brother? We are a family! I am satisfied to see you and Sister Shufang happy and contented."
On the other hand, poor Cao Yaoniang was implicated in the crime committed by her father Cao Wenbin. She used to live a life of luxury, but now she has become a prostitute sold by the government. Fate has cruelly sold her into the shameful brothel.
However, the god of luck did not seem to have completely abandoned Cao Yaoniang. After learning about this, the kind-hearted Youyou sent his men to redeem Cao Yaoniang from the brothel without hesitation and gave her a new identity. Although the life after that could not be compared with the past, and there were no more silks and satins and delicacies from land and sea, compared with the suffering she suffered in the brothel, such a plain life was still acceptable.
Youyou always cared about Cao Yaoniang and would often visit her in person. Every time she saw Cao Yaoniang gradually adapting to the new environment and living a relatively stable life, Youyou's heart was slowly put down. After all, for Youyou, being able to help Cao Yaoniang was already a contribution, and her mission was successfully accomplished.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is Ren Rufeng's big day. On this day, the whole Ren family is decorated with lights and gongs and drums are loud, it is so lively! However, because Shu Fang's relationship with some people in the family is a bit awkward, she chooses to marry directly from Ren's mother's residence, which is quite similar to Zeng Baoqin's marriage.
The next morning, before the sky was bright and the industrious birds had not yet started singing, Youyou got up early. She packed her bag carefully, put the gifts she had carefully prepared for everyone in order, and then called Qiu Ling to carry the small bag together, and resolutely stepped out of the gate of Ren's mansion.
Standing in front of the Ren Mansion, Youyou looked back at the familiar mansion, her eyes revealing a trace of nostalgia and reluctance. But just a moment later, she turned around and took a firm step to get on the carriage that had been waiting for a long time. As the driver waved the whip in his hand, the wheels slowly turned, and Youyou left this place that had given her many memories without any nostalgia, and rushed towards an unknown journey.
On the way, Qiu Ling accidentally saw that the figure driving the carriage outside was actually Wei Lianggong, which surprised her. After she came to her senses, she quickly told Youyou beside her about this amazing discovery.
When Youyou heard the news, she was also shocked. Her beautiful eyes widened and she asked Wei Lianggong in surprise, "Mr. Wei, why are you traveling with me? I remember that I didn't tell anyone about my itinerary before I left! How did you know that I was leaving?"
Wei Lianggong raised his lips slightly, revealing a gentle smile, and said slowly: "Young lady is very smart, I believe you can guess something. To be honest, I saw that young lady was traveling alone, and I thought that young lady might lack someone who can drive a carriage, so I volunteered to serve young lady."
When Youyou heard what he said, she immediately understood Wei Lianggong's deep meaning. She was so grateful that she said softly, "In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Wei."
Wei Lianggong smiled heartily and responded, "Miss, you are too polite. This is not a big deal."
So, the three of them went westwards. During the journey, Youyou and Wei Lianggong tacitly kept their subtle relationship to each other, but occasionally when their eyes met, a barely perceptible blush would appear on their faces.
At the same time, the Ren Mansion had already exploded because of Youyou's sudden departure. From the master and his wife to the maids and servants, all looked helpless. However, they had no way to deal with it and could only let Youyou do what he wanted. However, Zeng Baoqin knew a little about this matter. She knew in her heart that Youyou did not leave alone. Wei Lianggong, who had always admired Youyou, must have followed her. It seems that Wei Lianggong's move was mostly to pursue the woman he loved.
Time flies, and later, Youyou and Wei Lianggong chose to settle down in the vast and windy northwest. The two of them lived a quiet and ordinary life together.
Although they were thousands of miles apart, their affection never faded. The good news about their being together was eventually passed back to their hometown through affectionate letters. However, perhaps because they cherished their new life or because the journey was long and difficult, they did not come back to visit.
Wei Lianggong was abused since childhood and his health has always been poor. Even so, he still fought against fate and went through ups and downs with Youyou. However, time is ruthless and people can't resist the erosion of diseases. After entering middle age, Wei Lianggong's health deteriorated, and his already weak body could not bear the burden.
Although the couple knew that their love for each other was as deep as the sea, considering Wei Lianggong's physical condition and the difficulties they might face in the future, they decided not to have children so as not to let the children suffer too much. In this way, they spent one spring and autumn after another in mutual support and mutual help.
Finally one day, Wei Lianggong left this world first with his endless attachment and reluctance to Youyou. Youyou was heartbroken, but she suppressed her great sorrow and quietly took care of Wei Lianggong's funeral. Then, she wrote the last letter to her relatives far away, and the words were full of nostalgia for the good memories of the past and deep blessings for her relatives. After writing the letter, Youyou lay quietly on the bed, closed her eyes, and followed Wei Lianggong. From then on, this loving couple was reunited in another world and continued to write their eternal love chapter.