That year, when it was almost mid-autumn, a pair of uncle and nephew lived in Hangzhou.
The uncle brought his niece.
Uncle and nephew, the uncle was thin. The niece was sick. Although they dressed like a well-to-do family, they didn't have any servants.
It was said that they went all the way to the south of Zhejiang.
When they reached Hangzhou, the niece was sick.
They rented a house in Yuhang and hired an old woman to take care of the niece.
That day, the uncle sat by the bed and touched his niece's hair. He asked, "Daiyu, do you regret it?"
Daiyu half-opened her eyes and looked at the osmanthus tree by the window.
The fragrance of osmanthus lingered in the room for a long time.
After a while, she said, "I miss my grandmother."
"But, I don't want my uncle to die."
She closed her eyes again and tears flowed down. "Why don't you let him die forever?"
When they left the capital, it was early autumn.
Daiyu bowed three times to the Jia Mansion and bid farewell.
At that time, this anecdote had already spread throughout the capital.
The cousin of the Jia Family and the young miss of the Lin Family ran out in public and recognized a crazy beggar as their uncle.
There were also people who said that the Jia Family took over the Lin Family's property and colluded with the Lin Family to kill the Second Master of the Lin Family.
There were also people who swore that they saw the young miss of the Lin Family and that she was extremely beautiful.
This time, the name of the young miss of the Lin Family was not good.
While there were many discussions outside, in the Jia Mansion, men and women gathered together. For the first time in her life, Old Matriarch Shi was angry at her granddaughter. "Daiyu! You are muddle-headed! "
Daiyu knelt on the ground and kept coughing. However, she still said, "Grandmother, that is my uncle."
Old Matriarch was so angry that she cried. "Let your mother know that I have wronged her!"
Daiyu also cried. "Grandmother, that is indeed my uncle."
Seeing the grandmother and granddaughter crying, the people around them quickly comforted them.
Sister Feng said, "Sister Lin, think carefully. Your uncle went to sea a long time ago … and died. I'm afraid that he just looks like him and is trying to frame you. "As she spoke, she ordered people to tie up Lin Ruoshan.
She also ordered people to tie up Du 'er. "My family was kind to repay a kindness, but we repaid a disaster! Summon someone to interrogate him! If you don't respect her, why do you have to instigate our precious and pure girl?! "
When the old maid walked towards Du 'er who pursed his lips and didn't say a word, Daiyu suddenly stood up. Her pale face was flushed because she was too angry.
She stood in front of Du 'er and stretched out her hands, stopping the woman who wanted to tie him up.
This delicate girl had never really disobeyed her elders. No matter how painful it was, it was nothing more than tears.
But this time, she was instigated by her surging anger, and also seemed to be encouraged by her overly brave actions yesterday. For the first time in her life, she truly went against the filial piety and etiquette that she had learned in the past. Choking with sobs, she sneered, "You want to interrogate me? Then interrogate me! I'm the troublemaker! "
Old Madame Shi pounded the ground with her crutch and sneered in pain, "Very good. Interrogate you? Should they bring him to the court for trial? Interrogate my good granddaughter and accuse her of being unfilial, and then banish her to three thousand miles away? "
As the old lady spoke, she burst into tears. As she cried, she started to gasp for breath.
After all, Daiyu was only twelve or thirteen years old. Normally, she was a pampered girl in the boudoir and was doted on by her grandmother. Seeing this, she was anxious and worried and blurted out, "Grandmother …"
Seeing her wavering, the people around her hurriedly tried to persuade her.
There were even people who said that Daiyu was bewitched. If Daiyu was dragged away and locked up for a few days, she would be fine.
Before they finished, Sister Feng glared at them a few times, indicating that the old lady was still above them.
At this time, Lin Ruoshan came in.
No one stopped him.
When Daiyu found him, there was no point in stopping him.
Lin Ruoshan stood there and said to Old Madame Shi, "I don't want it anymore."
When Daiyu saw her uncle, she calmed down a little. She looked up at her grandmother, Old Madame Shi, Wang Xifeng, her two uncles, her aunt, and everyone from the Jia family present. She held back her tears and said softly, "I don't want it either. You … You don't have to be afraid. "
The people of the Jia family stopped their hands and mouths at once. The scene seemed to freeze and quiet.
Don't want what? What were they afraid of?
The people of the Jia family were very clear.
The two remaining Lin family members said that they didn't want it anymore. Don't be afraid.
Ridiculous. An orphan girl and a crazy beggar. Their Jia family was a prominent family. Who would be afraid of them?
However, even Jia Zheng, who seemed to be the most aloof, slowly lowered his head.
After Daiyu finished speaking, her teary eyes looked at Old Madame Shi.
This girl was too smart. She was so smart that her heart was like a mirror.
She knew. She always knew.
In the past, she just didn't care because the people who loved her and the people she loved were all here. In that case, his life and death would no longer matter to him. Not to mention wealth.
However, she was pleading today. She was pleading for those who said that they loved her to let her uncle go. And let her go.
There was a buzzing sound in her ears. Someone was saying that they were crazy.
Old Madame Shi closed her eyes. After a while, she said tiredly, "Okay, don't we know whether they are crazy or not?"
Everyone quieted down again. Sister Feng, Madame Wang, Jia Lian, and the others advised Old Madame Shi again. Daiyu was young and weak, and Lin Ruoshan was a prodigal son. Looking at him, should he let Daiyu go with him? Naturally, she should stay in the Jia family and be educated well.
Even if they said "I don't want it" today. But what if it was just an escape plan? After they left, they would find someone to use their connections to make a plan?
Therefore, Daiyu couldn't leave.
Even if he was a biological uncle, he couldn't delay his niece's education.
Lin Ruoshan was insulted in front of them, but he didn't have any reaction. Only when he heard this, he looked up at Daiyu and asked, "Do you want to stay?"
Daiyu looked around at everyone's expressions and lowered her head silently.
She wanted to stay.
She just wanted to save her uncle. However, she still missed her grandmother and Baoyu.
Finally, Old Madame Shi's old voice sounded from the seat of honor. It was like an ancient bell that traveled through time. "You can leave. The surname Lin is still the surname Lin. Since there is still a biological uncle in the Lin family, it is not a problem to stay as a guest for a long time. "
You can't.
After you save Lin Ruoshan today, if you continue to stay in the Jia family, your situation will only worsen. And I, this old woman, am old and weak. I can't live for long, and I can't protect you for long.
You can leave.
Although Old Madame Shi was old, she was still an ancestor. She made the final decision.
Daiyu, who had lived in the Jia family for six years, was going to leave with her biological uncle. Go far away and never come back.
When she walked out of the meeting hall, Baoyu was waiting outside. He was ordered not to go in by the wife of Prince Jia. However, he had heard everything that had happened inside.
He heard from Sister Feng that in order to prevent Daiyu from leaving, he was also an accomplice in concealing the truth.
But it was too late.
Baoyu asked in a low voice, "Are you really going to leave?"
"… Yes."
Baoyu stared at her, the corners of his mouth smiling. Tears fell from his eyes. He said slowly, "Then, from now on, Baoyu is dead."
Daiyu abruptly stopped in her tracks and looked at him. Suddenly, tears streamed down her cheeks. "… Mm."
From now on, you and I will go our separate ways. Tears flowed out of our eyes.
When they left the capital, they only heard rumors that the crazy beggar was not a beggar. He was indeed Lin Ruoshan who was stranded at sea. He came to pick up his niece. In order to thank the Jia family for raising her for six years, he gave her most of the family's wealth.
Du 'er was also leaving. She had offended the Jia family deeply. Moreover, Du 'er's fiancé's family finally came to pick her up.
Du 'er left three days earlier than Daiyu and her niece.
It was a moonlit night. By the side of the ancient road, Daiyu and her niece were sending Du 'er off.
The carriages and horses would eventually part.
Daiyu suddenly said, "Du 'er, didn't you always say that I have a good voice?"
Du 'er lived in the marketplace and liked to hum when she had nothing to do.
But Daiyu had always been proud of her status. She always felt that singing was a low-class and unladylike thing.
Du 'er nodded.
Daiyu curled her lips into a smile. Suddenly, she opened her mouth and sang, "Seeing you off a thousand miles away, sharing the bright moon at the end of the world …"
This song was not only their farewell song. It was also Daiyu's farewell song to the Jia family.
The tune was clear and melodious. Slowly, her voice was choked with sobs.
This noble and reserved lady sang with tears in her eyes. But accompanied by the rumbling of carriages and horses, she floated past the moonlight.
The crescent moon shines on the nine provinces. There are many parting matters in the world.
This time, my friend will part a thousand miles, but I will also travel a thousand miles.
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