Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 3: Is life coming soon? !
Just when he was about to lose his hold, he caught a glimpse of a tea stand on the side of the road, with a few tables and stools placed there.

Cao Ying hurriedly leaned over, found a corner seat at the tea stall, and sat down, turning her face away from the corner.

Two lines of hot tears finally flowed down from my cheeks, I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I couldn't control it...

When the old man running the tea stall saw this, he took two steps forward in a strange way.

"Brother, what's wrong with you?" The old man asked when he saw Cao Ying's shoulders were shaking and there was a faint sound of sobbing.

Cao Ying raised her hand and shook it at him, indicating that she was okay.

The old man nodded, returned, and soon brought a bowl of tea and placed it on the small desk in front of Cao Ying.

"In life, there are always unpleasant things. Brother, you are still young, just be more open-minded. There will be opportunities in the future."

The old man probably thought that Cao Ying did not pass the exam, so he comforted him earnestly, and turned his head away after speaking.

The flow of tears let the emotions vent a little, and the feeling of being out of breath just now finally eased a lot.

Just in the blur of tears, Grandpa Huang, Grandma Huang, father, mother...

Their figures became clearer and clearer, but their faces became blurry.

Mother, Grandma Huang, father, they are all gone.

Now only Grandpa Huang is left alone.

Cao Ying felt even more heart-wrenching pain.

Grandpa Huang is still experiencing the pain of losing a son at such an old age. He is even more pitiful than himself.

I am afraid that to this day, Grandpa Huang is still immersed in the grief of losing his father.

But being sad here is futile and doesn't change anything.

Cao Ying received the best education when she was young. Later, she was taught by Cao Wei, a later generation, and her character was far superior to ordinary people.

After a while, he forcibly stopped the tears, leaving only a trace of tightness in his chest.

After wiping away his tears, Cao Ying picked up the tea bowl and took a sip. The feeling of nausea came up again, and he suppressed it.

What should he do now?
Cao Ying had the answer to this question in a split second.

He should go back to the palace, go back to the emperor's grandfather to accompany him, and accompany that poor old man who had a rough life.

August [-]th was the day the crown prince was buried in Dongling, and he should also see his father off for the last time.

but……

Cao Ying thought of Cao Wei, and thought of the past ten years.

Cao Wei never had any secrets from him and treated him as his biological son.

He even took out the money he had saved for him to take the exam to obtain fame.

As Zhu Biao's legitimate son who was taught by him since he was a child, Cao Ying naturally does not lack such fine qualities as loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness.

Cao Wei has no blood relationship with him, but he has treated him like his own for ten years.

This kindness is too great!

If you were born to raise it, you can return it if you cut off its head; if you were born without raising it, you can return it if you cut off your finger

If you are not born and raised, you will never forget it...it will be difficult to repay it even in a hundred lifetimes!
Cao Ying couldn't restrain the yearning for the old man in the palace.

But he couldn't bear to leave Cao Wei like this.

Cao Ying just sat at the tea stall, struggling in her heart for a long time, and she was extremely dilemma.

After half an hour...

Finally, he picked up the tea bowl and drank it down, and then put a copper plate on the table.

Nodding to the old man who looked at him with a smile, Cao Ying left the tea stall.

"I want to go back." Cao Ying murmured softly, her tone was soft but firm.

He still has to return to the palace and Zhu Yuanzhang to spend his old age with the lonely old man who had an unfortunate life.

Of course, after he returns, he will definitely repay Cao Wei for his ten years of upbringing.

After all... Cao Wei is like a rebirth to him.

Although the decision was made, Cao Ying was still inevitably entangled in her heart along the way.

The thought of leaving Cao Wei, who has been with me day and night for ten years...

Cao Wei treated him like his own son. In Cao Ying's heart, Cao Wei's weight was almost the same as that of Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang.

When it was time to part, I felt a burst of sadness in my heart.

Usually it only takes two quarter of an hour to travel, but this time Cao Ying walked for more than half an hour, and the sun has gradually slanted to the west.

When he reached the door, he hesitated again.

The hand outstretched to push the door paused for a while, and then pushed open the door forcefully.

The wooden door was old and made a "squeak" sound when it turned.

Inside the door is the familiar small courtyard and four simple cabins.

There are three connected rooms facing the door, bedrooms on both sides, and a table and some stools in the middle room, which is a place for eating and meeting guests.

There is a house on the east side with the door facing west, which is the kitchen.

He has lived here for ten years, but now he is leaving...

Cao Ying walked inside, and suddenly heard the voice of her father Cao Wei, who seemed to be humming comfortably.

Walk into the house and look at the side door.

I saw Cao Wei lying on the bed with his eyes closed, shaking a cattail leaf fan in his hand, grinning and laughing from time to time.

At this time, Cao Wei was concentrating on the countdown, watching the constantly beating numbers.

[Countdown to return: 361 days, 6 hours, 37 minutes and 43 seconds]

Cao Ying pursed her lips and called out: "Father."

"Huh? Ying'er is back." Cao Wei got up and got out of bed, but the expression on his face changed instantly, his face fell, and he looked bitter and resentful.

"It's just in time to come back. You wait at home for a while. I'll go get some roast chicken and come back. Let's eat something good today."

Cao Wei stepped forward and patted Cao Ying on the shoulder pretending to squeeze out a smile, then turned and walked out the door after speaking in a deep voice.

The change in Cao Wei's expression left Cao Ying a little confused. Why was he so cheerful one second and so depressed the next?

Cao Ying, who had never had a chance to speak, could only give up and wait for Cao Wei to come back before talking about leaving.

After a while, Cao Wei came back.

In his hand was a roast chicken wrapped in greased paper, a few side dishes and a jug of wine. It looked like the wine and meat from the tavern at the head of the village.

At this time, the sun has completely disappeared, only the red glow of the setting sun is left in the sky, and the temperature has dropped a little.

Cao Ying lit candles in the room, and Cao Wei entered the room, arranged the wine and meat, and poured a bowl for each of them.

Cao Wei still pretended to be happy. Cao Ying was really curious and asked, "Father, what happened? Why are you unhappy today?"

"Ah?... Let Ying'er see it." Cao Wei's face was a little "panic".

Then he shook his head, sighed, and took a big sip of wine from his bowl.

"In that case...then I won't hide it from you."

"My father felt unwell a few days ago, so I went to see my doctor. He said... I may only have one year left."

The corners of Cao Wei's eyes drooped as he spoke, looking extremely real.

After Cao Ying heard this, her face turned pale with shock, her face turned pale in an instant, and her thoughts became chaotic again.

Today he recovered his memory and accepted the departure of his biological father Zhu Biao.

At this time, Cao Wei said that he was also going to die soon. This sudden news made Cao Ying's mind buzzing.

Could it be that even his adoptive father will be lost in the end?

Said to be foster father, but Cao Wei is as important as Zhu Biao in Cao Ying's heart!
Feeling so sad, my nose was sour, and tears were about to come out of my eyes again.

Cao Wei felt uncomfortable looking at Cao Ying opposite him, who was wiping tears from his red eyes.

But his departure is already a fact that will come in the future, it cannot be concealed, so it is better to explain it in advance.

Picking up the wine bowl and taking another sip, Cao Wei, who was also sad in his heart, forced himself to laugh twice.

"Haha, Ying'er, don't be sad. Who has never died since ancient times? It's just that dying early and dying late is different. There is nothing to be afraid of."

"I didn't tell you before because I was afraid it would affect your performance in the provincial examination."

"Fortunately, now that you have grown up, you can obtain academic qualifications and take care of yourself. You can rest assured that your father is gone."

It's just that Cao Ying, who is extremely sad, how can he explain it in a few words?

Hearing what he said, Cao Ying could only feel even more sad. She felt that life was so difficult and it seemed that everyone close to her was leaving him.

This...how did he make the decision to leave Cao Wei?
(End of this chapter)