I'm in the Red Mansion

Chapter 127 Mei Family
Soon, the carriage stopped in front of Mei's mansion.

When they were about to get off the car, Aunt Mei couldn't help but say to Jia Cong, "By the way, I haven't told you about the situation at your grandfather's home yet."

"When I left home, besides my mother, your grandfather had another son, your uncle, my elder brother, whose name was Shouli."

"Your uncle has an only son named Shiming. You must not be rude when you meet him later."

Jia Cong nodded and said, "I understand, mother. I will not lose my manners, just rest assured."

Jia Cong helped Aunt Mei get off the carriage and found that the Mei Mansion was a house with three courtyards.

Among the generally dilapidated courtyards on South Street, it stands out.

However, moss has already grown on the blue brick wall of the Mei residence.

The two wooden doors also had mottled marks.

This house seems a little too dilapidated.

Aunt Mei walked quickly to the door, and Jia Cong knocked on it twice.

Soon, the gate of the Mei Mansion opened, and an old doorman with only two teeth left in his mouth opened the door a crack and looked out.

"This is the Mei Mansion, what can I do for you?"

Seeing Menzi, Aunt Mei said excitedly: "Mr. Huang, it's me. Are my parents and brothers okay?"

Old Huang’s eyes were blurry. He stared at Aunt Mei for a long time before he recognized her.

He couldn't help but said excitedly: "Miss? It's been more than ten years, Miss you are finally back!"

"Miss, please wait a moment. I will go and inform the master."

After saying that, Old Yellowhead staggered towards the inner courtyard.

Not long after, a middle-aged man and a young man hurriedly walked out from the inner courtyard.

Aunt Mei greeted the middle-aged man and said, "Greetings, brother. I haven't seen you for many years. You are still as charming as ever. This is Ming'er, right? When I left home, he was still a little kid. I didn't expect that he has grown up so big in a blink of an eye."

After saying that, Aunt Mei turned to Jia Cong and said, "Cong'er, come and meet your uncle and your cousin."

Jia Cong hurriedly bowed and said, "Nephew greets uncle, cousin."

After paying his respects, Jia Cong ordered the servant who followed him, "Quick, bring in the gifts."

At this time, Mei Shouli said angrily: "Carry it out, carry it out! Don't carry the Jia family's things into the front door of my Mei family. Don't bring them ...

Aunt Mei said hurriedly, "Brother, this is not something from the Jia family. This is all bought by Cong'er to honor you."

"My mother and I have now left the Jia Mansion and have separated. We are no longer members of the Jia family."

Hearing this, Mei Shouli could not help but angrily asked, "Little sister, what do you mean? Did the Jia family expel you and your son from the house?"

"How dare you, the Jia family, bully us like this?! Even if it costs me my life, I will seek justice for you!"

When Jia Cong saw this, he formed a rough impression of this uncle whom he met for the first time.

Although this uncle has a stubborn personality, he is also a kind-hearted person.

In particular, he had a very deep affection for his mother, Aunt Mei.

Aunt Mei said softly, "Brother, this is a long story, and this is not the place to talk about it."

Hearing this, Mei Shouli slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, I forgot about this. Talking at the door is not the right way to entertain guests. Sister, nephew, please come in quickly."

Soon, the group entered the main room.

Mei Shouli then asked about the reasons why the mother and son left the Jia Mansion.

After hearing this, Mei Shouli could not help but praise: "My nephew is a man of courage and responsibility, quite like the style of our Mei family!" "This Jia family is so timid and incompetent, it's better not to stay."

"Now that you have left the Jia Mansion, I'm afraid you still have nowhere to stay. Why don't you all move back here?"

"If I have something to eat, then naturally there will be something for you two, mother and son."

Aunt Mei said hurriedly, "Brother, we appreciate your kindness. We have settled down now."

"They are the Xue family who were saved by Cong. They are grateful for Cong's life-saving grace. Knowing that we were driven out by the Jia family, they gave us a courtyard as a thank you."

"We couldn't refuse, so we accepted it. Now we come back to see if the two elders are well and how my brother and nephew are doing."

"As long as you are safe, I will be relieved."

"By the way, brother, where are my parents? Why don't you see them?"

After hearing this question, Mei Shouli was silent for a while before he said, "Little sister, my parents passed away due to illness ten years ago."

"Because you are in the Jia Mansion, you also know your father's character. He didn't allow you to tell him, so he didn't tell you."

Hearing this, Aunt Mei found it hard to accept this huge change. She felt a black screen before her eyes and her body fell backwards.

Fortunately, Jia Cong was right behind him and reached out to support her in time, preventing Aunt Mei from falling to the ground.

Jia Cong hurriedly pinched Aunt Mei's philtrum for a while, and she finally woke up slowly.

In an instant, tears blurred her eyes and tears rolled down.

Although I didn't cry out loud, the silent sobbing made me feel even more sad.

Mei Shouli sighed and said, "Little sister, this is not your fault. The two elders have been gone for ten years. You should accept their condolences."

"Come with me, light a stick of incense in front of the two elders, and talk to them."

Aunt Mei nodded, and Mei Shouli led the mother and son to the tablets of the two elders.

After burning incense and kowtowing, Aunt Mei cried for a long time. Only after Mei Shouli and Jia Cong consoled her did she gradually stop.

After returning to the main hall, Mei Shiming asked again: "Little sister, now that you have left the Jia Mansion, you have a place to stay."

"But how will you and your son make a living in the future? What kind of job does your nephew want to do in the future? I wonder what your plans are?"

Aunt Mei couldn't help but say, "Brother, Cong and the Xue family are in the rouge and powder business together. Cong gets a share of the profits, so his food, clothing and other expenses are not difficult."

"Brother Cong just passed the examination this year and is still studying to prepare for the provincial examination next year. His main focus in the future will be studying."

Hearing this, Mei Shouli's eyes lit up.

I couldn't help but say, "Well done! My nephew is indeed worthy of the blood of our Mei family. He is indeed a seed of learning!"

"At such a young age, he has passed the examination and has a promising future!"

At this point, Mei Shouli could not help but turn around and glare at his son Mei Shiming, saying angrily: "Unlike this evil son, who has never liked studying since he was a child and only wants to practice martial arts!"

"As the saying goes, all things are inferior, only reading is superior! Warriors are crude and vulgar, how can they compare to reading?"

At this time, Mei Shiming explained: "Dad, I'd rather be a centurion than a scholar!"

"No matter how noble a scholar is, can he fight on the battlefield? Can he take back the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun from Great Xia?"

"They can only shed tears, feel sad about the passing of time, and write poems. They are of no use to the country or the family!"

"It would be better to be a warrior, so that I can fight in battle and serve the country!"

(End of this chapter)