A flower of the Republic of China

Chapter 19

1,

After Shen Yunpei left Haizhou and returned to Beijing again, Wen Qingyun became the de facto ruler of the Shen family.This is Shen Yunpei's helpless but inevitable choice.Although he could rest assured and told Wen Qingyun not to be in a hurry, to act cautiously, and to discuss with others more in case of major matters, in fact, he did hand over the Shen family to her.Even if the express letter came to Beijing to report every day, after all, Emperor Shan Gao was far away.Wen Qingyun knew that from this moment on, no matter what she wanted to do, no one would stop her.Before leaving, Shen Yunpei paid a private visit to Gu Baoshan, and wanted to settle all grievances and grievances.Gu Baoshan's people are rude, and he is not stupid to be able to get along to this day.Seeing that Shen Yunpei put his body down first, he cooperated naturally, offered tea with a smile, and attributed everything before to a misunderstanding and wrote it off.In the future, as long as he stays in Haizhou for one more day, he will guarantee the safety of everyone in the Shen family.Shen Yunpei thanked him, and took out the prepared documents by the way, which stated that Gu Baoshan had a dry stock in Haigan Company, and he could receive the bonus at the end of the year.After this matter was done, Shen Yunpei breathed a sigh of relief, and after the Shen family was settled, he only had the mind to do something big when he arrived in the capital.

The Shen family's yard looks a bit deserted now, Mrs. Shen passed away, Xiaoduan is in Japan, and Xiaofang goes to the military academy.In such a huge house, there are only two and a half masters and two children.Shen Hao has already been enlightened. He read the Three Character Classics and Hundred Family Surnames with his master in the family school. When the public school reopens, he will transfer to receive new education.Shen Xuan can't walk yet, so she is hugged by the old lady all day long, sleeping more and crying less.That half didn't dare to talk too much. After Yang Jing'an died, she locked herself in the south courtyard. The girl and old lady passed by the gate of the courtyard and saw her sitting under the tree in a daze, murmuring not knowing what to say.Occasionally, when I came out to meet people, I lowered my head and lowered my eyelids, and glanced at people's feet. I used my shoes to recognize people and greet them.This dazed look lasted until night, when it fell into Shen Xiaoru's eyes, it became a neglect.So little has passed.He has a casual temperament, likes to have fun, and doesn't like to be restrained, and now he is living a bit of a taste, and he has let go of all the things that were hidden and restrained before.Drinking banquets, listening to music, holding opera actors, busy from morning till night.The affairs of the family were right under his nose, but he couldn't see them either.But in principle, he is still the head of the family, and Wen Qingyun wants to adopt a son, so she should discuss it with him politely.

"Why?" Shen Xiaoru was puzzled, "We are still young, are you still afraid that you won't be able to give birth?"

Wen Qingyun had expected that he would ask this question, and replied: "This is the child of relatives in Mifu's hometown. Both parents are dead. I don't know who remembered our Shen family and found me. I think this child is not bad. The master in the temple Said, it is the fate of the Xingdingwang clan. Maybe it can change the fate of me, the lone star. I agree and be my son. Anyway, our family is not short of this child, what do you think?"

Shen Xiaoru said with a half-smile, "I have something to say, you agree, just bring it back. You are not afraid of others gossiping, I don't care."

Wen Qingyun had already stood up and walked out. After hearing this, she turned her head and smiled sideways. "Whoever wants to gossip, let them go. When have I been afraid?"

Shen Xiaoru said: "Of course you are not afraid, but for such a big matter, should you discuss it with your father and see what his opinion is?"

Wen Qingyun said: "I raised this child for myself, not to divide the property of the Shen family. All the expenses of the child in the future will be paid from my share. It has nothing to do with the Shen family. As for the father, I I'll tell him when I get a chance."

Zhong Cheng entered the mansion that night and changed his name to Shen Cheng.Wen Qingyun had already hired a nanny, and Yuegui was busy cleaning up the house and making the bed without touching the floor.Since she was beaten by Dongmei last time, she has been doing odd jobs in the kitchen. The old mother and cooks are bullying and fearful, and they often give her a hard time.When Wen Qingyun came back this time, she was transferred to the West Courtyard to be a personal girl. She had a hundred gratitude and two hundred loyalty in her heart.Seeing Wen Qing Yunteng, she leaned over and said, "It's so pretty, it looks a bit like you."

Wen Qingyun smiled, lowered her head and leaned over her body to look carefully, and indeed found a familiar feeling between the eyebrows and eyes, maybe this child looks like a mother, and she and his mother are sisters again.

2,

When Shen Cheng moved into the Shen family, Dongmei felt the most uncomfortable. She had long since lost the idea of ​​competing with Wen Qingyun, and her only hope was placed on Shen Hao. Wen Qingyun gave birth to Shen Xuan, and she was secretly happy. It's been a long time, but I didn't expect that people's hearts are so vicious, and they actually came up with the trick of adopting.He made it clear that he didn't want Shen Hao to have a good life in the future.Although Shen Xiaoru had explained many times that Shen Cheng would not occupy the family property, she sneered, this kind of words are only the letter of a young master like him who doesn't eat the world's fireworks and doesn't know the firewood, rice, oil and salt.I even believe that the child is from a buddy's relatives!It's just making up a story, raising a child for someone else, why don't you say it fell from the sky and jumped out of the cracks in the rocks?If you say that there is no relationship between them, even if you beat her to death, she wouldn’t believe it. Maybe she raised them outside, or it’s the offspring left by her brothers and sisters who cut off their heads... Shen Xiaoru was upset when he heard it, and reprimanded, "She My sister's child is dead, and Wen Yuzhu is not married yet, so don't make random guesses, okay?"

"Dead? Did you see? If you don't get married, you can't have children. He has been shopping in brothels since he was a teenager, and he has killed people. What can't be done?" Dongmei turned all her resentment into meanness, from the teeth Words popped out from the cracks.

Shen Xiaoru looked at her in disbelief, why did he take her into the house in the first place?What a silly dream!Dongmei didn't realize it, but she was a little happy. How long has it been since he saw it like this?As soon as the charming feelings appeared, Shen Xiaoru had already stood up and walked away.

No matter what, Shen Cheng entered the Shen family. In Wen Qingyun's heart, he was no different from her own son, and she treated him better than Shen Xuan. When the two children cried together, she must have hugged him.When she came back from the shop, she was also the first to look at him.Yue Gui laughed and said, if she didn't know, she would definitely think that Shen Cheng was her own and Shen Xuan was coming.Wen Qingyun remained silent as if someone had seen through her mind.Yue Gui didn't know what she said was wrong, so she stood aside and didn't speak anymore.From now on Wen Qingyun will pay attention, in front of people, she should be close to the two children, and far from the same distance, so as not to leave any words for others.

But there are some things that you don't want to have, and you don't want to have them.Like meeting Xiugu again, it was completely unexpected.Xiugu was also really bold, actually entered Haizhou City in broad daylight, swaggered up to the second floor of Maoyong, sat opposite Wen Qingyun, and asked Wen Qingyun to help her find a quick gun.

"I want to avenge Brother Zhong. I have already scouted the terrain of the Governor's Mansion, and I know that he will sleep in the third aunt's room tonight. This is a rare opportunity, so you have to help me."

Wen Qingyun woke up from the shock, "You must not mess around, the guards inside are heavily guarded, it is easy for you to go in and difficult to get out, and you will lose your life."

Xiugu's calmness was appalling, "I've already died once, and I'm not afraid of dying a second time." She half-closed her eyes, and told her personal experience, "...the one who wasn't completely dead was burned to death, I heard them exhale their last breath before they died, and all they smelled was the smell of scorched human flesh, and I could still smell it when I walked far away! In fact, I was already dead at that time, and it didn’t matter to me to die once and die twice. the difference."

Wen Qingyun felt chills. She had heard about the tragic situation in Guojia Village before, and because it was based on word of mouth, she always felt that it was suspected of exaggeration and fabrication.Now after listening to the person who escaped from death, I realize that all the people who spread this story did not exaggerate at all, and the cruelty is not half of the truth.

"At first, I thought I could find my sister-in-law, help her raise the eldest child, and let him avenge his father with his own hands in the future. Who knew that God would not even give me this chance. I had to do it myself. After I avenge, I can die. Close your eyes." After finishing speaking, Xiugu stared at Wen Qingyun without blinking.She was determined to seek death, and this method of revenge was no different from suicide.Or maybe she wanted to kill herself after all, but put it in a better way.

Wen Qingyun thought for a long time, and after absorbing all the eyes, she finally made up her mind, "If I tell you that the child is still alive, will you not seek death?"

"What did you say?" Xiu Gu grabbed the edge of the table, stretched her upper body over, and opened her mouth wide in surprise.

"He's still alive. I can fulfill your wish." Wen Qingyun paused, she still hesitated, wondering if Xiugu could be trusted, "However, I have one condition."

"You say, I will agree to any conditions."

"Don't tell your children the grievances of our generation. Before I agree, you can't even say who he is, who his parents are, and what his background is. I want him to grow up well. Can you do it?"

Xiu Gu was silent.

Wen Qingyun shook her head, "You just have to answer me, yes or no." She stared at Xiugu, "This is to ensure the safety of the child. Only the two of us know this secret. If someone finds out that he is Zhong Han son, he will die."

"Where is he?"

"You answer me first, whether you agree or not, otherwise I won't tell you. Or I can help you find a fast gun. In fact, there is one in the cabinet behind me. The guys use it for self-defense when transporting goods Yes. You can take it to find Gu Baoshan, and then I don’t think you can survive tonight. Or listen to me, Zhong Han always treats you as a younger sister, you are the aunt of the children, and you do what parents should do for them, Let the children grow up well."

Tears were streaming down Xiu Gu's face, the only reason for her to crawl out of the dead was to avenge Zhong Han, now that she couldn't avenge her, she didn't know what else to live on.

"I understand your thoughts. I think the same as you, but I can't ignore my children. If they are alive, they will make the same decision as me."

A rough envoy girl came from the west courtyard of the Shen family. She was from the mountains by looking at her hands, feet and figure. She didn't like to talk on weekdays. She is an exception.Yuegui said that her name was Xiugu, and she was the granddaughter of Wen Qingyun's natal servant, and she came to join her because of the disaster in her hometown and she couldn't survive.One of the servants spoke quickly and said with a smile, the eldest and youngest mistress has really many relatives in the past six months, and I don't know if there will be another cousin who is a daughter in two days.The people who said it were happy, and the expressions of the people around them changed greatly, because Xiugu came to her at some time.The big guy was sweating, the Shen family paid a lot of money, and there were red envelopes for three festivals, the young lady was strict but not harsh, no one wanted to lose their job.He was fired quickly at night, and the rumors disappeared the next day.After a long time, no one dared to say anything.

3,

Shen Yunpei walked out of President Yuan's mansion with a heavy heart.

Just now, he heard with his own ears Zhang Zuolin, commander of the 27th Division of the Fengtian Army, when he met with him, he said bitterly that "the security of the country depends on my president alone", and his words revealed that he wanted Yuan Shikai to proclaim himself emperor.He was quite surprised in his heart, but of course he didn't show it on his face.Looking at Yuan Shikai with cold eyes not only did not blame him, but also gave him expensive clothes again and again, which confirmed the rumors in the market-Yuan Shikai wanted to be emperor.This is why he was surprised. Four years ago, Yuan Shikai successfully became the president, and he was already the No.Shen Yunpei sighed, the officialdom is dangerous, if you make a wrong step, you will never be able to stand up again.Of course he understands that this is a muddy water that cannot be poured. Liang Qichao, a well-known royalist and constitutional figure, also opposed it, saying that those persuading people who encouraged Yuan Shikai to proclaim himself emperor are "why bother to stir up monsters without wind and waves, just to confuse the people?" And benefit the country with infinite sympathy." He also made a large discourse on monarchy and republic by quoting from many sources, which can be described as earnest.It's a pity that Yuan Shikai couldn't listen to it. Now he is surrounded by the loyal advice of the Chou Anhui, and he is full of dreams of becoming a generation of founding kings.Any words that are harsh to the ear are wind in the ear, and it will be blown away.Shen Yunpei had already expressed his intention to resign, but after some experience, he became more determined to leave Beijing.I wanted to wait until Zhang Zuolin said goodbye, and he asked Yuan Shikai to leave.Unexpectedly, before he could open his mouth, President Yuan had already put on a big hat and asked him to come forward to form a public petition group in the business world to wave the flag for the great cause of enthronement.

"President, this... this old man is not feeling well recently, and he often stays in bed. I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to take on important responsibilities." Shen Yunpei looked distressed, and it seemed that his blood was really out of control.

The corner of Yuan Shikai's mouth twitched, "Mr. Shen, are you unwilling?"

Shen Yunpei waved his hands hurriedly, "Of course not, thanks to the wrong love of the President, I should do my best because of physical reasons, I'm afraid that my heart will not have enough strength. If I do something wrong because of this, wouldn't it be a sin?"

Yuan Shikai laughed loudly, "Alright, since you said so, I can't force it. But I still have one thing to ask."

Shen Yunpei heaved a sigh of relief, as long as he was not allowed to be the leader of the petition group appointed by Wanfu to be scolded by Qiangu, the rest is easy to talk about, so he smiled and raised his hand lightly, "President, please speak."

"I need two pearls. It's not hard to find pearls. It's rare that I need two pearls of the same size and the same color and light. I haven't found them after searching for a long time. I heard that you have two pearls in your family. I wonder if you can give them away? Also, I heard that you have added a little grandson, but I haven't congratulated you yet. I have asked someone to prepare a gift, and I will send it to your house later."

The two pearls are the ancestral treasures of the Shen family, and not everyone in the family knows about them. Only then did Shen Yunpei realize that everything about him was already under Yuan Shikai's control.He raised his eyes, then immediately retracted them.Yuan Shikai's sullen eyes kept resting on him, which was a temptation and even a warning.Shen Yunpei nodded slowly. When he walked out of the presidential palace, he found that his chest and back were already wet with sweat.He leaned on the wall and walked home step by step, somewhat staggering.He is not humble, he is really old.

In the official document issued by the government this issue, Shen Yunpei's name was impressively waiting on the list of the public petition group, and he still did not hide.One president, two pearls, Shen Yunpei seemed to see his fate of being scolded for thousands of years, so he lowered his head helplessly.

On this day, Wen Qingyun came back from Maoyong. Yuegui and Xiugu took two children to play in the garden. When they saw Wen Qingyun, the two children ran over with their small fat bodies swinging their arms, "Mother , mother" kept shouting.

Wen Qingyun embraced each other, and kissed her two tender cheeks.

Yuegui came over, "Young master and miss, let's not make trouble, let mother rest for a while."

Wen Qingyun took advantage of the situation and handed the child over, stood up and asked, "Nothing happened at home today, right?"

Yuegui thought for a while, then smiled and said, "Is there anything else, but the main house is in a mess. The young master is about to tear down the house, Gao Wang was scolded, Qin Ma was scolded and cried, it looks so pitiful of……"

Wen Qingyun sighed, "Why is he tearing down the house?"

"The master wrote back and asked for two longan beads hidden at home. The young master was so anxious. I heard from my aunt's girl, Juxiang, that the young master stole it out to give it to others. Now I want it. Where can I find it?" Yue Gui said half, and hid half, and Ju Xiang's original words were, "I gave something to the bitch, and I want her to spit it out, dream!"

Wen Qingyun's attention was not here, she frowned and asked, "Why did Dad remember to ask for this?"

"I don't know about it, but it should be urgent, otherwise I can't write a letter and then send a telegram. The young master won't be so careless."

Wen Qingyun nodded, squatted down, helped the two children dust off their clothes, and said, "Okay, you can take them back, they have become mud monkeys."

After dinner in the evening, Wen Qingyun saw that the light in Shen Yunpei's study was actually on, she walked over out of curiosity, and saw that it was Shen Xiaoru with hair dazed behind the desk.There was a book spread out in front of him, but it was turned upside down.Wen Qingyun was angry and funny, pushed the door in and said, "It's rare, are you going to take the No. [-] Scholar exam?"

Shen Xiaoru didn't have the heart to answer her teasing, his face was full of sorrow, like a child who got into trouble and didn't know how to explain to adults.Wen Qingyun's heart softened, she sat across from her, sighed and said, "Tell me, and see if I can help you."

"How can I help? I gave the things to others. If you don't come back, you won't be able to buy them back. What can you do?"

Wen Qingyun said lightly: "It's not difficult, just buy two more good ones."

Shen Xiaoru sneered, "It's easy for you to say, do you know what father wants the beads for? President Yuan wants to become the emperor, so we asked my father to prepare the dragon robe for him. These two beads are for the dragon robe, and I can't find them." , Misbehavior, we are the crime of deceiving the emperor, we will copy and kill the whole family!"

"What did you say?" Wen Qingyun stood up suddenly, "Father is confused, why did you get involved in this matter?"

Shen Xiaoru would actually say, "A person is in the officialdom, and he can't help himself. Isn't dad doing it for our family?" He had to be an official, because the official position brought him unlimited business opportunities, and his business was so smooth. It was the business that created his "Jiangbei Celebrity" crown and made him the most proud figure in Haizhou.In fact, not only him, but among those business giants in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, which one had no official background?Only those who are officials have power, and only those who have power have money.Similarly, if one link fails, the rest will fall apart.The destruction of the Shen family's deep house was only a matter of an instant.So he could only recognize the title Yuan Shikai gave him, so he had to offer pearls.This is a last resort.

4,

Wen Qingyun knew the seriousness of the matter and fell into meditation.Obviously, this matter cannot be done. Although she is a woman, she has heard a lot of people in the shop and on the street. The emperor has abdicated, at least no one has asked them to come back in the past few years.This is the best proof that people's hearts are against you.It is not important to say that President Yuan Da cheated the presidential throne from Sun Wen, that he assassinated many progressives, but he will be the emperor, wearing a yellow robe and riding on the heads of ordinary people to do his best , ordinary people will definitely not do it.Not to mention the revolutionary army in the south, as well as the soldiers of the Tongmenghui, they would not agree.When the time comes, the world will be in chaos, how long can he stay on the precarious throne?Shen Yunpei helped him now, but in the future, criticism will be used as an excuse. When Yuan Shikai falls and the accounts are settled after the fall, will the Shen family have any good fruit to eat?
Shen Xiaoru was a little annoyed, he hated these messy things that had nothing to do with daily life, "Then what do you think we should do now? Have you told President Yuan? The Shen family will not be protected right now!"

"I have to think of a way to get the best of both worlds." Wen Qingyun thought for a while, and she had a plan in mind, but she asked, "If I help you this time, how can you thank me?"

Shen Xiaoru hurriedly said, "You can do whatever you want, haven't you always wanted a son of your own, and I'll give it to you tonight!"

"Go away," Wen Qingyun lowered her face. After so many years of husband and wife, she couldn't swear any worse words, "I tell you, I helped you this time, and you are never allowed to borrow money from shopkeepers. Did you hear that?" This is There is something wrong with Shen Xiaoru, the monthly rules are not enough, the shopkeeper of Shen's shop has become his small coffers, but Wen Qingyun has to fill it up every time.

Shen Xiaoru agreed straight away, "Success, success, whatever you say is what you say. What is your idea, you say it!"

Wen Qingyun nodded, "No one has seen those two beads, right?"

A few days later, Shen Yunpei, who was far away in Beijing, received two longan pearls. Although they were not the ancestral pair, they came from Japan and were extremely rare.Finally, he had an explanation to Emperor Yuan who was about to board the plane.Yuan Shikai was busy with his affairs, and when he saw the beads, he didn't care to trace the origin and continued his dream of being an emperor.

On December 1915, 12, Yuan Shikai, who was then the president of the Republic of China, announced the abolition of the republic and the implementation of the monarchy.Two pearls acting as longan's eyes on the dragon robe bear witness to this moment.At present, the whole country is full of complaints against Yuan. Like what Wen Qingyun met, the common people will no longer accept a self-talking "son of heaven" riding on their heads. General Cai E led the national defense army to start the national defense war.Yuan Shikai's emperor's dream lasted for 13 days, and then he woke up amidst the curses from all over the country.Even his loyal courtiers have also become targets of crusade.Shen Yunpei was worried day and night, not knowing when the catastrophe would be approaching, who knew that what he was waiting for was President Xu Dai's commendation, saying that he was the representative of Cao Ying and his heart was in Han, and the two fake beads on the dragon robe could explain everything!Said that he must hate Yuan Shikai's perverse actions extremely, otherwise how could he dedicate two Japanese colored glazes called "Heaven's Death" to Yuan "Emperor".

Shen Yunpei didn't want to stay in Beijing after this unexpected incident, so he took the opportunity to resign from all official positions and return to his hometown in Haizhou.Only then did she realize that it was Wen Qingyun who stole the situation, and it was Wen Qingyun's heavy bet to protect the Shen family.It was indeed risky, but it was indeed a risky victory.

"What if we are discovered? Aren't you afraid that President Yuan will kill us?"

"Only you, Xiaoru and I know about the replacement of the beads. Only I know the origin of the beads. To the outside world, I said that I spent all my money to redeem the beads. In fact, no one has seen the two beads. The two Heavenly Death Beads are also first-class goods, but the names are not very auspicious. No matter how wise President Yuan is, no one told him, and he would not be able to see it. Besides, I wrote to President Xu after he abdicated. Attached is Dayang Ten Thousand. How could he not commend you?"

After these conversations, Shen Yunpei had a new understanding of Wen Qingyun's audacity, and from then on he felt relieved to hand over the entire Shen family to this 28-year-old woman.

5,

Shen Yunpei's depression seems to be sudden, at least in the eyes of outsiders, this elder who is always energetic has suddenly aged.This kind of aging starts from the heart from the inside out, spreading to the hair, teeth and the corners of the eyes.Then no one can tell from which day, he lost interest in business and officialdom.He heard the news from Beijing, and smiled lightly when he heard the news. The political affairs and struggles that had made him restless and deeply involved in it all suddenly became a thing of the past.It doesn't matter anymore.Or rather, he lost interest in his entire life.For many things that he must have cared about before, he adopted an attitude of indifference, including Wen Qingyun's pregnancy again, and the addition of a grandson, Shen Jie, to the Shen family.He took a look as usual, neither the joy he felt when Shen Shen was born, nor the feeling that an old man should feel about the passing of time.Shen Xiaoru had the guts to go out for a few times and hang out with his friends in brothels, and when the news spread to his ears, he was neither happy nor angry.After living in Haizhou for a while, Shen Yunpei moved to Tianjin.The Shen family has a moving house in Tianjin, which was bought when the Republic of China was first established. Occasionally, it is hot in summer or the affairs are irritating, so he only lives there for two days.This time, he is going to stay for a long time. Judging from the letter left behind, it seems that he doesn't plan to come back, and wants to concentrate on being his apartment where he doesn't care about world affairs.

Wen Qingyun was worried that he had no one to take care of him, so she specially sent Gao Wang to Tianjin, and Gao Wang came back in a few days, because Shen Yunpei said that he wanted to live alone.Of course it wasn't a real person, there were still many servants in Shen's house in Tianjin, and it was the Shen family that he didn't want to see.He needs to think back quietly alone. He has experienced too much in this life. Originally, he planned to write something down, like a memoir or something.Pick up a pen but can't start, often write less than a line, then fall into thought, and then the day passes, there is still only one line on the paper.Start again the next day, start again and again, delay down.Later, I simply stopped writing it, leaving it to future generations to comment on the merits and demerits, which is also a gesture.Holding a calm posture for a long time, people are completely old, and the things in front of them are forgotten when they turn around, but the things in the past are often remembered.How to become an official, how to do business, and make a joint-stock company, Maoyong, into the largest local product store in Haizhou City.Thinking about it now, I still feel it is not easy.The most difficult thing is to make the Shen family the first in Haizhou. The Wei family and the Du family, who are not eye-catching, have more foundation and background than him, and let him fight his way out in the end.Now that Du Wenjing is dead and Wei Yucen is old, when they meet and chat, they no longer have the ambition of their youth.He also said that the future of the world depends on the children.Whether they are good or bad, they sang once and it is time to leave the stage.

Sometimes there will be visitors at home, most of them are new friends he met when he was forced to set up some kind of petition group in the later period, Tianjin Wei Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, old man of the Qing Dynasty, royal relatives and nobles, there is no shortage of unyielding people, come to win him over, and do something Fan big business.Foreigners also came, mostly to discuss business and cooperation, but he rejected them all.When the door was closed and he was left alone, Shen Yunpei suddenly became interested, asked someone to spread paper and rub ink, and wrote a poem: Ten years of prosperity and dreams after waking up, ten thousand years of suffering and death, and the story of Han Mei's life experience in his hand, a hundred years of the same You are so miserable.After writing, put down the pen and let out a long sigh.

People in the world are fighting for fame and wealth, what is it for?In the end, it was nothing more than a handful of loess, a life of toil and labor, and in the end it was all about making wedding clothes for others!

In fact, Shen Yunpei is still lucky, at least with Xu Shichang's blessing, he can spend his old age leisurely and peacefully.Those who were once members of the "Yuan Party" with him were either killed or arrested, escaped by chance, and were street rats. Everyone shouted and beat him. What is he not satisfied with?
He had been dead for a long time when the servants found his body.There are rumors in the market, there are rumors of poisoning and assassination, but in fact, he died of chronic diarrhea and collapse, and died of illness, which is considered a good death.

Before he died, he left a letter to Wen Qingyun, handing over the Shen family to her, and specifically asked that no matter what happened or what would happen in the future, he asked Wen Qingyun to promise that she would do her best to keep the Shen family safe. one person.

When Wen Qingyun read this letter, Shen Yunpei had already passed away.Holding the letter paper, she looked at the last thoughts in the old man's heart.He may be the one who knows her best, and knows that she has not let go of her worries and resentments, so he has such a request.Don't worry, I will do as you say.Do my best, no matter how difficult, how bitter.This was her promise to Shen Yunpei, and throughout her life, she did her best to fulfill her promise.

This year was 1919, the eighth year of the Republic of China. Many major events took place in this year. Germany had the Nazi Party, Beijing students carried out the patriotic May [-]th Movement, Gu Weijun refused to sign the Paris Agreement, Sun Yat-sen reorganized the Kuomintang, and issued the "Declaration of the Guardian", Li Dazhao published "My Views on Marxism" on the New Youth... All of these shocked the world, one after another, who would care about the death of an old man?
Wen Qingyun received the news of Shen Yunpei's death, and asked Shen Xiaoru to leave overnight to transport the coffin back to Haizhou.The people along the road knew that it was Mr. Shen's body, and they spontaneously paid homage on the side of the road.They think that Shen Yunpei is good. He develops land reclamation, nurses water and soil, digs canals and builds roads, and even assumes a railway, all of which are good things that benefit the people of one side.

The Shen family also took great pains to preserve Shen Yunpei's scenery. The three classes of monks and nuns set up a water and land ashram, with flowing water mats for entertaining relatives and friends. There is a whole street in front of the gate, and the trees are tied with white silk flowers. When the wind blows, they sway.Shen Xiaoduan rushed back from Japan, usually he and his family were indifferent, but now he could see the sadness, he stayed awake for three days and three nights without closing his eyes.On the contrary, Xiaofang, who has always been warm-hearted, has to follow the army to fight here and there, and is not allowed to go home. He said that he set up a small mourning hall outside to talk about his filial piety.

The funeral procession took up half of Haizhou City. Wen Qingyun walked at the head of the procession. In front of him was Shen Xiaoru, a filial son with a spirit banner. He was holding Shen Xuan in his hand and holding Shen Jie in his arms. She seemed numb to death. People know the meaning of death better than she does—when you die, you have nothing.Her focus is always on the living, because the living must live.The Shen family has been going smoothly in the past few years because of Shen Yunpei, the mountain in front of them to shield them from the wind and rain. Now that the mountain has collapsed and the sky has collapsed, who knows what will happen?Wen Qingyun was frightened by Gu Baoshan and Gu Fgan in the governor's mansion alone.Their ambitions never really disappeared, but because of Shen Yunpei's face, they suppressed them.Will they take this opportunity to cause trouble?No, you can't sit still.Wen Qingyun pulled herself together, she was no longer that fledgling little girl, she already knew the principle of preemptive strikes.There were many dignitaries who came to offer sacrifices to Shen Yunpei, and now in the carriage behind the team was Ma Junwu, the deputy minister of the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of China government and the right-hand man of President Xu Shichang.Wen Qingyun decided to approach Deputy Chief Ma to find a more stable backer for the Shen family.

Ma Junwu was one of the first members of the alliance, a true Confucian gentleman with integrity and open-mindedness.Relyed by Xu Shichang, this time he came here to express his condolences on behalf of President Xu Da, and by the way inspected the operation of Haigan Company, which is as famous as Tonghai Reclamation and Animal Husbandry Company.When Wen Qingyun pushed the envelope containing the shares of Haigan Company, the upright man became angry, and he threw the envelope on the ground, "I thought the Shen family was a real businessman, but I didn't expect to use this kind of slander." indiscriminate means."

Wen Qingyun was too ashamed to say it in one sentence, and after calming down for a while, she brought out the grievances between the Shen family and Gu Baoshan, and finally said with a wry smile, "Deputy Chief Ma, I actually don't want to do such a nasty act, there is really nothing I can do."

"Do it with confidence, as long as it is not illegal, I will definitely support you." Ma Junwu left these words before leaving.Wen Qingyun remembered it, and thought it was perfunctory. After a long period of time, the Shen family was not disturbed in any way, and the business gradually expanded, even exceeding Shen Yunpei's expectations.

The Shen family’s mansion still stands deep in the alley. The hawkers who get up early to sell are the first human voices heard by people in the house every day. They get up and get dressed, and start a day of busy or leisure, happy or depressed life.They seldom mentioned Shen Yunpei, the old man who created the Shen family's brilliance. He would only think of it when he worshiped his ancestors on three festivals a year. The eternal majestic face flashed in his mind and then disappeared.

In Wen Qingyun's words, no matter what happens, no matter who dies, the living must try their best to survive.This is the truth.

(End of this chapter)