Reborn Noble Daughter and First Wife

Chapter 208 Entrusted to Her
Even though it was summer, being in the mansion was like winter, with a deep chill covering the entire courtyard, Mrs. Shen still couldn't bear it and couldn't afford to get sick.Old General Shen's body could not be kept for long, and the date of burial was set for the next day.

Shen Congjia and Gu Qinglian had to take up this heavy burden, scrubbing, changing mourning clothes, and setting up the mourning hall, all of which were completed in a hurry, leaving only the funeral and funeral the next day.

The ashram for supersession was set up in the front hall of the Shen residence. After being scrubbed and groomed by his relatives, the body of Old General Shen was placed in the center of the front hall. The entire Shen residence was dressed in plain white filial attire.

At night, Mrs. Shen lay straight on the couch, her face was pale, only the slight ups and downs of her chest indicated that she was still alive, the atmosphere in the room was solemn and sad, Gu Qinglian and Shen Congjia had been serving Mrs. Shen's side all the time, and other female relatives were standing beside her, Mother Yao came in with a bowl of soup, and Shen Congjia took it, "Let me do it."

Mrs. Shen hasn't woken up since seeing Master Shen's body in a coma yesterday. The female relatives were all crying softly. Gu Qinglian was lying on the hospital bed and carefully observing Mrs. Shen's complexion and breathing.

Suddenly, the old lady took a short breath, and Gu Qinglian hurriedly approached and called: "Mother, mother, can you hear me?"

Shen Congjia rushed forward too, and saw Mrs. Shen's eyelids moved slightly, and the corners of her mouth twitched with difficulty. She slowly opened her eyes, and her vision gradually became clear. Shen Congjia's body was struggling upwards, as if she wanted to get up. Shen Congjia just sat down hurriedly, wrapping her arms around her to support her up.

Mrs. Shen said weakly: "Jia'er..." Her eyes were suddenly empty, and suddenly she cried loudly: "Master, master..."

The miserable cry crossed the sky and echoed in the house, and the female relatives were all petrified.

Mrs. Shen cried hoarsely, her breath was hoarse, and after a violent cough, she fell into Shen Congjia's arms.

The normally dignified and elegant Mrs. Shen seemed to have been sucked in a vacuum bag at this moment, her face was extremely haggard, her skin was shriveled, and her eyes were sunken. Gu Qinglian had never seen such a Mrs. Shen, and her eyes were wet with tears before she knew it.

Shen Congjia looked at the skeleton-like Mrs. Shen, remembering that Mr. Shen was murdered for no reason, the anger and grief in his heart hit him, and he gradually let out a cry, and the female relatives also started crying, and the maid serving outside heard the cry inside , all crying together.

After crying for a while, Mrs. Shen's breath gradually weakened, she trembled a few times, and then closed her eyes. Shen Congjia slowly put her down and watched quietly.

The next day, the funeral procession marched mightily, and the paper money and the autumn wind scattered on the streets of Kyoto, and the sky suddenly turned gloomy as soon as it was clear in the past.

At the time of the burial, there were countless lightning bolts in the sky, but no thunder could be heard, as if silver dragons were flying above the dark gray sky.

When the burial was over, Shen Congjia threw himself on the tomb regardless of the care of his attendants, weeping bitterly.Gu Qinglian didn't care about face, hugged him and wept together, and the funeral procession couldn't help crying. "Master! You left too early~~!".

After the funeral, Mrs. Shen became ill, and her body became heavier day by day, and she couldn't get out of the bed slowly.Seeing the increasingly haggard Mrs. Shen, the maidservants around her felt heartbroken.

Living people have to live, and life has to go on. All the affairs of the mansion fell on Shen Congjia's shoulders. He is a big man. He has never managed the internal affairs before, and he is also burned out every day.

Although Mrs. Shen was ill, she knew it was time to choose a successor.

One day, the maid in Mrs. Shen's room came to Gu Qinglian's room, "Greetings to the young mistress! The old lady has something to discuss with the young mistress!"

Gu Qinglian heard that Mrs. Shen sent the message, so she hurriedly followed the maid to Mrs. Shen's bedroom.

I saw Mrs. Shen leaning on one side of the bed, and the two maids on the left and right supported her on the head of the bed.Seeing Gu Qinglian, Mrs. Shen hurriedly sat up, and waved vigorously to give Gu Qinglian a seat.

"Lian'er, you're here!" Mrs. Shen's tone was weak. Although she was a little more energetic than before, she was still haggard.

Gu Qinglian quickly walked to the bed, helped her up, and took a gold silk jade pillow to her back to make her lean more comfortably.Cai said: "I don't know what to order when my mother called me."

Mrs. Shen took her hand, looked at Gu Qinglian in a daze, and said slowly: "Lian'er, you have been married to the Shen family for almost two years." Saying that, looking at her familiar face, His eyes moved.

Gu Qinglian nodded hesitantly, "Yes."

Mrs. Shen patted her little hand lightly, and sighed: "In the past two years, you have suffered a lot of grievances. It's all because of your mother's fault..." Her voice gradually choked up.

Gu Qinglian was startled for a moment, then looked at Mrs. Shen sobbing softly, panicked for a moment and didn't know how to persuade her, she hurriedly said: "Mother, my daughter-in-law didn't feel wronged, mother, don't blame yourself..." Saying, Smile at her.

This smile, which Mrs. Shen used to think was submissive and unflattering, is now so bright and warm in her eyes, as if it melted her heart instantly.She took out a handkerchief to wipe her eyes, and said with great relief, "Mother is very touched that you can say that." She paused, thought for a while, and asked, "Mother has something to ask, I don't know you Would you like to?..." Then she looked at Gu Qinglian expectantly.

Gu Qinglian's heart skipped a beat. Seeing this situation, her heart gradually became clear. She seemed to have guessed what Mrs. Shen entrusted.Now many things in the mansion are left unattended, and it is in a mess, presumably she is asked to take over the family affairs.

The mother-in-law is seriously ill and unable to manage things, so the daughter-in-law should naturally bear the brunt.But in Gu Qinglian's heart, she is really tired of these things, she just wants to be a rice bug who 'keeps her ears off the affairs of the house, and only spends her leisure time', she really wants to refuse, but seeing Mrs. , "What's the matter, please tell me, mother?"

"The mansion is in chaos right now. Although Jiaer is in charge, he is still a man, and he is in a panic when managing the affairs of the inner house. I know my body, I'm afraid it won't get better, and I'll have to rely on you from now on. " Madam Shen said this, subconsciously glanced at Gu Qinglian, she wanted to see her reaction.

Mrs. Shen's words couldn't be more clear, even a fool could understand what was going to be said next, Gu Qinglian's heart suddenly sank, she knew that she couldn't escape her fate, but she was very unwilling and wanted to struggle.

Mrs. Shen saw her sad face and depressed mood, and knew that she was not happy, but she was not angry, she sighed softly, and said slowly: "Lian'er, it was mother who was confused before and did many wrong things. , don’t bear grudges against me!" As she spoke, her body trembled slightly, and she began to sob.

Gu Qinglian seldom saw Mrs. Shen like this, and seeing her guilty face, her heart was greatly touched.My heart was filled with sadness, and I was silent for a long time.

It is impossible to say that she has no hatred in her heart.Although the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has been difficult since ancient times, Gu Qinglian is also groveling everywhere. Others have repeatedly framed her and framed her. Not only does her mother-in-law not believe her at all, she helps her, and even makes things worse. How can she not complain!
However, the voice of Mrs. Shen in front of her was extremely ashamed and apologetic, revealing endless sorrow and remorse. Gu Qinglian had always been soft-hearted, and she couldn't help the tears in her eyes. She looked at Mrs. Shen with a faint pleading in her eyes, "Mother, before The matter is over. Qinglian only hopes that mother's body can recover as soon as possible." She said, gently stroking the tears on her face with her hands.

Mrs. Shen's heart vibrated extremely violently, her old eyes were moistened and blurred, she gave Gu Qinglian a grateful look, she is really a good boy who understands righteousness and is kind-hearted!I was wrong before!As he thought about it, old tears rolled down his cheeks again.

Gu Qinglian persuaded her for a while, and Madam Shen's complexion gradually calmed down. Seeing her pair of bright eyes looking at her quietly, she couldn't help but sigh, rubbed her jade hands, and said with a smile: "Jiaer is lucky, thanks to you To be a wife!" Mrs. Shen's heart moved when she said that, her eyes filled with tears again, she hastily wiped them away, and said with all her heart: "Jia'er and the Shen family will be entrusted to you from now on."

Gu Qinglian has been quietly listening to Mrs. Shen's words, she couldn't help being startled, it was the first time she heard Mrs. Shen's sincere tone, she raised her head and looked at each other with Mrs. Shen, her eyes were very complicated, Gu Qinglian She would rather die than be the head of the family, and Mrs. Shen wholeheartedly hoped that she would agree.

Looking at Mrs. Shen with tears rolling in her eyes, she saw full trust and expectation in her eyes.Gu Qinglian seemed to be stuck in a quagmire, with different sides, and it was difficult to advance and retreat.Her mind was blank, and after three seconds of stunned, she finally made a decision.

"Mother, please rest assured!"

Faced with the trust of the thin and haggard, sick old man with a vicissitudes of life, in good conscience, does Gu Qinglian have any other choices?She doesn't want to have a bad conscience.

Mrs. Shen finally cheered up, and there was a blush on her face.There was a kind of kindness in his eyes, he stretched out his hand to pull her into his arms, stroked her hair gently like a loving mother, and said repeatedly: "Thank you, thank you!"

A trace of reluctance and fear suddenly appeared in Gu Qinglian's heart.No one is willing to give up the easy life, and no one is willing to step on the road full of thorns, but life is so cruel, there are many last resorts, and many tribulations are not allowed to be chosen by oneself.

(End of this chapter)