The journey back to Beijing was much easier than the journey out of Beijing. There were fewer evil spirits and monsters, and apart from dealing with officials who came to pay a visit along the way, there was basically nothing else to delay the trip. Therefore, it only took the imperial envoy about twenty days to return to Beijing.
Madam Wei did not return to Beijing with them because the engagement and wedding were both completed in a hurry and there were many other things to deal with. After all, Zhu Yuan had just gotten married, and she was worried about leaving Zhu Yuan alone in Fujian. So after discussing with Madam Wei, she decided to stay in Fujian and return to Beijing with them after the young couple had dealt with all their affairs.
Even Wei Yumin, who had stayed in Shandong before, wrote a letter saying that she would go directly to Fujian after a while and then return to Beijing with her mother, daughter and son-in-law.
Old Mrs. Wei couldn't help but sigh: "At the beginning, I never thought that there would be such a day. I thought Amin's life was wasted like this..."
Aunt Hua coughed at the side, looked at her and then at Wei An, thought for a while before continuing: "In fact, the eldest girl is a lucky one. Although that bastard before was outrageous and a jerk, it's all in the past. We found out early and withdrew early. The sadness will only last for a while, and it will be over after the sadness is over. Now the eldest girl has gone to Shandong, is protected by the Kong family, and married a local wealthy family..."
This happened even earlier. Wei Yumin was married, so it was not convenient for her to go to Rongcheng with her daughter.
Wei Yumin's marriage was not easy to come by. It was said that the Kong family helped to arrange it. It was probably because Mrs. Kong was afraid that Mrs. Wei would keep bringing up what happened that day to blackmail her, so she took the initiative to inform the family members in Shandong and asked them to help.
No matter what, this did solve a major problem for them.
Wei Yumin is still young after all. If they had to see her live a lonely life like this for the rest of her life, both Old Lady Wei and Madam Wei would feel sad and uncomfortable.
But given the current situation, it is obviously impossible for Wei Yumin to find a home in the capital.
There are always various concerns about other places, fearing that she would repeat the same mistakes, so I never thought about it.
The help provided by the Kong family was really in the spotlight.
"This time when I return to Beijing, I should go to the Duke of Yansheng's mansion to pay my respects and express my gratitude in person." Old Madam Wei wiped her mouth and pursed her lips slightly: "After all, it's such a big favor. They can work so hard for us, so we should return the favor."
What about the favors in Yanshenggong Mansion...
Old Mrs. Kong and the entire Kong family are all shrewd people.
They wanted to distance themselves from the Wei family, so they offered such a big favor.
But Mrs. Wei had some unkind thoughts. She didn't want to settle the old accounts with the Kong family.
You know, the Kong family will play a very important role in the future.
Thinking of this, she pulled Wei An's hand and asked him to sit down. She looked at her and said, "An An, the Yan Shenggong's place... is just like the Ping An Marquis's Mansion. You can't be unfamiliar with it."
Wei An knew this.
No matter how dynasties changed, the dignity of the Yanshenggong Mansion had never changed. Being related to their mansion was a very important guarantee.
If it had happened in the past, it would have been fine. Old Madam Wei was not the kind of person who would use any means to win over others and drag them into trouble for her own benefit.
But now it's different...
She raised her eyebrows and sighed, looking very worried: "I've been wondering recently why the Ming family encountered such a disaster. Later, I finally figured it out... As the saying goes, when the birds are gone, the good bows are put away; when the rabbits are dead, the running dogs are cooked. There is also the saying that those who are too successful will shock their masters... Anyway, the minds of those in power are really hard to predict."
Wei An knew what Old Lady Wei meant. She hummed and said, "But if it is related to the Kong family, it is uncertain, because no matter who ascends the throne, they must respectfully confer the title of Yansheng Duke to show the world that their throne is the will of heaven."
"That's exactly the truth." Seeing the familiar scenery outside, Old Lady Wei retracted her gaze and looked at Wei An seriously, with expectation and love in her eyes: "I know that Prince Linjiang raised Shen Chen. After this period of time, I have a general understanding of Prince Linjiang's character. But An An, forgive me for saying something unpleasant, people will change-----Once they are in power, everything is different. You don't know what will happen in the next moment. No one thought that the emperor would be so cruel and heartless. We should have taken precautions early."
She is old now and can no longer endure the pain and blow she once experienced. She only hopes to see her children and grandchildren live their lives in peace and health. As for other things, they are really not that important.
Wei An knew what Old Lady Wei meant. Once bitten, one becomes afraid of the rope for three years. It was inevitable that the old lady would be so cautious. Today, she deliberately avoided Shen Chen and said this for their sake.
She knew it well, and she held Mrs. Wei's hand and nodded: "Don't worry, grandma, I know your painstaking efforts."
Mrs. Wei smiled with satisfaction and patted her hands: "Good child, I know you are always smart. Mingjing's identity is now recognized. I guess in my heart that he will not be willing to see Mingjing return to Yunnan. At best, he will just let him go back to Yunnan to comfort his ancestors. In the future, Mingjing will probably live a life of luxury and leisure in the capital. I privately thought that Mingjing grew up in an ordinary family after all. If there were no accidents, he should have lived a plain and carefree life. Now it is just right. Therefore, he will not be a hindrance to you, but he is not much of a help to you. You and Shen Chen will have to rely on yourselves for everything in the future."
These words were repeatedly told by Old Lady Wei, and Wei An also agreed seriously: "Don't worry, we will walk a steady path in the future. Whether it's Ming Jing or my aunt, we will take good care of them."
Just then Shen Chen came in, and Mrs. Wei stopped talking and asked with a smile whether Shen Chen would go to Beijing the next day.
The time is almost up. When I left Beijing, I never thought that things would go so smoothly. I was relieved from the heavy burden on my mind. So when I came back, I felt particularly emotional.
When Shen Chen came in, he heard Wei An say that he would take care of Ming Jing and Madam Wei. He knew that the grandfather and grandson were talking in private. He smiled and did not ask, but just responded to Madam Wei's words and said, "Tomorrow when we enter the capital, someone will come to meet us at the city gate. I came here to ask your opinion, do you want to go with me or avoid me?"
Mrs. Wei thought for a moment and then frowned, "You are an imperial envoy, and you have done such a great thing. I am afraid that the surroundings will be lively for a long time, but our Wei family cannot be so lively now... Let's go separately. As for Mingjing, I will submit a memorial and personally lead him to the palace to express my gratitude."