Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the window lattices of the old house, giving this room full of traces of time a faint golden glow. Grandma sits on the old wooden chair that has accompanied her for many years, with a complex light flashing in her eyes, as if she wants to outline a long-forgotten past from her deep eyes.

Liu Rui stood quietly in front of his grandmother, his eyes were calm and deep, like a bottomless pool of water. He listened to his grandmother's words silently, and every word was like a seed, taking root and sprouting in his heart, and blooming into amazing past events.

Grandma sighed softly. Although her voice was weak, it was full of the vicissitudes of life and endless emotion. She slowly opened her mouth and told Liu Rui the secret that had been hidden in her heart for many years, bit by bit.

"Rui'er, do you know that you have two aunts? The younger aunt is in the army now. The army is in Xinjiang. She is 6 years older than you. You should have some impression of her. Your father brought her back home and originally wanted her to be your daughter-in-law. Your grandfather liked her so he accepted her as his daughter! But your older aunt works in Shanghai and never comes back for fear of affecting her work. I know she despises my identity! She is unwilling to recognize us." A trace of pain and helplessness flashed in grandma's eyes, and her voice became even lower.

Liu Rui's heart was filled with a wave of emotion. He looked at his grandmother in surprise, as if he couldn't believe his ears. He had never heard that he had an aunt, and he didn't know why she would despise his grandmother's identity.

Grandma looked at Liu Rui's puzzled eyes and knew that it was time to tell him everything. So, she took a deep breath and began to tell him the forgotten past.

"Rui'er, I am actually the last imperial concubine Erdet Wenxiu. I married your grandfather, the last emperor, innocently. He was ill and could not fulfill the responsibilities and obligations of a husband. However, I never despised him. I always stayed by his side silently and accompanied him through those difficult years. But what he did later was not good for our country. So I divorced him."

Grandma's eyes were full of memories and emotions, and her voice became softer. She continued: "Later, I gave birth to your father Liu Long and your aunt Liu Ying. They are the most precious babies in my life, and I have worked hard to raise them to adulthood."

Liu Rui was shocked. He couldn't imagine that his grandmother was the last imperial concubine! This identity was too distant and unfamiliar to him. He had never thought that he would have any connection with the royal family.

Grandma looked at Liu Rui's shocked expression, she smiled gently, and continued: "The deaf old lady is not actually deaf. She used to be my personal maid. She has paid a lot for me and has always been silently guarding by my side. She is the most loyal partner and friend in my life."

Liu Rui was moved and admired. He could not imagine that the deaf old lady had such an identity and experience. He looked at her kind and resolute face, and his heart was filled with endless gratitude and respect.

Grandma's words seemed to open a door to the past, allowing Liu Rui to see a completely different world. He couldn't imagine that his family had such an amazing history and background. He felt his heartbeat speeding up, as if there was a surge of blood boiling in his chest.

"Grandma, why didn't you tell us this?" Liu Rui couldn't help but ask. His heart was full of doubts and puzzlement. He couldn't understand why grandma hid this secret so deeply.

Grandma sighed softly, and a trace of pain and helplessness flashed in her eyes. "Rui'er, this world is full of complexity and confusion. There are some things that you cannot understand and bear. I hope you can live an ordinary and happy life, away from those disputes and entanglements."

Liu Rui's heart was filled with sorrow and emotion. He could not imagine the pain and helplessness his grandmother had gone through, nor how she had survived those difficult years. He listened quietly to his grandmother's story, tears flashing in his eyes, and his heart was deeply touched by a kind of emotion.

He looked at his grandmother's old and tired face, and his heart was filled with endless gratitude and respect. He realized that his grandmother had given so much for their family and for him and his sister to have a warm home. She endured everything silently and never complained to anyone.

"Grandma, I understand. I will cherish my current life and work hard to make myself and my family live a happy life." Liu Rui's voice was low, but full of determination. He held his grandmother's hand tightly, as if he wanted to give her some strength. He knew that he could not let his grandmother down. He wanted to become the pride and pillar of the family and repay his grandmother's kindness with his actions.

Grandma looked at Liu Rui's determined eyes, and she felt relieved and satisfied. She knew that her grandson had grown up and was able to understand and take on the responsibilities and obligations of the family. She nodded gently and said with a smile: "Good boy, grandma believes you can do it. As long as you live well, grandma will be satisfied."

Liu Rui's tears welled up again, and he hugged his grandmother tightly, feeling her warmth and love. At this moment, he felt that he was one step closer to his grandmother, and his sense of responsibility for his family became stronger. He secretly vowed to make sure his grandmother had a happy and healthy old age, and no longer suffer any hardship.

Grandma patted Liu Rui's back gently and comforted him, "Don't cry, child. The past is over. We must look forward and live well." Her voice was gentle and kind, like a spring breeze that brushed through Liu Rui's heart.

Liu Rui wiped away the tears from his eyes, nodded, and smiled firmly. He knew that he still had a long way to go, but with his grandmother's support and encouragement, he would move forward fearlessly. He wanted his grandmother to see that he was a responsible and capable person who could bring honor and happiness to the family.