Tranquility

On the second day, Chaoyang just showed a shy face.

Everyone in the Tang residence had already sat around the table, and the servants came and went carrying dishes.

Xie Baiyun shamelessly sat on top of Tangning, above him was Mr. Cheng, below Tangning was Tang Yu, opposite was Shu Hongyu, and above Shu Hongyu was Doctor Lu.

The atmosphere on the table was a bit dignified. Recently, there were a lot of bad things and everyone was in a bad mood. Mr. Cheng looked at Xie Baiyun next to him expressionlessly, and when Xie Baiyun turned his face to look at him, he looked away again and silently drank the porridge.

If Mr. Cheng showed obvious displeasure towards him, Xie Baiyun would feel at ease.But Mr. Cheng's attitude now made Xie Baiyun a little uneasy.

In fact, Xie Baiyun is a fan of the authorities. Mr. Cheng has always been a person who does whatever he wants. If he is dissatisfied with him, it will definitely show on his face, and maybe he will embarrass him.Ignoring him like this now at least shows that Mr. Cheng doesn't hate him.

Xie Baiyun and Tangning thought their affairs were a secret, but in fact, Cheng Xian had lived for most of his life, and his eyes were already shining brightly.Mr. Cheng had noticed Xie Baiyun's careful thinking towards Tangning a few years ago.He is not the kind of old-fashioned and pedantic person, even in the eyes of the eclectic Princess Kangle, he is a crazy student.The habit of cutting off sleeves is really not worth mentioning in the eyes of a lunatic like him.

What Mr. Cheng really cares about is affection. If Xie Baiyun is sincere and can impress Tangning with his sincerity, that is his ability.

Although Mr. Cheng didn't continue after his wife left, it was only because he didn't meet anyone who caught his eye.Mr. Cheng sneered at the observance of morals and so on. If he really had feelings, wouldn't it mean that if he continued to marry or remarried, he would abandon his past.Mr. Cheng loved his daughter dearly, but Tangning was also his disciple who was raised as his own son.His daughter had already passed away, and he couldn't bear to watch Tangning die alone.Therefore, after his daughter's death, when Tang Ning was obsessed with Master Huiyi's paintings, he took a lenient attitude towards Xie Baiyun's overtures.

In fact, Mr. Cheng has always felt a sense of guilt towards Tangning. He knew that his daughter would not be able to grow old with Tangning, but he still favored his daughter and married his daughter to him. This made Tangning suffer from the pain of being widowed, and made Tang Yu lose her mother's love since she was a child. .

So when he saw Xie Baiyun sitting next to Tangning, he was actually looking forward to it.He has always noticed Xie Baiyun's perseverance all these years, but now that Tangning has encountered such a thing, he will never leave her.Mr. Cheng didn't say anything about Xie Baiyun's dedication and sincerity, but he was satisfied in his heart.

Dr. Lu is old and refined, what Mr. Cheng thinks, he can only see more clearly.Therefore, he could sit still and acquiesced in Xie Baiyun's position.

Shu Hongyu looked at Xie Baiyun very unkindly. Although he couldn't tell what was wrong with the thoughtful Xie Baiyun, seeing him sitting with Tangning, Shu Hongyu felt inexplicably an eyesore.But he respected the elders present and Tang Ning, and if they didn't speak, he wouldn't say anything.

As for Tang Yu, in his eyes, Uncle Xie was his father's friend and his favorite brother Zhan's father. Isn't it normal for him to appear at home, just like he occasionally stays at brother Zhan's house for dinner.

No one asked, and the excuse Xie Baiyun thought up in advance was useless.Tangning also thought of an excuse. In fact, he was also a little embarrassed. He left Xie Baiyun impulsively last night. He completely forgot what everyone would think when they saw an outsider suddenly appearing at home today.But it's good to be like this now, subtly let the family slowly accept their feelings.

After dinner, Mr. Cheng asked Tangning to come to his study.

Tangning and Xie Baiyun exchanged glances, then followed Mr. Cheng obediently.

When he first moved to the capital, Mr. Cheng's study room was newly built, and the shelves were almost empty except for some necessary and commonly used books.This is not to say that Tang Ning didn't put his heart into it, but that Mr. Cheng was obsessed with books. He not only loved reading, but also collected books.

He enjoys this kind of collection process very much. He can tell the history of every book in this study room, or it was a gift from Shui Mingxuan, or he got it by chance while shopping, even if Jiangnan's younger brother brought him a book. Car, when he saw one of them, he would have the impression that it was sent by his younger brother.If Tangning gave him a study full of books in a hurry, without any intermediate process, Mr. Cheng would only feel that the study was not his own.

Mr. Cheng hadn't chatted with Tangning in the study for a long time.Although Mr. Cheng despises rules and etiquette, those rules are dross in his eyes. Although he is crazy, he is not arrogant, and he still maintains the essence of literati in his bones.

Mr. Cheng has always believed that the study room is a place that cannot be profane. All inappropriate topics cannot be discussed in the study room. The study room is used to talk about serious business.

Tangning knew this well, and automatically adjusted her mentality to the state of a young student.However, Mr. Cheng didn't sit behind the desk, but sat on the chair next to the desk.

Tangning followed Mr. Cheng's wishes and sat next to him. The two of them were very close to each other. It seemed that Mr. Cheng didn't mean to lecture him, but wanted to tell him a few words.

Sure enough, as soon as Tangning filled the tea and put down the teapot, Mr. Cheng said, "Zian, I've heard about what happened recently. You must have been framed."

It was related to Lin Qingyu and Qingyu. After the incident happened for so long, Tangning did not explain a word to Mr. Cheng and Dr. Lu. He really couldn't say anything about the situation that day.Mr. Cheng has not lost contact with the Jiangnan Cheng family. His younger brother obeyed him. The Cheng family's operations in the capital have almost been in Mr. Cheng's hands for the past few years. Mr. Cheng has also carefully investigated Tangning's matter. It's a pity What he knew was similar to what the dignitaries in Beijing knew, but he didn't know the truth.Anyway, no matter what the facts were, they would always trust Tangning.

Tangning, who had been tense after the accident, suddenly relaxed because of Mr. Cheng's words. It felt so good to be believed.In an instant, Tangning's courage increased greatly. Rumors were nothing, as long as the family hugged each other, he would not be afraid of the swords and swords outside.

When Mr. Cheng saw this, he knew that his original calmness was nothing more than a strong one.He patted Tang Ning's shoulder and said with a smile, "You don't have to worry about it. Although this matter is difficult, it's not impossible. Zi'an, you're only in your twenties now, and you still have a long way to go. Can make this little storm overwhelm. The biggest thing in this world is death, and nothing is possible after death. As long as you are alive, there is a possibility of turning around. As long as it is not a matter of life and death, it is a trivial matter."

Tangning listened carefully, cupped her hands and said, "Sir, I'm being impetuous about what you taught me."

Mr. Cheng smiled in relief, but he said it with ease, but he knew in his heart that this was the first big hurdle Tangning encountered. Otherwise, he who usually never asks Tangning about business, why would he call him here to give advice? Woolen cloth.

"Tell me, how do you want to solve this matter."

Tangning pursed her lower lip, a little imposing, "What should I do? It's just a rumor, just ignore it."

"Crack!" The sound made Tangning tremble, the teacup on the table was knocked down, and the tea spilled all over Tangning.However, he had no time to take care of it. He knew that Mr. Cheng would not agree, but he didn't know that he would be so furious.

"Bullshit!"

Mr. Cheng stood up, stomped a few steps back and forth, and said sternly, "What nonsense!"

Tangning stood up respectfully and remained silent. It was not appropriate to explain too much at this time, and he didn't know how to explain.

Mr. Cheng went back and forth a few times. He got angry for a while. He glanced at Tangning who was standing with his head bowed. Seeing his determined look, he snorted angrily and sat down on the teacher's chair behind the desk.

In the past few years, Mr. Cheng has lived a stable and happy life, and he has Shui Mingxuan to please him. The older he gets, the more he has the temper of an old child.

Tangning knew that his temper would come and go quickly, so she decided to wait for his temper to subside before persuading him.

Mr. Cheng sat for a while longer, his chest heaving finally calmed down, he naturally figured out why Tangning didn't want to leave the capital, and said in a huff, "When I was weak, I wanted to travel to the mountains and rivers, looking for Dazhaoqi Jing, it’s a pity that the trip has never been possible. It’s okay to stay in the capital to entertain your grandchildren. I don’t want you to have such a chance. It can be seen that God’s will is so that I have such a wish. But you don’t want to leave the capital and want to piss me off. No."

Tangning didn't know what Mr. Cheng was thinking.Perhaps when Mr. Cheng was young, he really yearned for a life of focusing on mountains and rivers, but now that Mr. Cheng is over fifty, I am afraid that he wants to stay at home and guard his son and grandson to live a stable life.

So Tang Ning said, "I know what you mean, but Uncle Lu said that your body is a little weak, and it's not suitable for you to travel long distances. If you only move once, that's all. But I'm an outsider, and I change positions every three years. How can I settle down, Yu'er He's still young, so he can't wander around with me. But if I don't take him with me, and I'm afraid that he will be sad, Aunt Xu who has been taking care of him and a few good nephews who have been taking care of him are gone, how can I bear to leave him.

Besides, the old emperor is seriously ill now. If the second prince succeeds, forgive others for not making up the emperor behind his back. You don’t know the public opinion in the capital. At that time, it can't be said that it is still a good story.If the Second Prince is defeated, he is not the Ninth Five-Year Master, so naturally I will not be a sycophant and treacherous minister, so I don't care about climbing the dragon and the phoenix. "

Tang Ning is eloquent, but Mr. Cheng is not easy to fool, "Sophistry! If the second prince succeeds, he can control other people's mouths, and he can control what people think in their hearts? Every time you rise to a level in the capital, others will not accept you. One point, they won't look at how much credit you have, they will only think that you got it by flattering the emperor. If the second prince fails, if the king loses, those officials will definitely hit the second prince in order to please the new king. The matter between you and him is a ready-made handle, you don’t know what the literati say, and you will definitely be humiliated to death.”

"According to what you said, in the whole world, could it be that all the appointments of officials belong to the emperor, even if I am promoted outside, they will not accept it."

"You, you want to piss me off." Mr. Cheng covered his heart, his face flushed with anger, "Can it be the same as staying in Beijing? The power in Beijing is complicated, and there are so many dignitaries older than you, your reputation has been ruined again. , How to manage contacts. Outside Beijing, the information is not easy, pulling the banner of Shui Mingxuan, Lin Qingyu and even the Cheng family, it is not easy to attract as many customers as you want? When you stand up by yourself, who dares to say you! "

Tangning knew that at this time, she was the most important thing to put outside, but she didn't know that Mr. Cheng thought more deeply than him, so she couldn't help but look at Mr. Cheng with shame.

He didn't want to, but seeing this made him turn pale with fright, and almost scrambled to the back of the desk to catch Mr. Cheng's slipping body.At this time, Mr. Cheng's angry red face faded completely, his lips turned even faintly blue, and even his breathing became weak.

Tangning shook her hands and tried to put Mr. Cheng flat, while shouting, "Come on! Come on!"

Mr. Cheng's study has never been left alone, but fortunately Tangning's voice was loud, and the servant was not far away, so he rushed in quickly.

Tangning pinched Mr. Cheng hard, and stared at the boy with red eyes, "Go and call the old man, Shu Hongyu! Whoever you want, go!"

The boy knew something serious was going on, so he ran away before Tangning could finish shouting.

Seeing that Mr. Cheng was struggling to breathe, Tangning hurriedly unbuttoned Mr. Cheng's shirt tremblingly, her voice almost crying, "Sir, hold on, I will listen to whatever you say, just hold on! Don't leave me, think about Yu'er, Hold on, Uncle Lu is coming soon, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

An hour later, in the outer room of Mr. Cheng's bedroom, Tang Ning had Tang Yu in his arms, Xie Baiyun had his arms around Tang Ning's shoulders, Housekeeper Tao and Aunt Tao were waiting on the side, and they all looked anxiously at the back room - Dr. Lu and Shu Hong Yu is in it.

Soon, Dr. Lu came out with Shu Hongyu, and several people rushed forward.Seeing the room full of people, Doctor Lu annoyed, "Why are you all crowded here? You're disturbing Minzhi's rest. We're leaving soon." He walked out the door without looking at the crowd.

Everyone hurriedly followed, but Shu Hongyu didn't move. He called Tao Ping and asked him to follow him to the pharmacy to get medicine, and then ordered Aunt Tao to move the medicine stove to the corridor.

Dr. Lu didn't go far, and sat down in the small living room where Mr. Cheng usually received guests. Before he could sit still, Tangning hurriedly asked, "Uncle Lu, how is the mister?"

Doctor Lu snorted, but didn't answer.

Seeing this, Tang Yu yelled pitifully: "Grandpa!"

Doctor Lu looked at Tang Yu's pleading eyes, and Fang reluctantly said, "It's a heart attack."

"It's a heart attack again!" Tangning's heart sank. Could it be that he was cursed by a heart attack? Everyone close to him suffered from this disease.

"Hey! It's my fault too. I saw that he usually looks good, but he's just a little weak. I just thought that it's inevitable when people get older, so I'm careless." Doctor Lu blamed himself, and then gave Tangning a hard look, "Even so Minzhi has been pampered all these years, although it is a heart disease, it can be avoided by being careful, if you are not angry with him and make him feel ups and downs, how could he get sick."

Tangning felt regretful and ashamed, "How can I do this, sir, can this disease be cured?"

Dr. Lu sighed: "When people get old, there are always some problems. This disease is considered mild, and it is not obvious at ordinary times. If it is not caused by the ups and downs of mood, it will be difficult for others to find out. It is lucky to be like this now. If he is here someday Wouldn't it be worse if we were not around when the disease occurred outside the house? He is angry, and occasionally loses his temper, which is easy to deal with."

Tangning was relieved for a while. Hearing Dr. Lu's insistence on beating, she regretted, "It's my fault that I contradicted you sir."

Seeing that Dr. Lu wanted to blame again, Xie Baiyun hurriedly stepped forward to comfort him: "You also have good intentions. Isn't it for the sake of your husband's health that you want to stay in Beijing?"

"Why, do you want to stay in Beijing?" Dr. Lu interjected. He was busy treating Mr. Cheng just now, and he hadn't had time to ask what happened. Hearing this, he frowned and said, "It's strange that Dao Min is angry, you are joking about your own future like this, he Can you not be angry, don't say anything for his own good, just follow him for his own good."

Tangning just suffered from contradicting, so she didn't dare to refute this meeting, but Xie Baiyun smoothed things over, "Zi'an originally cared about Mr.'s health, but he didn't want to make him even more angry. Now that Zi'an has learned a lesson, he won't dare to do it again next time." .”

Tang Ning also said, "It's because I didn't figure it out. I thought I was thinking of my husband, but I didn't know how to take care of myself. That's the best way to be filial to my husband."

Hearing this sentence, Dr. Lu finally nodded in relief, and said earnestly: "It's best if you can figure it out, what else can we old bones ask for at this age, don't we just ask for the safety of our children and grandchildren? Zian, Think about it, Yu'er always says that we will live a long life so that we can work hard to live longer. Conversely, if our bodies drag down our children and grandchildren, how can we be happy in our hearts?"

"Thank you, I know what to do." Tangning gave Doctor Lu a deep salute, with a more determined look on her face.