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Chapter 154 Getting on the Bus

Wen Mingqian dressed neatly and walked out of the room, only to find the courtyard full of people.

Sun Xiucai, Ma Pingan, Zhu Mama, Liu'er...

"Madam..." Ma Ping'an, a grown man, choked up after only two words.

Wen Mingqian has been the housekeeper for less than half a year, yet everyone trusts her. She treats her servants with kindness and understanding, and she is always considerate of anyone in trouble.

Moreover, he is fair and reasonable, and whether it is reward or punishment, he is convincing.

"Madam, everyone is reluctant to part with you," said Madam Zhu, wiping away her tears.

"No feast lasts forever. There's no need for you all to be sad about my departure," Wen Mingqian suppressed his sadness. "I've been fortunate to receive your help during my time in the manor. You are all diligent and honest people, and you will surely have good fortune in the future."

Wen Mingqian has already handed over all the affairs of the manor one by one. She came into this world with a clear conscience and will leave with a clear conscience as well.

It was early winter, but the sun was shining exceptionally brightly.

Wen Mingqian looked up and saw that the sky was clear and blue, without a single cloud.

"Mother, let's go!" Sang Er said softly.

"Okay." Wen Mingqian took her hand and walked out of the courtyard.

A large group of people saw them off.

Further ahead, Gong Rang and his wife, along with Gong Jing'an and Gong Yu'an, were waiting at the second gate.

"Mingqian, we've come to see you off. The old lady isn't feeling well, so she won't be coming out." Gong Rang's expression was quite regretful, but he didn't try to stop Wen Mingqian any further.

"Thank you very much. Please take good care of yourselves in the future," Wen Mingqian said sincerely.

"Mingqian, if you ever have any difficulties or troubles in the future, just ask. No matter what, our friendship will always remain," said Madam Wei, her eyes reddening.

"Sister, please take good care of yourself." At this time, Wen Mingqian had already divorced Gong Xu, so she no longer called Wei Shi "sister-in-law" but "elder sister".

The last box was loaded onto the truck, which Sanger had hired.

Wen Mingqian turned to the crowd and said, "Thank you all for seeing us off. It's terribly cold outside, so please head back quickly!"

"Sister, this is a token of the old lady's kindness. Please accept it. She said you wouldn't accept more than this, but you must take it." Madam Wei stepped forward and handed a purse to Wen Mingqian.

Wen Mingqian had already bid farewell to the old lady, and the old lady could see that his mind was made up. Although she was saddened, she did not insist.

He then wallowed in self-pity, saying that he had been too foolish back then, indulging his youngest son in keeping a mistress and bringing back that troublemaker, Song.

Wen Mingqian comforted her for a long time, advising her to take good care of herself and relax.

Wen Mingqian squeezed the purse, knowing it contained silver notes, but the amount was probably not large. So he didn't refuse: "Then please thank the old lady for me."

"And this is a small token of our appreciation from your elder brother and me. Please accept it, or you won't be leaving today." Madam Wei said, then stuffed another purse into Wen Mingqian's hand. "Take care of yourself. If you encounter any difficulties, just let me know."

The scene before him reminded Wen Mingqian of when he was wrongly accused and forced to leave the capital, and it was only Lady Wei who gave him money.

She knew Wei's character and personality well, and it would be too unreasonable of her to refuse the money.

"Thank you, sister. Please take good care of yourself! If there's anything I can help you with, please don't hesitate to ask." Wen Mingqian squeezed Wei Shi's hand, his heart filled with sorrow.

The carriage curtain was lowered, and the driver urged the horses forward, the wheels creaking on the ground.

The carriage moved slowly, but everyone knew that Wen Mingqian would never return. Gong Xu stood inside the second gate, supported by a servant; his foot injury had not yet healed.

Wen Mingqian left, and he didn't even have the courage to see him off.

"Master, it's too cold outside. Let me help you back inside," the servant said cautiously.

"Go back!" Gong Xu's words seemed to come from his chest. From the moment Wen Mingqian mentioned divorce, his heart felt like a lead weight, sinking heavily downwards.

He felt as if all the bones in his body had shattered from the fall; he had no strength to straighten his body, and even his voice was weak and feeble.

"I'll help you back to Aunt Yun's room," the servant said.

"Go to the study." Gong Xu's tone was curt.

The servant dared not disobey and helped him to the study.

After finally helping him sit down, the servant hurriedly asked, "Would the master like some tea?"

"Go and get me some wine," Gong Xu said. "Tell them to hurry."

"Master, your foot injury hasn't healed yet, you shouldn't drink alcohol," the servant couldn't help but advise.

"You think you can make decisions for me?!" Gong Xu was furious. He pushed everything on the table to the ground, smashing the brush washer to pieces and soaking the books and papers.

"Do what I tell you to do quickly. Do you think I can't even order you around?!" Gong Xu's eyes were wide open, looking quite frightening.

The servant hurriedly said, "Master, please calm down. I wouldn't dare to do it again. I'll go get you some wine right away."

He knew, of course, that Gong Xu was in a bad mood, and thought that he should not disobey him anymore, so he quickly tidied up the things on the ground and hurried out.

Yunying saw Wen Mingqian off and sat silently on the edge of the bed, lost in thought for a long time.

"Auntie, I just heard that Master was angry in his study. Would you like to go and see him?" Granny Bai, who followed Yunying in, said.

“The master is annoyed by everyone right now,” Yunying said. “Let’s wait until things calm down before we go.”

Half a day later, Yun Ying finally went to the study.

Gong Xu was already drunk at this point.

"Master, it's cold in the study. Why don't you come to my room?" Yunying knew her place and what she was supposed to do. All she needed to do was protect Gong Xu and raise her child.

She treated Gong Xu no differently than Song Xiulian had back then, except that she didn't harbor any intention to harm him.

"Waaah..." Gong Xu hugged her tightly, bursting into tears. "Why is her heart so hard? Why can't she give me a second chance? Even the sage said that even a small change can make a big difference, so why is she so cruel?!"

Even now, Gong Xu was still unwilling to give up. When he wasn't drunk, he could still pretend, but now he was as decadent and weak as a lump of mud.

"Master, don't be sad anymore." Yunying comforted him, but she didn't feel any sympathy in her heart. "Perhaps this is the end of your fate with your wife! Blame it on the fact that the matchmaker didn't tie the knot tightly enough when he did it."

"I only made a mistake unintentionally, why is she so petty? Other wives suffer just as much as she does, how come they can still get along?" Gong Xu continued to express his dissatisfaction.

"Master is drunk and can't drink anymore. Mama Bai, quickly call a few people over and carry Master back to his room to rest." Yunying rubbed her aching back; she didn't want to stand there listening to drunken ramblings.

Then a few people came in and carried Gong Xu back to the bedroom.

For the next two weeks, Gong Xu spent his days drinking, getting drunk and then sobering up, and he didn't even go to the government office anymore.

He looked utterly dejected and颓废, as if he had aged ten years in an instant.