When Dongfang Chengtian mentioned the word "mother" in front of his brothers, he obviously hesitated. But Dongfang Shiming didn't show any emotion. He nodded and put down his chopsticks: "Wait a minute, I'll go see my father."
"Yes." Dongfang Chengtian agreed, "After investigating for so long, I should first talk to my father."
Fu Yunge was also present. Listening to the conversation between the two brothers, although he knew something about the situation in his heart, he was still confused.
Or rather, it was precisely because he knew a little that he was even more unclear about the situation of the Dongfang family.
However, Dongfang Family’s good stuff is reflected in all aspects. As the master of a tea house, he could naturally recognize that the tea used by the Dongfang family as a warm-up tea was not something that ordinary people could afford.
The reception banquet carefully prepared by the servants was very simple, and Dongfang Shiming did not spend much time in Shi Yitang. It seems that he has gained a lot since returning from this trip and wants to share it with everyone as soon as possible.
Even though she left her hometown at a young age, Dongfang Shiming now has no maternal qualities at all. Following Dongfang Chengtian, the two seemed to be brothers who had been living together for more than ten years, and they had a tacit understanding in every move. After dinner, they went to Nuanzhuzhai together.
And the real head of this great Eastern family is recuperating in Nuanzhuzhai.
Dongfang Shiming invited Fu Yunge to join him, and Dongfang Chengtian did not refuse. Fu Yunge originally intentionally avoided other people's family affairs, but since Dongfang Shiming wanted to involve himself, it seemed that he could help in some way.
Hu Gan and others led the crowd in front, and the guards and servants of the family were in order. From Shi Yitang to Nuanzhuzhai, there is a short section of clean stone pavement, which shows that Dongfang Chengtian has already had someone clean it.
Who would have thought that Dongfang Shiming and others saw Dongfang Bi again outside the door of Nuanzhuzhai.
The younger sister was a little surprised but not surprised by their arrival. Just when she was about to turn around and run away, she was stopped by Dongfang Chengtian: "Bi'er, let's go in together. It's too cold outside, be careful of catching a cold."
When Dongfang Bi heard what her elder brother said, she didn't run away again. Dongfang Shiming smiled slightly at her, but she tilted her head to avoid him.
Sigh. Dongfang Shiming followed his eldest brother and opened the door of Nuanzhuzhai.
The rushing snow poured into the studio and quickly melted into a few drops of water on the ground.
Then, the person who came into everyone's sight was the head of the Dongfang family who was currently in charge of the entire clan.
When Fu Yunge saw this person, there seemed to be no difference at first glance. It seems that this is just an old man who is over sixty years old, but from his pupils, one can see a kind of sophistication and stability that has experienced many vicissitudes of life.
At this moment, the head of the Dongfang family has been bedridden for several months due to illness.
"……Father."
Dongfang Shiming looked at the old man in front of him and let out a low cry. Dongfang Chengtian took him to the bedside so that his father could see more clearly.
"Father, little brother Shiming is here to see you."
The head of the Dongfang family was lying on the bed, his gray head like a snowball. Hearing the call, he slowly turned sideways and looked at his son who had come to his bed.
Next to him, there was a woman who seemed to be in her thirties. When the two brothers arrived, the woman politely avoided them and gave them the entire edge of the bed.
Dongfang Bi came over from the crowd. The woman held a small ladle filled with concoction, held Dongfang Bi with one hand, and retreated out of the door.
Fu Yunge looked at the scene in front of him. No one said anything, but there was always something strange in his eyes.
He actually has some understanding. The woman in front of me should be the second wife of the head of the Dongfang family and the mother of Dongfang Bi. As for the mothers of Dongfang Shiming and Dongfang Chengtian, they passed away early due to some reasons.
However, Dongfang Shiming's attitude towards his father seems to be a bit subtle.
But how could the relationship between father and son not be subtle? I would like to ask why such a big family allowed their own flesh and blood to wander outside, not even caring about life and death, and only remembered him after so many years?
"Father, you should take care of yourself."
Dongfang Shiming said, "I have also obtained a prescription for your illness during this trip. I believe that the prescription from this miracle doctor will be of great benefit to my father."
As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper from his arms. There was a prescription written on it and he handed it to Dongfang Chengtian for observation.
Fu Yunge also looked over. But at first glance, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.
The writing on it was obviously Bo Wuque's handwriting. I heard that Bai Wuque was also in Shengpingtian during this time. It seems that Dongfang Shiming made a special trip to find him.
"Okay, thank you for worrying so much." Dongfang Chengtian folded the prescription and handed it to the servants around him, "You go and take the medicine according to this prescription, and there must be no mistake."
Several servants Nuonuo left. Dongfang Shiming watched them go out, then turned around again.
"Tomorrow...cough, cough, cough."
Patriarch Dongfang tried to get up, but his chest suddenly started shaking violently. The two brothers quickly helped him lie down, and his symptoms slowly improved.
"Ho, ho... Tomorrow, I am aware of my current situation, and there is nothing I can do to save my life. Even at this age, it can be said that my life is over... I just feel guilty for you."
Dongfang Shiming slowly held his hand, only to feel that the back of his hand was very thin, and he could vaguely feel the pulsation of blood vessels under the skin.
"Father doesn't have to blame himself." He was silent for a long time before saying softly, "What happened back then was not my father's fault. And I am healthy and sound now, so my father still needs to pay more attention to himself first."
Hearing Dongfang Shiming mention that year, the head of the Dongfang family and Dongfang Chengtian paused slightly.
"Alas..." Patriarch Dongfang stared blankly above his head, as if his soul had seen the scene from that year again, "In the end, it was my impulse that wronged you for so many years..."
Looking at his frail father, Dongfang Shiming would not have any resentment towards him no matter what. He shook his head, even though he thought about the pain of leaving his hometown all these years, he could feel relieved.
"Shi Ming, have you come up with any results during this period of investigation?" Dongfang Chengtian asked first when he saw this.
Obviously, this is also a concern for their whole family. Patriarch Dongfang frowned, but quickly turned his attention to Dongfang Shiming.
The servants stepped back knowingly. Fu Yunge was about to retreat together, but Dongfang Shiming winked at him. Fu Yunge hesitated and stayed hesitantly.
"……have."
Dongfang Shiming said methodically: "The Dongfang family has left too few clues about what happened back then. Based on the few incomplete clues that old man Hu Wei left in the lower world at that time, I roughly determined several places where the incident occurred."
"Back at Shengpingtian, I visited those possible locations one by one. And now that I have found it, the origin of everything there should be able to be determined——"
