No matter what the secret is, we can only continue to investigate.
Gong Mingcheng asked bravely, "Miss Chang, have you discovered anything else?"
Perhaps the father looked at these women's things for the mother's sake.
He comforted himself like this.
Wei Qingyan looked around the study and said, "Go to Mrs. Gong's courtyard to have a look."
They even hid it from their two sons. The only people in the Gong family who knew Gong Changying's secret were probably the old housekeeper, Mrs. Gong and the people who served her closely.
And the reason why she was able to find clues in the study room yesterday was probably because Mrs. Gong didn't like reading, so she neglected the books on the bookshelf.
In the rest of the place, all traces have been wiped away by Mrs. Gong.
Then let’s check out Mrs. Gong’s secret first.
Why did Gong Changying, who originally did not want to marry, make people feel that the couple is harmonious after marriage? What kind of person is Mrs. Gong?
Unlike Gong Changying's courtyard, Mrs. Gong's courtyard is very luxurious.
The courtyard is filled with flowers of various colors. Even though she has passed away, those flowers are still taken care of and grow very well.
Just because of the strong resentment, there is a gloomy atmosphere in this yard.
She walked around the house yesterday and didn't find that Mrs. Gong's obsession was probably eaten away by Gong Changying's ghostly resentment.
"From what you two said, Mr. Gong and Mrs. Gong were very loving when they were alive. What makes you feel this way?"
Wei Qingyan asked, looking at the flowers all over the courtyard.
"They never quarreled. My father treated my mother very well. In addition to buying books, he also bought clothes, jewelry, rouge and other items for my mother in his private house.
My mother is also obsessed with her father. Most of my father's clothes were sewn by her own hands. It was not until she got older and her eyesight was not as good as before that she hired others to make it. "
After Gong Mingcheng finished speaking, he asked, "Miss Chang, is this a good couple?"
Wei Qingyan has never seen a real loving couple.
My mother is Xu Xian, much younger than my father. In my impression, although they never quarreled, they always seemed a bit polite and distant when they got along.
However, seeing Gong Mingcheng getting along with her eldest sister gave her some insights.
Wei Qingyan asked instead, "How is the relationship between Mr. Gong and Mrs. Gong? Is there any quarrel?"
Gong Mingcheng's expression tightened.
He was very happy and had been married for many years, but his feelings for her had not changed.
However, the two of them will inevitably have quarrels. They have different opinions on teaching children, different living habits, and even occasionally when he is dragged out by his colleagues to listen to music and socialize, Shiran will have a little temper with him and push him away. Rush to the study to rest.
He believed that his relationship with Shiran was no worse than that of his father and mother.
However, in my memory, my parents have never had any trouble.
He also remembered that his mother had always been in good health when she was young, but it took twelve years after giving birth to him before she had a second brother.
Could it be that, in private, they are not as close as they appear?
Gong Mingcheng's expression cracked slightly.
Perhaps, his father and mother are not as loving as he thought!
Gong Minglu's face is not much better than his. They are both smart people, and they can tell.
It's just that I have never speculated about my parents like this before.
Wei Qingyan took in the two people's expressions completely and already had the answer in his heart.
When teeth and tongues are still fighting, how can two people who live together all day long have no quarrels at all?
Even though she and Shi Yu were once so close, they often had quarrels over trivial matters.
On the other hand, she and Du Xueyi had never quarreled. That was because Du Xueyi regarded her as the boss from the beginning and could only obey her.
Wei Qingyan was suddenly stunned. How could she compare the relationship between Shi Yu and her to getting along as a couple?
That's ridiculous.
She calmed down her expression and stepped into the house.
Wei Qingyan walked around the house and finally stopped in Mrs. Gong's bedroom.
The most conspicuous thing in the bedroom was a large wardrobe, which covered a whole wall. Wei Qingyan opened it and there were two sets of clothes inside.
When things got to this point, Gong Mingcheng knew everything and said, "My mother likes to buy clothes and jewelry, but she also thought it would look unsightly on her upper body if her clothes were folded under the box, so she ordered someone to build this big wardrobe.
When she passed away, the jewelry was distributed to her daughter-in-law and granddaughters as a memorial to her, and we were ordered to burn her clothes, shoes and socks and take them away.
The remaining two sets were sent by Xiu Yi Fang after she passed away. It was already past the first seven days of her life, so I kept them to reflect on. "
Xiuyifang is a relatively famous shop in the capital, specializing in tailor-made clothes for official wives, and Wei Qingyan is no stranger to it.
In the past, most of the clothes worn by my mother and Wanyi came from their home.
The reason why Xiu Yi Fang is so popular is not only because of its good craftsmanship and new styles, but also because of its fast speed and punctuality.
"Why didn't it arrive until the first seven days?"
As far as she knew, Mrs. Gong had been ill for three months before she passed away. It was unlikely that she would have had her clothes made by someone else because she was so ill. That was because she had placed an order at Xiu Yi Fang before she fell ill.
What kind of clothes take months to make? Wei Qingyan stretched out his hand to touch the dress.
Gong Mingcheng recalled, "This fabric was rare and was brought to the Wei Dynasty by Persian merchants. At that time, many ladies and ladies in the capital wanted it, and my father used his connections to buy it for his mother at a large price.
Not long after, his father passed away, and his mother felt sad and had no intention of making new clothes. Later, something happened to Minglou's eldest son, and the fabric was kept in the Xiuyi Workshop. "
"I also remember this. The manager of the clothing store once came to ask if the fabric would be sent back or if it would be made into clothes as promised."
Gong Minglu added that he happened to be visiting his mother at the time, “My mother said that she would not make it to her size until she was about to die.
It was impossible for Xiu Yi Fang to keep an eye on her mother all the time. She only started making these clothes after her mother passed away. However, her mother originally requested Su embroidery. It happened that the embroiderer who was good at Su embroidery was ill, so she delayed it for a few days and missed the first seven days. . "
At that time, when he heard his mother's words, he felt unlucky and sad, so he was deeply impressed.
"Make it according to her size?" Wei Qingyan had shaken off the clothes. It was indeed made to the size of an ordinary woman.
When the clothing store receives an order, the buyer's measurements will be sent to the clothing store together with the fabric. Why does Mrs. Gong have to warn her like this?
Looking at the material and style of the clothes, they really don’t suit the old lady’s age.
Also, before the fabric could be used to make clothes, Gong Changying passed away. In other words, Gong Changying was about to die, but Mrs. Gong had the leisure to go to Xiuyi Shop to customize clothes?
There was a shadow in Wei Qingyan's mind, which gradually took shape.
Gong Minglu nodded, "That's what mother said."
At this moment, he also realized that something was wrong.
Could it be that the one I sent earlier wasn’t my mother’s size?
Gong Mingcheng was shocked again and hurriedly said, "I'll ask Gong Jun to go to the Clothes Show."
There must be records in Xiuyi Square.
While waiting for Gong Jun to come back, Wei Qingyan looked at every corner of Mrs. Gong's room.
No other findings were found.
"Where is the old man who served the old lady now?"
Gong Minglou said, "The people who serve my mother personally are Aunt Yu and Aunt Wu. They were the maids of my mother when she was in her parents' home. They came with her as a bride. Before her death, my mother returned their deeds of sale to them.
Grandma Yu also died of illness about half a year after her mother's death, and Grandma Wu followed her son and daughter-in-law back to her hometown to raise her. "
Arrangements have been made for the person before death. Should he be raised with honor or sent away from afar?
Wei Qingyan raised his eyes and asked, "How long is the distance from the capital?"
"About half a month or so."
It took a month to go back and forth, but there was no time.
Wei Qingyan found a chair and sat down.
Gong Changying only had an old housekeeper who was serving him closely, and he died.
Of the two people serving Mrs. Gong, one is dead and the other is far away from the capital.
The two sons were close to them, but they were unaware of their secret. It was obvious that they deliberately concealed it, and they would only be more on guard against the rest of the servants in the mansion.
If his suspicion came true, then why did they get married in the first place?
