Preamble:
Have you ever wondered whether an ordinary peasant woman can break the shackles of identity and win the sincere respect of the upper class in that feudal society with clear classes and disparities between the rich and the poor? Have you ever thought that in that era of power and money supremacy, a seemingly ordinary gift can carry deep friendship and life understanding?
1. Grandma Liu stepped into the gate of Rongguo Mansion for the first time
It was a cold winter day, and Grandma Liu was alone and set foot on the road to Rongguo Mansion. Although her steps are faltering, her heart is full of anticipation. As an unknown old peasant woman, she never imagined that one day she would be able to set foot in this splendid mansion.
The gate of Rongguo Mansion is majestic and majestic, and the stone lion in front of the gate seems to be vigilant against every intruder. Grandma Liu took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to step in. Everywhere she looked, the power and wealth of the family were evident. The high city walls, the carved houses, everything dazzled her, as if she had stepped into a whole new world.
Walking across the long covered bridge, Grandma Liu came to the backyard. This is Wang Xifeng's territory, and she is the actual ruler of Rongguo Mansion. I saw Wang Xifeng wearing a luxurious mink coat, his steps were vigorous, and his eyebrows revealed an unbeatable majesty. She was surrounded by a group of maids, obedient, for fear of the slightest mistake.
Grandma Liu's heart was pounding, she had never seen such a noble woman. She cautiously told Wang Xifeng about her intentions, hoping to gain a trace of mercy and funding.
However, Wang Xifeng's gaze was like a sharp sword, stabbing Grandma Liu not daring to look directly. There was a hint of impatience in her words, as if to say, how dare you, an inconspicuous old woman, set foot in this sacred place.
Wang Xifeng casually took out ten taels of silver and coldly ordered Grandma Liu to leave. Grandma Liu took the silver, her heart was mixed, she knew that this was her only chance, but she also felt deeply humiliated. She lowered her head and slowly exited the gate of Rongguo Mansion, her heart full of helplessness and disappointment. She never imagined that she would be treated so coldly and despised in this mansion of great wealth.
Second, Grandma Liu's humor moved Jia's mother
Winter turned to spring, and Grandma Liu's figure appeared in front of the door of Rongguo Mansion again. This time, she was not intimidated by the majesty of the door god, but with a hint of calmness. She knew that only by showing her difference could she impress the owner of the mansion.
Grandma Liu stepped into the mansion and walked through the corridor, every step seemed extraordinarily calm. She came to Jia's mother's room, where Jia's mother was sitting. Mother Jia is the mother of Rongguo Mansion, and her status is transcendent, even Wang Xifeng must be respectful to her.
Jia Mu's kind face was particularly kind in the warm room. Grandma Liu stood in front of her and began to tell the story of her hometown. Her words are vivid and interesting, full of local atmosphere, but also witty and humorous. She narrated the scenery of the fields in her hometown, the scenes of the peasants' hard work, and the children in the village playing and playing, everything was so real and moving.
Every detail she tells is vivid, as if she has taken Jia Mu to that distant field. Mother Jia's face showed a smile that she hadn't seen for a long time, and she was moved by Grandma Liu's sincerity and humor. In this splendid world, Grandma Liu's simplicity and nature are particularly precious. A glimmer of light flashed in Jia Mu's eyes, she liked such truth, such unadorned.
After three rounds of drinking, Jia's mother poured wine for Grandma Liu and ordered someone to give a generous gift. Grandma Liu was very excited in her heart, she never thought that she, an ordinary old woman, could win such an honor.
She thanked her again and again, and her heart was full of gratitude to Jia's mother. She understands that kindness and tolerance can warm people's hearts and show the brilliance of humanity in the impermanence of life.
3. The decline of Rongguofu
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is another three years. Grandma Liu stepped into the Rongguo Mansion again with a heavy heart. This time, she saw a very different picture.
The stone lion in front of the door is still the same, but it has lost its former luster, and the painting of the door god is peeling off, which looks mottled. The yard was overgrown with weeds, the snow was uncleaned, and it was desolate. The once bustling scene is gone, replaced by a dead silence.
Her pace slowed involuntarily, and an inexplicable sadness welled up in her heart. Gone are the days of prosperity and replaced by a depression. It was as if she was in a new world, a world that was as different from the past.
When she walked into the inner courtyard, she saw that the servants and maids in the house looked hurried, and they were no longer in order. The decline of the Rongguo Mansion, like a sudden storm, swept away this once glorious mansion. Everything has changed, and the former wealth and glory are gone, replaced by a bleak and desolate.
Grandma Liu's heart was full of doubts and uneasiness, she didn't know what was going on. She tries to find her former acquaintances, only to find that many have left. Those once majestic servants are now gone.
Her steps became heavy, and each step felt like stepping on the abyss of her soul. She knows that she has witnessed the rise and fall of a family and even an era. The decline of Rongguo Mansion is like a mirror, reflecting the changes of that era. The change of power, the transfer of wealth, everything is a reminder to people, whether rich or poor, they should remain humble and indifferent.
Fourth, Grandma Liu's kindness is re-giving
After learning of Wang Xifeng's misfortune, Grandma Liu's heart could no longer be calm. She decided to go desperately to find the noble lady who had given her a favor.
She took her grandson Ban'er and embarked on a long journey. The wind was cold and the road was difficult, but she had only one thought in her heart: to repay her kindness. She knew that although she was poor, she still had a grateful heart. Wang Xifeng once helped her, and now it is her turn to reciprocate.
After several days of trekking, Grandma Liu finally found Wang Xifeng in Guazhou. Seeing that Wang Xifeng, who was once high, is now so down, Grandma Liu's heart is full of sourness. She remembered Wang Xifeng's indifference to her back then, and remembered her helplessness and humiliation at that time. However, instead of holding a grudge, she developed an incomparable sense of sympathy.
Without hesitation, she took out all her savings, bought Sister Qiao, and brought Wang Xifeng back to her home. In Grandma Liu's humble farmhouse, Wang Xifeng felt the warmth that had been lost for a long time. She looked at Grandma Liu, her eyes full of gratitude and respect. Grandma Liu's true feelings and persistence made her deeply appreciate the greatness of human nature.
Just as Wang Xifeng was about to leave, Grandma Liu took out two plain cotton clothes from the bottom of the box and handed them to her with both hands. Although these two clothes are simple and unpretentious, for Grandma Liu, they are all her belongings. She gave this most precious thing to Wang Xifeng, hoping to warm her body and mind.
Wang Xifeng took the clothes and tears welled up in his eyes. She understands that behind this gift, she carries Grandma Liu's deep gratitude and blessings to her. In this unpredictable world, only sincere emotions can travel through time and space and become eternal memories. Those two cotton clothes are the most precious gift from Grandma Liu to Wang Xifeng.
Epilogue:
Grandma Liu's story tells us that no matter what status you are, sincere humanity is the most valuable quality. She warmed the hearts of others with her kindness and tolerance, and also warmed a page of history.
Those two simple cotton clothes carry her deep gratitude to Wang Xifeng, and also carry her understanding of the world: money and status will eventually pass away, and only sincere emotions are eternal. They bear witness to a friendship that transcends class, to the purest side of human nature.
Let us learn from Grandma Liu's spirit, warm the world with kindness, embrace each other with tolerance, and ignite the brilliance of human nature with sincere emotion! In this ever-changing world, only sincere emotion is eternal. Let's work together to warm each other's hearts and embrace the world with love and kindness.