Shi Nuan was not visiting the old house for the first time, but she had only explored it seriously twice.
The first time was when Song Yichuan brought her here, about two years ago.
The second time was with Song Yansheng, which is now.
Although this old house has existed for decades, it’s clear that it has been refurbished every year. The overall feeling is still very elegant and grand.
Many of the scenes have not changed at all from two years ago.
Back then, Shi Nuan quite liked this place, feeling it was ancient and peaceful, a good place for reading.
But Song Yichuan shook his head and said he liked it when he was young, but now he likes it less and less.
Shi Nuan was, of course, surprised and asked him why?
Song Yichuan said, "When Second Uncle was fourteen, the Song Family faced a sudden change. The once flourishing Song Group found itself in an awkward position without a leader. Later, my father took over Song Group, and even later, Second Uncle was sent abroad after some incidents. I was young and didn’t quite understand the complexities involved, but as I grow older, I feel that everything may not be as simple as I thought..."
He said, "This house was indeed my favorite place, but afterwards, I became increasingly afraid to come here. When facing Second Uncle, Second Grandmother, and this courtyard that brought me joy in my youth, I only feel guilt... I actually asked Second Uncle how my father acquired Song Group back then, but he didn’t say much. Even if he didn’t say, I understood!"
Later, Song Yichuan looked into Shi Nuan’s eyes, gently rubbing her fingers, and asked, "Nuannuan, if one day in the future you discover that some things or some people, like me, are not as good as you imagine, will you stop liking me? Hate me? Or even despise me?"
At that time, Shi Nuan’s answer was: No.
In her eyes, Song Yichuan had always been so clean, pure, and kind, always protecting her and accompanying her like a big brother. How could he possibly be a bad person?
Now, with Song Yichuan dead, thinking of his past words, Shi Nuan’s emotions were still somewhat melancholic.
She glanced at Song Yansheng and asked, "Second Uncle, this garden is so nice, why don’t you come back to live here?"
The garden is large, with a great environment, yet usually only Yu Yao lives here, which indeed is too lonely.
Although a bit distant from the city, the Song Mansion is also a bit far from the city.
Including Dong Garden as well.
Yu Yao has been widowed for many years, and Song Yansheng is considered a very filial person, so why wouldn’t he want to come back and live with Yu Yao?
Shi Nuan was indeed curious!
Song Yansheng’s thin lips moved slightly, and he said, "Because this place, is both my joy and my sorrow..."
Joy and sorrow? Shi Nuan did not understand.
Song Yansheng said, "The Song Family once rose from here, but it also fell from here. There are many things I want to remember, but more things I want to forget. So I chose to leave. Of course, another reason is that I want to build a garden that belongs to me, Song Yansheng, and the people I want to protect in the future, where we will only have happy and blissful memories and our glorious lives!"
Shi Nuan was startled for a moment.
Song Yansheng lightly tapped her fingers and smiled, "Okay, don’t think too much. Mom should be back by now. Let’s also go back!"
Shi Nuan nodded and said, "Okay..."
Song Yansheng reached out and playfully touched her little nose, "I told you not to think too much, and you really didn’t ask any questions... you’re quite an obedient little wife!"