Gu Chengzhen promised his father-in-law before his death that he would live up to his wife Shen Congxin throughout his life.
Three years later, a letter from the capital was delivered to Shen Congxin. The letter said, "Girl, come quickly, my uncle wants to take a concubine!"
So, in the early summer of Xuanzheng 42, Shen Congxin came to Beijing and lived in Qingyun Lane
For many years after that, she and Gu Chengzhen lived together in Qingyun Lane.
They spent a long time witnessing the change of dynasties, and also witnessed the various changes in the world in the prosperous age.
Shen Congxin asked Gu Chengzhen, "What kind of world do you want?"
Gu Chengzhen said, "When I was young, I wanted everyone to have books to read. Later, I wanted everyone to have enough to eat and clothes to wear. Later, I wanted everyone to live like a human being."
Shen Congxin said, "This is difficult."
Gu Chengzhen smiled: "Someone has to do it."
Shen Congxin smiled, "Then just do it."
Intention: As long as you work hard, you will gain something