Chen Yuying, also known as "Sister-in-law Sun": Mao Zedong's nanny, witnessed Yang Kaihui's heroic sacrifice

Chen Yuying was born in a poor peasant family in Batang, Ningxiang County. She was the nanny of Mao Zedong and Yang Kaihui at the time.

In December 1926, Mao Zedong’s eldest son Anying was 4 years old, his second son Anqing was two years old, and his third son was also pregnant in Yang Kaihui’s belly. Mao Zedong was busy with his revolutionary cause, and his family was in urgent need of a nanny to take care of his children.

Chen Yuying was born into poverty. She was sold by her parents as a child bride when she was a child. When she was 10 years old, she was arranged to go out to work.

She was 30 years old that year and was introduced to the Chairman's house. After Mao Zedong learned about her family situation, he smiled warmly and said: "You help us, we don't distinguish between each other, I and You are a friend." Chen Yuying had been a nanny for other families for more than ten years. The "masters" were all arrogant, bossing her around, and then bowing to the powerful people outside. Chen Yuying felt that Mao Zedong's family seemed different from them. Her eyes became a little brighter, so Chen Yuying, who had been short of love since childhood, stayed like this.

Chen Yuying’s husband’s surname was Sun. She was already 30 years old when she came here, so everyone called her “Sister-in-law Sun”.

When he first came here, Mao Zedong guessed that she could not read. He was afraid that she would not be able to find her way back, so he wrote her name and address on a piece of cloth and asked her to hang it in her clothes button. It was very convenient for her to ask for directions.

In 1927, Mrs. Sun followed Mao Zedong’s family to Wuchang. In Wuchang, Mao Zedong was busy with the revolutionary movement day and night. He held meetings with revolutionary comrades during the day and organized meetings and wrote reports at night. Even most of the three meals were eaten at a large round table with the revolutionary comrades. Yang Kaihui helped Mao Zedong copy and organize materials, often until midnight. Sister-in-law Sun later recalled, "While he was in Changsha Wangluyuan and in Wuchang, Mao Zedong wrote the glorious book "Inspection Report on the Peasant Movement in Hunan."

Mao Zedong was very kind to her, and Mao Zedong lived a simple life. , not particular about food and clothing. At that time, Mao Zedong only had one white shirt, which could not be washed casually but had to be washed in an arranged manner. Once, after Sun's sister-in-law had just finished washing and not drying herself, Mao Zedong said that she had to wear a white shirt for a meeting, and asked where he could not find it. This was very embarrassing for Sun's sister-in-law. He would not be kicked out because of this and lose his "job", but Mao Zedong grinned, said nothing, and went out carrying an old gray cloth. That smile seemed so warm to Sister-in-law Sun, and warm tears flowed down her face. Without any extra words, Sister-in-law Sun went to play with the three Mao brothers with a smile.

At that time, Mao Zedong was not the chairman, but Chen Yuying felt that he was better than the chairman.

In fact, Sun’s sister-in-law’s salary was five yuan a month at first. Yang Kaihui was a little bit embarrassed at that time. Later, Sun’s sister-in-law learned about the family situation and she and the Mao family all treated her like a family member, so Sun’s sister-in-law offered to waive the salary. .

"Big feet, you are so energetic with short hair!" This is what Yang Kaihui said to Sun's sister-in-law. Sun's family was so poor that she couldn't even wrap her feet when she was young. Later, she couldn't grow her hair long because of her work. It was convenient, so I cut my hair short. This was not very acceptable in the society at that time, and most of Sun's former owners also discriminated against her because of this. However, Yang Kaihui said that binding feet and bundling hair in pigtails were bad habits of cannibalism and were things that oppressed people's minds in ancient feudal society. We must get rid of these bad habits, and everyone should be equal! Although Sun's sister-in-law didn't understand, she felt that there was a bright light in Yang Kaihui's eyes. In that light, it seemed that everyone had no bound feet or braids, and they all smiled from the bottom of their hearts, which was warm and desirable. Sister-in-law Sun smiled gratefully and replied happily: It is indeed true!

Another time, Mrs. Sun accidentally broke the thermos bottle at home. She was so anxious that her face turned red and she wanted to cry without tears. After Yang Kaihui saw it, she smiled and comforted her by saying, "The old won't go, and the new won't come." In fact, the economic situation of the Mao family was already very bad at that time, and Yang Kaihui had to save money and figure out how to buy a new hot water kettle.

At that time, Mao Zedong was a pioneer of the revolution, so his home naturally became a "gathering" place for revolutionary comrades. Sister-in-law Sun sat outside the door, pouring water and tea for them every once in a while. Inside the room, the words were filled with passionate words and rebukes, and the hearty laughter of the revolutionaries could be heard from time to time. Although Sister-in-law Sun couldn't understand it, she somehow felt more confident and hopeful about the future.

After a party, Mao Zedong would often ask Sister-in-law Sun to go out and buy some steamed buns and the like to "treat" his friends. Yang Kaihui would always remind her with a smile: "Sister-in-law, don't forget to buy one for yourself!"

At that time, Yang Kaihui was as gentle as her mother, and I was so happy. Sister-in-law Sun thought so in her heart.

On October 24, 1930, the autumn wind was bleak, the leaves on both sides of the street were rustling, and the sky was always gloomy. Mao Zedong's house was surrounded by a group of people. The leader knocked on the door. After Yang Kaihui opened the door and saw it, his hands shook and he said calmly: "What's the matter?"

"Nothing. Please come to Changsha."

Mao Anying, who looked sleepy but looked determined, said: "No, no! My mother is a good person and won't go anywhere!" The leader said fiercely. , "Take this little Communist Party away with you." Yang Kaihui cursed bitterly: "If you want to arrest me, arrest me. Why do you want to arrest my child?"

Sister-in-law Sun came out in a hurry when she heard the noise, but as soon as she came out, she was tied up by Wu Hua Da. At this time, Mao Zedong was still carrying out the revolutionary movement in Jinggangshan.

Yang Kaihui said: This is just my nanny.

The enemy said: This nanny is extraordinary and must be arrested!

Sister-in-law Sun didn't care about herself at all. She just looked at the arrested child and Yang Kaihui and felt uncomfortable.

Later in prison, Yang Kaihui was tortured, but she still said the word "I don't know". Before Yang Kaihui was executed, Sun's sister-in-law shouted, "Kill me if you want to kill me." However, the murderer They ignored the children's wails, and Yang Kaihui's strength was imprinted in Sister-in-law Sun's heart. No matter what kind of torture she suffered from then on, Sister-in-law Sun learned to be as "ignorant" as Yang Kaihui.

Fortunately, they were finally released and the children went to Datong Kindergarten. Sun's sister-in-law was closely monitored. Although she came out, she could not go back. In desperation, Sister-in-law Sun had no choice but to go back to her hometown. In her hometown, Sister-in-law Sun has always believed in what Yang Kaihui said, "The revolution will definitely succeed, and this day will not be long."

When she heard that her children's Datong Kindergarten was disbanded, she was confused and extremely worried. But nothing can be done. After hearing that Mao Zedong had won the war and New China was founded, she cheered and was as ecstatic as a child.

In 1950, Sun's sister-in-law met Mao Anying. "After 20 years of separation, Anying was very affectionate to me and very concerned about my life..." Chen Yuying was very excited. Soon, Mao Anying wrote another long letter to She said that the acting chairman said hello to An Qing.

In 1957, Sun’s sister-in-law met Mao Zedong for the first time after many years of separation. “I met Chairman Mao, whom I missed day and night. As soon as we met, she shook hands with me cordially and talked for a long time.” Chen Yuying recalled excitedly , Later, when Sun's sister-in-law and Mao Zedong reminisced about Anying and Kaihui, Sun's sister-in-law burst into tears, and Chairman Mao said in a relaxed tone: Anying is a good child, and Kaihui is a good comrade. Sun's sister-in-law has been with Mao Zedong's family for many years. How could she not know what Mao Zedong's temper was? She knew that this was Mao Zedong comforting her, and she was afraid that she would blame herself too much. Thinking about it, Mrs. Sun burst into tears.

In Beijing, Mao Zedong and Sun's sister-in-law had lunch together. When Sun's sister-in-law said goodbye and returned to her hometown, Mao Zedong wrote the three characters "Mao Zedong" in her notebook. After that, Chairman Mao often wrote to Sun's sister-in-law despite his busy schedule, and sponsored her daughter's studies many times. Sister-in-law Sun burst into tears of gratitude and called herself the happiest person in the world.

In 1982, before her death, Mrs. Sun said to her daughter, "I'm leaving to see Kai Hui and Mao Zedong..."