Red makeup against the world

Chapter 8 Funeral
Xu Wanzhen's grandmother and little uncle didn't arrive until the day before the funeral. After all, her grandmother was getting old, and in addition to the loss of her beloved daughter and the exhaustion of traveling, she seemed not as energetic as before.

Hugging Xu Wanzhen and crying bitterly, Third Master Su persuaded: "Mother, you see that your niece is not well, so stop crying." Then she brought Xu Wenyu to see her again, and the old lady Su stopped her tears.

The old lady Su took her sister and brother by the hand and said: "In the future, if you have anything to do, just send me a letter." Then she pointed to Su Sanye and said: "I will ask your little uncle to open a medical clinic in this city of Suzhou, so that we can take care of you nearby. "

Xu Wanzhen said: "Grandma, don't go to war for us."

The old lady Su wiped her tears, "What are you talking about, silly boy? Don't treat grandma like this, we have planned this before."

Su Sanye is the old son of Mrs. Su, only four years older than Xu Wanzhen, and has not married a wife yet, and has a very good relationship with Xu Wanzhen.The eyebrows and eyes are lively and lively. He grew up in a medical clinic since he was a child and has outstanding talents.

Immediately raising his eyebrows, he proudly said: "Little uncle has no other skills, and medical skills are rare in the world. Don't worry, niece."

The sadness that old lady Su had just aroused was amused by these words: "You can do it."

Xu Wenyu raised his neck and asked in a childish voice, "Grandma, why didn't grandpa come?"

Mrs. Su laughed when she heard the words, "Look at how good my Yu'er is, she is so filial, she knows that she misses your grandfather. Your grandfather went to Lingnan Road to look for medicinal materials, and he has been there for half a year. He will definitely come back a year ago."

Kissed Xu Wenyu's forehead: "I will come to see you when I come back, and bring you delicious food."

On the day when Mrs. Xu was buried, in order to stabilize people's hearts, under Mrs. Xu's order, the funeral was lively and grand.

After the tea master presided over the door-sacrificing ceremony, the monks and Taoists chanted scriptures together, and the drummer played music under the command of Yin Yang Sheng.Xu Wenyu cried and dropped the clay pot, Xu Wanzhen followed behind holding the pot.

The elegiac couplets, verses, and elegiac poems sent by relatives and friends were tied up in colorful sheds and carried. Along the way, relatives and friends continued to join the funeral procession, and the Sun family was among them.

Mrs. Xu was kind and generous during her lifetime, and many people in Suzhou and outside the city benefited from her.Many people spontaneously helped the old and the young to see her off. Hei Gouzi helped his mother to walk among them, and the shopkeeper also brought the young son and his wife to see the benefactor off.It can be passed down as a good story.

After sending Aniang away, Xu Wenyu became quiet, and the little man didn't know what he was thinking.In order to get him to talk, Xu Wanzhen accompanied him to practice copybooks during the day, and at night patiently told him fairy tales from modern times to lull him to sleep. "Pinocchio" and "Snow White" made Xu Wenyu's eyes shine, and his temper regained a little lively.

When it came time to do the Qiqi ceremony, the family arrived at Guangren Temple one day in advance, and sent servants to rent a small courtyard for Xu's family to live in. The boats and cars were exhausting, and they settled down.

It was just dark that day, when it was You hour, Ge Ma came in and said, "Miss, Master Ninth has already arrived. Mo Zhu said that he was afraid that there would be too many people to meet tomorrow, so he asked if we could meet tonight?"

Xu Wanzhen said: "I will go after grandma and grandma have rested, and ask the meeting place."

By the time of Haishi, it was already dusk, and the monks, servants, and family members staying overnight in the temple had all gone to bed.

Xu Wanzhen changed into a maidservant's costume, leaving Sang Zi in the house to support her, followed Ge Ma, and quietly left the courtyard.Mo Zhu waited outside the courtyard gate, lit a bamboo lantern, and led the two of them along the path to the "Tingfeng Pavilion" in the bamboo forest behind the temple.

Arriving at the Tingfeng Pavilion, Xu Wanzhen couldn't help but secretly nodded, Master Sun Jiu acted thoughtfully.This place seems to be open in all directions and not hidden, but people can see the surrounding movement in the pavilion.

During the day, tourists come and go, but at night, because it is too quiet, no one cares about it. It is a good place for conversation.The Ninth Young Master was dressed in a blue cross-neck gown, wearing a soft-footed headband, and a standard scholar's attire. He waited alone, looking lonely.

Seeing Xu Wanzhen's approaching figure, Sun Zhitao felt his heart beat faster. How long has it been since he saw her?It turns out that love has been deeply rooted unconsciously.

The lantern gave off a dim yellow light, reflecting her face as smooth as jade, just looking at her like this, how did she lose so much weight, how did she survive these days?The expression on her face was no longer the delicate and innocent look of the past.

Only Xu Wanzhen's clear voice said: "I have seen Master Sun Jiu."

Sun Zhitao felt sour, have we become so polite?The hand that I couldn't help but want to reach out to support was retracted into the sleeve.Signaling Mo Zhu to wait outside the pavilion, Xu Wanzhen also asked Ge Ma to retreat.

Immediately suppressing his emotions, he said, "I got some news about your father's case."

Xu Wan really thought that was the case, and she heard Sun Zhitao say: "My father wrote back a letter saying 'it is related to the case of murdering the emperor's heir, and it is pending'. This case involves the royal heir, and it is pending because of the unclear meaning in the palace."

In order to avoid Xu Wanzhen's misjudgment, he deliberately informed the source of the news.

"What?!" Xu Wanzhen whispered.

She knows better than anyone that politics is the struggle between interest groups.In ancient times, when royal heirs were involved, it was simply involved in the highest level of political struggle.

No wonder the Sun family was so resolute in retiring the engagement. Before the behemoth of the royal family, the Sun family and the Xu family were nothing more than ants.He asked again: "Do you know why?"

Sun Zhitao shook his head: "I don't know the details, I only know this."

Xu Wanzhen bowed her head and pondered, the Xu family was only engaged in the fabric business, there was no reason to have any relationship with the emperor's heir.The doorway among them is really beyond reach in Suzhou, which strengthens her determination to go to the capital.

Sun Zhitao comforted: "Don't worry, involving royal heirs is a major matter, it seems that the conviction will not be so quick, there is still time to wait." After a little hesitation, he asked again: "Are you okay?"

Xu Wanzhen looked up at him, eyes full of concern.Being able to take the risk to bring this news for himself, Sun Zhitao really puts her in the bottom of his heart.He replied softly: "I'm fine. I met you today, please take care of Ninth Young Master. Don't worry about the little girl anymore." Returning the small seal with both hands.

Sun Zhitao took a deep look at her, as if he wanted to imprint her in his heart.He sneaked out of the house without telling his mother, so he had to rush back at night.At the side, Mo Zhu led the horse, and the two master and servant rode away.

After seeing Sun Zhitao, Xu Wanzhen went back to the courtyard to rest quietly.

The small courtyard is specially prepared for the female relatives who come to the temple to perform ceremonies and pay homage to the Buddha.The courtyards vary in size and are arranged according to the number of people.Usually the family lived in the same yard, and a dedicated maid was in charge of cleaning, and the more delicate work was undertaken by the personal servants of the female relatives, and the fast food was provided by the large kitchen in the temple.

Mrs. Xu lived with Xu Wenyu in the North Wing, Mrs. Su lived in the South Wing, Xu Wanzhen took Sang Zi and Ge Ma to live in the East Wing, and Mrs. Niu lived in the West Wing.Xu Sanye and Su Sanye were men, and they were placed in the courtyard of the monastery specially for male guests.

The east side chamber is composed of two houses inside and outside, Xu Wanzhen lived in the inner room, and Sangzi Ge Ma squeezed in the outer room, so the master and servant could not sleep that night.

The news brought by Sun Zhitao was too shocking. Xu Wanzhen was lying on the bed, countless thoughts flashed through her mind, but she still couldn't make up her mind. It seemed that if she didn't go to the capital, she wouldn't know what to do.

Suddenly, something flashed in her mind, and she called softly: "Sangzi."

(End of this chapter)