My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

An old man died in the fifth house. They, Xiyuan, wanted to pay 1,800 taels for funeral arrangements. Why not grab it?

So Shang Shiro said angrily.

Sixth brother can do whatever he wants, so why bother using us brothers as shields?

Shang Ji said sarcastically without anger.

What the fourth brother said is really funny. I grew up in Gu's family. The days when I met and talked to my fifth uncle were very rare. I was willing to give five hundred taels to do my best. Why do you people suffer from this old man every day? The grandnephew who has been blessed by you is here to care about me? Where did you learn this rule?

He glanced at Mrs. Wei in one glance, and his words were just a direct accusation that Mrs. Wei didn't know how to teach her son.

Seeing that he could make more money, Shang Yu'an was also very excited. Shang Ji was not so pleasing to his eyes in the past, so he quickly agreed.

What Rokuro said is that Shiro and Qirou are also grand-nephews, so they should do their part.

This was all he said, and Shang Shiro could only endure this tone.

Fortunately, it was only five hundred taels, not 550,000 taels, and Shang Silang could also get it.

It's just that they all paid for it, but Shang Ji took away his good reputation, which made both Si Lang and Si Lang's wife unhappy.

Shang Qilang didn't say anything on this matter. He just followed what his parents and brothers did.

A wonderful reunion dinner was interrupted by the death of the fifth old man before he even had time to eat it.

Shang Yukuan has always been a soft-hearted person, so he said sadly after sending Shang Yuan away.

I feel sorry for my fifth uncle for letting him go like this. Although we are separated from each other, you brothers should pay more attention to the days of filial piety that should be observed these days.

They are not living in the same house, so one month of mourning is enough.

It's just that the first month of the year is a day of frequent visits, and there is also Wei Jialian's hairpin ceremony and the annual banquet in the East Palace. They may not be able to keep this day of filial piety.

But at the moment, no one refuted the words of the Duke Shang Yukuan, which gave him some comfort.

After this incident, they had no intention of eating, so after sitting for a while, Shang Ji and others set off back to the general's mansion.

It was deserted when I arrived, and it was silent when I left.

Those who knew it said that the Duke's Mansion and the General's Mansion were blood relatives, while those who didn't know thought it was just a visit between officials.

There was no lively and joyful atmosphere at all.

While the carriage was driving, Shang Ji and Du Jingyi were both a little silent, obviously still digesting the news.

In fact, the most difficult thing about my fifth uncle's injury was the month after he fell. At that time, he was still breathing heavily. How could it happen that he was gone today? I think there might be something else going on here.

Du Jingyi had just looked at his fourth uncle Shang Yu'an carefully several times. His eyes were naturally sad and sad, but they lacked the shock and surprise of his father's sudden death.

It was as if he had known for a long time that the Fifth Old Master would die today, or something else.

Du Jingyi's intuition has always been very accurate, so Shang Ji whispered after hearing this.

I'll let Liu Xun investigate this matter, but Osmanthus Alley is going to be lively again this time.

The spies originally placed in the fifth and third rooms, Shang Ji, had already withdrawn. They were just two useless chess pieces and did not need such attention and treatment.

But now Wulang and Wulang's wife have to return to Osmanthus Alley, and the third and fifth bedrooms are together again. Thinking about it, you know that they will not live in peace.

Therefore, I am afraid that there will be less surveillance.

Without the second sister-in-law in the third room, I feel that things are not going well. But as for the fifth sister-in-law, I always feel that she is still making trouble, but I haven't had the chance yet.

Speaking of it, each of Du Jingyi's sisters-in-law has his or her own merits.

My sister-in-law is upright, but a little pedantic.

The second sister-in-law is cruel and cruel, and she is also a sharp-tongued person. Now she is not only divorced, but also blamed. She probably won't be able to get out of that prison.

The third sister-in-law is low-key, and she is not seen in public on weekdays. She looks like she is willing to live a peaceful life.

The fourth sister-in-law was always proud and arrogant, and her son suffered such a calamity, which made her dislike everyone. If her parents' family hadn't been so powerful, and her mother-in-law was her biological aunt, she would have been punished long ago with her face.

As for the fifth sister-in-law, she seemed to be a little clever in the past. I wonder if she will change her mind after this incident.

After Du Jingyi went through all these things in his mind, he unconsciously touched his hard stomach.

Shang Ji thought she was worried, so he put his hand over her and said comfortingly.

If you don't want to take care of it, just stay in the house and take good care of yourself. Anyway, it's hard to go anywhere in the snow. As for the posts I sent, I have excuses to reject them now.

Du Jingyi couldn't help but laugh when he heard what he said.

General, you are so naive, aren't you? Since we want to gain a foothold in Sui'an City, we naturally have to deal with everyone. I refuse to accept any occasion. It also makes outsiders think that I am arrogant. No. It’s easy to get along with.”

Don't worry, my pregnancy is very stable. If nothing else, I can't help but go to the prince's banquet.

Shang Ji also agreed with this, put his arms around her and said.

Well, it's up to you.

The wind and snow gradually subsided, and after the Duke's office announced the death of the fifth old man, the family also received some funeral gifts one after another.

Although it was not in vain, everyone in the Duke's mansion still wore plain clothes and ate vegetarian food for more than ten days.

The first month of the month was supposed to be the busiest day, but now they were being severely detained. The first one who was dissatisfied was Shang Zhiyin.

She had made several dresses and new jewelry years ago, just waiting to show off her appearance when attending banquets.

Nowadays, let alone attending banquets, it is not enough to hide and wear them at home.

This made her complain endlessly.

On this day, Mrs. Wei went to Chengmingyuan to visit her grandson. He was still as depressed and silent as before.

On the contrary, Shang Zhiyin said dissatisfiedly around Mrs. Wei.

Grandma, we are in the palace of the Duke of Guo. We are keeping filial piety for our great-uncle who was born in the next room. If we say anything about it, we will make people laugh. Please talk to your grandfather. It will be over in a few days. We still have to go to my aunt's wedding day. That’s all.”

Now it's almost the Lantern Festival, and they are still watching it at home.

This Chinese New Year was not a happy one at all.

Mrs. Wei was not willing, but her husband didn't know if he was too sad this time. She made a few insidious remarks, but he even said something back.

Naturally, it was difficult to continue to show off like this, so he had no choice but to comfort his granddaughter.

Of course we are going to the Wei family's banquet, so you should live in peace for the past two days and behave well to make your grandfather feel more distressed. Do you understand?