Jinyu Dynasty 7 Quenching Mirror

When the two got the bad news, even though it was a cold winter night, they got up quickly, put on their clothes, and went to visit.

When they arrived, outside the small courtyard where Leng Ningfang and his wife lived, there were already a lot of people shy away from the cold, probably all of them heard the news and stretched their necks to peek into the courtyard.

Xuan Bai entered the small courtyard, and saw a group of people in the living room, the deceased had been moved from the bed in the bedroom to the living room, placed straight on a hard door.The old lady Jiang had tears all over her face, watching the dead man on the ground weeping.Leng Ningfang was crying so hard that she couldn't breathe.

Bai Xuelan stepped forward and called her sister.

In such a miserable time, I also knew in my heart that no words of comfort would be effective.It's just that it's not good to say nothing, so Bai Xuelan said a few words softly.Seeing Leng Ningfang's mournful look, she probably just wanted to cry and didn't listen.

Bai Xuelan gently stroked Leng Ningfang's shoulder with her hand, sighed, turned around, and said some condolences to Mrs. Jiang, and the old man took care of her health.

Mrs. Jiang was holding a crumpled and half-used handkerchief, and she just wiped away her tears without saying a word.

The old woman who was supporting her seemed to be emotionally moved for a moment, and she burst into tears, wailing and saying, "My young master, why are you so cruel, leaving your old mother and daughter-in-law behind? How can people live? Kidnapped in previous years , It’s all about paying money to redeem people. After spending money, I managed to live a life. Why did you lose your life? If I knew this, I would take out all the little money I had saved for decades, even if I would beg for food on the street in the future , as long as you can live!"

Xuan Huaifeng's heart tightened, and he secretly glanced at Bai Xuelan.

Bai Xuelan didn't seem to hear, her face didn't move at all.

However, Mrs. Jiang was more serious, and stopped the old woman from saying, "Mother Wu, you are too cruel. My eldest son has already passed away, and you still blame me like this. Am I the one who doesn't even want my son's life to save money?" ? Young Master Bai Shisan killed the kidnapper and rescued him. We will be grateful for his kindness. My child’s life is in jeopardy, and God refuses to show mercy. I have no choice but to suffer.”

The old woman named Wu Ma said, "I don't dare to blame anyone, but I dare not blame the old lady. But I feel distressed. I have never had a child in my life. I have brought the young master with me since I was a child. I treat the young master as my own son. Now he is gone." , I can’t wait to die myself.”

Mrs. Jiang said, "You are not his own mother, and if you are like this, let alone I am his own mother, and the pain is so painful that I can't live."

The two old women faced this side and cried even more mournfully.

After all, Bai Xuelan is an in-law, so it's not good to be too busy in this kind of place, so she said a few words of comfort and quit with Xuan Huaifeng.It was not good to leave immediately, so I stood outside the hall with some people, listening to the cries of the women inside.

Naturally, there are also some experienced old people who take care of the ritual of the dead inside.

Xuan Huaifeng was infected by the sad atmosphere, and his heart was heavy, but after all, he had nothing to do and was a little free, so he turned his head to look inside to see what was going on.I saw two Bodings holding a bundle of white cloth, climbing up the ladder, passing the white cloth over the beam, hanging one end to the ground, and pulling the other end to the door of the living room, as if building a cloth bridge.

Suddenly there was a clucking sound, it turned out that someone had brought a big rooster, put it on the ground, and urged it to circle twice around the bed board where the dead man was resting.

Seeing Xuan Huaifeng staring at the rooster, Bai Xuelan knew that he was curious, and explained to him in a low voice, "This is a local custom, and it means to attract souls."

Xuan Huaifeng said, "Sure enough, there are customs everywhere, and there are rules in every place. I've never seen this in my hometown in Guangdong. I'm going to die in the future, and you will arrange my funeral. If you follow your customs , don’t I want to put a rooster next to me…”

Before he finished speaking, Bai Xuelan's face changed, she covered his mouth, and said in a low voice, "What nonsense are you talking about? There's a dead man lying here, shut up!"

Xuan Huaifeng just said casually. Seeing Bai Xuelan so nervous, he also knew that he was not careful when speaking. He was ashamed and embarrassed, and forced a smile, "I was wrong, and I dare not next time. But you are also a person who has stayed abroad. Do you also care about these superstitions like Mrs. Jiang?"

Bai Xuelan said seriously, "I'm superstitious or not, it won't be a big deal. But you keep saying these unreasonable words, like cutting my heart with a knife, if you do that again, I really can't forgive you."

Xuan Huaifeng followed the remonstrance like a stream, and said in a low voice, "I apologize."

Bai Xuelan calmed down this time, and raised her chin at him, "The role of the cock is coming to an end."

Xuan Huaifeng turned his head to look, sure enough, probably the rooster had already walked around the dead man, was carried out by a person, cut its neck with a knife at the door, and chicken blood was splattered all over the ground immediately.

This is probably also a step in the local soul induction.

When the deceased was sent out from the bedroom, he had already put on his shroud, which was actually a black cotton-padded jacket and trousers, and a brand-new robe outside, but there was no button on it. According to the custom, a belt must be used to tie the waist, which is a "belt". Carrying children and grandchildren means long-lasting blessings for future generations.

At this time, Wu Ma took out a belt according to the rules and handed it to Leng Ningfang, asking her to tie it on her dead husband.Leng Ningfang has been taking care of her husband day and night since her husband became seriously ill with fever, and he never had a good meal. He was tired and sad, and had already been in a trance.At this moment, I was so weak from crying, and my hands were trembling, it took me a long time to tie an ordinary thin cloth belt.

Dally for half a day.

Mrs. Jiang originally focused on crying for her eldest son and didn't care about common affairs. Later, when she saw the ceremony stagnate, she realized that her daughter-in-law was useless, and complained to her, "Stop it too. After being married for several years, not even a single child has ever done it for me. The poor son stays, he is the last one, even if he wears a hundred belts, it will be a waste of time."

When Leng Ningfang heard this, she was filled with grievances, and she couldn't even cry anymore. When her eyes went dark, she slowly collapsed to the ground.

Bai Xuelan snatched her in two or three steps, hugged her in time before she fell on the floor tiles, and called her sister, Leng Ningfang remained completely still.

Xuan Huaifeng rushed to his side, frowned and said, "I'm afraid it's too sad, it hurts the heart and lungs, and it's better to faint. Hurry up and send her to a room that is not so noisy, and let her lie down."

Hearing what he said, Bai Xuelan hugged Leng Ningfang horizontally, without asking anyone else, went out of the living room, looked around, picked a room at random, and put Leng Ningfang on the bed.

Song Ren actually followed, but his status was not good enough to get inside, and he had been waiting outside, so he also followed at this time.Bai Xuelan then ordered him to find a doctor to show Leng Ningfang.

Song Ren said, "The second child of the Jiang family is still sick, and the doctors are squatting at his place. I'll go over and call one."

He was quick on his feet, and after a while, he called a doctor over.

He got Leng Ningfang's pulse, but he just said something that was too sad and needed a rest.

Leng Ningfang was still unconscious, Song Ren sent the doctor back, only Bai Xuelan and Xuan Huaifeng stayed by the bed.

Seeing that there was no one else around, Xuan Huaifeng couldn't help saying to Bai Xuelan, "Adjutant Sun said your sister is a poor woman. I see it now, she is indeed very pitiful. Mrs. Jiang is not a bad person, but she has a bit of rural stupidity. It's too strict. Your Bai family is an overlord, and the young lady you raise is naturally very noble, and it's probably considered a marriage to match the young master of the Jiang family. Why is she so willing to accept anger?"

Bai Xuelan looked at him and said, "There is something hidden in this statement. I think you have been wearing colored glasses for a long time, and you always think that members of our Bai family, no matter men or women, are arrogant and domineering, and you will never accept anger ?”

Xuan Huaifeng thought about it, it seemed that he had such a vague thought before getting on the train.

He went to meet the Bai family because of Bai Xuelan.

When imagining the character of the Bai family, it is natural to think about it from Bai Xuelan's character.

Who would have imagined that someone from Bai Xuelan's family would be like a little daughter-in-law?

Xuan Huaifeng felt embarrassed, and said honestly, "You are right, I shouldn't generalize."

Bai Xuelan said with a narrow smile, "You are too sincere, so you raised your hands and surrendered like this. How can I use words to tease you again? Let me tell you, the argument at the beginning cannot be established. We are cousins, her surname is Leng, my surname is Bai, so she can't really be regarded as a young lady of the Bai family. If you talk about the temperament of the young lady raised by the Bai family, you will naturally understand when you see my cousins ​​when you get to the place. "

Hearing this, Xuan Huaifeng thought to himself, probably his cousins ​​are not as good as Miss Leng.

Bai Xuelan added, "As for why she is so willing to accept anger. First, it is because of her natural cowardly and submissive character."

Xuan Huaifeng said, "If there is number one, then there should be number two?"

Bai Xuelan was silent for a while, then gestured to Xuan Huaifeng.

Xuan Huaifeng knew what it meant, so he moved a little closer.

Bai Xuelan whispered in his ear, "This also happened many years ago. When my sister was 15 years old, she was insulted by the villain. This is very embarrassing to the Bai family, so the family tried their best to cover it up. But in the Shandong area, people with a similar family background to ours have probably heard a little bit of the rumors. How can she marry into these people's families? In the end, grandpa made the decision and promised her to Jiangjiabao. This remote place, the eyes and ears Closed, she can't hear gossip. Second, she doesn't have to go back to her mother's house when she is married far away. The elders in the family don't see her, and they don't have to think about the bad past. "

Just after she finished speaking, Leng Ningfang moved on the bed when she heard a soft moaning sound.

The two of them thought that Leng Ningfang had heard what they said just now, and they were both terrified.

Later, when Leng Ningfang slowly opened her eyes, she couldn't find the focal length in her pupils, and her expression was in a trance, she realized that she just woke up just in time and didn't hear anything.

Bai Xuelan went to the bed and said gently, "Sister, are you awake? You fainted from grief, go to sleep again."

It was only then that Leng Ningfang found herself lying in another room, struggling limply to sit up, and said weakly, "At this moment, do I still dare to lie down? If word spreads, what kind of woman am I? I have neither mother-in-law nor husband. My family's reputation has been ruined, and my grandfather and mother will not allow me."

That's a pitiful thing to say.

Xuan Huaifeng has always adhered to the concept learned from British gentlemen to women, and should respect and love them.

Hearing of Leng Ningfang's misfortune just now, he felt even more sympathetic.

The voice said softly, "Miss, you are probably worried that the old lady will blame you. It's okay, the old lady saw you faint just now, and she also understands your love for your husband, so she will never blame you. If there are other things, let the chief go and talk to her, that's all."

Bai Xuelan glanced at him silently, meaning nothing more than - you would treat me as a favor.

Where is Leng Ningfang willing to listen to Xuan Huaifeng?Thinking that her husband's body was still lying there, and she slept comfortably here first, the mother-in-law must be unhappy.

Insist on getting out of bed and going back to the mortuary.

Xuan Huaifeng was persuading him when he suddenly heard Song Ren outside the door reporting, "Chief, Mrs. Jiang is here."

Then I saw Wu Ma helping Mrs. Jiang in.

When Leng Ningfang saw her, she felt fearful and ashamed, and called softly, "Mother-in-law."

He hung his head low.

There were many wrinkles around the old lady's eyes. At this time, her eyelids were swollen from crying, but they disappeared a lot, but they only made the vicissitudes worse. She asked Leng Ningfang, "Are you feeling better?"

Leng Ningfang hummed lightly, then hurriedly said, "I'm about to get up and go."

Mrs. Jiang was silent for a while, then sighed and said, "Do you think I'm here to blame you? Don't think so, my heart is also made of flesh. The eldest son has passed away, and the second son is sick again. My heart is just greasy. It’s frying in the pot. If you do something wrong again, it will kill me. Think about it, although I was strict in the past, I also treated you like a daughter, didn’t I?”

These words surprised Leng Ningfang, who was planning to bow her head and accept the blame, her heart was touched, she called her mother-in-law, and suddenly hugged the old lady and burst into tears.

I cried for a while, but the old lady was more serious and coaxed her to stop.

Mrs. Jiang said, "Daughter-in-law, we are all sad, but things still have to be done, otherwise the dead will be uneasy. I want to discuss with you, if it is done according to our local rules, is it okay?"

Leng Ningfang said respectfully, "My mother-in-law is slapping me in the face for asking such a question. My husband is your son. Of course, I will follow what my mother-in-law says about these things. Otherwise, wouldn't I even Do you not know the status of the young and old?"

Mrs. Jiang said, "Since you have said this, I will make the decision."

Sure enough, in front of Leng Ningfang, he gave instructions to the few people who followed him, how to arrange the mourning hall, what rules to choose for the burial day, how to notify relatives and friends everywhere, how to keep vigil...

As expected of a woman who is used to the family, when she loses her son and is hurting, she still arranges things one by one.

He also asked Mama Wu to invite Mr. Xu over and said to him, "Your young master left me cruelly. Let's not discuss this matter first, but you must report to your in-laws. I really can’t go away, Mr. Xu, please take care of Mama Wu tomorrow morning, go to the town, go to the post office, and make a call to Bai’s house. I want Mrs. Bai to rest assured that my daughter-in-law is in our Jiang’s house. She suffered a little."

Head Xu agreed.

Mrs. Jiang finished giving her orders and asked Leng Ningfang to rest before going.Leng Ningfang insisted on refusing, but finally got out of bed and helped the old lady to leave.

These things that only the close relatives of the deceased can touch, it is not Bai Xuelan and Xuan Huaifeng's turn, seeing that Leng Ningfang has left and fulfilled their obligations, they went back to their room.

He undressed and went to bed again, but whispered a few words and sighed twice in the bed, and fell asleep head to head.

Ye Lai was shocked by the bad news and didn't sleep enough, but the next day he got up early in the morning, washed up, went to the mourning hall to mourn, and saw if there was any need for help, which was considered as a relative's duty.