This is truly what Master Xu Er really said from the bottom of his heart. These recent events have really frightened him.
The study became quiet, with only the sound of Xu Yonghong flipping through the pages. After a while, he looked up at Master Xu II and asked him casually, "Are you done?"
The eldest brother's attitude was a little too calm. Master Xu was subconsciously a little scared. He looked at him in surprise and leaned forward, but he couldn't see what book he was reading. He could only say hesitantly: "That's it, eldest brother..."
"Go back now, it's nothing serious." Xu Yonghong waved his hand. "It's just that what should we do about Aying's funeral? Go and discuss it with Second Uncle and the others to draw up a plan."
Xu Ying's body has been sent back.
As the saying goes, when a person dies, all things are over. Although Xu Ying poisoned Song Zhiyuan, he is dead now and his body must be returned to the Xu family. Previously, Xu Yonghong did not come back and Zhang Linghui was seriously ill. This matter was handled by the second master Xu. He did not set up a mourning hall and placed the body in a yard of the Xu family.
Now, when he heard Xu Yonghong mention this, he stopped. Seeing Xu Yonghong lowering his head and unable to see his expression, he was stunned for a moment before saying, "Brother, don't be too sad."
Outsiders all thought that Duke Cheng was a serious and very strict person.
But Master Xu Er knew that was not the case, he doted on his children very much.
Especially when Xu Ying was born, she had a difficult delivery and would not cry when she was born. The midwife patted her for a long time and said that there was no hope of saving her. When she was about to get rid of the child, Xu Ying suddenly burst into tears.
He saw with his own eyes how ecstatic Xu Yonghong was and how he cried while hugging Xu Ying.
His elder brother fought bravely on the battlefield and suffered all kinds of injuries, but even such a steely man was able to respond to almost every request from Xu Ying. Xu Ying had suffered from all kinds of disasters since childhood, suffering from major and minor illnesses.
Xu Yonghong helped him find famous doctors everywhere, and raised him little by little, with great difficulty and with many setbacks. During this time, when he was suppressing the rebellion in Yunnan, he also arranged a marriage for him.
But all of this is gone now.
Master Xu couldn't continue speaking. Seeing that his elder brother hadn't made any movement for a long time, he shook his head and sighed before coming out.
After he went out, a dull sound came from the study.
Master Xu Er was immediately confused - was his brother crying
At the same time, Mrs. Xu in the backyard also looked pale. She and her husband had been guarding Xu Ying the whole night without even closing their eyes. Now in broad daylight, she looked so pale that Mrs. Xu did not dare to step forward to recognize her.
After a long time, Mrs. Xu called her sister-in-law softly.
Mrs. Xu's eyes were bloodshot. Upon hearing this, she looked at Mrs. Xu II, but did not react for a moment.
Mrs. Xu was shocked, and without caring about anything else, she quickly stepped forward to support her and shouted again: "Sister-in-law! Please don't scare me..."
The family property has been divided up. There is no conflict between the sisters-in-law and their relationship has always been good.
Mrs. Xu felt very sorry to see her like this.
"It's okay." Mrs. Xu forced a smile that was uglier than crying. Her hands trembled slightly, and it took her a long time to squeeze out a word.
Mrs. Xu even shed tears.
The bad news these days finally broke Mrs. Xu's heart at this moment, making her realize how big a blow this was to Madam Xu and Xu Yonghong.
Mrs. Xu had no intention of comforting her. Ever since she saw Xu Ying's body, she felt as if her soul was separated from her body. It was clearly very painful, but she couldn't cry at all.
The pain was so devastating, but she had no way to relieve it.
Mrs. Xu put her arm around her shoulders but couldn't let her say much. It was not until Xu Tongzhou and Xu Tongji ran in that Mrs. Xu's expression finally changed.
She waved weakly at the brothers and smiled with difficulty: "Come here, come to grandma."
Xu Tongzhou was still able to hold back, but Xu Tongji burst into tears and rushed into Madam Xu's arms. He hugged Madam Xu and called out "Grandma, I'm so scared. Dad is missing, Mom is sick, and my second uncle... My second uncle is dead!"
The little child tilted his head uneasily in her arms, his pupils dark. Madam Xu looked down at him, then hugged him tightly, stroking his head again and again: "It's okay, it's okay, grandparents are back, it's okay, it's okay..."
Xu Tongzhou couldn't help crying either.
Too many unexpected events have happened recently, and it is really beyond the ability of a child like him to bear.
Mrs. Xu hugged them and cried bitterly, and only with the comfort of Mrs. Xu II did she barely stop crying.
Mrs. Xu sighed and whispered, "Sister-in-law, it's our fault..."
"Don't say that in front of the children." Madam Xu smiled at her, having returned to her former noble and dignified state wife. She waved her hand and gently told the nurse who had followed in with fear to take the children downstairs. She also told them not to be afraid and to come back after she had dealt with the matter. Then, in front of Madam Xu II, she told Madam Li, whom she had brought back, "Go out later. Those who are disobedient or take advantage of the chaos will be dealt with immediately."
This is what it means to change people.
The wife of Duke Chengguo had let go of the household expenses that she had held for more than a year, and now she was about to take them back.
Mrs. Xu understood, but she didn't say much. She just said tactfully, "My nephew's wife is young, and she doesn't handle many things properly. How can she compare to you?"
Madam Xu sneered.
Her pale face was relieved a little by Xu Tongzhou and Xu Tongji's comfort. After she recovered, she said bluntly, "I know what you mean, sister-in-law. Do you think the Zhang family's affairs are too shameful, Dad?"
The sisters-in-law have been friends for many years and they know each other well, including who they are and what their personalities are like.
If it wasn't for the fact that she felt so embarrassed, given Mrs. Xu's personality, she would not have just left the matter alone.
Because of this, Mrs. Xu did not blame Second Madam Xu too much. She knew that Second Madam Xu had always been aloof and proud person, and what she disdained most were those who disregarded decency and tried to curry favor with others. The Zhang family happened to be one of them.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Xu sneered and rubbed her eyebrows.
Mrs. Xu was a little embarrassed, but she did not deny it. She said in a low voice with a solemn face: "Sister-in-law, you really went too far this time. She has been married for so many years, but I didn't expect her to still have this face of a poor man suddenly becoming rich."
A poor man suddenly becomes rich.
These four words made Mrs. Xu laugh sarcastically.
Yes, I really can’t change my nature.
She retracted her gaze and said calmly, "Let's not talk about this anymore."