The phrase "repay a favor" made Ling Qingwan see the true face of Uncle Zhao.
On the surface, he was praising her, but in reality, he was putting pressure on her, as if to remind her that the Zhao couple died because of her, and she should be responsible. Ling Qingwan saw it, but smiled without saying anything.
Ling Qingwan would naturally repay the favor, but she would never let the Zhao family take advantage of them for nothing.
"As you said, my elder brother and elder sister saved my life. It is only right that I should see them off for the last time. You don't need to do me such a big favor." Ling Qingwan said softly.
Afterwards, Ling Qingwan walked straight around Uncle Zhao and left the lobby.
Uncle Zhao was stunned for a moment, then stood up.
He is the head of the Zhao family. If it weren't for the fact that Ling Qingwan is the granddaughter of the general who guards the country, how could he kneel down to a little girl
Since Ling Qingwan was willing to come uninvited to attend the funeral of the Zhao couple, it meant that she was thinking about them. Uncle Zhao wanted to take advantage of the tragic death of the Zhao couple to make some money, but Ling Qingwan didn't respond to his words at all.
Uncle Zhao looked at Ling Qingwan's back and his face suddenly darkened.
After coming out of the lobby, Ling Qingwan went to the side hall.
From a distance, she heard laughter and it seemed very lively.
This is not a funeral at all. If you don’t know, you would think that the Zhao family is holding a happy funeral today.
Ling Qingwan frowned unconsciously.
There were several tables in the side hall, and people were sitting around them, some drinking, some playing mahjong, some eating melon seeds and chatting. Ling Qingwan looked around, but she didn't see anyone who was truly sad for the Zhao couple.
"Everyone stop!"
Uncle Zhao hurried over and called out to them in a louder voice.
Everyone gradually quieted down, and all eyes turned to Ling Qingwan.
They had never seen such a pretty girl. She was dressed in a plain white dress and a little makeup, but the words "stunningly beautiful" unconsciously emerged in their minds.
Everyone has heard a little about the relationship between Ling Qingwan and the Zhao couple, so it is not difficult to guess that the little girl in front of them who looks so precious is the general's granddaughter, Ling Qingwan.
"I didn't know Miss Ling had come to visit me, and I'm sorry for the neglect. Please forgive me, Miss Ling!" One of the men stood up, bowed slightly, and saluted Ling Qingwan.
"I wonder who you are?" Ling Qingwan looked him up and down.
It seemed that the people staying in this side hall were all from the Wu family. The man in front of her was dressed in brocade and silk, and he was the first to speak in front of her on behalf of the entire Wu family. He must have a very high status in the Wu family.
"Xiaomin is the eldest brother of the deceased Wu." The man responded.
Wu’s eldest brother
The corners of Ling Qingwan's mouth rose slightly.
If my grandfather's investigation is correct, Wu's parents only have one daughter, Wu, and the man who claims to be Wu's eldest brother should be Wu's cousin.
This cousin is not a good person. He kicked out Wu, who was still in mourning for her parents, less than seven days after their death.
"Brother? According to the rules of your Wu family, when your sister dies, do you, as a brother, have to dress so elegantly to attend the funeral?"
Ling Qingwan looked the man up and down, her words full of disdain.
The man's face froze.
He didn't expect that his attempt to get close to Ling Qingwan would end up hurting himself.
There were a few people in plain clothes in the whole hall, but the man didn't say much.
"If you don't know how to explain it, don't bother making up excuses in front of me."
The atmosphere in the side hall was awkward, and Ling Qingwan spoke slowly, breaking the silence.
She stood with her hands behind her back and looked around.
"I came here today, firstly to see my elder brother and elder sister off to their final resting place, and secondly to tell you something."
Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
"I know you want to get back Big Brother and Big Sister's child." Ling Qingwan paused. "But since you never asked about Big Brother and Big Sister when they were alive, or their child. Plus Big Brother and Big Sister have been kind to me, I decided to adopt this child until he grows up, to repay Big Brother and Big Sister's kindness."
The Zhao family had come to the inn several times before to ask for Xiaobao back, but Ling Qingwan was not feeling well at the time and could not go out, so she had not explained the situation to them properly.
Today was a good opportunity. With both families present, Ling Qingwan opened up about the matter.
"But the child is a descendant of our Zhao family after all, and his blood is our Zhao family's. Isn't it inappropriate for you to take the child away?" Uncle Zhao spoke up at this time.
Xiaobao is his cash cow, and as long as they hold out, he can get more benefits from Ling Qingwan. Once they give in and the matter is settled, they will no longer have a reason to seek profits from the General's Mansion.
What a pity! Ling Qingwan knew exactly what the Zhao family was planning.
"Since he is a descendant of your Zhao family, may I ask, when Big Brother and Big Sister were alive, did you ever ask him? Which of the things he wore and ate came from your Zhao family?"
Since Second Uncle Zhao is shameless, Ling Qingwan is too lazy to give him face.
Sure enough, after these words were spoken, Uncle Zhao's already dark face turned red, and he didn't know what to say when he opened his mouth.
"Yes, ever since my sister married into your Zhao family, she hasn't had a good day. Now you keep saying that my sister's child is a descendant of your Zhao family and you want to take my sister's child back. Excuse me, when did your Zhao family recognize the child before?"
"Why? Now that you see Miss Ling here, you have changed your attitude. Your expressions change faster than turning the pages of a book."
After Wu's cousin finished speaking, it immediately aroused resentment among the Zhao family, and the two sides began to argue.
"You are still blaming us. When Wu's parents died, you were the first to say that Wu was a jinx and kicked her out."
"You're talking nonsense! Who said that at the time? Even if my sister died, you wouldn't let her enter your house. Since my sister is not a member of your Zhao family, how can the child she gave birth to be said to be a descendant of your Zhao family?"
Ling Qingwan felt it was noisy and frowned tightly.
She had thought that both the Zhao and Wu families were not good people, but she had not expected that they would fight endlessly for power and wealth in front of the spirit tablets of the Zhao couple and in front of her.
Looking at their ugly behavior, Ling Qingwan couldn't help but feel a chill.
She could already imagine how the Zhao couple had been bullied by these two families when they were alive.
"That's enough! Can you please stop arguing?"
Qiao'er couldn't help it anymore and yelled.
After all, she was Ling Qingwan's maid, and her roar really shocked everyone present.
"Miss... do you have anything to say?" Qiao'er asked Ling Qingwan cautiously in a low voice.
Everyone looked at her, Qiao'er was still a little at a loss.
"If I remember correctly, my grandfather gave your Zhao family a considerable benefit, right?" Ling Qingwan turned her head and looked at Uncle Zhao.
Uncle Zhao felt so guilty that he didn't even dare to look at Ling Qingwan.
"Since we have already discussed it in advance, you are going back on your word now. Aren't you showing too little respect for the General's Mansion?"