Chapter 211: Burial with a coffin, observing mourning

After finishing his meal, Chen Jingyan asked a few questions about the eldest wife's affairs...

Yun Qiao said that they didn't come and didn't send anyone to ask.

Chen Jingyan could imagine that the people from the first house would not come, but Chen Mingyu, the old lady had loved him before, how could he not come?

Chen Jingyan even thought that if Chen Mingyu came to carry the coffin and hold the funeral for his grandmother, he could give Chen Mingyu some of the old lady's property in the marquis' mansion, but he didn't come, and neither did the eldest family.

"My Lord, they have hatred towards the old lady in their hearts. I didn't want to tell you, but since you asked, I will tell you the truth."

"My second brother sent someone to inform the eldest wife of the death. They knew about it, but they didn't come. They even said privately that grandma should have passed away a long time ago. These words were so harsh that I couldn't help but have everyone in the eldest wife's family beaten up."

Chen Jingyan looked at Yun Qiao in surprise.

Then he smiled lightly.

"Right."

He truly felt that Yun Qiao was doing the right thing.

"Since you have so many things on your mind, I didn't tell you."

Her identity as a princess was created by Chen Jingyan. Yun Qiao was still a little afraid of him in her heart, as this was evidence that had been held against her for a lifetime.

However, she knew exactly what Chen Jingyan was thinking, and once she realized something was wrong, she could prepare everything and run away.

Regarding mind reading, Yun Qiao also discovered that the authenticity of mind reading is high only when the person is within her sight or at close range.

When she and Chen Jingyan were in Kyoto and Mobei respectively, she couldn't read Chen Jingyan's thoughts...

There is another type of person whose mind is difficult to read, such as the old lady who is about to die.

Their hearts were calm, and Yun Qiao could not read anything.

Perhaps some people's inner restlessness can be read, but Yun Qiao doesn't know about this situation, after all, she has never encountered it.

Chen Jingyan held Yun Qiao's hand tightly and whispered, "Thank you for your hard work."

Yun Qiao didn't feel tired, she felt relieved.

Now the eldest family dares not go out, at least not during the old lady's funeral, they dare not go out and talk nonsense.

***

After Chen Jingyan had eaten his fill, he rested in the house for half an hour and then went to the mourning hall.

Yun Qiao didn't go again. She took care of the three children for a while, and then went to rest and sleep.

The next morning, the sound of suona was heard and the Chen family of the Marquis' Mansion held a funeral.

Some close friends and relatives went along with them, carrying banners and walking in front, scattering paper coins along the way, crying and walking along the street.

After leaving Kyoto City, the funeral procession headed towards the old house.

Yun Qiao and Li Yuan rode in a small gray carriage.

Yun Qiao and Li Yuan were both a little overwhelmed by the luxurious carriage they were used to.

Yun Qiao, in particular, was so nauseous from the shaking that she almost vomited bile.

Li Yuan was secretly suspicious in his heart, could it be that the princess was pregnant?

After Yun Qiao read what she was thinking, she wanted to curse. Chen Jingyan had only been back for a few days, and it was a period of mourning, so it was naturally taboo. They slept separately.

She just hadn't eaten for a few days and her stomach was a little uncomfortable.

The two of them arrived at the old house first.

There is a cousin aunt who guards the old house. According to seniority, Yun Qiao and Li Yuan should call her aunt. Above this aunt is a mother-in-law who is older than the old lady and is the wife of the old marquis' cousin.

That is, the old lady's cousin.

She is also the biological mother of Chen Jiankang, the eldest master of the Marquis' Mansion. However, after Chen Jiankang was adopted by the old lady of the Marquis' Mansion, he didn't have much contact with the people in this family. He also hated his biological mother in his heart. Of course, these were all told to her by the old lady.

But looking at it, it doesn't seem like it.

The old lady is in good spirits and well-dressed.

Chen Jiankang's family did not live well. Although they were cousins ​​of the Marquis' Mansion, they lived too far away and did not interact with each other on weekdays. They only visited each other during festivals. Most of the time, the Marquis' Mansion sent money and materials to the old house, to the clan, and then to the clan elders to distribute to every household.

Just to gain a good reputation.

Because she took a son away from the fourth old lady's house, the old lady was quite friendly to this cousin's family.

She would give some money and things every year out of consideration for Chen Jiankang. Later, seeing that Chen Jiankang had no ability, the old lady stopped caring about it. However, every year she would instruct that more of the things sent to the clan should be given to the old lady of the fourth Chen family.

No one expected that this old lady who ate brown rice in the countryside would live a long life.

Yun Qiao and Li Yuan had just arrived, and the one who came to help was Mrs. Chen Si’s eldest son, Niu.

Although Mrs. Niu looked ordinary in appearance, her family background was not bad either. She was the daughter of an old scholar. Thinking that she knew some etiquette, Mrs. Chen asked her to come over to help.

"Madam Hou, just give your orders. This old courtyard of the Marquis's Mansion is usually uninhabited, so no one is left here. I brought my family to clean it several times a few days ago. If we hire someone from outside, who knows how much it would cost."

"Madam, the bedding in your quarters is all brand new. I bought it all with my own money..."

These few words are all about money.

Li Yuan suddenly became displeased.

"We're here to do business, and we haven't even started yet, yet you keep talking about money. What do you mean by that? What money and gifts does the Marquis' Mansion send you every year that aren't more valuable than these?"

"Isn't the money from the Chen Family Ancestral Hall enough to buy these things? Are you really saying this to Her Highness the Princess?"

In fact, the Niu family didn't spend much money. The cleaning of the Chen family's ancestral home and the preparation of supplies inside were all paid for by the Chen family ancestral hall.

The money for the Chen Family Ancestral Hall and the items used for annual sacrifices were all provided by the Chen family.

Niu shouldn't have said this or said these words.

Niu wanted to explain more, "Your Highness, that's not what I meant. I just said it casually."

"I'll let Xiaoba and Xiaojiu wait in this room. I'll reply to my mother-in-law first."

Niu said this and left immediately.

Two little girls were left behind, who looked young, about eleven or twelve years old.

Yun Qiao didn't want to talk. At this time, she was more worried about Chen Jingyan and the others, so she asked Lily to call the two little girls so that Lily and Jasmine could get familiar with the place.

"Go make the bed first."

"Boil some more hot water for His Highness."

"Prepare more food."

Lily explained everything one by one.

Yun Qiao leaned over and rested for a while, then went back to work.

The layout of the old house was too ordinary, but fortunately they brought a lot of things with them. Yun Qiao and Li Yuan were busy arranging things, and by the time the old lady's coffin was brought over, they were also ready.

After the time is chosen, the burial will take place.

After the burial, we have to keep watch here for seven days.

After the first seven days.

If you are particular, you will have to stay here for a year or two, which is necessary.

If Chen Jingyan was still working in Kyoto, he would definitely have to take his wife and children to observe mourning for a year in his old house. After a year, he would return to Kyoto and observe another three years of mourning.

Only after three years can the filial piety be fulfilled and the family can arrange the wedding.

If this is the case for ordinary people, what about the Chen family of the Marquis of Zhenbei Mansion in Kyoto?