Chapter 108: Vigil
The mourning hall in the Marquis' Mansion was quickly set up, and the old lady's coffin finally had a place to rest.
"Who will be responsible for my grandmother's funeral?" Qu Ling asked.
She was only responsible for sending the old lady to death, but not for what happened after her death.
Qu Xin glared at her and said, "A Ling, who told you to speak like that in front of your elders!"
He doesn't remember being beaten.
Even though he had suffered a lot at the hands of Qu Ling.
Still have to act like a father.
"I forgot. Father has just handled a funeral, so he's very familiar with it. It's best if you take care of it."
Qu Ling downplayed his grief over losing his son.
The sarcasm in the words made Qu Qi's blood boil.
He had been embarrassed repeatedly tonight and was shaking with anger.
"I'm going to keep vigil for my grandmother," Qu Ling glanced at everyone, "Do you want to continue fighting, or what?"
Qu Yu couldn't hold back his expression and scolded, "What are you talking about?"
If she hadn't suddenly brought the Bai family and their two children to the house, how could things have turned out like this?
Qu Ling's goal has been achieved. The wonderful show just now was her way of sending the old lady off in a lively manner.
Now, she was going to the coffin and watch the old lady breathe her last.
"Please do as you please." She turned around and left leisurely with the maids and servants.
Qu Yu was stunned. Which youngster was as arrogant and rude as her niece?
As for the twists and turns, I've long been accustomed to it.
"Second brother, you're wrong this time," he said, displaying the aura of the head of the family and glancing at the weeping Bai. "Write the paperwork for taking a concubine as soon as possible to avoid any trouble."
Qu Xi has his own plans.
The documents for taking a concubine were not written until the children were already that old, which truly confirmed that Qu Yu had a mistress.
If his younger brother disobeys in the future, he will ask the censor to report him.
How could Qu Yu not understand his little thoughts?
"Don't worry, big brother. I know what's going on."
Qu Yu looked at He Shi and said, "Shuang Niang's identity is not what you think. Go back to the house first, and I will explain it to you slowly."
He had beaten and scolded him, and knew that it was useless to continue making trouble.
Life must go on.
"In that case, I will listen to the master's detailed explanation."
She glared at Bai Shuang fiercely.
It's impossible to get in.
She doesn't even have the qualification to be a concubine.
Qu Ling had no intention of interfering in the affairs of the second house.
In his previous life, Qu Yu also brought Bai Shuang and her two children back to Beijing on the old lady’s birthday.
The old lady was naturally overjoyed.
Bai Shuang was not a concubine, nor was she given the status of a mistress.
She was staying at the mansion as a guest under the guise of Mrs. Qu Lianting.
At that time, the Dingxiang Marquisate was at its peak.
As long as his younger brother is obedient and does not steal the limelight from him, it will be no problem for the Marquis Qu to cover up this scandal.
The mistress of the house, Mrs. Song, wouldn't care either.
No matter how angry He was, she had no say in the Marquis' Mansion and could only accept it.
The two children were recognized under the name of He, and it was announced to the outside world that they were born to Qu Yu's concubine in office.
As for the concubine, she made up an excuse and said she died of illness.
Qu Yu was sent to serve as an official in a remote area, Bai Shuang followed him, and the two children stayed in the capital.
All this had nothing to do with Qu Ling.
Bai's daughter Qu Lianting couldn't wait to please Qu Lianzhi and Song.
Then she will inevitably be bullied.
There is also Bai Shuang's son, who at a young age set up a trap to let Qu Han injure the son of Duke Lu.
For the sake of her son, He married her daughter to the Duke of Lu's mansion.
Qu Lianjia never had a good life. The two times Qu Ling saw her, she was covered in wounds.
Bai Shuang's two children eventually died at the hands of He, and He died at the hands of Qu Ling.
The only poor one is Qu Lianjia.
In his previous life, Qu Ling had difficulty protecting himself and was unable to take care of his sister.
Now, no matter how fiercely the second branch fights, she can always rescue Qu Lianjia.
When she sent someone to the inn to pick up Bai Shuang, she also brought a few words with her.
"Now that the old lady is dead, no one will hide your identity as a concubine. For the sake of the two children, you can only come into the mansion and become a concubine."
When Bai Shuang first arrived in Beijing, she was overjoyed.
Qu Yu told her that the two children would be registered under He's name and become the legitimate children of the Marquis's Mansion.
She was reluctant to let her child leave her side, but she had to admit that staying in the Marquis' Mansion was indeed a better choice.
But who would have thought that the old lady died.
The Marquis's Mansion doesn't even have a mistress.
In this case, what was said before will no longer count.
After Qu Ling gave a few pointers, today's excitement came about.
The night was dark and the candlelight flickered in the mourning hall.
Qu Ling sat beside the precious coffin, gently fiddling with the Buddhist beads with his fingertips, his expression calm and almost indifferent.
She had already sent the servants away.
She said that she would be the only one keeping vigil tonight.
Qu Xin felt dizzy and sleepy, and wished that Qu Ling would be alone with him.
Qu Lianzhi goes crazy from time to time, and Qu Heng has no legs, so the two of them can't get over.
The second house was in chaos and full of troubles, and no one had the time to care about it.
Only Qu Lianjia knelt obediently on the mat and added paper to the basin.
"You should go back too." Qu Ling said to her.
Qu Lianjia raised her head, her eyes red, "Big sister, can I stay here with you?"
She bit her lip and said in a muffled voice, "I don't want to go back."
After my father did that, he just softened his attitude, and my mother felt a little relieved.
This made her very sad and confused.
If her mother forgave her father so easily, then what did it matter that she had the courage to contradict him just now?
"Come sleep at my place." Qu Ling knew what she was thinking.
He ordered the maid, "Send the young lady to Nuanshanju to rest."
Qu Lianjia asked cautiously, "Is it really not necessary to stay here?"
She was still young, and an elder in the mansion suddenly passed away, so she didn't know what to do.
Qu Ling looked at her, revealing a rare hint of gentleness, "No need."
Qu Lianjia listened to her and stood up to leave.
Qu Ling's voice came from behind again, "If you need anything in the future, go to Nuanshanju to find Guanqi."
Qu Lianjia was startled for a moment, then turned around and cried, "Thank you, big sister."
She was actually a little afraid of Qu Ling.
The two sisters don't have much interaction on weekdays.
Whenever she heard from the servants what Qu Ling had done, she was always terrified.
She was very grateful to hear these words today.
At least, no matter what happens in the second house, the eldest sister will help her.
The mourning hall fell completely silent, leaving only the sound of the wind blowing the prayer flags.
Qu Ling waited quietly.
When it was almost dawn, a faint sound finally came from the coffin.
The old lady suddenly opened her eyes, and everything in front of her was pitch black.
Her throat felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand, making it difficult for her to breathe.
The little sound he made with all his strength was muffled by the heavy coffin and could not be heard out.
“Ah—ah—”
She opened her mouth and uttered intermittent sounds for help.
Qu Ling heard it.
She put her ear close and heard the noise inside, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly.
Her slender fingertips gently stroked the carvings on the coffin, as if trying to soothe the old lady's anxiety.
"Don't be impatient, old lady," she whispered, "it will take a long time."
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