Chapter 971: When a man is about to die, his words are good
The next morning, Mrs. Feng's spirits miraculously improved, her complexion became rosy, and she even asked Lin Yin for some snacks.
But this sudden improvement did not bring much joy, as it is often a sign of a last gasp.
After snacks, Madam Feng called everyone to the bedside.
She called Lin Yin first: "A Yin, come here."
Lin Yin sat beside the bed with tears in her eyes, held her hand and asked, "What do you want, mother?"
Madam Feng said with emotion: “Ayin, you have been married to the Feng family for many years, and you have been devoted to both the elders and Ayu.
She also gave birth to the smart and clever Jue'er, and managed the household affairs in order. She is truly a rare good daughter-in-law.
It's a pity that Ayu died young, leaving you a widow at such a young age. You have suffered a lot over the years."
Lin Yin quickly replied: "Mother, I don't feel it's hard. You've treated me well over the years, and A Yu has always respected me. Now I have Jue'er by my side, so it's really not hard at all."
Madam Feng handed her a bunch of keys and said, “You have been in charge of the affairs of the mansion over the years, but I have never completely let go.
Today I will give you all the keys, and you will be in charge of Feng Mansion from now on. Remember to take good care of Feng Zhiming and Feng Liangjue, and also take good care of yourself. "
Hearing this, tears welled up in Lin Yin's eyes: "My daughter-in-law understands, mother, please rest assured."
As soon as she finished speaking, Madam Feng waved to Feng Zhiming and Feng Liangjue. The two children immediately came to her and called softly, "Grandma."
Madam Feng smiled kindly: "Ming'er, Jue'er are both good children. When grandma is gone, you must remember to be obedient."
When the two children heard this, tears welled up in their eyes and they choked up and responded, "Grandson knows."
Then, Madam Feng turned her gaze to Xiao Zhan and Jiang Xue: "You two can go out first. Yun Che and the princess will stay."
In an instant, there were only three people left in the room, and it was silent.
It was Madam Feng who broke the silence: "Your Highness, could you please move over to me?"
Jiang Xue came over quietly: "Aunt, do you have something to say to me?"
Madam Feng smiled slightly: "I originally wanted to ask the princess to treat Yun Che well in the future, but then I thought, you are his best support, why should I say more?"
“Don’t worry, auntie. I will take care of Yun Che as I would take care of myself.” Jiang Xue replied.
"I trust you."
Madam Feng nodded and said, "Although I have experienced many ups and downs in my life, I don't have too many regrets when I look back on my past when I am dying. My life can be considered complete. The only person I miss is the Queen Mother."
Hearing this, Jiang Xue's expression changed slightly, worried that Madam Feng would plead for Feng Ziqing.
However, she knew very well that even if Madam Feng was dying, she would not let Feng Ziqing return to the palace until she truly repented.
As if she had seen through her thoughts, Madam Feng hurriedly explained: "I dare not ask the princess to forgive her."
"So what is your aunt's wish?"
"I just hope that if she truly repents, she won't be allowed to stay in that deserted Zhaoti-ji Temple any longer."
Jiang Xue nodded and agreed: "If she can truly repent, I will consider letting her return to the palace."
This may be the biggest concession she can make for Xiao Zhan.
"Thank you, Princess."
Madam Feng held her hand tightly: "Princess, I'm sorry."
When a dying man is about to speak, his words are kind. At this moment, Madam Feng's eyes were full of sincere apology.
Jiang Xue comforted her softly, "Aunt, let the past be the past. You don't have to worry about it anymore."
Madam Feng took Xiao Zhan and Jiang Xue's hands and placed them together: "Yun Che, Princess, you must support each other in the future and go through this life together."
She felt full of guilt towards her nephew and now could only express her feelings with blessings.
Late that night, Madam Feng passed away peacefully.
Xiao Zhan knelt beside his aunt and gently held her hand.
Those hands were no longer warm, and she had stopped breathing, leaving only endless love and care in Xiao Zhan's memory.
As the warmth in his hands faded, his heart became more lonely.
From now on, Jiang Xue became his only relative in this world.
After a long while, Jiang Xue, who was standing aside, said, “Yun Che, my second sister-in-law and I have to change the burial clothes for my aunt, so that she can at least pass away in a dignified manner.”
Normally, funeral clothes would be prepared before a person dies, but Mrs. Feng passed away so peacefully that she didn't have time to change into them.
Xiao Zhan stood up, his eyes dim: "Okay, then I'll trouble you and my second sister-in-law."
After Xiao Zhan left, Jiang Xue and Lin Yin began to change Madam Feng's burial clothes.
Jiang Xue did not have too many emotional waves towards Madam Feng, she just felt sorry for Yun Che.
Lin Yin had tears in her eyes and finally couldn't help but burst into tears.
Jiang Xue felt a little overwhelmed by Lin Yin's crying, perhaps because she didn't want to comfort her. After all, everyone's pain is different.
After a long while, Lin Yin's crying gradually subsided, and Jiang Xue said, "Second cousin, let me change the burial clothes for my aunt."
Seeing that Lin Yin stopped what he was doing because of grief, she knew she couldn't wait any longer.
Lin Yin immediately wiped away her tears: "It's my fault. I shouldn't have delayed important matters because of my personal sadness."
After saying that, the two of them continued with the task of changing Mrs. Feng's shroud.
After finishing, Jiang Xue said to Lin Yin: "I know you are very sad now, but all the affairs of Feng Mansion will be managed by you in the future, so please be patient and take care of yourself."
"Thank you for your concern, Princess."
Lin Yin said with tears in her eyes: “Since I married into the Feng Mansion, my mother has always treated me like her own daughter.
Even after my family fell into poverty and my husband died for his country, her attitude towards me never changed. She was like my own aunt, and she was my strong support. "
Faced with the great grief of losing her mother-in-law, Lin Yin knew that she had to become stronger.
"Then you should learn to be your own support."
Soon, a mourning hall was set up in the mansion. Xiao Zhan knelt in front of the coffin and burned paper. The firelight illuminated his face. Jiang Xue remembered his pain deeply in her heart.
She recalled the scene when her mother passed away. She was also kneeling there burning paper at that time. The heartache was beyond words.
After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Zhan suddenly turned to them and said gently but firmly: "Xiaoxue, second cousin, the autumn is getting deep and the night is getting late. Please go back and rest first. I am enough here."
Lin Yin shook his head and refused: "No, I want to stay here and accompany my mother."
Jiang Xue also expressed her willingness to stay, not to keep vigil, but to be with the sad Xiao Zhan.
"Well, you stay here, Xiaoxue, you go and have a rest."
Xiao Zhan said to his wife gently, "I'm fine, just listen to me."
Seeing his firm attitude, Jiang Xue nodded in agreement: "Okay."
Perhaps the best thing she could do for him now was to be obedient. After returning to the room, Jiang Xue tossed and turned on the bed, not knowing how long it took before she slowly fell asleep.
The next day, Jiang Xue was not surprised when she saw Feng Ziqing in front of the mourning hall.
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