Chapter 770 The dust has settled, and a new journey begins.
After the Taoist priest Xuancheng, dressed in a blue robe, recited some unreadable scripture, he began to walk the Bagua steps while holding a whisk.
After walking around twice, the young Taoist priest stepped forward and instructed Brother Li to kneel down in front of Sun Datou's memorial tablet.
Li San Niang and her parents stood aside watching all this, feeling that it was truly somewhat mystical.
Why do I say that?
The moment Brother Li knelt down, the bright sunshine was suddenly blocked by clouds that appeared out of nowhere, and the sky above the small square where the ritual was being performed immediately darkened.
To call this a coincidence would be too much of a coincidence, wouldn't it?
Can you say that's not mysterious?
Brother Li first bowed and kowtowed three times to Sun Datou's memorial tablet before explaining, word by word.
"Your late father, your son Wu (Li Da Xiong's real name) respectfully bows."
Today…
Brother Li succinctly explained why he had asked the Taoist priest of Xuandu Temple to perform a ritual that day. He then recounted his correspondence with Sun Hongniang in detail, and finally expressed his gratitude to his father for raising him before revealing his decision to separate the households.
Having said all that needed to be said, Brother Li knelt on the ground and turned to gesture to Brother Li Dalang and Brother Li Erlang beside him. The two of them immediately stepped forward, lifted their robes, and knelt behind Brother Li.
Facing the ancestral tablet of Sun Datou at the head of the table, he still bowed and kowtowed three times. Li Dalang began: "Ancestor above, grandson Sun Hu (Li Dalang's real name) bows in respect."
From now on, I will always remember the bravery of my ancestors and serve the Sun family…
After Li Dalang finished speaking, Li Erlang did the same.
Thus, the main event of this religious ceremony came to a close.
After bowing and kowtowing three times again, Brother Li and the other two got up and stepped aside. They watched as the seven or eight young Taoist priests who had been standing to the side made some hand gestures and then joined Master Xuancheng in chanting scriptures over Sun Datou's memorial tablet on the long table.
Amidst the solemn chanting, a melodious tune could be heard following.
Li San Niang looked up and saw three people playing music in a corner of the small square, not far from the long table where the memorial tablets were placed. One was playing the flute, one was playing the qing (a type of ancient Chinese stone percussion instrument and ritual object), and one was ringing a bronze bell.
The ritual was finally completed a quarter of an hour later.
Li Sanniang had to admit that organizing such an event must have cost a lot of money, but having participated in the whole process, she truly felt that the money was well spent.
Besides what we just saw, Master Xuancheng is now giving Brother Li some advice.
Li San Niang's five senses were very sharp. Even from such a distance, she could clearly hear what Daoist Xuan Cheng said to her eldest brother Li: "...As a son, you have done enough to reach this level."
Your father must have been satisfied with what you said, believer…
It has to be said that this religion is quite remarkable for being able to develop.
However, there were still some people in the room who looked unhappy, namely the Guo brothers.
Although the Guo brothers participated in the whole process, they were merely witnesses.
Brother Li and Brother Li Er naturally stepped forward to thank the Taoist priests who participated in the ritual. Brother Li even specially handed over the money bag he had prepared in advance to the young Taoist priest who had previously received them.
Finally, the Li family received two bags of special vegetarian cakes from the young Taoist priest before leaving.
After leaving Xuandu Temple, Brother Li turned around and said to the Guo brothers, "I'm sure you will write home to tell them about what happened today."
I have a clear conscience; just tell me the truth.
If you need to send a letter someday, please let me know, as I also have a letter I wish to deliver to your mother.
By the time the ritual was completed, it was nearly noon. Li San Niang and the others hadn't eaten breakfast and were now starving.
On the way back to the Li family, the carriage carrying the Guo brothers left without saying goodbye. The Li family had no right to interfere in the affairs of the two brothers.
After having lunch with Li's mother and the others, Li San Niang was about to chat with them for a while before preparing to return to the drug rehabilitation center in the outskirts of Beijing for her shift. However, before she could even start talking, Guo Si Lang returned to the Li family with four men who looked like laborers.
Whether it was because he was frightened by Li Erlang's words that day, or because he suddenly realized that he was in Chang'an City and not the border town, Guo Silang stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Li's father and mother.
"It was my and my brother's fault for bothering the Li family for so many days recently."
Now that the main problem of coming to Chang'an has been solved, it's not appropriate for us brothers to continue staying here.
"My brother has already rented a house in Yankangfang. These things," Guo Silang gestured to the four laborers behind him, "are here to help me move my brother's and my trunks."
Li San Niang didn't expect that Guo San Lang would be so decisive. The ritual had just been completed in the morning, and in less than half a day, he was already moving out of the Li family's house.
Of course, the Li family had no reason not to let them move out.
Besides, things have already come to this point, so living separately is naturally the best option.
From now on, we should just treat each other as distant relatives, as Brother Li said.
Li's mother and father naturally didn't go forward to say anything to persuade them to stay. They just watched as the four laborers carried the Guo brothers' trunks back and forth twice to a carriage that was already waiting outside.
Li Erxiong stood at the door and said goodbye to Guo Silang. He handed over a small wooden box: "Your brother's cough has not been completely cured. Here are three bottles of cough pills. I believe that taking these will make him much better."
If you still don't get better, you can come find me again.
Guo Silang was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that even after things had come to this point, Brother Li would still remember to send them medicine pills.
Guo Silang took the wooden box, bowed and thanked him. This time, he seemed much more sincere.
After Li Erxiong carefully inquired about the Guo brothers' specific address in Yankangfang, he watched as Guo Silang jumped into the carriage and left.
Li Sanniang listened to Li Erxiong recount his conversation with Guo Silang and said, "Second brother, it sounds like the Guo brothers aren't going to return to the border town immediately."
It seems I'll be staying in Chang'an for a while.
"Otherwise, we could just stay at an inn; why would we need to rent a house?"
Li Erxiong nodded in agreement with Li Sanniang's words: "I guess the two brothers will indeed continue to stay in Chang'an. This should naturally be to resolve matters with our family. Although it seems to be settled now, who knows if there will be any changes later?"
Secondly, you've also noticed Guo Sanlang's illness; he's showing signs of weakness. If he's to be properly cared for, it would take at least one or two years, and possibly three to five years.
Once outside of Chang'an, how many doctors would be able to treat Guo Sanlang's illness?
As for the third one, I'll see...
Li Erxiong paused here, but Li's mother picked up where he left off: "He probably wants to continue his studies in Chang'an and is thinking of taking the imperial examination."
In response to Li San Niang's doubts, Li's mother continued to explain: "They must have had this plan for a long time, but Erlang's words that day must have also made Guo Sanlang want to fight."
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