The dog was very naive. He thought that Lu Xiaoyang had been kneeling for so long without moving, and his legs were too numb to get up, so he came over to help his brother.
Lu Xiaoyang refused to get up, saying, "You guys go ahead and eat. I want to be alone for a while."
He forced a smile and reached out to rub the dog's head.
The dog was too young to understand many things, and he selfishly didn't want to say more, not wanting the dog to dislike him.
But the guilt and sin in his heart would not disappear; he would make amends in his own way.
Lotus ran over and pulled the dog, saying, "Dog, let's go back first. Just leave some vegetables for Brother Little Sheep."
Although she didn't know the specifics of what happened, she had heard the adults talk about some things when she met Lu Xiaoyang before. It was true that Brother Xiaoyang had done something wrong in the past, and it was only right that he knelt here to repent to his ancestors.
Seeing that no one around was saying anything, the dog pursed its lips and walked away, turning back every few steps.
He really wanted to ask why, but seeing that everyone's expressions didn't seem too good, he decided to let it go.
He's still a child, why is he thinking so much?
not to mention……
He watched his parents walk away hand in hand, no longer in the mood to think about all the "whys"!
My mother has changed. Ever since my father came back, she holds his hand every time and forgets about him!
He pouted, a little jealous.
When Lianhua saw him like that, she thought he was incredibly cute and wanted to pinch his cheek, but he ran faster than anyone else to chase after his parents.
Watching him try to squeeze between He Jiuniang and Lu Baichuan, only to be pulled aside by Lu Baichuan, he glared at Lu Baichuan with a displeased expression, and finally Lu Baichuan picked him up and carried him on his shoulder as the family of three headed home, Lianhua felt an overwhelming sense of envy.
She remembered that when she was little, her father would let her ride on his shoulders and run all over the yard.
Thinking about these things suddenly made her feel sad, and tears welled up in Lotus's eyes. Noticing this, she quickly wiped away her tears.
She now has many loving family members, and she should be happy. I believe her parents in heaven would be happy for her too.
After shaking off these sad memories, Lotus lightly caught up with the others and they went home together for dinner.
In the ancestral hall, there was not only Lu Xiaoyang, but also Lu Fugui.
Lu Fugui was about to leave, but after hearing what Lu Xiaoyang was saying to Gou'er, he deliberately stayed, wanting to have a few words with Lu Xiaoyang alone.
"Uncle, you should go eat."
Lu Xiaoyang felt somewhat guilty when facing Lu Fugui, his uncle, who had also caused his family to be destroyed.
“You should come with us. You were wrong, but given the circumstances, you can’t be entirely blamed.”
He made a firm decision before saying those words.
He thought he would never forgive Lu Xiaoyang, but looking at Lu Xiaoyang's recent behavior and thinking back on the situation, he realized that they had overlooked many things.
It's true that Lu Xiaoyang lured them there, but in reality, they couldn't hide anyone there at all. Even without Lu Xiaoyang, those bandits would have been able to find them.
It's just that Lu Xiaoyang started this whole thing, so everyone blamed Lu Xiaoyang for it.
And Lu Xiaoyang's performance during this period was indeed good. Although he was a bit unbearable when they first met, he helped everyone solve a lot of problems later.
He was a very smart child from a young age, and now he can work with his third uncle's family, which is a great honor for their branch of the family.
Lu Fugui is an adult now, and he has gradually let go of many things. Now, there are only three people left in their branch: him, his youngest son, and Lu Xiaoyang. It would be unreasonable for them to still have a falling out.
Lu Xiaoyang was stunned, because he never expected that his uncle would forgive him.
So shocked was I that I didn't know how to react for a moment.
Seeing his expression, Lu Fugui sighed inwardly, but said fiercely, "What are you still standing there for? Didn't I tell you to get up and eat? If you stay here with your grandparents watching, they'll think I'm bullying you."
"Hey, here it comes!"
Lu Xiaoyang wiped away her tears, quickly got up, and then went to the Lu family home for dinner with Lu Fugui.
As the two walked along the road, Lu Fugui, unusually talkative, asked, "How's the prefectural city lately?"
"Everything is fine. I have learned a lot, and my third uncle and aunt have taken good care of me."
When talking about his time in the prefectural city, Lu Xiaoyang's mood improved considerably, indicating that he had indeed had a good time there.
Lu Fugui nodded, feeling happy for him as well.
Who would have thought that the good-for-nothing hoodlum could actually do business so well?
This is something the Lu family can be proud of.
“Since your third uncle and aunt have given you this opportunity, you must cherish it and help them with chores. As the older brother, you should take good care of your younger siblings so that your third uncle and aunt will not have wasted their trust in you.”
Lu Xiaoyang's parents are both gone, and there's usually no one around him who talks about these things. Now, listening to Lu Fugui say these things to him, he doesn't find it annoying at all; on the contrary, he feels very close to him.
"Don't worry, Uncle, I know what to do!"
He was overjoyed to receive his uncle's forgiveness, his voice filled with laughter, and most of the gloom in his heart dissipated.
After lunch, the chanting of scriptures continued until evening.
They first treated the monks who helped with the rituals to a vegetarian meal, then sent someone to take them back to the temple before the Lu family began to eat their own food.
In the morning, you eat vegetarian food with the monks to show their sincerity, and in the evening you can eat meat and drink some wine.
After all, opening an ancestral hall is a joyous occasion, giving the ancestors a new home so they won't have to wander around in the future.
With these matters resolved, the Lu family was all very happy, and there were no inhibitions at the dinner table, with the men drinking to their hearts' content.
Lu Fugui got drunk after drinking, but perhaps due to the emotional impact, he wasn't very drunk. However, he still couldn't help but burst into tears at the dinner table.
Everyone knew that he was recalling the painful events of his escape from famine, and they were all somewhat affected by him, with some even bursting into tears.
Although the Lu family did not suffer great losses, the dead were all relatives, and to Lu the old man they were all his brothers and sisters. After being moved by Lu Fugui, they also started to cry.
"God is cruel! We used to be a big family of more than ten people, and now there are only three of us left. Waaah..."
Lu Fugui cried and pounded the table, heartbroken.
Looking at Lu Fugui like this, Gou'er suddenly understood what the master had said.
A man doesn't easily shed tears, unless he's truly heartbroken.
Uncle Fugui is so pitiful.
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