Chapter 246 Mother's Death
It would be a lie for Gao Wanxin to say that she wasn't anxious.
Before Gao Wanxin went to Zhao Xuan to tell him that she did not want to marry into the Xu family, Zhao Xuan sent someone to call Gao Wanxin over.
The person who called her was Wang Wen.
"The master has just returned from the old lady's courtyard. Go in, young lady, and be careful."
"Thank you, Brother Wang Wen. I know the Master is angry with me."
Gao Wanxin sighed, knowing that what should be avoided could not be avoided.
This time she came to Zhao Xuan's residence. He was sitting on a chair, as if waiting for her.
"Uncle..."
In order to appear more friendly, she called him cousin obediently.
Zhao Xuan's face turned pale. "I heard from my mother that your mother went to ask her about Xu Ziwei and said she didn't want you to marry him?"
"Why don't you want to? Tell me..."
Gao Wanxin was confused and didn't know what to say.
She hung her head.
Seeing her like this, Zhao Xuan became even angrier. This child was about the same age as his daughter, but their personalities were different. Lingxi would speak directly, but Gao Wanxin was always so timid...
"I asked you a question, why didn't you answer?"
"I don't have the time or patience to waste on you."
When Gao Wanxin heard her cousin, who had always been gentle to her, scolding her like this, her eyes turned red.
"Uncle, please don't be angry. My mother and I are planning to move out. I don't want to bother you with worrying about my marriage."
Zhao Xuan stood up and walked to Gao Wanxin.
"You still haven't explained to me clearly why you don't marry Xu Ziwei?"
Gao Wanxin, this clay figure, has also become a bit clay-like.
She looked up at Zhao Xuan.
"Why do I have to marry Xu Ziwei? I am of low status and cannot marry a scholar. Is this a valid excuse?"
As Gao Wanxin spoke, tears trickled down her face. She didn't sob or whimper, but just stared at him with her pitiful and innocent eyes, tears continuing to fall.
This made Zhao Xuan feel uncomfortable.
"I didn't say anything to you, why are you crying in front of me?"
"I didn't cry." Gao Wanxin raised her sleeve and wiped her tears. "I've been living in the Zhao family for a while. I'm sorry to bother you, cousin. I'll take my mother away from the Zhao family soon."
But no one expected it.
Gao Wanxin hasn't left yet.
Gao Wangshi's health has deteriorated.
That night she had an argument with her mother about whether she should marry Xu Ziwei. The next morning, her mother was critically ill and too weak to speak.
Gao Wanxin cried her heart out.
She regretted arguing with her mother.
"Mom, I'll listen to you. I'll listen to you on everything. Please don't fall asleep."
"I only have one mother, and you are my only relative. If you leave me, what will I do in the future?"
Gao Wanxin hugged Gao Wangshi's arm and cried and shouted.
Gao Wangshi reached out and touched Gao Wanxin's head but it seemed very difficult.
"It's because I'm incompetent that I can't find you a good husband. Wanxin, I won't force you anymore. I can't help you with how to get around here from now on. You have to rely on yourself, okay?"
"You can only rely on yourself."
"It's my mother who is sorry for you."
Gao Wanxin shook her head, "No, mother, no, you are very good to me."
My mother’s life is too hard.
But she always wanted to change her fate.
Gao Wanxin has now accepted her fate. She has accepted it.
Even if she really becomes an old aunt in the future, that is her fate.
Gao Wangshi still left.
When the first ray of sunlight in the early morning penetrated the clouds and shone into the courtyard, and gradually shone into her house, she took her last breath.
Gao Wanxin's voice became hoarse from crying.
The old lady and Zhao Xuan are here.
Listening to Gao Wanxin's sad crying, the old lady's eyes became moist.
"Quick, go inside and pull Wanxin up."
The maid serving the old lady hurried inside.
"Miss Wanxin, please don't cry. The old lady and the adults are here."
Gao Wanxin stood up immediately.
"I'll be right out."
This Gao Wang was just a widow who married out. Now she had taken refuge in the Zhao family. It was the old lady of the Zhao family who was kind and helped her. Now she died in the Zhao family. Normally, the funeral should not be held in the Zhao family. Rich families are against this.
Gao Wanxin understands this.
She hurried outside and plopped down on her knees.
"Madam, sir, Wanxin wants to take my mother out, but I really have no one to trust in the capital. I would like to ask for mercy from you and send someone to help take care of my mother's funeral."
"Wanxin is very grateful."
The old lady hurriedly said, "Xuan Lang, quickly help Wan Xin up."
"Just get up. We're all family. There's no need to be like this."
"Don't worry, I have a yard in West Lane. Your mother's funeral is going on there. I'll arrange for someone to take you there now."
Gao Wanxin kowtowed to Zhao Xuan.
"Thank you, sir."
"I'm sorry, my mother left in a hurry. I was originally thinking of taking her out."
The old lady didn't care about this anymore, and just advised Gao Wanxin to mourn and accept the change.
After the old lady finished speaking, she went back and asked the housekeeper to take care of Gao Wangshi's funeral. All the expenses of the funeral were paid by the Zhao family.
With the help of the housekeeper of the Marquis' Mansion and Zhao Xuan, Gao Wanxin took her mother's body to the villa that day.
The funeral was held in a separate courtyard.
The Gao family didn't have many relatives or friends in Kyoto, and they didn't invite anyone else.
But that day, a few people still came.
Maidong, the daughter of the Marquis's family, brought some gifts and also gave a gift.
In addition to Maidong, there were also Zhao Xuan, Lu Yu, and Zhao Lingxi. They left after a while, put down the gift money, and just expressed their condolences to Gao Wanxin.
In addition to Zhao Lingxi, there is also Zhao Chengliang, the eldest son of the Zhao family.
Zhao Chengliang is one year older than Gao Wanxin. He is not married yet, but his marriage is already arranged. His wife is the niece of Zhao Xuanfa's wife, and Zhao Chengliang's cousin.
Zhao Chengliang will get married when he turns twenty.
"My sister, please accept my condolences." Zhao Chengliang looked at Gao Wanxin, who was wearing mourning clothes. She looked more pitiful and cute.
He felt a little pity in his heart.
He stepped forward and helped Gao Wanxin up.
"After the funeral is over, you can move back to the Zhao family. My grandmother and father both pity you. Don't worry, I will treat you well in the future."
Gao Wanxin didn't understand what her cousin meant and just nodded.
He said thank you and saw Zhao Chengliang out.
Ophiopogon japonicus is still there, and Lu Yu is still there.
They seemed to know each other, but they still didn't speak when they faced each other.
Gao Wanxin didn't care about these things. She saw the Zhao father and son off at the door.
"My Lord, cousin, take care. I won't see you off."
"Take care of yourself." Zhao Xuan said.
Zhao Chengliang and his father walked a few steps outside and the carriage stopped outside the alley. This house originally belonged to a concubine of Zhao Xuanyang. The concubine died of complications during childbirth and the child was not saved, so the house became empty.
Gao Wanxin can stay if she wants, it doesn’t matter.
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