Chapter 87 The Fallen Leaves Return to Their Roots
When Qin Shaoyou and the others returned to the Yaosi in Luocheng Town, the warriors were already ready. They also got two brand-new coffins, loaded them with the bodies of Lao Wei and Lao Yao, and were carrying them to the carriage.
Seeing Qin Shaoyou coming back, Liao Lishi patted the coffin and said with praise: "Sir, what do you think of these two coffins? They are made of fine fir wood. I want to lie down in them."
Qin Shaoyou made a 'poof' sound and reprimanded: "Can you say something auspicious? What kind of coffin should a living person lie in?"
Liao Lishi was not annoyed after being scolded, and said with a smile: "Sooner or later, you will die. After death, if you can have a good coffin to lie in, and a good place to bury your descendants, you will have no regrets."
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"Shut up now. Are you getting more and more enthusiastic?" Qin Shaoyou glared at him, and then asked: "Where did these two coffins come from?"
Liao Lishi didn't dare to say anything, and another strong man next to him replied: "I bought it from the coffin shop."
"Is the coffin shop open so early?"
"No, we knocked it open."
Qin Shaoyou didn't know how to distinguish between good and bad coffins, but when he saw that all the powerful men were praising these two coffins, and even Zhu Xiucai couldn't put them down, he knew they must be good and nodded with satisfaction.
"You are so thoughtful, I didn't even think of this... How much do these two coffins cost?"
He wants reimbursement.
When all the warriors saw this, they waved their hands one after another.
"Sir, don't worry about how much it costs. These two coffins are the wishes of the brothers for Old Wei and Old Yao."
When Qin Shaoyou saw what they said, he stopped forcing him.
The coffins were quickly loaded onto the carriage, and several strongmen secured them with ropes.
Wei Lishi sat in front of the coffin and was responsible for driving the carriage.
Everyone mounted their horses and protected the carriage in front and behind it.
The team quickly left the city and headed south along the official road, intending to send Wei Lishi home first.
Wei Lishi's home is in Huilong Township, below Wan'an County, which is relatively close to Luocheng.
Before noon, the convoy arrived at Huilong Township.
Like other places, there are fences and walls here to protect against bandits and wild beasts.
Seeing a strange motorcade coming, the villagers returning to Longxiang were very nervous, and some even hurriedly tried to close the village gate.
Zhu Xiucai quickly took out his badge to identify himself, which calmed the villagers' nervousness. When he arrived, he asked them again: "Does anyone know where Wei Dazhuang's home is?"
When the villagers saw the coffin on the carriage, they bravely asked: "Sir, is Wei Dazhuang dead?"
Qin Shaoyou replied: "Yes, Wei Dazhuang died heroically while performing the mission of the Demon Suppression Division. We are specially escorting his coffin home today."
When the villagers heard this, some of them raised their hands and said, "Sir, I know where Wei Dazhuang's home is, and I will take you there."
Someone else said: "Wei Dazhuang's parents seem to be still working in the fields. I will inform them."
More people are talking.
Someone lamented: "Wei Dazhuang died at such a young age before he even found a mother-in-law. It's such a pity."
Some people are speculating: "With so many officials sending Wei Dazhuang back and a good coffin, Wei Dazhuang must have done great service before he died, right? I wonder if there was any reward and how much reward..."
Led by several villagers, Qin Shaoyou and his party came to Wei Lishi's house.
Lao Wei's home is similar to an ordinary farmhouse. The loess house is covered with a layer of thatch, an old dog is tied up in the yard, and he raises a few chickens and ducks.
When Qin Shaoyou and others unloaded the coffin and moved it into the courtyard, a group of villagers gathered outside to watch the fun.
After waiting for a while, Wei Lishi's parents rushed back.
Although they had already learned the news of their son's death, when they saw the coffin placed in the yard, they still felt as if they were struck by thunder. They stood there for a while, then rushed forward to hug the coffin and burst into tears.
Qin Shaoyou and others stayed with him to comfort him.
After crying for a while, Father Wei's mood eased slightly. Remembering that Qin Shaoyou and others were still around, he hurriedly bowed to them with some fear: "Thank you, sirs, for sending my son back. I'm sorry to trouble you..."
"Uncle, don't say that. Wei Dazhuang is both our colleague and our brother. He died for the country, so we naturally want to send him home."
After comforting Wei's father for a few words, Qin Shaoyou signaled Zhu Xiucai with his eyes. The latter understood and turned around to close the courtyard door. He took out a money bag and handed it to Wei's father's hand.
"Uncle, part of the money here is Wei Dazhuang's savings during his lifetime, and some is the pension from the Demon Suppression Department, as well as the contribution money from us brothers. Please keep it."
Hearing that he was rich, another person in the yard immediately stared straight ahead.
He is the younger brother of Wei Lishi, Wei Dayou.
Wei Lishi has two sisters and one brother. Both sisters are married. The younger brother Wei Dayou is also an adult, but he does nothing all day long and does not do his job. He likes to hang out with the gangsters in the village and county.
Qin Shaoyou noticed Wei Dayou's reaction.
The township head who happened to be returning to Longxiang was also here, so Qin Shaoyou explained to him: "This money is the pension money Wei Lishi left for his two elders. Please help us keep an eye on it and don't let anyone cheat this money away.
Steal it, otherwise our Luocheng Town Demon Division will track it down to the end and punish you severely!"
Naturally, the township head promised with all his heart that he would help Wei Lishi's parents take good care of the money.
Wei Dayou said at this time: "Don't bother the mayor, I will help our parents take care of the money."
Seeing that he was not interested, Zhu Xiucai snorted coldly and said bluntly: "Who do you think we adults are asking the township chief to guard against? It's you! If you dare to take advantage of this money, I will catch the monsters and make them watch every day.
Haunting you!"
After Wei Dayou heard Zhu Xiucai's words, his face showed sarcasm.
However, after hesitating for a moment, he bravely asked again: "Sir, is it a female ghost?"
Zhu Xiucai glared at him and sneered: "What good are you thinking about? Being pestered by a female ghost? I'm still waiting in line. The people I caught to pester you are all male ghosts who love rabbits, and they like you.
type."
Wei Dayou was frightened, and his body was shaking as if he was about to fall apart.
Qin Shaoyou explained a few more words, comforted Wei Lishi's parents, and then left.
Wei Lishi's parents wanted to invite everyone to have lunch, but Qin Shaoyou declined.
"Besides Lao Wei, I also have a brother's body waiting to be sent back. Time is running out... Wait until next time. Next time I will definitely come back to Longxiang to visit the two elders."
After leaving Wei Lishi's house, Qin Shaoyou did not let the two elders see him off. Everyone drove the carriage and rode back to Longxiang.
When he arrived at the village gate of Huilong Township, Monk Ma suddenly raised his hand and pointed forward, shouting in surprise: "Sir, look quickly, then... is that Old Wei?"
Without his pointing, Qin Shaoyou had already seen it.
Zhu Xiucai and others only saw the translucent Wei Lishi standing under a locust tree after being reminded by Monk Ma.
Seeing everyone looking at him, Wei Lishi clasped his fists and saluted.
Qin Shaoyou led everyone to return the courtesy.
Zhu Xiucai shouted: "Old Wei, have a good journey!"
When Liao Lishi saw the soul of his old friend, tears filled his eyes: "Old Wei, I will burn some paper figurines for you in a few days. You and Lao Yao are waiting for me down there. When I get down there, I will continue to follow you."
teamwork."
Wei Lishi under the locust tree showed a smile, raised his hand and waved to everyone, his figure gradually faded, and finally disappeared.
A few dead leaves fell from the locust tree and fell to the roots of the tree.