Chu Nanzhi arranged for the two elders, and went out with Li Zheng and Liu Chengming, and saw Chu Nanzhu leading Xiao Muci and the quadruplets downstairs.
When several little ones heard that the two old grandfathers were coming, they all ran to the side hall like crazy, even ignoring their mother, who was usually the most favored.
Chu Nanzhi looked at the little guys' sudden interest and couldn't help but sigh secretly: "It has to be two grandpas kissing each other."
The arrival of Princess Jinshu and the two elders soon spread to the county town. After noon, people from the Liu and Chu families came back one after another, wanting to come and help with the funeral arrangements.
They didn't come over to help immediately. They hid outside the yard and no one dared to come in. So they had to secretly go to Liu Chengming to beg for mercy.
Liu Chengming was also a smart master. He first went to the mourning hall and mysteriously pulled Chu Nanzhi to a deserted corner, and whispered in her ear: "Niece, let's go discuss it with your father and mother.
Let’s discuss whether we should buy some more vegetables for the funeral banquet tomorrow night?”
Chu Nanzhi had been replacing Liu Shuyang in the mourning hall all morning and followed the Taoist priests to perform rituals. He was not aware of what was going on outside the hospital. Seeing that he was keeping secrets on his face, he did not understand what he meant for a while.
Liu Chengming hinted in a subtle way: "I think those scoundrels in the clan may come back."
After thinking for a moment, he continued with some difficulty:
"My uncle can see that your father and mother are already cold-blooded towards the bunch of idiots in the clan this time. But after all, they are all of the same clan. If they can come back spontaneously, don't pursue it anymore. They will still have to mourn in the future.
It’s hard to rely on your own clan members to support the situation, and it’s hard to let a group of outsiders wear mourning."
Although he called back his two useless sons yesterday, several cousins who are close to him on weekdays are still at the Qi family. Since he has chosen to take sides, he has to work hard to please each other.
Chu Nanzhi was about to answer, but Liu Yun appeared out of nowhere and cursed: "Brother, I don't have these brothers, sisters and nephews who are unjust for profit. It's best for them not to come back, and I will do the same if they come."
Beat him out with random sticks, but don't disturb my dead brother's purity."
She was really angry in her heart. She was just a neighbor who was not related to her relatives. However, many relatives of the two families who had not yet paid the fifth grade were encouraged by the Qi family to go around talking about their own family for a few taels of silver.
Holding the dead brother's body and refusing to return it is just to earn the dead man's money.
Liu Chengming was so frightened by her scolding that he hesitated and didn't know what to say. Liu Yun continued to complain angrily:
"Brother, please tell me with your conscience. I treat them well on weekdays. When every family encounters trouble, my husband and I are always the first to help. When my deceased brother passed away, my husband and I were the first to think of it.
It’s you tribesmen too, I treat you all as my relatives, but each of them is fine, and no one with any sense should go to Chang Qi’s family for a few taels of silver to taint the innocence of my dead brother.”
As she spoke, she couldn't help but choked up again: "My deceased brother's body was not cold yet, and he was even buried in my house. Even outsiders know what is right and what is wrong, why can't they tell the difference? If it hadn't been for Chen Shen's help this time
My family and my son-in-law’s colleagues, our husband and wife really don’t know how to take care of the funeral of our deceased brother.”
Chu Nanzhi saw her crying so sadly, and Liu Chengming's face was also gloomy, so she had to take Liu Yun to the back room to comfort her: "It's all a matter of spectacle, why should mother be so serious? You can only treat these people as...
The wild dog in the village will wag its tail in the direction of anyone who throws a bone."
This woman is just too genuine.
Just as she persuaded the head of the Chu family last night, it is human nature to pursue fame and fortune.
Taking a white handkerchief to wipe away her tears, Chu Nanzhi persuaded her seriously: "Everyone has his or her own choices. Even our family had to fawn over the Qi family in the past, let alone these people.
Woolen cloth."
After hearing his daughter's words, Chu Wenbi felt a lot relieved at that time, and called Liu Chengming to tell him: "Brother, please discuss everything with my Da Zhi."
Chu Nanzhi took out another ten taels of silver from his pocket and handed it to Liu Chengming: "If there is still something missing, my uncle will send someone to buy it again."
Liu Chengming pushed the silver back into her hand: "Your mother took out thirty taels of the forty taels of silver your uncle left behind, saying that they were all used for your uncle's funeral. The money was more than a mistake, and you don't have to worry about it, niece.
"
Hearing this, Chu Wenbi also explained: "Da Zhi, your mother and I have discussed it. The money your uncle gave you was originally saved by him, but I wanted to give it to you.
Each of the sisters and children should keep a tael of money for good luck, and the rest should be used for his own funeral."
Chu Nanzhi also remembered some customs passed down in the village. After the death of the elders, they usually leave some money to distribute to the descendants, which means that the descendants will have money and a continuous source of wealth.
This was their husband and wife's own business, and he was not prepared to interfere. When he saw what he said, Chu Nanzhi casually replied: "It all depends on the wishes of father and mother."
As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Chengming complained angrily: "I thought I had plenty of money, so I was planning to buy a few kilograms of mutton back. At the funeral banquet, mutton bags were added to each table, but who knew that there were two mutton sellers in the county?
All the shops were ransacked by the damn Qi family, they have disgusting intentions."
Because sheep are mammals, they understand the kindness of breastfeeding and have the behavior of kneeling to breastfeed. Therefore, eating mutton to express filial piety is a local custom passed down. A bowl of mutton is always served at the funeral banquets of wealthy families.
Chu Nanzhi knew the truth very well. Looking at the gloomy expressions of Chu Wenbi and Liu Yun, he quickly said with relief: "It's not something ordinary people like us can afford. Uncle, you don't have to worry about these superficial things. Filial piety lies in
The heart is not outside."
"My niece is right."
Liu Chengming agreed with her words: "Then I will ask someone to prepare other dishes."
Then, he looked at the couple uncertainly and asked tentatively: "There are some people from the clan who have returned outside the courtyard. Do you think they are there?"
"Let them come in if they wish."
Chu Wenbi stared at Chu Nanzhi while answering.
What my daughter said before is indeed reasonable. This is the grudge between her family and the Qi family. There is no need to fall out with the whole clan because of the incident. The Qi family will probably be even more proud.
When Chu Nanzhi heard that people from the tribe were returning one after another, she guessed that it was probably because of Lin Jinxiao. It was just an ordinary funeral, so it would be treated differently.
If someone comes to flatter you with the intention of clinging to you, it will be true.
She put the ten taels of silver in her hand back into Liu Chengming's hand, and said to Liu Yun, Chu Wenbi and his wife in detail:
"Since father and mother just want to organize this funeral for my uncle, then tomorrow we will remove the accounting room where the silk money is stored and only accept the condolence offerings from the neighbors. My uncle will take these ten taels of silver first. Although we can't afford it,
Lamb, but the funeral banquet should be as decent as possible."
When Liu Chengming heard that he would not accept the money, he immediately became unhappy: "Why don't some freeloaders sneak in?"
"Since the door is open for funerals, how can we care about these things? We won't let those idle people who don't care about anything come to the house. Besides, one or two meals will not bankrupt my Chu family."
Chu Nanzhi sneered coldly.
Liu Yun is quite knowledgeable about this aspect of human relations. The Liu and Chu families are poor relatives. They can only receive ten taels of silver for weddings and weddings. Now that the son-in-law is recognized as the emperor's brother, anyone with a discerning eye can see it.
some benefits.
I know my son-in-law's temperament very well. If some people with ulterior motives use this to curry favor with me and ask my son-in-law to do things in the future, I will be in a dilemma if I am caught in the middle.
The daughter's move was quite clever. It not only stopped the gossips in the village these days from continuing to stir up troubles, but also made it difficult for the Qi family to make trouble. It would not make things difficult for the son-in-law in the future. Anyway, it was just a few taels of silver.
of meal money.
Looking at Liu Chengming, she said happily: "Brother, just do what Da Zhi said."
Watching the couple's eyebrows gradually relax, Liu Chengming nodded with relief, and then followed Chu Nanzhi to welcome the clan members outside the courtyard.
Chu Nanzhi had an impression of most of the tribesmen who came in one after another from outside the hospital. They were all Liu Yun, relatives of Chu Wenbi and his wife who had not yet left the fifth world. When Chu Nanzhi came to greet her in person, the women all cried bitterly and came to hug them.
Looking at her, each one of them began to cry miserably:
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Sister, we're late. It's really heartbreaking that my uncle left us and passed away at such a young age."
"Niece, your father and mother are okay. Take us to see them quickly."
The last person who came over was Liu Yun's cousin Liu Piaopiao. She pulled Chu Nan Zhi and greeted her with shame and earnestness: "Da Zhi, my aunt was wrong this time. She shouldn't have been deceived by the Qi family. Let's return all the money."
Give it to the Qi family, don’t be angry with my aunt."
"how come."
Chu Nanzhi pretended to be enthusiastic and said to everyone: "Aunt, please come in and invite the ladies."
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw people of all ages running straight to the mourning hall and crying loudly.
The men of the clan followed the women and entered the mourning hall one after another. After offering incense, most of them went straight to the house where Lin Jinxiao rested.