The two sisters arrived at the mansion. Upon seeing the coffin, they couldn't help but burst into tears. Ever since Liu Chunian's family was ruined, the two sisters had been living by their side. Their feelings for the two were undeniably deep. For the two girls, both were their kin. Had it not been for them in times of crisis, the two would have long been left exposed in the wilderness...
The sisters called Su Qianxue "Second Grandma," precisely because of the deep affection among them. Now seeing Su Qianxue's passing, how could they not be sad and distressed?
They knelt before the coffin and kowtowed three times. Then, a young woman's voice sounded from behind them.
"Master wants you to come over," Leng Xiang said indifferently. Looking at the coffin, she actually felt a pang of emotion. Initially, she disliked Su Qianxue because Su Qianxue diverted the Master's attention from her. But now that she was gone, Leng Xiang felt that something was missing. She subtly shook her head. Then turned and left.
Su Lian and Su Yu, however, were stunned in place... There were only elders in the house, so where did such a young and beautiful woman come from? Yet, her tone of voice was so familiar. And her appearance, for some reason, looked somewhat familiar, like Leng Xiang in her 'youth'.
The two girls exchanged glances, both recalling things their grandfather had once said... That scale was left by a great demon! In times of crisis, take the scale to find that person... and you will receive their protection and overcome great hardship.
Recalling this, the two girls were startled. "Could it be that Leng Xiang and Grandma were truly great demons?"
Despite their surprise, the two girls felt no fear, but rather a sense of relief. The lifespan of a great demon is unknown... If Grandma were a great demon, then Grandma wouldn't leave them like Second Grandma did. With this thought, they quickly put away their sadness, wiped their tears, and followed. The deceased had passed, and since the living called them, they naturally had to see Su Qing first.
But after catching up with Leng Xiang, the younger sister couldn't help but ask, "Elder Sister, are you really Grandma Leng Xiang?"
Leng Xiang looked back at them, but said nothing... she simply walked silently ahead, leading the two into the house. Seeing Leng Xiang's demeanor, the two knew that this was the strict and taciturn Grandma Leng Xiang. With this, the two completely relaxed.
Su Qing was sitting in a chair, waiting for the two girls. Seeing them approach, she didn't rush to speak. Seeing the young Su Qing sitting there, the two girls naturally called out, "Grandma Su..."
Although Su Qing was used to being called that, being called 'Grandma' while looking young felt somewhat strange. However, in terms of age, she certainly deserved the title. So, Su Qing didn't bother to ask the two girls to change their address. She just said calmly, "Hmm... you don't seem surprised."
"Grandfather, before he passed away... also mentioned your affairs to the family."
Hearing this, Su Qing merely nodded. The two girls not being surprised was a good thing... saving her the trouble of explaining.
Su Qing looked at the two girls and slowly began to speak:
"The reason I called you here... is to ask for your help in organizing Su Qianxue's funeral. She wished for her funeral not to be too sorrowful, preferably a joyous one. So... her funeral will be entrusted to you to arrange! I hope... you can make it satisfactory for her!"
The two girls were both stunned upon hearing this. They had thought Su Qing would personally help with the arrangements.
"We... are afraid we won't do it well."
"Just do your best!" Su Qing subtly shook her head and said, "I have already watched her depart, and I don't wish to personally bury her again. Moreover, she didn't want her funeral to be too sorrowful..."
Su Qing's words were already very clear. The two girls no longer tried to persuade her and agreed. Then, Su Qing continued:
"In a few days, I will be preparing to leave Huai County! At that time, you sisters will inherit this Wang Chuan Tang! I hope you can manage this Wang Chuan Tang well!"
"Grandma, are you leaving?" the younger sister asked.
Su Qing nodded and said: "Yes, I've stayed here long enough. I've already seen Su Qianxue off, and I don't want to see you off too."
Su Qianxue was gone, and Su Qing's reason for staying here was no longer significant. Although Su Qing was reluctant to leave the two sisters, it was better to go out and travel than to stay here and watch them grow old. Consider it a change of scenery. Moreover, her purpose for staying here had already been achieved. What meaning would there be in staying longer, other than to add to her emotions?
Upon hearing this, both sisters felt quite reluctant. After all, they had been with Su Qing for over a decade, and they had long regarded Su Qing as their own grandmother... Now Su Qianxue was gone, and Su Qing was also leaving. How could they bear to part? Suddenly, their already sorrowful mood became even heavier and more somber.
Su Qing sighed helplessly, waved her hand, and vanished from the living room, returning to her chamber. She simply told the two sisters to prepare the funeral quickly. In a few days would be a suitable day for burial; if they missed it, they would have to wait another half month.
Hearing this, the two sisters could only compose themselves. And begin preparing everything. For Su Qianxue's funeral, they naturally had to make good preparations... After all, she was their kin, so they had to do their best. Likewise, the two didn't forget Su Qing's words... This funeral should not be too somber or sorrowful.
Su Qing returned to her room. She poured herself a cup of plum blossom wine. This wine had been brewed by Leng Xiang some years ago. For this plum blossom wine, the plum trees in the courtyard had suffered quite a bit. Su Qing didn't usually drink much. Because in the past, Su Qing's alcohol tolerance was always poor, and she didn't like to drink for fear of making a fool of herself. But now that she had reached the Earthly Immortal realm, her alcohol tolerance had improved, and she would occasionally have a few drinks... getting slightly tipsy.
Today, Su Qing had seen Su Qianxue off. Although she hadn't cried sorrowfully, the bottled-up emotions in her heart were quite painful... needing some release. So, after arranging other matters, she poured herself a glass of wine. The wine carried a hint of plum blossom fragrance, along with the pungent spiciness of strong liquor. She couldn't help but smile wryly, "Now... if I don't want to get drunk, I could probably drink a thousand cups without getting tipsy!"
That being said, if drinking didn't even bring a tipsy feeling... then it would be meaningless. Su Qing had a few sips, then saw Leng Xiang enter. She invited Leng Xiang to drink some too. Leng Xiang shook her head and asked, "Is Master sad about Su Qianxue's passing?"
"Yes, how could I not be sad? After all, she was someone I spent decades with! Even accepting the fact of her death, it's inevitable to feel a chill in my heart," Su Qing said with a faint smile, "So... I thought I'd drink some plum blossom wine to ease the sorrow in my heart."
Seeing Su Qing like this, Leng Xiang knew that although Su Qing was grieving, she had actually come to terms with it and wasn't deeply trapped in sorrow. So she nodded.
"Oh, right, where are those little dumplings? Did they run off to the kitchen to steal food again?"
Leng Xiang shook her head and said, "They think Su Qianxue is asleep and are trying to wake her up!"
"How did you explain Su Qianxue's death to them?"
"......"
Leng Xiang answered truthfully: "I only said that Su Qianxue had fallen into a long sleep and wouldn't wake up again. Those few rascals didn't believe it and insisted on trying to wake her."
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