On the morning of the 18th, the sky was cloudless.
Shitou arrived at the gate of the palace early.
He saw that the door of the mansion was tightly open, with four policemen standing on both sides of the door (the policemen had small pieces of white cloth tied to their arms), and a white curtain pulled above the door with various "eulogies" written on it. .
He withdrew his gaze and walked forward slowly.
"Good morning, little master! Please come in, little master!" The policeman next to the door lowered his head and asked:
Shitou lifted his feet and replied: You're welcome!
As soon as he stepped into the door of the mansion.
"My Lord, please! My Lord, please!"
Shitou stopped and looked forward. On both sides from the door to the living room - there were police standing there. The policemen all had the same white cloth wrapped around their wrists.
He walked up to a policeman, touched the white cloth, and walked slowly to the living room.
The policemen all lowered their heads to welcome the arrival of the stone.
Shi Shi stopped at the door of the living room and took a deep breath.
He lifted his feet and was about to walk forward.
Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew over.
He quickly closed his eyes.
He reached out and rubbed his eyes.
After a moment, he raised his head and blinked.
He saw two large lanterns hanging on the door of the living room. The lanterns were fluttering in the wind. The lanterns were all wrapped in white paper, and the two characters "福" were engraved on them.
He stepped forward again.
The two policemen in front of the door quickly pushed the door open.
Stone walked into the living room.
The servants greeted one after another: Hello, young master!
"Hello everyone! Hello everyone!" Shitou replied:
"Brother, you're here." Yi'er hurried over.
Shitou opened his hands and said with a smile: Yi'er.
He picked up Yi'er and said: Yi'er, you...
"Brother, brother, go sit over there."
Shitou looked down and saw Ronger's sisters surrounding him.
He knelt down and called out: Rong'er, Qi'er, Hua'er, sit down! Brother, there is still something else to do!
"Little Master, please drink tea!" Li Ma asked, holding the tea:
Shitou let go of Yi'er and replied: "I won't drink anymore. I'll go see grandpa first."
Yu Ma then said: The young master is interested, the masters are all upstairs.
Shitou got up and ran straight upstairs.
Yu Ma shouted: Little Master, let the old servant accompany you up!
Shitou turned around and replied: No need, you and you are here to look at several ladies.
He faced forward and kept walking forward.
He walked to the door of the room and knocked.
The fourth lady opened the door and said: "My dear master, please come in!"
"Fourth Madam, you are polite!" Shitou bowed and entered the room.
Officer Wang said hoarsely: Hello, young master!
"Madams, please stand down." Officer Wang continued:
The ladies walked out of the room one after another.
Shitou asked: Officer Wang, what does this mean?
Officer Wang said: The villain’s father has not yet been laid to rest...
"Officer Wang, what's wrong with you!" Shitou scolded:
Officer Wang replied: Everything will be obeyed by the little master.
Shitou wanted to get angry, but he suppressed the fire and shouted: Hurry up!
He came to the bedside and lifted the brocade quilt on his grandfather's body.
Min'er cried: Grandpa, grandpa...
"You two come here and carry the old man down." Officer Wang pointed at the two policemen in the corner and said:
Shitou stretched out his hand and said: No, we will do it ourselves.
Officer Wang hesitated and said: That’s not appropriate!
Shitou replied: What's wrong with this! You are the old man's son, and I am Min'er's brother-in-law. It is only natural that we bury our loved ones.
"Officer Wang, hurry up and lift grandpa's feet. I'll lift grandpa's hands." Shitou ordered:
Officer Wang argued: There is still a flight of stairs from here to the living room. It is inconvenient for two people to carry it, so let the villain...
"Officer Wang, don't wait any longer. Come over and help." Shitou shouted:
Officer Wang came to the bedside and lifted the old man's feet with both hands.
"By the way, we have to send grandpa down there. We have to clean up a place down there and let him lie down on the bed for a while." Shitou said blankly:
Officer Wang responded: "Don't worry, little master, the place has been arranged long ago."
Shitou lifted Grandpa's hand again and shouted: Let's go!
Officer Wang grabbed the old man's feet and choked with sobs: "Put the old man's birthday gifts under the big tree in the garden."
He held his grandfather's feet and was about to start.
Shitou called out: You'd better go down carrying Grandpa on your back! It was indeed a bit outrageous for two people to carry grandpa down. Grandpa was a blessed man.
Moreover, he still died.
Grandpa can't be like those animals...
"Young Master is right." Officer Wang bent down and carried Grandpa on his back.
The stone took Grandpa's hand and lifted it up.
The two policemen next to him helped the old man lie on Officer Wang's back.
Min'er cried until she burst into tears.
Officer Wang carried the old man on his back and walked in a hurry.
Shitou supported the old man with his hands and followed closely.
The two policemen followed Min'er slowly outside.
Officer Wang carried the old man on his back and walked down to the living room. The living room lost the usual noise and became extremely quiet.
He looked on both sides and walked forward resolutely.
Suddenly, bursts of crying sounded from the corner of the living room.
Instantly, there was a cry in the living room.
Officer Wang turned his head and shouted: Everyone, please be quiet. My father is gone. I am very sad, but the matter is what it is and no one can change anything! The only thing you can do is accept the fact that my dad has never liked making noises. Please let my dad die peacefully!
Shitou held Grandpa's back and said: Officer Wang, hurry up and leave! time does not wait.
When everyone saw the old man on Officer Wang's back, they all lowered their heads to express their condolences.
Officer Wang walked straight towards the end of the garden.
"Go over and help." The bailiff stood under the tree and shouted:
Four or five police officers arrived at Officer Wang's side and called out, "Chief Wang, please rest for a while, and the old man will let us carry him over."
The judicial police officer bowed and said, "Thank you for your hard work, little master. Thank you for your hard work, big brother."
The policemen each went to drag Grandpa away.
Shitou said: You can't lift it, you can only carry it.
The policemen carefully lifted the old man.
Officer Wang took a breath and asked: Brother Fa, have you made arrangements?
The bailiff responded: Everything has been arranged.
The policemen carried the old man into his grave.
There were bursts of crying in front of Shoucai.
The bailiff brought a long hemp rope and sealed the old man's body tightly.
"Grandpa, grandpa, my good grandpa, why are you so cruel! You left Min'er alone!" Min'er followed lamely.
Shitou walked to Shoucai and arranged his grandfather's body.
Min'er rushed forward desperately.
"Min'er, pay attention, watch the road carefully." Officer Wang shouted:
Min'er's whole body fell forward.
Shitou turned around and stretched one foot in front of Min'er.
Min'er supported the stone's feet and stood up.
She stood on tiptoes and her whole body "swayed" from side to side.
Officer Wang held Miner's hand.
Min'er patted her chest and whispered: It's so dangerous.
Officer Wang thanked him: Thank you, Master!
The bailiff praised: My master is so skillful!
Officer Wang accused: Min'er, you are too careless. If it hadn't been for the little master just now, you would have fallen hard.
Min'er thanked: Thank you, brother-in-law!
Shitou said: Marshal, go and seal Grandpa's birthday gift.
The bailiff pointed at a policeman next to him and shouted: Go over there and help me pull off the hemp rope.
The policeman walked over and helped the bailiff twist the hemp rope.
Officer Wang called out: Min'er, kneel down in front.
Min'er glanced at the front of the coffin, then slowly walked to the front of the coffin and knelt down.
Shitou shouted: Fourth Madam, please help me find a white cloth headscarf.
Officer Wang asked: Master, what do you want a white cloth headscarf for?
Shitou replied: Grandpa went up the mountain for burial today, and I also wore a white cloth headscarf to show my respect for grandpa...
"Little Master, do you know the meaning of wearing a white cloth headscarf..." Officer Wang interrupted:
"Officer Wang, you have no doubt about my feelings for grandpa. In addition, Min'er is my sister-in-law!" Shitou responded:
Officer Wang then thought about it, bowed and said: My master is determined.
"Master, here it is." Mother Li took a white cloth scarf and placed it in front of the stone.
Shitou put on a white cloth turban and knelt behind the fourth lady.
The judicial police officer shouted to the policeman next to him: "Go and prepare a bunch of firecrackers. When we seal the birthday cake, you will light it."
The policeman came to the table and took a bunch of long firecrackers.
The bailiff shouted: Kneel on your knees tightly and be sure to tie the material tightly.
The policeman on the opposite side replied: Yes.
Officer Wang turned around and knelt under the altar table.
"Pa bang bang..."
There were constant mourning sounds below the altar table.
"Director Wang, take care of yourself! Don't be too sad! Your Majesty is heading west..."
"Your Majesty the County Chief, Mr. Mayor the Mayor, two distinguished guests are here! How neglectful I am! Please forgive me for my rudeness!" Officer Wang stood up and apologized:
The county magistrate continued: Director Wang’s loss of his father is heartbreaking, and Director Wang must take it seriously.
Officer Wang asked: "My dear master, please get up!" Let me introduce it to you.
Shitou stood up and called out: Ladies and sisters, please get up too!
Everyone stood up one after another and went to bow to County Magistrate Hu and Mayor Hao.
Officer Wang pointed at the county magistrate and introduced: This is our County Magistrate Hu in Shayang County.
Shitou said politely: Hello, Magistrate Hu!
Officer Wang pointed at the mayor and introduced: This is our Fengxian Town Mayor Hao.
Shitou shouted: Hello, Mayor Hao!
Officer Wang stretched out his left hand and said: This is Little Master Shitou, the person whom Instructor Song tried to protect.
County Magistrate Hu and Town Magistrate Hao said together: Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you! The young master has already been appreciated by the instructor at a young age, and his future is bound to be limitless.
Shitou responded: Shitou did not dare to accept the kind words of County Magistrate Hu and Mayor Hao. The relationship between Shitou and Instructor Song was just a one-sided relationship.
Besides, Shitou's qualifications are dull, so how dare he talk about his future!
"County Magistrate Hu, Mayor Hao, what are you negotiating with the young master!" The judicial police officer sealed the longevity material and walked over.
County Magistrate Hu replied: We are saying that the young master has a bright future and has already won the favor of the instructor at such a young age.
Officer Wang asked: Brother Fa, how many circles of hemp rope did you wrap around my father’s coffin?
The bailiff then said: I have been pestering him 12 times! Didn't Big Brother say - "Every year and every month"!
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Every year and every month." Officer Wang replied:
"Director Wang, there are many squires outside." A policeman reported:
Officer Wang turned sideways and said: Welcome them in quickly.
The policemen retreated one after another.
Officer Wang asked: Master, County Magistrate Hu, Mayor Hao, please sit over here!
Shitou asked: Magistrate Hu, Mayor Hao, please!
County Magistrate Hu took two steps back and said politely: My Lord, please! My Lord, please!
County Magistrate Hu echoed: "Please, my lord!"
Shitou smiled slightly and strode forward.
"Director Wang, my condolences, Director Wang, my condolences." A group of squires came over from the opposite side.
Officer Wang thanked him: Thank you! Thanks! Thank you Uncle Lu! Thank you Yinbo! thank you all!
"Everyone, be quiet. Let me introduce you to you. This is the young master..." Officer Wang waved his hands and shouted:
"My name is Shitou. Hello, uncles, brothers and aunts!" Shitou bowed to everyone.
"I have long heard that my young master is a talented young man. Today I am lucky enough to see his face. It is indeed extraordinary."
"The young master is polite and well-behaved. He is worthy of being a god."
"The young master is tall and tall, but he has..."
"Thank you all for your compliments! Thank you for your compliments!" Shitou thanked:
"Master, the food is ready." Yu Ma reminded:
Officer Wang responded: Now that the food has been prepared, let’s start taking our seats!
Yu Ma made a gesture to the servants to place the dishes and chopsticks.
Officer Wang asked: "My dear sir, please!" County Magistrate Hu please! Mayor Hao, please!
Shitou and the others gathered around the table.
The bailiff helped everyone pour tea.
"Dear guests, please take a seat! The food has been served. Please eat and drink slowly! It is the eve of the old man going up the mountain. Wang has a lot of mixed feelings in his heart, thinking about the old man's encouragement to me when he was a child, and his encouragement to me. My heart couldn’t be at peace due to all the love and affection given to me (Officer Wang’s tears followed).”
County Magistrate Hu advised: Officer Wang, the old man has passed away, you have to look forward.
Everyone said unevenly: Yes! Officer Wang needs to look forward.
Officer Wang wiped his tears and shouted: Everyone came here specially to attend the funeral of the old man. Wang is very happy...
"Shitou, how long have you been here?" The aunt squeezed over and asked:
Shitou replied: I came in the morning.
Officer Wang saluted: Sister is here, please take your seat quickly.
The aunt said: No, no, no, how can a woman dare to sit down?
Officer Wang argued: You were my father's friend during his lifetime, and you deserve to be seated.
The aunt called out: Officer Wang, don't be polite! I went over and sat next to him.
Shitou shouted: Auntie, don't go! Come and sit next to Shitou, and talk to Shitou.
The aunt said helplessly: This!
Officer Wang asked: Please! Sister please!
The aunt moved forward reluctantly.
When she arrived at Shitou, she saluted to County Magistrate Hu and Mayor Hao.
County Magistrate Hu put down his tea cup and shouted: Officer Wang, please open this bottle of foreign wine, and you and I will drink the whole glass.
Officer Wang glanced at the stone and called out: Fight with me!
Shitou said: Today is the time for the old man to pass away. Officer Wang does not have to worry about me! You can drink it if you want.
However, it should be done in moderation, so as not to miss the old man's schedule.
County Magistrate Hu seemed to understand something! He apologized and said: I'm sorry, little master! Sorry, little master! I don’t know, little master...
"County Magistrate Hu's words are serious! Magistrate Hu wants to drink. This is a very common thing. It's strange that Shitou is too drunk and can't accompany you to have fun..." Shitou continued:
"My lord, can't you drink at all?" County Magistrate Hu responded:
Shitou said: I can drink a little.
Mayor Hao called out: My dear master, just drink with us.
Shitou thought for a while and replied: Okay, I'll just drink a little.
The bailiff raised the wine bottle and went to help everyone sift through the wine.
"Master, the rice has been out for a while. If you don't eat it, you will eat it!" Ma Li said:
Officer Wang stood up and shouted: Everyone, there is wine, cigarettes and food on the table, you can do whatever you want!
Let me say it again, today is the day when the old father returns to the mountain.
Thank you all for coming to remember my late father! Thanks! Thanks······
