The next morning, Haizi's head was still buzzing and he had no energy to do anything. From time to time, I would go out of the house and look at the moon door, as if I was waiting for something. I fell asleep in a daze at noon, and then regained some energy.
After a while, the second master Yun called Haizi over and asked Haizi to hold a large bundle of yellow fairy paper, which is the paper burned for the dead. The second master Yun asked Haizi to follow him to the second master Wang's house and said that the second master Wang had passed away. .
Haizi followed Mr. Yun, thinking that this was really fast. He just heard that he was seriously ill yesterday and left today. What a pity! Second Master Wang is also a good person. Most people in the village praise him for his integrity and his ability to distance himself from his bearded son.
Mr. Yun is the richest man in the village. Of course, anyone who has a big or small affair will be there. Mr. Yun's presence is also an honor for the small families in the village.
No, before Second Master Yun entered the hospital, Second Master Wang's children and grandchildren had already come forward to kowtow, report the funeral, and took the paper from Haizi's hand.
Second Master Yun walked to the funeral shed and bowed deeply three times to express his condolences to Second Master Wang. At Erye Yun's signal, Haizi walked forward, knelt down and kowtowed three times.
The Wang family also tied a small piece of mourning cloth on Haizi's left arm. This is the rule in the village for deceased people, and it is the same for the younger generations who come to mourn.
"If you need any more help at home, just ask. Have you invited a big guest? Have you invited Mr. Yin and Yang? Have you sent a message to the big boss? There is something missing, and the business is not handled by the same family.
It is necessary to express condolences and think more carefully about Mr. Wang's funeral. Our family must not fail to do so, and the funeral must be held in a dignified manner. It will not be easy for Mr. Wang in his life. When he leaves, we must send him off well so that Mr. Wang can go to heaven with peace of mind! "
Second Master Yun said so many words in one breath, and his instructions were very considerate and thoughtful, which made Second Master Wang's family naturally very grateful.
"Everything is entirely up to Mr. Yun. Mr. Zhi Ke and Mr. Yin Yang have also been invited. They are discussing matters in the upper room. Brother, I have also sent someone to tell you. I will be back tomorrow. There are also some relatives and friends who have already We're going to report the funeral. Mr. Yun, please come into the house and help us make some decisions."
As Mr. Wang's son spoke, he asked Mr. Yun to come into the house and sit down. Mr. Wang's home is not very spacious, and with so many people coming, it naturally seems more crowded, but overall it is still much better than the average small family home.
After Mr. Yun entered the house, the big guest and Mr. Yin and Yang introduced to Mr. Yun in detail what they were doing and what they planned to do. Mr. Yun felt that the arrangement was very thoughtful and praised the big guest and Mr. Yin and Yang.
"Very good, very good. Think more carefully and try to do it carefully so as not to miss anything. I wonder where the coffin will be buried?"
"We have to wait until Master Wang comes back before we can make a final decision. Of course, the best feng shui in our village is Dongzhuan Mountain, which is a treasure."
Mr. Yin-Yang said it casually without thinking. Unexpectedly, Mr. Yun immediately retorted Mr. Yin-Yang's words.
"That won't work! Are you a pig-headed person? It's a treasure land there, but it's too close to my ancestral grave, so that won't work!
Most of the burials in our village are in Southwest Dianzi. That place is also very good and full of feng shui. You can choose a pleasant cemetery there. "
"That's, that's right. That's what I said. Don't take it seriously, Mr. Yun." Mr. Yin Yang saw that Mr. Yun was a little unhappy, so he hurriedly explained.
"Okay, I have to leave. Mr. Wang's funeral arrangements are very clear. If you need my help with anything, please tell me. I will find time to come back tomorrow."
Second Master Yun stood up, handed Second Master Wang's son a dozen silver coins, and led Haizi out of Wang's house.
Mr. Wang's son and the people who came to help and express condolences sent Mr. Yun out of the yard. Just as the male and female relatives of the Wang family who had gone to report to the temple returned, the sound of mourning and the sound of trumpets shrouded the village in sadness. in the atmosphere.
“Enclose all the livestock early and secure the gates. Don’t let the animals escape at night. The gates should be closed and locked early. No one can leave the compound at night.
Haizi, you and Jiuzi take a walk in the front and back yard a few more times. There is no need to lock the moon door today. Let the dogs go. Tell the guys in the front yard to take turns keeping vigil on the big wall tonight, so they all have to work harder. "
Second Master Yun ordered Haizi to do these things. Master Zhao was not at home, so Haizi became Master Yun's mouthpiece. Fortunately, most of the long-term workers had gone home at this time, and the Yun family didn't have much to arrange.
Haizi followed Master Yun's instructions and ran around the front and back yards twice. After carefully checking the pig pen, sheep pen, cattle pen and horse stable, after everything was prepared, he locked the door early and told everyone to take turns to keep vigil throughout the night.
In the past, all these tasks were arranged by Master Zhao. Now that Master Zhao is not at home, Haizi follows Master Yun's instructions and does it, as if he has the style of a young master. Of course, this is what the remaining guys think so, because Haizi Arranging these things is also very easy.
After Haizi finished filling the horse with hay, it was time for Monroe to arrive yesterday. The black wolf was still chasing him, jumping back and forth, like a tail. Haizi walked towards the hay shed, wondering if Monroe would come back today? Somehow, Haizi wanted to meet Monroe.
Back in the house, Haizi lit the lamp. As expected, Monroe did not come to this cabin, and what he imagined did not happen. Haizi cleaned the kang, spread the quilt and heated it, and then lit the kang. Haizi thought to himself, burn more, so that after the first half of the night, it would be warmer when he came back to sleep.
Under normal circumstances, the Yun family compound has to send people to keep vigil at night, and the personnel are arranged in the southwest and northeast corners of the compound. There are only two rooms in the Yun family compound, and the front yard is much larger than the backyard. It is the main living and activity place for the Yun family workers.
Counting from the east of the main house in the front yard, there are the large living room where the guys live, the small living room, the dining room for eating, the kitchen and the warehouse. There are moon doors on both sides of the main house leading to the backyard, but the moon door on the west side is not often opened and is only used when storing and selling food.
To the east of the front yard from north to south are the houses where Haizi and his master live, and the hay shed for feeding the horses. Indeed, these are all one house. Then there is the horse pen, and further south is the hut.
The row of houses to the west contains two mills, as well as temporary housing for the workers and a larger warehouse.
The backyard is the residence of the Yun family. There are nine rooms in a row. They are impressive brick and tile houses, much sturdier and more elegant than the adobe houses in the front yard.
There are huge granaries on the east and west sides of the backyard. In the open space in front of the house, seasonal vegetables are planted in summer, and behind are various northern fruit trees planted by the Yun family.
The most magnificent thing is the courtyard wall that surrounds these. It is made of rammed adobe soil. It is five feet wide at the bottom, nearly three feet wide at the top, and one foot and five feet high.
There are watchtowers built at the four feet of the large wall for observation and defense. The entire courtyard wall is covered with alkaline mud so that it cannot be washed away by rainwater.
The gate to the east of the front is also built with blue bricks, tall and imposing. In front of the compound is an avenue for cars, horses, and people to enter and exit. Close to the avenue is a pond. Beyond it is the huge courtyard of the Yun family. Mr. Yun's family used to live in the courtyard.
Not far to the east of the gate is a well with abundant water all year round. To the east are cowsheds and sheepfolds, connecting the farm yard and the compound.
The Yun family has all the livestock and poultry raised by a farm, and chickens, ducks, geese, and pigs are all raised in the yard, which is now managed by Sha Jiuzi's family.
Since today was the day that Mr. Wang passed away, the entire village was shrouded in unknown sadness. The Yun Family Courtyard also seemed very solemn, and Haizi felt a little desolate in his heart.
