(6)
"Zhao Wei's death is an earth-shattering event for anyone in Yuyi Town, because as the real backbone of Yuyi Town, the head of the Zhao family has always been popular with everyone. But now that the front line is tense, such important matters cannot be disclosed to the public at will. .”
The younger sister was constrained by this idea, and she immediately thought about how to create the illusion that Zhao Wei was not dead, and tried her best to reject the guests who came frequently in recent days on behalf of her father.
However, within a short while, Bai Feng suddenly came to the door claiming that he had something to ask for and asked to see Zhao Wei. Seeing his special status, the younger sister's confidant Zi Chai stopped outside the door and announced, "Miss, this is Mr. Bai. "
"Mr. Bai?" The younger sister went over and opened the door of the house by herself, and Fang Baifeng warmly invited her: "Zichai, except for Mr. Bai, no one is allowed in!"
Bai Feng saw that the tears on Zhao Xiaomei's face were still wet, and knew that things had changed, so he listened to her advice first. The two of them walked into the house one after another. The little girl returned anxiously and sat down next to her father's body. She turned back to Bai Feng and said, "Why are you here? Didn't you leave last night?"
"I was afraid that Mr. Zhao would suddenly encounter something unexpected, so I stayed overnight at my house." Bai Feng lowered his brows and did not dare to take a look at Zhao Wei's body.
"As you can see, father... has passed away." The younger sister touched Zhao Wei's cold palm and sobbed: "I know it's not the time to be sad yet, so what should I do?"
Bai Feng sighed sadly: "Please forgive me, Miss Zhao... This matter is of great importance and must not be made public easily."
"Of course I know!" Zhao Xiaomei stood in front of Bai Feng, looked up into his eyes, and replied firmly: "I didn't let you in just to hear you say these useless words to me... Even if we want to hide it for the time being. Sooner or later, the powerful people who come to the house every day will know about the death of the head of the family. I will be the only one left in the Zhao family to take charge of the overall situation. How can I possibly retain these people?"
"Let them come!" Bai Feng cupped his hands and said, "The sooner they know about this, the better... Miss Zhao, do you still remember what Mr. Zhao ordered us in his suicide note?"
When the little girl heard Bai Feng's words, she was still so confident and awe-inspiring, and her heart suddenly felt at ease. I saw her and then asked: "Mr. Bai, can I believe you?"
"I will stay by your side during this period. If Miss Zhao feels that I am not trustworthy, you can drive me away at any time." As soon as Bai Feng finished speaking, Zhao Xiaomei's legs suddenly softened and she weakly rushed forward to Bai Feng. On the body, half-open eyes were drowsy.
A smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Brother Feng, thank you."
After that, the little sister was sent back to the room by Bai Feng to recuperate. The young swordsman then began to prepare secret funeral arrangements for Zhao Wei. For the sake of confidentiality, Bai Feng entrusted it to A Bian, who was working in the mansion. This man had shared difficulties with him in the past, so Bai Feng had great trust in him.
A-Bian lived up to his expectations and arranged all funeral arrangements within one day. Knowing that Zhao Wei liked to worship Buddha during his lifetime, he invited monks to preside over the funeral, and the monks would choose an auspicious moment to put the body into the coffin. , the monks write the prayers...
The next day, Zhao Xiaomei sent a message in the name of Zhao Wei to the major gentry and nobles in Yuyi Town, and invited almost everyone who had an interest in the Zhao family.
"Dong dong dong..." Several dull sounds of bells and drums came from the courtyard, and guests from all walks of life heard the sound.
When everyone saw that the entire Zhao family was covered with white silk and all the servants were in plain clothes, they immediately repented.
A wise man immediately asked the servant: "Mr. Zhao passed away?"
The dull man was still at a loss. He only saw that there were more shrewd people who were ready to withdraw from this place of right and wrong, so he followed them.
More and more people are getting ready to leave.
"Stop!" Zang Boyan suddenly jumped out from behind the main door and roared: "You all, go back!"
Thorny Thorns also came out from the other side and echoed: "Miss Zhao still has something to tell you, why are you leaving now?"
All the heroes discussed this one after another.
"Mr. Zhao has passed away, and we have no chance of winning."
"Which one of you here has not received any favor from Mr. Zhao? We didn't know about this in advance, so we didn't prepare all the sacrifices. We'd better come next time..."
"You two young boys, don't you want us to listen to that little girl complaining?"
Just when Zang Boyan and Thorns were about to be unable to stop these people, a girl wearing mourning clothes and plain makeup appeared in front of everyone.
"You are all my father's acquaintances and companions, why are you leaving in such a hurry?" Zhao Xiaomei saluted the uncles and invited them back to continue the funeral, saying: "My little sister knows that her talents are shallow and her reputation is low, so she has no intention of trying to persuade them to stay. It’s just that before my father passed away, he made a request regarding the things he promised to all my uncles during his lifetime.”
After hearing this, all the nobles and nobles' eyes immediately shone with joy.
When Zang Boyan and Jingji saw this, they also added fuel to the fire. They changed their irritable and rude attitudes and persuaded these people to go back to the house to continue the funeral.
"Everyone, please come with me." The younger sister said this and walked back to the funeral.
There were about thirty people present, including monks and servants. For someone with the prestige and financial resources of the head of the Zhao family, it is really shabby.
After the monk finished performing the rituals, the younger sister went up to the altar and faced the gazes of her uncles, without fear of anything.
"All uncles are my father's important friends during his lifetime. I invite you here not only to commemorate my father's death, but also to read my father's suicide note to you." Before the younger sister finished speaking, Bai Feng, who was also dressed in plain clothes, stepped forward. Go and submit the other half of the suicide note.
The two suicide notes are combined into one and can be read out.
"Wei has spent all his life to fight against the barbarians. Thanks to the support of all uncles and brothers, the war has achieved quite a lot now, and it is time to pursue the victory. Unfortunately, Wei is not in good health... I have appointed my daughter to act as the agent for the Zhao family's affairs. I hope you can Thank you for your help... In addition, Bai Feng, the master of Yuyi Academy, will conduct a thorough investigation into whether there are corrupt officials in the Yuyi army who have enriched their own pockets. If the truth is found, he will be severely punished... Your kindness will always be remembered by the Zhao family. If the war is won, they will definitely I will repay you in full..."
After the younger sister said it, Bai Feng immediately accepted the order. The young man faced the wealthy people and said, "I have heard that the Yuyi Army maliciously deducted military pay and rations. If your uncles and brothers know something about it, please be sure to tell them. To me."
Bai Feng searched for a moment in the crowd, recognized a few old friends, and said, "Ma Shitu, do you still remember me?"
"Remember, of course I remember!" Ma Shitu stood there with his chubby belly and his whole body like a barrel, and replied: "I know Mr. Bai's behavior... As long as I know something, I will tell you! "
Bai Feng nodded, bowed her hands to Zhao Xiaomei, and then left. The younger sister discussed it with the gentry for a while, then announced that the funeral was over and everyone dispersed.
