Planning to marry the third master

Xie Yunxiao's face was a little gloomy at this time. After struggling for a while, he said, "Luo Mingshuang is already terminally ill. It seems that he will only live for a few days."

Feng Zhuohua suddenly sat up and asked in surprise: "How could this happen?"

Xie Yunxiao said: "I started to get sick in Bianjing. I consulted many doctors, but they didn't know the cause. They said it was tuberculosis."

"How could she get such a disease? No one in the Luo family has ever had this disease."

Xie Yunxiao was relatively calm, and he did not expect Feng Zhuohua to react so strongly. He said, "I did not intend to let you know. If she had been buried, I would have thought that you would have gone to pay your respects. Now, you must go and see her for the last time."

Feng Zhuohua was confused. Xie Yunxiao had put a lot of thought into this plan. If she went back, many people would know that she was still alive. She asked, "Does no one in the Xie family know about my situation?"

Xie Yunxiao said: "Mother and father know, Xinnian knows."

Feng Zhuohua frowned, thinking it was not a good idea. The child was still young, and it was not suitable for her to walk around. But if Luo Mingshuang was seriously ill, it would seem that she was cold and indifferent if she didn't go to see her. She thought that Luo Mingshuang had asked her master to teach her carefully, and she was her aunt, so she had to go and see her. She said, "How about I go secretly with a veil on?"

Xie Yunxiao nodded and said, "You don't need to be so cautious. Going to the Xie family is also home, not like outside."

Feng Zhuohua said, "But the child is so young, and Yu'er is in school. It's inconvenient for me to take Tangtang with me, and I'm worried about taking him on the road. Why don't you stay at home and I'll go to Jinling."

This made Xie Yunxiao worried. To him, his wife had been lost several times, and if he counted carefully, there was a conspiracy behind each time, and the shadow was extremely large.

For a moment, Xie Yunxiao did not respond.

Feng Zhuohua was not in a hurry and told Xie Yunxiao to think for himself. She could make any decision.

After a long time, Xie Yunxiao said, "I will go with you, and the child will be left here in the hands of Lao Zhou and Ruyi. If Luo Mingshuang dies, I will also go back to Jinling, so these few days won't matter."

"Is there really no cure?"

"No need to lie to you."

Feng Zhuohua sighed, it was true that things in this world are unpredictable, and said, "Then let it be so."

Xie Yunxiao really wanted to live a stable life, but the child had to go back to Jinling before spending even a single day with her.

The next day, Xie Yunxiao entrusted all the household affairs to Lao Zhou, who agreed to all of them. Ruyi was also given some careful instructions before leaving with Feng Zhuohua.

They rode at full speed all the way and arrived at Xie's house in two days.

Feng Zhuohua wore a veil and entered from the back door. No one could see who she was. She first went to see Mrs. Xie and Mr. Xie. It was obvious that the two elders of the Xie family had aged very quickly, especially Mrs. Xie. Her hair was graying and her wrinkles were getting deeper. It was obvious that Bianjing was not a good place to raise people.

Old Madam Xie held Feng Zhuohua's hand and said, "I feel relieved to see that you are doing well."

Feng Zhuohua held the old man's hand and said, "It's my fault for making you two worry."

"I heard from Xiao'er that you had a new daughter. Did you bring her here?"

Xie Yunxiao interrupted, "She's only less than three months old. She's been on a bumpy journey, so I'm worried about her, so I didn't bring her here. I'll wait until she's grown stronger, then I'll bring her to my mother's side."

Old Mrs. Xie smiled and said, "Okay, let's make it clear. Although you two have separated and have your own families, the Xie family will always be your roots. You have to come back often, okay?"

Xie Yunxiao said: "My son knows."

There were hurried footsteps outside, and Mrs. Xie stood up and said to the person who came in, "How is Mingshuang?"

The maid who came in hurriedly said, "Old lady, hurry up, she is almost dying."

Feng Zhuohua supported the old lady and went out together.

Xie Yunxiao went to help Mr. Xie.

When they reached the entrance of Fu Cui Courtyard, almost all the people in Xie Mansion were there. When they saw Feng Zhuohua, they opened their eyes wide, thinking they had seen a ghost. Especially Xie Yunhao, he shouted loudly: "My sister-in-law is not dead."

This was not the time to talk about these things. Crying sounds were heard in the room, probably from Xie Xinnian, Xie Xinxian, and a woman. If you didn't know, you would have thought she had died.

Mrs. Xie asked anxiously, "How is the person?"

So many people made way for Old Lady Xie. Feng Zhuohua and Old Lady Xie entered the room together. When Old Lady Xie saw Luo Mingshuang lying on the bed, she called out, "Daughter-in-law, are you still here?"

The people kneeling beside the bed made way. Luo Mingshuang's eyes were already dazed, but when he saw Feng Zhuohua, his eyes slowly focused. He stretched out his hand and said with the last bit of energy he had left, "Zhuohua, is that you?"

Feng Zhuohua almost didn't recognize Luo Mingshuang. She was so skinny and bony that she looked unrecognizable. She quickly took Luo Mingshuang's hand and said, "Aunt, it's me."

"I feel relieved when you are here. I entrust Xinnian's marriage to you. Please help me check it out for him and find him a good wife with a good family background."

"Aunt~~"

"promise me."

Feng Zhuohua nodded and said, "Zhuohua promises you."

Luo Mingshuang curled her lips, and finally, she ran out of breath and died.

It seemed that the last bit of confusion and the last breath of hope were waiting for Feng Zhuohua.

"Mom~~~" Xie Xinnian rushed forward and shook Luo Mingshuang.

Feng Zhuohua's eyes turned red and she stepped back.

The room was filled with a sad atmosphere, and there was crying beside the bed. Even Mrs. Xie was emotionally unstable and said, "My eldest daughter-in-law!"

As the eldest wife of the Xie family, Luo Mingshuang was undoubtedly a qualified mistress. The affairs of the family had never made Mrs. Xie worry about anything. Now she is gone, leaving the young to their own devices.

When someone dies, we have to start the funeral.

Feng Zhuohua first lived in the warm room of Feiyu Courtyard. Her dowry was still there and had not been sorted out yet. Many of Xie Yunxiao's things were also moved here. It turned out to be a good temporary residence for them.

The Xie family passed away, and with Xie Yunxiao around, Feng Zhuohua would not have to take care of things. But she was not idle either. Old Mrs. Xie was old, and she was worried about the funeral, so she had to take care of her all the time. Even Old Man Xie was in poor health. He had been in Bian Jing, so he was lucky not to be healthy and it would be a blessing if he didn't get sick often.

The Xie family announced the death of the deceased on the first day. On the second day, the monks for the prayer arrived at the temple, and the mourning guards Xie Xinxian and Xie Xinnian began to receive everyone who came to pay their respects.

People came and went. Because of Feng Zhuohua's special reasons, Old Lady Xie told her not to go out. After all, she had already died in front of the emperor. If the news got out, she might be charged with deceiving the emperor.

Therefore, Feng Zhuohua stayed by Old Lady Xie's bedside and took care of her.

It can be said that Mrs. Xie is a person with an open mind. Although she sometimes has a bad temper, she can distinguish right from wrong when it comes to major issues.

Mrs. Xie caught a slight cold at this time. She lay on the bed with a handkerchief on her forehead and said sadly, "My eldest daughter-in-law is a sensible person. It was right for her to entrust Xinnian's wedding to you before her death. I am not good enough. I don't have many years left to live. I can't worry about this anymore."

Feng Zhuohua said: "Mother, please don't worry at this time. If you worry too much, it won't get better."

"You are thoughtful. Come to think of it, why didn't I see your goodness before? It was only later that I realized that the Xie family had raised such a virtuous person."

Feng Zhuohua said: "The Xie family is blessed to have raised me well."

"Yes, the eldest daughter-in-law is good at raising people, but it's a pity that she passed away so early."

Feng Zhuohua couldn't respond.

It was bustling outside, and Nanny Qin came in and said, "Old Madam, the young men from the side branches want to come and see you."

Feng Zhuohua helped Old Madam Xie up, and Nanny Qin helped Old Madam Xie put on her shoes. Feng Zhuohua then covered herself with a face towel.

Old Madam Xie was not worried that Feng Zhuohua would not be able to cope with it. The third brother also said that if someone asked, he could just say that Miss Ruoxi was his second wife.

There are quite a few young men from the side branches, both male and female, all of them young men. They have to travel a long distance, and some of the older ones can’t walk anymore, so sending young people is also a courtesy.

Old Mrs. Xie and Old Mr. Xie sat upright, and Feng Zhuohua left when she saw that she had nothing to do.