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Cui's behavior made the people in the village who came to send paper money to mourn for her gossip. Sheng Xuan knew that he had no status in the old lady's heart, so he asked Sheng Nuo and Sheng Hong to persuade Cui. When Sheng Nuo and Sheng Hong arrived in front of the old lady, they were scolded by the old lady before they said a few words.

"Let's just follow the old lady's wishes on this matter." Sheng Yuguai stepped out to smooth things over. "The old lady is already old, and we are farmers, so we don't have to be so particular." Cui's age can indeed be used as an excuse for her willfulness.

Now that Mr. Sheng is gone, Cui is the oldest in the family, so no one can do anything to her now.

As soon as the white banner was hung at the door of the old house of the Sheng family, people from the village came to deliver paper money. According to the custom of Shengjia Village, the old man's many children and grandchildren had to accompany the old man's spirit. When each guest who came to deliver paper money came to burn paper in front of the spirit, they had to kowtow and pay respects according to the generation of the visitor. These children and grandchildren had to accompany the crying, sacrifice, and kowtow to thank the visitor.

Xiaolan was a granddaughter, so there were no requirements for her in such occasions, but Shengxuan, Xiaowen and Zhang had to stay in the old house. The upper room of the old house was temporarily used as a mourning hall, while the west and east wing rooms next to it were used to receive guests who came to send mourning paper.

The old man has many children, which is also a benefit, as several sons can take turns guarding the coffin. It is not easy to be a filial son in this era. It is no exaggeration to say that if one is in poor health, he may not be able to endure the funeral.

"Mom, aunt, you've been so busy. Have you had breakfast? It's not even noon yet. Have some snacks to fill your stomach first." Xiao Lan asked the little girl to bring hot tea and snacks.

"Xiao Lan is really thoughtful." Sheng Yugui's wife looked around and saw that the west wing was clean, the kang was heated, and all the household utensils were complete. Xin couldn't help but nod her head repeatedly, secretly praising Xiao Lan for her ability. At such a young age, she could manage such a big thing in an orderly manner. "I just came here not long ago. I'm fine, but your mother, not to mention that she didn't eat in the morning, she didn't sleep well these two days."

When Xiao Lan came in and saw Zhang's face, she guessed something. Zhang looked pale and haggard, so she quickly asked the little maid to serve tea and snacks so that Zhang could take a break.

"As a daughter-in-law, I have to do whatever I can to help the old man with such a big matter." Zhang said, "Thanks to your uncle Yugui and his family for coming to help these past two days, they have been busy running around..."

Xin said, "We are all real relatives, it's really strange for you to say that."

Zhang invited Xiaolan to eat together, and after a while, Zhao came with Xiaoting. Zhang invited the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to have some snacks. Xiaoting waved her hand and said she had already eaten. Xiaoting was pregnant, so Xiaolan gave her a big pillow for her to lean on.

"Your sister is pregnant and not in good health. These past two days, your brother Bao Heng has been running back and forth, so your sister has not been here to watch over him." Zhao said to Xiao Lan, "I just took her to kowtow in front of the old man's spirit. I plan to let her go back soon and let her come back on the day the spirit is released."

Zhao's arrangements were in accordance with etiquette. Xiaoting was pregnant. At this time, there was room for maneuver even in terms of etiquette and rules. No one would be too harsh on a pregnant woman.

"This arrangement is great. I'll arrange a car to take my sister back later." Xiao Lan said.

Xiao Ting said, "Don't worry, I'm fine."

At this time Xiaoyan also came over to talk to Xiaolan. Xiaoyan married into Sheng Yugui's family. Sheng Yugui and Sheng Jiaxing had come a long time ago to help with the affairs. "The cook has been invited. He is the chef from the neighboring village who handles weddings and funerals. He also brought two apprentices. The shed over there will be set up soon, so it won't delay our lunch..." Xiaoyan came into the house, exchanged a few words of greeting, and then said.

Xiaoyan didn't change much after getting married. She was still as bold and generous as before. Sheng Yugui's family liked a daughter-in-law with such a temper. After Xiaoyan entered the family, Sheng Yugui's family did not set any rules for her.

Farmers also have to hold banquets for funerals, but since it is a funeral after all, there are more elements in this banquet than in weddings. However, Xiaolan's family makes tofu, so there is tofu in every meal.

Hiring a cook, setting up a shed, and building a stove were all handled by Sheng Yugui's family, while Xiaoyan helped to greet the female relatives who came to deliver the mourning paper.

Xin, Zhao and Zhang sat together, and Zhao said, "It seems that the matter of the old man now depends entirely on your family."

Cui, Sheng Nuo, Sheng Kai and Sheng Hao's attitude was very clear, that is, they wanted Sheng Xuan to be responsible alone, and everyone saw it.

Zhang looked at Xiaolan and Xiaoting and said, "I've expected this. The old man and the old lady had saved a sum of money... Even if Xiaoyuan hadn't stolen the money, I guess the old lady wouldn't be able to take it out at this time... As for spending the money, it's still up to our family. Now that the money is gone, it's even more so... We don't care. This is the only thing that has happened to the old man throughout his life. Let us pay for it..."

Xiaolan's family doesn't need this little money now, and Shengxuan is now a seventh-rank official. Xiaowen is now a scholar and will pursue a career in the government. Compared with their family, the people in the old house and Shenghao's family are in a much worse situation. The gap is not only in wealth, but also in character and reputation in the village. At present, only Shengxuan's family can handle the old man's funeral. But it's a good thing that Xiaolan's family doesn't care. If this happened to those families who care, there would be a lot of trouble at the funeral.

Xiaoyan talked for a while and then went out to help with the arrangements. Not long after she left, Sheng Xuan, Sheng Yugui, Sheng Jiaxing and Bao Heng all came over. Xiaolan hurriedly asked someone to serve hot tea and snacks because Zhang had just said that Sheng Xuan hadn't eaten yet.

"Would you like to invite drums and music?" Sheng Yugui discussed with Sheng Xuan.

Farmers can choose to invite drums and music for funerals, but of course, if they do, it will be more lively and grand. According to local customs, when holding a funeral for an old man, the daughters have to pay for the drums and music. In the eyes of farmers, the money for a few days of drums and music is not a small amount.