Although Qin Hanzhen had doubts, after all, this was the Chengenhou Mansion, as the daughter of the third room who had gone out of the family, and she was already married, in front of these many elders, it was not easy to go beyond the bounds, so she just kept the doubt in her heart, and planned to talk to the lobby brother Qin Jian in private later. If it is necessary to investigate, of course, it is better for Qin Jian, the future heir of the Chengenhou Mansion, to come forward.

With the people from the third room coming forward, the three of Qin Zhonghai's brothers, father and son, all acted neatly, and Qin Song's body was quickly decorated. Fortunately, the Xu family has just come out of the funeral, and the mourning shed in the front yard has not yet had time to be demolished, but it can continue to be used. Qin Shutao took the housekeeper and went out to find a suitable coffin in person, and Qin Jian began to be busy writing funeral notes. And before Qin Zhonghai reported his father's death to the palace, he had to discuss with Qin Bai and the others, how to explain the cause of Qin Song's death on the surface? In private, they must tell the truth to the Emperor and the Emperor, but it is better not to let too many people know about such a disgraceful matter, so they need a statement on the table.

Qin Bai's idea is relatively simple: "My brother has been recuperating at home for the past few years, and he has not seen outsiders, and he has always been recuperating from his illness, but now it is reasonable to say that he has been ill for a long time, and because of the death of his sad wife, his condition has worsened, and he finally died." ”

That's a decent way to put it. It's just that most people in the world know that Qin Song was disgusted by the royal family and ordered to be grounded at home, not really sick. And he doesn't know how many pets he has accepted in private in recent years, saying that he will be sad and sick because of the death of his wife - who believes it?!

Niu Shi snorted: "I don't think you need to leave him a good reputation, just say that he drank too much and fell into the garden pool and drowned, or fell down from somewhere and died, and he got it." Anyway, he has always been a ridiculous person, and his reputation for absurdity is very loud in the capital, so it is not strange to die absurdly. He is looking for his own death, and your family is outside the city to hold a funeral for your sister-in-law, and no one can blame you. Who told him to stay and drink and be merry to himself, and not to go with him and send his wife to the ground?"

Qin Zhonghai could only laugh. Although this is also an option, if he doesn't want the Chengenhou Mansion to become the center of gossip, it is better to deal with his father's death as low-key as possible.

Yao's had been quite silent, just sitting on the side and listening, but at this time, he suddenly spoke: "Actually, the third aunt's idea is very good, and people outside may not be able to believe it when she is sick, but if it is said that Hou Ye stumbled and broke himself after drinking, no one will doubt it." The high-ranking families in the capital are not without examples of falling into the water after drinking and losing their lives. When the time comes, by the way, they will dispose of a group of waiting subordinates, and they will say that they did not wait for the Hou Ye well, which is too dereliction of duty, and no one will make any irresponsible remarks. In the future, even if we meet others outside to talk about this matter, even if it is a little embarrassing, but our family has an attitude that we don't want to discuss this matter, and others don't have much to say, so how much trouble will be saved?"

Qin Zhonghai glanced at his wife: "You don't have to say a word." You also know that if my father dies because of this kind of thing, his old man will certainly be disgraced, and our family may not have any light on his face. If you meet someone who is kind and polite, of course, you will not mention it rashly in front of us. But if someone who doesn't like us has to laugh at us, can you still refute it? Even if you want to take the dead as a big reason to block back, people may not listen. You think it's easy to make trouble, but I think it's very troublesome! In the future, if anyone in the capital talks about gossip, you will have to talk about your father's death for 10, 20, 30 years! No one will ever forget it! Even if you don't think about yourself, you have to think about your son's face!"

Yao pursed his lips and sneered: "Now if you want to whitewash the peace and find a decent way to die for Hou Ye, I'm afraid it's too late." In the past 20 days or so, when has the Hou Ye not been messing around with all day of drinking? Sometimes he got drunk and almost made trouble in the mourning hall in front of him! Even if others were making trouble in the Songfeng Hall at the back, Songfeng Hall was only separated by a few walls from the mourning hall? Not to mention that some of the relatives, friends, and guests who came to mourn had already heard the movement, and it was a few close in-laws, and they were not deaf or blind! It was just that the big guys pretended not to know and saved face for our Qin family. At this time, we have to explain that Hou Ye died because of the sadness of his deceased wife and his aggravation of his illness, everyone knows that it is a lie, and they don't know how to guess behind it! Don't make people suspicious, we think Hou Ye is confused, and he was negligent when waiting, which caused his death. Call the troubled imperial history to sue me, and the reputation of your brothers, fathers and sons is something you don't want!"

Qin Zhonghai couldn't help but stagnate. In fact, he has also thought about this problem and is also a little worried. However, he walked and sat upright, and if someone in the court came to question him, he had his own way of proving his innocence. There was no shortage of people waiting around my father at all, and their family was outside the city at the time of the incident, so where was there any talk of neglect and killing people? Qin Zhonghai was very calm and still insisted on his own point of view.

Seeing this, Niu said: "That's it, you husband and wife should discuss it, but this is all your family's business." The old man and I have already talked about our thoughts, and it is up to you to decide in the end. However, she didn't forget to remind Yao, "Your child's temperament is a little too strict, and the subordinates in Songfeng Hall have all served your in-laws for many years." Even if you are a little derelict in your duties this time, there are still many people who have followed you out of the city. Even if they are to be investigated for the crime of ineffective waiting, it is necessary to find out who is the one on duty, and who neglected their duties and delayed your father-in-law from seeking medical treatment, and everyone else will be punished, whether they live or die. You think it's easy to save trouble, but in the eyes of other family members, it's disrespectful to the elderly. If it is someone else's house, the old servants who are waiting for the old man to die are all responsible for the old man's family to provide for the elderly. ”

The Niu family would have such words, half of it was because Qin Hanzhen had just talked to her a few words, and the other half was also her own thoughts. The Songfeng Hall is so clean, there is no one more, not even the magpie cuckoo, it must be called Yao's buckle. Hongyan and the others made mistakes first, and now they are sent to guard the tomb of the Xu family, so that's it, what is wrong with the magpies? Even if it is to avoid the leakage of news, they can't be so unkind, right? Therefore, the Niu family wants to beat the Yao family.

Yao's eyes flashed a little sneering, and he lowered his head and said obediently: "Auntie is right." The nephew and daughter-in-law will definitely handle it carefully, and they will never wronged anyone. For the rest, nephews and daughters-in-law will also reward them for their meritorious deeds, so that they will not be lost. Finally...... It's the person who has waited for the lord and his wife. ”

Niu nodded with satisfaction and turned to Qin Bai: "Let's go back first, shall we?" When they set up a mourning hall here, and the funeral letter has been reported, it will not be too late to come over again." Aren't you going to the palace again?"

Qin Bai sighed and looked at Qin Zhonghai. Qin Zhonghai looked uncomfortable, although he vetoed the suggestion of the third uncle and three aunts, he didn't mean to be disrespectful, he just wanted to be more cautious. He got up and whispered to Qin Bai and the Niu family to apologize, Qin Bai waved his hand: "It's okay, our husband and wife are just coming up with an idea, and there are indeed some things that are not well considered." You've discussed it with your family, and if you have an idea, you'll come back to me. ”

Qin Zhonghai hurriedly pulled his wife Yao and respectfully sent Qin Bai and Niu away. Qin Hanzhen and Zhao Mo also left, but before they left the mansion, they went to find Qin Jian first. Qin Hanzhen simply said what he felt strange, although Qin Jian looked haggard and tired, he still agreed: "I will pay attention to this matter, and I will tell you when I have news." ”

Qin Han really saw him like this, and he couldn't bear it: "Actually, I'm just saying it in passing, you can tell the people below to pay attention, and you don't have to worry too much." You look tired, so you need to take care of yourself. ”

Two funerals in a row are indeed quite tiring for a young man like Qin Jian who has not yet reached the crown.

Qin Jian smiled faintly and said, "I will take care of myself, but I still have to find out what should be investigated." It was my own grandfather who died, can I still let those who need to be held responsible for it escape? Even if it is an accomplice, the one who should be punished must still be punished. ”

Seeing this, Qin Hanzhen felt a little relieved, and couldn't help but mention it more: "Xinlan went out of the city with us yesterday, and she was tired and hard. Now that something has happened in your house again, I'm afraid that if she gets tired again, she will be fine, so you have to take care of her. ”

Qin Jian's smile suddenly became gentle: "Of course. Even if I'm tired, I have to take care of her. She's still pregnant with my baby. ”

Zhao Mo patted him on the shoulder: "If you need help, just ask." You and I are not outsiders in the first place, so don't be polite to me. When I go back, I will send the house doctor and Ah Shou over, the house doctor is tight-mouthed, diagnose the pulse of your husband and wife, and prescribe a warm supplement prescription, so that it will not alarm outsiders at all; Ah Shou will give you a start, it is inconvenient for him to do the things that show his face, but he can still cope with some chores to help with some chores. ”

Qin Jian naturally knew how capable Ah Shou was, and there were many capable people under him, and the doctor of the Suning County Mansion was even tighter and had good medical skills, and he was also very good at conditioning his body. He hurriedly thanked Zhao Mo solemnly, and was very grateful in his heart.

Zhao Mo said something to him again, and then said goodbye to Qin Hanzhen together.

Back in the courtyard, Qin Hanzhen changed into clean homely clothes, came to the living room and sat down, still feeling strange in his heart: "Uncle and grandfather died quite coincidentally. The men who came out of the long house can keep their filial piety together. Although the second uncle originally only had to keep for one year, but now it has become three years, and he has suffered a little, but the lobby brother has not been affected much. ”

Zhao Mo said: "Cheng Enhou's recent actions are indeed a bit absurd, and it is not unreasonable to say that he died due to drunkenness. Really, do you think it's weird because the inside of Songfudo is too clean?"

Qin Hanzhen knew that he understood what he meant, and he couldn't help but feel sweet in his heart: "Yes, I think it's quite weird." When we went over, not to mention the big and small girls waiting in Songfeng Hall, they didn't even see the rough envoys! Also, what about the concubines who had sex with the eldest uncle and grandfather? The third uncle said that when they arrived home, the eldest uncle and grandfather were still in the same state as when they first became ill, and those concubines did not even give him any clothes to wear, and because they were afraid, they delayed seeking medical treatment. I thought it was strange that those concubines had done for so long in addition to not informing the rest of the family that something had happened to them, and not inviting a doctor? Since they were so scared that they didn't dare to ask for a doctor's office to save the lives of their patron uncles and grandfathers in the Cheng'en Mansion, how could they not even think of putting clothes on people and pretending that he didn't die because he was messing around with them?"