C14 (1/2)

Even though I had already guessed that it would definitely cause a huge commotion after I told them about the woman, I had never imagined that Xiuqin's reaction would be so huge, to the point that it would shock me.

Xiuqin stood up, holding the picture in her hand, she started crying and laughing, with a hint of fear and disgust, as though countless expressions were mixed together, it was extremely weird.

”Grandfather,” when I saw him, I also felt a little scared. I wanted to ask what was going on with Grandfather, but then I saw Grandfather gently wave his hand, and let out a long sigh without saying a word, as he stared straight at Xiuqin who seemed as if she had suddenly lost her mind.

After a long time, I could no longer bear to watch any longer. I pushed the man who was still in a daze and said, ”Why aren't you in charge?”

The man embarrassedly came back to his senses, only then did he glare at me unhappily before standing up to support Xiuqin whose entire body was trembling, and said softly: ”Come, sit down first.”

Xiuqin sat down like a marionette, mumbling something incomprehensible.

After a long while, under the man's consoling, Xiuqin's mood slowly began to improve, and became slightly calmer. Then, with a slightly apologetic look on his face, he squeezed out a smile towards his grandfather.

However, from the looks of it, he seemed to be afraid that he would once again cause a woman to lose control of her emotions, so he only opened his mouth and did not make the slightest sound. However, from the look on his face, it was not hard to tell that he was under a lot of pressure, and looking to the side, his back was already wet, and his hair was all wet with sweat, sticking to his face, making him look as if he had aged several years in a night.

Xiuqin was still staring at the picture that was filled with grinded flowers with her head down, her expression couldn't be seen, and we didn't know what she was thinking. In the next moment, the entire side hall's air seemed to be so heavy that it seemed like it was going to drip down.

The man comforted Xiuqin a bit, and after feeling that there were no problems, he looked at me again. Only, his eyes were extremely unfriendly, and looking at his expression, it was as though Xiuqin was blaming me for doing this.

Of course, I was dissatisfied, so I fiercely glared at him as a form of retaliation. The man took a deep breath, but just as he was about to flare up, he remembered something and snorted coldly, before supporting Xiuqin.

In this awkward and strange atmosphere, I really wanted to drag my grandfather away, but after thinking about how being alone in the dead of night and being at the funeral home, even if I had to leave for a while, I could only grit my teeth and endure.

In the silent night, her sad and gentle voice seemed extremely clear. However, however, halfway through her words, she stopped, and at the same time, raised her head. Her eyes twitched uncontrollably, and she looked at Grandfather with eyes filled with fear.

Although Xiuqin's voice was soft and her words were simple, but they were like thunder in my ears, shocking me to the point that my soul had left my body. If what she said was true, then who was the person I met the previous two times?

I couldn't believe it or believe it, so I turned to look at Grandpa. I saw that he still had the same expression as before, with his head lowered slightly as if he had frozen in place. He didn't say anything, and I didn't know what he was thinking.

”Is she dead too?” Just when my heart was about to stop beating, my grandfather finally opened his mouth, his voice was very hoarse, it was obvious that he was very tired, when he spoke his words his face didn't move at all, but it was no different from a sharp arrow that was aimed at my heart, causing my heart to clench. At the same time, I looked at Xiuqin, hoping that she wouldn't say the words that I didn't want to hear the most.

”I don't know.” After a long time, Xiuqin finally replied softly, causing my heart to loosen and I almost fell limply to the ground.

Grandfather didn't say anything for a long time. Finally, he turned his head and asked me, ”Are you sure?”

I didn't know how to reply. In the end, I could only nod my head lightly. That woman's face could be said to be completely imprinted in my mind. How could I make a mistake?

”Bullshit!” The man beside me suddenly stood up in a fit of rage, cursing me. I frowned, and was about to curse him when he shouted again, ”This brat must have been planning to be lazy. How come no one noticed this woman before he came here with so many people?”

Hearing these words, Xiuqin was also startled, after that she looked at me with a suspicious look, of course there was no need to explain any further.

When I saw this, I was immediately angered. Just as I was about to explode in anger, I saw my grandfather sigh and press me down, ”It is difficult for a Qing official to cut off the family's affairs. I'm afraid that this old man won't be able to help you with this matter!”