sjar Chapter 649 Father and daughter are separated
Chapter 649 Father and daughter are separated
Lu Wenshi's expression froze. He looked at Lu Yan without answering, but asked back.
"What do you mean by asking this question with this tone and expression?"
"It doesn't mean anything. I just want to know what my grandfather heard in his last moments. Was it his son's reluctance and regret for him, or his resentment and blame towards him, or even... being glad that he was finally going to die!"
"Bastard!" Lu Wenshi's expression suddenly changed, and he raised his hand and slapped Lu Yan hard on the face.
Lu Yan's head tilted after being hit, and a bloody smell quickly came out of her mouth, but she still slowly moved her gaze back and continued to look at Lu Wenshi.
Lu Wenshi was furious. Considering that there were servants and maids guarding outside the courtyard, he could only lower his voice and curse: "How could you say such nonsense? If it gets out and someone with ulterior motives spreads it, then our Lu family will be finished!"
"Grandfather is gone, isn't our Lu family finished yet?" Lu Yan forced a sarcastic smile, "Or does father think that you can really protect the Lu family with your ability and skills?"
The undisguised ridicule in Lu Yan's eyes ignited a fire in Lu Wenshi's heart. He raised his arm high again, but when he was about to hit her, he met Lu Yan's gaze, and his whole body trembled violently, and the slap could not land.
Lu Yan's eyes reminded Lu Wenshi of his father. Once upon a time, his father had looked at him in the same way.
Disappointment, disgust, heartache, ridicule...
Various emotions intertwined together, making Lu Wenshi feel cold on his back, and in the end he could only let go of his hands little by little.
"Yan'er, I know you and your grandfather had a good relationship, but he's already dead. It's no use being sad. Instead of talking nonsense here, you might as well help your father and prepare for your grandfather's funeral and send him off."
Lu Wenshi looked away, as if trying to escape, and left the room in a hurry, saying that his father would send people to inform each family.
Lu Yan was still sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at Master Lu lying on the bed.
It had only been a short while, but an indescribable sense of strangeness had already appeared on that face.
"Grandfather..." Lu Yan called softly, and the next moment all her emotions burst out and she threw herself on the bed and burst into tears.
Outside the courtyard, Lu Wenshi was instructing his servants to start preparing for the funeral when he heard Lu Yan's crying coming from the room.
He choked, but finally gritted his teeth and pretended he didn't hear it.
The news of Grand Tutor Lu's death spread quickly.
Although Grand Tutor Lu no longer attended court since his stroke, he was still a veteran minister in the court after all. He had promoted many court officials, so Grand Tutor Lu still had great prestige in the court.
Emperor Xiao also issued an edict praising Grand Tutor Lu for his achievements since he entered the court as an official, and said that he would go to pay his condolences in person.
The emperor’s presence is an honor, but also a pressure.
Lu Wenshi was trembling with fear. He repeatedly confirmed the funeral process, and after making sure there would be no problems, he still couldn't breathe a sigh of relief.
Looking at the servant standing in front of him, he asked, "What's the situation with the young lady now?"
"My Lord, since the Grand Tutor passed away, the young lady has been very sad. I heard that she has not eaten much in the past two days and has been guarding in front of the Grand Tutor's spirit."
"Go and ask the young lady to go back and rest. The emperor will come in person to pay his condolences tomorrow. If she causes any trouble, it will not be good to watch." Lu Wenshi ordered in a deep voice.
The servant looked hesitant and spoke cautiously, "Master, why don't you go and persuade her yourself? I heard that the young lady is determined to stay in the mourning hall. Even her personal maidservant's persuasion is useless. I'm afraid the young lady won't listen to my words."
"You useless piece of shit! Don't you know to bring two more people with you and send her back directly?" Lu Wenshi said unhappily.
Ever since they parted unhappily in their father's room that day, they haven't spoken a word to each other in the past two days. Yan'er must have really hated him in her heart.
Although the servant felt that this was not right, since his master had already spoken, he could not say anything and could only nod and say, "Yes, I obey your command."
Fortunately, when he received the order and was about to leave, Lu Wenshi changed his mind and stopped him.
"Forget it, I'd better go and persuade her myself. She's stuck in a dead end now. If I use violence, she might even end up in a fight with me!" Lu Wenshi's tone was full of fatigue and impatience.
After an incense stick of time, he walked into the mourning hall, looked at Lu Yan who was kneeling on the mat burning paper, and coughed lightly.
Lu Yan paused while holding the paper money, but returned to normal a moment later and continued to put paper money into the brazier.
"Yan'er, I heard that you have been guarding the funeral hall for two days and have not eaten well. If you continue like this, your body will not be able to bear it. Listen to your father and go back to have a good rest first."
"No, I'm not tired." Lu Yan stared at the burning paper money in front of her, the fire reflected in her eyes, and her tone was cold.
"How can you not be tired? Be good and listen."
Lu Wenshi took a few steps forward and stretched out his hand to pull Lu Yan up, but Lu Yan dodged.
"Father, if you have anything to say, just tell me. I will burn paper for you and will not leave."
"There are plenty of people who can do the paper burning thing, but you are the only one who needs to stay here!"
Lu Wenshi's tone was full of disapproval. After he finished speaking, he looked at Lu Yan's cold expression, thought for a moment and said again.
"Well, let me do the paper burning. I'll stay here and you go back and have a good rest. If you get sick, your grandfather will be heartbroken if he knows about it."
Lu Yan remained unmoved and just continued to put paper money into the brazier little by little.
"Grandfather, I am unfilial. I was on duty in the palace and didn't get to see you for the last time. But don't worry, I have been taught by you since I was a child. I will definitely follow your example in my words and deeds in the future. I will never let you down."
"Yan'er, your father is talking to you, can you hear me?" Lu Wenshi patiently spoke again.
"I heard you. If father wants to stay in this mourning hall to burn paper for grandfather, please go ahead. The paper money is here, but your daughter will not leave."
"Lv Yan!" Lv Wenshi couldn't help himself and glared at Lv Yan. "How long do you want to make trouble? Your father is concerned about your health and advised you to go down and have a good rest. Do you really want to draw a clear line between you and me as a father from now on!"
"Are you concerned about my health?" Lu Yan finally stopped what she was doing. She looked at Lu Wenshi and pointed out directly, "Father, I'm afraid you are concerned about the condolences that His Majesty will come to pay in person tomorrow."