e watched as Ye Wenyan smashed a wall and then went on to batter the gate of the manor, leaving it in shambles before finally stopping.Here was a woman who had just finished such a massive civil engin...All the guests poured into General's Mansion. Ye Wenyan's gaze swept across them, some familiar faces and some strangers, but mostly men, with few female guests. 。Only two little girls of seven or eight years old, accompanied by their father, managed to squeeze to the front of the crowd. 。Although there were many people, the order was very good. There was no loud noise. If someone wanted to speak, they would lower their voice and say a few words, then stand in line properly. Watching Mu's incense offering walk forward, they raised their incense before them and stood facing the tomb of Ye Gui. 。

Someone whispered, "Why isn't Lady Ye lighting incense What is she planning to do just standing there"

Someone beside them watched for a while and said, "Maybe she's going to say something! After all, so many people have come, you have to say a few opening words.

For example, "Husband, look, everyone has come to celebrate your death anniversary. You should now be at peace in the afterlife." 。People thought that way, but Mu didn't say anything like that. She just stood stubbornly before the tablet, standing there for a long time. 。A pair of eyes stared intently at the name on the memorial tablet. Gradually, people felt a chill in the courtyard as a sense of resentment seemed to rise. 。Old Madam Ye was also carried to the front yard in a sedan chair. The servants of the Ye Residence carried the sedan chair, while Xiangdong and Ali accompanied her on both sides. 。The old woman was still not awake, sitting in her chair and drooping her eyelids as if she was about to fall asleep. 。But when she got to the front yard and took a look at the crowd, she immediately saw some old comrades of General Ye Lao there. She instantly perked up and sat straighter, nodding to those familiar faces. 。Unfortunately, her acquaintances ignored her. Everyone was looking at Mu Shi, waiting for her to either speak or burn incense. 。But Mu still did not, she just bowed three times to the tablet and called out: "General Ye..." 。"Yè Qīngméi was puzzled. She whispered to Yè Wēn: 'Mother always called Father 'Husband' before. She has never addressed him so coldly.'" 。"On a day like this, in a situation like this, how could she call him General Ye" Ye Wenyan didn't answer. She just looked at Mu Shi, listening to the title "General Ye," a wry smile in her heart. 。As expected, there are some things that the Mu family knows. 。There's a folk belief that the living cannot attend funerals, and those with white hair cannot attend funerals of those with black hair. 。"Mu spoke again, "So I didn't go to your funeral that day. I stayed at home and kept my mother-in-law company." 。But actually, no one needs me to accompany them. As long as I can take care of myself, there's no need for me to worry about anyone else. 。That day, her mother had three meals. After the funeral procession left, she ate breakfast, lunch before returning, and dinner in the evening. 。Someone from the kitchen came to me and said that the old mistress wants to eat meat, but because there's a death in the family, the kitchen hasn't bought any meat for several days. 。The only remaining piece of meat was what was left over when the ceremonial offering was made. 。Do you know what "gongrou" is It's the meat that is placed on an altar offering. 。The old lady considered it unlucky to eat, so she ordered someone to buy some fresh ingredients. After buying them, they were stewed in the small kitchen of Fu Lu Courtyard. 。Mu's voice was clear and articulate, not too loud or soft. But actually, with just such a voice, in this large courtyard, the people standing at the back couldn't hear clearly. 。But someone was helping her! Night Wenyan crushed a petal and sent out a sound transmission spell. Mu Shi's voice suddenly became much louder, easily reaching every corner of the mansion and into everyone's ears. 。Then everyone heard what she was saying, and everyone immediately cast angry glances at Old Madam Ye. 。Night Old Madam immediately got angry, and Zhang opened her mouth to rebuke Mu Shi, and wanted to deny the things she had done before. 。Yet before her mouth could fully open, she heard Ye Wen say coldly, “My mother hasn’t finished speaking yet!” She suddenly felt like she couldn't make a sound, as if a wad of cotton was stuck in her throat. 。With no one to interrupt, Mu's words could continue. 。She continued, "You are a great hero of the Northern Qi, just like your father, who has made great contributions to the mountains and rivers of the Northern Qi." 。Expanding your territory and guarding the borders, I understand all the hardship involved. I am also willing to silently be a woman who keeps your home safe for you. 。 So these years since I married into the Ye family, I have been filial to my in-laws and given birth to children for you. One sentence, "You are the mistress of the house," trapped my twenty years of life within this courtyard. 。Of course, I feel very happy about this because this is the home my beloved husband gave me. I also love my children and respect my father-in-law even more. 。I would even tell my son that in the future, he should be just like your grandfather, a truly upright and honorable man. 。Unfortunately, you don't let him learn martial arts, and you are unwilling to let him take the imperial examinations. 。Actually, you don't know, our son is very promising. He came first in the preliminary exam, and there is a high chance he will also be among the top three in the final exam. 。It's a pity that you would leave a dying testament, preventing him from taking the exam. All because your mother said that the Ye family has produced several generations of generals, with capable subordinates scattered throughout Be Qi. If anyone else were to enter the palace as a civil servant, then the court's fear of us would only increase. 。You left such a testament, how could Feiyu still think about the imperial examinationTwenty years have passed. I have dedicated more of my life to this manor than I did in my own home, but you never knew that I once aspired to be a renowned warrior. I chose swords and spears over calligraphy, chess, painting, and poetry. 。When I brought a spear as my dowry to marry into the household of a first-rank general, my father-in-law laughed with such pride and arrogance. 。As a woman, my duty is to stay within the confines of the home. It's the most basic expectation people have of us. 。I weighed the aspirations and family, and ultimately laid down my spear and picked up an abacus, ceaselessly filling the night mansion's account room with chests of dowry brought from my maiden home. 。For twenty years, I believe I've done well. I hope you can also ask yourself with a clear conscience. 。Mu shook a few times, Ye Feiyu hurriedly stepped forward to help her, and gently called out: "Mother" 。"It's fine, I didn't sleep much last night, that's all." 。Step back, there are many things that need to be said today. Only by saying everything that needs to be said can we do what needs to be done. 。I finally worked up the courage, don't let it down. 。"

After the jade pendant had flown back, Mu Shi said again: "Many people came today, General Ye. You see them, are they all your acquaintances Some of them were your former subordinates, some were your friends in Beijing, some were your colleagues in court, and some were children who had received your kindness."

She looked at the two little girls and then turned back, saying, “These two children were in danger in the suburbs of Beijing and happened to be on their way back with you. They saved you.” 。Their father also brought the children to pay their respects to you today, allowing them to give a final kowtow to their benefactor. 。The general, they all know you, and yet they don't know you. 。Just like me, you should be the closest person to me, but in reality, I'm just a manager in your home. We only see each other once or twice a year. In these twenty years, besides leaving me with four children, you haven't given me anything else. 。Speaking of children, it's actually not four because one was born and then taken away by you. 。And the reason for taking her away was because your mother said she was lonely and needed a child to keep her company. 。Your mother has always held the most important place in your heart. To please her, you were willing to take our newborn daughter away, ignoring her cries and mine, as long as your mother smiled at you, spring had arrived for you. 。But later you also saw, your mother raised our children into what they are like, you even know that your mother year after year moved away all the dowry I brought from the Mu family 。We are all humble before her. You only tell us to be filial and endure, because she is our elder, the one who gave birth to and raised us. 。Of course, these are all trivial matters. Things I used to care about so much, in the following years, I no longer placed as much importance on them. 。After all, compared to other things, these things seem so insignificant and hardly worth mentioning. 。She took a deep breath, looking at the tombstone under the night sky, a wry smile appearing on her face. 。But those important things I can't say. Even though I, Mu Qianqiu, am just a woman, I still have to consider the face of myself and my family. 。Some illusions you maintained for twenty years, we all acted very happy and proud. 。Once the facade is broken, all appearances will fade away. I can't bear the feelings of loss and disappointment, nor can I stand the ridicule of the world and the emotional gap it creates. 。So, that's it! Since you're gone, let those things die with you. 。I still have to keep living, for my children and for the rest of my life. 。"General Ye, you are a hero who has made great contributions. As a citizen of Northern Qi, I will always love and respect you, and forever be grateful that you guarded the border and brought peace and stability to our homeland." 。But as your wedded wife, I never want to see you again, for this life and the next. We should never meet again. 。As night falls, I hear that my family has sent people to invite the head of the Ye Family. When the head arrives, I will speak with you again. 。She finally lit the incense and then carefully inserted it into the burner. 。The wisps of smoke floating in the air trembled slightly, as if General Ye was refuting her words. 。Mu lightly shook her head, "Even if you don't want to, there's no room for discussion on this." 。I've listened to you for half my life, and from now on, I won't listen to you anymore. 。

The faint smoke gradually subsided with her words. Mu shi turned back, not shedding a single tear, and even smiled at the crowd, saying: "Thank you all for attending my late husband's memorial banquet. My husband often mentioned all of you during his lifetime, whether it was the military officers or his friends in the capital, they were all his most cherished companions. >>> 。These years he has been away from Beijing, we have also been fortunate to be taken care of by all of you, and the children have also been well looked after by everyone. Mu Qianqiu thanks everyone on behalf of her late husband. 。She rushed toward the people, bowing. The people reacted and quickly returned her bow. 。Then Mu Qianqiu retreated to the children's side, and the guests lined up to pay their respects to the general one by one. 。After an unknown amount of time, with no count of how many people had already paid their respects, Madam Ye suddenly felt her cotton-stuffed throat clear. She let out a sigh of relief and, on second thought, covered her face with her hand and burst into tears...didn't deserve to sit on it. 。Quan Qinghua didn't ask him to sit down, but just drank tea while saying, “I’m a coward. I don’t have the guts to come here, let alone meet that person.” 。So today I brou...