Chapter 732: Extremely Precious
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Yu Youyao was overjoyed and quickly said, “Thank you, Cousin.”
Yin Huaixi was stunned for a moment before he suddenly reacted.
Ever since he returned from Youzhou, Yu Youyao rarely called him Cousin anymore. When she did, it was as if they had returned to the days of being “brothers and sisters”.
For a moment, he actually felt a little uncomfortable.
After obtaining the Matriarch’s token, his greatest doubt was not being a “relative” as part of the Xie Residence, but Yu Youyao herself.
For a long time, they had been addressing each other as cousins. He had deliberately blurred the boundaries between “cousins” and crossed the barrier of etiquette.
However, Yu Youyao was still young and very ignorant about the matters between men and women.
He was always worried that he would frighten her by being too rash.
He was even more worried that she wouldn’t be able to accept the change of love from “family” to “romance”.
Therefore, he had been suppressing his feelings for her. He planned to deal with his elders first. In the future, when they are in his territory in the North, he would not have to worry about any variables.
Seeing that he was looking at her without saying anything, Yu Youyao raised her eyebrows and asked, “What’s wrong?”
Seeing the joy in her eyes, Yin Huaixi smiled. “If I had known that a gift could please you and make you smile, I wouldn’t have waited until today.”
No matter what, as long as she was happy.
Yu Youyao pouted. “Let’s not talk about it for now. There are many guests who came to pay their respects in the morning. I’ll return to the mourning hall first. Cousin, remember to deliver the formalities to the Jade Courtyard.”
Yin Huaixi looked helpless. “Got it.”
Yu Youyao returned to the mourning hall. After a while, a maidservant came over to report, “The Daoist master of the Clear Void Temple is here. Young Master Zhou and the men have gone out to welcome him.”
Soon, everyone in the residence entered the mourning hall with a group of Daoists in green Daoist robes.
When they entered the house, they would salute first, then serve tea. This was the most basic way to treat guests.
After exchanging pleasantries, Daoist Xu Ming, who was in the lead, couldn’t help but take a few more glances at Yu Youyao.
The Clan Chief, who was accompanying her, noticed this and couldn’t help but ask, “That’s the eldest daughter of the residence. Daoist priest, do you have any thoughts?”
Daoist Xu Ming retracted his gaze and only said, “This woman is indescribably n.o.ble.’
The Clan Chief was stunned for a moment. He suppressed the shock and pa.s.sion in his heart and quickly asked, “May I know why you say that?”
It was said that Grandmaster Hui Neng was good at physical inspection, and he had been guided by an expert from a Daoist school. Daoism emphasized the five arts of mountain, medicine, destiny, divination, and physical inspection. In terms of physical inspection, Daoism was second to none. This is especially so for Daoist Xu Ming, who had gained enlightenment in the Clear Void Temple.
Daoist Priest Yu Ming shook his head. “Indescribable!”
With that, he took a teacup and drank his tea. The top quality Biluochun tea was fresh and mellow, showing the sincerity of the Yu Clan in treating guests. The granddaughter of the Yu Clan was destined to be a powerful figure. Her words and actions would lead the flow of the world.
This was a secret that could not be revealed.
It was naturally indescribable.
Their orthodox Daoism has always paid attention to hiding in times of prosperity and emerging in times of chaos, which is completely different from the Buddhists who hide in times of chaos and enjoy the peak of incense. Otherwise, why would he personally make a trip to the Yu Residence?!
The Clan Chief felt regretful, but Daoist Xu Ming’s secretive att.i.tude was too obvious, so he couldn’t ask. However, the words “n.o.ble” still made him ponder.
Yu Zongzheng was now in power in the court. Not only was Yu Youyao the daughter of the legitimate wife, but she had also been conferred the t.i.tle of County Head of Shaoyi. Until now, Matriarch Yu had yet to arrange a marriage for her. Perhaps the palace had other arrangements. After all, since ancient times, the daughters of foreign ministers who held the t.i.tle of relatives had basically all married into the royal family.
Be it the royal family or the relatives who had gained power, they could all be considered “n.o.ble”.
After the Clan Chief received the Daoist priest, he quickly looked for the elder to mention this matter.
The old clan elder pondered for a long time. “l remember that Matriarch once looked for Grandmaster Hui Neng of the Precious Peace Temple to read her fortune, and he said something similar.”
When Yu Youyao was young, she had almost lost her reputation as a criminal. Naturally, the clan had to ask about such a big matter. At that time, he felt that although Grandmaster Hui Nengs reading was pretty good, Yu Youyao did not have a strong personality so he did not pay much attention to it.
The Clan Chief quickly asked, “What do you think we should do?”
After all, he still felt a little indignant that his good daughter will return to the Xie family. Now that he knew that she was also an important person, he couldn’t help but feel angry.
The old clan elder frowned. “So what? In the end, she’s a daughter of the Yu Clan. She has the surname of the Yu Clan. We can treat her the way she usually is treated in the future. As long as she’s not treated badly, it’s better than anything else. You’re the head of a sect. Do you still need me to teach you how to treat your clansmen?!”
“Only by managing your personal fief can the daughters in the family have a good way out. When they marry next time, they can stand tall in their husbands’ families and help the clan.”
“You have to understand one thing clearly. The paternal side of the family supports the daughter who gets married. It’s the same no matter where she is married. Even if she is an Empress Consort, her family must be strong to gain power in the palace. Don’t put the cart before the horse.”
After being taught a lesson, the Clan Chief did not dare to think too much about it. “Old Master is right.”
The Daoists sat around the coffin and prayed for Matriarch.
Just as Yu Youyao knelt in front of the spirit, she heard a servant outside call out, “The Zhenguo Marquis Residence has arrived!”
Not long after, the Zongzong brought the Marquis of Zhenguo, Song
Mingzhao, and the men from the other three branches of the residence into the mourning hall to pay respects to Old Madam Yu and offer incense.
Yu Zongzheng quickly stood up to greet her.
The Marquis of Zhen sighed softly and patted Yu Zongzheng’s shoulder. “My condolences!’
Song Mingzhao subconsciously looked at Yu Youyao. She was wearing a filial outfit and looked very haggard. Her slender figure had grown a lot. It had been a few months since he had seen her, and she was so thin that she looked like she could be blown away by a gust of wind.
Song Mingzhao couldn’t help but say, “My condolences.”
Yu Youyao was stunned for a moment. She took a step forward and bowed. “Thank you! t
When Song Mingzhao heard her slightly hoa.r.s.e voice, he felt as if someone had sandpapered his heart. He felt terrible.
Song Mingzhao said, “Grandmother Yu’s death has pa.s.sed seven days. The funeral still needs to be carried out for another seven days. From today onwards, I’ll come to the Yu Residence every day to help.”
On the first seven days after the death of a relative, the family mourned for their deceased relative. In these seven days, they could grieve as much as they needed.
During the next seven days, the family had to reorganize their emotions and prepare for the departure of the deceased. Close relatives and friends would all come over to help.
Yu Youyao was not surprised. “Thank you, Heir Song.”
Her polite att.i.tude made Song Mingzhao’s heart ache. He could only say, “You, take care of yourself. Only then can Grandmother Yu leave in peace.” Yu Youyao only agreed in a low voice.
After sending off the male guest, the women of the Zhenguo Marquis Residence also came over..