An Unfilial Son
(Today, I hope you will continue to vote for Lao Guan.)
After Qin Sheng's mother passed away, the Zhu Family and the Qin Family argued over where to bury her. The Zhu Family wanted to bury her in the Babaoshan Public Cemetery. After all, the two elders of the Zhu Family would be buried there after a hundred years. In this way, their daughter could be closer to them. This was also their selfishness.
But how could the Qin Family agree? Wasn't Old Master Qin's greatest forte in this lifetime the art of acupuncture? How could such a big thing be decided by the Zhu Family? He had to consider the Qin Family and find acupoints for his daughter-in-law. Therefore, Old Master Qin traveled around Beijing and finally found a good tomb at the foot of the Great Wall in Huairou.
In his words, the deceased in the tomb would be happy and comfortable in their next life. At the same time, it would be beneficial to their relatives in the world, such as Livley's children. Therefore, it was not without reason that Qin Changan's career had reached the peak in recent years. However, there were some variables in this tomb. Not everything was absolute. This had something to do with the reason why the Old Master had brought Qin Sheng away. Only the Old Master knew it in his heart, although others did not understand it.
Old Master Qin was a real tiger man who hid in the world. However, this kind of person was destined to have a hard life. He wandered from place to place and never had a rest. When he was old, he would die in a foreign land, unable to return to his roots. But for Old Master Qin, this life was worth it. Some people didn't care about how long they lived, but what they had experienced. Old Master Qin belonged to this kind of person. He was used to the ups and downs of too many great storms, the fate of a nation, the fate of a family, and the fate of every ordinary person.
Those who were in high positions could only die nameless, and those who were unknown ended up in the imperial court. He was a person who peeked at the destiny of heaven and had seen the vicissitudes of life and the joys and sorrows of partings and reunions. God had already given him face by allowing him to live for so long.
Therefore, it was worth it. He didn't care about what people would say about him.
In the end, the Zhu Family agreed with Old Master Qin's decision, even though this place was too remote at that time. It could be said to be the wilderness, where no one lived. Even Qin Changan had opposed the idea at that time. But how could he persuade Old Master Qin? Old Master Zhu believed in Old Master Qin's ability. After all, Old Master Qin was an authority in this field, so he finally nodded and agreed.
More than 20 years had passed, and the land of the motherland had been turned upside down. This place was no longer so desolate. A large cemetery had been built not far away, but the Fengshui of this place was still a little worse. Not everyone had the same cultivation as Old Master Qin.
When Qin Ran drove Qin Sheng to the foot of the mountain, Gongsun was already waiting there. He had been familiar with what to prepare over the years.
However, in addition to Gongsun, there was another car parked by the side. When Qin Ran parked the car, a middle-aged couple got out of the car. They were none other than Qin Ran and Qin Sheng's uncle and aunt.
Qin Ran had called her uncle last night and told him that today was the anniversary of her mother's death. She wanted to take this opportunity to bring Qin Sheng to visit her mother. Qin Sheng had agreed. But he didn't expect his uncle to come back. He didn't say anything on the phone last night.
After Qin Ran got out of the car, she walked to the two elders excitedly and said, "Uncle, Aunt, why are you here?"
Zhu Weiguo, who was dressed in casual clothes and a black coat, smiled and said, "Today is your mother's birthday. Qin Changan can't come, but you can replace him. I have to come. I haven't seen my sister for a long time. I want to report to her about the recent situation of the Zhu Family, so that she can rest assured."
Zhu Weiguo's wife, Wu Yajun, said gently, "Ran Ran, we didn't plan to come. But this morning, your uncle said that he dreamed of your mother last night. Your mother asked us to take care of you and your brother. So we came here," she said gently. This woman's temperament was especially graceful and elegant. She looked kind and happy. Some people's lives were so good.
Qin Ran smiled happily. In front of the elders, she was like a child who couldn't grow up. She knew that her uncle and aunt loved her the most, so she pulled Qin Sheng and said in a hurry, "Qin Sheng, call me Aunt. Aunt bought you a lot of new clothes when you were young."
Wu Yajun looked at Qin Sheng and felt a little touched. However, she restrained her emotions and did not show too much excitement. She came this morning because she wanted to see Qin Sheng. If it weren't for the fact that Qin Sheng had just come back in a bad state, Wu Yajun would have come with Zhu Weiguo on the same day.
"Aunt," Qin Sheng said calmly. He was used to calling strangers in this way because they were all his relatives. They must have had a deep relationship in the past. However, after so many years, time had forgotten too many things.
Wu Yajun gently hugged Qin Sheng, touched his hair and smiled. "In the blink of an eye, you've grown so big. I thought I would never see you again in this life. Fortunately, God is not so cruel."
Qin Sheng also comforted his aunt and said, "Aunt, don't worry. I won't leave again, and I won't let you worry anymore."
"Good boy, good boy." Qin Sheng was so sensible. Wu Yajun was very happy. Finding Qin Sheng, the biggest stone in the heart of the whole Zhu Family was finally relieved.
Zhu Weiguo thought it was almost time, so he said, "Let's go in first. After we finish our work, you can catch up during lunch."
Wu Yajun let go of Qin Sheng, but still touched his cheek reluctantly. Qin Sheng was not used to being treated as a child recently.
It took more than ten minutes to walk from the side of the road to find Qin Sheng's mother's tomb. A few years ago, the surrounding area began to be developed, and some people wanted to occupy this place. Fortunately, Qin Changan knew it early and finally bought this piece of land with money through his connections, which could be regarded as a relief. Nominally, it was a tree farm, but in fact, except for a mausoleum keeper, there was no one else here.
This mausoleum keeper was an old man from a nearby village. He was lonely and had nothing to do, so Qin Changan arranged for him to live here. In fact, there was nothing much to do. He just went there every day to make sure that no one would disturb him.
The old man knew that at this time every year, people would come to pay their respects to the woman, so he waited at the gate early in the morning. He almost remembered all the people of the Zhu and Qin families, and knew when they would come.
Every year, Qin Changan would come on this day, but this year, Qin Changan was not here. He was surprised and asked, "Lao Sun, why didn't Lao Qin come?"
"Brother Guo, Lao Qin has something to do today. This year, he asked his son and daughter to come here," Gongsun explained casually. He had a good relationship with Brother Guo, who was the mausoleum keeper, and often arranged people to send things over. Brother Guo was an honest man, who remembered the Qin family's kindness, so he felt more at ease here.
The old man called Brother Guo was already sixty-three years old, but he was quite energetic. When he had nothing to do, he would wander around the mountain, and his health was better than that of the old people of his age. Qin Ran, Zhu Weiguo, and Wu Yajun all knew this old man, so they greeted him politely.
Hearing Gongsun's words, Lao Guo frowned and said, "Her son?"
He had met all the people of the Zhu and Qin families, but it was the first time that he heard that the woman who was buried here had a son. He had been guarding here for nearly ten years, but had never seen the woman's son, so he was very surprised.
On the way, Qin Ran had already told Qin Sheng about the old man. For Qin Sheng, it was a great favor for him to guard his mother here and not be disturbed by others. Therefore, Qin Sheng was very respectful to the old man, and said politely, "Hello, Uncle Guo. Thank you for your hard work these years."
Although Lao Guo didn't understand, he smiled and said, "Not at all, it's my duty."
Of course, Gongsun wouldn't explain anything to Lao Guo. He would ask him later. He chuckled and said, "Lao Guo, you go ahead. We'll go in."
The group of people continued to walk forward. After passing through the forest and a small stream, they finally saw the lonely grave not far away. Compared to the unremarkable grave of Old Master Qin at the foot of Mount Zhongnan, this grave was clearly more imposing.
The grave was surrounded by bricks and tiles, and there was a one-meter-high tombstone in front of it. The whole grave was surrounded by green pines and cypresses, and the surroundings were clean and tidy. It was winter, so all the trees had withered, and the flowers and grass had all withered. It looked a bit desolate. In spring, when everything woke up, it could be said to be a fairyland on earth. From spring to late autumn, different flowers and plants bloomed all over the mountains and fields. Because Qin Sheng's mother liked flowers, Qin Changan planted all kinds of flowers and plants here that could survive.
When they walked to the front of the grave, the atmosphere became a bit sad.
Qin Sheng stared at the tombstone in front of him, on which was his mother's photo and name. The photo was still the most beautiful one he had seen in the old house. The words "Tomb of the Loving Mother Zhu Qinghuan" were engraved below, and there was a blank space beside it. Qin Sheng knew that it was left by Qin Changan. This grave must be a joint grave, and Qin Changan would naturally be buried here when he was old.
Compared to the time when he saw his mother's photo in the old house, Qin Sheng felt more emotional standing in front of the grave this time. No words could express his inner excitement.
Gongsun started to put the fruits and flowers on the table, while Qin Ran took out the incense paper that she had prepared. Zhu Weiguo and Wu Yajun stood at the side, looking around to see if there was anything that needed to be cleaned up. Then they stared at Qin Sheng and Qin Ran.
Zhu Weiguo was also a bit depressed. His sister had passed away for so many years, but he often thought of his sister's voice and smile, as if she was still alive. If she was still alive, how happy she would be, and Qin Sheng would not be taken away by Old Master Qin. With the current status of the Qin Family, his sister could enjoy her old age in peace.
Zhu Weiguo sighed. His sister was the smartest woman in the whole Zhu Family, but it was a pity that she had a hard life. Wu Yajun held her husband's arm, but she did not say anything to comfort him. She had said it many times over these years.
After Gongsun put everything on the table, he retreated to the side.
Qin Ran first lit the paper money, ignoring Qin Sheng who was in a daze next to her. She murmured while burning the paper money, "Mom, I've finished my task. I've found your brother. Don't blame my father in the future. He has suffered more than anyone else these years. As for the future, you don't have to worry about it. I'll help you take care of my brother. I know you love this son the most, more than you love me. I used to be jealous, but later I realized how lucky I am. "
When the paper money was about to burn out, Qin Ran lit the incense and handed it to Qin Sheng. "Okay, don't be in a daze. Light the incense for our mother."
Qin Sheng came to his senses and took the incense. After bowing three times, he inserted the incense into the incense burner in front of the tombstone.
Qin Ran knelt down and kowtowed first, followed by Qin Sheng.
After Qin Ran kowtowed, she got up, but Qin Sheng still knelt on the ground. He took a deep breath and shouted, "Mom, your unfilial son, Qin Sheng, is back to see you. Rest in peace."
In a word, those who heard it would be sad and shed tears.
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