Reborn as the spoiled male wife of the mortal enemy

Chapter 358: A loner

As the morning light began to break, the atmosphere inside and outside the Bai family's old house was solemn.

Inside the mourning hall, incense smoke curled around the old lady's tablet, and offerings were aplenty. Each of the Bai family members, dressed in mourning attire, looked sorrowful, holding incense and candles, as they took turns to pay their respects to the old lady.

As funeral music sounded, the coffin was wrapped in an elaborately decorated coffin and slowly carried out by a dozen strong servants.

Ahead, a ceremonial guard led the way, holding high banners and pennants. Bo Xun and Bo Song, dressed in mourning clothes and carrying mourning staffs and memorial tablets, followed the coffin with expressionless faces. Behind them, members of the Bo family, some carrying offerings and others carrying altars, trudged forward with heavy steps.

Arriving at the Bai family's ancestral tomb, an altar had already been set up for the sacrifice. The chief shaman, dressed in robes and holding magical instruments, began to perform a blessing ceremony.

If you look closely, you will find that it is not a blessing ceremony at all, but a ritual to drive away evil spirits and ghosts.

Bai Song looked at the Great Wizard, and they both understood each other tacitly.

Wait until the funeral is over.

Butler Bai came to invite them, saying that the old master had something to say to the two brothers.

Bo Song smiled and said, "Our grandfather really doesn't want us to be left alone at all!"

Bai Xun sighed helplessly.

When the two arrived at the main courtyard, Han Bailing was already there.

When Bai Yishui saw them coming, he said, "Please sit down."

Butler Bai hurriedly served them tea.

"I should have told you about this a couple of days ago, but your grandmother suddenly passed away. I'll have to hold it over for now..."

"Grandfather, since you have decided not to mention it, then don't mention it! Your grandson has something to announce, why don't you let your grandson say it first?" Bai Xun said.

Bai Yishui looked at him in confusion and asked, "You have something to announce? What is it?"

Bai Xun said, "I want to choose an auspicious day to write Nanchun's name into the family tree."

When Bai Yishui heard this, his face suddenly darkened and he said sternly, "Xun'er, don't act so recklessly! Do you know what you are talking about?"

Bai Xun looked at him and said, "Of course I know what I'm talking about. Nanchun is my wife, Bai Xun, who was married in a formal ceremony. Her name should have been written into the Bai family genealogy when we got married. It was you and your grandmother who didn't follow the rules. It was our Bai family who lost their manners. We are sorry to the Nan family."

It's been delayed for so long now, and I'm really sorry for Nanchun. Every time I see Nanchun's mother, I feel ashamed to face her. I didn't mention it before because I was concerned about my grandmother's health. Now she has passed away. When the ceremony is over, I will burn incense and paper money to let her know.

Bai Yishui's face turned pale. He slammed the table and angrily said, "Nanchun is a man. Why write him into the Bai family tree? Bai Xun, are you crazy? Do you want my Bai family to lose face and become a laughing stock in the world?"

Bai Xun said calmly, "Grandfather, when you asked me to marry him, didn't you know he was a man?"

Bai Yishui's chest heaved violently and he almost couldn't breathe.

Bai Shan, who was standing by, hurriedly took out the medicine from the drawer and handed it to him.

He said worriedly, "Master, you...you'd better not get angry with the old master. The old master doesn't want to force you to do anything, he just can't bear to see Han concubine without a name or status. For so many years, Han concubine has been in charge of everything in and out of the Bai family. She has been silently contributing to the Bai family. We can't let her down..."

Bai Shan knew that Bai Xun was a man of loyalty and righteousness, so he wanted him to consider the good things about Aunt Han.

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Aunt Han waved her hands and said, "Housekeeper, you are too kind. I don't need any status. The master of the house has given me a place to stay, and I am already very grateful.

As for the rest, I've never thought about it. Moreover, the old lady taught me more than once before she passed away. She said, "People should be content. Only when you are content can you be happy." I am very content now!

The Patriarch, the Old Patriarch, and the Young Master are all here today, so there are some things I shouldn't interrupt. But now that this matter involves me, I want to say a few words. I have no intention of competing with Nanchun, nor do I have any intention of replacing her.

Bai Yishui's face was solemn: "Bai Ling, what nonsense are you talking about? You are the granddaughter-in-law that my wife and I have chosen, you..."

After hearing this, Han Bailing hurriedly knelt before him, her eyes red as she said, "Old Patriarch, you're driving Bailing to death by doing this! Please don't mention this again!"

Bo Song took a sip of tea and said, "Grandfather, since neither of them wants to, why are you forcing them?"

Bai Yishui understood clearly that these youngsters were now blaming each other and ganging up on him.

"Okay, okay, you two have grown up so independent! I can't control you anymore, right?" Bai Yishui said gritting his teeth.

Bo Song sighed and said, "Family matters are supposed to be discussed among the family. But if I don't go my way, Grandpa, you fly into a rage. Alas, I know you have many tricks up your sleeve. No matter how strong our wings are, you can still tie us down. But you use those tricks against your own family. Then what's the point of blood ties?"

Everyone present was silent.

After a long time, Bai Yishui waved his hand, stood up and went back to the inner room.

When Bai Shan entered the house, he saw Bai Yishui standing in front of the window with an unlit cigarette in his hand.

Bai Shan stepped forward to help him light it: "Old Patriarch, please don't be too angry. The young masters have grown up and have their own opinions."

Bai Shan sighed, "He's more than just having his own opinions! I was just about to help him get a concubine, and he came up with a trick to get Nanchun into the family tree. He can afford to lose face, but my Bai family can't.

I just didn't expect Song'er to join him in his mischief! Bai Shan, I really can't control Xun'er anymore. I'm all alone now. The Bai family is a prestigious family with a long history, but it may soon become a laughing stock.

Bai Shan knelt before Bai Yishui and said, "Master, please leave the Second Young Madam's affairs to me! I have no way of repaying your kindness. Only with my life can I repay you."

Bai Yishui's hand trembled slightly.

"The second young lady is now hiding in Xiyan Tower in Yangcheng. The head of the family will not be able to return to Yangcheng until at least the seventh day after the death. It should not be a big problem for me to take a few people to get rid of her." Bai Shan said.

"Xiyanlou is Sheng Si's territory. How can it be so easy to kill Nanchun on his territory? No, you are going to die in vain!" Bai Yishui said.

"Old Patriarch, how do you know if it will work if you don't try? This is our only chance! Given the Patriarch's temper, if he says something, he will definitely do it. Do you really want to watch him write the second young lady's name on the Bai family tree?" Bai Shan said anxiously.

Bai Yishui had a bitter taste in his mouth and was silent for a while.

"Be careful!"