Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

Chapter 747: Chapter 747: Good News

And along with the stories of Peach Blossom Town, there was another person – Bloodthirsty Demon General of Hell Di!

In the rumors, the Bloodthirsty Demon General of Hell Di was a demon general sent down by the heavens to guard Peach Blossom Village. Wherever he went, the sky changed color, the earth shook, and mountains swayed! Greenery turned into desolation, and there was no sign of human life within ten miles.

In the rumors, Bloodthirsty Demon General Di Hell had three heads and eight hands, each holding a dark-black weapon. Each time a weapon flew out of his hand, anyone who saw it would be turned into ashes, leaving no remains.

In the rumors, Bloodthirsty Demon General Di Hell lurked during the day and hunted at night. He ate evil people and children, but if someone was kind and righteous, not only would he not kill them, he would actively help them and give them gold and silver. For those who committed crimes and did not mend their ways, the head representing darkness among his three heads would swallow the person whole, skin and bones…

The rumors became more and more exaggerated, accompanied by the desolation left by Peach Blossom Village. They were retold and embellished by people, becoming increasingly outrageous and absurd.

At the time when Peach Blossom Village was turned into scorched earth, Zhao Jiong had already rushed to Gongzhou City in a hurry. Relying on his previously planted agents and the identity of Prince Nan Tianzong, he easily entered Gongzhou City, and smoothly ascended the throne on the same day, changed the country’s name to “Song”, the era’s name to Taiping, and established Gongzhou City as the capital.

Zhao Jiong’s ascension to the throne was rushed, and he did not have many capable generals around him. As a result, the entire Gongzhou City was still quiet, and no reaction had been made.

Compared to Bloodthirsty Demon General of Hell Di in Peach Blossom Village, all of those events in Gongzhou City were nothing. Ordinary people quickly forgot about it.

The next day, there was finally a reaction in Gongzhou City, with people raising the banner of supporting the king and starting to deal with Zhao Jiong.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Di Residence was filled with gloom.

Liu Sisi used century-old ginseng in an attempt to save Elderly Mr. Di’s life. The boiled medicine was poured down his throat, but he vomited it all back out. Elderly Mr. Di was beyond the help of medicine and couldn’t even drink water.

Liu Sisi was even busier!

Not only was she worried about Elderly Mr. Di, but she was also busy consolidating her own staff, especially Di Ye Lei’s 2,000 trusted soldiers. If used correctly, their power could break rivers and mountains.

But at present, three full days had passed, and Di Yelei had yet to send any news. Even Zhang Peng and Di Cheng couldn’t find him – how could this be reassuring?

At that moment, Liu Sisi, Zhang Peng, Di Cheng, and Di Ah-bao were gathered in the study room, discussing matters concerning Elderly Mr. Di.

As Elderly Mr. Di’s condition was critical. Though Liu Sisi wanted to handle everything herself, she had to take into consideration the rules of the Upper Village. Since there were men in the family, a woman like her—a daughter-in-law from the third family branch—had no business taking charge of the elder’s funeral arrangements.

However, everyone sat in silence for a long time, with no one speaking.

Seeing that sitting in silence was not the solution, Zhang Peng took the initiative to speak up.@@novelbin@@

“Everyone, I, Zhang Peng, am an outsider. However, Uncle Di watched me grow up, and I sincerely hope he can live a long life. But there is something I must say.”

Zhang Peng looked at everyone: “Since ancient times, life and death have always been the most difficult things to deal with. The situation with Uncle Di is not good right now, so waiting is not a solution. Shouldn’t we start preparing for both eventualities?”

The so-called two-handed preparation meant continuing treatment on one side and preparing for the funeral on the other.

When Zhang Peng’s words fell, everyone’s gaze fell on Liu Sisi. Liu Sisi remained silent for a while before she finally raised her head, looking at everyone one by one.

“My eldest uncle left home when he was young, and we have no news of him now; my second brother…sigh, never mind. At present, Ye Lei has been escorting His Majesty for a full three days, and there is still no news. If we have to make preparations, who should take charge? Who should take the lead?”

According to the usual rules, the responsibility of handling this matter should fall on someone from the eldest family branch. Di Hongyuan left home when he was young, Di Gao Yuan was separated from the Di family, and Di Yelei’s life and death were uncertain. All that was left was Di Ah-bao…

For a moment, everyone’s gaze was focused on Di Ah-bao.

At this moment, Di Ah-bao had a piece of grass dangling from his mouth, shaking his crossed legs, without the slightest sense of urgency.

It seems as if he can feel everyone’s stare. He raises his head, his expression dazed as he scans the room. Clearly, his mind is still far away, completely out of the current situation.

This makes everyone unconsciously avert their eyes.

“Shall we… wait a bit longer?”

Zhang Peng chooses his words carefully.

What they are waiting for is, of course, for Di Yelei to return.

Liu Sisi also sighs quietly, then shakes her head in pain: “I’m afraid time is not on our side…” Her father’s illness cannot be delayed any longer.

“How about… I take the lead?”

A voice suddenly speaks up from the side.

Only now do people notice Di Cheng, who has been sitting quietly on one side.

“Cheng’er, you…”

“Third Aunt, although Cheng’er is young, Third Uncle has been cultivating him without interruption over the years. Besides, Cheng’er is Third Uncle’s eldest son. It’s appropriate for him to take care of this matter! Please consider it seriously, Third Aunt!”

“That’s a good idea! Cheng’er’s proposal is not bad.”

The one who speaks is unexpectedly Di Ah-bao: “Third Sister-in-law, Cheng’er will definitely do a better job than me. You know my weaknesses. I am always playful. If I were left to handle Elderly Mr. Di’s funeral affairs, who knows what would go wrong? Instead of handing it over to Di Cheng halfway through, it’s better to give it to him from the start.”

It seems that Di Ah-bao also knows himself quite well!

“What do you mean ‘old man’? Little brother, he’s your father!”

Liu Sisi glares at him resentfully. Di Ah-bao has been completely led astray by Ms. Zhao and can’t be fixed.

Di Ah-bao smirks, his face full of indifference, his legs crossed nonchalantly: “Yes, he’s my father!”

Liu Sisi no longer wants to argue with him: “In that case, Cheng’er, you should handle this matter carefully. Let Xiao Feng help as well. She’s carrying the Di family’s next generation in her belly, so you must take it seriously.”

“Third Aunt, don’t worry. Cheng’er naturally knows what to do.”

Since they have agreed on a course of action, everyone starts to leave the study one by one.

On the way out, Zhang Peng stops Di Cheng and gives him detailed instructions on the many things he must pay attention to: “You must invite a good funeral master. This is the most important part. They will tell you many things… I remember that there was a coffin prepared in the Di family’s old village, though it’s a bit small. You can discuss this with the funeral master. Also, informing the elders…”

Zhang Peng rambles on about a lot of things, but they are all significant and leave no room for error.

Liu Sisi listens silently, her eyes clouded.

“Madam, Madam! Good news, there’s good news coming, Madam!”

Outside, Old Cheng enters the door with excitement, running through the flower hall.