Chapter 13 - 7 Funeral Shop_3
Xu Qing remained silent for quite a while after hearing this, and only when the other party couldn't help but ask again did he speak: "My master unfortunately passed away yesterday, so I'm afraid we can't handle your family's matter today."
The errand boy sent by the Liu Mansion was visibly stunned and instinctively said, "A few days ago, Master Liu was still lively and energetic. How come he's gone today?"
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Xu Qing glanced at the errand boy of the Liu Mansion who speaks without thinking, and said, "People face fortunes and misfortunes unexpectedly. Yesterday, Master Liu and I went to the charity house in Liu Village for work. Unfortunately, we encountered soldiers chasing after some heretic cultists. If I hadn't run fast, you probably wouldn't even see me today."
What he said was seven parts true and three parts false, even if someone really investigated, they wouldn't find out much.
Upon hearing this, the errand boy of the Liu Mansion did not ask more questions. Instead, he said anxiously, "With Master Liu gone, what should we do about my master's funeral today? Your master took an advance payment back then!"
Without thinking, Xu Qing replied, "With my master gone, I'm in charge here now. Whatever advance payment was given, I'll return it to you."
"This is not about the money! When my young master came, he said that the funeral must go ahead today no matter what. If we miss the auspicious day, no amount of money will help!"
Xu Qing was puzzled, "What nonsense are you talking about? I checked the almanac this morning, today is good for marriages and moving houses; not for breaking ground or demolishing houses. How could today be an auspicious day for a funeral?"