The Blind Maiden
25. Last Honor

The next day, the Su House was filled with people and in the front was the Emperor and Empress and the Su Family.

In front of them was a chest placed on top of a haystack, sobs were unbearable and they began a procession of final respect for General Su.

There was a monk who presided over this tribute, and the family and the Emperor were given a cup of wine to pour around the coffin.

They went around crying before finally Madam Su as the wife of Su Bei held the torch and put it on the straw.

The flames started to creep and cover the coffin, everyone was crying loudly because from this moment on then they would not be able to see Su Bei anymore.

Su Qionglin cried once more like a newborn baby. Su Qionglin fell to his knees and felt that the whole was gone, half of his soul had already floated along with Su Bei's flakes of ash.

There was a person who touched his shoulder and patted him gently, Su Qionglin could guess that it was Zhuang Qingyi.

"Miss, you have to be strong with all this. " Said Zhuang Qingyi patting her shoulder and trying to give her strength.

"I'm sorry. Sorry to bother you and your brother. " Su Qionglin replied to Zhuang Qingyi's embrace.

"What's wrong with all this ? The one who was left behind was naturally to cry, I am comforting you here not out of coercion. " Said Zhuang Qingyi wisely.

Mourning families wear white ribbons on their foreheads and all-white clothing for an entire year and after that they must burn all their white clothing as a form of release against the departed.

Su Qionglin changed her clothes to all white and tied her forehead with a white tie that looked almost the same as the skin on her pale face.

Even with the addition of a white cloth it added to the paleness of his face that was very contrasting, as if he was not the same person among this group of people.

"We are deeply saddened by this matter, Lady Su. " Say the Emperor and the Empress.

There was a deep regret from the Emperor's voice, as if saddened by the departure of his old friend who had accompanied him for a long time.

Madam Su could not even hold back her cries anymore and cried loudly, even if Su Bei had never loved her sincerely.

But, Su Bei was a responsible person and was never favoritism. Su Bei was a good husband as well as a good father.

It's worth it to be a role model to many people, it's just that his love story is too sad. Many people greeted Madam Su, Su Yun and Su Lian.

But, Su Qionglin who was standing there as well, who was at the very edge felt marginalized. He felt as if he was not the same as this family.

People passed by him as if he were not around, he was just a shadow among the crowd of people.

In front, there were many citizens who put flowers and gave their regrets to the departure of General Su who became the symbol of victory and glory so far, so far, who would have thought that his first defeat would have to be paid with life.

There were some people who cursed Su Qionglin and Su Qionglin's mother, Ru Ling. Condemning that he was the child who brought bad luck to General Su.

She should have been shameless enough not to reveal herself, but Su Qionglin simply lowered her head as if she was deaf.

But, a hand had pulled Su Qionglin's body to the side first and avoided that throw.

"Miss Su, are you okay ?" Ask Zhuang Zhiqi.

"I'm. " Su Qionglin replied while forcing a smile.

"Miss Su, don't listen to their words. We the Zhuang family know the truth. " Say the voice of another man with a heavier tone.

Su Qionglin guessed that this was the Minister of War Zhuang.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhuang. I won't listen to them. " Su Qionglin said while bowing his head politely.

"It's a pity that Su Bei can't see you getting married, if in the future you get into trouble then you can play to our place. The doors of the Zhuang family will always be open to you, however Su Bei is very meritorious to this Empire as well as to me. " Said Minister Zhuang.

"Young master and Miss Zhuang have helped me so much before, I haven't even said a decent thank you. " Su Qionglin said in embarrassment.

"Finally the girl did a good thing, I was worried that she would become a delinquent on the road. It's fine to play and train with the virtuous Miss Su, maybe she'll become more refined. I leave him to you, Miss Su. " Said Minister Zhuang.

"Mr Zhuang already knows with Miss Zhuang's disguise identity ?" Su Qionglin asked in surprise.

"Of course, how could I not know ? I recommended him to Su Bei, only that he did not know about it. Miss Su, please help me take care of her. It's good that he lives independently and sees the outside world that not everything can be achieved easily. " After Minister Zhuang.

"Just calm down, Mr. Zhuang. Miss Zhuang was someone cheerful and passionate. " Su Qionglin said.

After exchanging a few more words they finally parted ways while Zhuang Qingyi herself was rather busy for taking care of the flowers along with the other maids.

Zhuang Qingyi reasoned to her Father and Brother that she was not feeling well and wanted to go home first but actually wanted to go back to her old job.

Su Qionglin felt that he could not dissolve any longer in this puddle of sadness, he had to walk and seek fresh air amidst this wave of grief.

"Lian, I'm gonna go get some fresh air. " Su Qionglin said.

"Yes, sister. Don't get too far. " Su Lian said and then returned to serve guests who never stopped coming.

Su Qionglin felt that he was no longer needed then he should have gone from there, why continuously force himself to be looked at by others ?

Su Qionglin just wanted to find a place that would be and comfortable, he walked towards the small hallway that was behind the Su residence.

Memories of fond memories with his father were twisted continuously in his head, as if not to leave him.

"Actually, I envy General Su. " The voice behind Su Qionglin that shocked him was half dead.

Su Qionglin looked back and realized that there was someone else there.