SFS Chapter 264: The 5-grid Dilemma and the Death of Grandmother
Chapter 264: The 5-grid Dilemma and the Death of Grandmother
Chapter 264 Wu Ge's Difficulty and the Death of Grandmother
Just when the Empress Dowager's health was gradually improving and she was fully recovered, a heartbreaking piece of bad news suddenly came from the Ulanara family - the old lady was terminally ill and had not much time left.
When Bullhe heard the news, he felt like a bolt from the blue struck him on the head. He froze on the spot and couldn't say a word for a long time.
Meanwhile, Yinreng's heart tightened after receiving the news. He was well aware of the deep affection between Buerhe and the old lady, so he quickly dispatched the palace's top physician to Ulanara's residence for treatment. He then personally returned to Fengwu Palace, picked up the stunned and speechless Buerhe, and patiently comforted him, saying, "My dear, don't be too sad. Perhaps the servants accidentally exaggerated when they passed on the message."
Wake up quickly and don't scare me like this! I have already asked the imperial doctors to return to the mansion to re-diagnose the old lady and bring the necessary precious medicinal herbs. I believe that good news will be reported back soon."
However, Buerhe was already sobbing uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face like a flood. She clutched Yinreng's clothes tightly and asked in a trembling voice, "Really? Yinreng, are you serious? Is there really... Is there really going to be good news?"
Faced with Burhe's sorrowful questioning, Yinreng was momentarily at a loss for words, unsure how to respond. He knew full well that the Ulanara family had always been prudent and cautious. If the situation hadn't been truly dire, they would certainly not have easily reported such bad news to him. Now that word had spread that the old lady's time was running out, it seemed the news was likely true.
Seeing Yinreng remain silent, Buerhe's heart sank to the bottom, and her tears surged more and more, as if she wanted to vent all her sadness and pain.
Suddenly, she stood up from her seat like a spring, and shouted anxiously: "Qi'er! Qi'er! Prepare the horses quickly! I must go home immediately!" Her voice was crisp and urgent, like a thunderbolt breaking through the sky.
Seeing this, Yinreng rushed forward without hesitation, quickly stretched out his arms and hugged Buerhe tightly. Then, he turned his head and shouted to He Zhu beside him: "He Zhu, lead the way!"
He had people prepare the carriage long ago, so as long as Burhe said she wanted to leave, they could immediately set off to return to Ulanara Mansion. Now seeing the situation, he was worried about letting her go back alone, so he carried Burhe like a princess and strode forward.
At Yinreng's command, the maids and servants all sprang into action, frantically following behind. As they hurried on their way, they unexpectedly ran into Hongye, Jingyi, and Hongchang, three siblings. Yinreng nodded slightly, agreeing to take them along.
As for the remaining three young ones, Yinreng had already entrusted them to the fourth brother as soon as he received the news, asking him to come and help take care of the three children.
A richly decorated carriage sped away in the night, the wheels rolling and the sound of horse hooves echoing through the silent streets. Along the way, the carriage showed no sign of stopping, and it rushed towards the Ulanara Mansion at lightning speed.
After an hour's journey, when the night deepened to midnight, the carriage carrying everyone's anxiety and expectations finally arrived at its destination - Ulanara Mansion.
When Bullhe hurried into the old lady's room, the sight before her pierced her heart. Mammy, who had always seemed very healthy, now had an abnormally rosy complexion, and she wasn't as weak as the messenger had said.
Having learned a lot about this, and knowing that the emperor was also like this before his death, Buerhe immediately guessed that this was Mama's last gasp.
Sure enough, the imperial physician who had been waiting for a long time shook his head helplessly and sighed, saying, "Alas... the old lady's life span has come to an end. This is fate. Even if Hua Tuo were to be reborn, there would be no cure. Now all we can do is quietly wait for the final moment to arrive."
Hearing this, Bullhe could no longer suppress the surging sadness in his heart, and tears burst out like a flood.
The old lady, reclining on the large welcoming pillow, though deeply reluctance to leave her husband in her vicissitudes of life, still managed a smile when she saw Burhe weeping profusely and sobbing uncontrollably, and gently waved to him. Then, she slowly raised her slightly dry but still gentle hand and gently wiped away the tears that continued to flow down Burhe's cheeks like broken threads.
The old lady said softly, "My dear child, please stop crying. Mama's departure is a great joy! I have never experienced any hardship or suffering in my life. I have always been healthy and free from disaster. I am blessed by God to live to this age in peace and security. It is truly a rare blessing.
The only person I feel sorry for is my Buerhe, my crane. Mama couldn't let you fly freely in the sky, pursuing the life you wanted. Instead, you were trapped deep within the palace walls."
Hearing these words, the sadness in Bullhe's heart instantly broke out. She could no longer suppress her surging emotions. She threw herself into the old lady's arms, hugged her tightly, and burst into tears, as if she wanted to vent all her grief and reluctance.
The old lady gently stroked Bull's slightly trembling back, and looked at the little granddaughter in front of her with loving and focused eyes, who made her feel so distressed. At this moment, her eyes seemed to have no room for any other person or thing, and her heart and eyes were filled with only this sad and crying child.
She continued to soothe him softly, "Alright, alright, my dear child, stop crying. Mama is not leaving this world, but going to a place full of happiness and joy.
Do you know? Your Mafa has been waiting there silently for Mama to come and reunite all these years. Now that you have all grown up and can live happy lives, Mama can finally leave with peace of mind.
However, Buerhe was not listening to these words. She just kept shaking her head and crying: "No, Mama, Buerhe doesn't want you to leave. Buerhe really can't bear to leave you..."
The old lady patted Buerhe's head gently, and said with love in her eyes, "Silly child, please stop saying such foolish things! Birth, aging, sickness and death are the normal course of human life. It's nothing big. How can you not accept it?
"Buerhe, Mama wants to ask you a favor now, and you must agree to it. Of the five of you in our family, your fourth brother is the most stubborn. For so many years, he's still living alone and refuses to get married and start a family."
"Madam, I've been so worried about this for years. Now I'm afraid I don't have the time, so I can only entrust this matter to you. I won't make too many demands on the girl's family background or appearance. As long as your fourth brother and fifth brother truly like her, then Madam, I will fully support her. This matter is up to Madam to decide, and even your father and mother can't say a word of 'no'."
After hearing the old lady's words, Fei Yanggu, whose face was already distorted by grief, was at a loss for words. His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to explain something, but in the end, he couldn't utter a word.
On the other hand, Wu Ge, upon hearing what the old lady said, could not wait any longer and shouted, "Ma'am, Ma'am, please don't be so anxious. Just hold on a little longer. Your grandson will go out and find a wife right away, and you haven't even had a taste of his wedding wine yet!"
However, the old lady ignored everyone else's words. Her cloudy eyes remained fixed on Burhe the entire time, as if waiting for him to give a positive answer. Finally, under the old lady's earnest gaze, Burhe slowly nodded and promised, "Ma, don't worry, I'll leave this to Burhe."
Seeing her granddaughter nod in agreement, the old lady's wrinkled face gradually blossomed into a bright smile and she smiled sweetly at the empty space beside the bed: "Bohucha, you are here to pick me up!"
By the time everyone reacted, the old lady's smile had frozen and her hand fell heavily uncontrollably.