Chapter 533: 533. Chapter 533 You Have Already Done Your Best

533. Chapter 533 You Have Already Done Your Best

On the day of the burial.

Shi Yun clutched the coffin and wouldn't let it be buried.

Shi Jin, though sympathetic, also knew that the dead cannot be revived; he was just about to step forward and say something.

Shi Ren held him back and said, "I'll go."

He thought his own words were not as good as his older brother's.

Shi Jin stepped aside.

Shi Ren was the type who could act without speaking; he went over intending to press a pressure point on Shi Yun.

Shi Jin looked at the corner of his mouth and couldn't help but twitch; he had overestimated his brother.

Qiao Sheng stopped Shi Ren and wouldn't let him press.

Seeing that Shi Yun was still crying and wailing.

"Shi Yun, I know you can't bear to let go of your grandmother, I know your heart hurts, but if you keep this up, even though your grandmother has passed, she would still be uneasy. You don't want her to keep worrying about you, do you?" said Qiao Sheng softly.

"Aunt Qiao…"

Shi Yun threw himself into Qiao Sheng's arms and began to cry.

Xiao Shitou and the others came over to console him.

Waiting for Shi Yun's emotions to settle.

Only then did Qiao Sheng allow the people assisting with the burial to begin the interment.

The burial was completed.

Shi Yun never stood up; he knelt in front of the grave for a whole hour before finally rising.

Shi Jin didn't know what to say to him.

He saw him nearly stumble.

He and Xiao Shitou both reached out to steady him.

When Shi Yun got home, he locked himself in his room and didn't come out for lunch.

After eating, Qiao Sheng personally prepared two dishes, carried them, and knocked on the door: "Shi Yun, it's me."

"Aunt Qiao, I want some peace."

Shi Yun replied to Qiao Sheng.

His voice was hoarse, clearly from a lot of crying.

Qiao Sheng pursed his lips and said, "If you want some peace, you still have to eat the food. Come on, open the door; if you don't, I'll climb through the window to bring you something to eat."

Shi Yun knew Qiao Sheng could both say it and do it.

He didn't stay lying on the bed; he got up and opened the door for Qiao Sheng.

His eyes were as red as before.

Qiao Sheng sighed, carried the tray inside, walked to the table, and took out the dishes—braised pork and radish meatball soup, which Shi Yun usually liked.

The rice was served in a large bowl, about the amount Shi Yun usually ate.

"Eat."

Shi Yun sat down, took a bite of rice, and tears immediately fell.

He used to cry.

It left Qiao Sheng speechless and irritated.

Now he cries.

It makes Qiao Sheng feel heartache.

"Shi Yun, your grandmother has died, and we are also very sad. As her grandson, you must be even more sorrowful than we are. But you must understand that the dead cannot be revived; if your grandmother were still here, she certainly wouldn't want to see you like this. You need to learn to be strong. Also, don't think you're alone—you still have us; we are all your family."

"Hmm."

Shi Yun responded in a sobbing voice.

He wiped his tears, only for them to fall again.

Qiao Sheng felt even more heartache and said, "Take your time eating; I'll have someone come to clear the dishes later. If you don't feel like going to school these few days, just stay at home."

Shi Yun nodded.

Shi Lin, because Ouyang Zhi's burial was today, had asked the Emperor for leave, so he is also at home now.

He saw Qiao Sheng return with the food.

Shi Lin walked over and asked, "How is it? Has he eaten?"

Qiao Sheng replied honestly, "He started eating, but he's especially sad and keeps shedding tears."

A loved family member who depended on each other has died.

Who wouldn't be sad in that case?

Unless.

This person is heartless and reckless.

Seeing that Qiao Sheng's mood wasn't great, Shi Lin hugged her and said, "little Sheng, don't be like this; you've already done your best."

Qiao Sheng nestled in Shi Lin's arms without speaking.

Shi Lin has taken many leaves these days; the next morning he entered the palace.

During the audience.

The Emperor mentioned something, and that night when he returned he told Qiao Sheng, "A Sheng, Tianqi Nation will form a marriage alliance with our country, expected to arrive in the Imperial Capital in May."