The Luo Residence was filled with the sound of crying, as Ye Ziāan led Lele down from the carriage.
Recently, at the Luo Residence, lights were kept on both day and night, and the main door was left wide open.
"His Highness Prince An has arrived! Lord Ye has arrived!"
Just as they reached the entrance, a young servant from the Luo Residence recognized who had arrived and hurried inside to announce.
When they reached the second gate, Old Master Luo came out with people to greet them.
"We ministers greet His Highness Prince An!"
"Everyone, please rise." Leleās clear and crisp voice resonated in everyoneās hearts, "Since Old Master Luo departed the other day, I have thought it over and believe what the Old Master said is right. The familial relationship between Prince Anās Mansion and the Luo Residence cannot be severed just by mere words. Old Madam Luo was my fatherās legitimate maternal grandmother, and itās only fitting for me to come pay my respects."
"Therefore, thereās no need for excessive courtesy from the people of the Luo Residence." I am here for Old Madam Luo, so everyone else please step aside.
"In that case, please this way, Your Highness!"
Old Master Luo found it strange, wondering how this family had suddenly come around? But it was good that they came.
Nowadays, with the Emperor under house arrest and Thirdās family nowhere to be found, with the old ladyās passing, there were scarcely any reputable and influential people coming to pay their respects. Even if they came, they would only send the younger generation from their families.
This funeral appeared quite inadequate and lacking in prestige.
If the Luo Family wishes to maintain its standing in the Capital Cityās noble circle in the future, it canāt afford to be neglected even in funerals. Otherwise, other matters would be even more ignored.
If this continues, the Luo Family would be expelled from the ranks of the noble families.
The spirit hall for Old Madam Luo was set up in the courtyard where she lived, placed in the main hall, with her descendants crying and mourning beside her.
Ye Ziāan didnāt say much. He took a stick of incense handed to him by the servants and then passed it to Lele.
The Great Zhouās customs were like this: in front of outsiders, Leleās status was higher than Ye Ziāanās, so Lele had to perform the rites first, and Ye Ziāan had to hand him the incense.
The dead are always given precedence. Even if he didnāt like the person when alive, Lele still bowed solemnly, finally placing the incense into the incense burner.
After Lele, it was Ye Ziāanās turn. Unlike Lele, Ye Ziāan had to kneel and kowtow due to his lower status and being of the younger generation.
However, before kneeling, he was supposed to offer incense first. Oddly, when he brought the incense near, it immediately extinguished.
When the incense was passed to someone elseās hand, it ignited again.
This left everyone present in shock. Old Master Luo regretted it somewhat; had he known, he would not have gone to the Ye Family. If this got out, it would spell trouble.
"Oh, Ye Ziāan, maybe you shouldnāt even try. Itās clear the old lady doesnāt recognize you as her grandson, as she doesnāt even want your incense."
At this moment, an annoying voice chimed in. Lele turned to see that it was Young Master Li, with a careless demeanor. Most people who came to pay respects wore plain clothes, even Lele, a child, had changed into a silver royal robe. Yet Young Master Li was dressed in a red brocade outfit.
"I donāt think thatās the case." Ye Ziāan turned around, continued to light the incense, and replied, "Regardless, I am still the old ladyās grandson. Even if she disliked me in life, such feelings should dissipate in death. I reckon she would rather hope that Prince Anās Mansion and the Luo Residence continue to support each other, ensuring the longevity of the Luo Family as a noble family."