In the living room, Gongsun Rui looked at Feng and Gongsun Yan with inquiring eyes.

When Feng heard this, he was in great mourning, with tears streaming down his face, his lips pursed and unable to speak; Gongsun Yan also had red eyes and clenched his fists.

"Now that the matter has come to this, it's better to follow your third brother's wishes!" Gongsun Rui sighed.

Fengshi hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly nodded in agreement.

Gongsun Rui told Zhongren to stay in the living room with the two children. He, Feng Shi and Gongsun Yan walked into the bedroom, took out a small red pill from the medicine gourd, and handed it to Gongsun Yan.

Gongsun Yan glanced at his father, then at his mother, silently took the pills with both hands, and gave his father some water to drink.

After just a short while, Gongsun Dian's complexion began to turn rosy, his breathing became steady and strong, and his cloudy eyes began to shine. He motioned to Feng to help him sit up. Looking at Gongsun Rui, he said with a grateful voice

said:

"Thank you, second brother! You have troubled me so much." Gongsun Rui looked lonely, waved his hands and sighed.

After taking a breath, Gongsun Dian said sadly: "I have been in the army for three years, but I have not made any achievements. Instead, I have caused great trouble to the family! Please tell the second elder brother that I can no longer fulfill my filial piety by their side. I hope they can forgive me and treat me kindly."

Feng Yi mother and son." Feng Yi is Feng's maiden name.

"Alas! It's not your fault. Good luck or misfortune depends on God! Third brother, don't blame yourself. I will personally explain it to my parents and eldest brother." Gongsun Rui sighed and comforted.

Gongsun Dian turned to Feng and said affectionately: "You have worked hard these days. From now on, you will have to take care of the children! Take care of yourself!" Feng's nose became sour, and he nodded in agreement while sobbing.

Gongsun Dian motioned Gongsun Yan to come closer, stroked his head and said: "You have learned about seven or eight of my medical skills, but you lack experience. If you want to practice medicine in the future, you will have to learn from your elders and practice more! It's just...

He paused and continued: "It's just that my father ended up like this. I hope you can learn from it and take control of your own destiny!"

Gongsun Yan nodded vigorously with tears in his eyes.

Gongsun Dian said to Feng again: "I will be buried here after my death. Keep everything simple and don't cause any more trouble to the family. You can take the children back to the family!" Feng nodded while sobbing.

His eyes turned to Gongsun Yan and said: "Go and call Uncle Zhong and the others."

Gongsun Yan quickly ran to the living room and called Zhongren and his younger siblings. As soon as the two little guys entered the room, they rushed towards their father. Gongsun Sheng even choked and asked:

"Dad, are you feeling better?"

Gongsun Dian smiled and replied: "It's much better! When Sheng'er grows up, he should learn more from his brother and help his mother with things." Gongsun Sheng's eyes were red and he nodded vigorously.

Gongsun Dian smiled again and said to Gongsun Yao, "Do you know me?"

"You are daddy!" Gongsun Yao replied shyly.

"Haha..." Gongsun Dian smiled happily and said, "Yao'er is already so old. Do you like it when you see Daddy?"

"I like it!" Gongsun Yao said happily, "Dad, please don't leave in the future. My brother and I miss you very much." Gongsun Yao said with a pout.

Gongsun Dian looked solemn and said with a wry smile: "This time, daddy will never leave again!" He patted her head with his hand, touched her cheek, and signaled Gongsun Sheng to take his sister away, with a reluctant look in his eyes.

and watched them walk out of the room.

Gongsun Dian turned to Zhong Ren and said, "Brother Zhong has worked hard these years!"

"Sir...Sir, what you said is serious, I should do it." Zhong Ren hurriedly replied. Gongsun Dian had always objected to Zhong Ren calling him "Sir", and usually asked him to call him Sir.

"After I die, I would like to ask Brother Zhong to do the last thing and send the ladies back to the family. Brother Zhong will be free from now on. Thank you for everything you have done for us!" Gongsun Dian continued.

"Sir, please don't worry, I will try my best!" Zhongren responded with a heavy expression.

Gongsun Dian seemed to have put down a heavy burden and breathed a sigh of relief! He turned silent. Seeing this, Gongsun Rui signaled Zhong Ren and Gongsun Yan to go out, leaving Feng alone to accompany them.

In the living room, Gongsun Yan asked his second uncle to sit down and served him tea, while the others stood silently.

After about a cup of tea, Feng slowly walked into the living room with tears on his face. Gongsun Yan quickly stepped forward and asked:

"Mom, how is daddy?"

"Your dad...he...he's asleep," Feng replied sadly.

After hearing this, Gongsun Rui stood up and walked into the bedroom, and Gongsun Yan also followed.

In the bedroom, Gongsun Dian looked calm and lay peacefully on the bed. Gongsun Rui walked over, picked up his hand and felt his pulse carefully, and then felt his breath. Then he shook his head, gently put down Gongsun Dian's hand, and used the quilt.

Covering his head, he took Gongsun Yan to the living room and said to everyone:

"Third brother has gone, let's prepare for the funeral!"

Shao Qing added: "Follow the third brother's last wish! Keep everything simple. The funeral will be held early tomorrow morning, and I will go back to make arrangements."

After saying that, Gongsun Rui staggered out of the room, as if he had aged ten years all of a sudden.

Hearing this, everyone burst into mourning. Fortunately, Feng was mentally prepared, so he set up a mourning hall at home and bathed and dressed Gongsun Dian in preparation for the funeral. Soon, Gongsun Rui also sent his eldest son Gongsun Yi to arrive to help with the funeral.

Organize and bring necessary items for funerals and mourning services.

Early the next morning, as soon as they arrived at Yinshi, they set off for the funeral. Gongsun Yan, his mother, younger brothers and sisters were dressed in raw linen mourning clothes, holding the coffin and walking in front of the procession. As soon as they walked out of the hospital, they saw many figures standing on both sides of the road in front of them. It turned out to be Gongsun Yan.

People who had treated Dian in his early years came to his funeral after hearing the news. Gongsun Rui must have leaked the news while preparing funeral supplies.

Seeing this scene, Gongsun Yan and his mother were deeply moved! As the saying goes, the world is hot and cold, and it is human nature to know whether it is good or bad, and to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune. There are many people who make things better, and there are also people who make trouble worse, but how many people offer help in times of trouble?

A sudden change occurred in the family, which made Gongsun Yan feel a lot of emotions at such a young age!

The group of people walked in a meandering way, and soon arrived at a hill outside the town. There, Gongsun Rui had already sent people to prepare the cemetery. After a simple burial and a ceremony, the sky gradually became brighter and everyone left one after another.

Gongsun Yan, his mother, Uncle Zhong and others stood silently in front of Gongsun Dian's grave, unwilling to leave for a long time. It happened to be Jiumin, when the autumn wind suddenly picked up, the fallen leaves were falling, and it was a bleak scene. He saw his mother hugging his siblings and sobbing.

Gongsun Yan felt desolate in his heart, and couldn't help but think of his father's dying warning: "It's best to be able to control your own destiny!" At this moment, his determination to practice medicine and his belief in hanging a pot to help the world began to waver.

The Huachen Kingdom has always been governed by "propriety". The mourning system stipulates that children of a deceased father must observe mourning for three years and must live next to the grave. In special circumstances, it can be simplified, but at least thirty-six days of mourning must be observed. Young children can stay at home to observe mourning.

After returning home, Gongsun Yan first stayed at the mourning hall for his father with his mother, younger brothers and sisters for three days, and received relatives and friends who came to pay their respects. Then he helped his mother sort out his father's belongings, assisted Uncle Zhong in handling various matters, and prepared for his return to the family.

Prepare.

There are many classics on medicine in Gongsun Yan's family, most of which were copied from the family library by Gongsun Dian when he was a teenager. There are also many records of Gongsun Dian's medical practice and his experience in treating patients. If Gongsun Yan wanted his son to inherit his father's career in medicine,

With great achievements in the industry, these relics of Gongsun Dian are undoubtedly very precious.

Gongsun Yan was filled with sadness as he looked at the classics his father left for him. His father had a resolute and persistent character and always pursued the perfection of medical skills and the ultimate use of medicine. In line with the benevolent attitude of a doctor, he hung the pot to help the world and help those in need!

In order to save lives and heal the wounded, his father often worked tirelessly and traveled around. When the country was in trouble, he resolutely joined the army and went to the battlefield, but in the end he ended up like this! All this left a huge shadow on the young Gongsun Yan. The feeling of powerlessness in controlling his destiny.

, came to my mind clearly for the first time, and my belief in practicing medicine since childhood began to waver.

The death of his father left the family with no source of income. With his younger brother and younger sister, Gongsun Yan suddenly became the "backbone" of the family. He felt confused and even a little scared! He was still young, so it was obviously unrealistic for him to go out to practice medicine.

Yes, although the second uncle and the others could help in a short period of time, as the saying goes, "Help in a hurry does not help the poor!" This matter cannot last long. He decided that after the period of observing filial piety is over, he will go to the family store to find a job to help take care of medicinal materials.
Chapter completed!